Upcoming Free Events & Important Dates
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Care1st Avondale, 328 W. Western Avenue, Avondale
Tuesday, January 28 thru April 14, 2020, Tuesdays — 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. & Saturdays — 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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. No appointment necessary. For more information email
jmarquez@avondaleaz.gov
or call 623-333-2703.
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Goodyear Heart & Sole 5k/1 mile
Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S Ballpark Way
Saturday, February 1, 2020; check in begins at 7:00 a.m., 5K Race begins at 9:00 a.m., 1 mile begins at 9:15 a.m.
Join the Sole Squad! Beginning and ending at Goodyear Ballpark, this race is the perfect way to kick off National Heart Health Month. The 15th Annual Heart & Sole race features a 5K as well as a 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk. This year, Heart & Sole is pet friendly! Race alongside your four-legged friends as they become official members of the Paw Squad.
Click here for details and to register.
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Desert Campfire and Sing-a-long
Estrella Mountain Regional Park,
14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate your beautiful desert! Participants will enjoy a lovely campfire, hear some stories, sing songs with special guest Joe Ford, and take the time to appreciate the life around you. Meet at the Nature Center.
For more information
visit
www.maricopacountyparks.net.
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Southwest Valley HOA Summit
Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr., Avondale
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Home Owner Association education in the Southwest Valley is coordinated through a partnership with the city of Avondale, city of Buckeye, and city of Goodyear. February Summit topics include:
- Associations in Crisis: Practical Advice for Associations with Problems
- How to Have Strong Leadership in Community Associations
There is no fee to attend; however, registration is required and space is limited to 25.
Click here
for more information or to register.
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Goodyear Library - Author visit Adiba Nelson
Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, C-101
Sunday, February 9, 2020 - 1:30 p.m.
Author Adiba Nelson will be reading her book "Meet ClaraBelle Blue". The story reminds young children that people with special needs are not all the different from anyone else.
Click here for more information.
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Vision and Sound Artist Reception
Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, C-101
Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 5:30 p.m.
Working in partnership with Norma Cunningham, the curated show celebrates African American History Month and features adult and youth artists that exemplify visual and performing arts.
Click here for more information.
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Goodyear Faith & Community Roundtable
Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Rd.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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.
Find past meeting summaries and subscribe to future meeting announcements
here
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Desert Edibles and Medicinals
Estrella Mountain Regional Park,
14805 W. Vineyard Avenue
Sunday, February 16, 2020 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Get an introduction to edible desert plants and medicinals. Explore which plants are edible and the ways they have been traditionally prepared. You will also learn how people have been using the desert for centuries to cure the common cold and bring relief to aching muscles. Bring plenty of water and good walking shoes and meet at the Nature Center.
For more information
visit
www.maricopacountyparks.net.
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Opening Day: Spring Training
Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S Ballpark Way
Saturday, February 22, 2020 – 1:05 p.m.
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Hot Coffee Lecture:
Stephen Marc, Montage Artist
Goodyear Total Wine & More,
1416 N. Litchfield Rd.
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Stephen Marc, photographer and art professor at Arizona State University’s Herberger College of Fine Arts, is recognized for his unique and powerful photographic montages that explore the African Diaspora. His images combine family snapshots, antique photographs and images from his own extensive body of photographic work. His work is featured in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The dual themes of all his work are an attempt to tell both his personal story and the story of a culture.
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Coffee with a Cop
Starbucks, 1910 N. Pebble Creek Parkway
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Coffee with a Cop is a national movement promoting coffee and conversation between local police officers and the community. There is no agenda, no formal presentation, just conversation over a cup of coffee with the police officers who serve the community of Goodyear. Stop by at your convenience.
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Community Blood Drive
Keller Williams, 2403 N. Pebble Creek Parkway
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Transform a life, and your own by donating blood. AZ Performance PLUS+ team of Keller Williams in partnership with Vitalant are hosting a community blood drive. For more information, email
linda@azperformanceplus.com
or
click here to sign up
(sponsor code: AZPLUS).
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Navigator Training to Support Military, Veterans and their Families
Goodyear Branch Library, 14455 W. Van Buren, C-101
Saturday, February 29, 2020 - 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This presentation from the veteran support network Be Connected focuses on how to connect a service member, veteran or family member to the resource system using the Resource Connection Guide & Resource Network.
Click here to register.
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Tres Rios Nature Festival
7602 S. Avondale Blvd., Avondale, AZ 85323
Saturday, February 29, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 1, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This FREE outdoor festival showcases the rich diversity of wildlife habitat, history and culture of the Gila River drainage, which is made up of the Gila, Salt and Agua Fria Rivers. From guided bird tours, canoeing on the river, archery, fishing and learning about Southwest wildlife, there is something for everyone during the best time of year to enjoy the Arizona weather!
Click here for more information.
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Driving Tips Around Schools: Keeping Children Safe
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- Slow down. Speed limits in school zones are reduced for a reason. Remember 15mph in the school zone is an absolute speed, not 1mph over!
- Come to a complete stop. Research shows that more than one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones or neighborhoods. Always come to a complete stop, checking carefully for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding.
- Eliminate distractions. Research shows that taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles your chances of crashing. And children can be quick, crossing the road unexpectedly or emerging suddenly between two parked cars. Reduce risk by not using your cell phone or eating while driving, for example.
- Reverse responsibly. Every vehicle has blind spots. Check for children on the sidewalk, in the driveway and around your vehicle before slowly backing up. Teach your children to never play in, under or around vehicles.
- Watch for bicycles. Children on bikes are often inexperienced, unsteady and unpredictable. Slow down and allow at least three feet of passing distance between your vehicle and a bicyclist. If your child rides a bicycle to school, require that he or she wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet on every ride.
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The City is Your Partner; Civic Engagement is Key
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Become a City of Goodyear Volunteer
The City of Goodyear Volunteer Program aims to connect residents to our City through a variety of opportunities to serve within the City government organization and the community.
Whether it is lending a hand at monthly City park clean-ups or annual special events like Make a Difference Day, serving on one of the City’s boards, commissions or committees, or assisting employees in City offices with various tasks, the commitment and support of our volunteers is an integral part of our success in growing a vibrant community.
A wide variety of volunteer opportunities exists for individuals and groups, at different age levels, from a few hours to years of service. To learn more about volunteering in Goodyear, please visit our website at
www.goodyearaz.gov
or call us at 623-882-7807.
Want to Know What's Coming to Goodyear? Attend the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting.
The city of Goodyear holds the Planning & Zoning Commission meetings monthly. The Planning and Zoning Commission oversees proposed development, zoning ordinance amendments, conditional/special use permits and other development-related matters.
We encourage you to attend and be engaged with the important decisions being made in our city.
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Goodyear Municipal Court and Council Chambers, 14455 W Van Buren St., Ste. B101
More information on City of Goodyear Council and Commission meetings can be found by visiting
www.goodyearaz.gov
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Be a Good Neighbor... Follow the Codes
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Are You Putting Money Down the Drain?
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Draining and backwashing are essential parts of pool maintenance, but how you discharge that water can help protect the environment and your wallet!
Sewer rates are updated annually based on average water use in December, January and February (reported on your January, February and March bills), so refilling your pool in those months can have extra unintended consequences.
When the time is right, keep these two important points in mind:
- Pool water should never be discharged to the street. It is not only a nuisance to neighbors, but it is a violation of local, state and federal regulations.
Storm drains are intended for flood prevention, not wastewater disposal. When pool water is discharged to the street, it flows untreated -- high in salt or chemicals -- into the city’s flood control system, picking up oil and debris before reaching retention basins and eventually making its way to the river where it can damage habitats. Water left in streets also damages the pavement over time, leading to costly, burdensome street repairs.
- Prior to draining their pool, city of Goodyear sewer service customers, which includes residents south of I-10, and the residents of Sedella and Canada Village, must complete a pool drain permit application.
The pool drain permit application has a quick turnaround and is available
online
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For more information on draining your pool please call Public Works at 623-932-3010, option 1. If you are not in the city of Goodyear sewer service area, please contact your utility provider.
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Emergency:
Police Non-emergency:
Fire Non-emergency:
Graffiti Report, Code Compliance:
Trash, Recycling, & Utility Billing
Water & Sewer Emergencies:
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
623-882-7887
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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