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Happy weekend, West Valley!
In today’s happening-today edition: Controversial rail facility breaks ground, trucks steal the show at Mecum auction, Pretty Woman the musical, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Local rules meet federal muscle: BNSF has begun building a controversial freight rail facility near Wittmann to ease pressure at its landlocked Glendale site, despite Maricopa County not issuing permits, citing federal preemption — get all the details.
Customs and classics converge: Trucks could steal the show at Mecum Glendale next week, March 17 to 21, including a 1964 Ford Econoline Pickup and a 1966 Chevrolet dually to catch West Valley attention — see featured builds and specs.
A community tradition begins: About 500 people turned out at Tanger Outlets in Glendale for the first Black History Month 5K and Wellness Festival, which became a celebration of music, dancing, food, and unity — get all the details.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Crispy potato bliss: Homemade and perfectly crispy, the fries at Dazzo’s Dog House deliver golden, salty comfort, great solo or smothered as chili cheese fries. When only a heaping pile of hot, crunchy potatoes will do, this Glendale staple rises to the occasion.
Glendale glow-up pick: Touch and Glow Med Spa blends “treat yourself” vibes with real results. Botox, fillers, RF microneedling, laser hair removal, and medical-grade facials deliver visible glow. It’s family-owned, friendly, and never pushy, so you get pro-level care without the hard sell.
Where to toss a round: Keep it local at Thunderbird Paseo Park Disc Golf Course, an 18-hole loop perfect for an after-work reset or weekend meetup. Pack a few discs, grab a friend or two, and see who parks more approaches on this breezy, quick track.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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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.
🚗 Route 66 and Oatman @ Harkins Theatres Estrella falls 16 (Goodyear) | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – If your idea of cardio is feeding Oatman burros, museum hopping in Kingman, and chasing milkshakes at Mr. D’z, gas up. It’s a two-day Route 66 romp with an overnight at Hampton, a Denny’s regroup, Seligman, Grand Canyon Caverns, and a roll home through Prescott.
🧘 Sound Bath Meditation @ Peoria Centennial Plaza | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – If your nervous system has been acting like it drank two espressos, treat it to a sound bath. You sprawl out while gongs, bowls, chimes, and drums do the heavy lifting, and you float out calmer, lighter, and suspiciously radiant.
🎨 Spring Craft Fair @ The Colonnade (Surprise) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Stroll a Spring Craft Fair loaded with local handmade jewelry, cards, glass art, and garden décor, with food trucks for strategic snacking. Perfect for sprucing up the porch or nabbing a gift that won’t get regifted. Vendors welcome, handmade only.
☕ Adult Craft: Ceramic Mug Painting @ Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library (Avondale) | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – If your coffee deserves a better outfit than that chipped souvenir mug, come paint your own at Sam Garcia Library. Adults only, gloriously quiet, and a low-stakes way to meet your neighbors. No registration, but only the first twelve get seats, paint, and bragging rights.
🛍 Goodyear Night Market @ Goodyear Civic Square | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 PM – Evening on the Square means one thing, Goodyear’s Night Market. Wander rows of local makers and cultural finds, snag a handmade gift you’ll pretend is for someone else, then eat your way through the food trucks, chat with neighbors, and call it time well spent.
🍀 Sip of the Shamrock Paint Party @ Waddells Longhorn Corral (Buckeye) | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Skip the crowded pub and paint your own Irish coffee glasses, because less green beer, more green shamrocks. All supplies, easy step-by-step help, and a pair of shamrocked mugs are included, so bring a friend, enjoy tunes and laughs, and leave with drinkware you’ll use.
🎭 Pretty Woman – The Musical @ Arizona Broadway Theatre (Peoria) | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats a classic rom-com set to show tunes, especially when it brings back your first Blockbuster late fee. Head to Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria for Pretty Woman the musical, all the big feelings, bigger hair, and a perfect excuse for a dressed-up date night.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 West Valley report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 91°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 92°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 92. East southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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