Glendale Community College maker-center ribbon cutting, as pictured in the source report. Image source: ABC15 Arizona
Glendale Community College opened its STEAMworks Innovation Center on Thursday, a 10,000-square-foot facility built to give West Valley students hands-on time with the tools industry actually uses, ABC15 reports. It holds two main spaces: a virtual and augmented reality room for immersive simulations, and a maker space with 3D printers, drone technology, CNC routers, laser cutters, mills, lathes and welding stations. Dean of Career and Technical Education Dr. Susan Campbell said the point is getting students ready for careers, not just classrooms, whether they are artists or engineers. The project grew from an initial $1 million vision to roughly $7.5 million, funded primarily through grants including a $5 million STEM grant, which Campbell tied to the West Valley's fast-changing employer base.
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Impact Gymnastics Academy lists its new Arrowhead location as open at 8154 W. Bell Road in Glendale. A grand-opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, from 1 to 3 p.m., with open gym, a bounce house, a food truck and raffles. The operator requires a signed waiver before participants enter the gym floor. Check with the gym for participation and admission details.
Westgate lists free holiday activities at Fountain Park from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on November 11, 18 and 25 and December 2, 16 and 23, 2026. There is no event December 9. The November 11 theme features Anna, Elsa and Olaf; November 18 features Bluey and Bingo. Music, games and character photos are planned, with appearances and activities subject to change. The organizer lists free admission and parking.
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Bed Bath & Beyond plans to open a 19,000-square-foot store at 7580 W. Bell Road in Glendale on November 7, 2026, according to its parent company’s November 5 announcement. The store will carry bedding, bath products, kitchen tools, storage and home décor. Announced hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Check the retailer’s information before traveling.
