Unless otherwise noted, all meetings at Cowden Center (9202 N. 2nd St.).

Councilman Gates Chat
May 24, 7:30 a.m.

Avista Senior Living Center, 350 E Eva St.

Guest: Corporation Commissioner Bob Stump

Coffee with Kate

May 21, 8 a.m.

Eye Opener, 524 W. Hatcher Rd.

Guest: AZ Secretary of Sate Ken Bennett

Hatcher Road

May 25, 8 a.m.

Sunnyslope Youth & Family Partnership
June 7, 8 a.m.

North 17 Apartments community building, 9601 N. 17th Ave.

Topic: Workforce Development & Job Readiness

Coffee with a Cop

June 20, 8 a.m.

Eye Opener, 524 W. Hatcher Rd.

Community Policing

July 17, 6 p.m.

Kunasek Chat

September 18, 8 a.m.

Eye Opener, 524 W. Hatcher Rd.

Volunteer to Save a Life: Donate Blood

All donors will be entered into a drawing to win 1 of 60 pairs of round trip tickets aboard the Grand Canyon Railway but space is limited! Sign up now to donate at the John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital blood drive in Barb’s Conference Room, Cowden Center, 9202 N 2nd St. There are two dates to choose from: Thursday, May 17, 2012 between 7:30 a.m. and noon or Friday, May 18, 2012 between noon and 4:30 p.m. Choose your own appointment time by logging on to United Blood Services website, click donate and enter JCL as the sponsor code to find our drive or call Christina Plante at 602-870-6060 x1174 for assistance scheduling. Questions about eligibility should be directed to United blood Services: 1-800-288-2199 x5497.

Safety Fair at MetroCenter

There will be a free VIN (Vehicle ID Number) Etch event provided by Police along with safety inspections of baby car seats to insure they are properly installed at a Safety Fair in the MetroCenter parking lot near the Transit Center on Saturday, May 19th from 1-5 pm.  Drive your car over and the Police will etch your VIN on all the glass in your car, which is a great theft deterrent. The etching is very small and carefully done, but it discourages auto thieves who usually don’t want to go to the expense of replacing all the auto glass in the vehicle to keep it from being identified.  There will also be child fingerprinting available, as well as recruiters from the armed services with some special demonstrations. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all these services for free!

Getting SMARTer, Changes to Neighborhood Circulator
Councilman Gates has coordinated a meeting to discuss the SMART route and frequency and to brainstorm suggestions to boost ridership.  Anyone who rides the Circulator or is committed to its success should attend: Monday, May 21, 4:30 p.m. at the John C. Lincoln Cowden Center, 9202 N. 2nd Street. 

Small Business Classes at Discounted Rate

Representatives from SCORE, a non-profit that helps small businesses grow, will be offer monthly classes at a discounted rate through a partnership with North Mountain Business Corridor Alliance. Just click on the NMBCA button when you register and you will receive the discounted price ($20). See a full list of classes here.

The classes are open for everyone but registration is required. All classes will be held in the NMBCA meeting room at 1951 W. North Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Direct questions or comments to Marcia.

Bulk Trash Has Time and Place

The City of Phoenix picks up bulk trash (materials that must NOT be placed in the garbage or recycling container such as furniture, large appliances and large amounts of vegetation) quarterly. It is a violation of City ordinance to place bulk trash out more than one week before the published collection start date. Sunnyslope falls into two areas:  area 9 includes homes east of 7th Ave. and area 10 covers residents west of 7th Ave.

Collection in area  9 is underway. It will conclude and collection in area 10 will begin May 7.

To report premature placement  or for more information, contact Public Works Customer Service at 602-262-7251.

For more information about where to place bulk trash, a map and 2012 schedule for collection areas, click here.

Health Needs Assessment Findings Available

A comprehensive assessment of the health-related needs and assets of the Desert Mission service area in north central Phoenix. Click here to learn more and download the full report.

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