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Good morning, Glendale! In today’s edition: Resale trends reshaping taste, an Aug 28 lunar eclipse, a donut run with coffee, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Resale trends shaping tastes: Erik Hoyer of EJ’s Auction and Appraisal expects 2026 to be a boom year for originals, with younger buyers favoring authentic vintage pieces and cozy or opulent styles — read the full trend forecast.
Fresh ways to learn together: Community classes at William L. Patena Community Center are underway, with toddler music, preschool crafts, kids cooking, and New Year’s Family Bingo on January 24, offering options for all ages — see classes and how to register.
Celebrating four decades of stargazing: The West Valley Astronomy Club shares a 2026 sky guide and where to look, featuring the Quadrantids, two comets, and an Aug 28 lunar eclipse, plus Star Parties in Morristown — get all the details.
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.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Honoring legacy through action: Surprise will host the 10th Annual MLK Day of Celebration and Service on January 17 at Willow Canyon High School. The theme is “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve,” with a keynote by Dr. Christopher Pullins, performances, and hands-on service projects benefiting the community. Get all the event details.
Mesquite-grilled burro time: When a burrito craving hits hard, Ta’Carbon The Real Mexican Grill rolls Sonoran-style burros filled with mesquite-charcoal carne asada, pastor, barbacoa, or lengua. Each bite lands smoky and tender, like a small win. A legit burro fix that tastes straight off the grill.
Curiosity recharge, anyone?: Four levels of hands-on exhibits, the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, and the newly upgraded Dorrance DOME make Arizona Science Center a no-fuss rut breaker. Pop in, let your brain wander, and watch the kids learn without noticing.
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 weekend
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🎺 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.
🍩 Donut Run @ Tortoise & Hare Sports | Saturday (1/10) at 7:30 AM – Lace up and meet at Glendale’s Tortoise & Hare Sports for three-ish miles through Arrowhead Ranch, then bribe yourself with free donuts and coffee. All paces welcome, including stroller wranglers, strategic walkers, and reluctant runners; it’s neighborly vibes with sprinkles, not a PR test.
🧘 Outdoor Sound Scape Meditation @ Peoria Centennial Plaza | Saturday (1/10) at 9:00 AM – Outdoor Sound Scape Meditation is tuning up your nervous system with gongs, singing bowls, chimes, and drums, no experience required. You show up, lie down, and let the vibrations do the lifting, then sleep like a teenager. Arrive a smidge early, pre-register.
🌵 January to December: A Practical Desert Gardening Plan @ SummerWinds Nursery | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Finally, gardening advice that remembers we live on the surface of the sun. Local pro Angela Judd is laying out a month-by-month, low-desert plan with what to plant, when to pivot, and real-life tips, plus Q&A. Free, no registration, first come, first served, limited seating.
🦁 Safari Family FunFest @ Attain Peoria Autism Center | Sunday (1/11) at 11:30 AM – The new autism center is opening its doors, and the whole neighborhood is welcome. Wander the therapy spaces, meet the team, and let the kids tire themselves out with hands-on reptiles, a bounce house, a face painter, a balloon twister, and food vendors, parking aplenty.
🎯 Inspired Intentions Workshop Experience @ Healing Space Yoga Studio | Sunday (1/11) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’ve already broken your resolution or refuse to make one, Heather’s Inspired Intentions Workshop is the reset that actually sticks. Expect gentle movement, breathwork, guided Yoga Nidra, and journaling to shape your Sankalpa, the kind you can live with, not just post about.
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📻 Glendale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 60°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 65%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Clear. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 60°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 60. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 35. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Clocking in at 3,208 square feet, this four-bedroom Hidden Manor home pairs warmth and function. Bright interiors feature wood-look floors, natural light, wood-panel accent walls, and a brick fireplace in the family room. A galley-style kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a tile backsplash, tiled countertops, and built-in essentials. The main bedroom includes a walk-in closet and a private bath with dual sinks. A spacious enclosed patio extends the living area, and a low-maintenance backyard is ready for projects.
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