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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 WHAT IS CASA GRANDE MAIN STREET? 4 AWARD WINNING NEON SIGN PARK 6

DOWNTOWN MAP

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MAIN STREET LEADERSHIP

12 THE DON FAMILY 14 MAIN STREET MEMBERS 28 CASA GRANDE MAIN STREET MEMBERSHIPS INFO & APPLICATION 36 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 38 EVENT RECAP 42 MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Ruth A. Kramer President Donovan M. Kramer Jr. Co-Publisher/Editor Kara K. Cooper Co-Publisher/Advertising Director Brian D. Kramer Director of Digital Zoe A. Cooper Creative Advertising Manager

Casa Grande Main Street (520) 836-8744 110 W. 2nd St. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 casagrandemainstreet.org Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10062 Casa Grande, AZ 85130

Main Street Focus is published twice a year by Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc., 200 W. Second St., Casa Grande, Arizona 85122, (520) 836-7461. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher. Printed in the United States, Casa Grande, Arizona.

Publication of advertising contained herein does not constitute endorsement.

About the Cover: New art pieces are being installed on Third Street as part of Downtown Casa Grande’s Doors to the Past series.

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WHAT IS Casa Grande Main Street?

Casa Grande Main Street is a nonprofit 501c3 organization working on downtown revitalization and historic preservation.

Casa Grande Main Street works to revitalize historic and traditional commercial areas.

The Main Street approach was developed to save historic commercial architecture and the fabric of American communities, but has become a powerful economic development tool as well. The Main Street program is designed to improve all aspects of Downtown, producing both tangible and intangible benefits. Strengthening public participation and making Downtown a fun place to visit are as critical to Main Street’s future as recruiting new businesses, rehabilitation buildings and expanding parking.

Building on Downtown’s inherent assets–rich architecture, personal service, traditional values and most of all a sense of place–the Main Street approach has rekindled downtown cooperation, entreprenuerism and civic concern. It has earned national recognition as a practical strategy appropriately scaled to local resources and conditions.

MISSION STATEMENT To support the vision of Historic Downtown by enhancing the economic vitality, promoting and marketing the District, fostering partnerships and acting as the lead advocate for Historic Downtown and it’s historic preservation.

VISION STATEMENT Downtown will be an exciting, visually appealing, easily accessible, safe, balanced mix of uses that integrates residential, office, retail, entertainment, dining and cultural and civic activities that is recognized as the heart of the community.

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asa Grande Main Street, through a grant from Partners in Preservation and American Express Foundation, as well as through a partnership with Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc., was able to authentically restore 14 historic signs that now serve as an outdoor museum between the Downtown commercial district to the Downtown arts, culture, and entertainment district.

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Purchase a paver for $100 or a license plate today for $200!

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Railroad ◆ Central School ◆ Hwy. 84 ◆ Casa Grande Dispatch

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Main street leadership HOLLY NASH // EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Holly is a Casa Grande native who graduated from Casa Grande Union High School then earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Arizona. She has been involved in many community based organizations, including the Casa Grande Youth Commission.

Holly grew up loving Casa Grande and is excited to help the Downtown community grow!

ANDY MYERS // PRESIDENT Andy Myers has lived in Casa Grande (his second time) since 2011. He is a real estate professional with EXP and is the national coordinator for Faith, Work and the Immigrant Workforce for the National Immigration Forum. His wife, Stacey, owns and teaches at La Casa Grande Bilingual Early Childhood Academy. They also have 4 amazing children.

MATTHEW WALLIN // VICE PRESIDENT Born and raised in Orange County, California, Matthew Wallin moved to Casa Grande in 2008 when he purchased ‘Round Trip Bike Shop’.

Owning and operating Round Trip Bike Shop has proven to be a deeply fulfilling journey, as it allows Matthew to combine his passion for cycling with the immense satisfaction he gains out of serving his community—the community of Casa Grande. Matthew is a coach for the High School Cycling League, and the technical advisor for the trails on CG Mountain.

ESTHER MORENO // TREASURER Hello. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Esther Moreno. I was born and raised here in Casa Grande. I am married to Johonson Moreno and have five children that were also born and raised in CG. My parents were business owners here in Downtown CG. I believe that is what motivated me to also become a business owner.

I currently am the owner of DownTown Ice Cream Shop, located in Downtown Casa Grande, and also am involved with Downtown Mainstreet. I have been a RN in the community for the last 22 years.

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RICHARD ROSALES // SECRETARY Richard is the Public Affairs Manager for Arizona Public Service in Southeast Arizona and has been President of CG Main Street board since 2016. Born and raised in Eloy, his passion for Pinal County and thriving Downtown communities is evident in his service. He resides in Casa Grande with his wife, Wanda.

STEPHANIE FIMBRES // OFFICE MANAGER Stephanie is a transplant turned dedicated local, raising 2 children with husband, Nelson. She graduated from CG Union (2007), Central Arizona College (2024), 7 years as Director of First Impressions at Fertizona Inc. and served on the board for YRHAP.ORG. She cherishes this opportunity to serve the Casa Grande community.

PAULA LAMBERT // BOARD MEMBER Paula Lambert is the owner of AZ New Horizon Realty. The company has two offices in Casa Grande with 21 agents who specialize in residential and commercial real estate. Paula has been active for many years in our community as a member/volunteer for a variety of business and civic organizations.

JOE LEOS // BOARD MEMBER My name is Joe Leos, and I was born and raised in Casa Grande.

I attended Arizona State University after graduating from CGUHS in 2005 and obtained a degree in Tourism Development and Management. For ten years, I worked in the luxury resort industry.

After years of working in the corporate sector, I realized my true calling was community and giving back. In 2019, I joined the Casa Grande Fire Department and discovered my real calling in life.

Giving back to the community that helped shape me has been one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. Jessica, my wife, recently became a registered nurse and now works at our local hospital. Our two children are our world, and we consider ourselves fortunate to be able to raise them in the community where I grew up.

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the Don Family

THE QUINTESSENTIAL AMERICAN STORY:

DON MARKET & CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA

By Perry Don and Terri Nishimura, great-grandchildren of Sing Gee Don

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n the corner of Florence and First Streets in Casa Grande sits the old Don Market. If you drive by today, you’ll see it’s being renovated after many years of unuse. The story of Don Market is one of the American Dreams come true.

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traveled from Canton, China to Tucson and began working in a grocery store. His son, June Don, and his wife, Oi Shau Don, later joined him, and together they started Don Market in Casa Grande. Initially the family grocery store was on Main Street and then moved to Florence Street several years later. The Don family loved the town of Casa Grande. June quickly learned English, Spanish, and at least two Native American dialects. Eight of their children were born in Casa Grande, except for one son, Cleve, who was born on the USS President Cleveland and named in its honor. All of the children except Shirley, who passed away as a child, worked in the store at one time or another.

After June’s death, his sons Franklin and Cleve ran the business until their retirement in 1988, when their eldest sister, Fay Don, took over until closing the store in the early 1990s. Fay passed in 2020, and her sister Fanny Chew, who inherited the property, dreamed of restoring Don Market. She began the project in 2022 but passed in May 2024 at age 96. Her daughters are now working to make her dream a reality.

During its heyday, Don Market was a community hub where townspeople gathered, shopped on credit, and knew the staff by name. The butchers were renowned for their expertise. Don Market sponsored sports teams and supported charity drives, becoming a vital part of the community. Casa Grande embraced

this Chinese immigrant merchant and his family. All eight children were very active in school sports and clubs, graduating from Casa Grande Union High School. Two served with honor in the military during WWII. Today, one son, retired Pinal County Attorney and Pinal County Superior Court Judge, James Don, still lives in Casa Grande. The Don family’s story lives on through many descendants who are dentists, surgeons, pharmacists, veterinarians, healthcare administrators, lawyers, therapists, researchers and more, continuing the legacy of the American Dream. All thanks to Casa Grande, that embraced and supported this family.

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Main Street Members INSIDE DOWNTOWN CASA GRANDE

ARTMOBILE 422 N. Florence St. 520-858-5136

ABIDING IMPRESSION SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY 719 N. Center Ave. 520-466-5062 aztshirts.com

ARIZONA HOME PROS 404 N. Marshall St. 520-836-0001

ADVENTURES IN STAINED GLASS 407 N. Florence St. 520-421-0210 AGAINST ABUSE, INC. 119 N. Florence St. 520-836-1239

ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE 50 N. Brown Ave. 800-240-2014 AZ NEW HORIZON REALTY 107 E. 4th St. 520-836-1001

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BEDILLON’S RESTAURANT 800 N. Park Ave. 520-836-2045

BRUTINEL PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL 600 E. 1st St. 520-836-5802

BIG HOUSE CAFÉ 104 E. 4th St. 520-836-0041

BURH’S BOOMSTICKS & SPORTING EQUIPMENT 112 W. 2nd St. buhrsboomsticks@gmail.com

BLACKBOX THEATRE 407 N. Sacaton St. 520-414-0150 BLOSSOM DIGITAL MARKETING 408 N. Sacaton St., #A 520-423-8671 BOW WOW MEOW THRIFT STORE AND CONSIGNMENT 315 N. Florence St. 520-836-5118

CASA COLLECTIVE 323 W. 8th St. 503-381-1547 casacollectiveaz.com CASA GRANDE ART ASSOCIATION 319 W. 3rd St. 520-836-3377

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CASA GRANDE BOOKS, MOVIES & MORE 408 N. Florence St. 520-450-6365

CASA GRANDE VALLEY NEWSPAPERS INC. 200 W. 2nd St. 520-836-7461

CASA GRANDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TOURISM OFFICE 575 N. Marshall St. 520-836-2125

CENCI RODRIGUEZ, LMT. 400 N. Marshall St. 520-280-4470

CASA GRANDE GUIDE 404 N. Marshall St. 480-567-0206 casagrandeguide.com CASA GRANDE INTERNET 106 W. 2nd St. 520-421-3333

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CITY OF CASA GRANDE 510 E. Florence Blvd.

520-421-8600 COOK-E-JAR 100 W. 2nd St. 520-836-9294 COOPER & RUETER, LLP 221 N. Florence St. 520-836-8265

GUNNY’S VIEW PHOTOGRAPHY info@gunnysview.com

CREAM OF THE CROP 311 N. Florence St. 520-836-9406 CRUDA COMPOSITIONS STUDIO LLC crudacompositions.studio aimeew247@gmail.com DOWNTOWN ICE CREAM SHOP 112 N. Florence St. 520-280-2979 FEED RIGHT PET FOOD 408 N. Marshall St. 520-200-8844

HOPE MEDICAL CLINIC 500 N. Florence St. adella@cox.net LEW’S CLASSIC CUTS 413 N. Florence St. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-836-9665 Facebook: Lew’s Classic Cuts Barber Shop LIVE RISHI charmayne@liverishi.com

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MUSEUM OF CASA GRANDE 110 W. Florence Blvd.

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RICHELLE’S PAMPERED POODLE 117 E. 4th St. 520-840-5712

PARAMOUNT FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL ARIZONA 420 N. Florence St. 520-426-3500

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PARAMOUNT THEATRE 420 N. Florence St. 520-450-0705 PINAL HISPANIC COUNCIL 330 N. Picacho St. 520-836-9294 PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF CASA GRANDE cgfirefighterscharities@gmail.com

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THE OPPORTUNITY TREE 209 W. 1st St. THE SIGN SHOP 715 N. Center Ave. 520-426-1528 THE SPOTT 412 N. Florence St. THE STUDIO 395 N. Sacaton St. 520-371-1280 THE GARNET AT CASA GRANDE 510 E. 8th St. 520-876-4200

Hearing Care Provider Sales & Service

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WESTERN TRADING POST 403 N. Florence St. 520-426-7702 YOGA RECOVERY AND HEALING ARTS PROJECT yogahealingartsproject@gmail.com yrhap.org

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Hours: M-F 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Main Street Members OUTSIDE DOWNTOWN CASA GRANDE

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS

ACADEMY MORTGAGE 442 W. Kortsen Rd., #104 520-421-1171

on-Profits N Friends of Main Street Small Businesses Corporate Businesses

ANDY MYERS THE REALTOR 602-350-2547

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ARIZONA GRAIN INC. acctpay@arizonagrain.com 520-836-8228

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SUN CORRIDOR 1905 N. Peart Rd. 520-876-5437

ARIZONA SONORAN COPPER COMPANY 950 W. Elliot Rd., #122 Tempe, AZ 85284 520-858-0600

CASA GRANDE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION 520-252-9707

AZ NOTARY & FINGERPRINTING LLC 1147 E. Florence Blvd., #B B&L SIGNS LLC 480-306-2435 signsbandl@gmail.com BAKER TILLY 1115 E. Cottonwood Ln., #100 520-836-8201 THE BALDON TEAM AT NOVA HOME LOANS 15396 N. 83rd Ave., Bldg. B, #100 Peoria, AZ 85381 623-341-0240

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CROSSROADS CHURCH OF CASA GRANDE 2024 E. Florence Blvd.

Casa Grande, AZ 85122 crossroadscg.com 520-509-6731 THE CULINARY MAFIA POP UP KITCHEN catering.rootseatery@gmail.com DHAMAR FASHION STORE 623-428-3805

FIRST AMERICAN CREDIT UNION 1001 N. Pinal Ave. 520-836-8848 FRANKLIN FOODS 1221 W. Gila Bend Hwy. 520-316-3757 FREEDOM, FAITH AND FOOD Kdavis3993@gmail.com 541-944-7896

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ELLISON MILLS CONSTRUCTION LLC 3152 N. Lear Ave., #2 520-876-4004

GIRL SCOUT TROOP 999 4300 E. Broadway Blvd.

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GREAT WESTERN BANK 1300 E. Florence Blvd.

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THE LAND ADVISORS ORGANIZATION 442 W. Kortsen Rd. 520-252-0368

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JOE’S STEAM CLEANING 520-208-7184 K&M ROOFING 520-836-6643 kmroofingsys@yahoo.com KIM McWHERTER DIG MARKETING & EVENTS 480-567-0206

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ROX MEDIA 1919 N. Trekell Rd., #C 520-426-2079

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SOUTHERN PAVILION CASA GRANDE 847 N. Colorado St. 520-431-5465

TITLE SECURITY AGENCY A FIRST AMERICAN COMPANY 421 E. Cottonwood Ln. 520-610-4735

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Stop by to pick up a copy of our local resource publications!

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CLAY - MAKING • Hand-building Classes • Pottery Wheel Instruction • Bisqueware Painting

C ASA GR ANDE SOUTHWEST TACO FEST Headlin er:

Grab your amigos and join us for the Casa Grande Southwest Taco Fest!

TH MARCH 30 , 2024 This event will be filled with your culinary 1 PM - 9 PM favorites of tacos and margaritas!

Location: Dave White Regional Park 2121 N Thornton Rd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122, USA

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MARCH 29TH, 2025 3 PM - 9 PM Location: Dave White Regional Park, 2121 N. Thornton Rd. Casa Grande, AZ 85122, USA

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Casa Grande Main Street Memberships Thank you for your interest in supporting Casa Grande Main Street!

Your contribution matters!

Our architectural heritage, small-town charm, and unique history are worth fighting for--and your contribution is our most powerful tool!

Casa Grande Main Street is not your average Downtown!

Accredited by Main Street America, we use their proven approach to enhance the Historic Downtown experience by focusing on Main Street’s four pillars; economic vitality, design, promotion, and organization.

We revitalize; not demolish, by leveraging the bones of our historic downtown. Main Street’s efforts to preserve Casa Grande’s unique history and charm, in-turn, creates a sense of place that cultivates community pride and unity. This is accomplished by the creation and maintenance of numerous Main Street projects: Neon Sign Park Main Street Alley & Patio Sunset Court/Highway 84 Mural Rose Johnson Murals Doors to the Past More than an organization, we are a community movement by the people, for the people. We exist to take action and preserve Casa Grande's authentic charm, while increasing economic vitality. We do this by driving community spirit and participation with events such as: Celebra! - 1,000 - 1,500 in attendance Oktoberfest - 1,500 - 2,000 in attendance Downtown Halloween Stroll - 5,000 - 6,000 in attendance Annual Street Fair and Car & Bike Show 30,0000 - 40,000 in attendance Downtown Dinner Roll We’ve successfully moved forward on our mission by facilitating opportunities for our members to participate in events, promote their businesses to the community, and engage with their customers and audience: Marketing our members through print & digital media and events Strengthening community connections by expanding partnerships and collaborations Increasing foot traffic with events and programs exclusive to our district Connecting businesses with information, professional resources, professional liaisons, and community networks vested in the success of your business Beautification Projects to enhance the downtown experience We continue to expand the vision of Historic Downtown Casa Grande being a destination robust with a thriving hub of a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, things to do and points of interest with the help of our members who believe in Downtown as much as we do!

Be a steward in our mission of shaping the future of the downtown!

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PINAL COUNTY MAGAZINE

WINTER ISSUE AVAILABLE NOW! Our new issue features this Winter’s premier events in Pinal County!

Subscribe Now for Convenient Mail Delivery of Our Quarterly Magazine If You’re Not Here All Year, We’ll Mail Copies To You With A Change Of Address.

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Casa Grande Main Street Memberships Thank you for your interest in supporting Casa Grande Main Street!

Your contribution matters!

Annual Membership

Why with us?

Our partner architectural heritage, small-town charm, and unique history are worth fighting for--and your contribution is our most powerful tool!

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Main Street Mission Supporter (50 or fewer employees) Not located along the main event and project corridor? Don’t worry! You can still support our efforts and receive member benefits!

Friends of Main Street

Business Supporter

Non-Profit Supporter

For individuals or families who want to directly impact our community, and support our mission and vision for Historic Downtown Casa Grande,!

For businesses not located along the main Downtown Corridor where events and projects are located.

For Non-Profit organizations not located along the main Downtown Corridor where events and projects are located.

Listed as “Friend of Main Street” in the Main Street FOCUS and on Main Street website Free Main Street swag item (changes yearly) Social Media shout-outs

Business listing in Main Street FOCUS and online directory $100 off Street Fair booth First choice in participating in Downtown Halloween Stroll and other events.

Ability to have promos featured on social media and in e-blast (social media audience of 6,000-8,000, eblast audience of 1,700)

$ 75

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Business listing in Main Street FOCUS and online directory $100 off Street Fair booth First choice in participating in Downtown Halloween Stroll and other events.

Ability to have promos featured on social media and in e-blast (social media audience of 6,000-8,000, e-blast audience of 1,700)

$50

Main Street Corporate Partners (more than 50 employees) Our Corporate Partners are vital in helping our organization revitalize Historic Downtown Casa Grande!

Main Street Corporate Supporter

Main Street Corporate Partner

Main Street Corporate Sponsor

For businesses located inside or outside of the Downtown District

For businesses not located along the main Downtown Corridor where events and projects are located.

For business who wish to have a strong presence in helping Casa Grande Main Street meet their goals

Business listing under “Downtown Corporate Partner” in the Main Street FOCUS and on Main Street website $100 off Street Fair booth First choice in participating in Downtown Halloween Stroll and other events when applicable.

Ability to have promos featured on social media and in e-blast (social media audience of 6,000-8,000, e-blast audience of 1,700) Direct public exposure from Main Street events: 2,00040,000 people in foot traffic Direct benefits of Main Street’s beautification efforts, projects, and programs

Business listing under “Main Street Corporate Partner” in Main Street FOCUS and online directory $100 off Street Fair booth Ability to have promos featured on social media and in e-blast (social media audience of 6,0008,000, e-blast audience of 1,700) First choice in participating in Downtown Halloween Stroll and other events when applicable.

A $250 Street Fair sponsorship (Business listed in typeset on promos and car show shirt)

Inside of Downtown- $700 Outside of Downtown - $500

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Large business logo and recognition as a Corporate Sponsor in Main Street FOCUS and on Main Street website.

Ability to have promos featured on social media and in e-blast (social media audience of 6,000-8,000, e-blast audience of 1,700) A $2,500 Street Fair Sponsorship (prominent logo on promos and car show shirt, free booth, etc.)

A $1,000 Terminus Days Sponsorship (logo on promos) First choice in participating in Downtown Halloween Stroll and other events when applicable.

$5,000

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Are you an artist or supporter of the arts?

Art at the Airport

Ongoing showing of local art at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport 6am through 4pm daily

Studio Tour

Meet local artists and see their studios, find unique treasures and bring them home!

Various artists at each location.

March 1-2, 2025 multiple locations TBA, see website for map, Free Admission

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Yartsy! The Artsy Yard Tour

The purchase of a new unit*

Casa Grande Art Association Group Show

Complete Comfort System Solutions Heating & Cooling

A tour of local artistic yards held on March 15, 2025.

New System Sales | Installation

Local artists present their very best work!

November 2025, See website for dates Casa Grande Art Museum, Free Admission

Repair | Maintenance

Holiday Art Market

Shop Local Artisan Made Gifts!

Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving 2025 Casa Grande Art Museum, Free Admission

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Membership Application Member’s Name as you’d like it listed: _____________________________________________ Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________ Business Phone: ________________________________________________________________ Conact Phone (will not be publicly listed):__________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________________________________ Contact Email (will not be publicly listed): __________________________________________ Membership Level:

 Main Street Steward

 Non-Profit Supporter

 Non-Profit Main Street Steward

 Main Street Corporate Supporter

 Directory sign add-on for $50

 Main Street Corporate Partner

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 Main Street Corporate Sponsor

 Friend of Main Street  Business Supporter

Contact Details: Holly Nash, Executive Director | 520.836.7477 | downtown@cgmailbox.com

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Donations Gladly Accepted Monday thru Saturday 10 am till 4 pm

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Calendar of Events JANUARY

24TH ANNUAL STREET FAIR AND CAR & BIKE SHOW January 18 & 19, 2025 @ Historic Downtown Casa Grande TINA HEART AND SOUL January 19 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Paramount Theatre OPEN MIC! ALL ARTS STAGE-YRHAP Every 2nd Saturday, January 11 6:00 p.m. @ Museum of Casa Grande FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY! Every Friday 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Neon Sign Park

FEBRUARY MOTOWN TRIBUTE February 7 @ Paramount Theatre OPEN MIC! ALL ARTS STAGE-YRHAP Every 2nd Saturday, February 8 6:00 p.m. @ Museum of Casa Grande FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY! Every Friday 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Neon Sign Park 36

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MARCH KING AND QUEEN OF ROCK AND ROLL March 8 3:00 p.m. @ Paramount Theatre OPEN MIC! ALL ARTS STAGE-YRHAP Every 2nd Saturday, March 8 6:00 p.m. @ Museum of Casa Grande THE LITTLE MERMAID March 15 – March 30 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. @ Blackbox Theatre 2ND ANNUAL CASA GRANDE SOUTHWEST TACO FEST March 29 3:00 p.m. @ 2121 Thornton Road FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY Every Friday 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Neon Sign Park

APRIL TERMINUS DAYS April 12 @ Historic Downtown Casa Grande

Calendar of Events OPEN MIC! ALL ARTS STAGE-YRHAP Every 2nd Saturday, April 12 6:00 p.m. @ Museum of Casa Grande ARSENIC AND OLD LACE April 18 – April 27 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. @ Blackbox theatre FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY Every Friday 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Neon Sign Park

MAY OPEN MIC! ALL ARTS STAGE-YRHAP Every 2nd Saturday, May 10 6:00 p.m. @ Museum of Casa Grande

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Event Recap | !Celebra! !

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Event Recap | Halloween Stroll

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Event Recap | Downtown Dinner Roll

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Member Spotlight

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SOUTHERN PAVILION CASA GRANDE elcome to Southern Pavilion Casa Grande! Originally built in 2007, located at 847 N. Colorado Street, Southern Pavilion Casa Grande has been serving Casa Grande’s storage needs for the past 11 years, with an emphasis on safety, service and community. We are so grateful to be a part of a growing City like Casa Grande with such diverse talents and accomplishments. Southern Pavilion does more than just offer safe and secure storage to our community, we are regularly involved with numerous fundraisers, non-profits, charities, and toy/ food drives every year. Southern Pavilion 42

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Casa Grande also has an active Facebook page that we use to connect with folks all over town and to announce upcoming community and company events. We have some exciting events planned this year, so stay tuned! Our office also features a rich Resource Center where we have compiled a comprehensive list of wellrespected local businesses, along with complimentary coffee, tea and water. Feel free to stop by to meet us and add your business to the wall!

Our amazing office team is ready and waiting to help you find the best fit for your things, at an affordable price.

We offer a wide variety of storage to accommodate any and all of your needs.

We also offer supplies and boxes for moving and for long term storage. So whether you are looking for storage, moving supplies, to network your business or just a pleasant conversation, please don’t hesitate to stop by and get to know us at Southern Pavilion Casa Grande!

Terminus Days A Celebration of Casa Grande’s Heritage!

Sat. April 12th 9am - 7pm Historic Downtown Casa Grande Mine & Farm Tours

History Walk

Live Entertainment

Crafts

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Judith R., APS Representative

Helping customers in your community find ways to save energy and money.

Every day, you have ways to save on your energy bill and we’re here to help. Schedule a Home Energy Checkup for savings recommendations tailored to your home. Find rebates on smart thermostats, shop energy-efficient appliances and more at the APS Marketplace. Compare your rate plan options and switch to the plan that would have saved you the most money. Find even more ways to save at aps.com/brighter.

“Born and raised in Pinal County, I am honored to serve and support the communities I still call home.”

Richard Rosales, APS Representative

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Casa Grande Offices: (520) 836-1001 3860 N. Pinal Ave. • Suite 5 107 E. 4th St. Casa Grande, AZ

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