Good morning, Tempe.
65 families are staying at a Tempe motel, with room payments dependent on donations
65 families are staying at a Tempe Motel 6 with help from AZ Hugs, but unpredictable donations leave the nonprofit’s room payments on uncertain footing, according to 12News’ October 24 report.
Key facts
- AZ Hugs pays for the rooms. The nonprofit is providing temporary lodging for families experiencing homelessness.
- Funding is unpredictable. Donations support the motel stays.
- Parents want a long-term solution. The report describes families seeking housing beyond the motel.
The available 12News summary does not specify a next step or a timeline for moving families into long-term housing.
The full report could not be retrieved to verify further plans. Read the 12News report.
Around Tempe
🛍️ 45 Revolutions has opened. The new Tempe store centers on punk culture, adding a retail stop for the city’s music crowd. Phoenix New Times’ October 23 story looks at the shop’s effort to revive a piece of Tempe’s music culture. Inside the store.
The week
Monday, October 26
- 🃏 Pokémon Hour, 5 to 6 PM. Ages 6 to 16 play at Tempe Public Library; loaner decks are available. Details.
- 🧶 Crochet Corner, 5 PM. Tempe Public Library’s teen club welcomes beginners and experienced crocheters, with an instructor available. Details.
- 📚 Weird Books for Weird People, 6 PM. Tempe Public Library’s adult book club focuses on unconventional stories. Details.
Tuesday, October 27
- 🎨 Sidewalk chalk art, 4 PM. Kids and caregivers decorate the patio outside the puppet theatre in Tempe Public Library’s lower-level children’s library. Details.
- 👻 Horror trivia at Crafty Tomato. The saved Eventbrite listing gives noon Arizona time, but its “Craft Night” title conflicts; the start time remains unconfirmed. Trivia and crafting include prizes of a $50 gift card, prints, and stickers. Event details and time.
Wednesday, October 28
- 🎸 Daring Greatly plays Yucca Tap Room. The country show starts at 8 PM at 29 W. Southern Ave. Tickets.
Friday, October 30
- 🤘 Wage War plays the Marquee. The Emergency Broadcast Tour brings metal to 730 N. Mill Ave. at 7 PM. Tickets.
Schools and Sun Devils
🎃 Corona del Sol hosts Trunk or Treat Wednesday. The school calendar lists October 28 at 6 PM at 1001 E. Knox Rd. The listing remains a save-the-date notice, with additional details still to come. School calendar.
🏐 ASU women’s volleyball has two home dates. The Sun Devils face UCF on Friday, October 30, and Houston on Sunday, November 1. Both ticket listings name Desert Financial Arena, 600 E. Veterans Way; start times are not provided. UCF tickets. Houston tickets.
Around the Valley
Three early-week shows beyond Tempe.
🎤 Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry, Tuesday in Mesa. Both acts share the bill at Mesa Amphitheatre on October 27. The event listing gives a 5:45 PM start; the ticket-page address says 6 PM, so the start time needs confirmation before departure. Tickets.
🎶 Chief Keef, Monday in Phoenix. The rapper plays Arizona Financial Theatre on October 26 at 8 PM. An early-week option for hip-hop fans making the trip downtown. Tickets.
🎃 The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert, Tuesday in Phoenix. The Orpheum Theatre hosts the film concert on October 27 at 6:30 PM, putting a Halloween title on the calendar before Saturday. Tickets.