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Hello Phoenix! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: BPR Piggy Yoga, Moonbase: The Next Step, and Mystery Castle saved + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.* |
📰 In the newsDiversifying the water portfolio: Phoenix plans a $300 million advanced purification plant, part of Pure Water Phoenix, aiming for 2029 completion to expand recycled water use and reduce reliance on drought-stressed supplies -- get all the details.
Endangered landmark’s next chapter: Phoenix’s 1930s Mystery Castle was sold to the Harrell Family of Companies, which plans phased stabilization and events to keep it open, plus a community forum to discuss future access -- learn about preservation and access.
What renters can expect: Shorehaven at Tempe Town Lake opens to tenants today, adding 722 apartments in the $1.8 billion South Pier project, with studios starting around $2,025 and ground floor retail coming -- get all the details.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*
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💎 Local business spotlightQuietly great pours: Hidden Track Bottle Shop & Wine Bar keeps it relaxed and dialed in with sharp by-the-glass picks, rotating tastings, and staff who remember your go-tos. Drop in for a midweek exhale... or start the night here and end up happily staying.
Swing with a view: Papago Golf Club pairs William “Billy” Bell’s classic design with the Papago Buttes and a dialed-in practice scene. Home to ASU’s men’s and women’s teams, it’s a Phoenix staple for pure desert golf, smooth greens, and a quick escape in Papago Park.
Closet upgrade, locally: Phoenix treasure-hunt vibes without the chaos, with Poor Little Rich Girl curating gently loved pieces and designer surprises for a sustainable refresh. New arrivals rotate fast, and the edit feels intentional, so your wardrobe wins with finds that look special and wear easy.
These aren't ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit. |
🫶 We got your backPaying more than $25/mo for your phone plan? Most people are (the national average is nearly 4x for a single line)... all because they don’t realize there’s a just-as-good but way more affordable option. Metro by T-Mobile offers unlimited talk, text, and 5G on T-Mobile's network for $25/mo, taxes and fees included. Same towers, same coverage, way smaller bill. *Stop overpaying today →
Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →
Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →
One bad stock can undo years of gains: And in retirement, you don't get a do-over. Seeking Alpha Premium rates every stock you own and sends you a heads-up when something weakens, so you can make a move before it costs you. At just $269/year... it's $30 off for BaseLocal readers and on the lower end of what a financial advisor would charge you to meet for an hour. *Try it free for 7 days →
Hang onto your memories: I found a box of my parents' old home videos last month and realized I had no way to watch them. In case you didn’t know, you can easily convert all your memories to digital – tapes, photos, negatives. All of it. You'll just ship everything in a prepaid kit, they’ll digitize it, and you'll get your originals back plus online anytime access. *See how it works → |
📆 Fun for the whole famAll events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐻 "Winnie-the-Pooh" @ Great Arizona Puppet Theater | Thursday (4/16) at 10:00 AM – Pooh and the gang are inviting us back to the Hundred Acre Wood with a charming puppet show based on A. A. Milne. Perfect for kids and grandkids 4 and up, and for adults who remember the honey. Advance tickets required, $15 adults, $10 kids.
🌕 Moonbase: The Next Step @ Dorrance DOME | Thursday (4/16) at 6:00 PM – Skip the daytime field trips and slide into Arizona Science Center’s new Dorrance DOME after hours for Moonbase: The Next Step, no general admission required. Kick back under the stars as Artemis tech, reduced gravity, and toxic lunar dust make date night delightfully nerdy.
⚾ D-backs Autism Acceptance Game @ Chase Field | Friday (4/17) at 6:40 PM – Take me out to the ballgame with a conscience. The D-backs play the Blue Jays at Chase Field for Autism Acceptance Night, with discounted seats, yes a free hat, a pregame warning track parade, sensory-friendly quiet spaces, and fireworks. Proceeds support SEEDs for Autism.
🇵 21st Annual Polish Festival @ Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish | Saturday (4/18) at 8:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade brunch for pierogi, consider it posted. The Polish Festival brings kielbasa, polka bands, and old-world charm to Our Lady of Czestochowa, plus family-friendly fun, vendor booths, and enough carbs to power a hike up North Mountain.
🐷 BPR Piggy Yoga @ Better Piggies Pig Rescue | Saturday (4/18) at 9:00 AM – Trade the studio mirror for yoga with over 200 rescue pigs at Better Piggies Rescue. A beginner-friendly 30 to 45 minute flow with snout kisses, curious potbellies, and farm energy, all for $30. Reservations required, minors must bring an adult, snag a spot at betterpiggiesrescue.org/events.
🎈 Kids Day Festival Día del Niño @ Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School | Saturday (4/18) at 9:00 AM – Kid energy off the charts? Head to Kids Day Festival, a Día del Niño bash where you can peek into our schools, let the little ones loose in the Kids Zone, hit food trucks, catch live entertainment, visit the health fair, and score giveaways.
🎏 Children's Day - Kokeshi Festival 2026 @ Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix | Sunday (4/19) at 10:00 AM – Trade screen time for the Spring of Hope at Children's Day, a Kokeshi festival with hands-on workshops, traditional crafts, live performance, and koinobori fluttering like hope on a clothesline. Kids make art, you admire hand-painted dolls, no bounce houses, just culture and happy faces.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar → |
📻 Phoenix reportWeather forecastToday - High: 85°F - Low: 61°F - Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow - High: 88°F - Low: 59°F - Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
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