http://www.tempe.gov// This is the syndication feed for City of Tempe, AZThu, 23 May 2013 07:18:16 -0700The City of Tempe is continuing to install new and upgrade aging water infrastructure around the ASU campus. This includes the installation of 17 new water meters (seven on University Drive, two on Mill Avenue, five on Apache Boulevard and three on Rural Road), as well as installation of a 16-inch...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1428Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1428&date=20130503074328http://www.tempe.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=17899http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1395Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1395&date=20130424072559http://www.tempe.gov/index.aspx?page=2801http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=170Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=170&date=20130419090642WHAT: With the support of Direct Energy’s more than 200 employees and in conjunction with the opening of a new call center in Tempe, Direct Energy and Phoenix area community leaders will detail a community involvement initiative intended to make a difference in the lives of Arizonans and...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1500Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1500&date=20130522035605TEMPE, Ariz. – Swim season officially begins Memorial Day weekend in Tempe. Beat the heat and keep your family entertained at Tempe’s affordable, fun pools and splash playgrounds. Escalante Pool 2150 E. Orange St. (480) 350-5204 Escalante Pool features a six lane lap pool,...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1498Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1498&date=20130521022305FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2013 CONTACT: TCA Box Office TELEPHONE: 480-350-2TCA (2822) TEMPE, Ariz. – Tickets for the Miss Arizona Festival Pageant and Actor’s Youth Theatre presents Aida go on sale within the next week through the Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office, 700...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1494Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1494&date=20130521112124Contact: Woody Wilson 602.679.0590 or 480.345.2392 woody@lakeshoremusic.org Lakeshore Music at the Tempe Center for the Arts finishes its fifth season with jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut and special guest, vibraphonist and Grammy nominee, Stefon Harris, in TCA’s Main Theater at 7:30 p.m....http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1496Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1496&date=20130521011103Contact Beth Fiorenza Executive Director Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) 480-350-5883 Tempe, AZ – Volunteers from the Escalante Community will be honoring all veterans with a Memorial Day Service at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27 at the Escalante Community Center, 2150 E. Orange St....http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1492Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1492&date=20130520050309FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2013 CONTACT: Mary E. Fowler TELEPHONE: 480-350-2880  TEMPE, Ariz. – The Tempe Comedy Concert Series features very funny women and men who behave very badly on Friday at the Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA), 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway. Enjoy...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1389Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1389&date=20130520070732FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2013 CONTACT: Michelle Dock TELEPHONE: 480-350-2867 TEMPE, Ariz. – Children and adults are invited to make small collage paintings about the environment with recycled boxes, paper and crayon wax during a special Green Revolution-inspired workshop from...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1385Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1385&date=20130422023615Tempe, Arizona – Since the April 18 appointment of Tempe City Manager Andrew Ching, the city also has hired a permanent City Attorney and Fire Chief, and started the process to fill three key leadership positions to move the city forward. The City Council on May 9 made Interim City Attorney...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1484Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1484&date=20130517104846Nikki Ripley City of Tempe 480-350-8846 nikki_ripley@tempe.gov Tempe, Arizona – In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Tempe will close all administrative offices on Monday, May 27. EMERGENCY SERVICES Police and Fire services will be unaffected by the holiday. TEMPE 311...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1486Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1486&date=20130517020313FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2013 CONTACT: Michelle Dock TELEPHONE: 480-350-2867 TEMPE, Ariz. – Just a few days remain to visit the popular eco-friendly exhibition “Green Revolution,” created by the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and distributed by the...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1482Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1482&date=20130515040154FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2013 CONTACT: TCA Box Office TELEPHONE: 480-350-2TCA (2822) TEMPE, Ariz. – Tickets for several public events go on sale in the next two weeks through the Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway. (Information about each...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1464Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1464&date=20130513105331Segeant Mike Pooley Media Relations Unit michael_pooley@tempe.gov (480)858-6087 On Saturday, May 11, 2013 Paul Gardener and Chad Leakey were arrested for burglary from vehicle after they attempted to break into an unmarked police vehicle which was occupied by two uniformed police officers in the...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1474Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1474&date=20130514095750Cool summer activities and an opportunity to connect with Tempe Councilmember Kolby Granville: these are a few of the additional stories you'll find in the expanded online edition of Tempe Today for the month of May. Visit www.tempe.gov/tempetoday to find even more information than what appears...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1478Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1478&date=20130514055446Contact: Jill Rasmussen Kid Zone Administrator 480-350-5425 or 480-350-5400 TEMPE, Ariz. – Tempe students and staff from Tempe elementary schools were recognized for their dedication to after-school education and their participation in Tempe’s Kid Zone Enrichment programs....http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1472Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1472&date=20130513035312FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2013 CONTACT: TCA Box Office TELEPHONE: 480-350-2TCA (2822) TEMPE, Ariz. – Tickets for the Mrs. Arizona America 2013 pageant and Opera Revolution’s Classical Double Bill go on sale this week through the Tempe Center for the Arts Box Office, 700...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1462Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1462&date=20130513085117A summer slide sounds like a lot of fun, but to teachers, it refers to the loss of learning that happens during summer vacation for children who don’t engage in learning activities during the break from classes. The Summer Reading Program at the Tempe Public Library, which begins May 30, can...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1466Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1466&date=20130513044147Tempe, Arizona – On Friday and Saturday, the City of Tempe Fire Department and Building Safety Division certified that residents could move back in to floors 12-22 of Tower 1 at the West 6th apartment community. The management company for West 6th continues to make necessary repairs to...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1470Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1470&date=20130513022547Welcome to the latest issue of Connecting Tempe! This newsletter is filled with information to keep you informed of what is happening in Tempe, including a variety of ways to stay entertained and safe this summer! To view the full newsletter, please click on the image below or visit:...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1460Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1460&date=20130510021150Contact: Lona Gearhart 480-350-5224 lona_gearhart@tempe.gov TEMPE, Ariz. – Oh, the places you’ll go when you bring your little ones to Free Art Friday! Join in the fun at the May Free Art Friday from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 17 at the Edna Vihel Center, 3340 S. Rural...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1456Fri, 10 May 2013 11:30:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1456&date=20130510010826Nikki Ripley City of Tempe 480-350-8846 nikki_ripley@tempe.gov Tempe, Arizona – The Tempe City Council last night appointed Judi Baumann as City Attorney. The vote was unanimous and took place during the 7:30 p.m. Formal City Council Meeting. Baumann had been serving as Interim...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1458Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1458&date=20130510120927Contact: Denise Rentschler Public Information Officer 480-350-5209 Denise_Rentschler@tempe.gov Tempe, Ariz. – May is National Water Safety Month. It serves as a reminder that water safety is incredibly important – especially during hot summer months when many are heading to...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1454Thu, 09 May 2013 16:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1454&date=20130509050519Tempe, Arizona – As managers of the West 6th apartment community begin the process of repairing electrical and water damage from yesterday’s pipe burst on the eighth floor of Tower 1, City of Tempe staff remain focused on ensuring the building is repaired and reopened safely. The Tempe...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1452Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1452&date=20130509022409Business professionals interested in helping veterans bring their skills to the workforce are invited to meet veterans and learn about the Honor Walk Foundation Mentorship Program. The inaugural meeting of the mentorship program happens at Tempe History Museum from 3:30-5 p.m on...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1448Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1448&date=20130508114827Contact: Denise Rentschler, City of Tempe, denise_rentschler@tempe.gov, 480-350-5209 or 480-204-3864 Mike Vietti, KaBOOM!, mvietti@kaboom.org, 785-320-2137 or 352-278-0522 Tempe, Ariz – With research proving play is critical to the overall well-being of children, 217 cities and towns,...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1442Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1442&date=20130507030459MEDIA RELEASE Tempe Police Department 480-858-6148 molly_enright@tempe.gov As the season for prom nights, high school and ASU graduation commences, our goal remains to keep students and everyone in our community safe from DUI injury and fatal collisions. Tempe PD May 3-5 DUI Task Force...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1414Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1414&date=20130507100624PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today was proud to stand with GoDaddy, the Web’s top platform for small businesses, as executives with the Arizona-based company announced plans for a significant expansion in Tempe. The expansion is expected to generate 300 quality, new jobs for the...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1440Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1440&date=20130507021423Sgt. Mike Pooley Media Relations Unit (480)858-6087 michael_pooley@tempe.gov On Monday, May 6, 2013 Mazen Diamond was located and taken into custody by the US Marshals Service in Atlanta, Georgia after Tempe PD detectives continued to search for his location and worked with the US Marshals...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1444Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1444&date=20130507035149Scottish band Big Country crosses the pond to perform at to the Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) with new songs, a new album and the familiar songs that earned it three Grammy® nominations.  Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday for the June 18 show. The concert is in the TCA 600-seat...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1438Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1438&date=20130506104923Contact: Sue Taaffe City of Tempe Public Information Officer 480-350-8663 sue_taaffe@tempe.gov May 19 kicks off Emergency Medical Services Week in Tempe. The purpose of Emergency Medical Services Week is to bring together the community and medical personnel to promote safety and...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1430Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1430&date=20130503075949An algae farm, a biodiesel station, an elementary school and nine other buildings make up the vision that fourth year architecture students at Arizona State University have for the future of the Ash and Farmer avenues area in Tempe. People can see models of the sustainable urban village they...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1434Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1434&date=20130508114050The Tempe City Council has made major decisions about Tempe Town Lake, Mill Avenue and Tempe City Hall since the late 1960s. Three of Tempe's earliest elected women share their memories of being on council during those times and reflect on how their decisions have had an impact on...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1436Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1436&date=20130506114942Contact: Denise Rentschler Public Information Officer 480-350-5209 Denise_Rentschler@tempe.gov TEMPE, Ariz. – Spend your spring evenings catching a flick in the park! The City of Tempe will once again give families a good reason to skip the theaters as the Movies in the Park free...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1420Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1420&date=20130501045622The city of Tempe is celebrating National Building Safety Month by encouraging developers, homeowners and contractors to visit during the month of May the city of Tempe’s Building Safety Division at 31 E. Fifth Street, garden level Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to enter to win...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1412Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1412&date=20130501080000Contact: Sue Taaffe Public Information Officer 480-350-8663 sue_taaffe@tempe.gov Celebrating with sparklers in Tempe this July 4th is allowed, but the Tempe Fire and Police departments remind residents that many other types of fireworks are illegal to use within city limits. A state...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1416Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1416&date=20130501015434Contact: Sue Taaffe Public Information Officer 480-350-8663 sue_taaffe@tempe.gov The Tempe Fire Department wants to remind you to be safe during the monsoon season. Often striking suddenly, monsoons cause flash floods, lightning, strong winds, dust storms and hail. Lasting from about...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1418Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1418&date=20130501015722MEDIA RELEASE Tempe Police Department molly_enright@tempe.gov 480-858-6148 Over the next few weeks, community high schools will be celebrating Prom Night and Grad Night. Both of these tradition-filled occasions promise to deliver lasting memories for all the students in attendance. The...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1422Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1422&date=20130501050205Contact: Sue Taaffe Public Information Officer (480) 350-8663 sue_taaffe@tempe.gov Beginning May 13, the city of Tempe will begin issuing new transit passes to current and new participants of the Tempe Youth Free Transit Pass program. The new passes are valid July 1, 2013 through June...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1408Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1408&date=20130430110725Sergeant Mike Pooley Media Relations Unit michael_pooley@tempe.gov (480)858-6087 On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 the U.S. Marshalls assisted Tempe Police arrest Antonio Julio Sanchez in Miami, Florida who has been in hiding since 2002 after being convicted of two counts of sexual assault and two...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1403Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1403&date=20130426100318Contact: Sue Taaffe Public Information Officer 480-350-8663 Sue_taaffe@tempe.gov The City of Tempe Transit program, Tempe in Motion, will make it easy for residents to get to the July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival with extended bus and light rail service. Light Rail Residents are...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1406Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1406&date=20130429092240Contact: Denise Rentschler City of Tempe, Public Information Officer 480-350-5209 denise_rentschler@tempe.gov TEMPE, Ariz. – To celebrate Earth Day, the City of Tempe joined students at Arredondo Elementary School in planting a new tree on their playground this morning. The...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1393Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1393&date=20130422055550Contact: Sue Taaffe Public Information Officer 480-350-8663 sue_taaffe@tempe.gov Tempe’s Adopt-A-Street, Adopt-A-Park and Adopt-A-Path programs allow individuals, businesses and organizations to help maintain Tempe’s streets, multi-use paths and parks. While Tempe does...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1372Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1372&date=20130419100951Shelley Hearn City of Tempe 480-350-8906 shelley_hearn@tempe.gov Tempe, Arizona – The Tempe City Council tonight appointed Andrew Ching as City Manager. The vote was unanimous and took place during the 7:30 p.m. Formal City Council Meeting. Ching had been serving as Interim City...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1370Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1370&date=20130418081508Tempe, AZ - The summer issue of the Tempe Opportunities brochure is available online and is choke full of fun and affordable classes and programs, including summer camps, swim lessons and much more! The brochure can viewed at www.Tempe.gov/Brochure. Registration for Tempe residents begins on...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1361Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1361&date=20130416060213Contact: Lona Gearhart 480-350-5224 lona_gearhart@tempe.gov TEMPE, Ariz. – Bring your little ones for a walk on the wild side at the April Free Art Friday from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19 at the Edna Vihel Center, 3340 S. Rural Rd. Free Art Friday is a free, family...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1356Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1356&date=20130417025146Denise Rentschler Public Information Officer City of Tempe Community Services 480-350-5209 denise_rentschler@tempe.gov   TEMPE, Ariz. – To celebrate its designation as a 2012 Tree City USA, the City of Tempe will host its 4th Annual Arbor Day 5K at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, April 26...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1362Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1362&date=20130417025301Welcome to the latest issue of Connecting Tempe! This newsletter is filled with information to keep you informed of what is happening in Tempe, including summer camps, Movies in the Park and the 4th Annual Arbor Day 5K! To view the full newsletter, please click on the image below or visit:...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1352Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1352&date=20130415052417Nikki Ripley City of Tempe 480-350-8846 Tempe, Arizona - The “Truth in Taxation” notification appearing below is required by state law and addresses only the primary property tax rate portion, which is used for general city services. The amount of city property tax you pay is...http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1354Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700http://www.tempe.gov//index.aspx?page=31&recordid=1354&date=20130415052430