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Cholla District Weekly Update
Dec. 5, 2025
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Dear Cholla Residents,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 9th annual Cholla District Holiday Mixer yesterday evening. I hope everyone enjoyed the delicious food, drawings for event tickets at Desert Diamond Arena, other prizes and the company we shared as we celebrated the holidays together.
It was great to see so many people participate in the Ugly Sweater Contest. Congratulations to all the winners!
| | Congratulations to our Cholla District winners of the resident ugly sweater contest. Pictured from left to right are Karen Z. (2nd Place), Amelia M. (1st Place), and Bernard T. (3rd Place). | | Congratulations to our City of Glendale winners of the staff ugly sweater contest. Pictured from left to right are Michelle Yates - Community Services (3rd Place), Johnny Morales - Recycling (1st Place), and Karen Mofford - Housing Services (2nd Place). | | |
Thank you to our City of Glendale staff who joined us to provide information about City services and amenities, answer questions, and listen to feedback from residents. Over 47 City of Glendale employees were present representing City departments and services across the board. Many departments set up festive tables with a variety of information, handouts, and other goodies for residents to enjoy.
Thank you also to Glendale Sister Cities for volunteering to assist with checking residents in at the entrance, as well as cleaning up after the event ended. Glendale Sister Cities promotes friendship and goodwill throughout the world by seeking relationships with cities who are interested in fostering international friendships between their citizens and the citizens of Glendale, and who have the desire to promote tourism and cultural awareness, in addition to economic development. For more information on this non-profit organization, visit their web site.
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
623-930-2249, Option 7 for Cholla
LTolmachoff@GlendaleAZ.com
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Libcon 2025 at Foothills Library: Dec. 6, 10 AM - 3 PM
Where can you rub shoulders with your favorite superheroes, test your skills in an escape room and sing a lullaby in Wookie? At the Glendale Foothills library of course! From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, December 6. Check out the vendors, get a snack at the food truck and stay till the end for the Superhero parade.
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Adult Craft - Fused Glass Candle Ornament at Foothills Library: Dec. 9, 2 PM - 4 PM
Adults (ages 18+) can come make unique ornaments out of glass. Registration is required for this event and will open on November 25 at 10:30 AM. Visit the web site for more information.
| | | | Childsplay Theater Presents The Imaginators at Foothills Library: Dec. 13, 11 AM - 12 PM
Families are welcome to attend this heartwarming and humorous play sure to remind us that imagination is a superpower, friendships are found in unexpected places, and the best adventures begin when you dare to play. Visit the web site for more information. | Free Big Band Holiday Concert at Foothills Library: Dec. 15, 6 PM
Start the season with traditional music performed live with the big band flair by Big Band Grandstand. The concert is free with seating on a first come basis. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the music starts at 6 PM. Visit the web site for more information. | Coffee with a Cop Foothills Division: Dec. 16, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Join us for Christmas BINGO and Coffee with a Cop! Chance to win a prize. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Visit the web site for more information. | | ROAD CONSTRUCTION & TRAFFIC ALERTS | | |
Cholla District Upcoming Pavement Work Scheduled - Click Here for the Map
Cholla Traffic Restrictions Due to City Landscape Restoration Activities in Medians
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Traffic will be restricted to the outside lane in the westbound direction of Union Hills Drive from 67th Avenue to 70th Avenue starting Oct. 20 through Jan. 2, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Traffic will be restricted to the outside lane in the eastbound direction of Union Hills Drive from 70th Avenue to 67th Avenue starting Oct. 20 through Jan. 2, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Park-and-Ride Structure Construction
The City of Glendale has contracted with GCON to construct a park-and-ride parking structure in the west half of the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center parking lot. Construction has begun and to accommodate this work, the west half of the parking lot will be closed to vehicles through Jan. 30, 2026. Thank you for your patience during this work. Project Hotline: 602-532-6250
City of Glendale Project Hotline: 602.532.6250
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:
Upcoming Traffic Control Scheduled:
- The system interchange ramps from north and southbound I-17 to westbound Loop 101 will be closed from 9 PM Friday, Dec. 5, to 5 AM Saturday, Dec. 6.
- North and southbound 51st Avenue will be closed at Loop 101 nightly from 10 PM to 5 AM beginning Monday, Dec. 8 ending the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 10.
- DETOUR: Drivers may use the east and westbound frontage road (Beardsley) to 35th or 43rd Ave. to get around the closure.
- North and southbound 31st Ave. will be closed at Loop 101 from 10 PM Tuesday, Dec. 9, to 5 AM Wednesday, Dec. 10.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the east and westbound frontage road (Beardsley) to 59th or 35th Ave. to get around the closure.
Long-Term Ramp Closures:
- The westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 51st Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days from Oct. 13.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider using Union Hills Drive to 59th Avenue to access westbound Loop 101 on-ramp or traveling on the westbound frontage road (Beardsley) then travel south to eastbound Union Hills Drive to reach 51st Avenue.
- The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 59th Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days from Oct. 20.
- DETOUR: Drivers may use either the 51st Avenue or 67th Avenue off-ramps to exit westbound Loop 101.
- The westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 67th Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days from Oct. 20.
- DETOUR: Drivers may use the eastbound frontage road (Beardsley) to 59th Ave. to reach eastbound Loop 101.
Current Frontage Road Closures & Ongoing Lane Restrictions:
- The westbound frontage road (Beardsley) will continue to be reduced to one lane between 35th and 51st Avenues through 5 AM, Sat. Feb. 15.
- Lane restrictions are ongoing at the following locations for bridge work and frontage road improvements:
- At the 51st & 35th Avenue interchanges: All on and off ramps will be narrowed to one lane. The left-turn lane for both east and westbound on-ramps will be narrowed to one lane. 51st and 35th Avenues will be narrowed to one lane under Loop 101.
- At the 31st Avenue interchange: The 31st Avenue shoulders will be closed under Loop 101. Pedestrian access is still available.
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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Vice Mayor Tolmachoff along with other members of the Glendale City Council kicked off the Glendale Glitters 2025 season with a ceremonial tree lighting last Friday.
The Holiday Light display will remain up until January 1st, from 5PM-10PM each night. Enjoy some local holiday shopping and treats as you stroll through Downtown Glendale, taking in the magical lights and features!
For more information, visit www.GlendaleAZ.gov/Events
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