Casa Grande, Arizona

Welcome to Casa Grande, a “community first” hometown. Seelocal.TV and see how this forward-looking city with renowned small-town appeal offers residents excellent schools, health-care services and much more, all of which help to create the exceptional quality-of-life enjoyed here. Visitors are pleased to discover a wide variety of shopping and dining venues, golf, entertainment and sight-seeing experiences and events. In addition to our ever growing and changing SeeLocal.Tv video log, we'll also keep you up to date with some of the most interesting and unique local area eateries, info and events.

And don't forget to see even more inside info about Casa Grande and to visit our local Casa Grande friends on line, by watching the Casa Grande, Arizona Show above.

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Phoenix Mart 1,000,000 square feet of business-to-buyer complex, it's only one of its kind in North America and it's coming soon to Pinal County, but it's here right now on SeeLocal.Tv. See what this amazing project has in store for jobs, for growth, for Casa Grande and for you.

Casa Grande is history in the making. We're talking about the Casa Grande Historical Society, the keepers of all things past, that have helped create Casa Grande's present and vision for the future. See what life was like in the 1800's, learn about the vital role mining, cotton and cattle played in Casa Grande's commerce, see historic school houses, learn about civil war battles, big league baseball greats and what Pat Morita, aka. Arnold from Happy Days and Mr. Miyagi from the Karate Kid have in common with Casa Grande. Here's a hint- it's a matter of urgent national security. Watch the show and find out what it is.

Plus, find out what Jane Seymour, yes, that Jane Seymour, is doing in the SeeLocalTv show. Wanna' see something really cool? Check out the Arizona Flying Circus! It's in the show! And, for you golfers out there, see Golf Pro Dave Marrandette at Robson Ranch Golf.  Besides running an incredible golf facility,  Dave is the author of two books that are fore you: "Can I Get A Ruling?" and "Off The Beaten Cart Path" are two excellent reads when you're not on the links. SEE the show and SEE Dave play.

Looking for Ohhficially! Fun Stuff you can add to your "to do" list? Here it is!

5/24 Palm Island Family Aquatics Park: Family fun for all opens on Palm Island, 1-5p. More info at 520.421.8650.

5/25-28 Memorial Weekend Mustang Showing: Celebrate this Memorial Day Weekend with the stomping and stampeding ponies of the wheeled kind. Call Frank Aiello for more info @ 520.836.3100.

5/27 Red, White & Bluegrass: Bluegrass is one of the most original, honest and expressive tstyles of music around and you can enjoy it, along with lots of great food, drinks and the Rusty Spring Band. Tix are just $10/person. Call 520.836.1030 for more info.

5/28 Salute to Memorial Day: At 9am take part in remembering our country's fallen and true national heroes with the presentation of the flag, missing man fly over, placing of the wreats and 21 gun salute. This very special events takes place at the cemetery on 15506 Skyway Avenue in Casa Grande.

6/5 Art in The Alley Car & Motorcycle Show: It's the first Tuesday of the month and time to shine up those rides! Car lovers and bike nuts, this is your call to action to see and be seen with some of the best, most beautiful and most interesting cars and bikes in Casa Grande. For  more info call Lynn Fitzgerald @ 520.836.8744.

6/9 Casa Grande Ruins National Monuement: Admission to this amazing park is free today only but it's worth visiting anytime. You'll be amazed at the mystery of a network of ancient communities some 650 years old, that rival some of today's cities. This is an artist's dream for its beauty, purity and simply amazing scenery. Learn more @ 520.723.3172.

7/5 Fourth of July Fierworks and Activities: Join in on the fun and spirit at the Paul Mason Sports Complex when they celebrate the freedom and independence that is uniquely American. There'll be plenty of food, games, activities, music and a fireworks display for people of all ages to enjoy. To learn more call 520.421.8677.

People (Places and Things) to Know

Bonnie Sewell: Community Connections. If you're new to Casa Grande (that's Spanish for Big House), Bonnie is one of the first people you'll want to meet. Part of a local team of area representatives, Bonnie is dedicated to helping new area residents get to know more about the downtown metro area of Casa Grande and all it has to offer in the way of local businesses, public parks and recreation, health services, museums, libraries- even local department of motor vehicle registration. What's best about meeting Bonnie though, besides all the useful info, is her personal touch because she's all about helping you make a personal connection with your new town, neighbors and activities. Why, she might even have an invitation or two to local town meetings of clubs, civic organizations, art groups and more.

Art in The Alley

Car and Motorcycle Show in Hisotric Downtown Casa Grande This is a lot more than just a show and shine for hotd roads, custom cars, trucks and motorcycles (but it's great for that); it's been called a "great downtown social" with artists, poets, muscians and a great open mic session live on the "Alley Stage". Held the first Tuesday of each month September through June, Florence Street closes to all traffic and transforms into a vibrant and friendly street festival with live msuic, the car show, arts and local merchants and restaurants offering some of their best promotions.

Arts & Entertainment

Paramount Theater in Historic Downtown Casa Grande is "Promoting History & Promoting Fine Art" as a way to keep locals and visitors in touch with Arizona's colorful past and bright future. Celebrating its 80th anniversary, the Paramount is home to many great fundraisers, shows and events...more info at 520.836.1030.

Casa Grande Valley Historical Society Located at 110 West Florence Boulevard in Casa Grande, Arizona this is the place to  go to get a true historical perspective of what went into making Casa Grande (and still makes) Casa Grande the wonder it is today. Here you can learn about migrations through the dessert via Sally Zink photo essays, its fixture as a railroad stop and even about James Addison Reavis, Arizona's Baron...and Scoundrel. To learn more, call them at 520.836.2223.

Sports, Recreation and Activities

Pickleball, everyday @ 8a in November at Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort. Yes, you can golf there everyday too, but I'm lisiting pickleball here because it's such a fun and unusual sport, it's kind of like playing ping-pong only on a tennis or badminton court instead of a table top. Super easy to learn and enjoy by anyone of any age and any skill level, it can also be extremely fast-paced and competitive. To learn more about pickleball at Palm Creek, you can visit their site at palmcreekgolf.com or, if you're in the area, you can stop by in person, PCG&RV is located at 1110 North Hennes Rd, Casa Grande Az.

Eats, Treats, Food & Drink

I was born and bred on the east coast and where I'm from you don't just eat food, you savor it; Italian and seafood are my favorites. I'm happy to say I leave nothing behind when I'm out here in Casa Grande. Great Italian, delicious seafood and probably the best Mexican and Southwest inspired foods I've ever had. So here I am in Casa Grande: art town, historic town and food town and as I keep eating my way through it, I'll keep you posted on where and what some of my favorite places are and, if you have some favorites you think I should try, drop me a line and let me know.

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