Filipino food & Tommy Cramer joins the podcast

After a minute of ‘winter’ last week, the peak Phoenix weather is here and this weekend is going to be beautiful. There are a ton of great events happening this weekend & beyond, be sure and take advantage and get out to have some fun.

In this edition:

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Kusina Filipino Cuisine has officially opened in Peoria, bringing authentic Filipino flavors to the West Valley. The new spot serves up classic Philippine comfort dishes and home style favorites, adding a unique and exciting option to Peoria’s growing local food scene.

Kusina is located next door to the Harkins Arrowhead theaters in P83. (link & map)

Upcoming restrictions and 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.

The Everything Arrowhead Podcast is back, and we have a special guest.

Nick and J.D. sit down with Tommy Cramer, President of Arrowhead Ranch Phase One HOA, to answer common homeowner questions and share what’s ahead for 2026.

They cover:

• HOA board openings and the March annual meeting
• Common area and wall painting plans
• Dues, fines, and approval timelines • Flock license plate reader cameras and neighborhood safety
• Traffic, parks, lakes, and long-term growth concerns
• How homeowners can protect property values

A must-watch for anyone living in, or considering, Arrowhead Ranch Phase One.

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Event season is here, and the weather is going to be beautiful this weekend. Take advantage, and head out to some of these great events all across the Valley

[Peoria] Looking to get out and have some fun tonight? Perhaps its time to try something new and enjoy some live music too! Head to MT Barrel Tasting Room at Park West. Gustavo will be performing Friday, 5-8pm. (link & map)

[Mesa] Do you like beer? I like beer. Not super convenient to Arrowhead Ranch, but this looks like a fun event.

The Copper State Beer Festival returns to Mesa with an afternoon of craft beer tastings from breweries across Arizona and beyond. Guests can sample a wide variety of brews, enjoy food vendors and live entertainment, and soak up one of the East Valley’s most popular beer events. (link & map)

[Chandler] If you’re heading to the Copper State Beer Festival, you might as well head to the Arizona Balloon Classic in Chandler too! (link & map)

The Arizona Balloon Classic returns to Chandler, filling the sky with dozens of colorful hot air balloons. This family friendly event features morning balloon launches, evening balloon glows, live entertainment, food vendors, and activities that make it one of the East Valley’s most photogenic traditions.

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

[Glendale] Join Bruce Donaldson for another live music performance, Wednesday, January 21st from 5-8pm at Tre Bicchieri Italian Restaurant.

[Glendale] Luke Days is back at Luke Air Force Base, bringing one of the Valley’s biggest and loudest weekends to the West Valley. This free, family friendly air show features jaw dropping flight demonstrations, including advanced fighter jets, aerial stunts, and military aircraft on display, along with food vendors and activities on the ground. It is a rare chance to step onto the base and experience the speed, skill, and sound that make Luke AFB a major part of Arizona’s aviation history.

Luke Days is happening on March 21st-22nd. (link)

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The Arrowhead Hiking Club is hosting another hike this weekend! Join us on Saturday, January 17th at 8am to hike the Arrowhead Point Trail. (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.

Did you know the Vatican has an observatory in Arizona?

Located in southern Arizona near Tucson, the Vatican Observatory operates a cutting edge research facility on Mount Graham. This lesser known Arizona landmark is home to powerful telescopes used by Vatican astronomers to study stars, galaxies, and the origins of the universe, all drawn here by the region’s exceptionally dark skies. (link)

Last week’s trivia question was ‘Where is the oldest active livery stable in ARIZONA?’ (sorry for the mix up, the question should have been Arizona and not America. 🤦‍♂️)

The correct answer was: Grand Canyon

The oldest continuously operating livery stable in Arizona is located at Grand Canyon on the South Rim. Established in 1902, the stable was created to provide mule and horse transportation for early tourists arriving by train—years before the Grand Canyon became a national park in 1919.

From hauling supplies and visitors to offering iconic mule rides into the canyon, the operation has remained active for more than 120 years. Today, it is run by Xanterra and continues the same core mission it began with: safely transporting people and goods using animals uniquely suited to the canyon’s rugged terrain.

The Grand Canyon’s mule rides are considered one of the most enduring traditions in U.S. tourism—and the livery stable supporting them is a rare example of an Old West operation that never closed, relocated, or reinvented itself.

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