🐝 Weekly Roundup - Issue No. 32

April 17, 2025 • Est. Time to Read: 12 minutes

Hello, Wild West, West Valley!

Spring Fever is in the air and I have the numbers to prove it! Last week’s event listing page set the record for the most-clicked event page to date! And this weekend’s listings are setting a record for the most ever listings! Saturday is 🚀!!!

If you’ve been around a while, you may recall that the reason I started The Buzz in the first place, was because I kept missing things. I finally got so annoyed, I decided to find a solution. The Buzz is also a resource that I actually use and refer to too!

It’s also become a way for me to become more connected to the community and to life here in Arizona. From the messages I receive, many of you feel more connected now too. Last week, I got the kindest message from someone who illustrated that point… It meant so much to me that I’m sharing those ‘Kind Words’ below.

Now let’s get into it, 🐝 cause…

The more you know, the more you go!

~ ❤️ Vanessa

P.S. As I was writing this today, there was a giant ‘boom’ that really shook me up! I immediately posted on social media and many others felt it too. I’ve made a few calls but so far haven’t been able to find out what it was. It felt very much like an earthquake at first, because I heard it before I felt it. I know it wasn’t that, or a sonic boom, or the jets… If I find out more, I’ll post it on The Buzz’s Instagram.

REVIEW: THE VIC BAR + KITCHEN

👏 Oh boy, this has been a long time coming! The Vic is one of my favorite local spots and the place I always take visitors as it perfectly showcases the beauty of the desert and the valley. Plus, the food is really delicious too! So delicious, in fact, that…

EARTH DAY 🌍️ 

🌳 Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22nd, so what better time to introduce you to Gayla and her business, No Trace! Her passion for sustainability, ecological living, and commitment to reducing waste is truly inspiring. Thank you, Gayla, for leading the way in educating us about the importance of reducing our use of single-use plastics and for your wonderful eco-friendly home + personal care offerings to help us accomplish that!

🎉 Celebrate Earth Day with Gayla and No Trace at the Saturday Mercado at Coldwater Coffeehouse in Avondale on Saturday, April 19th from 9 AM - 1 PM.

WHAT’S BUZZIN’ 🐝 

THINGS TO DO 🎡 

LIVE MUSIC MIX 🎤 

KARAOKE & LIVE MUSIC EVENTS

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FOR THE ❤️ OF DOGS

🐰 Just in Time for Easter! You can have your very own Bunnie! This sweet 7-year-old poodle mix, weighing in at 14 pounds, is the definition of resilience. She arrived at the rescue matted, overweight, and in need of dental care—but with some TLC, she’s on the road to recovery! Bunnie’s lost some weight (you go girl!) and is feeling much better, but she’s still on her wellness journey and would love a home where she can continue with healthy snacks and daily walks.

Bunnie is great with other dogs, good with gentle kids, but would really thrive in a calm, quiet home. She’s doggie door trained, polite, and ready to love you!

Bunnie’s adoption donation includes her vaccinations, deworming, spay, grooming, dental care, microchip, collar, leash, and toys.

🐾 Hop to it! Apply here to adopt Bunnie.

🦎 😸 🐄 🐷 🐢 

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5-SECOND FACTS ⏱️ 

Talking Trash Quiz

Guess the number of pounds of trash (aka 'solid waste') a Buckeye household generates, on average, per week? [No peeking, answer at the end of the letter.]

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KIND WORDS 🌺 

🐝 Thank you, thank you, thank you to Barbara Lenards for taking the time to submit this comment! Your use of the 🐝’s and what you said got me all choked up. Building community and connections is what The Buzz is all about and I learned first-hand how important it is to feel like you 🐝-long! ❤️ 

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IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW 📌 

  • 📣 I know the Monroe Avenue Streetscape ‘improvement’ is a big source of contention & frustration around town. Well, now’s your chance to have your voice heard! Please attend the Downtown Streetscape Meeting at Buckeye City Hall on Wednesday, April 23rd at 5:30 PM.

  • ♥️ Tickets are now on sale for the next Helping One Woman scheduled for April 30, 2025, from 6:30-8:30 PM @ Tuscany Falls at Pebble Creek in Goodyear.

  • 🧹Easter is the busiest holiday at White Tank Mountain Park and they need our help to tidy things up. The White Tank Post-Easter Clean-Up is scheduled for Monday, April 21st from 8 AM - 12 PM. Registration is required but as of this writing, there are still spots available. 

  • 🎨 The Buckeye City Hall Art Show opens April 21st and runs through May 8th.  Visit and vote for your favorite pieces - 530 E. Monroe Avenue, Buckeye.

  • 🧳 The Junk in the Trunk April Market is scheduled for April 25-27th at WestWorld in Scottsdale. I’ve been wanting to go to this for years! If you go let me know! 

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Until next week…

💌 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 here.

🗑️ Quiz Answer: On average, a Buckeye household generates 49 pounds of trash per week!

*Source: Robert van den Akker, CPM, RS, CPWP-M, Environmental Operations Manager, Buckeye Public Works Dept.

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