🌽Arrowhead Farmers Market at new location & another new ice cream spot 🍨

Another tropical storm system on the way, let’s hope it is not the same as last week!!

Have a great weekend, there are tons of fun events happening all over the Valley. Get out there and enjoy the start of the season that makes worth it to live through the summer.

In this edition:

Thanks for being here, have a great weekend!

Dick’s Sporting Goods is bringing its interactive House of Sport concept to Glendale, opening October 17 near Loop 101 and Maryland Avenue. The store features a rock-climbing wall, golf hitting bays with Trackman tech, a putting green, and an outdoor turf field.

Grand opening weekend includes athlete appearances from NBA’s Jalen Green (Oct. 18) and MLB’s Corbin Carroll (Oct. 19), plus giveaways like Stanley Quenchers, soccer balls, and mystery gift cards. (link)

Higher electric bills may be coming to our mailbox in 2026, courtesy of a proposed rate hike by APS.

Arizona Public Service (APS), the state’s largest utility, has proposed a 14% electricity rate increase that could add about $20 per month to the average residential bill starting in July 2026. APS says the hike is needed to cover rising costs, wildfire-resistant upgrades, and energy demands from metro Phoenix’s growing data centers and longer, hotter summers.

Attorney General Kris Mayes blasted the proposal as “outrageous,” pointing to APS parent company Pinnacle West’s $609 million profit last year. Public hearings are scheduled for early 2026 before the Arizona Corporation Commission, which must approve the increase. Mayes will formally oppose the plan on behalf of consumers.

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

Overnight closures Oct.1-Oct. 6

Another highly anticipated opening at the Trailhead (83rd Ave & Happy Valley), is happening soon. Negranti Creamery has announced their grand opening for the weekend of October 10th-12th. You can get $3 scoops of ice cream all weekend! (link & map)

Sadly, Revolu Modern Taqueria near P83 has closed, their finally day of service was September 30th. They had been a staple for 9 years, serving a variety of modern Mexican food dishes. Thank you for everything Chef Jerry!

Unfortunately, Baker Wee Bakery has closed both of their locations abruptly this past week. They had recently opened a kiosk location at The Arrowhead Towne Center.

Local taco shop here in Glendale, Jalapeño’s Sonoran Grill, was ranked #6 according to a new article from Yelp, Top 100 Taco Spots 2025

Jalapeño’s Sonoran Grill, is a family-owned gem tucked into a local strip mall is winning rave reviews for its mesquite-fired grill and massive self-serve salsa bar. Specialties like the Taco Sonora (steak, green chili, and melted cheese) and the Lorenza Shark taco (steak, tripe, green chili, and cheese) deliver the smoky, flame-kissed flavors Sonoran Mexican cuisine is famous for.

The salsa bar is a feast of its own, with everything from traditional pico de gallo and roasted salsas to chili-lime cucumbers, pickled red onions, pineapple with cilantro, and more.

Jalapeño’s Sonoran Grill is located at 59th Ave & Greenway Road. Go check it out!

[Various] Fall event season is in full swing, and pumpkin patches are one of the most popular themed events in Phoenix & across the state. I put together a page of the biggest & best events. (link)

[Glendale] FREE live music every Friday of OCTOBER! The Village of Arrowhead, at 67th Ave & Loop 101 (AJ’s center) is hosting their fall concert series every Friday in October, from 6-8pm. Bring a chair & some snacks, or grab some at AJ’s. (map)

[Glendale] The Arrowhead Farmers Market is hosting its first market at their new location this Saturday, October 4th, from 9am-1pm, at Dream City Church, 21000 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308

[Peoria] Park West, at Northern Ave & Loop 101, is hosting their first farmers market with its new provider, The Market on 41st. The market is Saturday, October 4th, 8am-12pm. (link & map)

The Weekend Lineup is here! See what events are happening this weekend in Arrowhead & the surrounding areas.

Nick checks in from Santa Barbara as his summer road trip winds down, while J.D. updates us on the latest news from the Arrowhead area.

This week’s Everything Arrowhead Podcast covers:

• 🌧️ Heavy Valley storms bring flash floods, waterfalls on Camelback, and over an inch of rain at Sky Harbor.
• 🥐 Local closings: Bakery 28 shutters its Phoenix location (and likely its Arrowhead kiosk), and beloved Revolu closes after 9 years.
• ☕ Starbucks announces nationwide closures, but Arrowhead stores are safe.
• 🏈 Dick’s House of Sport opens with interactive gear tryouts + appearances by Corbin Carroll & Jalen Green.
• 🍔 Trailhead updates: McDonald’s now open, Starbucks under construction, and Negranti Creamery grand opening Oct. 17.
• 🎶 Free Friday night live music returns to AJ’s at 67th & Beardsley through October.

You can find the episode YouTube and Spotify, or EverythingArrowhead.com

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Arrowhead Enclave is one of the few gated communities here in Arrowhead Ranch. This neighborhood is full of smaller homes, which are almost like condos on smaller lots.

See all the pics & details here.

Last week’s trivia question was ‘What is the smallest incorporated town in Arizona, with a population of just 296 people?’

The answer was: Winkelman

Winkelman, the smallest incorporated town in Arizona, was founded in the early 1900s along the banks of the Gila River. The town grew up around the copper mining boom that shaped much of southern Gila and Pinal counties, serving as a hub for miners and ranchers alike. Its name comes from Peter Winkelman, a local landowner who played a key role in establishing the community. At its peak, Winkelman bustled with railroad activity, farming, and smelter operations tied to nearby Hayden. Though the mines have long since slowed, the town remains a reminder of Arizona’s copper-rich past, with fewer than 300 residents keeping its history alive.

We are partnering with Paw Posse Animal Rescue, and will be sharing a pet each week who is available for adoption. If you are thinking of getting a new pet, please consider adoption as a way to find your next best friend.

Meet Eddie

Eddie's fosters have nothing but wonderful things to say about Eddie. He sleeps in a czoomieson the bed at night ha ha! It's his dog cave! He walks on a leash and is kennel trained. He is shy at first but warms up once he gets to know you. He loves to hang with his people. He does get the zoomies and runs around the kitchen!

This little cutie has had it rough. Prior to being surrendered to us he had been hit by a car. His owner did not get him any vet care, because of that he has a funny walk and occasionally his left leg gives in. X-rays showed a healed fracture in his left leg. He has a luxating patella. The specialist couldn't say if it was from being hit by a car or something he was born with. He will have arthritis once he hits his older years but hey who doesn't! The specialist said that there is no sense doing the surgery to fix the luxating patella. The damage from being hit by the car has healed and there wouldn't be much they could do.

Eddie doesn't let this stop him or slow him down. He isn't in any pain and is living life with his foster family. He is on a couple supplements to help his joints. He is a really sweet dog that deserves a family that will spoil him!

Eddie is approximately 2 years old and weighs 9 pounds.

Learn more about Eddie and the other available pets at Paw Posse Animal Rescue.