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March 13, 2020
Dear Sahuaro District Residents,
Below is information about impacts and actions due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. It is a bit lengthy but contains a lot of good information.
On March 11th, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 a global pandemic. In addition, Governor Doug Ducey declared a State of Emergency for the State of Arizona. Many large gathering events have been cancelled or postponed. On Thursday, it was announced that National Hockey League games have been "paused" until further notice and some concerts are considering rescheduling from March to a later date. It is strongly recommended that anyone with cold and flu symptoms not attend any large gatherings.
Glendale Adult Center Closure
We were notified that the Arizona YWCA is suspending their Lunch Program for senior adults, which was taking place at the Adult Center. As part of the Governor's declaration, he directed state agencies to take action to minimize the spread of the virus, particularly to the senior adult population that is at the most risk. As a measure of precaution, City staff will begin the process of closing the Glendale Adult Center today, Friday, March 13th, and it will remain closed until further notice. We will also be suspending senior adult classes and gatherings at other City facilities including Foothills Recreation Aquatic Center and our libraries. We are in the process of reaching out to groups and patrons impacted by these closures and programming changes.
Intergovernmental Coordination
Our Emergency Management team is in close coordination with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH), which is the lead agency for the coordinated government response in our County. Along with MCDPH, we are also in coordination with the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), which is coordinating on a statewide level. Through the United States Conference of Mayors, we are also participating in regular
COVID-19 conference calls the White House has set up with Senior Administration Officials to brief municipal officials. We participated in one of these updated briefings earlier this week.
External Communications
The City's website has information on COVID-19 prominently placed on the front page. It provides links to official organizations that are leading this situation such as CDC, MCDPH, ADHS, etc. We are sharing information on our social media pages from these official sources.
Sanitizing Common Touch Areas
Our custodial staff is disinfecting common touch areas including door handles, banisters, public computers, elevator button panels, counters, etc. each night at City buildings. Materials Management will be distributing the limited quantity of Clorox wipes to high priority departments throughout the City so that throughout the workday, staff can also sanitize these common touch areas. Those areas that have constant public contact are being sanitized throughout the day. When inventory becomes available, hand sanitizer stations will be placed in common areas such as lobbies, elevator banks and service counters throughout City facilities.
Public Facilities
At our public facilities including City Hall, Civic Center, Foothills Recreation & Aquatic Center, Glendale Adult Center, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Libraries and other facilities, posters and signs from the CDC are being placed to encourage washing hands, covering cough and other healthy behaviors. We are engaging with increased education and sanitation in those City facilities where the vulnerable older adult population gather. We are encouraging social distancing on lines that form at City facilities, to space themselves so that individuals are several feet away from another person.
It was announced Thursday that all Spring Training games have been cancelled and many other City events have or may be postponed. It's best to check the City's website for the latest updates:
glendaleaz.com/.
Sincerely,
Ray Malnar
Vice Mayor
Sahuaro District
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The Glendale Family Bike Ride rolls through Glendale on Sunday, March 29!
Join hundreds of riders for wonderful weather, family fun and great exercise! The Bike Ride is at
Sahuaro Ranch Park located at 59
th
Ave. & Mountain View.
FREE
All ages and skill levels.
Ride starts at 8 a.m.
The leisurely ride highlights Glendale bike lanes and pathways and showcases cycling as an affordable and environmentally friendly transportation option.
All riders must wear a helmet.
If you need a helmet, they will be available at the event or recycle your old helmet for a new one while supplies last.
Bike check-up station, helmet fitting and bicycle safety information at the park before and after the ride.
***This event is still a "go" as of today. There is currently no plan to cancel. The status of COVID-19 is being monitored daily.
For more information call 623.930.2940 and to
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The next City Council Meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 24th.
Workshop begins at 12:30 p.m. and the Voting Meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.
To view the upcoming meeting schedule and
agendas,
click here.
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2nd Annual Mecum Auctions
March 11th - 14th
State Farm Stadium
***As of today, this event has not
been cancelled.
For more information, to register and to purchase tickets,
click here
.
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The Next Movies by Moonlight will be
Friday, March 20th
The next movie will be:
The Lion King
Rose Lane Park
51st Ave. & Marlette Ave.
FREE Admission
Movie starts at DUSK; pre-movie activities start at 5 p.m.
For more information: 623.930.2299 or
glendaleaz.com/events.
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KRISPY KREME® Celebrates Grand
Opening of
Glendale Location Tuesday, March 17th
10 Dozen (120) Guests Will Win FREE Original Glazed Doughnuts Each Month
for a Year
Glendale residents and dignitaries will celebrate the area's newest destination for hot, fresh doughnuts and premium coffee on Tuesday, March 17
th
, when
Krispy Kreme
hosts its grand opening.
The new shop, located at
5220 W. Bell Rd., is approximately 3,505 square feet and features
Krispy Kreme's
classic welcoming atmosphere. The shop will offer more than a dozen of
Krispy Kreme's
one-of-a-kind doughnuts, including the iconic
melt-in-your-mouth
Original Glazed
® doughnut.
Starting Tuesday and through Sunday, March 22
nd
,
Krispy Kreme
will randomly surprise 10 dozen (120) guests with a "Celebration Dozen Ticket" that provides one free dozen
Original Glazed
® doughnuts every month for
a year.
"Known for our iconic doughnuts and
premium coffee,
Krispy Kreme
is one of the most beloved sweet treat brands around,"
said Kurt Kuyper, President of WKS Krispy Kreme. "We are excited to expand our
footprint in the Glendale community and look forward to serving our new neighbors
melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts and delicious drinks, morning through night."
The shop will be open seven days a week: Monday through Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the drive-thru will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Share how you're celebrating the newest Krispy Kreme shop by using #KrispyKreme
on social media.
About Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation:
Krispy Kreme Doughnut
Corporation is a global retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed
® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is proud of its Fundraising Program, which for decades has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. Krispy Kreme doughnuts can be found in approximately 12,000 grocery, convenience and mass merchant stores in the U.S. The Company has nearly 1,400 retail shops in 33 countries. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at
www.KrispyKreme.com
, or on one of its many social media channels, including
www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme
, and
www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme.
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