Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
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🏘️ Community
The new Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Banner Children’s at Thunderbird Medical Center opened March 2, giving family members of up to 53 hospitalized children a comfortable space.
The facility was partly funded with a $200,000 donation from Youth Angels and is located at 5555 W. Thunderbird Road.
🎓 Education
Deer Valley Unified School District will host Kindergarten Preview Nights from today through April 30 at local elementary schools, offering tours, teacher meetings and a Bingo and Bake-Off at Sunset Ridge School.
Teacher Jeanne Spak — with 26 years teaching experience — says her child-centered classroom welcomes future kindergarteners to a warm learning environment.
🏛️ Government
ADOT warns Glendale drivers not to respond to scam texts threatening unpaid tickets and false DMV claims.
The department advises residents to verify fees through azmvdnow.gov and avoid clicking suspicious links — the scam shows poor grammar and factual errors.
📰 Lifestyle
Glendale is set to host the Home and Landscape Show from Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8 featuring more than 1,000 booths on landscaping, remodeling, and artisan crafts.
The event offers interactive workshops, live rock performance by Justin Caterina, and midday pet adoptions with free stadium parking.
🏈 Sports
The Arizona Cardinals will face the Carolina Panthers in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game on Aug.
6 in Canton, Ohio as part of enshrinement week, with former stars like Larry Fitzgerald slated for induction on Aug. 8.
🎉 Glendale Events
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Live Music Featuring WillfromBrazil at GRAZE
5-8 p.m. — The Clubs at Arrowhead — Check venue for admission details — Enjoy vibrant live music while indulging in exquisite farm-to-table cuisine.
West Valley Home and Landscape Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Glendale Civic Center — Free admission — Explore the latest home and garden trends with local experts and products.
Quilt Arizona! 2026
8 AM – 5 PM — Martin Auto Museum and Event Center — Check website for costs — Experience the artistry and community of quilting at this annual showcase.
Mecum Auto Auction
8 a.m. — State Farm Stadium — Tickets starting at $62 — Experience an unforgettable auto auction event featuring unique and classic cars.
Comedy Hypnosis Show with Johnathan Smith
7-9 p.m. — Stir Crazy Comedy Club — Tickets required — Experience a night of laughter and mind-bending entertainment with audience participation and hypnotic feats.
Putt for a Cause: 20 Year Anniversary Fundraiser
9 a.m. – 11 p.m. — PopStroke — Mini golf games support foster youth — Celebrate 20 years of uplifting foster youth with every putt.
McDonald's All American Games
4-5 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Ticketed event — Witness the nation's top high school basketball players showcase their talents in a legacy event.
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