Croissants & 101 closure

Happy Friday the 13th! I hope you have an amazing day free of strangers in creepy masks.

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend with perfect weather for a hike, and it just so happens the Arrowhead Hiking Club is heading out Saturday morning!!

Have a great weekend & Happy Valentine’s Day.

In this edition:

Thanks for being here!

Paris Baguette is bringing its signature pastries, cakes, and café drinks to Peoria with a new location planned at 83rd Avenue and Bell Road. The popular bakery café is known for its fresh breads, elegant desserts, and coffee offerings, adding another sweet stop to the growing dining scene in the P83 area. (link)

It is that glorious time of year when local entrepreneurs sell the greatest cookies ever. To find out who is selling, or to share your daughters store, go to the Everything Arrowhead Facebook Group where we have a post with everyone’s link.

A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at Tony’s Cocktail Lounge near 59th Avenue and Greenway Road in Glendale, and the lucky player matched five numbers in the recent drawing. Make sure to check your tickets from the February 11th drawing and celebrate with your neighbors if you’re the big winner. (link)

Lauren Tolmachoff, Cholla District (Arrowhead Ranch area) City Council Representative, has been appointed to two prominent leadership roles with the National League of Cities, giving Glendale a stronger voice on the national stage. Her appointments place her at the table for key policy discussions that impact cities across the country, from economic development to community services, and highlight the growing influence of local leadership from our area. Read the full article at YourValley.net

Lauren needs our help with 2026 Glendale City Council Primary ballot. If you live in the Cholla District of Glendale or Arrowhead Ranch, you can help by signing the petition. Signers will need to provide their driver’s license number, and the candidate appears at the bottom of the list. Voters may choose to sign for additional candidates as well. (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

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.

In this episode of the Everything Arrowhead Podcast, Nick and J.D. catch you up on what’s happening around Arrowhead, Peoria, and the surrounding West Valley, from neighborhood events to new places to eat and ways to get outside.

We reset the details on the Arrowhead Hiking Club, including upcoming hikes, cadence, meeting times, and why it’s a great way to explore the area and meet neighbors. We also talk about several new and upcoming spots around the neighborhood, including bakeries, barbecue, and local restaurants worth checking out.

In this episode:
• Arrowhead Hiking Club update and upcoming hike schedule
• New restaurants and food spots coming to the area
• Citrus Swap recap and details for the next event
• Updates from around Arrowhead, Peoria, and Glendale
• Local parks, neighborhood observations, and community news

If you live in Arrowhead or the West Valley and want to stay plugged into what’s happening locally, this episode is for you.

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[Downtown Glendale] The Chocolate Affaire returns to the Glendale Civic Center in Downtown Glendale! Join us on February 14th & 15th, 2026 from 10am-5pm each day. Indulge in all thing's chocolate, from decadent treats to artisan creations and mouth-watering chocolate-inspired dishes, this is the ultimate chocolate lover's paradise! (link)

[Peoria] Lazy Bird, at Park West, is hosting a Galentine’s Brunch on Saturday, February 14th, featuring florals, photos, music, and Valentine themed bottomless cocktails like mimosas, Bloody Marys, and micheladas. The first 40 guests who purchase bottomless brunch will receive a complimentary bouquet from the build your own bloom bar, plus enjoy a live DJ and themed photo booth for the perfect girls day out. (link)

[Glendale] Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an elegant Wine Dinner at Tre Bicchieri featuring wines from the renowned Antinori Family Wines. The evening includes a curated multi course meal thoughtfully paired with Antinori selections, making it a perfect date night for wine lovers looking for something special and intimate. (link)

[Scottsdale] Beer lovers can raise a glass at the annual Arizona Strong Beer Festival, one of the state’s premier craft beer events featuring dozens of Arizona breweries pouring high-gravity and specialty brews. The festival brings together local favorites, limited releases, and live entertainment for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the strength and creativity of Arizona’s craft beer scene. Saturday, February 14th from 1130am-430pm. (link)

[Scottsdale] The annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale, bringing thousands of world-class Arabian horses and competitors to the Valley. One of the largest events of its kind, the show features halter and performance competitions, shopping, dining, and family-friendly attractions, drawing equestrian fans from around the globe. February 12-22nd. (link)

If you live in the Valley, you have almost certainly seen or heard them. Those small, bright green birds with peach-colored faces that travel in noisy flocks through palm trees and backyards are a familiar sight in many neighborhoods across Phoenix and the West Valley.

These colorful birds are not native to Arizona. Wildlife experts believe today’s flocks descend from pet lovebirds that escaped or were released several decades ago. Instead of disappearing, they adapted surprisingly well to the desert, finding food, water, and nesting spots in urban landscapes filled with palm trees, irrigated yards, and canals.

Originally from southwestern Africa, Peach-faced lovebird are well suited to hot, dry climates, which helps explain why they thrive here. You will usually see them in small, chatty flocks, especially in the mornings and evenings. Phoenix is now considered one of the only major U.S. cities with a stable population of wild lovebirds, making them a charming and unexpected part of daily life in the Valley of the Sun.

Keep an eye and an ear out. Once you notice them, you will start seeing them everywhere.

The Arrowhead Hiking Club is hosting another hike next weekend! Join us on Saturday, February 14th at 8am to hike the East Wing Mountain Trail. (link)

The club is also making a field trip to hike near Piestawa Peak on February 28th!!

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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