Friday, August 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Glendale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of August.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Glendale is studying ways to manage its growing peafowl population that has caused thousands of dollars in property damage near parks and libraries. City staff said the birds, now numbering about 130 to 160 and expected to reach 300 by fall, will be examined through humane removal efforts—such as collaborations with Texas A&M and a California firm—to cut long-term cleaning costs. The Glendale Star
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Oldies 2 Souldies Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Enjoy a nostalgic evening with performances from Los Lonely Boys and others.
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Millennium vs Cactus Football Game
7-9 p.m. — Cactus High School — Free entry — Cheer on the local varsity teams in this exciting non-conference matchup.
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Hedgehog Dash 5K/10K/13.1
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Grand Canal Linear Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate National Chocolate Day with a sweet run through beautiful Glendale trails.
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Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers
9:00 AM – 12:05 PM — Salt Tacos y Tequila — Free entry — Catch the Arizona Cardinals battling the Carolina Panthers in an exciting game day atmosphere.
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Kickoff to Oktoberfest
6-11 p.m. — Glendale Civic Center — $45 entry — Celebrate the start of Oktoberfest with German food, live music, and community spirit.
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Level Up Your Fall Workouts with This Must-Have Weighted Vest
If you’re looking to make your fall workouts more effective, we’ve found your new go-to: a best-selling weighted vest that’s perfect for everything from outdoor runs to strength training sessions. With weight options ranging from six to 30 pounds, you can pick the level that fits your goals.
Just throw it on for your next class, run, or gym session, and feel the difference. It adds just the right amount of resistance to help you burn more calories and push a little harder — without needing a bunch of extra equipment.
The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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