Upcoming Free Events & Important Dates
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Arizona Gives Day
Arizona Gives Day is an annual giving movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Arizona through online giving. The event helps raise awareness about the critical role Arizona nonprofits play in our communities and inspires people to give generously creating a thriving and stronger Arizona for all.
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Triple P: Positive Parenting Program Begins
Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale
10AM-11:30M: An 8-session series utilizing an evidence based curriculum where parents and caregivers learn skills to promote their children’s development, social competence, and self control. The program contains educational videos, group discussions, take home acvies, and role playing scenarios that promote healthy relationships between parents/caregivers and their children of all ages. Sessions are weekly April 3 through May 22. For more information or to register, call: 623-333-2703 or email
jmarquez@avondaleaz.gov
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Faith & Community Roundtable
Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Rd.
8:30AM-10AM: A networking opportunity for faith and nonprofit leaders serving Goodyear. The meeting format includes an hour of networking followed by a group discussion addressing a specific community need. This month, we will brainstorm how to ensure that those in need of services know about sign-ups for Backpacks & More (May) and Toys & More (October) and identify potential sponsors and partners for the distribution events.
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Business Builders: Building Long-Term Business Relationships
Goodyear Branch Library Community Room, 14455 W. Van Buren, C-102
5:30PM-7:30PM:
Business Builders is a monthly meeting hosted by the InnovationHub @ GoodyearAZ to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners and help them succeed and grow in their business venture. This month's g
uest speaker: Jarrett Hickman, Estrella Mountain Community College Business adjunct faculty and DECA advisor.
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Care1st Avondale Resource Center 10 Year Anniversary
Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale
4PM-6PM: Celebrate the center's positive impact in our community, helping to meet the needs of Goodyear residents. RSVP requested: 623-333-2703.
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Council Conversations
Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Rd.
5PM-7PM: Council Conversations offer a quarterly opportunity for residents to engage with their City Council to ask questions in a casual forum. Everyone is welcome.connect face-to-face, in an informal setting, with your elected representatives.
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StoryRise: Words, Sounds, and Silence
Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, C-101
6PM: Workshop: Rhythm, Rest, and Reverberation: Playing with Sound in Spoken Poetry(Caleb Winebrenner). In this workshop, explore the sonic aspects of poetry — and how playing with sound textures and punctuation can make our writing sing.
7PM; Outdoor Concert. Tellers include Caleb Winebrenner, Sean Buvala, Karen Fincher, and others.
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Last Day for Free Tax Preparation Assistance
Care1st Avondale Resource Center, 328 W. Western Ave., Avondale
Tuesdays: 5PM-7PM; Saturdays: 9AM-1PM: Individuals and families with an annual income of less than $55,000 are eligible to have their taxes prepared for free. IRS-certified volunteers will provide free, basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing options to those who qualify. For more informa6on or to register, call: 623-333-2703 or email:
jmarquez@avondaleaz.gov
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Disney Fandom at the Goodyear Branch Library
Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, C-101
2PM-3:30PM:
The Teen Leadership Club is a group of teens that work toward creating and putting on new and exciting programs here at your library! This installment in the Fandom series celebrates all things Disney. Geek Out with crafts, trivia, cosplay, sing and dance-offs, debates, and videos. Prize for best costume!
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Container Gardening
Public Works Admin Building, 4980 S. 157 Ave.
6:30PM-8:30PM: This free water conservation class will cover; container type and size, potting mix, water, fertilizer, and a list of plants that actually prefer growing in containers. Class includes a planting demonstration and participants will take home a free 2" plant. Taught by Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist. Public Works Admin Building is located south of MC85 and west of Estrella Parkway. Enter from Estrella Parkway on Romley Road next to Roscoe Dog Park.
Register for classes online.
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Hop & Hops
Goodyear Bal
lpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way
11-AM-3PM: Blending traditional and not-so-traditional Easter activities, there is sure to be something for everyone at this inaugural event! Learn more and find out about the Golden Egg social media contest
here
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Movie Night at the Ballpark: Incredibles 2 (PG)
Goodyear Bal
lpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way
7PM:
Bring your blankets to enjoy a movie from the outfield lawn. Admission is free! Light snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Gates open 1/2 hour before showtime
. Check out the full 2019 lineup
here
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SW Valley HOA Academy
Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Rd.
8AM-12PM: Do you live in a community that is served by a homeowner’s association (HOA)? Are you a board member of an HOA? Are you just interested in learning more about HOAs? If so, please join us Southwest Valley HOA Education. There is no fee to attend; however, registration is required and space is limited to 40. See the full agenda and register
here
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Goodyear Lakeside Musicfest
Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater, 10300 S. Estrella Pkwy
4PM-9:30PM: Free, family-friendly, live music event featuring reggae, country, alternative, blues, and 90s pop favorite Smashmouth. Check out
westvalleyarts.org/GLMFEST
for show times.
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Natural Pest Control
Public Works Admin Building, 4980 S. 157 Ave.
6:30PM-8:30PM: This free water conservation class will cover; how to create an ecosystem in your yard that will keep those bad bugs at bay. Get to know your friends in the fight "the insect predators" and how to attract them to your yard. Presented by Jonathan Manning, Certified Arborist. Public Works Admin Building is located south of MC85 and west of Estrella Parkway. Enter from Estrella Parkway on Romley Road next to Roscoe Dog Park.
Register for classes online.
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Hot Coffee Series
Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Rd.
7PM-8:30PM: This lecture series provides an opportunity to learn and discuss topics on a variety of aspects of
arts and culture
. Guest speaker David Schildkret, professor of choral music and director of choral activities at ASU will explore the imagery of gardens, using examples from familiar works of art, music, and literature.
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Driving Tips Around Schools: Keeping Children Safe
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Everyone wants a safe place to call home, and Goodyear strives to make all residents feel secure. While we’re diligent in our efforts to reduce possible dangers, we can’t do it alone. It’s up to everyone to pitch in to keep crime rates down. Thankfully, taking a few simple steps can go a long way in keeping theft, vandalism and other felonies and misdemeanors out of our neighborhoods.
Here are three easy things you can do to help out:
Lock Up.
If you want to keep unwanted guests out, don’t make your home inviting. Even when you’re around, it’s best to keep all gates, doors and garages locked at all times. It’s also a good idea to keep your windows closed and locked when possible, especially if they’re on the ground floor.
Put On Your Walking Shoes.
Taking as stroll around the neighborhood isn’t just good exercise. You can casually patrol the community for anything suspicious or usual, as well as swap notes about criminal activity in the area with other neighbors who are out and about. Also, when more residents regularly walk around the association, it can help scare off hooligans who are afraid of getting caught in the act. If you see suspicious activity, report it to the police right away. Program the non-emergency number into your cellphone to make calling easier: 623-932-1220.
Clean It Up.
Picking up litter, removing graffiti and keeping trees, bushes and lawns trimmed not only makes the neighborhood look better, but also sends the message that our residents are diligent about keeping the community a respectable place to live. This can help discourage troublemakers from hanging around and encourage responsible and involved people to move to the association. Take the first step: even if it's not your yard or trash -- help pick it up!
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The City is Your Partner; Civic Engagement is Key
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Two Ways to Help Inform Priorities for our Regional Transportation System
Your opinion can play a key role in creating the next long-range, regional transportation plan.
The online survey takes approximately 10 minutes. Participants who complete the survey are eligible to win raffle prizes ranging from $100 gift cards to personal electronics, and a $1,000 Grand Prize. To complete the survey, visit
azmag.gov/values
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Maricopa County Association of Governments (MAG)
will use the survey results to help develop plans for future roads, public transit, bikeways and pedestrian improvements.
A primary focus of MAG is the development of the next Regional Transportation Plan and the associated planning for the extension of the half-cent sales tax to expand, improve and enhance our region’s transportation infrastructure. A regional transportation plan is a long-term blueprint of a region’s transportation system.
Help Make Our Community Healthier
Every three years, Maricopa County Department of Public Health, in collaboration with health care and community partners, conducts a Community Health Survey to develop a deeper understanding from residents about issues that relate to quality of life, availability of services, physical and mental health, and more.
The survey is part of a larger review of community health. This goes beyond individual health to look at what is affecting the community overall, what health issues are affecting some communities more than others, and what other factors contribute to those issues.
Every day, we work to make our community a healthier place to live, learn, work, and play.
The more Goodyear residents participating in the survey, the more valuable this survey will be in helping us understand exactly how we can do that. You can help by Taking the Maricopa County Community Health Survey.
Click here to take the survey
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Be a Good Neighbor... Follow the Codes
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Ground-level ozone pollution thrives with sunny days and high temperatures. It is formed when sunlight causes a chemical reaction in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). It is harmful and should not be confused with the “good” ozone in the upper atmosphere. Making the following tips part of your daily routine in the summer, especially during pollution advisories and health watches, will help make more clean air.
Summer Driving Tips:
- Drive less. When possible, carpool, van pool or use public transportation.
- Consolidate errands, make a list of needed stops and stick to it.
- Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines, for example, at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants or banks. Park your car and go inside.
- Turn the car off after 30 seconds of idling.
- Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
Summer Household Tips:
- Unplug unused appliances.
- Turn off appliances and lights when you leave the room.
- Connect your outdoor lights to a timer or use solar lighting.
- Use low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers.
- Don’t paint on high-pollution advisory or health watch days.
- Tightly seal solvents like cleaners, paint, and yard chemicals.
- Use CFL or LED bulbs.
- Turn up your thermostat when not home.
Sign up
for High Pollution Advisories, Health Watches and clean air updates, part of Maricopa County's initiative to promote clean air and healthier lives.
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Emergency:
Police Non-emergency:
Fire Non-emergency:
Graffiti Report, Code Compliance:
Trash, Recycling, Water, Sewer:
Streets, Lights, Sidewalks:
Neighborhood Services:
Parks & Recreation:
Goodyear Ballpark:
Goodyear Library:
Maricopa County:
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911
623-932-1220
623-932-2300
623-932-3004
623-932-3010
623-932-3004
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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