Cholla District Weekly Update

March 19, 2021

Dear Cholla Residents,

Since the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine across the nation and throughout our community, I have heard from many of you regarding the vaccine registration process and the challenges you have faced while trying to secure vaccination appointments. I want to share a few online resources and options that may be of interest to you and might help you get a vaccine if you are not in any of the current priority groups.

HandsOn Greater Phoenix is a local nonprofit whose mission is to put volunteers to work where they are needed most. They are partnering with ASU and other local partners at both Phoenix Municipal Stadium and State Farm Stadium to schedule volunteers to staff the vaccine sites. As a volunteer benefit, volunteers have the opportunity to get a COVID-19 vaccine at the end of their shift. To learn more about this opportunity or to sign up, please visit their page, Vaccinate State 48, here at www.handsonphoenix.org/vaccinatestate48.

Another resource that you may find helpful is Extra Vaccine Notifier, which is a safe way to learn about extra vaccines available near you via text message. Please keep in mind, however, that text messages are not a guarantee that a vaccine will be held for you; extra vaccines are distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis. To sign up for this free service, please click here or visit www.extravaccinenotifier.com.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns that you may have. Members of City staff are still working remotely to observe social distancing practices, but I can assure you that my office is open and ready to serve your needs.

Best Regards,

Lauren Tolmachoff

Glendale City Council, Cholla District

623-930-2249, Option 7 for Cholla

LTolmachoff@GlendaleAZ.com

Attend a Glendale Facebook Live Event on March 25 at 10 a.m.

Glendale Facebook Live Event Discussing 5G Technology in Our Community

Stream Live on March 25 at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live or Glendale Channel 11

The City of Glendale has arranged for a Facebook Live event with our community to discuss the impact of Small Cell and 5G technology, and the use of this infrastructure in our neighborhoods. This virtual event will be an opportunity for residents of Glendale to ask questions to the city’s telecommunications partners on how this technology promotes greater service to our community. City leaders will also be prepared to discuss the processes and ways that the telecom providers and the city deploy technology with mindful determinations to minimize impacts to our community. In recent months, Glendale staff have made several presentations to the City Council about Small Cell Technology and the use of the small wireless facilities on utility poles. We are very interested in hearing from our residents concerning this subject and we encourage as many residents to attend this event as possible. The Facebook Live event is scheduled for March 25 at 10 a.m. (click here to visit our Facebook). The event will also be streamed on Channel 11 (click here to visit the webpage).

Cholla District Pavement Management & Construction Updates

Updated Pavement Management Program (PMP) Schedule

The City of Glendale’s Transportation Department is continuously working to improve and maintain our roadway network. Maintaining a strong network of streets is beneficial to all, at the regional and local level for connectivity, safety, and economic growth. Our Pavement Management Program has been developed to best address street pavement needs. For more information, please click here to visit our Pavement Management webpage or contact the 24/7 project hotline at 602-532-6250.

Utopia Road, between 57^th Avenue and 59^th Avenue – Asphalt Rejuvenator application to take place March 19.
57^th Avenue, Union Hills Drive to Utopia Road – Asphalt Rejuvenator application to take place March 19.
79^th Avenue, Bell Road to Union Hills Drive – Removal and reconstruction of corner sidewalk ramps, as necessary, to begin March 24 to prepare for a Thin Mill and Overlay to take place late Spring 2021.
Streets between Beardsley Road and Deer Valley Road, between 67^th Avenue and 75^thAvenue – Slurry Seal application to begin mid-April.
Streets between Bell Road and Union Hills Drive, between 51^st Avenue and 55^th Avenue – Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to take place early Spring 2021.
Streets between Grovers Avenue and Union Hills Drive, between 55^th Avenue and 59^thAvenue – Slurry Seal application to take place Spring 2021.
Behrend Drive, east of 59^th Avenue – Slurry Seal application to take place Spring 2021.
Streets between Union Hills Drive and Beardsley Road, between 59^th Avenue and 67^thAvenue - Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to take place late Spring 2021.
Beardsley Road, west of the Loop 101 to Glendale limits at New River – Slurry Seal application to take place Spring 2021.
Parkside Lane, 67^th Avenue to 61^st Drive – Slurry Seal application to take place Spring 2021.

Cholla District News, Upcoming Activities, & City Information

Green Living Series: Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater–it’s free, fresh, and filling! This class is about the Watershed Management Group’s three S’s: slow, spread, and sink. Learn how to use passive rainwater harvesting to create a series of berms, basins, and swales to direct rainwater to beneficial use for plants while reducing flooding and erosion in your yard. This class is sponsored by the City of Glendale Water Services Department Conservation and Sustainable Living Division. In order to attend, you must register for this event here and provide an email address; please click here for more details.

It's Glendale Park Madness on Social Media, #MarchMadness

Visit Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram

In honor of March Madness, we thought we’d have some fun of our own. Follow the City of Glendale on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and throughout the month of March, vote for your favorite Glendale parks. Visit or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by clicking the icons/buttons above.

Glendale is Working for YOU!

Glendale Police Detective Recognized by the Secret Service (Click to Watch)

Glendale Police Department Detective Harry Steward has been recognized by the Secret Service as one of the top 50 investigators in the country. Detective Steward was also recently named Glendale Police Department Investigator of the Year. Congratulations, Detective Steward!

Check Out Glendale Gamers

Click Here to Learn About Glendale's New E-Sports Gaming Opportunities

The City of Glendale Parks & Recreation Division is now offering E-Sports opportunities and game streaming to engage residents in virtual programming while maintaining the safety for our community members. We will be playing and streaming different games that appeal to a variety of skill levels and ages. The live streams are family friendly and moderated by Parks and Recreation staff. Participants will be able to engage in different contests and play for various types of prizes! For more information, please sign up on our E-Sports interest list with this link: https://forms.gle/VoETYeG9Sa3hHcGy9.

2021 Hike for the Homeless

St. Joseph the Worker invites you to engage the mind, body, and spirit and attend a safe, socially distanced hiking adventure next month. What a great way to spend a spring day! The 2021 Hike for the Homeless looks a bit different this year, but with your help, we hope it’ll be one of the best hikes yet. To make this year's event extra special, an optional “Adventure Hunt” has been added. Hike, hunt, or do both! For more details, please visit https://sjwjobs.org/hike/.

Check Out What's Happening (Virtually) at Glendale Library

2021 Tax Forms & Assistance

Visit bit.ly/gpltaxforms for Resources

The deadline to file state and federal income tax returns is Thursday, April 15, 2021. Glendale Library has a limited amount of pre-printed federal tax forms and instructions available. In addition, we have books of reproducible state and federal forms for photocopying. Staff at the Glendale Library can also help you locate online forms, as well as resources to help you file your taxes. Please visit bit.ly/gpltaxforms for further information about available help and resources.

Spring Staff Picks

Seeking Some New Reads? Check Out Staff Picks Here

Spring is in the air, and awesome new books are at your fingertips! Enjoy some of our "fresh-picked" recommendations from the staff at Glendale Public Library. Click here or below to check it out.

24/7 Digital Library

Read eBooks, Stream Music, and More On Demand Here

Read eBooks/magazines, listen to audiobooks and music, watch streaming videos, and more at your convenience. All you need is your library card barcode and PIN. Click here for more details.

DIY Clay Keychains

Teens Ages 12-18, Pick Up a Craft Kit While Supplies Last

Craft a fun clay keychain! Teens, ages 12-18 can pick up a kit at any Glendale Public Library. First come, first served! Watch a step-by-step how-to video at https://youtu.be/Sw3cGltMzXo.