Sparrow takes off & Porsche has Porches 🚘

After a cloudy & rainy Thursday here in Arrowhead, it looks like we’re in for a nice weekend of weather! I keep hearing people say the 100 degree days are over, if that is you, stop it!! You’re going to jinx us and bring us a hot October.

A big weekend of farmer’s markets here in Arrowhead & nearby, and lots of exciting fall events begin in the coming weeks.

In this edition:

Thanks for being here, have a great weekend!

That’s right, the parking lot is full of new & used Porchses, which means Arrowhead Porches is now open for sales & service at it’s brand new facility on the corner of Bell Road & 83rd Avenue. (link)

The City of Peoria announced on Thursday, an exciting new project for Downtown Peoria. (link)

Today the city broke ground on Jefferson House, a new project created through a partnership between the owners of The Churchill and Driftwood Coffee. Jefferson House will bring a vibrant mix of food venues, host artisan pop-ups, and serve as a community gathering space for special events. It will join Caldwell County BBQ as part of the ongoing revitalization of our historic downtown.

Be aware, this Sunday, September 21st, there is a memorial event for Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium and large crowds are expected which means the roads in and around the stadium and Westgate will be very busy. The event begins at 11am, so plan accordingly if you have to be in that area. You can read more details on the event at AZCentral.com

Beginning Saturday, October 4th, the Arrowhead Farmer’s Market will be at a new location, at Dream City Church. (link & map)

The Arrowhead Farmers Market is MOVING this October!

After 5 wonderful years at Arrowhead Towne Center, we are getting a new home less than 2 miles away at Dream City Church off of 75th ave and the 101!!!!!

Since the market has grown so much and there are new new projects underway at Arrowhead Towne Center, the upcoming season presented challenges for staying in the same footprint.

Overnight closures Sept. 23-26

Upcoming closures Oct. 1-22

Sky Restaurant Concepts, the locally owned group known for Squid Ink Sushi and Highball Cocktail Bar, is bringing a new dining experience to Peoria this fall.

The new restaurant, Sparrow, will officially open its doors on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Trailhead development on the northeast corner of 83rd Avenue and Happy Valley Road. (link)

[Phoenix] Hard to believe it is already time for the Arizona State Fair, but it is here and it starts today! September Nights Opens at 5pm Nightly in September.

As the sun sets, the Fair lights up. Explore one-of-a-kind performances, glowing surprises, and unforgettable fun under the stars. Only during September Nights at the 2025 Arizona State Fair. (link)

[Various] Fall Arizona Restaurant Week begins on September 19th and runs through September 28th. 250 restaurants are participating, all over the Valley. (link)

An article on AZ Central ‘These are the 8 best menus to try during Fall Arizona Restaurant Week’ mentions local favorite Fabio on Fire, in Peoria.

Chef Fabio Ceschetti is offering two menus. The $44 Fuoco (“Fire”) menu starts with choices like lightly breaded calamari, porchetta with rosemary focaccia or fried short rib ravioli, followed by entrees such as a Bianca Parma pizza, spinach ravioli, pappardelle with porcini mushrooms, or orecchiette with sausage and broccolini. The $55 Grande Fuoco (“Big Fire”) menu upgrades to options like pan-seared sea scallops or tagliolini allo scoglio with clams, mussels, calamari and prawns, plus lobster tagliolini or halibut in a white wine and marinara sauce. Both menus end with a scoop of house made gelato.

[Peoria] Campbell’s Restaurant Farmer’s Market, Saturday, September 20th, from 8am until Noon at 9098 W. Pinnacle Peak Road. (link)

[Peoria] Desert West Night Market, Saturday, September 20th, from 6-9pm at the Peoria Sports Complex. (link)

[Phoenix] Pinnacle Peak Farmers Market, Saturday, September 20th from 9am to 2pm. (map)

Fall event season is booming, and an avalanche of fun & exciting events are on the calendar. I’ll be publishing specific Oktoberfest, Fall & Pumpkin Patch events pages. Stay tuned to EverythingArrowhead.com and next week’s newsletter!

Nick checks in from Napa Valley (even if it’s just an RV park this week!) while J.D. updates us on all things Arrowhead.

In this episode of the Everything Arrowhead Podcast, we cover:
• 🏊 VIA Resort finally filling its massive pools with reclaimed water, is this project really on track?
• 🍸 Sparrow restaurant opening Sept. 20 at Trailhead from the team behind Urban Agave & Squid Ink.
• 🥪 First impressions of The Sandwich Spot at 59th & Bell, is it worth the hype?
• 🚘 The new Porsche dealership at 101 & Bell officially opens its doors.
• 🥕 Arrowhead Farmers Market relocating to Dream City Church (75th Ave & 101) this October.

Plus, Nick shares road trip stories from farm stands across the West and looks ahead to cooler October weather and events in the Arrowhead area.

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].

HOME OF THE WEEK: Are you handy or looking for a house to remodel to your own tastes? This home in Phase 2 is a great opportunity to add some sweat equity, and it is the least expensive home in Arrowhead Ranch.

See all the pics & details here.

Last week’s trivia question was ‘What is the name of the mountain peaks that are home to the Navajo & Hopi Gods?’

The answer was: San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff

For the Navajo (Diné), the San Francisco Peaks are called Dookʼoʼoosłííd, one of the four sacred mountains marking the boundaries of their traditional homeland. For the Hopi, the peaks are also deeply sacred — they are considered the home of the Katsinamm (Kachina spirits), who travel from the peaks to bring rain and blessings to the Hopi villages.

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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.

Meet Toby

Toby can't seem to catch a break. He was adopted for Maricopa County Animal Control as a puppy. He was returned several months later because he was resource guarding high value food/treats and they were having a baby. He also had a cloudy eye. What they didn't mention is that he was kept outside and had HORRIBLE allergies. Because of his health issues he was immediately put on the euthanasia list. He was a hot mess when we pulled him from county.

His first stop was the eye doctor. We needed to make sure his other eye was ok. We were told that his eye needed to be removed but the other one was all good. Next stop the vet for some allergy relief. We got him all fixed up and an appointment made for an eye removal. Toby's eye was removed and we also found out that he has Valley Fever. His Titer isn't very high so no meds at this time. He may need to be rechecked in a few months. Toby is under weight right now. His foster is working on putting some healthy pounds on him.

Toby's foster family loves him! He is very playful and loves to hang out with the kids. He loves his foster mom. He does have some resource guarding. We are working on that. He is recovering from his eye removal and we can tell he already feels better. Toby likes other dogs and walks on a leash. He would make a great hiking buddy!

Toby is approximately 1.6 years old and weighs 56 pounds.

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