Good morning, Glendale.

Foothills Recreation and Aquatic Center on 5600 W.

Union Hills Drive will host beginner country line dance and beginner belly dance classes on Aug. 7 — the line dance runs from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and the belly dance runs from 6 to 7 p.m., with fees of $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents for each eight-week course.

A 21-year-old woman died after being struck in a hit-and-run near West Bell Road in Glendale on June 23 at around 9 p.m., and police arrested Katiya Clark (25) who allegedly left the scene in a damaged 2018 Buick Envision without stopping.

Glendale police arrested multiple people in connection with the homicide of 30-year-old Grant Siefert, who was found stabbed nearly two dozen times near 55th and Peoria avenues last November—authorities declined to reveal more as the investigation remains active.

Glendale Public Library will host a writer in residence program from August through October that offers one-on-one consultations and creative workshops led by poets Rosemarie Dombrowski and Shawnte Orion.

The program features sessions on creative writing techniques and poetic writing for wellness at Velma Teague and Foothills Library branches.

Cubanitas Kitchen is now open in historic downtown Glendale as owners Lennis and Angel celebrate three years in business.

They began with a food truck in 2022 and moved to a new spot near (51st and Olive), where they serve Cuban sandwiches, ropa vieja and other family recipes along with Cuban music and dancing.

Back to School Supply Drive

3-10 p.m. — Retail Therapy AZ — Free entry — Support local students with school supply donations and enjoy a book exchange.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

12:30–2:00 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Experience the thrill as your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks light up the arena.

Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of country music with Chris Stapleton and special guest Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives.

Chris Stapleton Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of Chris Stapleton live in concert.

Big Zephyr Tribute to Eagles, Ronstadt and Friends

3-6 p.m. — Westside Blues and Jazz — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a night filled with classic hits from Eagles and Linda Ronstadt performed by talented local musicians.

Learn to Skate – Skate Lessons

5-6 p.m. — Great Skate — $12 admission includes skate rental — Roll with confidence in our fun and inclusive skate lessons.

Lainey Wilson Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Footprint Center — Ticket required — A night of live country music from rising star Lainey Wilson.

NFL Preseason: Raiders vs. Cardinals

7-8:30 p.m. — State Farm Stadium — Tickets from $27 — Catch the Raiders take on the Cardinals in an exciting NFL preseason matchup.