Just three months ago, French forces chased out Islamic rebels who had seized Timbuktu and ransacked the city, including the schools, leaving students with no books or supplies. Since 1991, when Tempe and Timbuktu became sister cities, Tempe has funded fresh water wells, medical supplies, school building and school supplies. A fund raising event benefitting [...]
Recipients of spring awards from Tempe All City Association were, front row, from left: Glen Farina, wrestling; Matt Churchill, wrestling; Kelsey Cartwright, soccer; Olivia Montoya, soccer; Maddie Wolf, soccer; Stephanie Petre, soccer. Middle row: Taylor Kalmer, basketball; Ellis Rutili, soccer; Ryan Koening, soccer; Colton Winstead, wrestling; Zach Walton, wrestling. Back row: Brix Kronberg, wrestling; Brian [...]
Using images from Tempe History Museum’s vast photographic collection, a soon-to-open exhibit visually explores the city’s relationship with the Salt River during the past 130 years. It’s called Ebb and Flow: Changing Views of the Salt River, and it’s sponsored by Tempe Historical Society starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 12. Vice Mayor Onnie Shekerjian [...]
Tempe police are on the lookout for suspects in at least three residential burglaries and one attempted breakin that occurred recently in an area bounded by Elliot and Warner roads, Rural Road and River Parkway. All were committed on Saturdays between 6 and 10 p.m., with entry being made in each case through the rear [...]
Arizona Community Church—Good Friday: March 29, 7:00 p.m. Communion Service; Saturday: March 30, 10:00 a.m. “Egg”Stravaganza egg hunt; Easter: Sunday, March 31, 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Traditional Services, full orchestra and choir, 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Service. Child care at all services. 9325 S. Rural Rd., Tempe 85284. 480-491-2210, www.azcc.org Mountain View Lutheran Church—Maundy [...]
By Diana Whittle Enter the phrase volunteer in Tempe in an Internet search engine and the names of two organizations likely will appear: Rotary and Lions. Both are familiar names in this country, and both have international chapters around the world that are well-known for their service projects. But the search also yields an abundance [...]
Corona’s track program is having its best start in years with the boys tying for first place with Desert Vista in their first tournament of the year, the Aztec Invitational, March 2, and then both teams winning the Husky Invitational last weekend at Horizon. “I am extremely proud of our student athletes, their efforts and [...]
Thew Elementary School librarian Jean Mills, center, is presented with two of the 250 books donated for the school’s library. The campaign was sponsored by Tempe Republican Woman as the group’s community project. Taking part in the presentation were, from left, club president Darryl Jacobsen Barnes; Mills; and project coordinator Laura Reisinger.
