Prom dress giveaway in new Tempe venue
The East Valley Women’s League’s annual prom dress giveaway for high school juniors and seniors is 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. This year, the event, known as the Cinderella Affair, moves to Dixxon Flannel Co., 7200 S. Priest Drive, just north of Elliot Road, in Tempe.
Student school identification is required to enter the building.
More information: Cinderellaaffair.org
The East Valley Women’s League, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit qualified charitable organization, is seeking financial donors. Those wishing to donate will find a link at evwl.org.
Membership open for Boys Team Charity Ahwatukee
Boys in sixth through 11th grades in Ahwatukee, Tempe and West Chandler are invited to apply for membership in Boys Team Charity Ahwatukee.
Boys develop leadership skills, enhance personal growth and earn volunteer service awards. There will educational opportunities through guest speakers and hands-on activities. Meetings could be life skills, such as learning to change a tire or resume writing.
Membership involves low commitment with a minimum of four meetings to attend and 15 volunteer hours a year. Boys Team Charity, together with its leagues, is a national volunteer service organization dedicated to developing an altruistic spirit in young men through active participation of parents and teens in philanthropic projects in their communities.
The membership drive lasts until March 31 and the program begins May 1.
Information: membership@btcahwatukee.org, boysteamcharity.org/leagues.
Senior health resources at Escalante open house
Free senior health-and-wellness services, classes and events will be showcased during the Escalante Senior Center open house 10 a.m.-12 noon Friday, March 28.
Free meals will be offered to the first 50 seniors at the center, 2150 E. Orange St. in Tempe. Entrance is on the north side of the building. Parking and entry also are available via River Drive.
The open house provides opportunities to meet more than 20 senior and aging health and wellness service providers. Escalante Senior Center programs include fitness classes, lifelong learning, movie screenings, communal lunches and bingo.
Doughnuts will be provided by Donut Parlor and a contest will be conducted for best local coffee.
Details: tempe.gov/escalante or 480-350-5867.
Care Fair to showcase 70 nonprofits
The seventh annual Care Fair Tempe, in conjunction with the Tempe Community Health and Human Services Day, is 9 a.m.-noon on March 29 at the Tempe Community Complex, 3500 S. Rural Road.
It is designed to make it easy to find services and to discover ways to get involved in Tempe.
The free, family-friendly fair, hosted by Tempe Community Council and the city’s Community Health and Human Services Department, will feature more than 70 nonprofit booths with information on how to get help or learn about volunteering.
There will be live entertainment, fun zone for kids, on-site services, food vendors and giveaways.
Information: tempehumanservicesday.org or 480-858-2300.
Weigh in on Indian Bend Wash path makeover
The public can provide input on plans to upgrade the Indian Bend Wash Multi-Use Path during a virtual meeting via Zoom at noon Wednesday, March 26.
Tempe, in collaboration with the Maricopa County Flood Control District, is planning improvements to the path from McKellips Road to Curry Road that will focus on connectivity, safety, landscaping and lighting while preserving the wash’s essential flood-control function.
Register: tempe.gov/IndianBendWash.
Tempe Legion Post 3 slates annual Dreams Dance
Tempe American Legion Post 2 has scheduled its 30th annual Sentimental Dreams Dance 5-8 p.m. April 26 at its headquarters, 2125 S. Industrial Park Ave., Tempe.
Tickets are $17 and can be purchase in advance or at the door. It includes hors d’oeuvres, desserts and dancing to the Swing Memories Big Band, a 15-piece orchestra playing the hits of the 30s and 40s.
Proceeds benefit the Legion’s Boys State program and the Legion Auxiliary’s Girls State program.
TCA presenting pair of divergent shows
Two eclectic performances are coming to Tempe Center for the Arts this week.
On March 25, the ASU community Flute Ensemble presents a complimentary 10 a.m. performance that highlights the beauty and range of the entire flute family.
On March 27, “Animal Farm” is presented by Rogue Dance Productions at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-$28.
Based on the George Orwell novel, the all-dance version of this classic tale includes intense storytelling through creative movement, current music and innovative visuals.
Due to mature themes and language, this presentation is the equivalent of a PG-13 movie.
Girls Night Glitter Hair Tinsel
Swing by Catalyst Crafted Ales Friday, March 28, for a night of $5 drink specials, hair cuts, art, jewelry, tattoos and piercings.
Phoenix Hair Stylist Sarah Reeves of The Whyld Hare Salon in Downtown Phoenix will be on site providing hair extensions.
Gilbert medspa Pretty House Beauty Lounge will be present providing custom tattoos.
Artist WT Fresh will be vending one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Raffles and giveaways will be happening throughout the night with all proceeds from the event being donated to Dance for Tatas, a valley nonprofit providing mammograms for without insurance.
Girls Night Flitter Hair Tinsel takes place 4 p.m. Friday, March 28 at Catalyst Crafted, 1845 E Broadway Road Suite 106, Tempe.
Stanton draws hundreds to town hall on Trump actions
U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton took questions for two hours in Tempe March 19 from constituents concerned and scared about actions being taken by Donald Trump, Elon Musk and House Republicans in Washington. Over 350 constituents attended the town hall in person, and nearly 1,000 more tuned in live on YouTube.
“I have received in my office literally tens of thousands of calls over the last four, five weeks when people have come to the full realization of what a serious moment we are in right now,” Stanton said.
Stanton took questions from constituents concerned about cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid; DOGE’s dismantling of federal agencies and firing of federal workers, including those at the Veterans’ Administration and other issues.
Stanton was joined by Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, who highlighted how “chaotic funding freezes have undermined planned investments including transportation projects like the pedestrian bridge over the Rio Salado and water conservation infrastructure.”
“The concern I have when I think about something like what’s going on with DOGE is having people who don’t necessarily understand government, who’ve been there for maybe 10 minutes and are going through some kind of spreadsheet and just typing in keywords in a search function and saying we’re going to delete these things because we think they’re tantamount to waste fraud and abuse,” Woods said.
Tempe’s STEAM festival a Geek’s Night Out
A special evening is coming for scientists, techies, engineers, artists and mathematicians. Geek’s Night Out is 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, at the Tempe Community Complex, 3500 S. Rural Road, funded in part by the Tempe Diablos.
The Arizona SciTech Festival signature event features hands-on activities, experiments and live entertainment. It brings together Tempe-area school districts, community colleges, universities, businesses, community organizations and city departments for a free, all-ages celebration of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
Information: tempe.gov/FamilyFun.
Season’s final 2 Free Art Fridays upcoming
Free Art Fridays will wrap its season March 28 and April 11 with programs perfect for kids ages 6 months to 5 years to explore sensory play, music and movement.
On March 28, the theme is Under the Sea. On April 11, it is Bumblebee Ball. Both will feature hands-on activities, light refreshments and creative fun.
Information: tempe.gov/FreeArtFriday.
Ken McDonald GC offers free kids golf clinics
Free clinics for kids of all ages and all skill levels are available 9 a.m.-10 a.m. every second Saturday at Ken McDonald Golf Course, 800 E. Divot Drive in Tempe.
No is experience is necessary. Golf clubs are provided.
The basics of golf are taught by a PGA professional in a fun, relaxed and supportive environment.
The next session is April 12, followed by sessions May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13.
Snacks are available after each clinic.
Register: 480-878-3332.
Shift gears at Open Streets Tempe downtown
For one day, downtown Tempe’s streets transform into vibrant public spaces where residents can walk, bike, roll, dance and connect with the community during Open Streets Tempe.
This year, Open Streets runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 13 at Centerpoint Plaza, southwestern corner of Sixth Street and Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe. Without the usual traffic, people are prioritized over cars, creating spaces that enhance connectivity.
The free, family-friendly event features live entertainment by Tempe music legend Walt Richardson and Friends, among others.
Whether biking in a parade, joining a yoga session or strolling with friends, the public is encouraged to reimagine city streets as places for people and envision the possibilities of a more connected, livable Tempe.
Information: info@openstreetstempe.org.
