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City Pools and Swim Lesson Information for Summer 2023https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/2716Parks and Recreation4/10/2023 7:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2716/Pool-Information-for-Newsroom.jpgCity Pools and Swim Lesson Information for Summer 2023<div class="ExternalClass31FEAEF0A0A14F1A8B42B22621A706E5"><html> <p>​Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department staff looks forward to seeing community members at a City pool during summer 2023 and would like them to be aware of important details about pool operations and dates for swim lesson registration. <br></p> <p>The department will open 12 pools all season long and an additional six pools, three in June and three in July, for a total of 18 pools this summer. </p> <p>Pools open for the entire season: <strong>Coronado, Cortez, Deer Valley, El Prado, Encanto, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Pecos, Roosevelt, Starlight, Sunnyslope, Washington pools.</strong> These pools will be open May 27-29, June 3-July 30 (closed Fridays). </p> <p>Pools open selectively in June (and Memorial Day Weekend) include <strong>Cielito, Harmon and Perry pools</strong>. These three pools will be open May 27-29, June 3-29 (closed Fridays). </p> <p>Pools open selectively in July include <strong>Falcon, Pierce and University pools.</strong> These three pools will be open July 3-30 (closed Fridays). </p> <p> <strong>Select pools open for extended season include Cortez, Encanto, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Pecos, Roosevelt, Sunnyslope, Pierce pools. These eight pools will be open </strong>weekends through Labor Day. Open dates are August 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 and September 2-4.</p> <p>Youth ages 17 and younger will receive FREE admission to swim at select Kool Kids pools. Adults can swim for $3 and seniors for $1 (age 60 and older). Kool Kids pools are as follows: Cielito, Coronado, Deer Valley, Encanto, El Prado, Falcon, Harmon, Maryvale, Perry, Pierce, Roosevelt, Starlight, Sunnyslope, University, Washington. </p> <p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong>Swim Lessons for Youth and Adults</strong> </span> </p> <p>Swim lessons at city pools will be available to adults and youth ages six months and older. Registration for ALL FOUR SESSIONS OPENS on May 4, at 12 p.m. Swim lesson dates are staggered throughout the summer, as listed below:</p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>Session A: <strong>June 5 - 15</strong></li> <li>Session B: <strong>June 20 - 29</strong></li> <li>Session C: <strong>July 3 - 13</strong></li> <li>Session D: <strong>July 17 - 27</strong></li> </ul> <p>Due to the limited space available in each session and class, a registration waitlist will be maintained. The complete swim lesson schedule for 2023 and instructions about how to register is available on the <a href="/parks/pools/programs" target="_blank">Aquatics Programs webpage</a>.</p> <p>Additionally, registration for swim lessons will begin at noon on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Arizona Diamondbacks, a select number of swim lessons will be provided at a discounted rate. <a href="/parks/pools/programs" target="_blank">Register online for swim lessons</a>.</p> <p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong>Kool Kids Pool Locations</strong> </span> </p> <p>The Kool Kids program is the result of a partnership between the Parks and Recreation Department and the Milwaukee Brewers to provide free swim admission for kids 17 and under at pools throughout the City of Phoenix. This year the Milwaukee Brewer's donated $58,493 to the program.</p> <p>Kool Kids pools are as follows: Cielito, Coronado, Deer Valley, Encanto, El Prado, Falcon, Harmon, Maryvale, Perry, Pierce, Roosevelt, Starlight, Sunnyslope, University, Washington<strong>.</strong></p> <p>The Parks and Recreation Department offers the Jr. Lifeguard and Lifeguard Academy programs for kids who may be interested in becoming future lifeguards.  </p> <p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong>Junior Lifeguard Academy</strong> </span> </p> <p>Junior Lifeguard Academy is a Cigna Healthcare-sponsored free program that teaches more than lifeguarding techniques, first aid and CPR/AED training. This five-week program also teaches, leadership, responsibility, and teamwork to youths 13 to 17 years old. At the end of the program, participants will demonstrate what they have learned at the All-City Skills Showcase on Saturday, July 22.</p> <p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong>Water Exercise Classes</strong> </span> <br> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong> </strong> </span>This summer we welcome back water exercise classes, Aqua Fit! Classes will be offered at select locations. Thanks to Cigna Healthcare, participants 50 years and older will receive discounted rates. Find a class time online at phoenix.gov/pools.</p> <p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;"> <strong>Pool Locations</strong> </span> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"> <li>Cielito Pool, 4551 N 35th Ave</li> <li>Coronado Pool, 1717 N 12th Street</li> <li>Cortez Pool, 3434 W Dunlap Ave</li> <li>Deer Valley Pool, 19400 N. 19th Ave</li> <li>El Prado Pool, 6428 S. 19th Ave</li> <li>Encanto Pool, 2125 N. 15th Ave</li> <li>Falcon Pool, 3420 W Roosevelt St</li> <li>Harmon Pool, 1425 S. 5th Ave</li> <li>Maryvale Pool, 4444 N. 51st Ave</li> <li>Paradise Valley Pool, 17648 N. 40th Street</li> <li>Pecos Pool, 17010 S. 48th Street</li> <li>Perry Pool, 3131 E. Windsor Ave.</li> <li>Pierce Pool, 2150 N 46th St</li> <li>Roosevelt Pool, 6246 S. 7th Street</li> <li>Starlight Pool, 7810 W. Osborn Road</li> <li>Sunnyslope Pool, 301 Dunlap Road</li> <li>University Pool, 1102 W Van Buren St</li> <li>Washington Pool, 6655 N 23<sup>rd</sup> Ave.</li> </ul> <p>Find more information about specific pool and office hours, call 602-534-6587 or email aquatics.pks@phoenix.gov.<br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/parksNewsparks-and-recreationKids at Public PoolParks & RecAdam Waltz602-781-1334602-534-6648adam.waltz@phoenix.govPhoenixParksThe department will open 12 pools all season long and an additional six pools, three in June and three in July, for a total of 18 pools this summer.

 

 

City of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Noticehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/city-manager/2867City Manager9/22/2023 6:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2867/Newsroom_CityHall.jpgCity of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Notice<div class="ExternalClass141B4C0824B54109836B6CDAA883A02E"><html> <p>​City of Phoenix offices will be closed Monday, October 9 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday. Here's how City services are affected:  </p> <p> <strong>Solid Waste Collection:</strong> Curbside trash and recycling schedules remain unchanged on Monday, October 9, with no schedule changes on the days following the holiday, either. Collection will happen as regularly scheduled, even on Indigenous Peoples' Day itself.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Transfer Stations:</strong> Both the 27th Ave. and North Gateway transfer stations will be closed on Monday, October 9.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Public Works Customer Contact Center:</strong> The Contact Center will be closed on Monday, October 9. It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10. Residents can call 602-262-6251.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Library:</strong> 16 of Phoenix Public Library's 17 locations will be closed Monday, October 9, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday; <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/smcl" target="_blank">South Mountain Community Library</a> will remain open. All Phoenix Public Library book drops and digital/eResources are available 24/7. Visit <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">phoenixpubliclibrary.org</a> for more details.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Parking Meters</strong>: All parking meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays.   </p> <p> <strong>Parks and Recreation Facilities:</strong> City of Phoenix Community centers will be closed on Monday, October 9 for the holiday. Parks and trails will be open for regular hours, but please review “<a href="/parks/trails" target="_blank">Take a Hike. Do it Right</a>." safety guidelines before visiting a trail.    </p> <p> <strong>S'edav Va'aki Museum</strong> will be closed on Monday, October 9. </p> <p> <strong>Public Transit:</strong> Both bus and light rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday, Oct. 9. Check <a href="https://valleymetro.org/" target="_blank">ValleyMetro.org</a> for schedules.</p> <p> <strong>Dial-a-Ride service</strong> will be available, by reservation, between 4:40 a.m. to 11 p.m. To learn more about the Dial-a-Ride service, visit <a href="/dial-a-ride" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/dial-a-ride</a>.   </p> <p> <strong>Sky Harbor International Airport:</strong> America's Friendliest Airport® continues to see record numbers of passengers. The Airport will be busy throughout October as schools enjoy Fall breaks, so travelers should give themselves extra time. If flying domestically, arrive at least two hours early. If flying internationally, arrive three hours early. With heavy crowds overlapping, make sure to leave extra time for parking. <a href="https://www.skyharbor.com/parking/" target="_blank">Our Sky Harbor Parking program</a> makes it easy to reserve parking up to six months in advance. Enjoy convenient parking options in the terminal garages or an economy parking lot at the 24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station, which is an easy option for travelers who live west or north of the Airport.<br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/citymanagerNews
Critical Incident Briefing – September 9, 2023 -85th Ave and Indian School Rdhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/2869Police9/22/2023 10:00:00 PMhttps://youtu.be/7x9hbo-yaxY?feature=sharedCritical Incident Briefing – September 9, 2023 -85th Ave and Indian School Rd<div class="ExternalClassFD7085C3708E486C90B25763FCBD21E7"><html> <p>​<strong style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">WARNING: The attached video may contain strong language as well as graphic images which may be disturbing to some people. Viewer discretion is advised.</strong></p> <p>The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) video that includes audio, visuals and information related to an officer-involved shooting (OIS) which occurred on September 9, 2023.  </p> <p>This incident began when officers responded to an emergency call of an aggravated assault in the neighborhood of 85th Avenue and Indian School Road.</p> <p>During the initial investigation, it was learned the victim was robbed of his car at gun point. </p> <p>Patrol officers worked with the victim and using the vehicle's GPS they tracked the car into the city of Glendale. The Phoenix Police Air Unit spotted the car as a man parked it and went inside a house near 8700 West Glendale Avenue.</p> <p>Officers contained the house and began negotiations. </p> <p>About 24 Minutes into the negotiations, the man came out of the house and walked to the end of the driveway. </p> <p>Officers continued to give the man commands at which time he pulled a handgun from his waistline and pointed it towards officers. It was at this time; three officers fired their duty guns and struck him.</p> <p>After the shooting, officers attempted to clear the property; however, they noticed a strong odor of gas coming from the inside of the house. Out of concerns for their safety, officers evacuated the immediate area.</p> <p>A team of officers with appropriate protective equipment assembled and completed clearing the house; noting a green propane canister had been left on. </p> <p>After the scene was safe, Glendale Fire Department responded and pronounced the man deceased.</p> <p>The gun displayed by the man was found on the ground next to him. It was determined to be a pellet gun resembling a semi-automatic handgun.</p> <p>All three officers involved in this incident are assigned to the Maryvale Estrella Mountain Precinct and have about six, seven, and eight years of service with the department respectively.</p> <p>Conclusions about whether the actions of the officers are consistent with department policy and the law will not be made until all facts are known and the investigation is complete. An internal investigation by the Professional Standard Bureau is currently underway, in addition to a criminal investigation. Once the criminal investigation is complete it will then be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. </p> <p>Public records law required redaction of certain personal identifying information before video is released publicly. This is why you may see some parts of Body Worn Camera (BWC) blurred or covered with a black box. Redacted video is released to local media in conjunction with the release of this Critical Incident Briefing for independent review and publication. Complete, unedited versions of the BWC are released to attorneys and the courts as evidence in a criminal case.<br></p> <p> <br> </p> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/policeVideo
Phoenix Celebrates National Drive Electric Weekhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/environmental-programs/2868Environment & Sustainability9/22/2023 7:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2868/Rivian.jpgPhoenix Celebrates National Drive Electric Week<div class="ExternalClass94434081D680420AB6F3153F2F69101F"><html> <p>​<span style="text-align:justify;background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">National Driv</span><span style="text-align:justify;background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">e Electric Week is from Sept. 22 through Oct. 1 and the City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability is celebrating in major ways. One celebration ​by hosting a series of events for current and potential electric vehicle owners.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;">There will be opportunities to test drive an electric vehicle, learn about what you need to know before purchasing an electric vehicle and to learn about incentives and rebates available to current owners.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>EV 101 Electrify Your Ride | Sept. 26 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3rY0OfH" target="_blank"><strong>Register</strong></a></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Are you considering purchasing an electric vehicle? The EV 101 Electrify Your Ride webinar is perfect for you! Learn what you need to know and ask questions before electrifying your ride. </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>EV 102 For New EV Owners | Sept. 28 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3YnepZK" target="_blank"><strong>Register</strong></a></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Current electric vehicle owners will not want to miss an opportunity to attend the EV 102 For New EV Owners webinar. Learn about the incentives and rebates that are available to electric vehicle owners. </p><p><strong>EV Ride and Drive | Sept. 30 | 8 a.m.-noon | NPHX Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave.| </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3DMLTHE" target="_blank"><strong>Register</strong></a></p><p style="text-align:justify;">More than 20 electric vehicles will be available to test drive during the EV Ride and Drive event including various Tesla and Rivian models, the Chevrolet Bolt, the Kia EV6, the BMW iX, and much more. Waymo, SRP and Blink will be in attendance to provide information and answer questions about charging electric vehicles and driverless cars. Phoenix Public Library will also be in attendance signing people up for free library cards. Sixteen of the library locations now have charging stations available for electric vehicle owners.<br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">For more information about the National Drive Electric Week events, email <a href="mailto:electricvehicles@phoenix.gov" target="_blank">electricvehicles@phoenix.gov</a>. <br><br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/oepNews

 

 

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