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Upcoming Free Events & Important Dates
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| 4/2 |
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
8AM-11AM at Avondale Coldwater Park, 10 N. Eliseo Felix Way, Avondale
(From Dysart Road, enter at Western Avenue)
There is no charge for Goodyear, Avondale and Tolleson residents; however, residents will be required to provide proof of residency such as a recent city utility bill AND drivers license. This event is for residential hazardous waste only. Commercial or medical waste will not be accepted. Please transport materials in a sturdy cardboard box in the trunk or truck bed of vehicles.For a full list of acceptable and unacceptable items, click here or call the City of Goodyear at 623-932-3010 (x3).
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| 4/2 |
Flavors of the West
5PM-9PM at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way
Food sampling from 30 restaurants, live music, food trucks and more! Live concert featuring the Gin Blossoms starts at 7 pm. General admission $50 with FOTW50 promo code (includes food, alcohol and concert); Non-alcohol ticket$30 with FOTW30 promo code (includes food and concert, not alcohol); Concert only ticket $20 (no food or alcohol included); entrance at 6:45 pm. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster via
flavorsaz.com or at Goodyear Ballpark Ticket Office.
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Free Spring Concert Series
7PM-9PM at Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N Litchfield Rd.
Join us for the fun Latin and R&B sounds of TreJa Vu Band. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, food, and beverages of your choice (no glass containers) as you listen to some of your favorite songs! Dancing is encouraged!
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| 4/9 |
Southwest Valley HOA Academy
8AM-2PM at Goodyear City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Rd.
All participants will have a small group opportunity to discuss: CC & R Enforcement, Design Review,Painting Policies, and Parking, facilitated by community management professionals. Also covered will be Protecting your Association: Tips to Prevent Theft and Fraud and Choosing the Right Insurance and Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. will provide a 2016 legislative session. Lunch is provided. There is a $5 registration fee and registration is required. Click here to enroll using session code: 7695.
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| 4/16 |
Goodyear Lakeside Music Festival
Noon-9PM at Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater, 10300 S. Estrella Parkway
This free family-friendly event will feature a kids zone, food vendors, two stages with 13 bands and multiple genres of music including headliner The Cuban Tribe and two-time Grammy nominated artist Marcos Crego. Visit westvalleyarts.org for more info. |
| 4/16-17 |
Desert Dog Police K-9 Trials
9AM-3PM at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way
Watch active police, military, government and security canine teams from around the nation compete in obstacles, obedience, tactical challenge, handler protection and Tough Dog competition. Admission is free; donations accepted at the gate. Concessions available for purchase.
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| 4/16 |
Disney Fandom at Goodyear Branch Library
3PM-4:30PM at Goodyear Branch Library,
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| 4/22 |
Call To Art's Spring Show
6:30PM-9PM at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Rd.
The indoor juried show is free to attend. In addition, guests will be eligible for a drawing for some passes to the Phoenix Art Museum. For further information and photos and videos of previous events, visit calltoart.com.
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| 4/22 |
Application Deadline for Water Conservation Committee
The Water Conservation Committee will review current water usage patterns in the city and develop recommendations to reduce usage and establish priorities for water conservation initiatives for the next five years to recommend to Council and staff. This ad hoc committee will focus on reducing outdoor water use in its 8-10 meetings per year. Resident water rate payers and stakeholders in the landscape industry, building/development, and property management sectors will participate. Learn more or submit your application here. |
| 4/26 |
Hot Coffee Lecture Series
7PM-8:30PM at Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Rd.
An opportunity to learn and discuss topics on a variety of aspects of Arts & Culture. This month's lecture features Eli Taylor, considered to be one of the top kachina carvers from the Hopi Reservation.
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| 5/1 |
Goodyear Community Funding Grant Application Deadline
The City of Goodyear Community Funding program provides direct monetary grants to non-profits that provide human or social services to benefit Goodyear residents. (Find a list of FY15-16 awardees here.) The services provided should not be duplicated by the city or another service provider. Agencies should be able to track the number of Goodyear residents served. Find more information and download the application here.
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Is Your Dog "Crying Wolf"?
Dogs bark. It's their way of communicating with us and that's an especially good thing when they are warning us of danger or legitimately suspicious activity. But, nothing is as annoying as incessant barking -- even for dog lovers.
Some dogs are suspicious of everything! And, some dogs get bored and restless when left alone all day, finding relief in barking.
If your dog is a yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas to keep the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you!
Training. Always the first recommendation for any behavioral problem! Help is as close as the Yellow Pages (or a Google search). Training not only helps your dog, you'll be surprised how much it helps you, too. You may get some insight into why your dog barks so much, or what it is trying to communicate.
Citronella collars. A humane alternative to the electric-shock, anti-barking collar and costs about the same. Available on the web and in pet stores.
Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors or confining it to a crate can cut down on the disturbance to neighbors.
Reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street noise, or leave a radio on to mask it. Disconnect telephones and doorbells before leaving your home if they upset your dog or make it bark.
Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship -- a cat, bird, or another dog. Consider a mid-day visit from a pet-sitting service, or drop your pooch off at a friend's place or a day-care facility once or twice a week.
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The City is a Partner; Civic Engagement is Key
April is National Volunteer Month
Goodyear's Volunteer Program offers residents the opportunity to be part of the "Goodyear Gives Back" program. Working as a team with staff and other dedicated volunteers, they can make a difference and "give back" to their community. Whether it is lending a hand at special one-day events such as the "Star Spangled Fourth" or assisting employees in city offices with various tasks, their commitment and support is an integral part of the success in growing a vibrant community. Plus, per city of Goodyear policy, volunteers who have worked a minimum of 160 hours and continue to volunteer or work on a regular basis may be eligible for internal recruitment opportunities. Learn more about volunteer opportunities and apply on our volunteer services web page, or contact Missy Jenson, Wellness and Volunteer Coordinator for more information at 623-882-7807
Youth Commission Vacancies
The City of Goodyear is now accepting applications for its 20-member Youth Commission which provides a venue for high school students to develop leadership skills through involvement in city government. The Commission also provides young adults with an opportunity to express their voices on a variety of youth-related issues, such as youth programming, recreation opportunities, and special events.
Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to submit an
application and two references online.
Citizen's Police Academy
As part of a continuing program to develop citizen awareness and understanding of the role of law enforcement, the Goodyear Police Department created a Citizen's Police Academy designed for citizens of all backgrounds and occupations. It is a 10 week, training program of both classroom and "hands-on" instruction. Classes are held in the evening, once a week for approximately 3 hours, and include a tour of the county jail and police facilities, role playing scenarios, constitutional law, gang awareness, and demonstrations by specialized police units. The program
starts April 12, so
apply now!
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Be a Good Neighbor... Follow the Codes
Remember: All households must sign up and maintain an
account with the city to receive
sanitation service regardless of whether the
sanitation service is used.
What is a Code Violation?
Complaints of code violations are typically received through our Code Compliance department. The property is inspected by the Code Compliance Officer who determines if a violation exists. The owner or responsible party is notified by the officer and given a set period of time to correct the violation. A re-inspection is conducted to ensure the violation has been cleared.
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Report a Problem
| Emergency: |
911 |
| Police Non-emergency: |
623-932-1220 |
| Fire Non-emergency: |
623-932-2300 |
| Graffiti Report, Code Compliance: |
623-882-7815
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| Trash, Recycling, Water, Sewer: |
623-932-3010 |
| Streets, Lights, Sidewalks, Storm Drains: |
623-882-3110 |
| Neighborhood Services: |
623-882-7801 |
| Parks & Recreation: |
623-882-7525 |
| Goodyear Ballpark: |
623-882-3120 |
| Goodyear Library: |
623-652-3000 |
| Maricopa County: |
602-506-3416 |
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