This weekend is full of things to do. Not only are people celebrating Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day, but it’s also Arizona’s 114th birthday!

And if that isn’t enough for you, here’s a bunch of other stuff going on (plus a map!):

What are you up to this weekend? Let me know!

Here are some fun events to check out in Arizona this weekend, including Lunar New Year festivals and the Arizona Gay Rodeo.

Dr. Lincoln Ragsdale Sr. was an instrumental member of Phoenix’s community. Here’s how he became one of the city’s pioneers despite an onslaught of racism.

Voters may decide the fate of Arizona’s controversial universal school vouchers program as an accountability initiative heads for the November ballot.

🎥 A Tucson-born actress is starring in the thriller series “Lobo: Morir Matando,” currently filming in Mexico City. (CALÓ News)

💕 Six Arizona restaurants landed on Yelp’s list of the top 100 romantic dining spots in the US. (ABC 15)

🪧 Gov. Katie Hobbs launched a website informing Arizonans about their rights when it comes to immigration and protesting. (KVOA)

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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jessica Swarner with stories from USA Today Network via Reuters Connect and Jessica Swarner. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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