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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).

Taxi Program for People with Disabilities Debuts

The Phoenix Public Transit Department has launched a new taxi coupon program for Phoenix residents with disabilities.  Called ADA Cab, the program supplements Phoenix's heavily-used Dial-a-Ride program for people
who are certified in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.  By working with local taxicab companies, the program allows participants to book trips at a subsidized rate, allowing for lower costs and more flexibility.  To purchase coupons at a discount, participants must be Phoenix residents under the age of 65, and they must be ADA-certified. Certified participants can buy coupons to use to pay for cab trips.  Each coupon is worth a dollar, and the $20-coupon books sell at 30% of their value, or $6 apiece.  Participants can buy a maximum of $40 at that discount, and they can purchase an additional $40 at half price; in total, users can buy up to $80 worth of taxi vouchers monthly for $32.  To get more information about the taxi subsidy program, call 602-801-1163 or 602-801-1164.

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!

Go Green World Products Moved

Go Green World Products, previously located in the strip center at Central and Hatcher has moved to 11460 N. Cave Creek Rd. Suite 7, Phoenix, AZ. 85020. Go Green sells paints and coatings, cleaners, remediation, lighting, water systems, automotive products, recycled paper/plastic products and more. Visit them online.

Business Owners Invited to WESD Advisory Team

Washington Elementary School District is creating a Business Advisory Team in an effort to be more strategic in our partnerships with the business community. This Advisory Team will focus on initiatives that are mutually beneficial for our schools and our business community. If you are a business, or know a business that would like to partner with the largest elementary school district in AZ, please email: Sandy Mendez Benson.

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.

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.

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In Housing

Sunday Drive Through Sunnyslope

Alison King is the founding editor of Modern Phoenix, the online source for information on Mid-century Modern design in Arizona, and the brain behind Modern Phoenix Expo and Home Tour. The Valley's guru of mid-century modern architecture has put together a walking/driving map of cool spots she's found in Sunnyslope. Click this link to view a map of the gems she found. Who knows, maybe one of the stops is your place!

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. - 4:30 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. Call 602-870-6060 x7833 for more information or download a class schedule here.

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. Move in with as little as $1,000 down. Income-eligible clients may have access to additional down payment assistance. 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

New Trails and Hiking Web Pages

Hikers and users of the city of Phoenix’s vast desert preserve system now have new, improved online resources to guide their adventures. The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department has completely renovated the Trails and Desert Preserve section of the department’s website. The new web pages include new downloadable topographical maps for all the city’s trails that offer an unprecedented level of detail; more background information on all of the city’s hiking areas; and a new cleaner and more consistent design.

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.

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. 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

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

Residents interested in assisting with libraries and parks programs, providing customer service at city facilities such as Sky Harbor International Airport or serving on boards and commissions have a new website to help them find volunteer opportunities in the city of Phoenix.

The new site, myvolunteerphoenix.org, was created in partnership with Cities of Service, a coalition of mayors formed in 2009 to promote volunteerism in local governments, and includes information on more than 45 volunteer opportunities in 10 city departments, 2 internships and numerous boards and commissions.  The site contains customer-friendly functionality such as allowing users to search for opportunities based on areas of interest and skills, an online application process, and a contact page to allow interested residents to send inquiries directly to city staff who oversee the volunteer program.

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