I’m planning to lay low this weekend given the record-high temperatures. 

On Saturday, I’ll try to drink in some coolness with a nighttime backyard hang at a friend’s house. And on Sunday, I’ll be attending a watch party for the start of the new “Bachelorette” season. 

If you’re feeling like braving a festival this weekend (or traveling to a cooler spot where the temperatures won’t be so bad), here’s what’s going on this weekend. And here’s a map so you can get an idea of where everything’s at. 

What are you up to this weekend? Let me know!

From federal housing decisions impacting Arizona to lower-cost furniture that will bring some style to your rental, here’s a quick recap of helpful links for Phoenix renters.

Whether you’re seriously searching or just looking for fun, here are some Phoenix rentals that grabbed our attention on Zillow this week.

Farm Express mobile markets bring affordable produce to neighborhoods around the Phoenix area. Here’s how to find one. 

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Our reporting cuts through false narratives, documents what’s actually happening in our communities, and provides voters with the clear, factual information they need—especially when the stakes are high.

🎤 Joy Harjo, the first Native American US poet laureate, read in Tucson and Flagstaff this week. Here’s what she thinks about the value of poetry. (KNAU)

💧 Here are some tips for keeping plants alive during these unseasonably hot temperatures. (Arizona’s Family)

🌾 Volunteers in Tucson are removing invasive buffelgrass, which can smother saguaros and contribute to higher fire risk. (This Is Tucson)

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jessica Swarner with stories from Sahara Sajjadi and USA Today Network via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Brook Bolen.

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