New Year, New Beginnings

Greetings!

What a great start to the year this has been! Though it's been unseasonably cold, I've been feeling the warmth of our community, which is coming together in so many incredible ways. 

First, many thanks to the volunteers who made Saturday's Regional Unity Walk at Tempe Beach Park such a great success. It was heartening to see city leaders and residents from Tempe, Guadalupe, Chandler, Mesa, and Gilbert come to celebrate the many things that bring us all together. 

That collective spirit has been on display in other greenspaces across our city, as well. Arts in the Parks, a community arts program that brings events and activities to Tempe, is back! Earlier this month, I stopped by Indian Bend Park, where I met the artist who created a beautiful fence art display, spoke with residents, and watched kids make a nature book. 

Looking at all of my friends and neighbors enjoying our parks, our creativity, and each other makes me hopeful for the year ahead. Even with all our challenges, I am confident that we'll be able to make great strides, if we continue working together. 

Sincerely,
Doreen

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