A Non-Profit
 
 
 

2022 AHEAD

 

January

This is a new year and a new start to a better community. 

We can start the year by being neighborly and being smart.

Phoenix City Code 8-14 – Dogs at Large
Requires dogs on a leash at all times when not confined to owner’s property.
Owner of licensed dog in violation—fine up to $250.00
Owner of unlicensed dog in violation—Class 1 misdemeanor– fine up to $1,000 & 6 months in jail.
 
 

 

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Phoenix City Code 27-12  - Animal Waste
Requires owner pick up animal waste and dispose of in trash.
Court appearance  —  at Judge’s discretion, fine up to 6 months in jail
 
 

 

 

Loud Party Ordinance G-4630, section 2-45.1  was amended to increase neighborhood safety and reduce threats to the
public peace, health, safety and general welfare. The ordinance addresses parties, social gatherings or events which result
in disturbing the peace, quiet and enjoyment of our community...  There are no “allowable” times during the day or
night. If the party, gathering, or event is considered a threat to the peace, health, safety and general welfare of
the public, anytime during the night or day, the responsible party will be assessed a fee of up to $1,000.00.
 

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY

is

January 9, 2022

(but you can thank them any time)

 

 

https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/

 

                                                              

 

EMERGENCIES - 911

                             
NON-EMERGENCIES   CALL CRIME STOP at 602-262-6151

  

February

NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY

 

National Wear Red Day is observed annually on the first Friday in February.

 

Heart disease and stroke kill one in three women. These diseases are 80% preventable according to Go Red for Women’s official website.

 

Go to www.goredforwomen.org for more information.

 

Wear red to show your support.       Red Dress Lapel pins can be found at Amazon, as well as on Ebay

                                              

     

 

 

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70th Annual Laveen BBQ Festival

Cesar Chavez Park

7858 S 35th Avenue

 

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February also continues

Keep Kids Alive Drive 25

campaign

Why?

To reduce motor vehicle deaths and injuries. It's that simple - get all citizens

involved in sending out one or more of the "Keep Kids Alive" safety messages in

order to create safer roadway environments for the benefit of pedestrians and

cyclists of all ages, as well as motorists themselves.

 

 

March

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BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH

https://www.defense.gov/News/Special-Reports/0317_biam

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READING MONTH

"This is a great time to discover your Phoenix Public Library 

EVENTS:  Something for all ages

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Begins Saturday March 5, 2022

 

Begins the week of March 14, 2022

 

April

 

Locations available all year long are:

CVS Store - 7550 South 19th Avenue

WalMart Pharmacy - 6150 South 35th Avenue

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CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH!

 

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National Volunteer Week

 

This month is dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers in our communities as well as encouraging volunteerism throughout the month.

Join a block watch, become a block watch captain for your street, get trained in PNP and patrol your neighborhoods, help out at the schools, volunteer to help clean up your neighborhood, etc.  The list is endless.  If you don’t find an organization that is already doing some of these things, start one yourself.  Without YOU, we won’t make a difference. 

 Everyone is super busy, so please don’t let that be an excuse.  The BAD GUYS are counting on us being too busy to watch out for our neighborhoods!

 We need everyone’s help.  We are all in this together!"

 

May

KEEP KIDS ALIVE - Drive 25

campaign continues

The Month of May is shifting even more focus on our children. 

School will be out soon and we want to get the message out to

KEEP KIDS ALIVE - Drive 25

The mission of KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® is to make streets safer for all who walk, ride, play and drive. 

Doing so preserves lives and relationships.

 

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https://youtu.be/XsBkVvoaGyU

 

 

OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

 

 

During the summer children will again be home during the day. 

Please plan ahead and leave important emergency phone numbers and emergency contact information

posted prominently on your refrigerator where it can be found without delay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June

 

Begins Saturday June 4, 2022

 

Begins the week of June 13, 2022

 

July

 

 

August

 

 

This Event is open to all Maricopa County residents.

Sign up here: 

https://bit.ly/3Ondl1z

 

September

 

 

September is Suicide Prevention Month

 

Be There for Veterans:  Suicide Prevention

September is Arizona Preparedness Month!

 

Don’t be left in the dark about what to do during a power outage. Visit beta.ready.gov/power-outage to learn how you and your family can develop a preparedness plan in advance of power loss.

Also, take a look at the tips below to make facing a power outage more manageable and share them with at least five people you know. Shed light on #NatlPrep!

 ·         Gas stations and ATMs may not work during a power outage.

       Prepare in advance by filling your car’s gas tank and withdrawing cash in advance of an extreme weather event.

·         Use flashlights—not candles—for emergency lighting. Candles may increase the risk of fire.

Most refrigerated medicines can be stored on ice for several hours.

Be sure to identify local sources where dry and block ice can be purchased to help keep medicine—and food—safe during an outage.

 

Preparedness Resources and Information:

 http://ready.gov/power-outage               

http://ready.gov/prepare

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Begins Saturday September 3, 2022

 

Begins the week of September 12, 2022

 

October

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HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES THIS MONTH?

Did you know Smoke Alarms are only good for 10 years? 

If yours came with your house, check. 

When you go to change the batteries look inside the smoke alarm itself. 

The manufacturer's date and add 10 years.

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Help ALL kids have a fun Halloween

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Children and Domestic Violence

How Does Domestic Violence Affect Children?

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 

 

 

please click on image for link

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: IT CAN STOP

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

All Arizonans can join this effort and light their own homes purple.

Lowe's and Home Depot should be selling purple light bulbs to customers at all Arizona store locations.

Please join us by using this bulb to light your home purple

 

   Fight Domestic Violence in October

Beginning Oct. 1 and throughout the month, the city of Phoenix will "Paint Phoenix Purple" in observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Because the city is committed to becoming a national leader in preventing and responding to domestic violence, city departments will help raise awareness about the need to end domestic violence...

"Domestic violence is an issue that affects the lives of so many people - the victims, their families, their friends and their children - and stopping it is a priority for our community," said Mayor Greg Stanton.  "The display of purple is a reminder that Phoenix is committed to doing everything possible to achieve that goal."

"Combatting domestic violence takes total commitment from the entire community," said Councilwoman Laura Pastor, chairwoman of the Parks, Arts, Transparency and Education Subcommittee, which oversees the city's efforts to combat domestic violence.  "The city will continue to strive to be a national leader in domestic violence prevention and I encourage everyone in the city to Paint Phoenix Purple in October to show our commitment."

Together, the community can raise awareness about domestic violence and its impact on families.  Statistics show that one in four women and one in seven men have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime.

The Paint Phoenix Purple campaign is sponsored by the city of Phoenix, O'Connor House and the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence.

 

Visit paintphoenixpurple.org

If you or someone you know is in need of victim services, Call

Family Advocacy Center  (602) 534-2120         or        National Domestic Violence Hotline  1 (800) 799-7233

 

 

Phoenix Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence

Police             

South Mountain Precinct

400 W. Southern Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041
602- 495-5004

National Domestic Violence Hotline           

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

http://www.ndvh.org/

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence      

http://www.ncadv.org/           

Chrysalis Shelter

1010 East McDowell Road, Suite 301

Phoenix, AZ 85006

602-955-9059

Arizona Crime Victims

520-836-1239
Domestic Violence Shelter 24-hour line:        520-836-0858
Children’s Shelter 24-hour line:                      520-421-0767

http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Crime_Victims/

 Salvation Army |Domestic Violence Hotline

1-888-267-0197

 Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence

301 East Bethany Home Road, #C194

Phoenix, AZ

602-279-2900

 Domestic Violence Attorneys

Visit http://www.lawyers.com/Domestic-Violence/Arizona/Phoenix/law-firms.html for a list of lawyers specializing in domestic violence cases.

 

http://www.findhelpphx.org

 

http://www.encuentraayudaphx.org

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November

What about a Communities Wide Yard Sale?

 

Saturday

November ?? , 2022

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19th Annual

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

 

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6th Annual

Healthy Fall Festival & Turkey Giveaway

 

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A great counter balance to that Turkey and trimmings

16th Annual

LAVEEN TURKEY TROT

Registration/Information

&

Kids Dairy Dash

Registration

Thursday

November 24, 2022

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 Annual

SOUTH MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL THANKSGIVING PARADE

Saturday

(tentative date)

 

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December

35th Annual

2022 APS Electric Light Parade

Electric Light Parade - Phoenix

 

    
December 3, 2022

 

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More Winter Fun in Phoenix

 

                                                                    

 

      Weston Park Block Watch

             Volunteer     **     Ideas     **     Concerns

                         Email:  Rita@WPGSBlockWatch.net

 

 

 

          

 

 

                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

   

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

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