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Goodyear
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Goodyear. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cox Charities awarded a $10,000 grant to New Life Center in Goodyear to help survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. The grant is part of their plan to give more money to local groups — with employees raising $540,000 this year — and marks 29 years of support for the community. Goodyear Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Saddle Mountain Brewing Company of Goodyear brought home a Bronze medal at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival in Denver for its Clan-Destine Scottish Ale—making it the most awarded GABF beer in Arizona as owner Laura Hansen said the win adds to a hat trick of awards that includes a Gold at the U.S. Open Beer Championship. Goodyear Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ASU Preparatory Academy invites local families to attend campus tours as they explore new academic programs for grades PreK-8 for the 2025-26 school year—enrollment is ongoing. Goodyear Independent
- ➤ Litchfield Elementary School District ended its 2025 fiscal year nearly balanced with $89.8 million in revenues and $89.1 million in expenditures while teacher pay remained flat. The district maintained a $274 million asset portfolio and is planning a new Troy Gilbert Elementary campus + issued $18.1 million in new bonds. Goodyear Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Abrazo West Campus and the American Heart Association are partnering to offer free hands-only CPR training — teaching local residents chest compressions to respond to heart emergencies effectively. Goodyear Independent
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Home Run Hustle
8-11 a.m. — Goodyear Recreation Center — Registration fee applies — Hit a Home Run for Goodyear Little League with fun races for all ages.
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Trunk or Treat in Goodyear
7-9:30 p.m. — 1360 N Bullard Ave — Free entry — Enjoy tons of candy and games at this festive Halloween celebration.
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Litchfield Park Fall Festival of Arts
All day — Litchfield Park — Varies by vendor — Celebrate fall with fine art, live entertainment, and a Beer and Wine Garden.
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Arizona Jazz Festival featuring Charlie Wilson and Friends
12 – 10 PM — West Valley Events Complex — Passes available — Enjoy a night of soulful performances with top artists in an exquisite jazz setting.
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