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🌱 Mattel Theme Park Plans + Shipping Container Apartments Open
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Good morning, Phoenix! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate Memorial Day, so you won't see a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We will be back on Tuesday with your next update, but in the meantime, here's what's happening around town this holiday weekend.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny and hot. High: 101 Low: 74.
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Here are the top 3 stories today in Phoenix:
- Mattel recently unveiled new plans for its Mattel Adventure Park, which is set to open in the metro area next year. In an announcement earlier this week, the company confirmed the park will include a variety of entertainment experiences featuring brands such as Barbie, Masters of the Universe, and Mattel Games. The park, which will be located south of the State Farm Stadium in the West Valley, is slated to open in the first quarter of 2023. (The Business Journals)
- The IDA on McKinley has officially opened in Phoenix, making it the tallest shipping container project in North America. The six-story building is made up of 64 repurposed shipping containers and includes several residential and commercial spaces. A one-bedroom apartment in the building is reportedly going for around $1,700 per month. (Arizona's Family)
- Three high school students from the greater Phoenix area were awarded scholarships in the annual Herb Goldberg Moral Courage Essay Contest. The contest is open to all high schoolers in Arizona, and this year, participants were asked to write about why learning about the Holocaust has helped them respond to antisemitism and hate in their community. Matthew Maledon, Avery Shafron, and Alisa Velasquez were awarded first, second, and third-place prizes respectively. (Jewish News of Greater Phoenix)
Today in Phoenix:
- Sidewalk Saturdays Artisan Market At The Churchill (9:00 AM)
- Tie-Dye Bubble Bash At Desert Ridge Marketplace (10:30 AM)
- May Drag Disco Brunch At Kahvi Coffee + Cafe (11:00 AM)
- Jam-Boree Acoustic Jam At Foothills Branch Library (3:00 PM)
Check out the Memorial Day Weekend celebrations happening in the area here.
From my notebook:
- Looking for work? Drop by the Employer Spotlight Series at Harmon Library on Tuesdays between 12:00-2:00 p.m. to meet with a featured employer and learn about current job opportunities. (Facebook)
- Discover Scholastic Teachables at the Phoenix Public Library! This online database contains tens of thousands of searchable and printable educational materials to support parents preparing kids for kindergarten. (Facebook)
- Looking for a unique way to experience some of the most amazing views in Phoenix? Try Silent Sunday on South Mountain. Each Sunday, Summit Road is open only for walking, cycling, jogging, and hiking. (Facebook)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Tuesday morning with a new update.
— Dominique-Noelle Rafael
About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!
