Good Day
Glendale
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Glendale. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Murder Ink Productions is offering an immersive murder mystery dinner at Buca di Beppo at Arrowhead—where guests solve clues and play roles during a shared meal—and will join Fall Fest on November 8 at Margaret Hanson Park to extend their interactive holiday experience. CW7 Arizona
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nine students from four Deer Valley Unified high schools became semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program after taking the PSAT—finalists will be named in February from over 16,000 high-scoring students nationwide. Glendale Independent
- ➤ Christine Twidwell is the principal of Insight Academy of Arizona (5323 N. 99th Ave. in Glendale) and has spent nearly a decade helping students get a flexible, personalized online learning experience. She said getting involved with local events and volunteer work, like serving meals at a shelter for women and children (offering job training), builds strong community bonds in Arizona. Glendale Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Independence High School has started a composting program that turns cafeteria leftovers and classroom paper into healthy soil to help students learn about reducing food waste and supporting the environment. The program, led by teacher Phuong Kieu and garden sponsor Stephanie Ehrick (a master gardener), plans to expand by sharing produce with the culinary program and possibly the wider community. The Glendale Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Valley residents will join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Westgate Entertainment District (6770 N. Sunrise Blvd. in Glendale) with check-in at 9 a.m., the Promise Garden Ceremony at 9:45 a.m., and the walk beginning at 10 a.m. The event is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Glendale Independent
- ➤ Glendale's Abrazo Arrowhead Campus announced the miracle birth of baby Benzi — a remarkable outcome — after Dr. Ravi Gunatilake led a creative treatment plan for Bendu Kiazolu who had experienced several pregnancy losses. Her newborn son was delivered at 32 weeks weighing three pounds — a success that came after a long struggle — and Dr. Gunatilake advised waiting a year before future pregnancies. Glendale Independent
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only way to become excellent is to be endlessly fascinated by doing the same thing over and over.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Glendale
Welcome to the Good Day Glendale, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Glendale, Arizona community. If you like the Good Day Glendale, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Glendale.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Glendale and across Arizona. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Glendale
A free Glendale community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayglendale.com/sitemap