🏠 Front Porch Festival, Amkor ground breaking & fall garage sales

Is this the end of summer? I sure hope so. Now if we can get through this weekend with some rain, but not too much rain & flooding.

It is an exciting time here in Arrowhead and all across the Valley. Take advantage of the cooler weather and the abundance of fun events happening nearby.

In this edition:

Thanks for being here, have a great weekend!

Peoria officials have revealed a sweeping, multi-decade water security plan centered on a new reclamation facility designed to treat wastewater into usable water to help meet growing demand. The city will expand its Beardsley Water Reclamation Facility from 4 to 6 million gallons per day, upgrade pump and pipeline infrastructure, and convert portions of the Pleasant Valley Reservoir into a reclaimed water hub. Mayor Jason Beck has highlighted this effort as a cornerstone initiative to safeguard Peoria’s future water supply. (link)

Amkor Technology, a global leader in semiconductor packaging and testing, broke ground today, on a $7 billion advanced manufacturing campus in Peoria. This is the first business to build within Peoria’s new Innovation Core.

In August, Peoria purchased 834.5 acres of state trust land through public auction to support new industrial, commercial, and mixed-use development within the Peoria Innovation Core. Amkor is building on 104-acres of the newly acquired Core 2 property to fill a critical need in the domestic chip supply chain by bringing advanced packaging and testing back to U.S. soil. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2027, with production beginning in early 2028. (link)

With the changing weather comes the very exciting time of community garage sales!!! Take advantage and clear out those closets & garages, or head out and find some new treasures from your neighbors.

Check this site to see when your neighborhood is hosting its community garage sale.

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. 7-11)

Reminder: Frontage road closure (Oct. 1-22)

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)

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!

[Downtown Glendale] Head to Historic Downtown Glendale's kick off to the Autumn season on Saturday, October 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the 31st Annual Front Porch Festival & Old Towne Marketplace. The locally owned businesses in the Catlin Court and Old Towne shopping and dining districts have planned a very special day! There will be lots of fall-fun things to do throughout the day, including make and take activities (some have a nominal fee), artist demonstrations, fun photo ops, and the special charm to add to (or begin) your HDG Charm Bracelet. Our restaurants will feature Fall inspired menu items. Don't miss the Scarecrow Stroll which features decorated scarecrows on the front patios and by the front doors of many of the shops and eateries.

Start at the Arizona Information Center (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) to pick up the activity list and walking map. The first 100 guests will receive the commemorative event sticker which is part of the ongoing sticker series produced by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association.

Presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association in partnership with the Downtown Business Community.

[Various] Arrowhead Hikers, our brand new club is here, just in time for cooler weather. Join us for the first group hike of the Arrowhead Hiking Club. Saturday, October 18th, at 8am. We’ll be hiking the Arrowhead Point Trail at Thunderbird Conservation Park.

Get all the info on this event & 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.

[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 every Saturday 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 new farmers market with its new provider, The Market on 41st, every Saturday, from 8am-12pm. (link & map)

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

Nick is finally home in Arrowhead after 12 weeks on the road, and he and J.D. are diving right into all the local updates! In this week’s Everything Arrowhead Podcast:

• 💧 Peoria’s new water reclamation project aims to turn recycled water into drinkable water.
• 🥾 Arrowhead Hiking Club forming soon! Join Nick, J.D., and local photographer Bruce Donaldson as they plan group hikes and “peak bagging” adventures.
• 🏡 Garage sale season is here! Find out when your community’s sale weekend is happening.
• 🏗️ Amkor breaks ground on its new chip packaging facility in Peoria — another big move in Arizona’s tech boom.
• 💬 HOAdoctor.com — whatever happened to that HOA rating site?
• 🎃 Front Porch Festival returns to Historic Downtown Glendale Oct. 11 with fall fun and charm bracelet collecting.
• 🎶 Free live music continues Friday nights at AJ’s (67th & Beardsley) all October long. • 🦟 And… Nick’s biggest shock after 7,500 miles on the road? The mosquitoes are worse at home!

Click here to watch!!

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

📬 Got a story idea, business, or neighbor we should feature? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

What do you get for $1.25 million in Arrowhead Ranch?

You can get quite a lot, actually. This beautiful home has a golf course lot with mountain views, and one of the better backyard set ups I’ve seen here in Arrowhead.

See all the pics & details here.

Good news for local families, Sierra Verde Park just got a nice refresh from the City of Glendale! The playground area has been completely upgraded with new equipment, giving kids a fun and safer place to play.

The city began the project earlier this year as part of a plan to update older park features. Construction wrapped up recently, and the new playground is now open for everyone to enjoy. The work focused mainly on the play area and nearby lighting, making it easier and safer to use the park in the evening.

Last week’s trivia question was ‘What county in Airzona has over 1,000 miles of shoreline?’

The answer was: Mohave

It might surprise many to learn that landlocked Arizona is home to more than 1,000 miles of shoreline, and most of it lies within Mohave County. Stretching along the Colorado River and wrapping around Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Lake Havasu, Mohave County offers more waterfront than many coastal states. From sandy beaches on Lake Havasu to the rugged coves of Lake Mead, the region has become a paradise for boaters, anglers, and desert sun-seekers alike. It’s one of Arizona’s best-kept secrets: a desert county with endless water adventures.

Meet Linguini

Linguini and his sister Remi were surrendered to our rescue. The family had already give some of the litter away for free. We didn't want to see these two given away and not get the medical (vaccines and altered) they need.

Linguini is a puppy. A puppy requires lots of love and even more patience, The foster said they are both really good puppies! The will need help with the final steps in their potty training. Very few accidents so far! They will need two more Parvo/Distemper vaccines to complete their series. There isn't much we can say because they are PUPPIES! Snuggly and adorable!

Linguini is approximately 4 months old and weighs 7.2 pounds.

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

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.

Another amazing image of a sunrise here in our beautiful community, by the very talented resident Bruce Donaldson. Thank you for sharing with everyone, Bruce!