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Hello West Valley! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Coach coffee shop, Craig Morgan pre-race concert, and Wag & Tag pet festival + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Style meets coffee culture: Coach is bringing a coffee shop to Glendale’s Tanger Outlets Phoenix, its first in Arizona, serving specialty coffees, pastries, and Stumptown’s Coach Blend, with opening date still to be announced — read the full story.

Weekend finale heats up: Country star and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan will play a pre-race concert at Phoenix Raceway this Sunday, March 8, setting the tone for the Straight Talk Wireless 500 — get all the details.

Meet your elementary community: Peoria Unified is welcoming future kindergarteners to explore West Valley campuses with student-led tours and a musical petting zoo, as Leap into Kindergarten events continue in early March and April — find your school’s event date.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Explore Goodyear’s Estrella Farmers Market
• Join an empowering women’s sprint triathlon
• Snag massive deals at warehouse sale
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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🫶 We got your back

Where small bites shine: Sip at the Ranch pours neighborly wine-bar vibes alongside graze-worthy boards, warm whipped feta, baked brie, and crisp flatbreads that make sharing dangerously easy. It’s the casual “let’s split a few things” kind of night that drifts into long stories, extra bites, and another pour.

Upgrade your tackle game: In Peoria, The Hook Up Tackle stocks JDM lures, premium rods, and advice from people who fish the same waters. When you’re gearing up for that dawn launch, this is where you grab the smart little upgrades that turn close bites into proud photos.

Small-town screen time: Saguaro Theater keeps Wickenburg movie nights simple and special, with first-run flicks and classic favorites, super-comfy seats, and a bright laser projector that makes every frame pop. Been meaning to swap the couch for popcorn with real butter? Consider this your midweek nudge.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🏁 2026 Spring NASCAR Weekend @ Phoenix Raceway | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been craving speed you can feel in your ribs, Spring NASCAR Weekend at Phoenix Raceway delivers. From ARCA and an INDYCAR plus NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts doubleheader to Sunday’s Cup showdown, it’s wall-to-wall racing. Pack sunscreen, earplugs, and patience, then snag seats now.

🐶 Wag & Tag Pet Festival @ Goodyear Civic Square | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If your dog runs this household, let them prove it at Wag & Tag. Costume catwalk, obstacle course zoomies, DIY crafts, raffle swag, a pet market, and puppuccinos, then bask in the smug glow of best in show bragging rights, and some actual quality time.

🎨 Galaxy Cutie Family Painting Class @ Avondale Community Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Round up the crew and inner Picasso, and head to Mountain View Community Center for a Galaxy Cutie family painting class. Pre-drawn 11×14 canvases, real guidance, and zero screens. Finally, a mess worth framing. $16 per person, pre-registration required with Avondale Parks & Rec.

💐 Moms Day Out Market @ Estrella Mountain Community College | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Patio weather calls for retail therapy at Estrella Mountain, where 175+ local vendors, live music, lawn games, and food trucks make Mom’s Day Out an actual day out. Bring the kids or don’t, sneak in some pampering, and leave the dog home, campus rules.

🍀 St. Patty’s Day Preparty @ Paseo Verde Park | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Whether you’ve got grandkids to tire out or just want an easy win, this free, pet friendly St. Patty’s pre-party brings an outdoor Zootopia 2 screening, a night market, and food trucks. Wear green, claim lawn space, and chase bragging rights in the spirit contest.

🎶 Outside the Line @ Tartesso Sports Park | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Grab your lawn chair and wander to the park for Outside the Line with the West Valley Friends. Expect an easy, family-friendly set where kids dance, grown-ups exhale, and nobody judges your picnic strategy, just your clapping rhythm.

🥕 Estrella Farmers Market @ Starpointe Residents Club | Wednesday (3/11) at 11:00 AM – Skip the grocery store and swing by the Estrella farmers market for fresh produce, legit eats, and neighborly small talk in the Starpointe parking lot in Goodyear. It pops up every other Wednesday, 10 to 1, so bring a tote, sunscreen, and your cul-de-sac gossip.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 West Valley report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 84°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

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.

This house is wild

This custom Jada retreat sits on 1.1 acres at the end of an Estrella Mountain Ranch cul-de-sac, facing White Tank Mountain views. A gated courtyard with fountain leads to travertine floors, a Viking kitchen with built-in espresso and walk-in pantry, a media room, and a private-entry fourth bedroom. Outside, an infinity-edge pool and spa frame sunset skies, with Estrella amenities.

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