AND THE GOOD NEIGHBOR WINNER IS...

Thank you so much for your submissions. It's encouraging to hear about so many AMAZING neighbors who exemplify what it means to be a good neighbor. One person who stood out was Sarah Norris. Her neighbor Lisa had this to say about Sarah:

"Sarah has done airport pickups for us and driven us to church several times. She took time off to help her mom recover from surgery. Sarah recently had a birthday and decided to celebrate by having a volunteer birthday party at St Mary's food bank. She also volunteers at CCV Avondale in the café, that's how we met. She is a sister and a beloved aunt to her young nephew and of course, a great neighbor!"

Congratulations to both Sarah and Lisa! For your nomination and for being a good neighbor, you've both won gift cards to Acai Republic in Goodyear.

And speaking of Acai Republic, we joined them to see how they celebrate National Good Neighbor Day....

GOODYEAR LEADERSHIP ENRICHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (L.E.A.D.)

This free, 12-week, 22-hour community leadership program is limited to 40 participants and helps develop individuals to be more effective in their civic life, work with other community groups, and in community building and engagement efforts. The 2024 program will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024.

Registration for the 2024 LEAD session will open on November 1, 2023. Click here to be notified when registration opens.

BECOME A CITY OF GOODYEAR VOLUNTEER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Make a Difference Day is an all-encompassing national day of service dedicated to helping others - a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. It takes place on the fourth Saturday of October of each year.

In the city of Goodyear, volunteers of all ages from different schools, churches, and business groups work together on projects that benefit our community. These projects include providing assistance to low-income senior Goodyear residents, cleaning up alleyways, cutting overgrown underbrush, distributing informational door hangers to different city neighborhoods, painting fire hydrants, and painting over walls marred by graffiti.



Click here to see volunteer opportunities for the 2023 Make A Difference Day event scheduled on the morning of Saturday, October 28, 2023.



GOODYEAR GENERAL PLAN 2035: GROWING GOODYEAR, PLANNING OUR FUTURE

The City of Goodyear Planning & Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings to take public comment on the proposed adoption of the General Plan 2035. The public is invited to participate in the public hearings.

The proposed General Plan 2035: Growing Goodyear, Planning Our Future includes a statement of community vision, goals and development policies as well as appropriate maps, charts and other relevant exhibits and such elements as required by state law, including additional elements particular to the needs and purposes of the City of Goodyear. Other conforming amendments may be considered and the above may be revised as a result of public comment during the public hearing process. The proposed General Plan 2035: Growing Goodyear, Planning Our Future, as well as studies, surveys, comments and meeting summaries related to the General Plan, are available online at the project website: www.goodyeargp.com.

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION DATES

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM

GOODYEAR CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1900 NORTH CIVIC SQUARE, GOODYEAR, AZ 85395

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM

FORMER CITY HALL, ROOM 117, 190 NORTH LITCHFIELD ROAD, GOODYEAR, AZ 85338

 

OCTOBER IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

The City has entered into a contract with Trauma Recovery Services of Arizona (TRSAZ) to cover the out-of-pocket expenses for an estimated 300 unduplicated, qualifying Goodyear residents, age 13 and up, to receive evidence-based and trauma-informed mental health services.

TRSAZ provides a variety of services such as adolescent and individual psychotherapy, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family and couple’s therapy, certified peer support services, and group counseling. All services will be offered virtually via a HIPAA-compliant portal, with evening and weekend appointments available to make accessing care convenient for residents.

Individuals who are either uninsured, underinsured, or otherwise lack the financial means to pay fees such as co-payments and deductibles will be screened for eligibility to receive financial assistance through this pilot program. Depending upon income, financial assistance is limited to a maximum of four to 10 sessions in a 12-month period.

OCTOBER 2-13: SCHEDULE YOUR BIANNUAL HAZARDOUS WASTE CURBSIDE PICK UP

Take advantage of the cooler weather by clearing out those odds and ends you're not sure how to dispose of. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) can be dangerous if not stored and disposed of properly. Don't try to hide items in trash bins or bulk pick up - this can result in disaster!

How to register for the October 16 curbside pick-up?

1. Confirm you items are eligible from the articles featured in the March edition of InFocus (p.8-9).
2. Register from Oct. 2 through Oct. 13 on the Goodyear website.
3. Set your HHW items out on October 16.

Pro Tip: Never put rechargeable batteries in the trash. When compacted, they can rupture and explode. Safely dispose of these batteries by using the HHW program.



GET OUTSIDE AT THE GOODYEAR LIBRARY

9/30 - Water Conservation Class

10AM: Discover the best desert plants to attract butterflies and beneficial wildlife to your yard. In-Person attendees receive a $25 gift card to low water use plants! (Goodyear Water customers only) Register here.

9/30 - Class Master Gardener Class

10AM - 12PM: Learn how to beautify your plot while conserving water! The City of Goodyear Water Services presents 'Gardening for Butterflies and Wildlife'. Register here.

10/17 - AZ Trails: How to find them, How to use them

6PM - 7PM: This segment of the Arizona Trails series includes discussion on heat mitigation strategies & safety, gear, navigation apps, local trails, County Park websites, and regional Arizona destinations outside of Phoenix metro. Register here.

Avondale Elementary School District

The mission of Avondale Elementary School District's (AESD) is "to grow every child as a thinker, problem solver, and communicator to pursue their future without limits."

AESD is home to nine schools and an alternative school ranging from preschool through eighth grade. Having the highest percentage of A Rated Schools in the Southwest Valley, we continue to be a leader in public education by offering art, music, P.E., coding & computer science at all our schools! Dual Language Program (English and Spanish); ALL AESD sites have a full-time school social worker, counselor and psychologist to assist students & families with their social and emotional needs.

If you're interested in getting involved with AESD, we need volunteers, donations (books, playground equipment, etc.) and mentors. We also really need teachers!

You can find out more by visiting our website at www.chooseaesd.org or by contacting Katie Hodge, Social Worker, at (623) 772-4700 or khodge@chooseaesd.org.

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