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Happy weekend, Casa Grande!
In today’s happening-today edition: A $30 landing fee proposal, a Hallmark-like historic town, rent under $900 in underrated towns, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Desert skies draw aviators: Nearby Greater Phoenix offers VFR-friendly training, from Falcon Field to WWII history at Airbase Arizona in Mesa. A proposed $30 GA landing fee at Falcon Field is drawing criticism — read the full story.
Where past and present mingle: Florence feels like a Hallmark movie set, with over 140 historic buildings, from the 1878 McFarland State Historic Park adobe to the 1891 Pinal County Courthouse, near Casa Grande — read the full story.
Budget-friendly desert communities: A February feature spotlights eight underrated Arizona towns where rent can still be under $900 a month, including nearby Coolidge, plus sunny Yuma and culture rich Nogales for savings — check out the full list.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries worth a pit stop: Craving fries? McMashers Sports Bar & Grill nails the classic crispy kind, with sweet potato fries if you’re feeling fancy. Big-game energy, build-your-own burgers, and hearty platters, all with a salty side. Simple and exactly what a weeknight wants.
Fresh-face fix, right here: If your forehead’s plotting tiny rebellion lines, Revive Health and Wellness runs the med-spa playbook: Botox, fillers, microneedling, CoolPeel laser, PRP, even body contouring. All the results minus the Phoenix drive, close to home. Future-you will appreciate smoother, brighter vibes.
Toss a midweek round: Frank Pratt Park Disc Golf Course is your easygoing neighborhood loop for a quick after-work round, threading lines under the trees and clearing your head without leaving town. Grab a friend, chase birdies, and soak up the low-key Casa Grande vibes.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏃 Vista Grande 5k Run/Walk 2026 @ Vista Grande High School | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Vista Grande’s 5K is getting the town moving, with the pint-sized SmileZoom dash leading the charge, then a for-all-ages trot you can run, walk, or power-shuffle. Register now, snag the buddy discount, and feel smug knowing proceeds support VGHS cross country and TheSmileZone outreach.
✈ Casa Grande RC Flyers Swap Meet @ Casa Grande RC Flyers Field | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Casa Grande RC Flyers are hosting a morning swap meet and fun fly, where you can finally trade that box of mystery servos for something that actually works, then watch pint-sized aircraft strut. Bring cash, sunscreen, and your best hangar talk. Free entertainment, cheap upgrades.
❤ Desert Senita Health Fair and Community Appreciation @ Desert Senita Community Health Center (Coolidge) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Think carnival, but with free screenings. Desert Senita’s Health Fair brings free food, family games and prizes, local vendors, and those grown-up wins like blood pressure and A1c checks. Come for the snacks, leave knowing your numbers, and call it self-care done right.
🤠 Line Dancing @ Coolidge-Florence Elks Lodge | Saturday (3/14) at 1:30 PM – Dust off those boots and head to the Elks Lodge for line dancing lessons with Patti Granning, where members can rope in friends and neighbors. Five bucks gets you two-step therapy, a workout your knees can forgive, and enough moves to survive the next wedding.
🍝 Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction @ The Studio of Dance | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Skip the stove and come twirl some spaghetti, then try to keep a straight face during a live auction of ridiculously good desserts. It’s equal parts comfort food, friendly competition, and sweet victory, which is my favorite kind of community chaos.
❤ Date Night Dinner & Dancing @ The Lincoln | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – Classic date night vibes with dinner, dancing, and a solid excuse to dress like you meant to leave the house. Details are still simmering, but expect real plates, real music, and a dance floor where two left feet count as cardio.
🐰 Easter Hop @ Promenade at Casa Grande | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Nothing says spring like letting the kids chase balloons and bunnies while you supervise with coffee. Expect balloon-drop egg hunts, bunny golf, train rides, bunny pics, a petting zoo, and craft bars, plus a sensory hour for sensitive kids. Photos, sugar highs, early bedtime, achieved.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Casa Grande report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 90°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 88°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
This house is wild
This upgraded 4-bed, 2-bath corner lot delivers 2,180-plus sq ft, a sparkling pool, and an air-conditioned pool house ready for an office or game room. Wood-look tile flows to a sleek kitchen with custom tile backsplash. Highlights include a flex third-bay garage with direct entry, TVs, washer, dryer, and refrigerator, a dog run with turf and misting, and I-10 access.
Take a peek inside →
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