Neighbor 2 Neighbor Survey
Last month we asked, How do you prefer to serve in your community?
I am the boots on the ground - 37%
Financial donations - 15%
Time donations - 18%
Thoughts and prayers - 6%
I'd like to see some options - 23%
For the 23% of you who are looking for some options, we invite you to check out Goodyear's volunteer opportunities and join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Goodyear Rec Campus, 420 Estrella Pkwy for the Faith and Community Roundtable where you'll hear about opportunities to serve with many of our non-profit partners.
This month we want to know:
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CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY
Goodyear City Offices & Library Closed
Goodyear City Hall,1900 N Civic Sq.
Goodyear City Hall and the Georgia T Lord Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Trash and recycle services are affected.
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CLOSED DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING
Goodyear City Offices & Library Closed
Goodyear City Hall,1900 N Civic Sq.
Goodyear City Hall and the Georgia T Lord Library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
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Holiday's on the Square
GSQ, 1900 N Civic Sq..
1PM - 4PM:This unique holiday celebration features a new theme each week for you to choose your favorites. Tonight celebrate with, Rocking Around the Tree: Enjoy the talents of musicians from Alice Cooper Solid Rock Center.
Learn more here.
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Virtual HOA/Condo Academy #12
Zoom & Facebook Live
9AM - 10AM: Join the Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C. covers large variety of topics in these virtual academies! You won’t want to miss these classes full of HOT topics impacting HOAs/Condos in 2024. Click here to register.
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Winter Cookie Decorating Competition
Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N Civic Sq.
10AM - 12PM: Come create a winter cookie! Join the Teen Leadership Club for a cookie decorating contest. Bring your A-Team to compete alongside other contestants, decorate unique winter cookies, and participate in fun challenges! All materials will be provided. Learn More
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Goodyear Faith & Community Roundtable
Goodyear Recreation Campus, 420 Estrella Pkwy
8:30-10AM: The purpose of the Roundtable is to collaborate resources to make a difference for those in need in the southwest valley. Learn more here.
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West Valley Astronomy Club Presents: STAR PARTY
Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N Civic Sq.
5:30PM - 7:30PM: The desert southwest is the ‘astronomy capital’ of the United States. Here the sky is always a source of spectacle, inspiration, and discussion. Astronomers and quality optical telescopes provide a unique experience of direct observation of the Moon, planets, their moons, galaxies, star clusters, and gaseous nebulae. You’ll be awed by this natural spectacle! The West Valley Astronomy Club leads this stargazing event with high powered telescopes. BRING LAWN CHAIRS and enjoy the sounds of jazz under the stars! Learn more here.
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Department of Veterans' Services Q&A
Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N Civic Sq.
10AM - 1PM: Learn about your and your family's veterans benefits and services at this Q&A table presented by The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services. ADVS provides direct services to Veterans through the administration of 50+ professional benefit counselors located throughout the state - helping Veterans connect with their VA benefits, two skilled-nursing Veterans' Home facilities in Phoenix and Tucson provide short and long-term care (with new homes under construction in Flagstaff and Yuma), and three Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemeteries: in Sierra Vista, Camp Navajo near Flagstaff, and in Marana north of Tucson. Learn more here.
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Sound Healing Meditation
Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N Civic Sq.
2:40PM : Nothing drops us into our bodies quite the way sound does. Sound has been used around the world for healing and accessing expanded states of awareness for centuries. In these sessions, Kari Levine guides practitioners on a deeply inward journey fostered by the etheric sounds of a Rainstick and Crystal Bowls. Learn more and Register here.
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Holiday's on the Square
GSQ, 1900 N Civic Sq..
1PM - 4PM:This unique holiday celebration features a new theme each week for you to choose your favorites. Tonight celebrate with, Merry Melodies: Featuring AZ Dueling Pianos
Learn more here.
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Arizona Trails: How to find & use them
Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N Civic Sq.
6PM - 7PM: This segment of the Arizona Trails series includes discussion on safety, gear, navigation apps, local trails, heat mitigation strategies, and regional Arizona destinations outside of Phoenix. Learn more here.
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Goodyear HOA Board Member Roundtable
Goodyear City Hall, 1900 N Civic Sq.
5:30PM-7PM: This roundtable is for HOA Board Members ONLY. Connect with other HOA Board Members in Goodyear and learn how to build exceptional neighborhoods. Learn more here.
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Holiday's on the Square
GSQ, 1900 N Civic Sq..
1PM - 4PM:This unique holiday celebration features a new theme each week for you to choose your favorites. Tonight celebrate with, Elf Extravaganza: Experience a live theater performance of Elf the Musical. Performance provided by C.A.P.A.
Learn more here.
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CLOSED AT NOON
Goodyear Library Closed at Noon
Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N Civic Sq.
The Georgia T Lord Library will be closed at 12PM in observance of Christmas.
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CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY
Goodyear City Offices & Library Closed
Goodyear City Hall,1900 N Civic Sq.
Goodyear City Hall and the Georgia T Lord Library will be closed in observance of Christmas. Trash and recycle services are affected.
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CLOSED AT 5PM
Goodyear Library Closed at 5PM
Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N Civic Sq.
The Georgia T Lord Library will be closed at 5PM in observance of New Years.
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CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY
Goodyear City Offices & Library Closed
Goodyear City Hall,1900 N Civic Sq.
Goodyear City Hall and the Georgia T Lord Library will be closed in observance of New Years. Trash and recycle services are affected.
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"Live for thy neighbor if thou wouldst live for thyself." – Seneca |
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The City is Your Partner, Civic Engagement is Key
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Legislative Updates
January is right around the corner and with it we see the start of Arizona's Legislative Session. Many of you have asked for legislative updates and now you can sign up to receive these quarterly.
We may send alerts more frequently in order to keep you informed of critical pieces of state legislation and significant Capitol news that will impact you and the surrounding community. We hope these updates help you to stay connected with your state and local leaders and keep you up to date with major legislative actions that impact our community.
Please click the link below and subscribe.
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We Want to Hear From You
We will be hosting the first public meeting regarding the planned use of the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 4-5PM at Goodyear City Hall, 1900 N Civic Sq. A link to attend virtually can also be found by clicking the link below.
The FY2025-2026 Action Plan describes the planned uses of CDBG entitlement funding for activities benefitting low-income and special needs populations throughout Goodyear for the period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
The plan is due to HUD on May 15, 2025, and will be adopted by Council prior to submission.
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Trash Pickup Service
Our hard working folks at public works are diligently serving our residents around the clock. There are a couple of days each year that impact your trash pick-up times and we want to make sure you're aware of those changes.
There will be NO trash, recycle or bulk pickup on the following holidays:
- Thanksgiving - Thursday, Nov. 28
- Christmas - Wednesday, Dec. 25
- New Year's Day - Wednesday, Jan 1
Collections will move to the day after. If you have any questions, or want to know more, please check out our website by clicking the link below.
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Holiday's on the Square
Create new family memories and traditions at Holidays on the Square at Goodyear Civic Square Park.
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December 6 – Rocking Around the Tree: Enjoy the talents of musicians from Alice Cooper Solid Rock Center.
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December 13 – Merry Melodies: Featuring AZ Dueling Pianos
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December 20 – Elf Extravaganza: Experience a live theater performance of Elf the Musical. Performance provided by C.A.P.A.
Glide into the ice-skating season on our synthetic ice-skating rink starting December 6! Visit our website for details.
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"A little among neighbors is worth more than riches in a wilderness."
– Welsh Proverb
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Won't You Be My Neighbor
There's a new school in town
(Goodyear, AZ) – On October 1, the Agua Fria High School District proudly hosted the Cornerstone Ceremony for its newest school, Goodyear High School. A cornerstone ceremony is a traditional event symbolizing the official start of construction for a significant building, the placement of a cornerstone representing the foundation and future of the project. The event marked an important milestone in the district’s continued commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities in the Goodyear community.
Mayor Pizzillo spoke about the new high school's significance in supporting the city’s ongoing growth and development while the West Valley Mavericks were recognized for their invaluable contributions to the community at large.
In honor of the West Valley Mavericks’ positive impact on the local community, Goodyear High School’s mascot has been named “Mavericks," symbolizing the group’s dedication to improving the quality of life for children and families across the West Valley.
Goodyear High School is located at Cotton Lane and Van Buren in Goodyear, and at full capacity will serve up to 2,000 students, starting with an initial class of 400 freshmen in Fall 2025. This project is part of the Agua Fria Union High School District’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities in response to community growth.
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Faith & Community Roundtable | |
The FCRT is held the second Tuesday of each month and agencies are chosen at random to have their information provided to Goodyear residents. These agencies serve Goodyear residents and are providing a valuable service to our community. | |
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The mission of Lutheran Social Services is to stabilize people during crisis and transition, build a foundation where people can thrive, and preserve dignity and respect for the most valuable.
Lutheran Social Services provides rent and utilities assistance to Goodyear residents. Homeless services are also provided to unhoused individuals in the Goodyear area.
Lutheran Social Services has a need for churches and volunteers to support our Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging, I-HELP program. I-HELP is a unique, cost-effective program that uses what churches have in abundance (space, volunteers, the desire to help the stranger) to provide overnight emergency shelter to those experiencing homelessness and case management to help them move from crisis to stability. I-HELP currently operates in the Northwest and Southwest Valley
Click below to learn more.
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623-932-1220
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www.goodyearaz.gov.com
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