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COVID-19 Free Testing & Vaccine
COVID-19 Testing & Vaccinations
As many of us begin the trek back to the workplace, some companies may require employees to get tested or vaccinated for COVID-19 before coming back.
Testing and vaccinations are offered by the city at no out-of-pocket cost. Please check out the Phoenix COVID testing and vaccination page for a list of events scheduled.
News From the City of Phoenix
Grant funds available for Phoenix Schools with after-school programs
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is seeking Phoenix schools interested in providing free and/or affordable after-school programs for Phoenix youth. Phoenix schools are eligible to apply for grants to offer programs during critical after school hours. Schools are also eligible to apply to have the Parks and Recreation Department provide its own Phoenix Afterschool Center (PAC) on their campus.
Upcoming application deadlines are Jan. 1, 2022 and March 1, 2022.
More details can be found at Parks and Recreation American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (phoenix.gov)
Detect and Avoid Consumer and Medicare Fraud
Don’t get hammered by Scrooge Scammers during this holiday season!  Phoenix Public Library is hosting a workshop on how to detect common consumer scams and healthcare fraud. Representatives from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) will provide important tips to protect you from the TOP SCAMS involving online shopping, prizes, loans, COVID relief, charities, discount Medicare plan and card offers, medical equipment coverage, skilled nursing facilities, and more.
This program will be presented online using Webex.Go to phoenixpubliclibrary.org/calendar to register for the program.
Phoenix Road Safety Action Plan
 The city of Phoenix is investing in a comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) that will further the city's current safety efforts and provide a framework and key strategies for safety enhancements citywide. The development of the plan is spearheaded by the city’s Street Transportation Department. Click here to view the plan and to register for the virtual community meeting on Nov. 16.
Solid Waste Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program
Did you know the city of Phoenix has a Solid Waste Equipment Operator (SWEO) Apprenticeship Program?
The program is the first of its kind in the nation, offering an opportunity to anyone interested in starting a career with the city of Phoenix. Solid waste or commercial driving experience is not required because selected candidates receive on-the-job training and instruction needed to secure a Class A Commercial Driver’s License and perform duties.
Phoenix Public Works is hosting four upcoming information sessions. Learn more at: phoenix.gov/publicworks/SWEOapprenticeship
Movie in the Park
 Councilwoman O'Brien's office donated A/V equipment and a movie projector to the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department for families and friends to enjoy a movie in the park!
Enjoy our great Phoenix fall weather while watching Frozen II! And if you dress up as one of the Frozen II characters, you will be entered into a raffle drawing.
See you at Goelet Beuf Community Center 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. There will be free snacks for all!
Adelante Healthcare Grand Opening - Video
On Nov. 2, Adelante Healthcare celebrated the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art facility in the Metrocenter District with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Phoenix District 1 Councilwoman Ann O’Brien, along with Adelante Healthcare CEO Pedro Cons and Adelante Board Chair Sentari Minor, addressed the guests and members of the community during the celebration.
PHX TV was there to capture the ribbon-cutting event.
Your Street View from the Phoenix Street Transportation Department
Traffic Signal Updates
Street Transportation installed, upgraded or repaired the following traffic signal:
- 35th Ave. and Cholla St. – This signal was rebuilt to include flashing yellow arrows and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant audible pedestrian push buttons. ADA ramps were also installed at all four corners of the intersection.
Street Right-of-Way Landscape Maintenance
Crews maintained the landscaped areas within the street right-of-way on Norterra Parkway and Jomax Road. This work typically includes weed and trash removal and landscape pruning. For more information about the street right-of-way landscape maintenance program, visit phoenix.gov/streets/ROWlandscape.
For a list of other completed streets-related project in District 1, visit the District 1 website.
Update: Paving schedule for Pinnacle Peak Road between 45th and 35th avenues
Due to supply/labor shortages, this project has been delayed with a new anticipated start of February 2022 (originally planned to start in fall 2021). The Streets Department has provided the contractor with early purchasing authority to reduce the anticipated delays, but the current market and supplier logistics are, unfortunately, out of our direct control. Staff will be meeting with the contractor within the next week or so to discuss a new proposed schedule soon. The project webpage will be updated: phoenix.gov/streets/pinnaclepeak-45thto35thAvenues
Seeking partnerships
 Are you a business that encourages your employees to get involved and volunteer with their community?
Volunteer PHX would like to discuss with you about potential collaboration and introduce you to all the volunteer opportunities and possibilities.
Please contact Yvonne Pastor at: volunteer@phoenix.gov
News From Deer Valley Unified School District
COVID-19 Testing Locations
AzM2 Perfect Scores Across DVUSD
The AzM2 statewide testing results for Deer Valley show that 80% of DVUSD schools had at least one student with the highest possible scale score -- essentially a perfect score -- on either the English Language Arts or Math test. That’s 411 students with perfect assessments across the District!
In addition, Deer Valley has 18 students who had perfect scores on BOTH assessments… English Language Arts and Math. See below for the names of these #Extraordinary students listed with the school they attended and their grade last school year when they took the AzM2 tests.
Way to go, DVUSD!
News From Washington Elementary School District
WESD Hiring Teachers for 2022-2023 School Year
Join us from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 at the WESD Administrative Center (4650 West Sweetwater, Glendale, AZ 85304) for our teacher interview fair! Can’t make December 2? Join us December 6-10 for virtual interviews!
The WESD will be offering contracts for the 2022-2023 school year to currently certified teachers, student teachers and college graduates with bachelor’s degree in any area who are interested in becoming teachers. If you have a bachelor’s degree in an area outside of education, the WESD will provide free, paid teacher training!
For more information or to preschedule your interview call 602-347-2622 or email Teachers@wesdschools.org
News From Glendale Union High School District
Save the Date for Future Freshman Night
 Save the date for Glendale Union High School District's (GUHSD) upcoming, signature event, Future Freshman Night, on Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 p.m. During this event, eighth-grade students and their families will discover why GUHSD is the top-performing high school district in the Metro-Phoenix area. Join us to learn about our nationally recognized academics, championship athletics, fine and performing arts courses, resources for college and career opportunities, plus much more! A virtual option will be available. Please visit www.guhsdaz.org for more information about your local school’s Future Freshman Night.
To learn more about GUHSD, visit @GUHSDAZ on Facebook.
Greenway High School Cross Country Team Headed to State Championships
Athletic excellence continues at Greenway High School as the boys and girls Varsity Cross Country Teams head for State Championships. Both Cross Country teams placed 5th at sectionals over the weekend qualifying them for State Championships. State Championships will be held at Cave Creek Golf Course on Saturday, November 13.
To learn more about Greenway High School, visit @GreenwayHighSchoolAZ on Facebook.
Interested in serving on Phoenix's Boards and Commissions?
 District 1 is seeking community leaders interested in serving as the District's representative for various boards and commissions, such as the Village Planning Committee.
To start the application process, please visit the Boards and Commissions webpage.
Upcoming City Council Meetings
- Next Policy Meeting: December 7
- Next Formal Council Meeting: November 17
Additionally, Councilwoman O'Brien has been appointed chairperson of the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee, and is also a member of the Transportation, Infrastructure and Innovation Subcommittee and the Economic Development and Equity Subcommittee. Visit the Council Subcommittee webpage for the schedule of public meetings.
Learn more about Councilwoman O'Brien, her priorities and focus for District 1 on the district's webpage.
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Today, I had the honor of joining my fellow Council members Jim Waring, Yassamin Ansari and Mayor Gallego, and Congressman Stanton, along with State senators and representatives, as we cut the ribbon on a new transitional housing facility specifically for our men and women who served our country. The City purchased the old Holiday Inn within our district off 28th Dr and Cactus and is leasing the property out to an organization called U.S. Vets. This organization provides shelter and services to our veterans who are, unfortunately, experiencing homelessness. I'm honored to represent this facility and am so grateful to former District 1 Councilwoman Williams for doing all the hard work in getting it here during her tenure. It really is a blessing to know that now, our veterans will have a warm and comfortable place to sleep at night. I cannot express enough how important it is that we continue to take care of our veterans as they have taken care of our freedoms. God bless them!
Directly after our subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, I took a tour of the 911 dispatch center in South Phoenix. The 24/7 work this center puts in is vital to the ongoing safety of our City. It's not an easy job, as I learned. These folks go through months of training before they're ever put at a station to work as a 911 operator. They continuously monitor not just one screen, but six different screens at all times while answering calls. The work they do is beyond amazing! In the same building is where our Phoenix Police also stores property collected by officers and detectives from crimes committed and cases still working their way through the courts. With over 1.6 million items, the building is bursting at the seams! Items are returned to their owners once the cases are finished. It was fascinating to hear about their coding and logging system and how they keep track of everything!
Last night, Deer Valley Community Center held the first movie in the park for the City of Phoenix. Over the summer, my office donated the items necessary to put on these events for our community. We donated the projector, screen and two speakers for use all over the City of Phoenix for families to enjoy some quality time and Phoenix's fall weather. I had the honor of welcoming everyone to this year's first Movie in the Park event, which featured the Michael Jordan's Space Jam movie. I can't wait to have more of these movie night events! The next one is going to be at Beuf Community Center on Wednesday, November 24th!