Greetings Phoenix! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Need after-hours vet care near Papago Park? Here’s what’s changing.
How a national beef shortage is hitting Phoenix taco lovers’ wallets
How Phoenix’s first nonstop flight to Asia could change your travel plans
Also on today's calendar: Verde at Cooley Station Grand Opening and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the ghost say when the skeleton lied to him? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
Sunday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Arizona Humane Society to offer after‑hours pet care at Phoenix location (azfamily.com) — Pet owners in Phoenix will soon have a new after-hours urgent care option at the Arizona Humane Society’s Papago Park campus near 55th Street and Van Buren, starting Thursday, Dec. 11. The walk-in clinic will handle non-life-threatening but time-sensitive issues like vomiting, ear infections, UTIs and minor wounds, helping ease long waits caused by the ongoing veterinarian shortage.
2. USDA: Cattle herd drops sharply; Phoenix eateries feel pinch (azfamily.com) — Phoenix diners are already seeing higher carne asada prices as a shrinking national cattle herd forces local spot Taco Boys to add a small surcharge to its beef dishes. The owner says he’s trying to preserve quality while breaking even, and economists warn elevated beef prices could linger for years, pressuring more Phoenix eateries to adjust menus and pricing.
★ Featured events ★
SYDNEY SPRAGUE
Valley Bar, 130 N Central Ave, Phoenix
6:30 pm
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Other local events
Verde at Cooley Station Grand Opening
Verde at Cooley Station, 3945 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert, AZ, 85295
9:00 am
Winter Artisans Gift Market
Holland Community Center , 34250 N 60th St , Scottsdale
10:00 am
Tree Lighting Holiday Event at the Esplanade
2501 E Camelback Rd , Phoenix
4:30 pm
Nourished for the Holidays: Women's Mini-Retreat
Crossroads Nazarene Church 2950 W Ray Rd Chandler, AZ 85224
6:00 pm
Annual TIE Foundation Pancake Breakfast
McKemy Academy of International Studies , 2250 S College Ave , Tempe
7:00 am
Breakfast with Santa
Dave & Buster's Phoenix - Scottsdale, 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, 85050
9:00 am
Winter Artisans Gift Market
Holland Community Center , 34250 N 60th St , Scottsdale
10:00 am
FREE Santa Photos at Desert Ridge Marketplace
Desert Ridge Marketplace , 21001 N Tatum Blvd , Phoenix
1:00 pm
The Maker's Hive Holiday Market
Desert Ridge Marketplace , 21001 N Tatum Blvd , Phoenix
12:00 pm
Phoenix Symphony - Holiday Pops Spectacular
Symphony Hall , 75 N 2nd St , Phoenix
2:00 pm
Ward Traditional Academy Open House
Ward Traditional Academy , 1965 E Hermosa Dr , Tempe
5:30 pm
📣 Phoenix Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Valley Businesses and Groups Needed NOW to Help 1,400 Arizona Children Get Holiday Gifts! —Charlotte Shaff Read on Patch
Arizona Educators Receive Record $1.5 Million in Classroom Grants for Wishes for Teachers —Justin Liggin Read on Patch
Phoenix Roof Rescue Initiative: HBC Roofing donates roof replacement to Chandler Church —Max Lancaster Read on Patch
Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Phoenix. Apply here.
Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Phoenix. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phoenix here.
Ok Phoenix! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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