I’m ready for those sweet Friday vibes. Hope you had a great week here in Arrowhead Ranch!

WEATHER WATCH

COMMUNITY NEWS

Household hazardous waste collection

For a limited time in the spring & fall, the City of Glendale offers the opportunity to get rid of household hazardous waste. You have to make an appointment and they begin scheduling on September 16th. There is a long list of things they will accept and those they will not, so check the details here → (link)

75th Avenue Closure

Improvements to the medians along 75th Ave, north of Union Hills, will begin this weekend, and continue the following two weekends as well. Northbound lanes will be closed on September 14th & 15th, 21st & 22nd and 28th-29th. (link)

FOOD NEWS

The Park at 83 to open in October

The much anticipated restaurants in the new dining complex near Peoria Sports Complex, now called The Park at 83, will be opening soon. North Italia & Blanco Concina + Cantina will open in October, with Postino’s Wine Cafe opening in January. (link & map)

FOOD REVIEW

Popo’s Fiesta Del Sol

I had pizza for lunch at a Mexican restaurant…and I’ll do it again! (link & map)

Is there a restaurant you think I should try? Let me know & I’ll add it to my list! Email me at [email protected]

EVENTS

It’s time for the State Fair!

Nothing says fall in Phoenix like the State Fair. Lots of fun rides & crazy foods, plus many exciting events & concerts. My father and I went to the figure 8 races last year and it was a blast. AZ Central put together a great guide on all things State Fair. (link)

Hot Rod Nights are back at Westgate

Every Wednesday from September 18th through October 16th, from 5-9m. All types of cars are welcome. (link)

Arizona Cardinals home opener

On Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals will host the LA Rams at State Farm Stadium. Keep that in mind for traffic on the Loop 101. (link)

Teddy Bear Day in Historic Downtown Glendale

The 20th Annual Teddy Bear Day event will be in Downtown Glendale on September 14th, from 10am-4pm.

HOME OF THE WEEK

Looking for a house you can add value to with some sweat equity? Check out this one in Phase 1. (link)

The details: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2,304 square feet, 2 car garage $430,000

VALLEY NEWS

Help name African lion cubs at Phoenix Zoo

Two male lion cubs were born just over three months ago and will be moving into their Predator Passage habitat next month, but they don't have names yet. See the name options in the link. (link)

Demolition permit issued for Metrocenter

It’s happening, and likely very soon. (link)

Wildfires causing evacuation orders

The Siphone Fire has led to evacuations in Apache Junction & areas near Canyon Lake. (link)

The Sand Hills fire is causing evacuations in North Scottsdale. (link)

The Point fire in North Phoenix is causing evacuations near New River. (link)

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHT

How many lakes are there in Arrowhead Ranch?

While Arrowhead Lakes is very lake focused, with almost every home bordering the water. It is not the only community in Arrowhead that has man-made lakes, in fact, they all do. (link)

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

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