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Toastmasters Ahwatukee Chamber @ Esperanza Lutheran
Friday, September 4 · 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Esperanza Lutheran Church
Join us for a great experience in leadership, organization and public speaking for personal and professional engagement. We look forward to seeing you at: Esperanza Lutheran Church EVERY Friday @ 8:00 am
News
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News
Chamber 101 Helps Local Business Owners Get the Most Out of Membership
The Ahwatukee Chamber offers a breakfast workshop on maximizing networking and benefits.
By Marcus Chen · Aug 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Events
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Events
ASU Sun Devils Take On Morgan State This Saturday in Tempe
Football season kicks off with a home game at Sun Devil Stadium—just a short drive from Ahwatukee.
By Marcus Chen · Aug 31, 2026 · 1 min read
Free Women in Business Luncheon Coming to Ray Road Wednesday
Aug 31, 2026
Sun Devil Football Kickoff Luncheon Brings ASU Spirit to South Phoenix
Aug 17, 2026
Satya Yoga Opens Its Doors in Ahwatukee This Sunday
Aug 3, 2026
Networking Over Lunch: POWER PARTNERS Meets at Native Grill & Wings Monday
Jun 11, 2026
Your weekend in the Foothills: farmers market, First Friday on deck, and a Monday networking kickoff
May 27, 2026
Foothills Fourth of July returns to Desert Foothills Park
May 4, 2026
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Community
Toastmasters Ahwatukee Starts Friday Mornings This Fall at Esperanza Lutheran
Build public speaking and leadership skills with a local speaking club that meets before work.
By Jordan Reyes · Aug 31, 2026 · 1 min read
Ahwatukee Chamber Golf Tournament Returns with Patriotic Flair
Aug 31, 2026
POWER PARTNERS Networking Meets Weekly at Native Grill for Local Professionals
Aug 17, 2026
Toastmasters Ahwatukee Helps You Find Your Voice This Fall
Aug 17, 2026
Summer Heat Coming: Where Ahwatukee Kids Can Cool Off
Aug 1, 2026
August Farmers Market Schedule: Beat the Heat by Shopping Early
Aug 1, 2026
Women in Business Luncheon Welcomes Members at US Bank Location
Jul 20, 2026
Summer Heat Pushes Ahwatukee Farmers Market to Evening Hours
Jul 20, 2026
Summer Heat Is Here. Time to Shift Your Farmers Market Routine
Jun 11, 2026
Staying Hydrated and Safe: Heat Safety Tips for Ahwatukee Families This Summer
Jun 11, 2026
Toastmasters Ahwatukee keeps its weekly streak at Esperanza Lutheran
May 21, 2026
Sunday mornings at the Ahwatukee Farmers Market: a summer field guide
May 20, 2026
Neighbors are quietly running a community cooling program. Here's how it works.
May 1, 2026
Neighborhood guide
Explore Ahwatukee, one neighborhood at a time
85048The Foothills
The original master-planned heart of Ahwatukee.
85048Mountain Park Ranch
Pools, pickleball, and the most amenities per dollar in Ahwatukee.
85045Foothills Club West
Golf-course views, mountain edges, and the most inventory in 85045.
85048Lakewood
Mediterranean homes, mature trees, and the lake the village is named for.
85045Upper Canyon
Ahwatukee's newest master-planned community.
85045Foothills Reserve
Newer homes, quieter streets, edge-of-the-preserve setting.
85048Foothills Club
Gated, golf-adjacent, and quietly the most coveted address in 85048.
85044Ahwatukee Custom Estates
Custom homes, oversized lots, classic Ahwatukee prestige.
85048Calabrea
A small, gated luxury pocket at the foot of South Mountain.
85045Equestrian Estates
Acre lots, horse privileges, and a different kind of Ahwatukee.
85048Black Rock Canyon
40 custom hillside homes, preserve-backing, dramatic views.
85048Tapestry Canyon
Custom hillside homes off Desert Foothills Parkway.
85048Canyon Reserve
Limited homes, no through traffic, mountain-facing patios.
85048Eagle Ridge
A 45-lot gated hillside community with three-mountain views.
85048Shadow Rock
Hillside luxury overlooking the Phoenix Valley.
85045Fairway Hills at Club West
Lower-maintenance patio homes inside Club West.
85048The Sanctuary
An established gated subdivision with a loyal owner base.
85048Miralago
A small gated pocket inside The Foothills.
85048Summerhill
A Foothills-area gated subdivision with mature landscaping.
85048Montana Vista
A small gated Foothills pocket with mountain views.
85048Whistling Rock
A tucked-in gated Foothills subdivision.
85048Summit
An Ahwatukee Foothills gated pocket with elevated lots.
85048Canyon Springs
Mid-sized homes with desert views and traditional Southwest styling.
85048Rosewood Village at the Foothills
A newer gated build by Rosewood Homes inside The Foothills.
85044San Riva
Resort-style Ahwatukee condo living.
85044San Simeon
Gated mid-2000s condos near Pecos Park.
85044Portofino
Ahwatukee condo living with a community pool and gates.
85044Vantage
Ahwatukee condos with a community pool and clubhouse.
85044Desert Foothills (Condos)
Condo living with direct Foothills proximity.
85044Mountain Canyon
A condo community at the base of South Mountain.
85044Stonecliffe
An older Ahwatukee condo subdivision near central Pecos.
85044Ahwatukee Retirement Village
The original Ahwatukee — and the area's largest 55+ community.
A history
From "Casa de Sueños" to the world's largest cul-de-sac.
Ahwatukee started as a 12,000-square-foot mansion in 1921, became a 4,000-acre International Harvester proving ground in 1946, and grew into a master-planned village of 83,000 people. The full story — Hohokam petroglyphs, the Brinton name, the Presley plan, and the freeway that finally connected it to the West Valley.
Read the history of Ahwatukee →Original Ahwatukee — established Foothills, Custom Estates, condos near Pecos.
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Western Ahwatukee — Club West, Equestrian Estates, Upper Canyon, Foothills Reserve.
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Heart of the Foothills — Lakewood, Mountain Park Ranch, Foothills Club, Calabrea.
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Eats
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Eats
PreGame Sports Grill Opens on Chandler Boulevard with Food and Football Spirit
A new neighborhood spot celebrates its debut with a ribbon cutting and lots of reasons to stop by.
By Priya Singh · Aug 17, 2026 · 1 min read
PreGame Sports Grill Welcomes the Community August 28th
Aug 1, 2026
Try Something New This Week: Where to Eat Fresh in Ahwatukee
Jun 11, 2026
First Friday's food-truck-and-artist night returns June 5
May 26, 2026
Ahwatukee Farmers Market shifts to summer evening hours
May 6, 2026
A wood-fired Sonoran spot is opening at Warner & Elliot
May 3, 2026
Schools
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Schools
What to Know About Ahwatukee's Two School Districts Before Fall
Kyrene and Tempe Union serve different grade levels—here's what families should understand.
By Jordan Reyes · Aug 1, 2026 · 1 min read
Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe Gear Up for Fall with Summer Planning
Jul 20, 2026
Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe: What to Know Before Back-to-School Season
Jun 11, 2026
Last bell: Kyrene and Tempe Union wrap the school year
May 22, 2026
The Bell Game returns: Desert Vista vs. Mountain Pointe, explained
May 12, 2026
BASIS Ahwatukee lands in the national top tier — again
May 8, 2026
Kyrene de los Lagos dual-language program opens its enrollment lottery
May 6, 2026
What's actually in the Kyrene district bond on this fall's ballot
May 5, 2026
Horizon Honors keeps its 'A' — and its K–12 pipeline keeps families in Ahwatukee
May 3, 2026
Mountain Pointe sends six athletes to state track meet
Apr 30, 2026
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Events
ASU Sun Devils Take On Morgan State This Saturday in Tempe
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Sun Devil Football Kickoff Luncheon Brings ASU Spirit to South Phoenix
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Join a supportive group of local speakers building confidence and leadership skills in a low-pressure environment.
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Schools
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Schools
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Eats
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Events
Your weekend in the Foothills: farmers market, First Friday on deck, and a Monday networking kickoff
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Eats
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Eats
Ahwatukee Farmers Market shifts to summer evening hours
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Schools
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