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Events District 1 Events:

North Gateway Transfer Station Tour

The city of Phoenix provides a number of recycling education and outreach opportunities to its customers. On Thursday, January 30, residents of District 1 are invited to take a tour of the North Gateway Transfer Station and learn about proper disposal methods including reduction, reuse and recycling. *If you plan to attend, please RSVP to council.district.1@phoenix.gov. Date: Thursday, January 30, 2014 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: North Gateway Transfer Station, 30205 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85085 Directions: Upon entering the facility from North I-17 at the Dixileta Drive Interchange, proceed to gate #3, make a left and you will see signs for visitor parking. District 1 Community Breakfast

The Breakfasts are held on the last Friday of each month, unless a change is noted. The next District 1 Community Breakfast will be held Friday, January 31, 2014. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and the speakers will start around 7:45 a.m. Breakfast will be available for $4.99, not including tax or gratuity, and the District 1 office will pay for your drink. Date: Friday, January 31, 2014 Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Deer Valley Airport Restaurant – 702 West Deer Valley Road

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Guest Speaker: Tom Remes, Director of Government Relations – Tom will be speaking about what’s happening at the Arizona Legislature and about the process of getting a bill passed. *Be sure to check out the new saguaro cactus at the entrance to the Deer Valley Airport! American Heritage Women in Arts Award Recognizes Renee Palmer-Jones The Ocotillo Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold its next meeting and program on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 9:35 AM, in suite #435 at the Outlet’s at Anthem Community Room. The guest speaker is Renee Palmer-Jones, a resident and local artist who has been recognized by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution American Heritage Committee ~ Women in Arts Recognition Award. This prestigious award is to honor women who have made significant achievements at the community level in her artistic field. Renee was the designer of the Anthem Veterans Memorial. The five pillars represent the five branches of the United States Military and are staggered with the elliptical openings aligned so that precisely at 11:11 AM on Veterans Day each year, the sun’s rays will pass through the opening and illuminate the Great Seal of the United States at the foot of the pillars. The paths that Renee has taken through the eye of an artist and the service to others in her community, contributes to our American Heritage for generations to come. The Anthem Veterans Memorial, Anthem, Arizona was designated with a Historic Marker, by the Arizona Historical Society, in 2012. Meetings are open to non-members. Contact: Willine Evans at 623.551.3764. http://ocotillo.arizonadar.org or www.DAR.org.

WESD Business Advisory Team Meeting

What: WESD Business Advisory Team Meeting When: Wednesday, Jan 29, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Where: Washington Elementary School District Administration Center 4650 W. Sweetwater Avenue, Glendale 85304 PLEASE RSVP to jill.hicks@wesdschools.org by Jan 20. The Washington Elementary School District Business Advisory Team was formed to develop, enhance and maintain mutually supportive, strategic relationships between Washington Elementary School District and its surrounding business community.

• Bring a can of food to the meeting and get a raffle ticket.

• Person that brings in the most cans will be guaranteed a “Spotlight” 3 minute spot for the next meeting in April.

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Community Events:

Concert at the Irish Cultural Center

Date: Saturday, January 11, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: The Irish Cultural Center, 1106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Details: The Irish Cultural Center will be presenting Sheila Maguire & Iain Walinck in Concert Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. At age 6, Sheila began Irish Traditional music fiddle lessons with the late, great Maureen Glynn. By age 17, Sheila had accumulated 65 US National Championships and 15 All Ireland (World) Championships. During over 35 years of professional performances, Sheila has been a success playing on tour with Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance”, and on over 50 recordings including her self-titled solo album, “Celtic Women” and “Cherish the Ladies”. She has performed with Levon Helm and Stephen Stills. Sheila resides in the Phoenix Valley, performing with several bands and teaching at the Irish Cultural Center. Iain Walinck was born and raised in Musselburgh, Scotland, and now resides in the shadow of Superstition Mountain in the Phoenix Valley of Arizona. His musical journey began with old time American folk and country music with performances in Scotland, England, and Germany. The blend of his voice, guitar, and harmonica has become the hallmark of his sound, with innovative arrangements of both traditional and contemporary folk songs. Add to this an array of original songs and tunes along with traditional Scottish and Irish music, and his performances truly join hands across the ocean. For further information, please call (602) 258-0109 or check www.azirish.org Can-Am Cup Golf Tournament

Date: February 8, 2014 Time: Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Location: Papago Golf Course, 5595 E Moreland St, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Format: 4-person Scramble Details: $99.00/player Entry Fee includes: Green Fees, Cart Fee, Range Balls, Lunch, all taxes, and chances to win great prizes! Mulligans sold separately. Competitions will include the following:

• Putting Challenge

• Longest Drive

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• Closest to the Pin

• Chip'N Challenge

• Hole-in-One Shootout Proceeds benefit Phoenix Sister Cities’ Calgary Committee Programs, including Youth and Education. To sign up go to www.phoenixsistercities.org, or call (602) 534-3751. Registration closes on February 1, 2014, or earlier if at full capacity. I Recycle Phoenix Festival

Join Paradise Valley Mall and Keep Phoenix Beautiful on Saturday, February 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to drop off almost all of your recyclable and reusable items. What can you bring?

• Electronics

• Cell Phones

• Car Seats

• Document Shredding (up to 5 boxes)

• Hard Drive Shredding

• Phone Books

• Laptops and Desktops

• Writing Utensils

• Plastic Bags

• Ink Jet Cartridges

• Rechargeable Batteries

• Clothing and Household Donations

• Just about anything! Hazardous Waste such as paint, tires, and chemicals will not be accepted. Visit the City of Phoenix Website for Household Hazardous Waste collection events.

Free Hands-On Paint Sprayer Training

Kick off the New Year by learning something new to help your neighborhood stay graffiti free! Staff from the city’s Neighborhood Services Department will host a free paint sprayer training session from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at the NSD West Facility, 3325 W. Flower St. During the two-hour session, residents will watch a video on how to safely operate a paint sprayer and receive hands-on instruction. Once attendees are comfortable with the equipment, they will remove graffiti at a nearby location.

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Upon completion of the course, residents will receive a laminated card and will be able to use a paint sprayer free of charge for community clean-ups. As a reminder, paint and supplies for community clean-ups and blight removal are free of charge to neighborhood associations listed with Neighborhood Services. Residents must wear casual clothing to the training session as they may get paint on their clothing. For more information or to register for this class, visit www.phoenix.gov/nsd/neighborhoodcollege or call 602-534-4444. Learn the ABCs of Community and Homeowner Associations

Are you involved or interested in getting involved with your community or homeowner association? Whether you’re a longtime or newly elected board member, a free workshop offered through the city’s Neighborhood College is for you. Residents are invited to the “ABCs: Assessments, Board Meetings and Collections/CC&R” workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave.

During the two-hour session, three topics that can be confusing to community/homeowner association board members will be discussed: Proper collection of delinquent assessments and enforcement of covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs or bylaws); when to pursue delinquencies; and how to work proactively for the best outcome for your association. The workshop also will discuss how to conduct the business of the association at the board meeting and the importance of meeting minutes.

The workshop will be taught by Erin McManis, an attorney with Mulcahy Law Firm, P.C., and includes a question-and-answer session.

For more information or to register for this class, visit phoenix.gov/nsd/neighborhoodcollege or call 602-534-4444.

I-11 and Intermountain West Corridor Stakeholder Partners Meeting

The I-11 and Intermountain West Corridor Study is moving forward. A meeting focused on the Phoenix Metropolitan Area Section of the Priority Corridor, will take place on January 21 at 1 p.m. MST/noon PST to discuss the Level 2 Screening analysis of alternatives. For more information and to register for this meeting, please visit https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e8n9iq6m427848e6&oseq=&c=&ch=. Phoenix Chinese Week Celebrations Offer Cultural and Educational Events

Phoenix Sister Cities, Phoenix Sister Cities Chengdu and Taipei committees and the Phoenix Chinese Week Committee will celebrate Chinese Week 2014 and the Chinese New Year 4712, “The Year of

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the Horse” from Feb. 3 to 9, with cultural and educational events at a variety of Valley locations.

A highlight of the activities is a free, three-day Chinese Week Culture and Food Festival, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb 8; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb 9; at Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix. Parking is free.

The 24th annual festival features live entertainment including the dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, folk and traditional dances, musical performances, mah-jong booth, a Children’s Pavilion, the Chinese Culture and History booth, photo exhibit and art display, delicious Chinese food and much more.

Other Phoenix Chinese Week Committee events include a table tennis open, Taijiquan and volleyball tournaments and a 10-course Chinese Lunar New Year Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Great Wall Restaurant, 3446 W. Camelback Road. To purchase tickets to the banquet, call 480-650-2610.

For more information, visit the Phoenix Chinese Week website at http://www.phoenixchineseweek.org/ or call 480-406-7470. Follow Phoenix Sister Cities on Twitter @phxsistercities. Heart & Sol Festival On Saturday, March 8, 2014, the inaugural Heart and Sol Festival will take place in Downtown Phoenix. The Heart and Sol Festival focuses on health and wellness for the heart, mind, and soul. It will emphasize the importance of mental health awareness and will enrich the quality of life for our diverse communities by inspiring healthy lifestyle choices. The Heart and Sol Festival will feature exhibitors of a variety of health and wellness realms. Opportunities will be provided for people to lace up their sneakers to participate in exciting Zumba routines alongside experienced instructors and dance to the rhythms of a DJ. The event offers a broad range of niche sponsorship opportunities where participating organizations or businesses will experience face-to-face interaction with its target audience in a fun-filled festive environment. For more information and to learn how to become a sponsor of this event, please contact Joya Clarke at (602)999-0563 or joya@casaunltd.com. Next Week’s Public City Meetings

City Council Meetings

• City Council Formal Meeting – Wednesday, January 15 at 3:00 p.m. in the Phoenix City Council Chambers

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Planning Meetings

• Zoning Adjustment Hearing – Thursday, January 16 at 9:00 a.m. in Phoenix City Hall – Assembly Room C

For more information on these and all other public City meetings visit http://phoenix.gov/PUBMEETC/indxhtml.html. City Council meetings are live on Cox Cable Channel 11 and streamed live on phoenix.gov and facebook.com/cityofphoenix. Past City Council meetings are posted to youtube at http://www.youtube.com/cityofphoenixaz.

Community

Trivia

Which two people signed the U.S. Constitution on 9/17/1787, and later became U.S. Presidents?

Weekly Bulletins and Neighborhood Newsletters

• Black Mountain Community Alliance (BMCA) has released its January 2014 newsletter. If you would like to begin receiving the BMCA Bulletin on a regular basis, please send an email to communityinfo@bmca200info.com.

• Cactus Park West Block Watch has released its January 2014 newsletter. If you would like to begin receiving the Cactus Park West Neighborhood News on a regular basis, please send an email to vickixnos@q.com.

• Visit http://www.sunburstfarmshoa.org/documents-and-newsletters.php to check out the Sunburst Farms HOA website and the latest edition of the Sunburst Farms News.

• This week’s Irish Cultural Center Newsletter is out! Check it out at http://www.azirish.org/index.php?topic=Newsletter.

City News

Phoenix Receives Grant for Teen Violence Prevention

The Governor’s Office recently awarded the city of Phoenix Human Services Department a more than $122,000 grant to enhance its Phoenix Teen Violence Prevention (PTVP) program.

The Juvenile Accountability Block Grant will be used to provide domestic/dating violence education through community-based programs and in high schools. The grant

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runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31 and will provide funds for the instruction of an evidence-based curriculum that is in line with common core standards.

The PTVP program supports the city’s “Roadmap to Excellence” which established short-, mid- and long-term goals to make the city of Phoenix a leader in preventing and addressing domestic violence. Domestic and dating violence training in the community and in schools was noted as one of those goals. The PTVP program will focus on cultural and skill-building behavior changes providing direct services and information in areas such as domestic and dating violence. Reducing the antisocial behaviors that can lead to dating violence is critical.

The city will issue a Request for Proposal for the curriculum and instruction, which will begin with community-based programs in the spring and in high schools in the fall.

For more information about the Human Services Department, visit phoenix.gov/humanservices or call 602-262-6666.

Annual Sustainability Report

The Phoenix Green Team has released the Annual Sustainability Report for fiscal year 2012-2013. This report shares some of the actions taken during fiscal year 2012-2013 and highlights efforts coordinated under the city’s SustainPHX Program to reach the goal of making Phoenix the most sustainable desert city. To view this report, please visit http://phoenix.gov/greenphoenix/index.html.

Changes Made to City’s Solid Waste Program

The Public Works Department initiated a strategic review of the City’s solid waste program to develop recommendations focused on meeting the diversion goal. The strategic review recommended four programs for residential customers to be implemented in the next two to three years that are anticipated to result in an increase of the current waste diversion rate to approximately 22 percent. On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, the Phoenix City Council approved changes to existing solid waste collection programs as follows:

1. Expand Trash Container Options - This will allow curbside collection residents to “rightsize” their trash container based on the amount of trash their household produces. This program is projected to be phased in starting July 2014. Instead of the traditional 90-gallon curbside container, residents will have the option to elect a smaller 60-gallon container at the proposed cost of $23.00 per month for curbside collection. Both the 90-gallon curbside and 300-gallon alley containers would remain available at the current cost of $26.80 per month. Expanding trash

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container options with lower fees have proven to encourage waste reduction and increase recycling. 2. Voluntary Green Organics Curbside Collection Service - A weekly curbside collection of containerized green organics (tan container) on a voluntary, subscription basis for an additional monthly fee will be implemented. The 90-gallon tan container enables residents to recycle grass, shrub, and tree clippings by placing them in a separate container to ensure it will be diverted from the landfill and then mulched and/or composted for beneficial use. This program is projected to be phased in starting July 2014. Public Works currently offers a containerized green organics collection program for curbside collection in select areas of the city. Staff’s approved proposal will expand this program with an additional fee of $5 per container per month. 3. On-Call Bulk Trash Program - The current pre-scheduled quarterly bulk trash collection program will be changed to offer four on-call collections each year. This modified program is projected to start in January 2015. The On-Call Bulk Trash Program will enable residents to request one bulk trash collection each quarter at their convenience rather than on a schedule determined solely by the City. The On-Call Bulk Trash Program will require residents to continue to place their materials in front of their residence (or in the alley for alley customers). In addition to current placement standards, residents will now be asked to separate green organic materials from bulky household trash items. This will allow solid waste staff to collect specific materials and divert green organics from the landfill. 4. Increased Efforts For Community Outreach - Studies have shown that successful solid waste programs include a strong community outreach, education, and compliance component to communicate with and engage residents about program goals and changes. Public Works will move forward with a more intensive community engagement campaign.

Staff will return by April 2014 with the specific solid waste ordinance and fee adjustments for these new services for Council review and action.

City, ASU Partner on New Regional Innovation Center

The city of Phoenix took another substantial leap forward as a global sustainability leader on Tuesday, January 7 as the city council gave policy approval of a four-year agreement to work with Arizona State University to establish a ground-breaking public/private sustainability incubator focused on converting waste and other resources into economic value.

The Center for Resource Intelligence (CfRI) will be a network of public and private entities that provides a wide array of research, development, education and solution services to more effectively manage resources and create economic value. Industries

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ranging from energy, water, resource extraction, product development, manufacturing and recycling will collaborate in this effort that city staff project could result in $1-3 million of savings annually.

CfRI will be managed by the Sustainability Solutions Services (S3), a program within the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives at ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability, in collaboration with the city, private sector affiliates and other municipalities and institutions. The city’s investment will initially focus on creating value, economic opportunity and jobs out of waste streams.

The center will work with various businesses and government entities to address types of waste streams including food scraps, recyclables and yard waste using a project oriented collaborative model. Center collaborators will be able to introduce and sponsor projects while taking advantage of the knowledge base and synergies present within the CfRI’s network.

The CfRI resulted from a series of stakeholder workshops conducted by S3 in collaboration with Phoenix’s Public Works Department to facilitate a regional partnership that will develop technologies and markets and create economic opportunities.

City staff estimates an additional 10 to 25 percent diversion of solid waste from landfill to other uses through the research and development of the CfRI and partnerships with the private sector.

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Light Rail Extension to Metrocenter Project Update

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Valley Metro News

• In November 2013, Valley Metro vanpool program riders saved more than four million commute miles and prevented nearly 45 tons of pollution from being emitted. Riders also saved more than 160,000 gallons of fuel. The vanpool program recovers 100% of expenses from rider fares.

• Valley Metro has initiated communication regarding the bus and rail service adjustments for the PF Chang’s Rock n’ Roll marathon on Sunday, January 19. We have developed a rider alert, web banner, flyer and news release. Staff will also be in attendance at the race expo to communicate Valley Metro’s service level.

• January 27 service change material is hitting the streets. The car cards and doorhangers have been distributed and will begin placement the week of January 6. The Transit Book will become available to customers beginning the week of January 13.

• SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, Feb. 8 – Central Mesa Extension rail weld milestone event at Alma School Rd. and Main St. The community event will commemorate the installation of the trackway with the first, in-street rail weld. This is the third in a series of six milestone events to celebrate project progress; it will also generate the third commemorative lapel pin.

• Valley Metro is conducting a Valentine’s Day-inspired event on the Northwest Extension to promote local businesses as part of Valley Metro’s Shop On campaign. The “Love Your Community” event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., in partnership with the Open Door Fellowship on 19th Ave. It will include a business showcase, family activities and prizes, in addition, to learning about 19th Ave. businesses and METRO Max.

Outstanding Young Man/Woman Application Deadline Extended to Jan. 15

Phoenix high school students returning from winter break can look forward to having two more weeks to apply for the 28th Annual Outstanding Young Man and Young Woman of the Year Awards - the deadline to submit applications has been extended from 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 15. Applications are available online at the Youth and Education website. The Outstanding Young Man/Young Woman program evaluates students on their leadership ability, community involvement and commitment to excellence. Applicants must write a personal statement describing their involvement in the Phoenix community, commitment to excellence and their future goals. Students also must identify a teacher who has had the greatest impact on their lives.

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An exceptional young man and young woman will be selected to represent each of the eight City Council districts. All 16 district finalists will be recognized at an event in the spring and receive a $250 cash reward and a plaque commemorating their achievements. Previous winners have been involved in activities such as science club, speech team, choir, theater, community food drives, National Honor Society and student council. Funding for the Outstanding Young Man and Young Woman of the Year Awards is provided by Phoenix Rotary Club 100 and Soroptimist International of Phoenix in coordination with the city of Phoenix. For more information, visit the Youth and Education website at http://phoenix.gov/education/outstanding/index.html or send an email to the Youth and Education Office at mailbox.youth@phoenix.gov.

Rising Phoenix Youth Summer Youth Employment Program

The City of Phoenix’s Community and Economic Development Department (CEDD), Business and Workforce Development Division, is seeking offers from youth-serving community organizations, faith-based organizations and public entities to provide summer youth employment services to youth ages 16-21, within the city of Phoenix. Request for Proposal applications will be available beginning January 16, 2014 through February 13, 2014. To be eligible for review, offerors must attend a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled January 30, 2014 at 9:00 AM; sealed proposals must be received by 2:00 PM MST on February 13, 2014. In Fiscal Year 2013-2014, $250,000 was authorized in the department’s budget to administer the program for 133 youth participants. Pending City Council adoption of the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget, contracting for the next summer youth program would commence in May 2014. Looking for Volunteers for Village Planning

Committees

The City of Phoenix is divided into 15 Urban Villages (see map). Each Village has a Village Planning Committee that is appointed by the City Council. The Village Planning Committees assist the Planning Commission in the performance of its duties. Village Planning Committee activities include: identifying areas or provisions of the General Plan text that need refinement and updating; identifying problems and needs related to implementation of the General Plan; defining in greater detail the intended future function, density and character of sub-areas of the village; and

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commenting on proposals for new zoning districts or land use districts. We are currently looking for volunteers in the Deer Valley Village, Rio Vista Village, North Gateway and North Mountain Villages. You must live in the Village and also in District 1 as some of the villages share boundaries with other districts. If you are interested in being part of a Village Planning Committee and meeting the location criteria, please fill out an application at http://phoenix.gov/pdd/pz/vpcomm.html.

Trivia Answer

George Washington and James Madison