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Cholla District Weekly Update
February 13, 2026
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Dear Cholla Residents,
As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Arizona America250 Commission is coordinating a variety of events, activities, and other initiatives across Arizona cities over the next several months. On Friday, February 20, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM, Arizona America250 will host its signature initiative, the Road to 250: Arizona Traveling Museum, at the City of Glendale's Main Library, 5959 W. Brown Street.
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I hope you are able to visit the traveling museum which highlights the history and significance of America's 250th anniversary. Visitors will explore defining moments in American history alongside the people, cultures, and communities that shaped Arizona through engaging exhibit panels, a short looping video experience, and hands-on interactive activities for all ages.
The museum will also feature a replica of the Liberty Bell. This replica Liberty Bell is traveling to all 15 counties before returning to the Arizona State Capital for permanent installation later this year.
Guests are also invited to add their voices by participating in the "Dear America, Love Arizona" postcard activity, sharing personal reflections and stories that connect the past to the present.
In addition to the museum, there will be a family event on the library lawn, complete with food vendors, music, crafts, and games. Click here for all the details of the Feb. 20 event at the main library.
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
| | HOLIDAY HOURS: PRESIDENTS DAY - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026 | |
City of Glendale Office Hours, Services, and Schedule Changes
The city of Glendale offices, recreation and community services, and city libraries will be closed this coming Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents Day, but many other services will still be available. Residential garbage and recycling collection will take place as usual. Some public transportation options will be available. GUS 1 bus service will operate on a regular schedule, but there will be no GUS routes 2 and 3 running that day. Paratransit and ADA services will not be impacted by the holiday. Please visit the city web site for full details on schedule changes.
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Win Tickets to Dodgers or White Sox Spring Training Games at Camelback Ranch-Glendale
Read or listen to a book and visit any Glendale Public Library to enter weekly drawings. You can also earn entries by attending library programs and events. Baseball fans of all ages are welcome to participate. Click here for more information.
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Lunar New Year Lion Dance at Foothills Library: Sunday, Feb. 22,
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
In Celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Golden Phoenix Arts and Athletic Association presents a special Sar Ping Lion Dance show. All ages and families are welcome. Tickets will be distributed in the youth department 15 minutes prior to the show on a first-come, first-served bases. Click here for more information.
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Lifeguard Certification Courses at Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center
Start planning your summer job now and get the training you need. Courses are available in Water Safety Instruction, Lifeguard & CPR/AED Certification, and Lifeguard Instruction Certification. Lifeguard pay for Summer 2026 in the City of Glendale starts at $25 per hour. Click here for more information.
| | ROAD CONSTRUCTION & TRAFFIC ALERTS | | |
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 Restrictions & Closures:
- The contractor for the ADOT Loop 101 widening project is planning an overnight closure of southbound 75th Avenue between Aspera Boulevard and Beardsley Road. This is for the work to replace a traffic signal pole and the overhead sign structure. The dates of these planned closures are Feb. 27, Feb. 28, Mar. 6 and Mar. 7.
- Eastbound Loop 101 will be closed at 51st Avenue from 10 PM, Friday, Feb. 13, through 5 AM, Sunday, Feb. 15 for bridgework. The eastbound on ramps at 59th, 67th, and 75th Avenues will also be closed. The westbound HOV lane also will be closed between 35th and 51st Avenue during this time.
- 31st Avenue will be closed in both directions at Loop 101 nightly from 9 PM to 5 AM, from Tuesday, Feb. 17 until Friday morning, Feb. 20.
Ongoing Restrictions & Closures:
- 75th Avenue will be narrowed to one through lane in each direction between Rose Garden Lane and Arrowhead Clubhouse Drive, including lane restrictions on the 75th Avenue bridge over Loop 101, through mid-April. Some left turns will be restricted along 75th Avenue, and sidewalks may be closed intermittently.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider using 67th or 83rd Avenues to access 75th Avenue via Deer Valley Road or Union Hills Drive.
- The westbound frontage road (Beardsley) will continue to be reduced to one lane between 35th and 51st Avenues through 5 AM, Sat. Feb. 14.
- The eastbound frontage road (Beardsley) is reduced to one lane between 37th and 35th Avenues through mid-April.
Long Term Ramp Closures:
- The eastbound Loop 101 on ramp at 75th Avenue is closed for approximately 60 days from Jan. 5.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the frontage road (Beardsley) or Union Hills Drive to 59th Avenue to access eastbound Loop 101.
- The eastbound Loop 101 off ramp at 67th Avenue is closed for approximately 60 days from Jan. 11.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider exiting at 75th Avenue and taking the frontage road (Beardsley) to 67th Avenue or exiting at 59th Avenue.
- The eastbound Loop 101 on ramp at 51st is closed for approximately 60 days from Jan. 19.
- DETOUR: Drivers may consider using the eastbound frontage road to access Loop 101 at 35th Avenue or using the eastbound on ramp at 59th Avenue.
- The eastbound off-ramp at 35th Avenue is closed for approximately 60 days from Jan. 26.
- DETOUR: Eastbound drivers may consider exiting at 51st or 27th Avenues.
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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