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Northern Avenue Storm Drain Project. Drivers who travel along Northern Avenue from 47th to 63rd avenues will experience restrictions, starting in July for approximately 13 months, as the city installs storm drains to reduce flooding along Northern Avenue during heavy rain storms.
A public open house will be held on Wednesday, July 1 from 6-7 p.m. at the Landmark Middle School located at 5730 W. Myrtle Ave. Residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the project.
Restrictions will include limiting traffic to one lane in each direction and temporary no left turns along the construction route. Construction will occur in an east to west direction. Business and residential access will be maintained during the construction.
Heavy traffic is expected during the rush hour commute. The Glendale Transportation Department encourages drivers to plan accordingly.
Message boards have been installed to let the public know of the restrictions. For more information, call 1-877-203-0042.
GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKING ENROLLMENT
FOR THE UPCOMING CITIZEN ACADEMY IN AUGUST
GLENDALE, Ariz. The Glendale Police Department is accepting applications for the upcoming Citizen Police Academy that starts on August 12, 2009. The Citizens Academy is a free program designed to give participants a chance to learn, hands on, about many police operations, such as the use of canines, crime scene investigations, and tactical operations.
The curriculum also includes an overview of the police department’s administration, and police communications, and community oriented policing. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and undergo a background check and fingerprinting process. All fingerprinting and applications must be completed and submitted no later than July 22nd.
The academy is 11 weeks long and is held on Wednesday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Glendale Regional Public Safety and Training Center. (There are two Saturday classes, and one Monday and Tuesday evening class that is a part of this program as well.) Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and are available online at http://www.glendaleaz.com/police/involvement.cfm .
For more information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Marie Shepherd at (623) 772-7118..
Glendale’s From The Heart Program. Nineteen non-profit agencies that provide essential services to Glendale’s most vulnerable children, families and elderly residents received $224,500 in grants on June 24, 2009 from money donated through Glendale’s From The Heart program.
The money will be used to feed Glendale’s hungry and provide home medical equipment for the frail and elderly and emergency programs for victims of violence and abuse.
All the money was raised through Glendale’s From The Heart program, which enables residents and businesses to add $1 to their city utility bills each month. Also, as a result of a new initiative with The Ellman Companies, all money collected from Westgate City Center’s waterdance fountain is donated to From The Heart. The program also receives money through individual donations. The BHHS Legacy Foundation provides a 50-cent match for every dollar donated to From The Heart. Today’s distribution represents money donated from calendar year 2008.
Since From The Heart began in 1997, more than $1.7 million has been collected and distributed to non-profit agencies serving Glendale residents. Read more.
Glendale Centennial. The city of Glendale will celebrate its official 100th anniversary as an incorporated city on June 18, 2010. Last week the city kicked off the countdown with an old-fashioned carnival in conjunction with Glendale’s Summer Band Concert. If you missed it, don’t worry! Throughout the year, the city will honor its centennial at various events and activities.
Contact our Visitor Center at (623) 930-4500 for future event dates as well as information on Glendale’s cultural attractions, such as Sahuaro Ranch, Manistee Ranch, the Bead Museum and public art pieces, which document segments of Glendale’s history.
Head to Glendale’s Web site for a special page dedicated to the city’s centennial. Over the course of the next year Glendale will be collecting stories from Glendale citizens young and old to share with our online readers. These ‘Glendale Memories’ will be compiled regularly and featured on our Centennial Web site. Click here to submit a story or read more about Glendale history.
Couples and Money. Whether you are planning to get married or have been married for a long time, some couples never get around to having "The Talk." Learn how to communicate with your partner about money. This class covers communication, assessing your combined finances, setting priorities and goals, determining your new budget, deciding on a plan of action and making the commitment. Join us for this free seminar at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 16 at the Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St. Reservations are not necessary to attend this free class. For more information, call the Main Library at (623) 930-3531.
Poetry and Art Contest. Teens, let your creative side shine in the Foothills Branch Library’s Summer Art and Poetry Contest. The deadline for submissions is 6 p.m. on Friday, July 17. Winners will be announced and unveiled on Saturday, August 8, at the end-of-summer Celebration of the Arts! Pick up a copy of the entry guidelines at the Foothills Branch or download them from the library’s Web site, http://www.glendaleaz.com/library. Poems must be inspired by one of four art prints from the branch’s Mobile Masterpieces collection, on display in the Foothills’ teen area. For more information, call Karen at (623) 930-3853.
Christmas in July. Downtown Glendale will celebrate a fun-filled day of early holiday shopping and dining on Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers will start at the Glendale Visitor Center, 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 140, to pick up a map, discount coupons and a holiday gift bag. Holiday music, entertainment and treats will surely put you in the holiday spirit!
The Visitor Center will be accepting food donations for the St. Mary’s Food Bank to help during the summer months, when the food bank needs the most assistance. Call (623) 930-4500 for more information.
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