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🐝 Weekly Roundup - Issue No. 11
Happy Thursday!
So many fun things going on this week, including the Verrado Vipers’ Round 2 Playoff Game on Friday!
Also, reminding you (and me 🤣 ) that Thanksgiving is less than a week away so get planning, reserving food, or making reservations! More on that below.
Now let’s get into it, 🐝 cause…
The more you know, the more you go!
~ ❤️ Vanessa
In This Week's Issue
🌮 REVIEW: TACOS BARBON
📸 Courtesy of Isai Martinez | Tacos Barbon | ©️2024 The Buckeye Buzz
On Tuesday, We Taco’d…
📸 LOCAL LENS
Spotted these cute javelinas when I was out for a walk the other day. Since it’s only the 2nd time I’ve seen them since we moved here, I thought I’d take this opportunity to research & share some info about them:
Javelina is pronounced “ha-vuh-lee-nuh.”
They travel in packs known as “squadrons.”
Although they may resemble pigs, they are not from the pig family.
Javelinas, also known as peccaries or skunk pigs, and are pig-like ungulates of Tayassuidae family.
The biggest difference between them and pigs is that they have tusks, which are short & straight.
They use their jaws and tusks to crush seeds, slice plant roots, and for defense.
They are said only be aggressive when they feel threatened but I don’t want to test that theory.
They can run up to 35 miles per hour!
There are 3 species of peccaries living in the Southwestern US and through Central America.
The Javelinas who live in our area are referred to as “collared peccary.”
Javelinas measure between 2’11”-4’3” and a full-grown adult weighs between 44-88 lbs.
People in my neighborhood regularly have heir cacti eaten, planters knocked over & broken, pumpkins munched on the porch, all by squadrons of javelinas who roam the streets at night.
As I’m writing this, a post appears in my Facebook feed by someone saying their yard is being ravaged by javelinas… Good reminder to not leave real pumpkins on your porch and use plastic pots, because when a javelina comes to town, they don’t mess around.
👀 Here’s to looking at Buckeye, or life, through your eyes! Submit your favorite photo for a chance to get featured here! Go on, get snapping!
Email your favorite photo & details to: [email protected]
😎 WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
🎡 THINGS TO DO
🎁 Vendor Markets, Art Festivals, Thanksgiving Day Events, and so much more… Details ⬇️
🎸 LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN
🎵 Live Music, DJ (including DJ Trivia), and Karaoke events happening this week can be found ⬇️
🔎 IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW
As of November 23rd, Tempo Urban Bistro now serves brunch every Saturday & Sunday. Be sure to make reservations via their linked website.
Still looking for Thanksgiving Options? Be sure to check out our 1st Annual Gobble Gobble Guide that was released as part of last week’s issue.
If you missed the boat on ordering in and/or want to eat out, check out Open Table for places still offering Thanksgiving seating options. As of this writing, there are still quite a few open tables, both locally and within 30-45 minutes of here.
Verrado & Victory Residents: In the coming days, as part of construction development, there will be rock blasting at the base of the mountains north of The Vic. This is likely to result in loud noises throughout the area.
FOR THE ❤️ OF DOGS
🐶+🧑🎄 = Santa Paws: Brink your camera & take a picture of your pet with Santa | $25 - Tickets Req’d | The Center on Main - Verrado | 12-5 PM
🐕️ West Valley Animal Rescue is still in need of pens, folders, gently used blankets, comforters, sheets, towels (bath size), collars, crates, leashes, laundry soap & folders. Arrange pick up or you can drop off in Goodyear by contacting them in the comments on the linked FB post.
🐶 🦎 😸 🐄 🐷 🐢
📸 I am seeking pictures of your animals so I can feature your creatures here! Email me your favorite photo & details: [email protected]
COMMUNITY 💟 HEARTBEAT
Volunteer Opportunity - Thanksgiving Meal Prep. @ The Elks Lodge - Buckeye | Wednesday, November 27th from 11AM-3PM | Please contact Jeannie to sign up - this phone number: 480-692-8419 (# on linked flier is incorrect).
Wrap-a-Thon: HOT Community Foundation needs help wrapping 4,000 gifts on 11/25 & 11/26 in Goodyear. If you want to volunteer to wrap, submit this form.
Friends of the Buckeye Public Library are accepting donations of books, CDs, DVDs, Games, Magazines & Puzzles in preparation of their December sale. Donations can be dropped off during regular business hours at either location. Address and hours can be found here.
🏈 PLAYOFF SEASON 🏈
🏆️ Verrado Vipers’s Head Football Coach, Jeremy Hathcock, has been selected as All Region Coach of the Year! Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to the team!
⚡️ Numerous Vipers also received All-Region 1st & 2nd Team Recognition & Honorable Mentions. See the complete list here.
🔥 The November 15th 1st-Round Playoff Game against Notre Dame Prep was a nail biter… With only 17 seconds left in the game, Malachi Wilt, threw a pass to Deriece Brown (5A Desert West All-Region 1st Team Defensive Back) who caught the ball and ran for the winning touchdown! Vipers dominate 17-14! If you missed that incredible play, or want to see it again, watch mdereskymedia’s reel on Instagram here.
If you’re unable to make the 3½ hour drive on Friday to Sierra Vista, AZ, for Round 2 of the playoffs (schedule below), subscribe to the NFHS Network and watch it at home. A monthly pass is $11.99.
⬇️ ROUND 2 - PLAYOFF SCHEDULE ⬇️
DATE/TIME | TEAMS | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
Friday, 11/22 | 7 PM | Verrado Vipers @ Buena Colts |
🐝 THIS & THAT 🐝
💻️ Right before I hit publish on this issue, I see that the MacBook Pro M4 is on sale for less than I paid for the standard MacBook Pro - on sale - a few weeks ago at Costco!!! Really wishing I could’ve waited and got this deal instead!*
🎈I have been seeing these “Surprise Breakfasts” by Yamy Yamy in my FaceBook feed for weeks now so I am really excited to finally share! Very creative way to surprise someone for their birthday, anniversary, or just 🐝 cause! And, it looks like they are totally customizable - haven’t seen two alike yet! Click on linked FaceBook post for contact & ordering info.
👓️ I am shocked that I have had these 3 pairs of reading glasses since October 2023 and none of them have broken! Prior to finding these, I was ordering expensive (and cute) reading glasses from a well-known company but the frames would break after only a few months! I love finding better products & saving money and I get complimented on these often! Be sure to check the box on the Amazon page for an extra 15% off (expires 11/21).*
✌️’Tis the season for… switching up from my everyday anxiety to my fancy holiday anxiety. Which is why I am so grateful that this post about “Rumination” by my friend, Wendie Briggs (MFT) - part of her “Constellations Newsletter” - landed in my inbox at just the right time! Overthinking is my drug of choice so I really, really appreciate the powerful “antidotes” she shared. While you’re there, be sure to subscribe to receive all of her powerful writings delivered directly to your inbox.
🎄 It’s time to order your trees/wreaths/garland! Pick up dates are December 2, 3 & 4th. All details can be found at sweetflowerhome.com.
*Denotes affiliate link. Please see full disclaimer at the bottom of the newsletter.
🔗 ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
I’m inching my way closer to releasing advertising & sponsorship package options. I know there are many of you who have been waiting for this since I released the first issue. Thank you for your patience. 🙏
If you are interested in options to showcase your business on an ongoing basis, please email me at [email protected] to get on the list to apply when those options become available (in the very near future). When you email me, I will need:
You/your business contact info;
Your social media links; and
If you are the type of business that requires licensing (e.g., cottage baker), I need confirmation you are licensed. You don’t have to send me your license, I’ll take your word for it. 😉
➡️ I am looking forward to connecting our community with you & you with our community! This newsletter was born out of that necessity. ❤️
Until next week…
💌 If you enjoyed this issue, please share it with someone who is excited about their lil’ turkey coming home from college for the holidays! 5 more days for me!
And, as always, I’m here for any feedback, thoughts, topic suggestions, or if you just want to say hello. Reach me by replying to this email or directly at [email protected].
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