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🌱 Why the Arizona Balloon Classic is leaving Goodyear after seven years
Good morning Goodyear! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why the Arizona Balloon Classic is leaving Goodyear after seven years
- Planning lights in Goodyear or Litchfield Park? Check these safety tips
Also on today's calendar: International John Violinist coming to The Herberger Theater Center Stage West on Sun. January 4, 20.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Goodyear? Post it to Goodyear photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 45 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 45.
- Thursday: Pleasantly warm with sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arizona Balloon Classic returning to where it started (ahwatukee.com) — Goodyear residents will see the Arizona Balloon Classic leave the city after seven years because rapid development has squeezed out the open parking and launch space the festival needs. Organizers praise Goodyear but say they must return to larger, more flexible grounds at Gila River’s Wild Horse Pass, where expanded parking, new competitive balloon events, and all-day entertainment are planned for Jan. 16–18. 
• Litchfield Park offers holiday lights tour (yourvalley.net) — Litchfield Park is inviting residents to register their decorated homes for the city’s popular Holiday Lights Tour through December 19, with an online map guiding nighttime drives. As displays go up, Goodyear police are urging everyone to inspect lights and cords, avoid overloaded outlets, and follow basic fire-safety steps to prevent holiday-related home fires across nearby communities.
📸 Around Goodyear
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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International John Violinist coming to The Herberger Theater Center Stage West on Sun. January 4, 20
Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix
6:00 pm
Sunday January 4
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Other local events
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Preschool Storytime
Georgia T. Lord Library , Programming Room , Goodyear
10:00 am -
Gingerbread House Decorating Competition
Georgia T. Lord Library at Community Room
1:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Grannycore at Civic Center Library (All Ages)
Avondale Civic Center Library , 11350 W Civic Ctr Dr , Avondale
4:30 pm -
Soccer Game GL vs CB
Villa de Paz Elementary School , 4940 N 103rd Ave , Phoenix
4:30 pm -
Soccer Game GL vs CB at VDP East Field
Villa de Paz Elementary School , 4940 N 103rd Ave , Phoenix
4:30 pm -
Hurley Ranch Science Fair/Specials Showcase
Union Elementary School Tolleson, AZ 85353
5:00 pm -
Reindeer Run (During Specials)
Canyon Breeze Elementary School AVONDALE, AZ 85392
7:30 am -
Teen Craft at Sam Garcia Library (ages 13-17)
Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library , 495 E Western Ave , Avondale
3:00 pm -
Soccer game GL vs CB East Field
Garden Lakes Elementry School AVONDALE, AZ 85392
4:30 pm -
Tax Lien Live Event, Avondale
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Avondale , 11460 W Hilton Wy , Avondale
12:30 pm -
Extended Holiday
Tolleson - AZ 85353 -
Christmas Holiday
Tolleson - AZ 85353
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
Thursday December 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
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- The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Store Merchandiser in Goodyear. Apply here.
- Arizona Staffing posted a job opening for Forklift Operator Warehouse in Goodyear. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goodyear here.
🗞 Nearby News
Avondale
- Turn your backyard into an oasis with a hot tub from Bullfrog Spas (abc15.com)
- Mercy House Community Center in Avondale faces amplified challenges during holidays due to increased demand (nevalleynews.org)
Tolleson
- Mom accused of child abuse, assault after kid found hurt at Tolleson home (azfamily.com)
- Tolleson Union High School District Refusing to Turn Over Financial Information After Accusations of Mishandling Money (intellectualconservative.com)
Litchfield Park
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-- The Patch AM Team
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