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Cholla District Weekly Update
February 6, 2026
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Dear Cholla Residents,
The Glendale Police Department is dedicated to protecting lives and property with integrity, courage and respect. Recently, the GPD Public Information Office passed along impactful testimony from an individual in the community about Glendale officers making a difference. During repeated encounters during a difficult time in his life, he was treated consistently with respect which aided him in his road to sobriety.
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The Glendale Police Department is dedicated to engaging with the community through the Community Action Team. Get to know the Glendale Police through their monthly Coffee with a Cop meeting, attending the Citizen Police Academy, planning a G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) celebration in your neighborhood, and more. Learn more on their web site.
I have always been a strong supporter of our Public Safety Personnel. Each year, I host a Public Safety Appreciation Day in the Cholla District to provide a complimentary lunch to all on-duty Public Safety personnel in the City of Glendale. This year's event will take place on April 8.
As a resident of Arrowhead, I too have experienced the frustration with traffic flow along 75th Avenue with the recent lane restrictions. While the work is necessary and delays are to be expected, I have been communicating with ADOT and City Transportation staff to communicate the need for collaboration on clearly marked signs and to see if anything can be addressed as far as signal timing. We are all working to see if there is any type of relief possible with these traffic challenges while this important construction takes place from now through mid-April.
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
| | CHOLLA DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS | | |
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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AZ Broadway Theater Presents Pinkalicious at Foothills Library: Monday, Feb. 9, 6 PM - 7 PM
Dive into the colorful world of Pinkalicious, inspired by the beloved book by Victoria Kann. Tickets will be distributed in the youth department 15 minutes prior to the show on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for more information.
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Adult Craft - Watercolor Valentines at Foothills Library: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2 PM - 4 PM
This month crafters will use various watercolor techniques to make a valentine card for friends and loved ones. Space is limited and registration is required (opening on Feb. 3). Open to adults 18+. Click here for more information.
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Tween Art-repreneurs - No-Sew Heart Pillows at Foothills Library: Thursday, Feb. 12, 6 PM - 7 PM
Celebrate Valentines Day by creating a cute heart shaped pillow! Pick out your felt, assemble your pillow, and finally decorate it to make it one of a kind. Space is limited and registration is required (opening on Feb. 5 at 10 AM). Open to Tweens, ages 9-11. Click here for more information.
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District Board Vacancies
We are seeking a Cholla District resident to volunteer to serve on the Commission on Community & Culture which meets at 6 PM on the second Wednesday of each month. The City also has an at-large vacancy with the Municipal Property Corporation which meets on an as-needed basis. For more information, visit the web site, contact the City Clerk's office at (623) 930-2252, and apply online.
| | 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:
- 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. 10 until Friday morning, Feb. 13 and again 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. 15.
- 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.
| | CITYWIDE HIGHLIGHTS & CALENDAR | | PUBLIC NOTICE: The City of Glendale is seeking public comment on proposed changes to its Public Housing Authority 2026 Annual PHA Plan and 2026-2030 Capital Fund Plan (CFP). The Public Comment Period begins on February 2, 2026, and ends on March 19, 2026. Click here for the full notice details. | | | | |
