Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
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🏘️ Community
Eyemart Express donated nearly $100,000 worth of frames and glasses accessories to Glendale charity EyeCare4Kids on Oct.
9 in honor of World Sight Day — the contribution, which includes 834 frames and 2,001 accessories, will help children in low-income areas get free eye exams and clear vision for school success.
🎭 Culture
Rush has expanded its reunion tour by adding 17 new cities—including a stop at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on Dec.
1—and fans can sign up for the artist presale by 8:59 p.m. on Oct. 23; presale tickets will begin at noon on Oct. 27 with general tickets on sale at noon on Oct. 31.
Tickets for multi-platinum singer-songwriter Conan Gray’s Wishbone World Tour with special guest Esha Tewari are on sale this week in Glendale—general sales begin at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct.
24. The global tour will reach Desert Diamond Arena in the West Valley on March 13.
🏛️ Government
On October 18, thousands gathered along Bell Road in the Northwest Valley for No Kings protests that were part of a national series of peaceful demonstrations.
Organized by five local groups, volunteers counted about 8,061 participants across 10 protest sites in the 8th Congressional District — with only a few minor incidents reported.
🏥 Health
Tomorrow, International Stuttering Awareness Day will honor the 70 million people who stutter and call for understanding instead of judgment.
Glendale native Kaleb Brown, a job coach with the Hope Group and a member of the National Stuttering Association, said he learned to view his stutter as a strength — a change that has helped him build resilience.
🏈 Sports
The Arizona Cardinals lost a close game to the Packers, marking their fifth straight loss by four points or less.
Coach Jonathan Gannon said—no easy fix exists—and the team will use their bye week to work on mistakes before playing the Cowboys on Nov. 3.
🎉 Glendale Events
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Halloween Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
5-6:30 p.m. — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dazzling display of hot air balloons amidst a fun-filled Halloween atmosphere with activities for the whole family.
Harry Potter Halloween Celebration
10 AM – 5 PM — English Rose Tea Room — $35 – $70 — Experience a magical Halloween with Potter-themed tea, entertainment, and trivia.
IP Utility Safety Conference & Expo
9:30 AM-6:00 PM — Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center — Paid entry — Engage in three days of safety-focused discussions and networking for utility professionals.
RocktoberFest
6:00 – 11:59 PM — Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley — Cost not specified — Celebrate Oktoberfest with food, fun, and rock 'n roll festivities.
Halloween Trick or Trot Run
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Grand Canal Linear Park — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a 5K, 10K, or half marathon with a spooky twist and some free Halloween candy afterward.
Salute to Veterans Marathon
3:00 PM – 6:59 AM — Glendale Heroes Regional Park — Free entry — Honor our heroes with a race through picturesque trails to celebrate Veterans Day.
Arizona Jazz Festival with Charlie Wilson and Friends
12-10 PM — West Valley Events Complex — Friday Pass Only — Enjoy a night filled with soulful jazz performances from renowned artists including Charlie Wilson and Anthony Hamilton.
Arizona Fall Festival Volunteer Opportunity
All day — Local First Arizona — Free entry — Celebrate Arizona’s local flavor with vendors, food, and family fun at this eco-friendly festival.
Arizona Jazz Festival featuring Al Green, Babyface, and Robin Thicke
12:00 – 8:00 pm — West Valley Events Complex — Ticketed event — Experience soulful performances from renowned artists in a vibrant atmosphere.
Phoenix Speed Dating for Singles Age 50+
5:30-7:30 p.m. — PopStroke — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches and discover if love is in the air at this vibrant speed dating event.
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