InFocus - Issue 121 - August 2020

RECREATION CATALOG INSIDE

Count for Your Community

Every person counts in the census to bring critical dollars to Goodyear.

Take the 2020 Census online: 2020Census.gov

by phone: 844-330-2020 (English)

844-468-2020 (Spanish)

Supporting Local Nonprofits Goodyear is proud to award $114,400 to 21 nonprofits serving the community.

To learn more about the city’s Community Funding Program and for details on how the recipients will use their grant dollars, visit goodyearaz.gov/communityfunding.

GOODYEAR CITY COUNCIL

GOODYEAR CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR August 3

6 p.m.

Council Meeting

August 24

6 p.m.

Council Meeting

August 31

6 p.m.

Council Meeting

Meetings are subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. For the latest meeting information, visit goodyearaz.gov/coronavirus. Council meetings and work sessions are held at Goodyear Municipal Court and Council Chambers, 14455 W. Van Buren St., B101.

(l to r): Brannon Hampton, Joe Pizzillo, Wally Campbell, Mayor Georgia Lord, Laura Kaino, Sheri Lauritano, and Vice Mayor Bill Stipp.

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From the Mayor We have certainly experienced unprecedented challenges in the first half of this year. I have been so encouraged by how quickly our city leaders have assessed the impacts of COVID-19 on our operations.

We’ve been able to quickly adjust how we do business in an effort to protect our residents and staff while Mayor Georgia Lord continuing to provide critical services and exceptional customer service.

to ensure their wellbeing. Teachers and parents are working together to find new ways to continue the education of our children. Our businesses are partnering to serve the needs of the community, and our first responders and medical staff continue to work on the frontlines to selflessly take care of patients.

I am also encouraged by the fact that despite the pandemic, development activities in the city of Goodyear have not slowed. Interest in our city continues to build as new families and businesses discover Goodyear. We truly have a special community!

I could go on and on about the amazing ways in which so many have taken this opportunity to show compassion, exercise generosity, and take care of one another during this pandemic. These actions demonstrate the great spirit of our community and reminds us that together, we can overcome any challenge we may face — even when we must be physically apart.

Even as we’ve had to physically distance ourselves from one another, I’ve heard countless stories of people checking in on neighbors with phone calls and emails

Among the hardest working individuals are the unsung heroes who serve in important, but sometimes overlooked, roles. Facilities maintenance workers who ensure that hospitals and other public places are sanitized, truck drivers who keep the supply chain moving, and workers in the manufacturing industry who keep up the production of goods.

Council Corner

Councilmember Brannon Hampton

The city of Goodyear operates in accordance with core values.

They serve as a foundation for all city functions and are incorporated into every aspect of how we operate. I believe in these ideals, and I am proud that we are a city dedicated to such strong values.

Not only do these values guide our actions as city government, but I believe they are characteristic of the outstanding residents, businesses and community that we represent. Never has this been more evident than now. The collective challenges of the pandemic have impacted every aspect of our lives, and we see the character of our community and core values in action every day.

Statewide orders and social distancing guidelines have changed the paradigm for many operations. Goodyear businesses and entrepreneurs are resourceful and are reimagining operations to meet these new demands in an ever-changing world. We are adapting to demanding

circumstances and have created new ways of overcoming challenges. From families teaching at home to restaurants transforming to take-out only operations, our city has adapted to get things done.

Despite the tireless efforts by our resourceful businesses and residents, we recognize that things have been tough. To help our community surmount these challenges, the city’s Economic Development Department has created a one-stop online website to help connect our businesses and residents with invaluable resources. These resources include information on federal paycheck protection loans and other CARES Act resources; business planning and reopening guidance; face covering posters and information; and resources on where to eat in Goodyear. Additionally, the city has obtained a grant to provide emergency water utility assistance for Goodyear residents impacted by the pandemic.

In Goodyear, our values and character define our community – who we are, and what we do. There is a lot of work yet to be done, but we have a strong foundation and we will overcome these challenges together.

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Supporting Our Healthcare Workers Food, notes and love: Goodyear rallies around essential workers

SHARE THE #GOODINGOODYEAR The Goodyear community continues to rally behind medical workers, doing everything it can to express its gratitude.

From food donations to handmade signs, both Abrazo West Campus and Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) have felt the community’s support.

“From the very beginning, the city has stepped forward,” said Christina Oh, Abrazo West Campus chief executive officer. “We have always had a really community-engaged culture here at Abrazo West Campus. We’ve never felt more loved and valued by the community than we do now.”

Goodyear restaurants including Booty’s Wings Burgers & Beer, Colado’s Coffee & Crepes, Enroute Coffee & Tea House, Jamba Juice, Jimmy John’s, KFC, Nothing Bundt Cakes, The Boyer Bakery, and more have delivered food and drinks to medical staff who often don’t have much time for sit-down meals.

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Even non-restaurants found ways to provide meals. Ball Corporation, one of Goodyear’s major employers, paid for food trucks to serve lunch outside of area hospitals.

“Our employees felt we could have the biggest positive impact on the community by thanking our hospital workers and first responders,” said Chris McClanahan, Ball Corporation human resources manager.

Residents, including kids, have also delivered handwritten messages and colorful drawings and notes to medical staff to remind them how much they are appreciated.

“Thank you for making us a part of your family,” said Molly Stockley, CTCA Phoenix vice president of business development and hospital growth. “We feel your love, and we feel your encouragement, and we just can’t thank you enough for letting us be a part of your community and to serve you.”

Chalk Art Contest Inspires Hope Megan Kohler wanted to do something that would help her feel closer to her dad as he was being treated for COVID-19 at a local hospital.

The perfect idea came to her and her daughter, Cadynn, after learning about Goodyear’s chalk art contest. It inspired the Kohlers to create messages of hope and appreciation on the sidewalk outside of the hospital where they often saw nurses and medical staff walking.

Twelve-year-old Cadynn put her artistic ability to good use by creating colorful chalk art with messages such as “You matter” and “We rise by lifting others.”

“It was just our way of being positive to those taking care of him,” said Megan. “Even though he couldn’t see it, it was something we could do so that we could stay at the hospital longer and just be able to be near him.”

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OPEN Local sign and printing companies continue to offer free services to support other local businesses. Many of the free signs hang outside restaurants and stores to increase awareness that the business is open. The city of Goodyear has adopted a temporary code to allow the signage during the pandemic.

FASTSIGNS in Goodyear created and donated “Heroes Work Here” signs and banners that can be seen at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

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Learning New Skills to Help Others To slow the spread of COVID-19, residents and businesses are making protective face covers and shields – not for themselves, but for others.

Osborne Jewelers was facing its own challenges early in the pandemic when it was forced to temporarily close its doors. During that time, owners Ken and Joanne Osborne, who is also a state representative, chose to give back to their community. They ordered and assembled hundreds of face shields with help from their staff to give to smaller, local organizations that did not have easy access to personal protective equipment.

“I’ve seen so many businesses, groups and organizations stepping up, checking on neighbors, picking up medicine and taking them food, and supplying great meals to hospital staff and our first responders,” said Representative Joanne Osborne. “That is what community is about, and it makes you feel good to know you are living in an area that does those things.”

Megan Nixon, owner of Sweetly Unique Boutique, also found an opportunity to provide for others while teaching her kids about the value of giving back. She created a buy-a-mask, donate-a-mask program at her store. Customers can buy a hand-sewn mask, which then allows the boutique to donate a mask to a medical worker. Nixon’s kids are also assisting by cutting and sewing fabric pieces together.

“I like to help people because if they need it, why just stand back?” said Kaitlyn Nixon, Megan’s 13-year-old daughter.

It was a similar no-hesitation response to step up and help for Kathy Basaldua, owner of Haircutters in the Park.

She’s no stranger to a sewing machine, so it was natural for her to spring into action to make face covers at no charge for friends, neighbors and strangers.

“I wanted to help out,” said Basaldua. “I have the tools and the know-how to make lined face coverings from fabric, so it makes sense to help in this way.”

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of Choosing Local

All types of businesses are experiencing challenges during the pandemic. Locally-owned businesses have been hit especially hard. These are businesses that are owned and operated by people living in our community.

They’re our neighbors.

Local First Arizona is a statewide organization that connects and celebrates locally-owned businesses in order to build a more diverse and inclusive Arizona economy. Kimber Lanning, founder and director of Local First, shares how we can better support local businesses.

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Why is it important to support local businesses?

Local businesses keep three times more money recirculating in the local economy. When you spend at a local business, the dollars stay in the community and recirculate. When you choose to support a local business, they, in turn, are hiring other local businesses, graphic designers, or website developers, and that keeps more dollars and jobs here in Arizona. It’s important to think of it as every dollar essentially sits silent in your pocket until you choose to spend it, and then you are voting for the type of community that you want to see.

How can we better support local businesses?

I think just pausing and doing your research. A lot of times people don’t realize that there may be a local alternative to a big chain, and we also need to defeat the myth that the big chain is always cheaper.

Why is it even more important now to support local businesses?

Sometimes one local business can support an entire family. When they were shut down for several months in this pandemic, it placed that entire family in financial jeopardy. It’s critically important to understand that when you dip into losses at the local business level, that means you could have a family that is at risk of losing their home, as opposed to a corporation that dips into losses and has enough strength to carry on its loss into the next year where they can recoup some of those losses.

Learn more about Local First Arizona, including its six pillars of work and its small business trainings, at LocalFirstAZ.com.

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Students Help Fill the Food Bank Shelves Don’t underestimate what some of the youngest Goodyear residents are willing to do for others.

Area food banks rely heavily on community food drives, like those done by schools across the Valley, so when schools closed, local students stepped up to fill the shelves.

Local school districts and students from six schools teamed up with the Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek and PebbleCreek’s Kare Bears club to collect canned food in a community-wide food drive effort.

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“Our students are really good about pitching in and contributing to the community all the time, but we suspected that they were really going to come through at this time when our community is

in crisis,” said Shelly Hornback, director of community relations for the Litchfield Elementary School District.

“We’re so proud of all the kids who pitched in, and really thankful for their leadership.”

Millie Moran, a Millennium High School student, was one of those who stepped up to distribute small posters throughout her neighborhood, asking Goodyear residents to drop off any canned food they could spare at her home.

“We weren’t expecting as many donations, and we got so much food,” said Moran. “It was really surprising to see that during this time, people were willing to pitch in so much more than we expected.”

The drive brought in 4,500 pounds of food and $3,100 for the Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank.

Opening a restaurant is always challenging. Opening a restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic is even more so.

So, when Henry’s Hawaiian Grill opened in March, Taco Redempcion, which is located next door, decided to team up with its new neighbors. The two restaurants created a $45 Family Feast Special that included food from both restaurants.

“I just empathize with them, because I know what it was like when we opened,” said Taco Redempcion owner Tina Beatty. “We actually made it so you’d pick up half of your dinner here and half there, so it was an opportunity to meet the owners of both restaurants.”

“It helped us a lot,” said Henry’s Hawaiian Grill owner Henry Tran. “We tried to do something together to make people happy.”

The cross-promotion was so successful that the neighboring restaurants have extended their partnership. The Family Feast Special is now available on the first Thursday of each month.

“Goodyear turned out,” Beatty said. “We’re in this great community that supports small business owners, and they showed that.”

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Gerardo Porcayo

Public Works, Solid Waste Department What do you do for the city? I operate a rear loader truck or tractor to pick up bulk trash in neighborhoods across the city.

Watch On the Job with Julie to see how Gerardo inspects and collects bulk trash across the city.

What’s your favorite thing about working for the city? The teamwork and reliability of my coworkers.

Goodyearaz.gov/YouTube Click on the On the Job with Julie playlist

What’s your favorite quote? “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” —Theodore Roosevelt

Our Future C on gra tu la tion s

Leaders

to the 2020-21 Goodyear Youth Commissioners!

The Goodyear Youth Commission provides an opportunity for local students to develop leadership skills through involvement in city government and creates a format for students to express their opinions on a variety of youth-related issues such as youth programming, recreation opportunities, and special events.

Patrick Bednarz

Clarissa Garza

Kirby Maitra

Makayla Bradley

Mariana Glass

Sidney Phillips

Noah Caraway

Raymond Gue

Harrison Rice

Lorenzo Castro

Marissa Kutt

Paloma Sanchez

Lucy Castro

Victoria Lauritano

Madison See

Teriah Cortez-Beasley

Elias Linn

Allen Tat

Ivan Diaz

Paulina Magallanes

Alan Torres Arroyo August 2020

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FALL Recreation CATALOG

Fall Baseball

Fall baseball registration and program dates are subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. To view the most up-to-date information, visit goodyearaz.gov/rec.

Recreational baseball league will help players develop skills necessary to become successful players and will address the advanced techniques of fielding, hitting, pitching, speed, agility, and hand-eye coordination. Participants must provide their own glove, baseball pants, and cleats.

League divisions are based on the child’s age. Playing up is allowed only when the player is within one year of the age division. Participant’s age is determined by September 2020.

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Registration is tentatively scheduled for August with practices beginning in late August and early September. Games are tentatively scheduled to take place September through November.

Location: Various parks throughout Goodyear Cost: Ages 5-8, $70 ($85 NR); Ages 9-12, $90 ($110 NR)

YOUTH SPORTS

Fall Volleyball

Fall volleyball registration and program dates are subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. To view the most up-to-date information, visit goodyearaz.gov/rec.

Goodyear’s volleyball league provides team concepts and fundamentals in a recreational atmosphere. This league is designed for new players to the sport, as well as those who have control of their passing and serving and are ready to learn the bump, dig, set, and spike techniques of volleyball.

League divisions are based on the child’s age; 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15 years. Playing up is allowed only when the player is within one year of the age division. Participant’s age is determined by September 2020.

Registration is tentatively scheduled for August with practices beginning in late August and early September.

Games are tentatively scheduled to take place September through November.

Location: Various gyms throughout Goodyear Cost: $90 ($110 NR)

Goodyear Recreation Office How do I create an online account to register?

To create an account, you must provide current contact information including an address to verify residency status.

Visit goodyearaz.gov/register to create your profile.

Can I register over the phone?

All programs require a waiver signature, therefore, registration must be completed online or in-person. Adult Softball is currently the only exception.

Is there a difference between registration cost and program cost?

Yes, some programs that are contracted through the city also require at $10 registration fee in addition to the program cost.

Goodyear Parks and Recreation goodyearparksandrec Stream Team Goodyear

Become a Coach Coaches are an essential part of Goodyear recreational programs. We provide training and materials to assist new youth coaches. The time commitment ranges from 4-5 hours a week for 7-10 weeks.

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ADULT SPORTS GOODYEAR RECREATION — FALL

Adult Softball

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Adult softball registration and program dates are subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. To view the most up-to-date information, visit goodyearaz.gov/rec.

Goodyear’s Adult Softball program offers an excellent recreational opportunity for adults. Emphasis is placed on healthy competition in a recreational atmosphere. Leagues play a double header, 14-game schedule with a season ending single elimination tournament.

Sunday Coed League: October 4-November 22 Wednesday Mens League: October 7-December 2 Thursday Mens League: October 8-December 3 Friday Coed League: October 9-December 4 Returning Team Registration: September 7-13 Open Registration: September 14-October 2 or until full Location: Goodyear Community Park Softball Fields, 3151 N. Litchfield Rd. Cost: $475 ($575 NR)

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Adult League Free Agent List Don’t have a team and would like to play? This referral system allows individuals to register as a free agent. Each season the list will be distributed to the team managers and throughout the season upon request. Please note that this is only a referral service and does not guarantee individual placement on a team.

Registration can be completed over the phone at (623) 882-7525, online at goodyearaz.gov/ register or in-person at the Goodyear Recreation Office, 3075 N. Litchfield Rd.

AQUATICS

Aquatics GlideFit Cardio Wave Combining the immense benefits of aquatics-based stability training with an emphasis on building functional strength. This class was developed to give class participants the most beneficial one hour workout in the floating fitness world.

Visit goodyearaz.gov/aquatics for session dates and times.

Class Fee: $3 ($4 NR) Open Swim Fall Season, August 8-September 7 Saturday-Sunday: 1-6 p.m.

Daily Facility Admission: $1.50 per person (Children under 3 free) Southwest Valley YMCA Group and Private Lessons are available all summer!

Private Lessons: 4 lessons for $150; 8 lessons for $275 Group Lessons: 4 lessons for $40 ($75 Non-Member); 8 lessons for $80 ($150 NonMember)

Aquatics programs registration and program dates are subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. To view the most up-to-date information, visit goodyearaz.gov/rec.

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Membership: all city of Goodyear residents receive 10% off their facility memberships all year long. Proof of residency required.

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Preschool Program registration and program dates are subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. To view the most up-to-date information, visit goodyearaz.gov/rec.

Bright Beginnings Preschool Program (3-5 yrs) Meet new friends for a morning of fun activities! This program is designed for children along with their caregiver. Each week has a new theme to explore through songs, books, games, crafts, and free play. Please bring a toy or two to share at free play time.

Interested in registering for any of the programs you see on this page? View session dates, times, and register online at goodyearaz.gov/register.

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Preschool Programs

Kindergarten Readiness Program (4-6 yrs) Participants will be involved in activities including letter and number recognition, shapes, colors, seasons, and other preschool principles. Excercise, arts and crafts, story time, safety, games, and songs will be part of the curriculum. Children must be potty trained.

Toddler & Me (18 mos-3 yrs) This 30-minute creative movement class allows parents and caregivers to actively participate as they learn songs, stories, and play. The class is guided through movement and music while helping enhance gross motor coordination and listening skills through dancing, songs, props, and dramatic play.

Ballet/Tap (4-5 yrs) Young dancers learn basic class etiquette and skills in a variety of combo classes.

Tumble (6-10 yrs) This class is designed to develop the individual strength, flexibility, and confidence of each child. Dancers will learn floor work integrating tumbling skills with dance movements.

Estrella Gymnastics Intro to Gymnastics & Ninja Warrior (5-11 yrs) Students have the chance to experience both the grace of gymnastics and strength of ninja warrior and will practice tumbling on the gymnastics equipment, warped walls, and obstacles.

Interested in a program?

View session dates, times, cost, and registration information at goodyearaz.gov/rec.

Ballet/Tap Combo (3-5 yrs) This is the perfect class for your child to begin their tap and ballet education. The emphasis on creative movement, music, and basic ballet and tap techniques. This is a fun filled class full of music, props, and meeting new friends.

Cheer Hip Hop (7+ yrs) In this high energy class students will learn cheer basics such as arms, jumps, and kicks. Students will also learn hip hop dance styles and tricks. Students can wear any type of comfortable clothing that they can move easily in. Dancers can wear any type of dance shoes, tennis shoes, or bare feet. Bring a water bottle.

SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES

Bravo Dance Family

We Can Dance & Tumble Two (2-3 yrs) This is the perfect class for your child to begin their tap and ballet education. The emphasis is on creative movement, music, and basic ballet and tap techniques. This is a fun-filled class full of music, props, and meeting new friends.

Stage Door Youth Theatre Intro to Theatre Performance Class (7-16 yrs) Students will find their place on the stage! In this class, participants will put on a full musical in just nine days! All classes will be filled with new theater skills including improvisation, puppets, singing, dancing, and rehearsing. The final show will be presented on the last day of class.

Special Interest registration and program dates are subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. To view the most up-to-date information, visit goodyearaz.gov/rec.

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Performing Arts

Steppin’ Out Performing Arts

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SPECIAL INTEREST CLASSES

Youth Classes Anchor Point Archery (8+ yrs)

Students will be taught the rules of the archery range, including safety at all times. Archers will learn what equipment is being used and how to use it. Students will observe the shooting and arrow retrieval process, followed by practicing to shoot in a safe environment. Students will also enjoy a fun balloon shoot on the last day of class.

Beginners’ Edge Sports Training (1.5+ yrs)

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Play games like Fortnite, Overwatch, Roblox, Minecraft, and more! You might even catch yourself on stream.

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4 Sport Multi-Sport with BEST Sports This four sport-program includes multiple weeks of soccer, baseball/softball, basketball, and track.

Soccer Skills Training with BEST Sports This weekly class will teach kids by offering activities such as dribbling, kicking, throw-ins, goalie skills, scrimmaging, and more!

Bode Tennis Orange Ball (7-9 yrs) Orange Ball expands into every aspect of the game. It begins to cover tennis-specific movement, agility, balance, coordination, speed, strength and advanced tossing/throwing/ catching activities.

Green Ball (9-11 yrs) Green Ball continues to build upon tennis-specific movement.

Control of power, spin, and placement are more heavily emphasized as players begin to grow into their own styles of play.

Cross Lifeline Emergency Training (10-16 yrs)

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Childcare & Babysitting Safety This class focuses on being responsible for a child’s safety and well-being. Participants will learn safety in the home, handwashing, diapering, feeding infants and children, as well as what to do in an emergency. Students will receive a Childcare & Babysitting Safety workbook and certification card vaild for two years. Class is four hours, please bring a sack lunch.

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Goodyear Soccer Club Goodyear Soccer Club works specifically on player development. Our training is very structured and includes fundamental functions needed to develop players. Topics covered include basic game knowledge, individual player positioning, ball control, and basic skills training.

Highland Aikido (6-14 yrs) Special Interest registration and program dates are subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. To view the most up-to-date information, visit goodyearaz.gov/rec.

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Aikido is a defensive martial art where the defender uses the attacker’s own energy to avoid and neutralize the attack. It employs joint locks, take downs, and throws. Emphasis is on humility, mutual respect, and reconciliation.

Interested in a program?

View session dates, times, cost, and registration information at goodyearaz.gov/rec.

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Adult Classes

Bode Tennis (16+ yrs) Cardio Tennis This ultimate fun group fitness cardio class includes cardiovascular workouts, tennis, and games! Includes warm-up, cardio tennis games, and cool-down phase. Class features heart rate monitors and on-court TV-screen to track your performance.

Cross Lifeline Emergency Training (16+ yrs) AED, CPR, and First Aid This class provides certification in automated external defibrillator (AED), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children and infants, and first aid. Topics include legal considerations, personal safety, control of bleeding, what to do for burns, poisonings, severe allergic reactions, seizures, strokes and cardiac arrest.

Certification is awarded for two years upon successful completion of written quiz and hands-on demonstration. This is a great class for everyone, especially those in education, childcare, assisted living, residential group homes, etc.

Interested in a program?

View session dates, times, cost, and registration information at goodyearaz.gov/rec.

Join Goodyear Arts & Culture and Debra Goley of Catitude Arts Gallery for a live paint along experience in the comfort of your home.

Goodyear Arts and Culture Commission Featuring Paint Your Palette, PJs & Art, and Tuesdays Together in Tondo, Debra will guide the class through step-by-step instructions on scenic landscapes, portraits, and more.

Special Interest registration and program dates are subject to change based on the impacts of COVID-19. To view the most up-to-date information, visit goodyearaz.gov/rec.

Classes are free. View session dates, times, and registration information at goodyearaz.gov/register.

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Goodyear Branch Library mcldaz.org/goodyear or call 602-652-3000

Maricopa County Library District NOW Enjoy library programming from the comfort of your own home! MCLD Now offers on-demand, educational, and entertaining programs for all ages.

Programs are refreshed every weekday and cover topics ranging from genealogy to DIY crafts, yoga, and bilingual storytimes. Start watching by visiting the MCLD Now page on your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, or Amazon Fire TV Stick.

Curbside Pickup You can now get holds at the Goodyear Library without ever leaving your car. Simply reserve your items online or over the phone, and when your items become available you can schedule a time to pick them up at the curb. Curbside pickup is available Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m.

Goodyear Public Library • 14455 W. Van Buren Street, Suite C101

Did you know that you can set up a new library card, update your account address, or convert your digital-only library card to a standard adult library account all by simply scheduling an appointment online?

You can also use the Book-A-Librarian link available at mcldaz.org/goodyear to schedule a one-on-one phone call to receive assistance in the areas of homework help, general reference questions, setting up your device to use digital library products, or help with digital library content.

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What’s That in Goodyear?

ALDI

845 N. Estrella Pkwy.

Anticipated opening: Late 2020

TRU by Hilton

1430 N. Bullard Ave. Now Open!

Springhill Suites by Marriott

1370 N. Bullard Ave. Anticipated opening: August 2020 Learn more about the businesses coming to Goodyear and view an interactive development map at developgoodyearaz.com.

CITY OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON SEPT. 7 IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY. THERE WILL BE TRASH, RECYCLING AND BULK PICKUP.

Want more news? Subscribe to updates at goodyearaz.gov/news and join the conversation online by following us on social media.

Catch all of the council meetings streaming live on our Facebook page @goodyearaz and YouTube channel.

Goodyear is a community that cares for each other.

THE #GOODINGOODYEAR IS STRONGER THAN EVER! As Goodyear residents and businesses continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, share your stories of how you and your neighbors are stepping up to show support and encourage each other using #GoodInGoodyear.

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PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS

For the most up-to-date information and additional actions you can take to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, visit

goodyearaz.gov/coronavirus.

WEAR A FACE MASK IN PUBLIC PLACES

CLEAN YOUR HANDS OFTEN

PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

STAY HOME IF YOU’RE SICK

COVER COUGHS AND SNEEZES

CLEAN AND DISINFECT

HAVE YOU SEEN A SPIKE IN YOUR WATER BILL?

You may have a leak.

Request a free, personalized water efficiency report to help diagnose the problem. Interested?

Email savewater@goodyearaz.gov.

For a list of Goodyear restaurants and their current service options, visit goodyearaz.gov/wheretoeat.

Support Local!

Show your favorite Goodyear spots some extra love.