Hard to believe it is already Memorial Day Weekend! I hope you have plans for something fun.

Be sure and remember the real reason behind the holiday, its not just a day off work for barbeques & pool parties.

Be safe out there!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Loop 101 Info for Memorial Day weekend

No new closures for the holiday weekend, just the long term off-ramp closure outlined below.

LONG-TERM RAMP CLOSURES

The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 51st Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days beginning 11:30 p.m., Monday, May 19. DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 59th Avenue, then travel south to eastbound Union Hills Drive to reach 51st Avenue. The eastbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 59th Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days beginning 11:30 p.m., Monday, May 19. DETOUR: Drivers may consider using eastbound Union Hills Drive to 51st Avenue to access eastbound Loop 101.

Harkins Backlot at Norterra

The highly anticipated, and delayed, new concept from Harkins Theaters, has yet to announce an opening date but they have begun the process of hiring staff.

BackLot will have a sit-down restaurant and bar, the state’s largest sports-viewing arena with full-service dining and stadium seating, a patio with lawn games, bowling, an arcade, virtual reality games, and party rooms.

You can learn more, or see how to apply in the article. (link)

83rd Avenue Closure

Beginning next week on May 27th, the City of Peoria will be closing 83rd Avenue in both directions from Jomax Road to Happy Valley Road. The closure is due to construction of the new home community to the east, making sewer connections in the road. The closure will last until June 13th. (link)

ARIZONA TRIVIA

EVENTS

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Mac & Cheese Festival

If you’re looking for something unique to do this Memorial Day weekend, head on down to Chase Field in Downtown Phoenix for the Mac & Cheese Festival. Saturday, May 24th, 11am-4pm. (link)

Memorial Day Skiing

We’re having summer temps here in the Valley, but if you’re itching to hit the slopes one last time, Snowbowl in Flagstaff has announced their season will extend through June 1st. (link)

Arizona Restaurant Week begins

2025 Spring Arizona Restaurant Week begins today and runs through May 25th. There are lots of great participating restaurants in Peoria & Glendale, be sure and get out to support local eateries and get some fantastic deals. See the full list of participants on their website. (link)

Options near Arrowhead Ranch include, The Melting Pot, Times Square Italian, Barrio Queen, Fabio on Fire, Blanco Cocina + Cantina & North Italia.

City of Glendale Memorial Day hours

The Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center and the Rose Lane Aquatics Center, will be opening this year on Memorial Day weekend! Starting Memorial Day weekend, join them for open swim on Saturday, May 24, Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26, from 1-5pm.

The regular pool schedule follows Memorial Day Weekend, Tuesdays - Saturdays from 1-5pm. (link)

2025 Memorial Day Hike

Task Force Archangel is hosting their 5th annual Memorial Day hike, honoring fallen soldiers. The hike will take place Monday, May 26th at 8am, at Thunderbird Conservation Park. (link)

DEAL ALERT: Summer Passes available at Bowlero

If you’re looking for something to do with your kids this summer, Bowlero in Glendale is now offering summer passes that allow you to bowl two games, everyday! (link & map)

ARROWHEAD REAL ESTATE

HOME OF THE WEEK: Summer heat is here, and so is pool season. This is the least expensive home in Arrowhead Ranch that has a swimming pool.

See all of the details & photos here.

ODDS & ENDS

Sky Harbor Airport will be getting its first nonstop flight to Asia. Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is planning to launch a route from Taipei to Phoenix. Starlux plans to offer the flights three times a week starting in February. (link)

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