newsletter vol. 16 issue 1 february / march 2020 issue · julian sodari grant park resident...

Newsletter - Vol. 16 Issue 1 February / March 2020 Issue

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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, PRC must make a reasonable accommodation to allow a person with a disability to take part in a program, service or activity. For example, this means that if necessary, PRC must provide sign language interpreters for people who are deaf, a wheelchair accessible location, or enlarged print materials. It also means that PRC will take any other reasonable action that allows you to take part in and understand a program or activity, including making reasonable changes to an activity. If you believe that you will not be able to understand or take part in a program or activity because of your disability, please let us know of your disability needs in advance it at all possible. Please contact PRC at 602-253-6895.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Cover - Spring Is Here

2. Table of Contents / PRC Info

3. Community Connection Fair

4. Community Action Team (CAT)

5. Kinder Rock & ENROLL

6. Bulk Trash Pick Up Schedule

7. Bulk Trash Placement

8. Neighborhood Hero Award / Free Tax Services

9. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

10. #AZHireMe Job Fair March 4

11. #AZHireMe Job Fair March 24

12. Harmon Library - Free ESL Classes

13. Utility Assistance Program

14. PHX Convention Center

15. Maricopa County Infants and Children (WIC)

16. PHX Sky Harbor

17. Valley Metro Light Rail Construction Notice

18. Valley Metro New Light Rail Paint Job

19. Valley Metro South Central Light Rail Extension

20. Welcome Back Mike to Central City South

21. BiCommunications / YAY Realty

22. Gateway Community College Tour & Explore

23. Mutant Piñata Show

24. Happy Birthday Arizona

Website: www.phxrevitalization.org Office: (602) 253-6895

February / March 2020 Issue PHXREVCORP - Phoenix Revitalization Corporation

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kendra Lee Arizona Public Service

Chair/Treasurer

Mara de Luca Funke Vice Chair

Julian Sodari Grant Park Resident

Secretary

Grace Salinas Marcos de Niza Resident Member

Luis Miranda Local Business/Miranda Customs

Member

Community Advisory Member

Mike Kurtenbach City of Phoenix

Police Department

STAFF

Eva Ordóñez Olivas Executive Director/CEO

FDIC Compliance Monitor

Jay O. Olivas Chief Technology Officer

Operations/Communications

Business Relations

Rachel Johnson Director Finance

Raul Daniels Business Outreach Coordinator

Julia Duran Director / AHDP


Jessica Bueno Director

Community Programs

Patricia Blaisdell Director

Community Events


Jenny Quezada

Program Coordinator

Sonia Tilton Special Projects

Jasmine Lugo Special Projects


Central City South Community Action Team

Meeting - CAT “Fighting blight and crime together,

connecting our community”

2020 Dates

Thursday - March 12 Thursday – April 9 Thursday – May 14 June – Summer Break July - Summer Break August – Summer Break Thursday - September 10 Thursday - October 8 Thursday - November 12 December Holiday – Break

Crime Updates Community Announcements

Connect with Neighbors Meetings are open to and hosted by the many

neighborhood associations, resident leaders and community stakeholders in Central City South (CCS).

Presentations and information are provided to

keep the community aware of crime and blight issues and efforts, development projects, zoning variances, and liquor applications and resources that impact the neighborhoods of CCS.

No more than 3 presentations by groups are

scheduled for a maximum of 5-7 minutes at each meeting.

Time is reserved for public announcements at the

end of each meeting. Refreshments are served and we have a community table available.

Working for positive community change Together!

Whose invited? Neighborhood Associations

Tenant Councils

Block Watch Groups

Faith Based Groups

Businesses

Service Providers

Government Agencies/Departments

Any and all interested stakeholders

Host Site: City of Phoenix HOPE VI

Emmett McLoughlin

Community Training and

Education Center

1150 S. 7th Avenue

(NW corner of 7th Avenue & Buckeye)

5:30PM - 7:00PM

Facilitated by:

Phoenix Revitalization Corporation

Patricia Blaisdell - Director /Events

[email protected]

Office: (602) 253-6895

Other projects of the CAT:

Neighborhood Clean Ups

Community Connection Fair

G.A.I.N. Event

mailto:[email protected]


Neighborhood Hero Award

Congratulations to Roberto Fritz, Neighborhood Specialist

for the City of Phoenix as the recipient of the Central City South Community Action Team "Neighborhood Hero Award" for February 2020. To be selected for this award you must meet the following criteria:

A. Contribute to the betterment of the Central City South

Community

B. Advocate for impactful community change in Central City

South

C. Your presence and character is an inspiration to others.


Two New Lounges Offering Premium Amenities Open at Phoenix Sky Harbor

American Express and MAG USA announced recently the opening of two new lounges inside Ter-minal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor - The Centurion Lounge and Escape Lounge. The two unique spaces will provide Platinum Card® and Centurion Members with more options and premium amenities as they travel through Phoenix and the airport’s busiest terminal. Spanning a combined total of more than 9,500-square-feet, the two-side-by-side lounge loca-tions will feature a shared entrance, separate reception areas, specialty cocktails, fresh locally-inspired cuisine, and more. The menus at the lounges will provide Mexican cuisine inspired food menus that will include a range of dishes such as eggs and chorizo, tortilla soup, pollo asado with a tamarind glaze, roasted cauliflower with harissa and a masala galam yogurt sauce, and more.

The Centurion Lounge will offer Platinum Card and Centurion Members and their guests access to premium amenities and services that include: A complimentary full bar with custom cocktails created by renowned mixologist Jim

Meehan and wine selections handpicked by renowned wine authority Anthony Giglio Floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive internal and external views Essentials for business and leisure travelers alike, including dedicated workspaces, power

outlets, private phone areas, comfortable seating and access to high-speed Wi-Fi The Escape Lounge provides complimentary access for Platinum Card and Centurion Members as part of the American Express Global Lounge Collection. Non-card members can also access the Escape Lounge for a fee.

The new Escape Lounge will offer visitors premium amenities including: Local chef-curated menu featuring premium food options and seasonal changes Unique Phoenix-inspired cocktails Local wines, beers and spirits, coffee, and espresso Silent digital library, with noise cancelling Bose headphones and free access to

more than 7,000 publications from over 120+ countries courtesy of PressReader Children activity packs, including Escape Lounge’s Kids Crew puzzles, coloring book and

crayons

Information on the Escape Lounge can be found at https://www.escapelounges.com/us/phoenix-sky-harbor.htm

For more information on The Centurion Lounge, visit https://thecenturionlounge.americanexpress.com/locations/PHX/

http://americanexpress.com/idc/en/benefits/the-platinum-card/global-lounge-collection.html

https://www.escapelounges.com/us/phoenix-sky-harbor.htm

https://thecenturionlounge.americanexpress.com/locations/PHX/


With the start of the New Year, Valley Metro and City of Phoenix are continuing to

work on early construction activities to advance the South Central Extension/

Downtown Hub light route project.

Current construction activity includes the relocation of some public and private

utilities in the downtown area. This work is primarily focused in a few key areas such

5 th Street between Washington and Jefferson streets and McKinley Street between

Central and First Avenues. In addition to the construction activity in downtown,

progress is being made on the project’s construction field office located near

Central Avenue and Elwood Street.

Later this winter/spring, Valley Metro and City of Phoenix will be hosting community

meetings with our construction contractor to provide more detailed information

about the project’s construction schedule and offer an opportunity to ask the

project team questions about the construction process and what to expect.

For the most up to date information about the project visit the project website at

https://www.valleymetro.org/project/south-central-extensiondowntown-hub

or visit our South Central Extension Community Office at 5040 S. Central Avenue.

Office hours are:

Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Thursday, Noon – 7 p.m.

Friday, CLOSED

First and Third Saturday, 9 a.m. – Noon

By appointment, call (602) 687-8585

South Central Light Rail Extension Project Update – January 17, 2020


WELCOME BACK MIKE, TO CENTRAL CITY SOUTH

Congratulations to MIKE FRANCIS the new City of Phoenix South Division Recreation Supervisor. Mike has 26 years of experience working his way up through the part-time and full-time ranks in the after school and summer programs, adult and youth sports, Encanto Park, Hance Park, Camp Colley, Pecos Community Center, Vernell Coleman Youth Center, Rio Salado Habitat Area and South Mountain Park/Preserve Programs. His time with the Parks and Recreation Department began in the R.I.P. (Recreation Internship Program at the At Risk Youth Division) as an intern in 1993, Recreation part-time positions (Aide, Instructor and Leader) from 1994-2000, Recreation Programmer 2000-2003, Recreation Coordinator II from 2003-2014, Park Manager 2014-2016 and recently as a Parks Supervisor from 2016-2020 in the Natural Resources Division. Mike is also an Arizona native that grew up in the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. He spent the majority of the first 16 years of his youth on the swim team at Pierce Park and participating in activities in the summer program at Griffith School. In addition to his 26 years of experience in the recreation field, Mike has a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management. When not working, Mike enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife, Ariane, and very energetic daughter, Antonia. Mike will transition into his new position on Monday, February 3, 2020


Mutant Piñata Show Promises Raucous Display During Art Detour 32

The 13th Annual Mutant Piñata Show, one of Phoenix’ most anticipated offbeat annual exhibits, will be hosted by Weird Garden at 1008 N. 15th Avenue, with an opening reception First Friday, March 20th from 6-10pm during the Art Detour 32 weekend. The exhibit will also be viewable other Art Detour weekend hours along Historic Grand Avenue: Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd from 11am - 5pm. The historic Thomson Heating and Plumbing building (circa 1948), currently the studio of local artist Beatrice Moore, is converted to an exhibition space for the pinata exhibit each year. A free, all-ages pinata making workshop will be hosted by the Bergamot Institute Saturday, March 21st from Noon - 5pm, where all supplies are provided free of charge. Finished creations can be added to the show or taken home. The pinata show continues through April 3rd First Friday (6 - 10pm). Pinatas are made from traditional, as well as non-traditional, materials including papíer maché, paint, cardboard, recyclables, fur, wigs, pipe cleaners, bubble wrap, cloth scraps, sequins, faux jewels, feathers, styrofoam, and plaster. Themes run the gamut from wacky, to cartoony, philosophical, political, funny, elegant and even naughty. Some of the works will be for sale with all of the proceeds given to the artist. Moore will also have a selection of her popular, elaborate faux cakes on display as part of the weekend offerings. In the outdoor “weird garden”, soft sculptures created by the artist will delight both young and old alike, with a “Patio of the Dolls” decorated with dozens of hanging dolls collected at thrift stores, their faces decorated with rhinestones and sporting tiny, handmade hats. There will be a few hanging “Wig Bromeliads” as well. For more information about the show, and how the public can submit a pinata, contact Beatrice Moore at [email protected] or visit the Weird Garden or Mutant Piñata Show 2020 FB pages for updates and an application.

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