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October 29, 2026

Community Concert Honoring Veterans

Thursday, October 29, 2026

West Valley Wind Ensemble: your community concert band playing patriotic tunes honoring veterans. Free admission, donations accepted More about: Community Concert Honoring Veterans

The Addams Family opens October 23rd at TheaterWorks!

Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from Friday, October 23, 2026 through Sunday, November 8, 2026

TheaterWorks next show is The Addams Family! This musical will run from Oct 23rd - Nov 8th! More about: The Addams Family opens October 23rd at TheaterWorks!

Martin’s Auto Repair Celebrates 55 Years With Community Cookout and Charity Raffle

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Martin’s Auto Repair, a longtime award-winning Phoenix auto repair business, invites the community to celebrate its 55th anniversary. More about: Martin’s Auto Repair Celebrates 55 Years With Community Cookout and Charity Raffle

October 29, 2026

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