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2024 AHEAD
January
Start the year by being neighborly.
| 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. |
| 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, 2024
(but you can thank them any time)
https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/
Begins Saturday January 13, 2024
Begins the week of January 22, 2024
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
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72nd Annual Laveen BBQ Festival
Cesar Chavez Park
7858 S 35th Avenue
Click photo below for link
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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 inorder 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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National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2024
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BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH
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READING MONTH
"This is a great time to discover your Phoenix Public Library
EVENTS: Something for all ages
April
Begins Saturday April 13, 2024
Begins the week of April 22, 2024
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Locations available all year long are:
CVS Store
- 7550 South 19th AvenueWalMart Pharmacy
- 6150 South 35th Avenue****
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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.
Doing so preserves lives and relationships.
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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
#LookBeforeYouLock
July
"Do your part to help curb this dangerous practice. Our law enforcement partners depend and encourage the community to report gunshots on the Fourth of July and anytime during the year."
If you hear gunshots please call your local non-emergency line
If you see someone shooting a gun into the air call 911
Begins Saturday July 13, 2024
Begins the week of July 22, 2024
August
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:
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4th Week of September - Halloween
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October
Begins Saturday
October 12, 2024
Begins the week of
October 21, 2024
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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
Our office will not be hosting a kickoff event this year. Instead, we will be promoting community events that are taking place across the state to serve potential victims better and their families by connecting them to local and available resources within their communities; this can be found by downloading the 2023 Lighting Arizona Purple Toolkit available here.
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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.encuentraayudaphx.org
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**The rate increases that are mentioned in this page were approved by the Phoenix City Council on June 28, and went into effect on October 1, 2023. These rate increases were necessary to meet inflationary pressures affecting our water and wastewater utility and utilities across the nation. Phoenix will still have some of the most affordable water services compared to other large cities. There was also a request to increase the Stormwater Excise Tax to fund the City's compliance with new requirements for preventing pollution from entering waterways, and this too was approved by the Phoenix City Council. Watch the June 28, 2023 Council meeting where the rate increases were approved.
View the approved rate schedules for October 2023, March 2024, and March 2025.
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November
What about a Communities Wide Yard Sale?
Saturday
November ?? , 2024
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20th Annual
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
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8th Annual
Healthy Fall Festival & Turkey Giveaway
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A great counter balance to that Turkey and trimmings
18th Annual
https://www.runguides.com/event/10561/laveen-turkey-trot
&
Kids Dairy Dash
Thursday
November 28, 2024
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Annual
SOUTH MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL THANKSGIVING PARADE
Saturday
(tentative date)
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December
37th Annual
2024 APS Electric Light Parade
Electric Light Parade - Phoenix
December 7, 2024
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Weston Park Block Watch Volunteer ** Ideas ** Concerns Email: Rita@WPGSBlockWatch.net
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