🌸 Easter Weekend & Events 🌺

TOGETHER WITH

It’s been a beautiful day of weather here in Arrowhead so far. I hope you have plans to get outdoors and enjoy the weekend.

Exciting things happening behind the scenes, which means upgrades to the newsletter, website and so much more. Keep an eye out for announcements in May!!

Have a wonderful Easter.

COMMUNITY NEWS

67th Avenue improvements

More work on 67th Avenue is scheduled to begin in ‘Spring 2025’, so basically anytime, and will continue until 2027. The improvements will eventually lead to three lanes and bike lane in each direction. Learn more at the City of Peoria website. (link)

VAI Resort ballot measure part of special election

The Glendale election covers two ballot initiatives related to the $1 billion VAI Resort. The 1,100-room hotel within a 60-acre entertainment complex is expected to open later this year after multiple delays. Read more in the full article. (link)

Loop 101 Project closures & restrictions

Eastbound Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) off-ramp at 67th Avenue scheduled to be closed April 18

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following ramp closure as part of the Loop 101, 75th Avenue to I-17 widening project.

• The eastbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 67th Avenue will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, April 18, to 5 a.m. Saturday, April 19.

ONGOING RESTRICTIONS

Lane restrictions are ongoing at the following locations for bridge work and frontage road improvements.

At the 51st and 35th avenue interchanges:

• All on- and off-ramps will be narrowed to one lane

• The left-turn lane for both east- and westbound on-ramps will be narrowed to one lane

• 51st and 35th avenues will be narrowed to one lane under Loop 101 

At the 31st Avenue interchange:

• The 31st Avenue shoulders will be closed under Loop 101. Pedestrian access is still available. 

Frontage roads:

Much of the work on the frontage roads was completed in March 2025. Short-term periodic restrictions on the frontage roads may be needed in the future.

ARIZONA TRIVIA

Last week’s trivia question was, ‘Who Was the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist who entertained Arizona Republic readers for over three decades?’ The correct answer Reg Manning.

I realized once the newsletter was sent out, that Charles Schulz was also a correct answer as I’m sure the Peanuts cartoon was in the paper for that same amount of time. The question was not worded very well, which was a mistake on my part. My apologies…

Reg Manning was born in Kansas City, Missouri, but he came to live in Phoenix, Arizona. Manning's only art training occurred during high school. After graduating, Manning worked as a freelancer. In 1926, The Arizona Republic hired Manning as a photographer and artist. At first, Manning's work appeared in several forms in the paper. Although he was interested in drawing comic strips, the popularity of his editorial work led him to focus on editorial cartoons. His work was syndicated in as many as 170 newspapers. (link)

EVENTS

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49th Annual Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration

49th Annual Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration. Come enjoy the City of Peoria’s 49th Annual Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration with festive entertainment and family-friendly activities at the Peoria Sports Complex! Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 9am-12pm. (link)

Earth Day Clean Up

The City of Peoria will be cleaning the New River, at Rio Vista Community Park, on Saturday April 19th from 8am. to 11am. Check the link to volunteer. (link)

Arrowhead Towne Center concert series

Join Candle in the Wind - The Elton John Experience on Saturday April, 19th, from 6-8pm at the Arrowhead Towne Center. (link)

Park West Spring Market & Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 19th from 9am-1pm. (link)

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