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Cholla District Weekly Update
April 9, 2026
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Dear Cholla Residents,
Last weekend's Shred Event at Foothills Library parking lot was a great success. We were able to fill 3 large trucks with shredded paper from residents around the city. I received some good feedback from residents that the event was well-organized with good traffic flow, as we worked to transport boxes of paper from vehicles to bins and shred trucks. The Fire Department was also on site to collect batteries and hand out information about battery safety and disposal to residents. I want to thank the Glendale Police and Fire Departments for their participation and assistance, as well as youth volunteers from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council and Glendale PD Explorer Youth for helping transport paper from vehicles to bins during the event.
| | Yesterday, I hosted the 4th annual Public Safety Appreciation Day, providing lunch to over 300 on-duty Glendale Police and Fire personnel from Babbo Italian Eatery. This is just a small way to show appreciation to these committed men and women who serve our community each and every day. While I plan to share a little more detail and a video from the event in next week's newsletter, here are just a few photos that were taken. | | |
Don't forget to register for the Cholla District Public Safety District Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at 5 PM at the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center open to all residents within the Cholla District. Come and enjoy complimentary hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks, and drinks at 5 PM. At 5:30 PM, you will have the opportunity to participate in interactive mini sessions provided by Glendale Police, Fire, and Emergency Management staff on a variety of public safety topics. After the sessions end, residents will participate in drawings to win tickets to various upcoming events at Desert Diamond Arena in the city suite, as well as other items. See the flyer at the top of this newsletter for all the details. Register online on or before April 27.
My office is always open and ready to assist you. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns that you may have. I value your input and opinion.
Warm Regards,
Lauren Tolmachoff
Glendale City Council, Cholla District
623-930-2247
LTolmachoff@GlendaleAZ.com
| | CHOLLA DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS | | |
Ins and Outs of Alzheimer's Disease at Foothills Library: Monday, April 13, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Join Dr. Wickstead for a discussion of the ins and outs of Alzheimer's disease and actions that may help ward it off. The information presented is provided for informational purposes only and is not for use in diagnosing any condition. Open to adults, ages 18+. Click here for more information.
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Kids Crafternoon at Foothills Library: Friday, April 17, 3 PM - 4 PM
Drop in for a relaxed afternoon of hands-on creativity. We'll have simple, fun crafts or activities for kids to explore and make something all their own. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Click here for more information.
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Daddy Daughter Dance: Saturday, Jun. 20, 6 PM - 8 PM (REGISTRATION NOW OPEN)
Aloha! Get ready for dancing, a photo booth, and games. Girls ages 3-15 bring your dad, grandfather, uncle, or any special male guest. It's $20 per Dad/Adult and $20 per daughter. Registration opened on April 1. Click here for more information and to register online. (Select Youth Activities from the top colored tabs and scroll for the Daddy Daughter Dance info.)
| | ROAD CONSTRUCTION & TRAFFIC ALERTS | | |
From Councilmember Tolmachoff:
I recognize the frustrations with the light timing for the left turn lane both at 67th Avenue and 75th Avenue to access southbound Loop 101/Beardsley frontage road. After reaching out to ADOT to examine the light timing in this area last week, I was notified that ADOT has added an additional 5 seconds to the southbound and southbound left-turn phases at these intersections. This is the maximum time capacity for these movements. Pedestrian movements also impact the overall cycle.
Loop 101 Current and Upcoming Closures & Restrictions
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures as part of the Loop 101 widening project. You can subscribe to automatic project updates with this link.
Upcoming Traffic Control, Closures & Restrictions:
- A planned closure of the westbound Loop 101 between I-17 and 51st Avenue has been postponed.
- Westbound Loop 101 will be narrowed to one or two lanes in areas between I-17 and 51st Avenue from 9 PM Thursday, April 9, to 5 AM Friday, April 10, from 9 PM Friday, April 10, to 8 AM Saturday, April 11, and again from 9 PM Sunday, April 12, to 5 AM Monday, April 13. The westbound Loop 101 on ramp at 27th Avenue also will be closed during these times.
- Detour: Use the westbound frontage road (Beardsley) to access Loop 101 at 35th Avenue.
- The I-17 ramps to westbound Loop 101 will be closed from 10 PM Friday, April 10 to 5 AM Monday, April 13.
- DETOUR: Exit at Union Hills Drive and travel to 51st Avenue to access westbound Loop 101.
- 35th Avenue will be closed in both directions at Loop 101 from 10 PM Friday, April 10 to 5 AM Monday, April 13.
- DETOUR: Use east and westbound frontage road (Beardsley) to navigate around the closure.
- The northbound I-17 on ramp at Deer Valley Road will be closed from 10 PM Friday, April 10, to 5 AM Saturday, April 11.
- DETOUR: Use the northbound I-17 on ramp at Pinnacle Peak Road.
- Westbound Loop 101 will be closed between I-17 and 59th Avenue from 10 PM Friday, April 17, to 5 AM Monday, April 20, and again from 10 PM Friday, April 27, to 5 AM Monday, April 24.
Ongoing Restrictions & Closures:
- 75th Avenue will continue to be narrowed to one through lane in each direction between Rose Garden Lane and Arrowhead Clubhouse Drive through May. The project recently hit a standstill due to an unmarked water line. That line has now been relocated, and construction has resumed.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider using 67th or 83rd Avenues to access 75th Avenue via Deer Valley Road or Union Hills Drive.
- The eastbound Loop 101 frontage road is reduced to one lane between 37th and 35th Avenues through mid-April.
Ongoing Long Term Ramp Closures:
- The eastbound Loop 101 off ramp at 59th Avenue is closed until late May.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider exiting at 67th Avenue and using the eastbound frontage road to reach 59th Avenue.
- The eastbound Loop 101 on ramp at 67th Avenue is closed until mid-May
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking the eastbound frontage road (Beardsley) to 59th Avenue to access Loop 101.
- The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 75th Avenue is closed until early May.
- DETOUR: Westbound drivers may exit at 67th Avenue and travel north to Deer Valley Road or south to Union Hills Drive to reach their destination. 75th Avenue will have ongoing lane restrictions between Loop 101 and Rose Garden Lane that are expected to end in mid-April.
Drivers should use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through any work zones.
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67th Avenue Corridor Improvements Project Update (City of Peoria)
The City of Peoria's 67th Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, Pinnacle Peak Road to Happy Valley Road will widen 67th Avenue to three travel lanes in each direction and includes bike lanes, curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, and drainage components to complete the streetscape. As this area is adjacent to the Cholla District, click here for all the latest construction updates to see how it impacts your drive.
| | CITYWIDE HIGHLIGHTS & CALENDAR | | The deadline to submit essays is Friday, April 24, 2026. Click here for all the details. | | It is once again time for this free, family-friendly, Glendale tradition. Grab your bikes and head out to Sahuaro Ranch Park for the Glendale Family Bike Ride. Riders of all ages and abilities can enjoy the beautiful weather and Glendale's many scenic bike lanes and pathways on one of 3 courses. The ride starts at 8 AM on Sunday, April 12th. | | | | |
