Upcoming Free Events & Important Dates
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Hot Coffee Series
Total Wine
, 1416 N. Litchfield Rd.
7PM-9:30PM: This lecture series provides an opportunity to learn and discuss topics on a variety of aspects of arts and culture . This month's guest speaker is poet, writer, teaching artist, and community activist Mr. Stanton, a teaching-artist dedicated to advancing the arts of spoken word and Hip Hop as a platform for youth development and civic engagement.
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Backpacks & More Program Registration - Last Chance
Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale
5PM-7PM: Parents and caregivers of children 3 to 13 years of age, entering Preschool through 8th grade for the next school year and who reside in Avondale, Goodyear, Cashion, Litchfield Park and/or Tolleson are invited to sign-up for this year’s Backpacks and More Program. Eligible children will receive a backpack, school supplies and uniforms at no cost to help them get ready for the new school year. To register, parents and/or caregivers must bring a picture ID, birth certificate or proof of guardianship for all children, proof of address and proof of income for all household members. This is a registration event; backpacks will distributed at another date and location, details will be provided at registration.
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Movie Night: Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG)
Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way
7PM: Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie from the outfield lawn. Free admission. Light snacks and beverages available for purchase. Gates open at 6:30PM.
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Entrepreneurship for Veterans
Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, C-101
10AM-2PM: Military veterans with an interest in starting their own business are invited to an exclusive, 2-part workshop presented and facilitated by
The Innovation Hub @ GoodyearAZ
. The classes are designed to assist entrepreneurs in developing a successful venture and provide training to help entrepreneurs get their ideas into the marketplace.
Registration is required.
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SW Valley HOA Academy Summit
Avondale City Hall, Sonoran Room,11465 W Civic Center Dr., Avondale
6PM-8PM: Do you live in a community that is served by a homeowners association (HOA)? Are you a board member of an HOA or just interested in learning more about HOAs? If so, this summit is for you!
Registration is required.
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Goodyear Faith & Community Roundtable
Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Rd.
8:30AM-10AM: Through power in numbers, the Goodyear Faith & Community Roundtable aims to better the southwest valley by sharing and gathering resources, growing networks and relationships, and identifying and responding to the needs of the community. In June, we will be discussing potential sites for access points to Maricopa County Workforce Connections resources.
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Business Builders
Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, C-101
5:30PM-7:30PM: Learn how to develop a killer marketing message that boosts responses, conversions and sales from Alan Tarr, a former Madison Avenue copywriter.
Registration is required.
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Act Your Wage
Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave.
5PM-6PM: In partnership with Take Charge America, the Care1st Avondale Resource Center is hosting a financial education program aimed at helping folks manage their finances and make smart money choices. This month, participants learn the different types of expenses, budgeting basics and how to develop their personal budget. For more information or to register, call: 623-333-2703 or email:
jmarquez@avondaleaz.gov
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Arizona Rick "Great Balloon Grand Canyon Show"
Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, C-101
11AM-12PM:
The coolest balloon show you have ever seen with the coolest balloons you have ever seen! Story telling with balloon animals and games and maybe a bit of magic! Two shows; registration opens 6/1.
Registration is required.
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John Wesley Powell: Into the Great Unknown
The Church at Litchfield Park, Souers Hall, 300 N. Old Litchfield Rd.
10AM: Chris Glen and Sandy Sunseri will tell the story of John Wesley Powell, a one-armed Civil War veteran who set out with nine men, four boats, and ten months of rations to navigate and document the Colorado River’s course through the Grand Canyon. Listen to this exciting tale and see film clips of the raging Colorado as it was in Powell’s time.
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The Search for Ancient Agave Cultivars Across the Desert Southwest
Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, C-101
4PM-5:15PM:
Travel with author Ron Parker as he explores the depth and duration of human/agave co-evolution across the desert southwest, and discovers unusual agaves apparently associated with archaeological sites long since abandoned by residents of extinct ancient cultures.
Registration here.
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Hot Coffee Series
Total Wine
, 1416 N. Litchfield Rd.
7PM-9:30PM: This lecture series provides an opportunity to learn and discuss topics on a variety of aspects of arts and culture . This month's topic will be t
he West Valley Art’s award-winning youth arts employment program, EMCCPA, Gallery 37 Program, that pairs students 15 to 18 years-old with professional artists in order to design, develop and install a permanent piece of public art for display in the West Valley.
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Movie Night: Smallfoot (PG)
Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way
7PM: Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie from the outfield lawn. Free admission. Light snacks and beverages available for purchase. Gates open at 6:30PM.
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Food Safety During a Power Outage
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Whether caused by summer storms or an overloaded grid, electrical outages can be costly, uncomfortable—and without forethought—sometimes even dangerous.
Residents can face many hazards when a power failure occurs—usually without any warning—including losing refrigerated and frozen foods. Some food items can be salvaged, however, if you’re prepared.
In anticipation of a power failure:
- Have at least one or two coolers on hand, and at least one spare 5-pound bag of ice in the freezer.
- Know where to get bag, block or dry ice quickly when you need it, particularly if you anticipate a long-term outage. (Note: Dry ice is made from carbon dioxide, so it requires safe handling, but a 50-pound block of dry ice can keep a tightly packed, 18-cubic-foot freezer cool for up to two days.)
- Have an instant food thermometer or appliance thermometer available to ensure your freezers, refrigerators and coolers are staying cool enough store food safely.
- Arrange the refrigerator and freezer efficiently. Frozen food will last longer in a full freezer—up to 48 hours if tightly packed—and refrigerated food will last longer—up to four hours—if there is room for air to circulate around items.
When the electricity goes off:
- Avoid opening and closing the refrigerator unless absolutely necessary.
- Remember your grill: cook and use perishable food before using canned food.
- Since the appearance and odor of a food item isn’t an accurate indication of its safety after a power outage, use the 40° rule-of-thumb. And when in doubt, discard the food.
- Check the temperature of refrigerated foods if the power is out for more than a few hours. Discard any food item than has been at 40° F or warmer for two or more hours. Exceptions include butter and margarine; hard cheeses like parmesan and Romano; some condiments like mustard, peanut butter, soy sauce, olives and vinegar-based salad dressing; and fresh, uncooked fruits and vegetables.
- Check the temperature of frozen foods as well. While tightly packed freezer foods will stay frozen for many hours, some items that may have thawed can be refrozen if they still retain ice crystals or have remained at a temperature lower than 40°. Fruit and vegetable juices; breads, rolls and pie crusts; flour, cornmeal and nuts; meat and chicken; and prepared foods and casseroles can be refrozen safely if they have not been at 40° F or warmer for more than two hours.
Knowing how to handle frozen and refrigerated foods can help keep your food supplies safe until the power comes back on.
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The City is Your Partner; Civic Engagement is Key
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Attend the Sexual Assault Response Panel Discussion
New Life Center recently became a dual agency serving victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. In order to fully understand the gaps in services and the role New Life Center will fill, they are hosting a panel discussion regarding sexual assault with community partners.
June 6, 2019 | 11:30AM-1:00PM
Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Rd.
Participate in the Luke Air Force Base Targeted Growth Management Plan Priorities Survey
Luke Air Force Base is an important asset regionally, as well as nationally. As the base grows, the region is dedicated to supporting the mission and personnel. Your voice is critical to understanding the priorities, needs, and opportunities that will help us in that goal. You can make a difference by completing this
short survey
.
The six digit code that is requested in order to begin the survey is printed between the request to enter the code and the box where the code is entered.
The results of the survey will be used to develop strategies in the areas of transportation, economic and workforce development, housing, and education. Including diverse perspectives will ensure the strategies position the base and the surrounding communities for success.
The survey will remain open until June 20, 2019. All responses will be anonymous.
If you have any questions regarding the survey for the Luke Air Force Base Targeted Growth Management Plan, please contact Amy St. Peter, Maricopa Association of Governments, at
astpeter@azmag.gov
or by calling (602) 254-6300.
Name the New Recreation Campus
The new
Recreation Campus
is part of the City Council’s vision to offer healthy choices and recreation opportunities. The park needs a name and that is where you come in. Parks & Recreation is soliciting feedback from residents and the community to find the new name for Goodyear’s Recreation Campus.
Submit your suggestion here.
Help the County Health Dept. Check the Pulse of our Community
The Health Survey helps Maricopa County develop a deeper understanding from residents about issues that relate to quality of life, availability of services, physical and mental health. All community members ages 14 and up from every region of the Valley are encouraged to take the survey. Answers are completely confidential and no personal information is required. To complete the Maricopa County Community Health Survey visit:
www.MaricopaHealthMatters.org
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Be a Good Neighbor... Follow the Codes
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Sanitation Service is Required
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Goodyear city code requires all households to sign up and maintain an account to receive trash and recycling services from the city regardless of whether the sanitation service is used.
This applies even to those who do not receive water from the city of Goodyear.
For more information, please contact Goodyear Customer Service at 623-882-7887.
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Graffiti Report, Code Compliance:
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Streets, Lights, Sidewalks:
Neighborhood Services:
Parks & Recreation:
Goodyear Ballpark:
Goodyear Library:
Maricopa County:
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911
623-932-1220
623-932-2300
623-882-7815
623-882-7887
623-882-3110
623-882-7801
623-882-7525
623-882-3120
602-652-3000
602-506-3415
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The Neighborhood Services Department is committed to partnering with residents to preserve and enhance the character of Goodyear neighborhoods by engaging people in civic participation and making government more accessible.
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Neighborhood Services | City of Goodyear | 623-882-7801
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