Happy weekend, West Valley! In today’s happening-today edition: 1985 time capsule, desert west night market, and father's day sunset dinner cruise + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Leadership team gains experience: Buckeye appointed James Shano as deputy city manager after an internal recruitment. He will assume the role this month, bringing nearly 30 years of municipal experience and capital project expertise -- meet Buckeye’s new deputy.
A blast from Glendale’s past: Glendale discovered a 1985 time capsule during City Hall renovations and opened it at Centennial Elementary, now preparing a new capsule featuring Cardinals, Dodgers, and White Sox spring training memorabilia -- see what’s going inside next.
County budget decisions ahead: Maricopa County will vote June 22 on a $4.157 billion budget that lowers the property tax rate and funds West Valley priorities, including animal shelters and Vulture Mountains Recreation Area -- see the budget vote ahead.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Sizzle-worthy steak night: Arrowhead Grill serves sizzling, iron-skillet steaks and fresh seafood, all with Chef Charles Wade Schwerd’s personal touch. Start with Coconut Battered Shrimp, finish with the AG Butter Cake, and pretend you had room for both the Chipotle Macaroni & Cheese and that Lobster Twice-Baked Potato.
Close-to-home camp vibes: Roadrunner Campground at Lake Pleasant has fully developed sites with water and electric hookups, so you can roll in, plug in, and watch the desert sky put on a show. Perfect for a quick West Valley reset with actual stars, not just the ones on streaming.
Dial in your swing: Valley Golf Center pairs a breezy double-decker range with Trackman tech at every bay, so you can actually see why that 7-iron leaked right again. Cooling misters, fans, and an Augusta-inspired mini putt course make it an easy after-work swing fix for West Valley folks.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌞 Freedom, Fathers & Flow Summer Market @ Lightwork Lounge & Boutique (Surprise) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Head to Lightwork Lounge for a summer market with handmade goods, food trucks, music, and crystals, indoors and out so you can browse without melting. Grab a Father's Day gift, try a chair massage, and let the kids get face paint while you catch up.
🌿 Learn More & Give Back: Become a Master Gardener @ Surprise Water Education Center | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – If your yard is mostly gravel, sunburn, and wishful thinking, this University of Arizona class shows you how to become a Certified Master Gardener. Learn desert gardening, sustainable landscaping, and pest management, then put it to work helping the community. Free, but space is limited.
🌙 Desert West Night Market 6/20 @ Peoria Sports Complex | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Summer Saturdays, May to September, call for Desert West Night Market at Peoria Sports Complex, where 120 vendors, food trucks, DJ, and full bar make errands feel like date night. Park the kids at the splash pad, then pretend you meant to shop this much.
🎉 Summer Reading Celebration Party @ Barnes & Noble (Peoria) | Saturday (6/20) – This kid-forward bash celebrates summer reading with crafts, and the kind of happy chaos you only get when young readers bring their parents along. Think less bounce house, more bragging about page counts, quality time, and glue sticks galore.
🛍 N. Peoria Indoor Summer Family Fun Community Market @ Mountain Vista Club | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Hide from the frying-pan heat and meander the Peoria indoor summer market, the third Sunday shindig with A/C, free entry, parking, and samples, and more local makers than your pantry can handle. Expect farm produce, artisan treats, kids’ activities, friendly pups, and small-biz support.
🎨 Father's Day Stenciled Signs Paint Party @ Waddels Longhorn Corral (Buckeye) | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – Think Dad needs another tie, or should we make him something he will actually hang? An instructor-led paint party will have you and the crew stenciling a garage-worthy Man Cave sign, frosty beer mugs and lettering included, with all supplies, zero experience, and laughs.
👨 Father's Day Sunset Dinner Cruise @ Lake Pleasant Cruises (Peoria) | Sunday (6/21) – Father's Day on Lake Pleasant means letting Dad play captain without touching the wheel. Think breezy views, a buffet spread by Butcher Block Catering, and live local artists setting the vibe. No grill duty, no tie gifts, just unrushed time together. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The West Valley report Weather forecastToday — High: 104°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 104. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 105°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 0%
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