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Unless otherwise noted, all meetings at Cowden Center (9202 N. 2nd St.).

Coffee with the Councilman

September 9, 7:30 a.m.

Abby's Grill-Cafe, 13035 N. Cave Creek Rd.

Supervisor Kunasek Chat

September 21, 8 a.m.

Sunnyslope Village Alliance, 755 E. Hatcher Rd.

Community Policing

September 21, 6 p.m.

Hatcher Road

September 24 , 8 a.m.

Sunnyslope Youth & Family Partnership
October 7, 8 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunnyslope Artwalk Call to Artists

Applications are currently being accepted for the October 9th Sunnyslope Artwalk. The event will run from 5-9 p.m. in various locations along Central Ave. from Dunlap south toward the canal. Application is required for consideration and participation is restricted to artists selected by Sunnyslope 2nd Saturdays committee. All work must be original and for sale. No dealers or representatives are allowed. Application deadline is September 10, 2010.

Fall Planting Begins at Community Garden

Applications are being accepted for 4' x 25' plots for the fall growing season at the Orangewood Friendship Garden. No experience is required. $20 includes the plot, tools, compost, water and storage for the season. Click here to download an application. Attend the free Garden Workshop at Orangewood Presbyterian Church, 7321 N 10th St. on August 28th, beginning at 8 a.m. or call Peggy Hagen at 602-944-1508 for more information.

Recreation Abounds in Sunnyslope

Aerobics, ballet, ballroom, belly dance, resistance strength training (fitness), tai chi, watercolor, writing and yoga... what's your pleasure? Classes are $4 - $35 and many run about 7 to 8 weeks. Click here to find out specifics or to register. And, kids bowl free this summer at Let It Roll (formerly Sunset Bowling). Click here to find out how!

National Fall Prevention Day

John C. Lincoln North Mountain will be participating in National Fall Prevention day, Wednesday, September 22 from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, 1300 N 12th St., Activities will include mini balance exam, physician Q&A, medication review (bring a list of your medications), information on home modification, medication management and physical activity. visit the Arizona Fall Prevention Coalition for more info.

Kiwanis Steak Fry ~ Sept. 24

Sunnyslope Kiwanis annual steak fry fundraiser will be held at Moon Valley Country Club, 151 W. Moon Valley Drive, on September 24 from 6 - 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. In addition to a steak dinner, attendees will enjoy entertainment by Desert Sky Choir and Full Moon Jazz and be able to bid in a silent auction. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Brian Vance at 602-550-3991.

Business Expo & Recognition Dinner

September 30, 2010: Business Expo at 5:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. at the Mountain Preserve Reception Center, 1431 East Dunlap Avenue. $50 per person includes dinner and wine. For more information or to RSVP, call Scott Lind at the Sunnyslope Village Alliance, 602-944-0941 or Rachael Potter at Desert Mission Neighborhood Renewal, 602-331-5833.

Light-Rail-Related Construction on 19th Ave.

Light-rail-related construction is scheduled to begin on 19th Avenue between Butler and Townley. The construction, which will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction, is to relocate the frontage roads. In the meantime, a fence will be built between the street and frontage road and a temporary asphalt walkway will be provided. Contact Albert Santana (602-534-7878) for project information and updates.

Museum to Close for Summer

Sunnyslope Historical Society Museum will close from June 5 until September 12th.

Do You Need a Benefits Check Up?

BenefitsCheckUp (BCU) is an internet-based online screening tool designed to help Arizonans find public benefits. Are you getting all the benefits to which you may be entitled?

  • If you are a grandparent of any age raising grandchildren, spend about 30 minutes here to see what you qualify for and then about 15 minutes here to find resources for your grandchildren.
  • If you are 55 years of age or older or if you are an adult with a disability or on medicare, click here for a 20 - 30 minute assessment.
  • If you are an adult under 55 years of age, with or without dependent children, spend about 20 minutes here seeing what you might qualify for.

Bulk Trash Has Time and Place

The City of Phoenix picks up bulk trash (or uncontained trash) quarterly. It is a violation of City ordinance to place bulk trash out more than one week before the published collection start date. Most of Sunnyslope is now in area 9 (homes bounded by 19th Ave., Dunlap, 12th St. and Northern, for example are in area 10).

Pick up in Sunnyslope concluded and placement should not resume until October 23. Click here for the map and 2010 schedule or call (602)262-7251.

To report premature placement, contact Public Works Customer Service at 602-262-7251.

Phoenix Legislative Action Network Keeps Citizens in Touch

Phoenix Legislative Action Network (P.L.A.N.) connects citizens with what is going on at the State Legislature. There is no cost to join. Membership benefits include:

* Finding out about bills that may affect your neighborhood

* Learning how to get involved in the legislative process

* Receiving alerts to notify you when an issue of importance to

   you is being considered

* Receiving notification about upcoming workshops and events

* Capitol tours and presentations to HOA's or Block Watch Groups

Join now online or call Cheryl Brunton at 602-256-4257.

 

 

 

 


Blight

Bulk Trash

Drug Activity

Graffiti

Liquor Enforcement

Prostitution

Shopping Carts

Suspect Stolen Vehicle

Trespassing

Note: Many of these numbers are voicemail boxes and will NOT trigger an IMMEDIATE emergency response. If you are faced with an emergency situation, you should dial 9-1-1.

Sunnyslope W.I.N.S.

9201 N. 5th St., Phoenix AZ 85020

602-870-6060 ext. 1174