The Roller Derby World Cup makes skater Nahyomi Painter-Escudero emotional.

Earlier this year, the Tempe History Museum opened an exhibit called “Dry Surf.” It’s a wide-ranging look at the Valley’s long relationship with skateboarding.

Monterey Skates is a monthly event that runs once a month from now until December. The schedule is below June 20-22 July 4-6 August 1-3 September 12-14 October 24-26 November 7-9 December 5-7 Those ...