75th Ave closure & another citrus swap

Nothing like record high temperatures in February. Let’s hope this isn’t a precursor to what this summer is going to be like. 🔥 🥴

Despite the heat, the Arrowhead Hiking Club is heading out on a field trip in Phoenix, details below if you want to join us. Also, Everything Arrowhead is hosting a citrus swap event where you can share your excess citrus with other residents, or you can enjoy the spoils if you don't have your own citrus trees.

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Good news for breakfast fans in Arrowhead Ranch. Einstein Bros. Bagels on Bell Road has officially reopened, bringing back fresh-baked bagels, shmear, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee to the neighborhood.

Use this link to get a free breakfast sandwich!

Oregano's Pizza Bistro in Glendale has officially reopened after a remodel, giving the longtime neighborhood favorite a fresh new look. Fans can once again grab their favorite pizza, pasta, and big bowls of Original Pizza Cookie in an updated space that still delivers the same classic comfort food. If you have been craving a slice, now is the perfect time to stop back in.

As if there were not enough construction projects in & around Arrowhead Ranch, heading north on the 17 means dealing with another one. Road crews have started work on a major project to improve traffic flow at the Loop 303 and I-17 interchange in north Phoenix. The $129 million effort will add lanes and direct freeway-to-freeway ramps to ease congestion, with some temporary lane restrictions and ramp closures this weekend as construction begins. (link & link)

Have paint cans & other chemicals in your garage that you don’t know what to do with? The City of Glendale offers a safe and convenient way for residents to dispose of household hazardous waste like paint, chemicals, batteries, and old electronics. Using the city’s designated disposal program helps keep these items out of landfills and protects local waterways and neighborhoods.

Spring Appointments: February 23 - March 13
Collections: March 9 - Mar 27

You have to make an appointment, learn more at GlendaleAZ.gov

Reminder: Ongoing lane closures

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures as part of the Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) widening project.

Have extra citrus? Don’t have any citrus trees and would like some? Come to the Everything Arrowhead Citrus Swap!! Event link.

Join us on Sunday, March 1st, from 10am-11am at the Sierra Verde Park. This event is an opportunity for you to share your excess citrus, trade for citrus you don’t have or to get some if you don’t have any trees.

Everyone is welcome. Come say hi, meet some neighbors and get some citrus.

The Everything Arrowhead Podcast is taking a break. As much fun as we have talking about the happenings of Arrowhead each week, producing an episode that often can be challenging when Nick & I each have other full-time projects & businesses.

Thank you to everyone who has been tuning in. 🙏

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The Peoria Unified Arts Festival is back, showcasing incredible student talent from across the district in visual arts, music, theater, and more. It is a great opportunity to see firsthand the creativity coming out of our local schools and support young artists from around the Northwest Valley. Saturday, February 28th, from 9am-3pm. (link)

Train Rides this Sunday, March 1st from 11am-2pm at Maricopa Live Steamers! Rides are free however donations are appreciated to keep the railroad running. (link & map)

Local resident, photographer and all around good guy, Bruce Donaldson has a couple shows coming up in the next week. You can catch his shows on Wednesday, March 4th at Tre Bicchieri or on Saturday, March 7th at Hopsology Taproom & Wine Bar, for their One Year Anniversary Celebration.

Come on out, see a great live music show and support some local businesses.

Just west of Sun City, Sun City West, and The Grand rises the rugged skyline of the White Tank Mountains, home to White Tank Mountain Regional Park. While today it is known for scenic drives, desert trails, and spring wildflowers, its history stretches back thousands of years.

Long before modern development reached the West Valley, the mountains were home to the Hohokam people. Evidence of their presence remains in the form of petroglyphs etched into rock surfaces, especially in areas like Waterfall Canyon. These carvings offer a glimpse into daily life, beliefs, and survival in the Sonoran Desert centuries ago.

The name “White Tank” comes from natural rock basins that collect rainwater. Early settlers and travelers relied on these natural tanks as dependable water sources in an otherwise dry landscape. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the area was used for ranching and small scale mining before eventually being preserved.

In 1961, Maricopa County established the regional park, making it one of the earliest large scale desert preserves in the county park system. Today, it protects nearly 30,000 acres of Sonoran Desert and remains one of the largest regional parks in the country.

For West Valley residents, the White Tanks are more than a scenic backdrop. They are a reminder that long before master planned communities and golf courses, this land supported ancient cultures, early settlers, and a very different way of life.

The Arrowhead Hiking Club is hosting another hike next weekend! Join us on Saturday, February 28th at 9am to hike in the Phoenix Mountains Park. (link)

Get the details & all of our upcoming hikes at ArrowheadHikingClub.com

This group is for everyone of all skill levels, seasoned backpacker to beginner, we’d love to have you join us.

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