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

Hatcher Road

January 27, 8 a.m.

Sunnyslope Youth & Family Partnership
February 2, 8 a.m.

Topic: Current Drug Trends

Councilman Gates Coffee Chat
February 16, 7:30 a.m.
Shadow Mountain Senior Center, 3546 E. Sweetwater Road

Guests: County Assessor Keith Russell and City Clerk Cris Meyer

Kunasek Chat

February 21, 8 a.m.

Eye Opener, 524 W. Hatcher Rd.

Community Policing

February 21, 6 p.m.

SPECIAL MEEITNG: residents will complete a strategic planning process

Coffee with a Cop

February 22, 8 a.m.

Eye Opener, 524 W. Hatcher Rd.

Coffee with Kate

February 27, 8 a.m.

Eye Opener, 524 W. Hatcher Rd.

Seeking artists for 9th Sunnyslope Art Walk

The event will be Saturday, April 14 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 March 1, 2012. Apply before February 17 to save $5 on the application fee!

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Under 18: There is a different application for artists under the age of 18, since signature of a parent or guardian is required.

Free Tax Preparation 
The AARP is proud to sponsor free tax preparation and electronic filing services to seniors and low-income families.  This free service starts the first week of February and runs through April 15.  The Sunnyslope Community Center, 802 E. Vogel Ave., has a volunteer available to assist with your tax preparation on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  There are several other locations offered throughout the city.  Please call 602-262-7441 to learn more. 

City of Phoenix Redistricting

Due to changes in census data, some districts need to gain more residents, while other districts have too many. Attend a public meeting to weigh in on the proposed redistricting plan for the City of Phoenix. Your input is important so please attend the meeting in Sunnyslope: February 1 at 6 p.m. at the Sunnyslope Community Center, 802 E. Vogel Avenue.

Plan Your Comeback!

Have you been unemployed for long you feel like giving up? Are you losing your confidence as you face rejection after rejection?  Be a part of a group of Sunnyslope men and women in the same boat and plan your comeback!  There are normal rhythms and patterns in unemployment that are predictable and once you understand them you can defeat them and move forward with courage and optimism.  The group will consist of 6 Tuesday morning sessions (10 am to noon) beginning January 31st and an evening celebration to welcome your new future.  Each session will focus on a specific issue and also give teach you specific skills to help you move forward with greater confidence.  There is no cost but space is limited. Sign up today by calling Pastor Wease at Grace Church: 602-944-5309.

Catch Book Breath Family Reading Program

Time for the family winter reading program, “Catch BookBreath @ your Phoenix Public Library,” kicks off at Acacia Branch Library on January 9 and runs through March 10. Children up to 12 years old are eligible to participate in the program and earn prizes by reading or listening to books.  Prizes include a book for children to take home and keep, and a “Happy Birthday Arizona” t-shirt in honor of the Arizona Centennial.  The program is designed to encourage families to read together. Pick up a book log during library hours or download one here.

Central Farmers' Market

Central Farmers' Market is a new outdoor farmers market located at Northern and Central Avenues, open every Saturday from 9am - 2pm.  The market sells local, fresh and natural vegetables, fruits, herbs, dairy, eggs, cheeses, meats, breads, coffee, and other hand-made artisan items. Enjoy local produce and goods from Pinnacle Farms, Crooked Sky Farms, Horny Toad Farms, Alaskan Pride Seafoods, Double Check Ranch and Superstition Farm Dairy. Please join them in celebrating Arizona products and supporting your local farmers and neighborhood. The Central Farmers' Market is a community service and fundraiser of the CrossRoads United Methodist Church.

We're on Facebook!

Sunnyslope W.I.N.S. and Sunnyslope Art Walk each have their own Facebook page. Don't forget to click the "Like" button to have updates show up in your Facebook news feed.

Do You Have Sunnyslope News to Share?

Do you have Sunnyslope news that you would like to share with the community? Although the Neighbor to Neighbor newsletter has been discontinued, here's how to now get your information out to your neighbors.  Click here to learn how to get your information out to your neighbors.

Bulk Trash Has Time and Place

The City of Phoenix picks up bulk trash (materials that must NOT be placed in the garbage or recycling container such as furniture, large appliances and large amounts of vegetation) quarterly. It is a violation of City ordinance to place bulk trash out more than one week before the published collection start date. Sunnyslope falls into two areas:  area 9 includes homes east of 7th Ave. and area 10 covers residents west of 7th Ave.

Collection in area 9 will begin the week of January 30th. Bulk trash should not be placed prior to January 21st. Area 10 will begin the following week.

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

For more information about where to place bulk trash, a map and 2012 schedule for collection areas, click here.

Sunnyslope Historical Society Annual Meeting

Long time resident and business owner Frank Melluzzo will be speaking at the February 25 Annual Meeting for the Sunnyslope Historical Society (737 E Hatcher Rd.). The meeting begins at 10 a.m. and will run to noon. Refreshments will be served by the Friends of the Museum.