Good morning, Glendale.

Westgate Entertainment District and the Glendale Police Department will host Wheels & Shields, a free family-friendly event on Saturday, Aug.

8 at Water Dance Plaza from 10 a.m. to noon. Families can enjoy interactive police demonstrations (including displays of patrol SUVs, motorcycles, and a SWAT vehicle) as well as live drone shows and giveaways.

Historic photos from Glendale archives document Arrowhead Ranch’s citrus production from the 1960s to the 1980s (the local mall is named after the ranch), highlighting a key piece of our city’s heritage.

Glendale's Foothills Library branch (19055 N.

57th Ave.) will host Lessons from a 1.5-Million-Year-Old Fossil Face at 6:30–7:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 with Dr. Karen Baab and a Percy Jackson-themed meet for tweens at 4–5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14; meanwhile, Velma Teague Library is closed for repairs.

Glendale is preparing a compensation plan (pending a federal decision) if Arizona’s Colorado River water allocation is reduced by 760,000 acre-feet over the next two years, a change that will affect local Central Arizona Project users.

Carson Beck makes his NFL debut today as he leads the Cardinals in an exhibition game in Canton + Kenny Pickett starts for the Panthers, setting the stage for preseason action ahead of regular season play.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Check for ticket prices — Experience your favorite monster trucks in a thrilling live performance.