🚘 Hot rods, farmers markets & an icon faces the wrecking ball💥

It certainly has been an interesting week here in Arrowhead. We had another monsoon & dust storm, the temps have been cooler and the weekend is here. Good thing, because I’m ready!!!

In this edition:

Thanks for being here, have a great weekend!

The City of Peoria announced the relocation of the future home of Amkor Technologies, to the Peoria Innovation Core, which is part of the 835 acres it recently purchased. They also announced new facilities for Honor Health & West-MEC will be developed at its Five North project in Vistancia. (link)

Costco is now offering exclusive early access for its Executive Members, while non-Executive members now wait until 10 a.m., Executive Members get the store to themselves starting at 9 a.m. on weekdays and Sundays, and an early 30-minute head start on Saturdays. (link)

Is it worth the extra cost to get early access? If you shop on the weekends, it may be worth it to not have the store be as crowded.

No new closures this weekend, just the ongoing long term closures:

Westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 59th Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days beginning 11:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11.

Westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 67th Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days, beginning 11:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4.

Eastbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 27th Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days beginning 11:30 p.m. Monday, July 28.

Eastbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 51st Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days beginning 11:30 p.m. Monday, July 21.

The building at 35th Ave & Thunderbird, which used to be the home to Fry’s Electronics, has been scheduled to be torn down this month. (link)

It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of new restaurants in our area, but sometimes you need to revisit the places that have stood the test of time in our community.

I had lunch with a friend at Revolu Modern Taqueria + Bar and the food was as good as ever.

Check out the full review here.

The Campbell’s Farmer’s Market is returning to mornings this Saturday, September 6th, from 7am-12pm. (link)

Margarita fans, looking for something new to try? Casamigos Tequila has a new line of canned ready to drink margaritas in four different flavors. Head to Albertson’s for a tasting event, located at 83rd Ave & Deer Valley Road on Saturday, September 6th at 1230pm. (link)

Hot Rod Nights returns to Westgate every Wednesday evening, beginning Wednesday, September 10th, from 5-9pm in the Westgate Waterdance Plaza. (link)

Nick checks in from Coos Bay, Oregon, where the fog cleared just in time to record this week’s Everything Arrowhead Podcast!

He and J.D. cover what’s happening back home in Arrowhead, including:

• 🌴 Peacock problems at Sahuaro Ranch Park
• 🏗️ Big changes for Amkor and new jobs in Peoria
• 💰 Powerball jackpot climbing to $1.3 BILLION
• 🛒 Costco’s new early hours for Executive Members
• 🚗 Car shows returning to Arrowhead & Westgate Hot Rod Nights

Plus, Nick shares kayaking with harbor seals on the Oregon coast, cooler temps, and why September in Arizona always feels like “fool’s gold.”

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

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HOME OF THE WEEK: Remodeled home in Arrowhead Ranch, with a YUUGE lot, and it’s only $475k??!!

This home is in the heart of Phase 2 and it is on a .22 acre lot.

See all the pics & details here.

Last week’s trivia question was ‘What major infrastructure project, completed in 1936, transformed Arizona’s economy and water supply?’

The answer is: Hoover Dam

The Hoover Dam, completed in 1936, is one of the most significant engineering achievements in American history, and its impact on Arizona has been profound. Located on the Colorado River, at the border between Arizona and Nevada, the dam was built during the Great Depression to provide flood control, hydroelectric power, and a reliable water source for the growing Southwest.

For Arizona, Hoover Dam was a game changer. Before its construction, managing the unpredictable flow of the Colorado River was difficult, and water scarcity was a constant concern for farmers, cities, and industries. The dam created Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S., which continues to supply water to millions of residents in Arizona, California, and Nevada.

A new real estate trend called co-ownership is revolutionizing a $1.3T market. Leading it? Pacaso. Created by the founder behind a $120M prior exit, they already have $110M+ in gross profits to date. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. And you can invest until September 18.

Invest While You Still Can

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Are you in to hiking? Enjoy spending time in the desert?

You’ll want to check out my brand new hiking newsletter called HikePhoenix.

And…there may be an Arrowhead based hiking club coming this fall 😲🤔

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