Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Goodyear. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local singer-songwriter Calvin Rainwater brings his country sound to Goodyear—shaped by his Arizona roots and family music traditions—and Saddle Mountain Brewing Company welcomes him as he performs tunes that draw on his childhood memories. Goodyear Independent
- ➤ A new exhibit at the P.W. Litchfield Heritage Center now open in Litchfield Park shows the history of lighter-than-air flight, from 18th-century hot air balloons to 20th-century military blimps, and highlights Goodyear Aircraft’s role in airship advances. The exhibit—Lighter Than Air: Balloons, Blimps, and Dirigibles—offers visitors a clear look at how airships were used in warfare, races, and travel. Goodyear Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West-MEC Career Academy opened at Agua Fria High School, marking a new chapter in career education for West Valley students. The academy offers technical programs in welding, plumbing, electrical work, automotive technology, and diesel mechanics (with modern classrooms and industry-grade equipment) and enrolled its inaugural cohort this fall (a collaboration among West-MEC, the district, and local industry partners). West Valley View
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ As fall arrives, Arizonans are leaving gyms for outdoor trails and bike paths—this change leads to more injuries like sprains, broken bones, and dehydration. Health experts advise using proper shoes, trekking poles, and hydration packs while taking it slow to help avoid these injuries. Goodyear Independent
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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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RHCSA Exam Preparation Training
5 days — Lifework Education — $2250 — Accelerate your Linux system administration skills with this intensive RHCSA exam prep course.
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