🌱 ASU Servant-Leadership Awardee Named + AZ Shelter Receives Donation

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this winter morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Phoenix.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 64 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

1. ASU first-generation college student Juan Lopez Henao was selected as the 2023 ASU MLK Jr. Student Servant-Leadership awardee and will be honored on Jan. 19 at ASU's annual MLK Jr. Celebration Breakfast. Lopez Henao emigrated from Columbia, and his background has inspired him to become involved in educational outreach programs in Columbia. He plans to become an immigration lawyer for Hispanic communities after he graduates. (ASU News Now)
2. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) takes in about 20,000 animals a year, which means a greater need for donations. Each department of MCACC has its own Amazon wish list with items they are in need of. Recently, a local family gave a large donation of supplies, toys, and treats to the East Valley animal shelter, which was a huge help to kick off 2023. (Arizona's Family)
3. A woman was allegedly shot by her ex-boyfriend in the drive-thru of a west Phoenix Whataburger on Tuesday. According to several witnesses, there were gunshots from the drive-thru area, and then they saw a woman run away screaming. Police are still searching for the identified suspect. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Today in Phoenix:

• Birding With The Maricopa Audubon Society, At Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden (9:30 AM)
• Shut Up & Write! Writing Session, At First Draft Book Bar (10:00 AM)
• Phoenix Veterans Virtual Job Fair, Virtual (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• On Monday, Phoenix fire hazardous material technicians continued a five-week training course to become part of a special hazardous unit. Firefighters worked in collaboration with gas and utility companies to help mitigate the danger. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)
• Take the Annual Action Plan survey to help the city of Phoenix make informed decisions on how federal funds are spent. Make sure to complete the survey here before Jan. 6. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)
• Drop off your live Christmas trees to Phoenix's Public Works Department through Jan. 8 to be composted! For drop-off locations, click here. (City of Phoenix Public Works Department via Facebook)

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• Jan 6: Birthday Fundraiser for Competitive Step Dancing Team (January 6)
• Online discussion with Glendale divorce attorneys (January 15)
• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward (Live)! (January 22)
• Le Creuset Factory to Table (February 2)
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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.