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Thursday Breakfast Update: Lou’s Tivoli Gardens Is Now The Grove
Our Thursday breakfast spot has a new name and a refreshed restaurant. Lou’s Tivoli Gardens is now The Grove, at the same location: 12555 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85378. Our weekly breakfast remains Thursday, 7:00–9:00 AM Arizona time. No registration is required.
Volunteer Net Control Needed: November 11
Marc, WA9YVL, needs volunteer net control coverage for the Wednesday evening Call-in Net on November 11, 2026, from 8:00–9:00 PM Arizona time.
The net meets on the NY7S Del Webb repeater: 147.300 MHz (+), PL 162.2 Hz.
If you can cover November 11, please email nets@westvalleyarc.com and let us know you can help.
November 13–15: GOTA – Guns on the Air
Join WVARC for Guns on the Air (GOTA), November 13–15, 2026, at Ben Avery Shooting Facility for a weekend of amateur radio, camping, fellowship, and optional shooting activities.
Campers may begin setting up Friday at 3:00 PM. Saturday, November 14, is the main club activity day, and visitors are welcome even if they are not camping. Morning visits are welcome Sunday; campers must check out by 1:00 PM. All times are Arizona time.
See the event details for the flyer, camping coordination, and volunteer needs.