Cholla District Weekly Update

Dear Cholla Residents,

The 9th Annual Cholla District Holiday Mixer is a little over 2 weeks away, scheduled on Thursday, December 4, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the Coyote Room at the Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center. The deadline for RSVP is coming up on Monday, November 24. We have had a great response online already and appreciate those who have registered to attend. If you haven't had a chance to RSVP, please do so as soon as possible so that we may have adequate supplies and food for everyone planning to attend.

This event is one of 2 large district meetings I hold each year that is open to all Cholla district residents. Come interact with city staff and ask questions. We will have several City representatives in attendance, including Mayor Jerry Weiers, Police Chief Colby Brandt, Fire Chief Ryan Freeburg, City Manager Kevin Phelps, Water Services, Solid Waste, Engineering, Emergency Management, Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and many others. They can provide general information and answer questions you may have about the City.

In addition to the informative side of the meeting, this is a great opportunity to mingle with other neighbors in our district and enjoy a mix of complimentary hors d'oeuvres and holiday music. Don't forget to wear your ugliest holiday sweater for a chance to win 1st, 2nd or 3rd place prizes with voting done by your fellow neighbors in the district. There will also be chances to win other prizes, including tickets to Glendale events such as upcoming concerts at Desert Diamond Arena in the City suite. You must be a resident in the Cholla district to participate. Simply register online on or before Monday, November 24, or if you are unable to use the online form, contact Council Assistant Terri King for assistance.

I look forward to celebrating the season with you!

Warm Regards,

Lauren Tolmachoff

Glendale City Council, Cholla District

623-930-2249, Option 7 for Cholla

LTolmachoff@GlendaleAZ.com

CHOLLA DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

Great Arizona Puppet Theater - A Monkey Christmas at Foothills Library: Nov. 17, 6-7 PM

Join in for a family evening full of cute and funny comedy about Christmas monkey madness! Seating will be first-come, first-served until the room reaches capacity. Tickets will be distributed 15 minutes prior to the start of the performance. Visit the web site for more information.

LIBCON West at Foothills Library: Dec. 6, 10 AM - 3 PM

Everyone is invited to LIBCON West, a free, all-ages event about embracing fandom of all kinds! Meet talented authors and artists, enjoy cosplay, explore vendor booths, and dive into crafts and activities. Visit the web site 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.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION & TRAFFIC ALERTS

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center Park-and-Ride Structure Construction

The City of Glendale has contracted with GCON to construct a park-and-ride parking structure on the west half of the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center parking lot. Construction has begun and to accommodate this work, the west half of the parking lot (area in red in the graphic below) will be closed to vehicles through Jan. 30, 2026. Thank you for your patience during this work. Project Hotline: 602-532-6250

Cholla District Upcoming Pavement Work Scheduled - Click Here for the Map

• Lone Cactus Drive, just west of Arrowhead Loop Road and 61st Avenue, just east of Arrowhead Loop Road – Concrete repairs are currently taking place in advance of a mill and overlay to take place in January.
• Rose Garden Lane, Lone Cactus Drive and 61st Drive, just east of Arrowhead Loop Road - Concrete repairs are currently taking place in advance of a mill and overlay to take place in January.
• Streets north of Beardsley Road to south of Thunderbird Conservation Park, between 59th Avenue and 67th Avenue (excluding streets recently resurfaced or currently scheduled for mill and overlay) – Crack sealing and Slurry Seal applications are currently taking place.
• Streets between Union Hills Drive and Beardsley Road, and between 75th Avenue and the Loop 101 – Crack sealing to begin in early January to prepare for a Latex Modified Surface Seal (LMSS) application to take place later in the program.

Cholla Traffic Restrictions Due to City Landscape Restoration Activities in Medians

• Traffic will be restricted to the outside lane in the westbound direction of Union Hills Drive from 67th Avenue to 70th Avenue starting Oct. 20 through Jan. 2, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Traffic will be restricted to the outside lane in the eastbound direction of Union Hills Drive from 70th Avenue to 67th Avenue starting Oct. 20 through Jan. 2, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Additionally, the work on the bus pullout project at the northwest corner of 75th Avenue and Union Hills is ongoing. The Contractor's goal is to be out of the area before Thanksgiving week. There will be a police officer onsite from 6 AM to 6 PM for the duration of the project.

Project Info: 602.532.6250

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:

Upcoming Traffic Control Scheduled:

• The southbound right-turn lane on 67th Avenue at Loop 101 will be closed from 11:30 PM Thursday, Nov. 13 to 5 AM Wednesday, Nov. 24. NOTE: The westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 67th Avenue is currently closed for reconstruction. The westbound frontage road will remain open during this time.
• The eastbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 27th Avenue will be closed from 6 AM to 6 PM Saturday, Nov. 15.
• The eastbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 35th Avenue will be closed from 10 PM Thursday, Nov. 20 to 5 AM Friday, Nov. 21.

Long-Term Ramp Closures:

• The westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 51st Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days from Oct. 13.
• DETOUR: Drivers may consider using Union Hills Drive to 59th Avenue to access westbound Loop 101 on-ramp or traveling on the westbound frontage road (Beardsley) then travel south to eastbound Union Hills Drive to reach 51st Avenue.
• The westbound Loop 101 off-ramp at 59th Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days from Oct. 20.
• DETOUR: Drivers may use either the 51st Avenue or 67th Avenue off-ramps to exit westbound Loop 101.
• The westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 67th Avenue will be closed for approximately 60 days from Oct. 20.
• DETOUR: Drivers may use the eastbound frontage road (Beardsley) to 59th Ave. to reach eastbound Loop 101.

Current Frontage Road Closures & Ongoing Lane Restrictions:

• The westbound frontage road (Beardsley) will continue to be reduced to one lane between 35th and 51st Avenues through 5 AM, Sat. Feb. 15.
• Lane restrictions are ongoing at the following locations for bridge work and frontage road improvements:
• At the 51st & 35th Avenue interchanges: All on and off ramps will be narrowed to one lane. The left-turn lane for both east and westbound on-ramps will be narrowed to one lane. 51st and 35th Avenues will be narrowed to one lane under Loop 101.
• At the 31st Avenue interchange: The 31st Avenue shoulders will be closed under Loop 101. Pedestrian access is still available.

Drivers should use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through any work zones.

CITYWIDE HIGHLIGHTS & CALENDAR

Nov. 15 Glendale Shred Event

8 AM - 11 AM or Until the Trucks Are Full

GESD System of Care Center

7677 W. Bethany Home Rd, Glendale 85303

• Shred up to 5 boxes of paper per vehicle.
• Retire tattered flags.
• Dispose of rechargeable batteries.
• Bring canned food for our Hope for Hunger Drive. Click for more info.

Valley Metro is seeking to redesign the region's bus network and needs your help to determine your preferences and how it can improve service. Take the survey to share your ideas! The survey is available until Nov. 30.

Watch Council Meetings Live on the City's Facebook, YouTube, or on Glendale Channel 11.