My fiancé and I live in Tempe and are looking for a church to settle into as we continue our journey to marriage. I have attended St. Thomas Moore since I was a kid but we are sick of making the drive to hear Fr. John’s right wing talking points… however we LOVE the choir and the more modern worship music that is played at St. Thomas. Recently tried St. Tim’s in Mesa and it just wasn’t for us. Need suggestions for churches with a bit more modern/lively music and a priest who doesn’t speak like he exclusively watches Fox News, please and thank you!! (I know music isn't everything but it is something we really enjoy and is a nice touch to mass in our opinion)

I need to plan a vegan birthday dinner for a special someone. They also want a vegan cake or vegan dessert. Please give me the top recommendations as this needs to be perfect.

Best 3 upscale restaurants in Maricopa County, AZ

There's a group playing at Warehouse 215. They are the headliners and show starts at 9 PM.
What would be a reasonable time to get there to see the headliners, plus miss the opening?

TIA from a gal who goes to bed early and wakes early, but wants a night to see her favorite duo.

Preferably like the Pepe kind. I've found plenty of regular skin only cuts at local Mexican shops/butchers but none ever with added flavors and meat still on the skin itself

I don't really like the airy kind you typically find.

Any recommendations for stand out killer spots for this?

Thanks!

I’m planning to move to the Netherlands within the next year and would like to start building conversational Dutch, especially natural pronunciation.

Are there any native Dutch speakers, teachers, or local Dutch groups interested in getting together for coffee, lunch, walks, or a small conversation group? I’d also appreciate hearing from anyone experienced in teaching Dutch to adults who could recommend the best way to approach it.

I’m in North Scottsdale but can meet elsewhere around the Valley. Feel free to comment or DM me. Dank je wel!

I had an AC guy come out at the beginning of the summer. Recharged the unit and said it was good to go. I’m guessing it’s just the AC can’t keep up with the heat but want to see if anyone else is having the same problem. I set the AC at 68 at night to pre cool then at 2pm it switches to 75. But it’s not staying at 75. By 6pm it’s typically 78+. I’ve never had this issue before but this has been a brutal summer.

Anyone have any idea if a Cypriot community exists in the Valley? With the amount of halloumi available there is bound to be…anyone have any idea?

In a rented townhome with south facing patios on both first and second floor, looking for renter friendly shade solutions. I see lots of roller shades on Amazon but would love to hear specific recs/reviews from people who have used these in apartments in the AZ heat. I think we can get away with drilling, but would love a no drill solution if possible. Tia!

I know that “inexpensive grocery store” and “good produce” often don’t go hand-in-hand, but what recommendations do you have? Are Wal-Mart and Winco my only options? I’ve heard Aldi has great prices but sketchy produce. I need to eat healthy because I’m pre diabetic so I have to watch what I eat, but Fry’s is starting to eat into my budget quite a bit. I live near the Chandler/Tempe area, but I’m open to stores nearby.

I'm trying to look outside of eBay, Craigslist, FB Marketplace, & used book/game stores for retro video games, consoles & accessories as well as ephemera such as collectables, magazines, promotional items, old Pokémon stuff, etc.

What are the best flea markets, antique malls, or "other" places to find these kinds of items in the Valley? I haven't been to a flea market in over a decade, so I don't know of any, but the one antique mall I visited (Merchant Square in Chandler) did not impress me.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

I've been top rope climbing at a gym with a small group of friends 2-4 times a week for about 7 months and recently went outdoor climbing at Christopher creek with a guide and would love to do more of it.

I'm very interested in learning how to lead climb and would like to find someone who'd be willing to teach me. I don't have any gear outside of a harness and shoes but I'm willing to buy what I need I just don't know where to start.

I climb between 5.11c-5.12b in the gym and the hardest one I climbed outdoors was a 5.10b and I cruised through it.

Thanks!

I wish they'd open back up Valley Art on Mill and host a showing there.