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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.
The club will share operating frequency updates over the NY7S repeater so folks can follow along on the air and track the club callsign.
See the event details for the flyer, camping coordination, and volunteer needs.