West Valley March 2026 by The Grand Season

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CACTUS LEAGUE IMPACT

Here’s a statistical snapshot of the spring training industry’s impact in Arizona:

The 2025 Cactus League season generated an estimated $764 million in economic impact for the state of Arizona, according to a study by Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. The study, which surveyed only out-of-state visitors, also found that the Cactus League generated $450 million for Arizona’s Gross Domestic Product.

The study found that visitor spending reached $378.6 million in 2025.

The Cactus League 221 games drew 1,695,480 fans in 2025. The 2026 season looks forward to including World Baseball Classic teams in our facilities.

The Cactus League created 6,182 annual jobs in 2025, the study found.

Spring training directly generated a total of $32.1 million in taxes for state.

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20 op Five

If your life is anything like mine, the last month has flown by! Just as I recovered from the chaos of the Super Bowl, Phoenix Open and the Olympics—it’s time for Spring Training, March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter!

Recently, I’ve realized when I get busy, I lose sight of my best self. Instead of being patient, I get a little short. This version of me usually shows up while I’m at Costco. During my last visit to Costco, my mood changed due to the shirt the person standing in front was wearing. It read: Dear person behind me, the world is a better place with you in it! Love, the person in front of you.

Immediately, my brain and body reacted to this kind sentiment— my heart rate seemed to slow, and I didn’t feel irritated at the long check-out line. Instead, I reflected on how one act of kindness can truly change a person’s life.

I hope practicing kindness is one of your daily goals, but if you need additional ideas on how to be kind to those in your life, this month’s The Grand Season is chalked full of great ideas.

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Happy Easter,

Melissa Whitton Editor/Associate Publisher

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FLASHBACK

Answers on pg. 16

1. Name the artist who wrote and released “Jump into the Fire.”

2. Who wrote and released “Games People Play”?

3. Name Aerosmith’s first song to reach the charts.

4. Which singer wrote and released “I Go Crazy”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “All the leaves have gone green and the clouds are so low, you can touch them and so, come out to the meadow.”

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DINING GUIDE

STRANGE BUT

According to a poll of 11,000 Americans, 84% of vegetarians and vegans return to eating meat.

Ever wonder where the term “jaywalker” originated? Back in the day, “jay” was slang for a foolish person. So, when pedestrians ignored street signs, to their own peril, they were labeled jaywalkers.

Relative to their body size, barnacles have the largest sex organs in the animal kingdom.

Some beaches in the Maldives glow in the dark.

If you have a daily routine, some scientists believe that your dog can tell when you’re coming home by the amount of your scent that’s left in the house.

As astronauts spend months traveling to Mars, their eyeballs may change shape. Some scientists believe this is due to pressure from fluids that won’t drain from their heads, thanks to low gravity.

During World War II, Charles Richard Drew, a Black physician, developed blood banks for military personnel. However, when he discovered that the military was separating blood donations according to race, he quit working for the Red Cross.

In the popular Roadrunner/Wile E. Coyote cartoons, the latter character shouldn’t have been outwitted by his desperately hunted prey, since coyotes typically outpace roadrunners by a good 23 mph.

FLASHBACK

Answers from pg. 12

1. Harry Nilsson, in 1972. The song has been used in several films, including “Goodfellas” (1990) and “A Bigger Splash” (2015).

2. Joe South, in 1968. Even though the only place the song topped the charts was in South Africa, it won both the Grammy Award for Song of the Year (1970) and the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Song (1970).

3. ”Dream On,” in 1973.

4. Paul Davis, in 1977. The song went to No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart and has been covered by several others, including Lee Greenwood and Barry Manilow.

5. “Jean,” by Oliver in 1969. The song was used in the film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” starring Maggie Smith as a teacher at a school in Scotland.

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LOVE SMALL THINGS

When we think of random acts of kindness, we usually think about how we can brighten a stranger’s day. But little acts of kindness can go a long way in helping us create a stronger marriage too.

Here’s a list of 30 small acts to inspire you:

1. Draw a heart on the steamy bathroom mirror while your spouse is in the shower.

2. Get up early and make breakfast for your spouse.

3. Clean your spouse’s car.

4. Tell your spouse something you appreciate about him.

5. Call your spouse unexpectedly during the day just to say “I love you”.

6. Give your spouse a scalp massage

7. Watch your spouse’s favorite show or sporting event with him.

8. Arrange a guy’s night for your husband.

9. Surprise your spouse with a warm towel as she finishes her shower.

10. Create a playlist of songs you and your spouse enjoyed listening to when you were dating.

11. Make a list of all the things you love about your husband and leave it on his pillow.

12. Ask your spouse about her day and listen with interest.

13. Make lunch for your spouse.

14. Do one of your husband’s chores for him.

15. Leave a Post-It note on the steering wheel with a nice message.

16. Tell your spouse something you admire about her.

17. Give your wife a neck massage.

18. Read a book your wife has recently read and discuss it with her.

19. Get ready as if you’re going out for a party, just to greet your spouse at the end of a long day.

20. Surprise your spouse with a small gift “just because”.

21. Tell your spouse your favorite memory of the two of you together.

22. Prepare your husband’s favorite dinner.

23. Compliment your spouse.

24. Hide a love note in your spouse’s wallet.

25. Give your spouse a back rub before bed.

26. Help your spouse with a project he is working on.

27. Print photos of you and your spouse and place them around a bedroom or bathroom mirror.

28. Give your spouse a hand or foot massage.

29. Text your spouse throughout the day to let her know you are thinking of him.

30. Plan a date or getaway with your spouse.

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