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In today's newsletter:
- Which desert plant name will Phoenix choose for its new library?
- Could your Phoenix power bill drop by hundreds this summer?
- When will Glendale's new 50-home village for homeless vets finally open?
Also on today's calendar: The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 102 and low of 83 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 103, low: 84.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Phoenix Public Library Invites Community to Help Name a New Library (phoenix.gov) — Phoenix residents can help name the new Phoenix Public Library branch at Estrella Civic Space by completing an online survey through October 2. The winning desert plant–inspired name will guide the library's design and must be approved by the Library Advisory Board, Heritage Commission, and Phoenix Mayor and City Council, with more chances for public input coming this fall. 
2. How can APS, SRP customers get bill assistance? (ktar.com) — Phoenix-area APS and SRP customers struggling with summer power bills can now apply for hundreds of dollars in annual assistance through the state's Power AZ program and related relief funds. Depending on income and hardship, households may qualify for up to $640 from Power AZ plus additional APS or SRP aid, but funding could run out as soon as September.
3. 50-Home veterans village under construction in Glendale, and homeless veterans are waiting (abc15.com) — A 50-home Veterans Community Project village is under construction in Glendale to provide transitional housing and support services for homeless veterans across the Phoenix metro area. Leaders expect to open in summer 2027, using on-site case managers and wraparound services to help residents address root causes of homelessness and move into permanent housing, with ongoing community support still needed.
4. Police: $15 nail repair dispute ends with gunfire at Phoenix salon (azfamily.com) — Police say a dispute over a $15 nail repair at a Phoenix salon near 16th Street and Bethany Home Road escalated when a woman allegedly punched an employee and fired a shot that shattered the front door. No injuries were reported, and the suspect was later arrested near I-17 and Northern Avenue and jailed on multiple assault and firearm charges.
5. Can I bring my dog to the Phoenix Zoo? (ktar.com) — Dog lovers in Phoenix will get one special day to bring their pups to the Phoenix Zoo for the "Tails on the Trails" event on November 14. Standard admission applies to people, each dog costs extra, and strict rules cover age, vaccinations, leashes, and which exhibits dogs can enter to keep all animals safe.
📸 Around Phoenix
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Phoenix
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★ Featured events ★
- The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference →
Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe, 1600 S 52nd St, Tempe
7:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- September Specials at Miracle Mile Deli →
Miracle Mile Deli, 4433 N 16th St, Phoenix
11:00 am - Organ Stop Pizza's September Meal Deals →
Organ Stop Pizza, 1149 E Southern Ave, Mesa
4:00 pm - C2 Tactical Women's Self Defense Course →
C2 Tactical Gun Range of Phoenix, AZ, 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix
5:00 pm - Grounded: Creating with Land in Contemporary Native American Art
Arizona Humanities Butterfly Lodge Museum, SE Corner of St. Rt. #373 & Co. Rd. #1126, Greer, AZ, 85927, United States
6:00 am - Aji Sunset Floating Sound Bath →
Aji Spa, 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler
5:30 pm - Uchi Chef Collaboration Dinner with Chula Seafood →
Uchi Scottsdale, 3821 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
6:30 pm - Luna Grill Phoenix Grand Opening →
3025 W Dove Valley Rd, Phoenix
10:30 am - The Big Glow Up →
North Greenway Hayden Loop, N Greenway Hayden Loop, Scottsdale
4:00 am - Phoenix Children's Professional Advisor Summit →
Phoenix Country Club, 2901 N 7th St, Phoenix
7:30 am
Tuesday September 1
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Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 9/10 Girls Volleyball @ Carl Hayden
Apollo High School Glendale, AZ 85302
4:00 pm - JV Girls Volleyball @ Carl Hayden
Apollo High School Glendale, AZ 85302
5:00 pm - Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Carl Hayden
Apollo High School Glendale, AZ 85302
6:00 pm - Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled →
Town of Paradise Valley, AZ Calendar, 6401 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Spectrum Offers Amazon Prime to Low-Income Spectrum Internet Customers —Pam Collazo Read on Patch
- Update on the backyard kittens!
Good news! They have officially been picked up by Melissa Ward, who has over 5 years of experience fostering cats. Huge thanks to Melissa for taking… (Nextdoor Cordova) - UPDATE: She's been found and is now safe at home 💕
My shih-poo is missing! Please if anyone see's her or has her, please let me know ASAP! We are worried sick about her. She also has separation… (Nextdoor Pierce Unified Neighborhood North)
- Arch Amenities Group posted a job opening for Fitness Supervisor in Phoenix. Apply here.
- Grand Canyon University, Inc. posted a job opening for Mathematics Instructional Assistant – Traditional Campus (Fall 2026) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences in Phoenix. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phoenix here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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