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Free Shuttle Runs Through Sunnyslope

The Phoenix Public Transit Department offers Phoenix Neighborhood Circulator service in the Sunnyslope neighborhood. The service is free. The circulator mini-buses are painted with a large purple stripe bearing the words “Phoenix Neighborhood Circulator.” Each vehicle seats 19 passengers and has two wheelchair positions, a wheelchair lift, and a rack for two bicycles.

The SMART route runs east from Rose Mofford Sports Complex to 15th Street and Cheryl Drive; (Monday – Friday, approximately 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday approximately 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every 60 minutes).

Sunnyslope Uptown Market in Spotlight

Sunnyslope's very own Sunday morning market, brought to us by Central Slope, 8801 N Central Ave., is getting attention from Valley foodies! Check out the recent post about it on Chow Bella's blog! Also, check out some of the informative workshops offered at Central Slope. Click here to read more...

Reading Volunteers Needed

Arizona Cardinals Preparatory Academy has started a reading program for the students and is in great need of volunteers! This opportunity is a 3-4 times a week commitment, each session lasting approximately one hour.  The volunteers will go into the classroom and read books (chosen between reader and teacher) to the class and then participate in a question and answer session for processing the story. Anyone interested please call 602-252-5312.

Lincoln Learning Center Collecting Box Tops

You can make a difference for Lincoln Learning Center every time your shop for groceries! Just clip the Box Tops coupons from hundreds of your favorite General Mills products and send them to Lincoln Learning Center (303 E. Eva). Learn more about Box Tops 4 Education.

¿Practice Your Español?
Student? Native speaker? Just want to practice your conversational skills? Visit our  monthly Spanish conversation group to use and practice Spanish and meet others with the same interest. Jokes, music discussion, conversation on many topics (suggest your own!), plus occasional outings or lunch meetings.

Everyone is welcome, but intermediate or better Spanish language fluency is helpful. Visit the Yahoo group online or contact the moderator, Jill Ginsburg, at 602-678-4277, for more about the group. Meetings are at 11 am on the second Saturday of each month, Unlimited Coffee, 741 E. Glendale. There is no cost for membership.

District 3 City Council Events

Councilman Bill Gates offers evening office hours by appointment. The location changes month-to-month.

Contact council.district.3@phoenix.gov or call 602-262-7441 to schedule an appointment or for an update on the location.

First Wednesday Is Caregiver Support Group

All caregivers are welcome to attend the Caregiver Support Group on the first Wednesday of each month (except July and August). Meetings are held at the Cowden Center, 9202 N. 2nd Street, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.  Caregivers network with each other as they have the opportunity to interact with people who have similar life circumstances.  It is uplifting for the caregivers as they encourage each other. All caregivers are welcome.

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In the Business Community

Did you recently open a business in Sunnyslope? Let us know and we’ll be glad to announce it on our website for at least 3 months from your opening. Email us and tell us about it!

Kids Bowl Free all Summer at Let it Roll Bowl!
Let it Roll Bowl (formerly Sunset Bowl), 8925 N. 12th St., lets kids bowl 2 free games a day all summer long. To take part in this great deal just register your child online.  You will receive the free bowling passes every week by email.  For more information please call 602-944-4401. 

PING Golf Club Factory Tours Available to Public

Did you know that the world-famous PING golf clubs are made right here in Phoenix?  If you want to see how these excellent golf clubs are made, reserve a tour at the factory, located at 2201 W. Desert Cove Ave.  Tours are available to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays by reservation only.  Tours begin at 9am and last approximately 2 hours.  There is no charge, but tours fill quickly so reserve your spot early.  The walking tour is wheelchair accessible.  Children ages 9 and younger are not permitted.  To reserve your spot, please call Millie at 602-687-5385.

New Hatcher Road Walking Map

There's more than 100 businesses along Hatcher Road, one of Sunnyslope's most traveled streets. Check it out and shop local -- download the map here! For more information, contact Joel McCabe at 602-870-6060 ext. 1257.

Sunnyslope Business Directory Online

Did you know the Sunnyslope Village Alliance Business Directory is available online? Click here and see for yourself!

Children's Dental Clinic Now Serves to Age 20

The Desert Mission Children's Dental Clinic is now serving uninsured, AHCCCS (Mercy Care & Care 1st) and Arizona Primary Care patients through age 20.  For more information, please call 602-870-6363.

Marley House Is Now an AHCCCS Provider

Earn Money for Lincoln Learning Center When You Shop

When you shop at Fry’s Foods, link your Fry’s V.I.P. card and help Lincoln Learning Center raise funds. The “COOL CA$H” Earning for Learning program tracks amount of purchases from shoppers who have identified Lincoln Learning Center as their school of choice. Once Lincoln Learning Center shoppers have spent $50,000, Fry’s will send the school a check for $500. Here is how to start earning money for Lincoln Learning Center.

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In Housing

HUD Approved Home Buyer Education Classes

Desert Mission Neighborhood Renewal is offering HUD approved home buyer education classes on select a 2-day 4-hour class on Tuesdays & Thursdays or attend a Saturday class from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. When you complete the course, you will get a certificate that is needed for many special home ownership programs that offer better loans, down payment assistance, or other forms of help. See a full schedule here or call 602-331-5089 for more information.

Free Safety Devices Installed Through Senior Fall Prevention Program

Rebuilding Together has also recently launched another free program called Senior Fall Prevention Services.  Volunteers will inspect your home and then install free home safety devices if you meet our income guidelines.  If you exceed them, we will offer all the same services at very low affordable prices.  Please call Rebuilding Together at 480-774-0237 for more information on this program, or complete and return the application available for download here.

DMNR is Making the Dream of Home Ownership a Reality

Desert Mission Neighborhood Renewal develops 2- to 4-bedroom energy-efficient homes for home buyers. Down payment assistance for buyers of up to $65,000 per home, may be provided for first-time home buyers who are income eligible. DMNR also has an "Individual Development Account" program where we can provide up to $3 for each $1 contributed toward down payment on a house!

DMNR currently has properties available for immediate purchase including:
12-unit Townhomes at 13th Ave. & Vogel

For more information, call 602-870-6060 extension 5833 to inquire about purchasing one of these homes.

National Hotline for Families Facing Foreclosure

Along with local resources that may offer financial assistance, there is now a national 24/7 hotline that is acting as an intermediary between lenders and clients to find solutions for families. It is a coalition of non-profits that have experience negotiating the issues associated with foreclosure.

The hotline is for both English and Spanish clients. It is 1-888-995-HOPE.

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In Recreation

Free Zumba Classes

Sunnyslope Youth Center (1702 W. Peoria Ave.) offers a free ladies' Zumba class at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The class is open to adults.

Sunnyslope Community Center

The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department's fall program and classes are now viewable online. Registration for the fall session is now open . Most classes start in September. The community center is open:

Sunnyslope Second Saturdays

Enjoy live jazz and blues music the 2nd Saturday, of each month from 7 - 10 p.m. at Grinders Coffee, 17 E Dunlap. Visit Full Moon Hacksaw website to sample the music and learn more. 

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In General

Sunnyslope Historical Society Launches Website

Sunnyslope Historical Society has redesigned their website. The new site features hours of operation, members, volunteer and event information and more! Visit the museum to learn about Sunnyslope's charming history, like how Hatcher Road got its name.

Art Walk Volunteers Sought

The Sunnyslope Second Saturday committee is pursuing its vision of on-gong monthly cultural events in the Sunnyslope community. To join the committee, click here.

Help the Budget: Volunteer for Phoenix

The City of Phoenix Graffiti Busters program funding was affected by the budget reductions recently adopted by the Phoenix City Council. Many people responded to the program reductions by asking for opportunities to volunteer to help maintain programs such as Graffiti Busters. The city quickly established the phoenix.gov/volunteer website. Explore the citywide possibilities available in neighborhoods, social services, parks and recreation, libraries, Sky Harbor and in public safety to see if there is an opportunity for you.

Sunnyslope Makes the Headlines

Robrt L. Pela is a columnist at New Times, where he usually writes theater reviews and a weekly news column. (You can hear him on KJZZ too!) Pela wrote the cover article for the July 26 edition and his topic... Sunnyslope. Read the full article Sunnyslopetopia - It's not just for meth labs and Hell's Angels anymore.

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