Greetings!
Here are some events I think you may enjoy:
The Glendale Arts Council's Juried Art Show continues daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Fruit Packing House Gallery at Sahuaro Ranch Park, through January 27th. Located at 59th Avenue and Mountain View Road.
Live @ the Library: Mary Petrich Trio - Saxophonist Mary Petrich and friends will present a special performance of music from the Great American Song Book on Thursday, January 24th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Glendale Main Library Auditorium.
Click here for more information.
Regional Unity Walk and Diversity Festival - Tempe Beach Park on Saturday, January 26th. See below for more information.
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 Volunteers to Honor the Spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. with Day of Public Service
More than 200 volunteers will celebrate Martin Luther King
Jr. Day by collecting citrus at Sahuaro Ranch Park for use in food boxes by the St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance. This vitamin-rich resource will be distributed to families in need. The public service event will take place 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Sahuaro Ranch Park Historic Area, 9802 N. 59th Ave.
Throughout his life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. advocated peace, unity and service and was committed to creating change in his community. This public service project to create change in our community is sponsored by the city of Glendale Community Volunteer program, in partnership with HandsOn Greater Phoenix, as part of the city's efforts to honor the legacy of Dr. King.
Click here
to sign up to volunteer. For further information, please contact Stephanie Fenderson-Gonzales of the Glendale Community Volunteer Program, at 623.930.2663.
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Downtown Glendale Kindness Rocks Project This Saturday
Paint rocks with inspirational messages and creative designs
Saturday, January 19th, 2019, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., during the Historic Downtown Glendale Kindness Rocks Project. Participation is free and all rocks, paints and brushes will be provided. Several painting stations will be available.
Click here for additional information or call 623.299.2060.
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23rd Annual Arizona Songwriters Gathering
Glendale Main Library (5959 W. Brown St.)
Saturday, January 19th 2019
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Listening! Learning! Networking! Inspiration!
Performers, writers and audience members of all ages are welcome to attend this free event.
Highlights will include:
- The induction of the President of the Arizona Songwriters Association, Jon Iger, into the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame during a special ceremony and concert;
- Over 45 live musical performances on two stages all day;
- Music and entertainment workshops and lectures on song crafting, music licensing, and "breaking down the door" to get through to the people that matter;
- A Q&A session with music and entertainment attorneys;
- Song critique sessions and more!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from
Into the Fire Pizza & Catering
throughout the day.
A book sale fundraiser will be offered by the Friends of the Glendale Public Library.
For further
information
, please click here or call 623.930.3545.
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation...Applications Open!
Pursue your post-high school education and make your mark on the future with the support of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, which grants scholarships to children of Marines for college/university and trade/technical programs.
The application period for the fall 2019-2020 college/university scholarships is open now through March 1st, 2019. Click here to review eligibility.
For further information, please
click here
to visit the Foundation website or call 703.549.0060 for additional details.
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2019 Regional Unity Walk and Diversity Festival
All are invited to join the cities of Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and the Towns of Gilbert and Guadalupe in the Regional Unity Walk and Diversity Festival on January 26, 2019, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Additionally, we encourage families, schools, community groups, scout troops, and church groups to participate. Walkers are encouraged to carry signs celebrating our community's diversity and unity.
A free festival at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Parkway, will start at 4:30 p.m., and the one-mile Unity walk over the Mill Avenue bridge will begin at 6 p.m. Attendees can enjoy free refreshments and entertainment and get a free T-shirt while supplies last.
No registration required! For more information, click here or call 623.930.2990.
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Glen Lakes Golf Course Open
Glen Lakes will be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and will
operate through March 24th, 2019.
For additional information on the course, please call 623.930.1113 or click here to visit the course website
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Glendale Arts Council 56th Annual Fine Arts Competition
Fruit Packing Shed in Sahuaro Ranch Park (9802 N 59th Ave.)
Now through Monday, January 28th, 2019
Discover original, unique works of art created by Arizona artists and fall in love! Whatever your taste/interest may be, your're sure to find something here that speaks to your soul.
The art show is open to the general public, free of charge.
Click here
for additional information.
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Pavement Management Program
Updated January 17th, 2019
Click here
for information as to current schedule, process, impacts, and frequently asked questions.
Provided below are upcoming activities over the next week or two, according to the contractor's current schedule.
For further details, please contact the City's project hotline at 602.532.6250.
- Streets between Peoria Avenue and Cholla Street, from 55th Avenue to east of 51st Avenue - Crack sealing currently taking place.
- Cholla Street, between 51st and 67th Avenues - Crack sealing currently taking place.
- Peoria Avenue, 43rd Avenue to 67th Avenue - Concrete work to prepare for future pavement application is currently taking place.
- Streets between Olive Avenue and Mountain View, between 51st and 55th Avenues - First coat of a double slurry seal application to begin January 23rd.
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Sign up for Neighborhood Legislative Link Program
The City of Glendale Legislative Link program provides residents the critical information they need to stay informed about what is happening at the legislature and how the bills could affect their neighborhoods and community.
Participants receive weekly email updates directly from the Office of Intergovernmental Programs providing bill tracking
sheets, constant updates on where bills are in the process, what the next steps are and information on how they can engage on the issues.
This program is a valuable resource for residents who want to stay engaged in the legislative process. To sign up, please contac
t Deanne Torres at 623.930.2813.
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Yesterday, I attended a panel discussion presented by our Employee Inclusion Network on the subject of living the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The panel was comprised of city employees who told of the impact the life of Dr. King has had on their personal and professional lives. It was both educational and moving to hear from employees about being the first men and women of color in our police and fire departments, or marrying across racial lines, or spending a career helping economically disadvantaged families secure safe housing, improve their neighborhoods, and live their own versions of our American Dream. I remain immensely proud of our employees for the deep concern for others they bring to work with them every day, and for the ways they keep the legacy of Dr. King alive in our city and in their families.
Enjoy your weekend!
Bart Turner
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Workshop Meeting
12:30 p.m.
Voting Meeting
5:30 p.m.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Closure Notice
City of Glendale offices will be closed this upcoming Monday, January 21st, 2019, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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Recycling Tip...Caps On!
Everybody knows that plastic bottles can be recycled, but what about caps? YES they can be recycled!
Thanks to improved sorting processes, we can recycle plastic caps with no added effort! Just empty the contents of the bottle, put the cap on, and toss it in the recycling bin.
Click here
for a list of items Glendale's recycling program accepts.
To request a 2019 City of Glendale bulk trash magnet:
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Barrel District Amenities
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Digital Help Spot
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Want to learn how to get free
digital books, audiobooks, and more from your library?
Bring your smartphone, tablet, or eReader and join Librarian Marlene Jacobson at the Digital Help Spot located in the Glendale Main Library.
Held
Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m.
No registration required!
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