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Tempe, Arizona, www.tempe.gov, is home to Arizona State University, Tempe Town Lake and the famous Mill Avenue. Located in the center of the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area and adjacent to Sky Harbor International Airport, Tempe is a diverse, innovative community of 165,000 residents, a workforce of 175,000 and a student base of approximately 200,000. The city attracts more than 4 million visito

rs annually. “Any City of Tempe engagement on City Councilmember social media posts is not an attempt to influence the outcome of any election, in violation of Arizona law, or otherwise.”

🌍Connecting with Mother Earth at EnVision 🌿Tempe's Sustainability and Resilience Division is now offering classes at the...
09/05/2026

🌍Connecting with Mother Earth at EnVision 🌿

Tempe's Sustainability and Resilience Division is now offering classes at the EnVision Center (located at Apache & Dorsey) that connect us with nature and promote local food and native plants (and bugs!). Some recent classes included insects of the Sonoran Desert, nature journaling and a fruit pizza cooking class. This month's classes include an introduction to hydroponics and cooking with the mighty mesquite bean.

Learn more and sign up: https://www.tempe.gov/government/communication-and-marketing/calendar-of-events-meetings/-selcat-429/-curm-9/-cury-2026

Tempe Councilmember Bobby Nichols will share his proposal to ban the City's use of automated license plate readers and p...
09/05/2026

Tempe Councilmember Bobby Nichols will share his proposal to ban the City's use of automated license plate readers and prohibit future contracts with ALPR companies during a public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

The proposal would put Tempe’s recent decision to stop using automated license plate readers into City Code.

Join Councilmember Nichols on Wednesday, Sept. 9, to hear about the proposal, ask questions and share your thoughts. He plans to bring the proposed ordinance to the City Council for consideration on Sept. 24.

Proposed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) Ban Information Session
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Virtual meeting: Noon
In-person meeting: 6 p.m.
📍 Tempe Public Library, Desert Willow Room

Can’t attend? Beginning Wednesday, you can also share your feedback through an online comment card.

Register for the virtual meeting at: https://bit.ly/4xt2Ro5,

In memory of those who tragically lost their lives 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, the Exchange Club of Tempe will prese...
09/04/2026

In memory of those who tragically lost their lives 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, the Exchange Club of Tempe will present the Healing Field tribute Thursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 13. Thousands of American flags will be placed throughout Tempe Beach Park, representing each victim. The public is invited to several events:

-Thursday, Sept. 10, 5:46 a.m. – Volunteers stand up flags. All are welcome.
-Friday, Sept. 11, 5:46 a.m. – Healing Field Tribute ceremony
-Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. – Candlelight vigil
-Saturday, Sept. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Freedom Concert
-Sunday, Sept. 13, 7:30 a.m. – Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K run/walk (registration required).
-Monday, Sept. 14, 6 a.m. – Volunteers stand down the field. All are welcome.

09/03/2026

In observance of Labor Day, the City of Tempe will close all administrative offices on Monday, Sept. 7. See how your city services are affected by the holiday: https://bit.ly/4xfLG9q

Today, City and community leaders announced a first-of-its-kind Dementia and Age-Friendly Park being developed within Ki...
09/02/2026

Today, City and community leaders announced a first-of-its-kind Dementia and Age-Friendly Park being developed within Kiwanis Park, in the former Tempe Sister Cities Garden. The "park within a park" is designed to support residents living with dementia, older adults and caregivers. Beyond a recreational space, it will be a place to foster cognitive and emotional health, strengthen relationships and honor memories.

This project builds on Tempe's longstanding leadership in age and dementia friendly initiatives. The City of Tempe became Arizona's first Dementia Friendly City in 2015 and earned an AARP Age-Friendly City designation in 2022.

Local architect Architekton is generously donating design costs for the project, and the City is pursuing grant funding for permitting and construction, with Capital Improvements Plan funds covering project costs not funded through grants. Donations will soon be accepted through the Tempe Diablos Charities to further offset costs.

Tempe Parks and Rec AARP Arizona

09/01/2026

🎶🏈🍔 Kick off the long Labor Day weekend with live music, Sun Devil football and great eats around Tempe! https://bit.ly/4yiSVOI

Tempe's Double Butte Cemetery, tucked behind the Tempe Buttes near Broadway Road, was established in 1888 and is listed ...
08/31/2026

Tempe's Double Butte Cemetery, tucked behind the Tempe Buttes near Broadway Road, was established in 1888 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A recent historical and infrastructure assessment identified several areas for preservation and enhancement, with work beginning as early as this year. Join us to learn more about the project and provide input on priorities:

Wednesday, Sept. 16
Noon
Virtual

Wednesday, Sept. 16
6-7 p.m.
Tempe Public Library

Can't attend an info session? Submit feedback online Sept. 16-30. Learn more at tempe.gov/cemetery.

Tempe Parks and Rec

Forks up! The 2026 Sun Devil football season is just one week away! Mayor Corey Woods and City Council were guests this ...
08/29/2026

Forks up! The 2026 Sun Devil football season is just one week away!

Mayor Corey Woods and City Council were guests this afternoon at the 25th annual kickoff luncheon, produced by Tempe Chamber Of Commerce.

And get ready for Oct. 3 because it’s City of Tempe night at Mountain America Stadium as the Sun Devils take on the Bears of Baylor.

Sun Devil football joins other fall sports like volleyball, soccer, swimming, tennis and ice hockey for vigorous athletic competition Arizona State Athletics has to offer this season.

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