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Good morning, Glendale! In today’s edition: Post-holiday blood shortage warning, 2026 night sky guide, Fiesta Bowl semifinal, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Post-holiday slump sparks alarm: Health officials warn of a blood shortage after holiday week donations fell. Glendale’s mayor has joined the effort to help fill the gap and encourage donors — read the full story.
Upcoming night sky guide: Celebrating 40 years, West Valley Astronomy Club maps 2026 sky shows, including the Quadrantids and an August 28 total lunar eclipse, and hosts twice monthly Star Parties in Morristown — see the full 2026 guide.
Supply chain shift southwest: Walmart bought a $152 million, three-building warehouse complex in Glendale, marking a surge in Arizona logistics real estate and the second-largest industrial sale in metro Phoenix history — see what’s driving Arizona logistics.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
First Innovation Core project: Peoria has begun a major upgrade on Lake Pleasant Parkway from Loop 303 to just north of the CAP Canal. Crews are widening it to three lanes each way, adding a widened CAP Canal bridge, new bike lanes, sidewalks, lighting, drainage and utilities. Work on Amkor Way is also underway. Get all the details.
Rain-or-shine energy fix: Keep littles busy without wrecking your living room. PLAYzona is an indoor play space for ages 0–7, with imaginative zones, music and art classes, and birthday packages. It’s an easy meetup for parents, a relaxed way to burn kid energy.
Pickleball without the heat: Sneak in a quick match or join leagues and skill sessions with The Pickleball Space, keeping indoor courts buzzing without the sunburn. Drop-in play and reservations are simple, and the vibe stays friendly whether you’re dink-curious or already hooked on the kitchen.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎮 Family Game Night: It’s a Me, Mario Skate! @ Great Skate | Monday (1/5) at 6:00 PM – Round up the kids and your inner 90s gamer, then roll into Great Skate Glendale for Family Game Night every Monday in January. Meet Mario, Pikachu, Steve, and Sonic, let them burn energy, and snag double credits for $5, all without wrecking the budget.
🎹 Jesse Weston @ Westside Blues & Jazz | Wednesday (1/7) at 5:00 PM – Nothing beats a first-Wednesday wind down at Westside Blues & Jazz, where Jesse Weston blends piano and organ to time-travel through tunes from the 1920s to today. Make requests from your table by QR code, no shouting, just smooth, late-night vibes.
❤ Love Never Melts @ Charley’s at the Lakes | Wednesday (1/7) at 5:30 PM – Kick off the year at Charley’s at the Lakes with a Valentine-leaning craft night painting a glittery snowman sign, the perfect bridge from snow boots to heart-shaped everything. Ticket includes all supplies, step-by-step instruction, and a buffet dinner, plus groan-worthy snowman puns.
🔮 Crazy Times with Madame Patchouli @ Sunrise Mountain Branch Library | Thursday (1/8) at 9:15 AM – Got a tiny human with big wiggles? Hit Sunrise Mountain Library for weekly songs, stories, and crafts with the delightfully eccentric, much-loved Madame Patchouli, ages 3 to 5. Tickets are handed out that morning, first come, first served, so snag yours before the stroller brigade does.
🏈 Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff Semifinal @ State Farm Stadium | Thursday (1/8) at 5:30 PM – The Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal lands at State Farm Stadium, and Glendale will be buzzing. Grab seats and a parking pass now, skip the scramble later, and enjoy a seat your knees approve of, shorter beer lines, and bragging rights after the confetti.
🎺 Jazzona Duo @ Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort | Friday (1/9) at 4:30 PM – Call a friend and head to Arrowhead Valley, where Jazzona turns genre lines into suggestions and trades instruments like pros. Expect real musicianship, easy conversation, and that rare thing these days, an afternoon that moves at the speed of a deep breath.
🏓 2nd Anniversary Tournament of Champions @ The Pickleball Space | Friday (1/9) at 5:00 PM – Kick off the year at Pickleball Space’s 2nd bash, a Tournament of Champions that’s open to everyone. Past medalists get a special discount code, the rest chase podium selfies and bragging rights, round robin into single elimination, with singles, men’s, women’s, mixed, and youth doubles.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Glendale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 69°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 0 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind around 0 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 2%
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind around 0 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind around 0 mph.
This house is wild
Updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath in a quiet cul-de-sac along The Legend Golf Course inspired by Arnold Palmer. With 3,223 square feet across three levels, the layout balances privacy and gathering spaces. Remodeled kitchen and baths join a newer roof and HVAC. The epoxied garage adds a climate-cooled shop, office, or gym. Artificial turf keeps maintenance low, and there is no pool to maintain.
An RV gate with covered parking and a gazebo with a TV wall add utility and fun. Walkable access to pickleball courts, the driving range, and the clubhouse, plus optional elite pools, spas, fitness, dining, and golf, and A+ Deer Valley schools, complete the picture.
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