Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025View in browserTempe

What’s up Tempe! Let’s start this morning right by getting caught up on what’s going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️In today’s newsletter:Candidates line up for Tempe City Council electionTempe’s parks recovering from recent storm damageEnergy affordability crisis impacts Tempe residents significantlyAlso on today’s calendar: lululemon fall series and 9 more events.🦃 Hey! It’s not too late to get your Thanksgiving and holiday events on the Tempe Patch Calendar. 👉 Click here to get the word out!Today’s riddle: Lester sure has a weird sense of humor. – How so? 🤔 (Answer below!)Weather forecast:Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees. Thursday: Variable clouds with showers, temps: high: 63, low: 52. Friday: High clouds and cool, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees. 📰 News we’re reading• 7 candidates qualify for Tempe Council election (tempenews.com) — Seven candidates have qualified for the upcoming Tempe City Council election, including incumbents and challengers. The election will determine who fills three open seats, with a runoff scheduled for May 19 if necessary.     • Recent stormy weather delays Tempe microburst clean-up(azfamily.com) — The city of Tempe is actively working on the clean-up from a recent microburst that caused significant damage to local parks. Over 330 tree stumps remain to be removed, and city officials are urging residents to participate in tree replacement programs.     • As leaders gather in Scottsdale — balancing affordability and opportunity should be top of mind (azcapitoltimes.com) — As Arizona faces an energy affordability crisis, Attorney General Kris Mayes is advocating for consumer protection against utility rate hikes. The upcoming DAGA Policy Conference in Scottsdale will address these critical issues impacting residents in Tempe and beyond.     📸 Around TempeShow off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe Add your event to our calendar and newsletter! Wednesday November 19lululemon fall series The District, 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ, 85288  9:00 am The Reel Deal Film Society Tempe Public Library –  7:00 pm Thursday November 20Toddler Storytime Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room  10:00 am Budding Builders Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room  11:00 am Teen Trivia Night: Superheros and Villains Tempe Public Library – Teen Center  4:00 pm Friday November 21C2 Tactical Alternate-Force and Less-Lethal Defense Course C2 Tactical Gun Range of Tempe, AZ , 8475 S Emerald Dr , Tempe  5:00 pm Saturday November 22The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Tempe, AZ Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe , 4400 S Rural Rd , Tempe  6:00 pm Wednesday November 26Tempe Marketplace Tree Lighting VIP Experience Tempe Marketplace , 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy , Tempe  6:00 pm Thursday November 27Three Thirty Three Presents Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu  Three Thirty Three Restaurant , 430 N Scottsdale Rd , Tempe  4:30 pm Saturday November 29The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Tempe, AZ Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe , 4400 S Rural Rd , Tempe  6:00 pm Monday December 1Kaos Hospitality Announces Third Restaurant Concept 410 N Scottsdale Rd , Tempe  8:00 am Kaos Hospitality Announces New Restaurant Concept Coming to Tempe 410 N Scottsdale Rd , Tempe  11:00 am 📣 Tempe Shout Outs!Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It’s free!Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy. Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.💬 ChatterWhat your neighbors are talking about on social mediaLoose, injured dog in Shalimar neighborhood, Tempe. Seems friendly but doesn’t let me approach. I’ve already called HARTT to try to trap him. No collar. Anyone recognize him? Please give me a call if… (Nextdoor Suggs/Bradley/McCManor) Thanksgiving Day Potluck Dinner RSVP here: https://potluckdinner.org/?p=e&ID=901 3:00 PM Thursday, November 27, 2025 1912 E. Loyola Drive, Tempe AZ 85282 What? Traditional… (Nextdoor Shalimar) The Buckle, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator (Full Time) in Tempe. Apply here.Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.🗞 Nearby NewsChandler Chandler reducing popular xeriscape rebates on Jan. 1 (chandlernews.com)PowerLattice Raises $25M for On-Package Power Delivery Chiplet (convergedigest.com)IGA Celebrates 10 Years of Project Dream Catcher (indiangaming.com)Paradise Valley Step Inside Paradise Valley’s Latest Showcase of High-End Desert Living (arizonafoothillsmagazine.com)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 TeamP.S. The answer to today’s riddle: He went to the antiques shop and asked, What’s new? Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!👉 Help make Patch AM betterHelp us grow by suggesting local news sources.Shape this newsletter with your feedback.List items for sale or services offeredWe use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

💚 Loving the Tempe Patch newsletter? Recommend us to your friends and neighbors so they can start their day well-informed with the Tempe Patch newsletter in their inbox. Share this link so they can subscribe.

Do you feel caught up on what’s happening in Tempe?

Powered by Delighted

Advertise on Patch | Terms of Use | Privacy PolicyYou received this message because you are subscribed to the Tempe daily newsletter. To adjust your email preferences or unsubscribe, click here.Patch Media | 405 Lexington Ave, 9th floor, New York, NY 10174Copyright © 2025 Patch Media. All rights reserved.