Cholla District Weekly Update

Dear Cholla Residents,

I am sponsoring three events this spring within the Cholla District that I wanted to share with you.

April 4, 2026, 7 AM - 9 AM: Glendale Shred & Battery Recycling Event
Vice Mayor Malnar and I are co-hosting this event at the Foothills Library Parking Lot on Saturday, April 4 beginning at 7 AM. Glendale residents can drop off up to 5 boxes of paper (staples are okay) to be shredded by a professional shredding service. We have contracted 3 trucks, and the event will continue until 9 AM or until all three trucks are full (whichever comes first). The Glendale Fire Department will also be on site to accept rechargeable batteries up to 2 lbs. for recycling during the event. See the flyer for more details.

April 8, 2026, 11 AM - 1 PM: Public Safety Appreciation Day

On Wednesday, April 8, I am providing over 300 lunches to all on-duty Glendale Police and Fire personnel from Babbo Italian Eatery. We often take for granted the things that are most important to us, and our First Responders are certainly one of them. They are ready and available to protect and serve our community around the clock every single day of the year. I began hosting this annual event in 2023 as a tangible way to show my appreciation to these important individuals within our community. I am proud to sponsor this event and appreciate the community partners that are assisting with the event, including Glendale Rotary Club and Bell Bank. While a few Public Safety personnel will come to Babbo to eat, the majority of the meals will be delivered by volunteers to the individual precincts and stations around Glendale. A lunch and a thank you note are just a small way to show gratitude for the service that Glendale's police and fire personnel provide to this community 365 days each year.

May 7, 2026, 5 PM - 7:30 PM: Interactive Public Safety District Meeting

Registration is now open to all Cholla District residents to attend a free special spring district meeting that I am hosting on Thursday, May 7 at the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center. Come and enjoy complimentary hot dogs, hamburgers, and other refreshments at 5 PM. Beginning at 5:30 PM, attendees will participate in three interactive training sessions:

• The Glendale Police Department will present on Neighborhood Watch Programs and the Real Time Crime Center.
• The Emergency Management Department will discuss Personal Preparedness and Go-Bag Kits.
• The Glendale Fire Department will provide hands-on CPR and AED training.

At the conclusion of these sessions, participants will be entered into prize drawings for event tickets at Desert Diamond Arena, as well as other items including a Go-Bag Kit from Emergency Management.

In order to attend, please RSVP online here.

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

Jam-Boree Acoustic Jam at Foothills Library: Saturday, Mar. 28, 2 PM - 4 PM

Bring your acoustic instrument to play along or join the audience at this round-robin all-acoustic jam session. All are welcome! Second and fourth Saturday of every month. Click here for more information.

Puzzle Swap at Foothills Library: Sunday, Mar. 29, 2 PM - 3 PM

Need a refresh on your puzzle stash? Please bring good condition, boxed puzzles without missing pieces. Each participant can bring up to 10 puzzles to swap at a time. Click here for more information.

Art is for Everyone at Foothills Library: Thursday, Apr. 2, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

Attendees will celebrate Earth Day by making art out of trash. We will upcycle old magazines to make unique collage art pieces. All ages. Families and multigenerational community members are welcome. Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome as space and supplies allow. Click here for more information.

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center

This full-service facility is located at 5600 W. Union Hills Drive within the Cholla District and provides educational, recreational, fitness, and social opportunities for the Glendale community. For gym, aerobics, and swim schedules, visit the web site.

Foothills Library

The Foothills Library is located at 19055 N. 57th Avenue within the Cholla District and is adjacent to Foothills Park. For hours, general information, and upcoming events, visit the web site.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION & TRAFFIC ALERTS

Cholla District Upcoming Pavement Work Scheduled
Click here for an interactive dashboard of City of Glendale Road Closures and Restrictions

• 83rd Avenue, Bell Road to Union Hills Drive - Micro milling to take place during night hours April 6 to prepare for a Slurry Seal application during night hours beginning April 7.
• 59th Avenue, Bell Road to Union Hills Drive - Micro milling to take place April 11 to prepare for a Slurry Seal application during night hours beginning April 15.
• Streets between Union Hills Drive and Beardsley Road, and between 75th Avenue and the Loop 101 – Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to begin in late-April.
• Sack Drive and 64th Avenue on the northeast corner of Union Hills and 67th Avenue - Slurry Seal application in mid-May.
• 51st Avenue, between Beardsley Road and Tonopah Drive - Slurry Seal application has been postponed to late 2026 or early 2027 to accommodate the current Loop 101 Improvements Project.

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, click here for all the latest construction updates to see how it impacts your drive.

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:

• Westbound Loop 101 will be closed between I-17 and 51st Avenue from 9 PM, Friday, March 27, to 5 AM Monday, March 30. The following ramps also will be closed during this time:
• Westbound Loop 101 on ramps at 7th Avenue and 7th Street.
• North and southbound I-17 ramps to westbound Loop 101.
• DETOUR: Westbound drivers may consider using Union Hills Drive or Bell Road.
• The eastbound Loop 101 Beardsley frontage road will be closed between 51st and 35th Avenues from 10 PM Friday, March 27 to 5 PM Sunday, March 29. Please follow the direction of the construction crew flagger, who will guide drivers through the work area.
• Northbound I-17 will be narrowed to 2 lanes between Loop 101 and Pinnacle Peak Road from 9 PM Friday, March 27, to 5 PM Sunday, March 29.

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 through April.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider using 67th or 83rd Avenues to access 75th Avenue via Deer Valley Road or Union Hills Drive.
• The eastbound Loop 101 frontage road is reduced to one lane between 37th and 35th Avenues through mid-April.


Ongoing Long Term Ramp Closures:

• The eastbound Loop 101 off ramp at 59th Avenue is closed for approximately 60 days, beginning from Monday Mar. 23.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider exiting at 67th Avenue and using the eastbound frontage road to reach 59th Avenue.
• The eastbound Loop 101 on ramp at 67th Avenue is closed for approximately 60 days, beginning from Monday, Mar. 16.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider taking the eastbound frontage road (Beardsley) to 59th Avenue to access Loop 101.
• The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 75th Avenue is closed for approximately 60 days beginning from March 9.
• 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 off-ramp at 35th Avenue is anticipated to reopen this weekend.
• 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

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