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Luna Grill opened its third Arizona restaurant on Aug. 20 at 9750 W. Indian School Road. The Mediterranean fast-casual spot is the brand's first West Valley location, following Mesa and Gilbert.
This brief records the information reported on Aug 22, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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Avondale ·
Avondale's Hometown Hero banners honor local veterans and active-duty service members on streetlights along corridors like Dysart Road. The next set goes up in November 2026, around Veterans Day. Nominees must be serving or honorably discharged and have an Avondale connection. Submissions are due Sept. 30 at AvondaleAZ.gov/HometownHero.
Source: City of AvondaleAvondale ·
The NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 runs Sunday, Oct. 18 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale as part of The Chase presented by Mobil 1, with the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series racing Saturday, Oct. 17. Sunday-only and two-day tickets, camping and hospitality are on sale now, and the track is advertising 20 percent off Cup Series tickets, per its event page.
Source: Phoenix RacewayAvondale ·
The City of Avondale's Sam Garcia Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with free, family-friendly programs through September and into October, and the library's annual Tu Herencia celebration lands Saturday, September 26. Check the city's news post for times and the full program list.
Source: City of Avondale