Art Installation Brings Poetry and Recycling Message to Melrose District

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Art Installation Brings Poetry and Recycling Message to Melrose District

<div class="ExternalClass6ACF97615E344023ABA18E0FE16B2D14"><html> Public Invited to Celebrate National Poetry Month with Family-Friendly Activities The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Public Works Department, presents a special National Poetry Month celebration Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Melrose District at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Glenrosa Avenue. This event debuts a brand new public art installation of poetry and images about sustainability in support of Reimagine Phoenix efforts to recycle 40 percent of household waste by 2020. The poetry was created by six Arizona poets and the artwork was created by six designers with Canary Studios. District 4 Councilwoman Laura Pastor will lead off the poetry celebration at 10:15 a.m. The program will include poetry readings and activities for all ages. Along with the six poets whose work is displayed on each panel, other featured poets include Phoenix Poet Laureate, Rosemarie Dombrowski and Navajo Nation Poet Laureate Laura Tohe. Throughout the event, community members can learn how to make handmade books, collage a DIY zine, create quirky and fun magnetic poetry and enjoy other poetry games. "This public art project is another example of the creative ways Phoenix uses art to engage children and families and build our neighborhoods," said Councilwoman Pastor. "I hope that everyone will take the opportunity to learn about sustainability and celebrate National Poetry Month with us." The Melrose Curve Public Art project was developed by the Office of Arts and Culture in partnership with the Seventh Avenue Merchants Association, the Phoenix Public Works and Neighborhood Services Departments. The project has featured over 35 Arizona artists, and 20 poets since it was initiated in 2004. The current artwork incorporates poems by Jenai Longstaff, Devin Pope, Nadine Lockhart, Paul Morris, Joel Salcido and Jake Friedman. The poets were selected from a pool of over 65 submissions. Each poem was inspired by ideas for a more sustainable environment through recycling, gardening, composting, and reusing the waste that goes to city landfills. Graphic designers (Amanda Harper, Elisabeth Populo, Nicole Norgren, Daniel Sagadraca, Ryan Fickenscher and Dylan Millsap) with Canary Studios designed the large scale poetry panels to provide an eye-catching neighborhood feature and a fully-accessible public street gallery. About Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, established by the Phoenix City Council in 1985, works to foster a sense of cultural identity, celebrate diversity and ensure an outstanding quality of community life. The Public Art Program was established in 1986 to improve the design of the city's buildings, spaces and infrastructure. The Office is advised by a 22-member Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission. For more information on the Office of Arts and Culture, visit phoenix.gov/arts or call 602-262-4637. Follow the Office on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/phxofficeofartsandculture" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/phxofficeofartsandculture</a> and Twitter @phxarts_culture. </html></div>

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City Mourns Loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, Shot in the Line of Duty	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3207	Police	9/7/2024 12:00:00 AM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3207/Newsroom_OfficerZaneCoolidge (1).png	City Mourns Loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, Shot in the Line of Duty	<div class="ExternalClass60FC896EB4684CEB89F7E0C4E5CEDDDB"><html> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">With deep sadness and a heavy heart, Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan announced the passing of Officer Zane Coolidge, shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a call.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Officer Coolidge’s family is dealing with unimaginable grief. We will do everything we can to help them through their darkest hours, and we pledge that they will always be a part of the Phoenix Police Family. I ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers,” Chief Sullivan said when sharing with the community the news of Officer Coolidge’s death.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Coolidge was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, and a dedicated and beloved member of the Phoenix Police Department.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“I am devastated by the tragic loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, who lost his life while keeping the rest of us safe from harm,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “I know that our entire community is mourning this loss, and on behalf of the City, I extend my deepest condolences to Officer Coolidge’s family and friends, and his brothers and sisters in the Phoenix Police Department.  We will forever honor and remember his bravery and selfless service to our community.”</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">On Tuesday evening, Officer Coolidge was with Officer Matthew Haney when they responded to a call of a man trying to break into a vehicle near 16th Street and McDowell. When they approached the man, he ran off, firing at the officers, hitting them both. The officers were rushed to the hospital, while others responded and took the suspect into custody.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Haney was released from the hospital the next day, protected from more serious injury by his ballistic vest.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Officer Coolidge has been surrounded by loved ones and blanketed in the prayers of this community since Tuesday night’s shooting,” said Chief Sullivan. “The injuries he sustained after the cowardly acts of another were too much for him to overcome. His legacy will forever be a part of the Phoenix Police Department.”</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Coolidge served five years with the Phoenix Police Department. He represents the best of the Department, working as a certified Field Training Officer in the Mountain View Precinct, training those who have just graduated the academy.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“This is a sad day for the City of Phoenix as we mourn the loss of one of our own,” said City Manager Jeff Barton. “Our hearts go out to the family of Officer Coolidge. Our City grieves with you. Your husband, brother, son and father died a hero, unselfishly sacrificing his life to fulfill his duty to protect and serve.”</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Details on services to honor Officer Coolidge will be released at a future date.</span> </p> </div> </html></div>	https://phoenix.gov/police	News
South Mountain Environmental Education Center Name Changes to ‘Visitor Center’	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/3206	Parks and Recreation	9/5/2024 8:30:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3206/SMEEC-for-Newsroom.jpg	South Mountain Environmental Education Center Name Changes to ‘Visitor Center’	<div class="ExternalClass3AEA6F5B8C7E45F7AB2120C1604FA4A6"><html> <p></p> <span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span> <p>The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department has announced a change in the name of the South Mountain Environmental Education Center. The center will now be known as the South Mountain Visitor Center. This change is part of a larger effort to enhance the visitor experience at one of Phoenix's most beloved outdoor destinations. </p> <p>The name changed was approved Thursday evening during Thursday's Parks and Recreation Board meeting. </p> <p>"The decision to change the name of the center was made to better reflect its purpose as a hub for visitors to South Mountain Park and Preserve," Parks Board Chair Kelly Dalton said. “We want to make it clear that this center serves as a welcoming space for all who come to enjoy this beautiful park." </p> <p>In addition to the name change, the South Mountain Visitor Center is currently undergoing renovations. These renovations will include upgraded exhibits that tell the story of South Mountain Park and Preserve. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the history of this unique desert environment. </p> <p>"We are excited about these changes and believe they will greatly enhance the visitor experience at South Mountain Park and Preserve," said Parks and Recreation Director Cynthia Aguilar. “Our goal is to create an engaging and informative space where visitors can learn about this incredible natural resource while also enjoying all that it has to offer." </p> <p>In anticipation of the reopening celebration to mark 100 years of City stewardship, the South Mountain Visitor Center will reopen on November 8, 2024. <br></p> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/parks	News
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