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Glendale
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Glendale. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Andretti Indoor Karting & Games will open its new 98,000-square-foot facility at 6263 N. 99th Ave in Glendale on Tuesday, April 29—offering a sneak preview for the first 1,000 guests from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The grand opening week will include Experience Glendale Day on May 1 and a free one-hour video game card contest on May 3. Glendale Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Barrio Latino, featuring Revele & Gio, returns to Westside Blues, Jazz & More in Glendale today from 7:30-11 p.m. at 17045 N. 59th Ave., bringing their Latin jazz, R&B and soul sounds back for the first time since 2023. Glendale Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West-MEC will celebrate the completion of its Southwest Campus with a Ribbon Cutting event on Thursday, April 17 — where it will launch new Automation and Robotics and IT Security programs. Glendale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Glendale City Council held a workshop on April 1 to review its fiscal year 2026 budget proposal and city staff showed a cautious plan that relies on extra funds for regulatory and contractual costs—each department requested supplementals for services such as public safety and park maintenance. The council will reconvene on April 22 to update the plan, with a vote on May 13 and final adoption scheduled for June 10. The Glendale Star
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Mountain Vista Hike for Beginners
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Foothills on the Preserve — Free entry — Explore the scenic slopes of Phoenix in a beginner-friendly hiking group.
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Elevate Youth Career & Entrepreneur Summit
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Arizona State University West Valley Campus — Free entry — Showcase your business and connect with Arizona’s future workforce and entrepreneurs.
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Richiman and Groove Nice: 2025 RNGN West Coast Tour
6-10 p.m. — Westside Blues and Jazz — No cover charge — Celebrate the return of Richiman and Groove Nice with an unforgettable evening of music in Glendale.
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Carmela y Más (Latin Jazz)
7:30-11 p.m. — Westside Blues and Jazz — 2 drink minimum — Experience the electrifying Afro-Cuban rhythms of a renowned Latin Jazz band led by award-winning producer Carmela Ramirez.
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Paint Nite: Raspberry Sunday
1-3 p.m. — Starlite Lounge — $45 per person, supplies included — Unleash your creativity as you paint your masterpiece with cocktails in hand.
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Easterfest
2-8 p.m. — Thunderbird Paseo Park — Family-friendly event — Experience Easter in Wonderland with characters, an egg hunt, crafts, and games.
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West Valley Job Fair
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center — Free entry — Discover exciting job opportunities in Glendale at this engaging job fair.
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Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns Live Performance
7:30-11 p.m. — Westside Blues and Jazz — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of soul, R&B, and funk with the energetic Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns.
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Hire A Hero Arizona Networking Event
4-7 p.m. — Dillon's KC BBQ Arrowhead — Free entry — Connect with fellow Veterans and First Responders over delicious barbecue and networking opportunities.
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Disney On Ice - Into the Magic
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience beloved Disney characters come to life on ice for the first time in Glendale!
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