Hello Casa Grande! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Walmart drone delivery, a fly-in breakfast, and summer movie night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New chapter for locals: Nearby San Tan Valley will take over local services on July 1 as Arizona’s newest town. Interim Mayor Daren Schnepf leads until the first election on Aug. 4 -- learn more about incorporation.
New leadership milestone: Meiko Onken was appointed CEO of Banner Casa Grande Medical Center effective June 22, bringing 30-plus years of healthcare experience after five years as COO at Banner University Medicine Tucson -- meet Banner’s new CEO.
Delivery takes to the skies: Walmart’s drone delivery could reach the greater Phoenix area soon, including nearby Maricopa. If approved, drones fly 150 feet at 65 mph and lower packages by tether from parking-lot hubs -- see how drone delivery works.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Shaded play break: Live in Acacia Landing? Acacia Landing Park is your clutch, close-to-home option for quick kid energy dumps, with a shaded playground, green belts, and easy walking paths... and yep, it’s for neighbors, so keep it local and mellow.
Brighten your week: Three G's Flowers has been a Casa Grande staple since 1962, crafting everything from just-because bouquets to wedding and sympathy pieces. Order local delivery when you need fresh, thoughtfully designed stems that say thanks, sorry, or I-owe-you-one.
Retro reset, anyone? From NES carts and Game Boy gems to N64, GameCube, Wii, DS, and 3DS finds, Timewarp Gaming keeps the classics playable and the memories crispy. Pop in this week, dig through the shelves, and treat your inner 10-year-old to something that actually still saves.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏀 Girls Basketball Camp @ Coolidge High School | Wednesday (6/24) at 9:00 AM – One day, all girls, all hoops, at the air-conditioned Garrett Motors Roundhouse. Expect skills, scrimmages, and confidence-building, with real coaching instead of YouTube drills, and a blessed chunk of your morning back. Your future point guard gets reps, you get coffee, and quiet.
🏺 Summer Clay Creations @ ArtMobile Creative Center | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Whether you have a grandkid who can't sit still or a teen who needs time off screens, youth pottery classes in Casa Grande make pinch pots, slabs, coils, and sculptures happen. Drop in or do series, $10 per class with clay, supplies, and firings included.
🌊 Our River Stories: The Gila and the Salt @ Casa Grande Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 2:00 PM – Around here, water is never just water, so Zarco is spinning stories of the Gila and the Salt that span 2,000 years. Vibrant history, hard truths, and the River People’s voices, told with heart, make this an all-ages night leaving kids curious and locals humbled.
🛁 Custom Bath Soak @ City of Maricopa Copper Sky Recreation Complex | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Design your own bath soak like a pro, because shoulders that pay property taxes deserve eucalyptus. Bring the kids for the hands-on family session, then circle back for the adults-only round after bedtime, same soothing station, fewer sticky fingers, significantly more peace.
✈ Fly-In Breakfast @ Casa Grande Municipal Airport | Saturday (6/27) at 7:00 AM – Casa Grande Airport does breakfast right, with coffee, bacon, and views that beat your patio. Chat with local aviators, catch takeoffs and landings, and enjoy that faint avgas cologne. It rolls around the last Saturday each month, a reliable fix for plane-watching and pancakes.
🐾 Black Magic Animal Rescue Summerween Adoption Event @ Promenade Indoor Market | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Ready to swap sunburn for a familiar? Slip into the blessed AC at Promenade Indoor Market for a bright, witchy cat adoption hangout with Black Magic Animal Rescue, meet sweet adoptables, learn about TNR and the food pantry, and maybe leave with your new familiar.
🍿 Summer Movie Night @ Deadlift Coffee Shop | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Whether you can quote every summer classic or just need an air-conditioned alibi, Deadlift is going full cinema with a fan-favorite flick, popcorn, coffee, and refreshers. Pull up with a friend, soak in the community vibes, and stay out irresponsibly late. Title drops soon.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Casa Grande report Weather forecastToday — High: 108°F — Low: 80°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 108. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 109°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 109. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. This house is wildBuilt in 2025, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,474 square feet of modern style on a generous 1.25-acre lot. Open-concept living and contemporary finishes keep things fresh inside, while the expansive outdoor space brings room for toys, hobbies, animals, and unforgettable Arizona sunsets. Peaceful, private, and close to town.
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