March 2015

March 2015
Tolleson
flyer
A publication for Tolleson Residents.
Bulk Trash
March 2nd Bulk Trash Pick Up: for Tolsun Farms,
Villa Rica, Villa Del Verde and residents north and on
the south side of Van Buren & west of 91st Avenue.
Trash must be placed out on the street against the
curb no sooner than 48 hours in advance.
March 6th Bulk Trash Drop Off: for residents from
Tolleson Meadows, drop off is between 6 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the Field Operations Center located at 9601
W. Jefferson Street. Residents must bring a current
water bill and picture ID for proof of residency.
For questions about acceptable trash call the Field
Operations Department at 623-936-7141 or visit
www.tollesonaz.org/bulktrash.
Movie Night ~March 20th
Movie night is back so bring your lawn chair and
blankets, to enjoy a FREE movie under the
stars.
The weather is just right to bring your entire
family to Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St.
at 6:30 p.m. Snacks will be sold by the Tolleson
Teen Council. Movies are open to everyone.
To see what move will be playing visit
www.tollesonaz.org/movies or follow
the City on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
cityoftolleson or on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/cityoftolleson.
Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament
~March 13th
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
place will be awarded as well as
The Boys & Girls Club enables all young people, male and female closest to the pin
especially those who need us most, to reach their and longest drive.
full potential as productive, caring, responsible
There is a cost associated with
citizens. In order to further the opportunities for
golfing. All foursomes must be
the youth in the community, on Friday, March
13, at the Wigwam Resort & Golf Club, the City submitted to the City of Tolleson
by Friday, March 6.
of Tolleson will hold its 28th Annual Boys &
Girls Club Golf Tournament to support the local
For more information and/or to participate in
Boys & Girls Club.
the tournament contact the Tolleson Parks and
Recreation Department at 623-474-4992 or visit
How can people participate or support?
www.tollesonaz.org/golf .
Businesses and/or individuals can support this
Calendar of Events
event by either participating in, sponsoring, making
visit www.tollesonaz.org/events
donations or playing in the golf tournament. Use
March
2 & 6 Bulk Trash Pick Up and Drop Off
the contact information below to obtain
10 City Council Meeting
information regarding sponsorship. Raffle prize
10 Movie Night
donations are also very much appreciated!
If you decide to participate in this event, all in
attendance are invited to partake in a delicious
breakfast and lunch.
13 Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament
24 City Council Meeting
28 Easter Celebration
31 City Hall Closed - Cesar Chavez Day
The VFW 6310 and the City of Tolleson present:
Tolleson’s Easter Celebration on
March 28th
Festivities begin at 10 a.m.
Veterans Park, 8601 W. Van Buren St.
For more details regarding this event please visit
www.tollesonaz.org/easter.
Read Across America
Come Celebrate Read Across America
NEA’s Read Across America Day is a nationwide
reading celebration that takes place annually on
March 2—Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the country,
thousands of schools, libraries, and community
centers participate by bringing together kids, teens,
and books.
@the Tolleson Public Library
March 2nd
For details regarding Read Across America @the
library visit www.tollesonaz.org/library.
Whoopee Daze Festival ~April 17th -19th
Youth Day Friday ~April 18th
The Whoopee Daze Festival is a short month away. If
you are looking for ways in which to participate, the
following are some possibilities:
Calling all teens and preteens ages 12 to 17.
The City is looking to celebrate its youth by
providing fun outdoor team building
opportunities.
Whoopee Factor
Vendor Opportunities
16” Softball Tournament
Whoopee Daze Parade
If you are interested in participating or for more
information contact the Tolleson Parks & Recreation
Department at 623-474-4992 or visit
If you are interested in participating or if you
have a child between these ages and would
like more information please call the
Tolleson Parks & Recreation Department at
623-474-4992 or visit
www.tollesonaz.org/whoopeedaze.
www.tollesonaz.org/whoopeedaze.
Award Recipients
With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is only
proper to take a moment to recognize and thank the
Tolleson Teen Council Members for their
dedication and passion in wanting to give back to
the community. At the Tolleson Teen Council
Dinner and Silent Auction the following three
individuals were recognized:
Up & Coming Leader Award: Randy Babchuk III
Team Player Award: ReyAnna Hernandez
Dedicated Teen Award: Mark Razo
To learn more about the Tolleson Teen Council
and their efforts visit
www.tollesonaz.org/teencouncil.
Paseo de Luces
Free Public Parking:
The City of Tolleson’s
downtown Paseo de
Luces construction
process has come to an
end and now it is time
to enjoy the finished
product.
In addition to parking along Van Buren two free
public parking lots are available on the:
Paseo de Luces has a
lot to offer the families
that reside in and visit
the City.
Music is playing throughout Paseo de Luces on the
surround system and is played 7 days a week.
1. South East Corner of 94th Ave and Van Buren
2. North Side of Van Buren in front of 92nd Ave/
splash pad area.
Music:
Vending Kiosks:
Splash Pad:
Four amazing vending kiosks will be available for
businesses to rent in the near future.
The splash pad runs 7 days a week, allowing time
for everyone to enjoy.
Paseo de Arte (Path of Art) Art Walk:
Take a stroll through Paseo de Luces to take in the
mesmerizing art work that was created between the
To use the free public Wi-Fi search for “COT free- collaboration of the West
Valley Arts Council and the
wifi” on your mobile device/computer and you
will be asked to accept certain terms. Connection is City of Tolleson.
dependent on accepting terms.
Free Public Wi-Fi:
Safe:
To ensure that everyone feels safe Paseo de Luces
is constantly monitored.
To learn about what Paseo
de Luces has to offer visit
www.tollesonaz.org/paseodeluces.
Senior Center Indoor Yard Sale
The City of Tolleson Senior Center will be hosting
its indoor monthly yard sale at the Esther Angulo
Community Center, 9555 W. Van Buren.
When:
1st & 2nd Tuesday of every month
at 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
For more information contact the Esther Angulo
Community Center at 623-936-2760.
Tax Season
Unfortunately, AARP was not able to offer free
onsite tax assistance at the Esther Angulo
Community Center. However, there are local tax
preparing businesses in the City of Tolleson.
Visit www.tollesonaz.org/shoptolleson
and select the category “tax services” to view a
complete list of those businesses.
City Hall Closed
City Hall and its departments, other than Fire and Police, will be
closed on:
www.facebook.com
/cityoftolleson
March 31st in observance of Cesar Chavez Day
Visit www.tollesonaz.org/calendar for additional City
Hall closures and events.
City of Tolleson
@cityoftolleson
City of Tolleson
9555 W. Van Buren
Tolleson, AZ 85353
Phone: 623-936-7111
Fax: 623-936-7117
www.tollesonaz.org
@cityoftolleson
@cityoftolleson
City Council
Mayor Adolfo F. Gámez
Vice Mayor Linda M. Laborin
Clorinda Contreras Erives
Kathie Farr
Lupe Leyva Bandin
Albert P. Mendoza
Juan F. Rodriguez
City Management
City Manger, Reyes Medrano, Jr.
Asst. City Manager, John Paul Lopez
Departments
Building & Zoning
623-936-7111
City Queries
623-936-2776
Comm. Action Program 623-936-2760
Eventos: La Cuidad de Tolleson tiene el orgullo
de presentarles varios eventos durante el año, los
siguientes son los eventos cuales se llevaran acabo
en los meses de marzo y abril:
Leyendo Por Todo América - “Read Across
America”
El 2 de marzo, el cumpleaños del autor Dr. Seuss,
la Biblioteca Publica de la Cuidad de Tolleson
tendrá varios lectores leyendo libros. Para mas
información visite a www.tollesonaz.org/library.
Torneo de Golf para el Club de Niños y Niñas “Boys & Girls Club”
El 13 de marzo la Cuidad de Tolleson tendrá el
torneo anual de golf. El torneo es para recaudar
fondos para el Club de Niños y Niñas. Se puede
participar como patrocinador, donado fondos/
tiempo o premios para las rifas cuales se harán
durante el torneo. Para más información visite a
www.tollesonaz.org/golf o llame al Departamento
de Parques y Recreación al 623-474-4992.
Garbage/Trash
Parks & Recreation
Senior Center
Tolleson Library
Water/Waste Water
623-936-7111
623-474-4992
623-936-2760
623-936-2746
623-936-3381
4992.
El Festival de Whoopee Daze
Del 17 al 19 de abril se llevara acabo el Festival
Anual de Whoopee Daze. Aparte de venir y ver
todo lo que ocurre durante el festival hay varias
formas en cual usted puede participar:
 torneo de softball
 Whoopee Factor (concurso de comer cosas
raras)
 el desfile de Whoopee Daze
 siendo un vendedor de productos, curiosidades
y/o comida
Si le interesa saber mas sobre estas oportunidades
visite a www.tollesonaz.org/whoopeedaze o llame
al Departamento de Parques y Recreación al
623-474-4992.
“Youth Day” Día de Jóvenes
Durante el Festival de Whoopee Daze se llevara
acabo el Día de Jóvenes el 18 de abril. Durante
este día habrá oportunidades para que los jóvenes
de 12-17 años participen en actividades cuales
construyen habilidades de trabajar en grupos. Si le
interesa saber mas sobre esta oportunidad visite a
www.tollesonaz.org/whoopeedaze o llame al
Departamento de Parques y Recreación al 623-4744992.
Noche de Películas
El 20 de marzo traiga su silla y/o frezada para que
disfruten del buen clima y las estrellas para ver una
película GRATIS en el Parque Veterans, 8601 W.
Van Buren St. Para información sobre cual película
estará tocando y el tiempo visite a
Para estar al tanto de todos los eventos
www.tollesonaz.org/movies o llame al
presentados por la Cuidad de Tolleson visite a
Departamento de Parques y Recreación al 623-474- www.tollesonaz.org/events.
Basura Grande o en Bulto
El 2 de marzo la basura grande o en bulto será
recogida de los residentes de Tolsun Farms, Villa
Rica, Villa Del Verde y los residentes del norte y
del sur de Van Buren y al oeste de la Avenida 91.
La basura no debe de estar afuere mas de 48 horas
antes del 2 de marzo.
El 6 de marzo habrá oportunidades para que los
residentes de Tolleson Meadows lleven su basura
de bulto/grande al Departamento de Operaciones
de Campo, 9601 W. Jefferson St. entre las 6:00
a.m. a las 2:00 p.m. Residentes deben traer un
identificación con foto y su recibo de agua.
Para preguntas sobre cual basura es aceptable
llame al Departamento de Operaciones de
Campo al 623-936-7141 o visite
www.tollesonaz.org/bulktrash.
El 31 de marzo el día de Cesar Chávez el ayuntamiento estará cerrado.