Hey there, Tempe! Here’s to a day of discovery — let’s get started with what’s happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️ In today’s newsletter:

• Tempe High welcomes new principal
• Tempe water supply fails EPA standards
• Mars Odyssey captures stunning Martian volcano image

Also on today’s calendar: Sam’s Club Fuel Station Grand Opening at Tempe Marketplace and 11 other events.

Today’s riddle: What do you call a hairy cushion? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Abundant sunshine and hot, with a high of 108 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 107, low: 77.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 109 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

1. Tempe High getting new principal (tempenews.com) — Tempe High School is welcoming a new principal, Adam Johnson, who has been part of the Tempe Union for 13 years. Johnson expressed his excitement about leading the school and emphasized his commitment to the students and community.
   

2. Study: Water for 42 million Americans contaminated with PFAs. See our map. (delmarvanow.com) — Tempe’s water supply has been found to contain high levels of PFAS, joining a list of utilities across the U.S. that exceed EPA limits. This contamination affects over 165,000 residents, prompting potential future filtration upgrades.
   

3. Look What NASA’s Mars Odyssey Orbiter Just Spotted Peeking Through an Odd Martian Cloud Formation (thedebrief.org) — NASA’s Mars Odyssey Orbiter has captured breathtaking images of Arsia Mons, a massive Martian volcano, rising above the clouds. The images, taken with the THEMIS camera operated by Arizona State University in Tempe, provide valuable insights into the Martian atmosphere, crucial for future crewed missions.
   

4. Leopard print dog, pups left in scorching Arizona heat find new foster family (azfamily.com) — A pit bull mix named Rainbow Brite and her puppies, found tethered in the Arizona heat, have found a new foster home. The story highlights local tethering laws, including those in Tempe, and celebrates the Arizona Humane Society’s record-breaking adoption day.
   

5. Arizona law enforcement arrests dozens during child predator operation (azfamily.com) — A significant law enforcement operation in Arizona, including Tempe, has led to the arrest of over 70 child predators. The initiative, named Operation Safe Online Summer, involved multiple police departments and agencies working together to protect children.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 13

• This Small Biz Is Spreading Light (and Laughs) for a Big Cause This June
  Phoenix
  8:00 am

Other local events

Friday June 13

• • Sam’s Club Fuel Station Grand Opening at Tempe Marketplace
    2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy , Tempe
    6:00 am
  • Flagpole Dedication Ceremony at Tempe Marketplace
    Tempe Marketplace , 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy , Tempe
    7:30 am
  • Read & Feed
    Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    11:30 am
  • Writers Connection
    Tempe Public Library – Ironwood Classroom
    2:00 pm
  • Pride Week: Just Dance
    Tempe Public Library – Teen Center
    2:00 pm
  • SRP Game Zone
    Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    3:00 pm
  • LEGO® Learning Lab
    Tempe Public Library – Learning Lab
    4:00 pm

Saturday June 14

• • Plot Your Path to Publishing
    Tempe Public Library – Ironwood Classroom
    10:00 am
  • Ranch Hands Cowboylesque
    Tempe Improv, 930 E University Dr, Tempe
    12:00 pm
  • The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Tempe-Phoenix
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Tempe 4400 S Rural Rd Tempe, AZ 85282
    5:00 pm

Sunday June 15

• Dave & Buster’s Tempe – 2025 Dad Games
  2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy , Tempe
  12:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday June 12

• • Read & Feed
    Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    11:30 am
  • Guadalupe En Colores
    Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    3:00 pm

Monday June 16

• • SRP Teen Things: Neon Sign Making
    Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    3:00 pm

Tuesday June 17

• Arizona Science Center: Colorful Chemistry
  Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Felt great to finally get this beautiful chandelier working again!
  One of the sockets was bad…simple replacement, but tough to find the precise one. Thanks for your patience, Catherine in Paradise Valley! Have a… (Nextdoor Terrace Walk)
• Would anyone be interested in a cleaning gig $20/hr as needed?
  My Business is getting super busy! Too busy to take days off at this point and I handle very big move out jobs that require more hands. On top of… (Nextdoor W Baseline Rd)

• The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Retail Stocking/Shelving Associate in Tempe. Apply here.
• Aéropostale posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.

Ok Tempe! So now you’re in the loop about what’s happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh — and if you like what you’re reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

— The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today’s riddle: A Wookie-cushion!
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