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Rise and shine, Glendale!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Virtual campus tours, a new Whole Foods, and Snoopy Skate + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Glendale protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Immersive look at two campuses: Midwestern University launched new virtual campus tours, including for its Glendale campus, with 360-degree views, guided narration, and interactive features, accessible on phone, tablet, or computer, and supporting recruitment events — read the full story.
Grocery options set to grow: Whole Foods is coming to Glendale’s West Valley, taking over the former Big Lots. Permits show prep finished. It will be West Valley’s first store, with opening details not announced — read the full story.
Agile patrols hit streets: Phoenix police have swapped traditional bicycles for 10 new e-bikes in the Downtown Operations Unit to cut through gridlock, reach 28 mph, and speed up responses across downtown Phoenix — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
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Clean beauty refill: If your makeup bag craves a smarter glow-up, Citrine Natural Beauty Bar curates clean skincare, makeup, and little indulgences that actually deliver. Thoughtful recs from humans who know their serums mean your skin gets something to thank you for all week.
Desert golf, dialed in: Chasing a true desert test? Quintero Golf Club, a Rees Jones design through the High Sonoran terrain, offers generous landing zones and slick bentgrass greens that reward bold swings. Tee times this week pair with on-site stay-and-play lodging for a mini escape.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🥁 Kilted Spirit @ Peoria Center for the Performing Arts | Wednesday (3/4) at 7:00 PM – Swap the backyard playlist for live Celtic tunes as Kilted Spirit takes over the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. It’s a free, ticketed show with fiddles, reels, and plenty of toe-tapping, no green beer required. Grab seats now before they disappear.
♀ 26th Annual Women’s Day Out Expo @ Glendale Civic Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Glendale Civic Center turns into a one-stop spree at the West Valley Women’s Day Out Expo, with local boutiques, beauty, wellness, and home finds under one roof. Bring your wallet, comfy shoes, and that friend who calls shopping cardio, then discover something fab and useful.
⛸ Snoopy Skate @ Great Skate | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Glendale’s Great Skate is going full Peanuts, so dust off your quads and your inner eight-year-old. Meet Snoopy, flex your cartoon trivia, and win prizes, then strut a Lucy or Linus look in the costume contest. Tickets are cheap, online is cheaper.
🌍 New Destiny Multicultural Music Fest @ Peoria Centennial Plaza | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Get a world tour of culture and rhythm at Centennial Plaza Park as New Destiny brings the beats, food vendors bring the flavor, and local makers round out the vibe. A family-friendly hang for real community, zero pretense, and maximum toe-tapping. No flights, no fuss.
☘ St. Patty’s Day Preparty @ Paseo Verde Park | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Saturday in Peoria means blankets on the grass, a free St. Patty’s pre-party, and a big-screen movie at Paseo Verde Park. Bring the kids, the dog, and your appetite for food trucks, night market finds, and a cheeky best dressed contest.
🐾 Bingo Bash @ Cross Eyed Cricket | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Bingo is back at Cross Eyed Cricket, funding wagging tails, vet bills, and second chances. Expect bingo games, raffle prizes, a 50/50, and drink specials, all the makings of an afternoon well spent. Bring your lucky dabber, we’ll supply the good karma.
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Pet Photo Shoot | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – St. Patrick’s Day is getting the furry treatment with quick, 10-minute pet photo sessions in Glendale, starting at $30. Expect shamrocks, tiny leprechaun hats, and edited glam shots you can show the kids, your neighbors, and your vet, so grab a spot before they vanish.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Glendale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 91°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 89 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 56. North northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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