Did you know that Arizona has a sake brewery? 

Arizona Sake, located in Holbrook, makes its own bottles of the Japanese alcoholic drink made with fermented rice.

The Navajo Tea sake from Arizona sake. (Jessica Swarner/The Copper Courier)

I picked up a bottle of the Navajo Tea sake, which contains an herbal infusion of greenthread, at Alcove in downtown Phoenix. 

The drink was deliciously smooth, and it was the perfect unique beverage to share with friends. 

If you want to try it yourself, you can order bottles online or visit a retailer that carries the brand. 

From graveyards to ghost towns, Arizona is home to many morbid tales—including that of Angeline Hoagland. Here’s her story and four other creepy haunts.

Use this Phoenix renters’ guide to find information on the best areas to live in, protections that tenants have against landlords, and neighborhood groups that are building community.

Looking to meet new people and build community in Phoenix? Start with these neighborhood events this month.

Here are some of the biggest events in Arizona this weekend, from the FORM Arcosanti Festival to the Phoenix Pride Parade.

If you want to vote early this year, join the Active Early Voting List or request a one-time early ballot by Oct. 23. Mail it back by Oct. 27, or drop it off at a dropbox or voting center by Nov. 3. Easy peasy!

Here’s what’s going on around Arizona this weekend—plus a map so you can see where everything is!

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Jessica Swarner with stories from Martin Nieves Sanchez, Sahara Sajjadi, and Sam Cohen. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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