Infocus - Issue 96 - July 2018 by City of Goodyear

JULY 2018

Mayor Georgia Lord was recognized by Leadership West as the 2018 Civic Leader of the Year during the annual awards banquet on June 8. Mayor Lord’s participation on several regional committees and her collaborative nature are among the reasons she was chosen to receive this recognition. Pictured from left to right: Michelle R. Hess, Executive Director for Leadership West; Patrick McDermott (2017 Award Winner); Mayor Georgia Lord; and Shawn Bradford, Leadership West Board President.

Arizona Wins Silver Shovel Award Each year, Area Development Magazine (areadevelopment.com) presents its annual Gold and Silver Shovel Awards recognizing states for the achievements in attracting high-value projects that will create a significant number of new jobs in their communities. Successful projects in Goodyear are among the key reasons Arizona scored a Silver Shovel nod for 2017.

Three Goodyear projects are in Arizona’s top 10: Ball Corporation is the top project in Arizona, with an investment of $240.9 million and 130 new jobs. United Parcel Service’s logistics center, valued at $180 million with 105 new jobs, came in second. And at number six in the top 10 is Chewy, Inc., a Goodyear pet food warehouse and distribution center that will create a whopping 1200 area jobs.

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Three Goodyear Projects Place in the Top 10

Projects in Pima County, Tempe, Chandler and Mesa rounded out Arizona’s top ten list. Area Development collected information from all 50 states about projects initiated in 2017. Awards are calculated based on a combination of weighted factors including job creation and total investment relative to the state’s population.

“Goodyear is growing fast, and an important part of making that growth successful is ensuring we have strong economic partners who bring innovation and a sustainable workforce to our area,” said City Manager Julie Arendall. “We are grateful for the businesses that helped propel Goodyear – and Arizona – into the top tier for communities across the nation.” For more information about economic development in Goodyear, please visit developgoodyearaz.com

GOODYEAR CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR July 2

6 p.m.

Council Meeting

July 9

6 p.m.

Council Meeting

Work Session times are subject to change. Visit goodyearaz.gov/council-calendar to view updates. Council meetings and work sessions are held at Goodyear Justice Center, Goodyear Municipal Complex, 14455 W. Van Buren St., B101. Visit goodyearaz.gov for meeting schedules and to watch City Council meetings.

InFocus Magazine Editor: Sherine Zaya Photographer: Geoff Kinnerk

Top row (left to right): Bill Stipp, Joanne Osborne (resigned June 2018, Council will appoint a replacement), Joe Pizzillo and Brannon Hampton. Bottom row (left to right): Sheri Lauritano, Mayor Georgia Lord and Vice Mayor Wally Campbell.

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From the Mayor The City of Goodyear works hard to plan special events and provide entertainment to thousands of community members and visitors throughout the year. The Star Spangled 4th celebration is one of my favorite events of the season. Even though the nights are no longer cool, the sparkle and colors of the fireworks in the sky continue to bring a smile to my face. These family-friendly events mixed with the day-to-day buzz of the city makes it hard to leave Mayor Georgia Lord Goodyear for vacation. I enjoy the quality of life that Goodyear provides and I am confident the continued growth will spur interest from investors to bring new businesses to Goodyear.

As mayor, I regularly receive invitations to ribbon cutting and grand opening events, and I have attended several this summer! Businesses both large and small continue to select Goodyear as their home because of the accessibility to the freeway and highway systems, the quality of life we provide and the educated workforce living within the city. The Economic Development Department works diligently to recruit the retail and restaurant companies desired by all of you and uses the citizen survey to show the continuous interest to those prospects. Public participation is tremendously important and I encourage you all to continue your involvement in the opportunities the City of Goodyear provides. Although these companies have specific criteria and data to analyze before considering a new location, such as daytime traffic and population, I truly believe Goodyear is geared for growth!

VISIT

GOODYEAR ARIZONA

While planning your staycation, check out the 2018 Goodyear Visitor’s Guide. Available on your mobile, tablet or desktop, you’ll have access to everything that makes Goodyear a great place to explore, including:

Hotels

Shopping

Accommodations

Golf

Restaurants

Parks & Hiking

This summer, play like a tourist!

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Council Corner Summer break is halfway over and time is flying. There are plenty of

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amenities within Goodyear to take advantage of if you haven’t had the opportunity to enjoy a vacation while the children are out of school.

The community pool at Loma Linda Park has a full schedule of activities offered to residents and non-residents of all ages. For example, the GlideFit CardioWave classes connect high intensity interval training with aquatics based stability training for the active adult. Open swim offers a family pass for four members to cool off at their leisure at a discounted price until September.

The splash pad at the Community Park gives the little ones the freedom to play, splash and laugh through October, complete with colorful arches, drop buckets, and water cannons. If the heat is too much to bear, even in the pool, I suggest you visit the Goodyear Branch Library to escape reality in one of the 24,000 books available for checkout. In addition, the library’s very own youth leadership group hosts several events for teens and families to engage in thought-provoking activities, such as ‘escape the room.’ The City of Goodyear strives to offer various opportunities for all of our community members throughout the year and I know that I, and the rest of the City Council, look forward to seeing you at the July 4th celebration and hearing about the fun things you and your families have participated in this summer! July 2018

Traffic Safety Tip This month: Bicycle Laws

rizona State Law (ARS Title 28, Article 11) regulates bicycle use. Some provisions of the law require that bicyclists follow many of the same rules of the road as vehicles. This includes stopping at stop signs and red lights, as well as using hand signals when turning at intersections. A bicyclist may be stopped and issued a traffic citation just like a motorist. When riding a bicycle at night, the bike must be equipped with an illuminated headlamp visible 500 feet in front and a rear reflector must be attached in back, visible 300 feet to the rear.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Bicycle Laws:

Q: Can a bicycle be ridden on the sidewalk? A:

Yes, however, the sidewalk must also be shared with pedestrians, so be considerate of one another.

Motor vehicle drivers and bicycles must share the road safely. Please be safe and courteous to everyone using the roadway!

Q: Am I required by law to wear a bicycle helmet? A:

Helmet use is not required by law; however, wearing a helmet while riding a bike is always the best practice. A bicyclist may only get one chance, so as they say, “Use your head and wear a helmet!”

Q: Where should I ride my bike if there is no dedicated bike lane?

Bicyclists are permitted to ride two abreast on the far right side of the roadway, even if there is not a dedicated bike lane.

Traffic-related questions can be sent to Goodyear PD Traffic Unit Sgt. J. Seabright at jseabright@goodyearaz.gov or call at 623-882-7735. What traffic safety topic would you like to see in future traffic safety tip articles? Please email suggestions to jseabright@goodyearaz.gov.

#GTK Good To Know

If you remember one thing about fireworks in Goodyear, it should be this: using them is legal only for the weeks around Independence Day and New Year’s. The specific dates are June 24 through July 6 and December 24 through January 3.

Details There are several other parameters for the use of personal fireworks. It is limited to people 18 and older, and to private property (with the owner’s consent) located more than a mile from Corgett Wash, the Agua Fria River and Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Ignoring the rules can be costly – a $1,000 fine, plus a bill for any emergency response resulting from fireworks use.

‘Consumer Fireworks’ Specifically, we’re talking about consumer fireworks, not professional fireworks displays. Consumer fireworks are defined by state law as “small firework devices that contain restricted amounts of pyrotechnic composition designed primarily to produce visible or audible effects.” How do you determine if what you have is a consumer firework? Goodyear Fire Chief Paul Luizzi says, “A good rule of thumb is to stay away from anything that rises higher than an adult’s head because it’s probably illegal.”

There are no city restrictions on “novelty items,” such as sparklers, snap caps, party poppers, glow worms or snakes.

Sales The city does give folks some lead time to stock up for the two periods during which the use of consumer fireworks is permitted. Fireworks sales are allowed in Goodyear from May 20 through July 6 and December 10 through January 3.

HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULE City offices closed and sanitation pickup changes City offices will be closed and there will be no trash, recycling or bulk pickup on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Waste collection will move to the day after the regularly-

While it is legal for residents to use consumer fireworks subject to the conditions above, Chief Luizzi advises against it. “Leave fireworks to the professionals,” he says.

scheduled pickup day.

The city requires a permit for professional fireworks shows, and permits can be denied or revoked during High Fire Danger periods.

holiday sanitation service

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For more information and a schedule, call 623-932-3010 or visit goodyearaz.gov/trash.

A summer staycation Goodyear, Arizona

doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go out of town during the warmer months. It does mean that if you decide to stay in town, you can enjoy them even more.

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irst, there are several hotels here in Goodyear where you can schedule a quick getaway if you really want to immerse yourself in staycationing. Second, you probably already have a comfortable mattress, a shower with good water pressure, a bedroom without a noisy walkway outside the window, and plenty of your favorite snacks nearby. Without leaving home, you could fill your days living like a tourist – or a very happy, and very entertained, resident. For instance: while there’s no doubt the days get hot, early mornings can be mild and inviting. So many local restaurants – from local shops to familiar franchises – can provide a wonderful picnic breakfast to go. Armed with aromatic coffee, baked treats and whatever says “good morning” to you, what about creeping out before dawn to greet the day from a light hike? With more than 50 miles of accessible hiking trails within city limits, you never have to drive too far. The sound of mourning doves, the delicate scent of creosote, and the feeling that you have the world all to yourself before the sun gets high are all good reasons to start your day in nature. Now, about that getting-hot thing: swimming pools. Whether at home, a hotel, or a friend’s house, nothing uses up those sluggish hours of the afternoon like a cool dip. Another way to enjoy the water is the Splash Pad at Goodyear Community Park on Litchfield Road. While small children flock to it from mid-morning through mid-afternoon, many people don’t know it is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The newly renovated Splash Pad can be the perfect place to wind your staycation day down by indulging your inner child and watching dusk cover the sky while ducking in and out of the water.

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Cool culture for the hot summer Are you looking to feed your spirit during the summer? Then be sure to take in the arts Goodyear-style. Guylene Ozlanski, Arts & Culture Coordinator for the city of Goodyear, says Goodyear’s Arts & Culture Division exists to enrich the lives of local residents, hoping to introduce people to opportunities they might not otherwise find. “If you suddenly didn’t have arts in your life, you’d notice,” she says. “We like to keep the arts on the forefront of people’s minds. We work hard to connect the arts to our community.” So, on one of your staycation days, take a self-guided public art tour. You can get a special deck of cards showing all of Goodyear’s public artworks; while called trading cards, you might not want to trade any until you’ve seen them all. A handy map in the same box gives the location of each one. (If you’re impatient to start your staycation, you can go to goodyearaz.gov/arts and see the map. You can also pick up your deck of public art cards at the front desk at City Hall.)

These 23 separate sites extend from Indian School to the north all the way past the Salt River to the south, and from Dysart to Estrella Parkway. With names like “Air, Earth, Water,” “Gila Blue,” and “Owl Be Looking at Who,” longtime residents might be able to play a lively game of “Guess Where It Is?” before heading out to see them all. (Note: the public art at the Goodyear Public Library holds the distinction of being the only return bin in the nation that is also public art.) Indoors, there will be a Southwestern Art Show running from July 3 to August 29 at the Goodyear Branch Library. “The Artists’ Reception is August 9,” says Ozlanski. “There are many talented artists in the West Valley, and the reception features live entertainment, refreshments, and amazing artwork.” She adds that some artists are members of the Adult Art Group, which meets Tuesdays at the Loma Linda Community Center year round. Recently, a woman who had lost her husband told Ozlanski that this group had given her a new lease on life, by introducing her to great people and helping her discover joy in a new activity. That makes the Arts & Culture commissioner’s heart proud.

Recreation to help beat the heat Deanna Ortiz is Recreation Coordinator for the City of Goodyear. She can rattle off options for things to do as easily as she can tell you what’s on her grocery list. Goodyear Community Pool, at 430 E. Loma Linda Blvd, offers a refreshing plunge any time of day and into the evening. There are also special activities, like Teen Night on July 21, when anyone from age 13 to age 17 gets free admission from 6 to 9 p.m. Aquatics lessons will run through the end of the season, August 4. Open swim hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays, and 1 to 6 p.m. on weekends. The cost is $1.50 per person, with ages three years and under free. There are also lots of things to do indoors. Dance classes include ballet and hip-hop; there are other fitness classes if you don’t have that much confidence in your form but want to keep moving. Health classes give you a chance to stop talking about making better choices, and learn why you actually want to get your fitness mojo back. Speaking of the end of the season, Ortiz says a Back To School Bash on July 28 lets families in free from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Goodyear Pool. Or maybe you aren’t much of a joiner. Maybe you have a best friend and just want to go out and do things as a twosome. Two dog parks - Goodyear Community and Roscoe - give you a chance to make new friends. July 2018

The pump track at Foothills Community Park, 12795 S. Estrella Parkway, lets you get your inner cyclist out with beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks. Or you could expand your circle by renting a ramada near the splash pad ($35 for four hours) and hosting a gathering. The community park also has a skateboard park if you’re feeling nimble and a little fearless. Elders who are looking for adventure are welcome to join in on summer ‘field trips,’ including Kartchner Caverns on July 17 and Bearizona on Aug. 22. In addition, there will be two days of lunch and Bunco, July 11 and August 1. Cards and games are on Wednesday July 18 and August 15 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Let the librarians be your guide to summer fun So let’s say you’ve had enough exertion on your staycation. You want to take a quiet day; in fact, you don’t want to put on going-outside clothes at all. A source of incredible entertainment while you relax in your private castle may surprise you: it’s the Goodyear Branch Library. You can binge-watch a series, browse and download celebrity news, find the perfect recipe and keep it forever, even build your music library or listen all day…without paying a penny. Actually, according to Beth Medley, branch manager for the 8

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Goodyear Library, you’ve already paid for all these things by paying your taxes – you may as well enjoy them. Beth exhibits both an enthusiasm and expertise that makes her a perfect guide on a virtual tour of all the ways to take advantage of the Goodyear Library without getting out of bed (more on what you get when you walk through the doors later). The eMedia tab on the web page gives access to all kinds of downloadable materials. You don’t even have to be on a staycation to get them. “We’ve had people who are on cruises use their Goodyear library card to check out ebooks and movies,” says Medley. “I did a summer semester abroad and could still check out books from my home library from London!” One of the sites you might want to check out is called ‘Hoopla.’ You can download ten items per month – of course, if you get every family member a library card, you can really move that number. Apple TV, Roku and Chromecast materials can be downloaded to your TV. “You get access to a lot of the popular materials,” says Medley. “So if you search Disney, you have eBooks, audiobooks, and a bunch of Disney movie classics you can watch at home.”

There are also hosts of more specialized offerings: the entire series of “Third Rock From The Sun,” for instance.

Or you can download five songs a week. It’s the entire Sony catalogue and some other musical imprints.”

‘RB Digital’ and ‘Flipster’ are links for magazines, from US to Arizona Highways, and all current issues. “That’s a big bonus because the physical magazines can’t be checked out until the month after they’re released,” Medley points out.

That means everything from Elvis to Usher, Piano Guys to Pit Bull, One Direction to White Buffalo, as well as Broadway and movie soundtracks. Medley takes search requests eagerly, because she loves playing with all this: Leonard Cohen, Calvin Harris, K-Pop and electronic dance music all show up.

Furthermore, let’s say you see a recipe you want. You can zoom in, and print it! Or a crossword puzzle, or pattern. It’s yours forever. And Medley says the library system is very accommodating. “You can access materials through a standard PC or laptop, or just about any mobile device you can think of.” Asked if there are blockers from adult materials, Medley nods. “We don’t restrict juvenile cards, but we give parents the option to set the card to no video, and parents are always given the final say in whether children can check out books from the adult section.” ‘Overdrive’ may be the most popular option for digital materials, according to Medley. “That gets you access to eBooks, audiobooks, and a limited amount of music and video. If you want access to current best-selling titles, you’re most likely to find them in Overdrive.” If you spend money on music, you may love ‘Freegal.’ “You can use it two ways: either as a streaming device, since we provide unlimited streaming; you can listen throughout the day.

“There are so many things here that exist that most of our customers would never even think to ask if we have!” But there are still reasons to go to the library. One is for the classes. ‘In Stitches’ meets Thursday afternoons for anyone who enjoys plying a needle, whether it’s for knitting or otherwise. “We put on a pot of coffee, sit and work on projects, and chat,” says Medley. “There are all manner of needle-based crafting going on – knitting, crochet, embroidery.” Another reason to actually walk into the Goodyear library is to get the library card that lets you take advantage of all the other great online programs, or pick up an entire series on DVD. Also, if you’re not empty nesters, and have small children, or teens, there are appealing offerings for summer. Rob Wilson, teen librarian, is on the planning team and loves talking about the guitar performance showcase, the rehearsals for performances, Leadership Club Escape Chambers and Book Club activities he’s engaged in.

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“Let’s put it this way: parents are looking for something wholesome for their kids to do. We offer it here at the library. After our Monday meetings I feel invigorated. We have an amazing group of teens. They are community leaders, they’ve taken ownership of the library, and they have fun while doing it,” said Wilson. He works with Jess Lucas, a library paraprofessional who plans the Lab Rats summer science programs. Building lava lamps, creating geysers, making ice cream and fossils are some of the activities she’s excited to share every other week through August. Coding classes are another option. Then, during alternate weeks, ‘Crafternoons’ with Sarah Williamson offers all kinds of creative options to the same age group. Of course, libraries and reading have always gone hand in hand. Every week has family story times. Designed for babies and their parents, simple board books and finger play entertain the youngest among us at the same time they give parents skills to make their children happy and competent readers from day one. “Parents learn songs and motions; children learn how to sit and pay attention. Kids are around other children in social situations before they get to kindergarten,” says Lucas. “So it’s a little bit for both of them.” And remember what Medley says: “If you look at your property tax statement and see what goes to the library every year, you can honestly break even by using the services.”

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Make it a Star Spangled 4th! One of the sparkles on your staycation map is the Star Spangled 4th event, held at Goodyear Ballpark, which includes live music by the Groove Merchants and Shari Rowe, fireworks, inflatables, water slides, ziplines and other activities. Admission and parking are free and the first 2500 attendees will each receive a free pair of sunglasses! For families and groups interested in watching fireworks from the comfort of an air-conditioned suite please contact the Ballpark directly at 623-882-3132. Speaking of the Goodyear Ballpark - how about a ball game? Baseball fans can catch Indians and Reds rookies at the ballpark several days a week, through August. Arizona Summer League games are held at 7 p.m. and admission is free. Schedules may be found at goodyearbp.com.

Between the Ballpark, Arts & Culture, swimming pools, splash pads, libraries and events, Goodyear has a lot to offer to our local residents and families. Please join us, get out of the heat, stay safe and have fun!

Alumna Takes Reins of Swim Programs

ew people know more about Goodyear’s swimming pools and programs than the city’s new Pool Manager.

Alexa Castro learned to swim in a city program at age seven and went on to swim competitively on the Goodyear Sharks youth swim team. She started teaching parenttoddler lessons in 2011 and moved up through the ranks as a lifeguard, instructor, and swim coach. Now Castro, 23, oversees the daily pool operations, swim lessons, swim teams, events, open swim, and pool rentals. “Swim team is by far my favorite aspect,” she says, “because it’s where I started, and it’s come full circle for me.” Castro, who last year earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Arizona, has returned to the Goodyear Community Pool each summer.

“I like seeing how my students improve as individuals and as swimmers over time,” she says.

July 2018

SPRING TRAINING OPENING DAY 2018

Play Ball!

Those two words are among the most anticipated every February when spring training returns to Goodyear Ballpark and the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds begin their game schedules.

to participation on the national team. For those of us in Goodyear, it’s yet another chance to see young, developing players mature in their skills.

Spring training provides a surge of dollars into the local economy, but did you know that, even in the off-season, Goodyear Ballpark generates an estimated $54 million in economic impact? [Source: Cactus League Baseball Association, 2015.]

The ballpark hosts an average of 18 tournaments each year, which equates to nearly 1,400 games. Every game and every tournament is a boon to Goodyear’s economy. Teams stay in hotels, eat out and take in local entertainment, injecting cash into local businesses that, in turn, pay the taxes that keep Goodyear running beautifully.

“We put a lot of effort into keeping the ballpark busy year-round,” said Goodyear Ballpark General Manager Bruce Kessman. “And we strive to succeed because it adds so much to the lives of those here in the community we serve.” And that effort is nonstop. Goodyear Ballpark hosts Little League games in April and May. It’s a fabulous experience – kids walk into this professional park imagining the crowd going wild as they come up to bat. Every child, from T-ball age to teenagers, gets to play in one game at the ballpark, as long as they’re registered in a Goodyear Little League program. Extended spring training games are played from mid-April through the beginning of June at the Indians and Reds development complexes. “Those are typically minor league players who will stay in training until their season starts,” said Kessman, adding, “Then we move right into rookie league baseball which continues through the summer.” There are a total of 84 Arizona League (AZL) games played at the ballpark and development complexes now through August and games are free. Plus, it’s a great chance to be your own scout, watching up-and-coming professional talent with Major League prospects. Definitely bring lots of water with you but don’t worry about sunscreen – all games are at night. The baseball doesn’t stop there! USA Baseball’s West National Team Championships begin this month, a chance for hundreds of teams at all age levels to compete. For many players, it’s their path 12

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Beyond baseball, Goodyear Ballpark sees a huge range of events, from movie nights in the summer to even bigger events in the spring and fall. For example, there’s the MuscleKingz Car Show that mixes the roar of big engines with a rock and roll beat, drawing hundreds of locals each year. The West Valley Mavericks Foundation hosts its annual Food Truck Festival in October with more than 50 trucks offering gourmet eats, all for charity. Then there’s the city’s Fall Festival and Home Plate for the Holidays, Christmas in Color (a gorgeous light show for families to enjoy) and the Arizona Balloon Classic. As if that’s not enough, there’s one more very special ballpark project this year: Treasures 4 Teachers. Many have noted that teachers in Arizona must often spend their own money to purchase classroom supplies for their students. Treasures 4 Teachers will open a special shop – at the ballpark’s Team Shop – from mid-July through the beginning of August. Member teachers (membership is not expensive, just $10) can come to the store, select what they need, and leave without paying another cent. Teachers who want to know more can visit treasures4teachers.org. Once again, it’s a powerful way to give back to the community.

For more information on ballpark events, visit goodyearbp.com

HOW TO BE A GREAT SUMMERTIME NEIGHBOR Our dry, hot summers mean taking a few extra steps to be a good neighbor. First and foremost: remember that we live in a desert. Arizona is currently in its 21st year of a long-term drought. Maricopa County is considered an extreme drought area and since winter snowfall was low this year, those drought conditions are likely to persist.

Be thoughtful of military veterans, too. An estimated 20% of those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan suffer with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Some will post yard signs requesting quiet; others stay silent, not willing to draw attention to themselves. Independence Day is an important, patriotic celebration. By attending a professional fireworks show and limiting consumer fireworks to early-evening hours can help the veterans living near you.

To be a good neighbor, be aware of your surroundings. Dry grass, weeds and other vegetation can catch fire and spread quickly. By keeping the area around your home clear of dry vegetation, you reduce the chance of fire for you and your neighbors. Even keeping palm trees appropriately trimmed is important.

Finally, check on elders. A broken air conditioner left unrepaired can escalate into a life-threatening emergency. If you know an older neighbor who lives alone, a quick check-in by phone or in person may be all it takes to ensure a safe summer.

Fireworks are fun and awe-inspiring for us; for pets and other animals, they can be terrifying. On the night of July 4, keep pets indoors if you can and be aware that late-night fireworks can be quite a headache for a neighbor with a pet who runs away.

During the summer, water use peaks very high.

Beat the Peak

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peakâ&#x20AC;? water use describes the time of year when water use is at its highest due to an increase in outdoor water use. Below are some simple suggestions that can help:

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Perform deep watering

Your xeriscape plantings should need much less frequent watering (than grass), even now, if their root systems have been well established by long infrequent waterings.

Fix all leaks in less than 24 hours Split watering schedules for turf so that half your turf areas are watered one day, and half the next

Reduce evaporative losses by turning off all decorative water features or limiting their use to twilight hours while temperatures exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit

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July 2018

YouthTheaterCamp

July 16-19

Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Desert Edge High School 15778 W. Yuma Rd., 85338

Improv, audition techniques, acting styles, team building exercises, and more will be offered during this youth acting camp. Each day will be ﬁlled with lessons, games, and group discussions. Through collaborative effort each student will help create a performance for family and friends to be showcased on the last day of camp. The campers’ talents and newfound knowledge will be displayed in a beautiful Performing Arts Center following a student celebration party complete with food and drinks. Students will discover more about themselves and others while creating new friendships in a fun and safe environment. This camp is for all levels of acting and will be enjoyed by novice and experienced actors. Class is for students 8-15 years old. To register:

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Tuesday, July 31 7 - 8:30 p.m. Sue Norton-Scott Musician

Total Wine, 1416 N. Litchfield Road, 85395 Central Arizona Flute Ensemble Join the Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission to hear from Sue Norton- Scott, flutist with the Central Arizona Flute Ensemble. Sue will be bringing a variety of flutes to share the history and demonstrate the sound of each of them. The flutes range from the traditional piccolo to the distinctive 10-foot long contrabass flute. Each flute produces a spectrum of sounds and textures to surprise and enthrall audiences. The lecture is free to attend and does not require registration. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit goodyearaz.gov/arts

Runs through July 26

Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Loma Linda Community Center 420 E. Loma Linda Blvd., 85338

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Follow Your Art Junior, sponsored by Catitude Gallery and the city of Goodyear, is an opportunity for high school Arts students to develop and expand their art portfolio toward college applications and scholarships. The program is free to attend. Students will be encouraged to expand their creative ideas, technical potential, and to create more complex visual statements while studying art and artists historically as well as working one-on-one with professional artists. To register visit goodyearaz.gov/register

Mowing Down Pollution Trade in your mower and help clean our air

Gas-powered lawn mowers kick out a lot of air pollution. Trade yours in for recycling and earn a $150 voucher toward the purchase of a new electric or batterypowered mower!