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Cholla District Weekly Update
February 27, 2026
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Dear Cholla Residents,
Enjoy this weekend's beautiful weather by spending some time at the Folk & Heritage Festival at Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park on Feb. 28 and Mar. 1, from 10 AM to 5 PM each day. The festival will celebrate folk traditions and cultural heritage from across the region and beyond. Come and see hundreds of performers across seven stages, representing a wide range of musical, dance, and storytelling traditions.
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There will also be interactive workshops, artisan and cultural vendors, hands-on activities for all ages, and a carefully curated lineup of food trucks serving diverse local flavors.
During the Festival, Glendale will host a Plein Air painting competition. The outdoor competition is open to artists 18 years of age or older who paint using the Plein Air technique in oil, watercolor acrylic or pastel. All artists must bring their own materials and register prior to the event. Winners selected by the City Council will receive $1,000 for first place, $700 for second place, and $400 for third place. One Heritage Award winner will also be selected and awarded $1,000. I look forward to attending and judging this unique event. It's exciting to see artistic interpretations of outdoor spaces within Glendale. For more information about the competition, painting requirements, and the judging process, visit glendaleaz.gov/Calls-to-Artists.
Click here for a map of the event venue areas and parking. For all festival updates and a complete schedule of weekend performers and workshops, visit glendaleaz.gov/Events.
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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
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Suess-a-bration! at Foothills Library: Monday, Mar. 2, 4 PM - 5:30 PM
Come one, come all, both big and small! To Foothills Library, we're having a ball! We're Reading Across America, hip-hip-hooray, and celebrating Dr. Seuss in a magical way! Click here for more information.
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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, visit their web site for all the latest construction updates to see how it impacts your drive.
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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:
- North and southbound 75th Avenue will be closed between Aspera Blvd. and just south of Loop 101 from 4 AM to 6 PM, Saturday, Feb. 28 (updated). The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 75th Avenue and the westbound frontage road (Beardsley) starting at 71st Avenue also will be closed during this time.
- To access Loop 101 from 75th Avenue: Southbound 75th Avenue drivers may consider using 67th or 83rd Avenues. Northbound 75th Avenue traffic may use Union Hills Drive or the eastbound frontage road to 67th Avenue.
- To access northbound 75th Avenue from Loop 101: Eastbound traffic may exit at Union Hills Drive, travel west to 83rd Avenue and north to Deer Valley Road. Westbound traffic may exit at 67th Avenue and travel north to Deer Valley Road.
- To access southbound 75th Avenue from Loop 101: Westbound Loop 101 drivers may exit at 67th Avenue. Eastbound Loop 101 traffic should exit at Union Hills Drive and travel east to 75th Avenue.
- Drivers wanting to continue on 75th Avenue may consider using Union Hills Drive or Deer Valley Road to get around the closure.
- This closure of north and southbound 75th Avenue is scheduled to occur again March 6-8.
- North and southbound 31st Avenue will be closed nightly from 9 PM to 5 AM beginning Tuesday, Mar. 3 and ending the morning of Friday, Mar. 6.
- DETOUR: Drivers may use east and westbound frontage roads to travel around the closure.
- North and southbound 35th Avenue will be closed from 10 PM Friday, Mar. 6 to 6 PM Sunday, Mar. 8.
- DETOUR: Drivers may use the east and westbound frontage roads to travel around the closure.
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, 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 eastbound frontage road (Beardsley) is reduced to one lane between 37th and 35th Avenues through mid-April.
Long Term Ramp Closures:
- The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 75th Avenue will close at 11:30 PM Monday, Mar. 9 for approximately 60 days.
- 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.
- 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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