Morning Tempe! We’ve got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️ In today’s newsletter:

• TNA Wrestling heads to Tempe for live events
• Tempe kindergarteners learn biking skills
• Tempe salutes future military heroes

Also on today’s calendar: Bubble Bash at Tempe Marketplace and 9 other events.

Today’s riddle: What do you call a gnome with ESP who escapes from jail? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 101 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sun mixing with clouds; warm, temps: high: 103, low: 73.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

1. TNA Spoilers from May 24, 2025 Tapings (yardbarker.com) — TNA Wrestling is set to host exciting events in Tempe with the Against All Odds event on June 6 and a taping session on June 7 at Mullett Arena. Fans can purchase tickets now to witness the high-energy wrestling action live.
   

2. All Kids Bike program for kindergarteners continues to grow in Arizona(yourvalley.net) — The All Kids Bike program is thriving in Tempe with PE coach Lance Dunlop integrating balance bikes into Rover Elementary’s curriculum. The initiative aims to teach kindergarteners to ride, promoting an active lifestyle.
   

3. Tempe honors new military recruits at 10th annual Community Salutes event (fox10phoenix.com) — Tempe recently celebrated its 10th annual Community Salutes event, honoring local military recruits. Mayor Corey Woods emphasized the importance of recognizing these young individuals who are preparing to serve in various branches of the armed forces.
   

4. Arizona Cops Bust Multi-State Burglars (newser.com) — A group of international burglars, believed to be part of a South American Theft Group, was apprehended in Arizona after committing home burglaries in Tempe and Mesa. Authorities are working to return stolen items, including a French Bulldog.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Wednesday May 28

• • Great Books
    Tempe Public Library , – Study Room 8
    6:00 pm

Friday May 30

• • Writers Connection
    Tempe Public Library , – Ironwood Classroom
    2:00 pm
  • LEGO® Learning Lab
    Tempe Public Library , – Learning Lab
    4:00 pm
  • Randy Feltface: TEMPE, AZ
    Tempe Improv, 930 E University Dr, Tempe
    7:00 pm

Saturday May 31

• • Bubble Bash at Tempe Marketplace
    Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ, 85288,
    10:00 am
  • Author Howard Gershkowitz Book Launch
    Tempe Public Library , – Ironwood Classroom
    1:00 pm

Sunday June 1

• Mamma Mia! (Touring)
  ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe
  1:00 pm
• Summer Reading Program Kickoff
  Tempe Public Library , – Storytime Room
  2:00 pm
• Library Stitch Club
  Tempe Public Library , – Ironwood Classroom
  2:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 27

• Book Club – Hello Beautiful
  Ed Robson Branch Library , Ed Robson Branch at Programming Room
  10:00 am
• Toddler Storytime
  Perry Branch
  10:15 am
• Bookends: Adult fiction discussion group: Last House
  Southeast Regional at Alcott Room
  10:30 am
• Family Storytime
  Perry Branch
  11:15 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Traffic alert: University Drive between Dorsey Lane and McClintock Drive will have traffic restrictions beginning Tuesday, May 27 through mid-June for an important wastewater infrastructure project.
  If you’re traveling near this area during this time, expect delays, detours for some turns and be aware of barricades and signage.   Tempe… (Nextdoor )
• What would you like to see on the Western Canal from 48th Street to the I-10?
  You have until May 27 to share your thoughts on the proposed project here: http://communityfeedback.opengov.com/portals/tempeaz/Issue_14452(Nextdoor )

• Med-Trans posted a job opening for Billing Specialist in Tempe. Apply here.
• Alimentation Couche-Tard inc. posted a job opening for Director of Merchandising Capabilities 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 small medium at large.
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