T-shirts are $15. Mail checks and registration form to: Avondale Police Association, P.O. Box 1658 Avondale, AZ 85323 or Drop off checks and registra- tion form at the Avondale Police Department, 11485 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale.
New Friends of Library annual meeting
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Ave., Tonopah, is holding a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will be used to help the animals. Sheets, blankets, towels, furniture, horse tack, books and more will be offered at the sale. For information, call 602-550-3183 or visit www.
newdawnsanctuary.org.
Free programs at Goodyear church
A free self-defense and bullying program for women, children and teens will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at Christ Evean- gelical Lutheran church, 918 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. It will be followed by another free program titled “Let’s Talk About Suicide,” designed to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of thoughts of suicide, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Sunday 29 Spring Brew Ha Ha
The Rotary Club of Litchfield Park is sponsoring a fundraiser called “Spring Brew Ha Ha” from 3 to 5 p.m. at Litchfield’s at the Wigwam resort, 300 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. The event promises fun for the whole family, including comedy, games, face-painting and craft beer tast- ings. Proceeds will benefit the PolioPlus Foundation, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Southwest Valley Center and Litchfield Park Little League. Tickets for adults are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Tickets for children are $10. Tickets are available online at
litchfieldparkrotary.com.
Soccer team will wash your car
Banat 96 Boys White Team will hold a car wash from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Applebee’s res- taurant at 13832 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. The car wash will raise funds so the team can attend a Memorial Day soccer tournament in California.
St. Thomas Aquinas choir performs concert
The St. Thomas Aquinas Church Schola Cantorum, the 20-voice professional choir for St. Thomas Aquinas and principle vocal ensemble for the Diocese of Phoenix, will present a free concert to the public at 1:30 p.m. The concert will take place at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale. Free-will offerings from patrons will be accepted, and will benefit
programs at St. Thomas Aquinas. The concert will feature a capella choral works from the vast trea- sure of Roman Catholic sacred music, including works by Morten Lauridsen, Rene Clausen, Eric Whitacre, Leo Nestor, Gerald Near and resident Director of Music Matthew Sprinkle. For information, contact Matthew Sprinkle at msprinkle@stacc. net, or call 623-935-2151.
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Goodyear City Council meets
The Goodyear City Council meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at Goodyear Justice Center, 185 N. 145th Ave.
Litchfield Park Library events
Children’s Developmental Playgroup — 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Phoenix Children’s develop- mental playgroups are intended for young children, birth to 5 years with a parent and/or caregiver. These groups promote appropri- ate developmental skills, social- ization, and self-expression in a safe, comfortable environment.
Pajama Storytime — 6:30 to 7 p.m. Parents and children are invited to wear their pajamas when they go to the Litchfield Park Branch Library from 6:30 to 7 p.m. to enjoy songs, finger plays and stories. The library is at at 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.; 602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
MAY Tuesday Tuesday
The annual meeting of the New Friends of the Goodyear Branch Library will be held at 1 p.m. in the conference room of Goodyear City Hall, Room 117, 190 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Discussion will include an annual report, need for members and volunteers and future fundraising projects. The New Friends of the Goodyear Branch library is dedicated to enhancing the Goodyear Branch of the Maricopa County Library district through fundraising and advocacy efforts. The group is actively seeking volunteers to help in these efforts. For infor- mation, contact Secretary Vickie Hamilton at 623-444-9033.
Sewing for Babies meets in Tolleson
The Tolleson community sewing group, Sewing for Babies, meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month in the gym at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 701 N. 95th Ave. The group has a pot- luck lunch and makes preemie hospital clothing, quilts for the isolettes in the hospital and burial layettes. For information, call 623-936-3412.
Quilters group meets in Avondale
Quilters Anonymous, a chap- ter of the Arizona Quilt Guild, meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at First Southern Baptist Church, 1001 N. Central Ave. in Avondale. For information, call Helene at 623- 691-6187.
Buckeye Library events
Books N Babies — 9:15 a.m. Bond with books, rhymes and bubbles. For babies birth to 23 months and caregiver. No registration required.
Terrific Tales for Toddlers — 10:15 a.m. Introduce a love of books and reading through sto- ries, rhymes and music. This is a special story time just for children ages 2-4 and their caregiver. No registration is required.
1 Wednesday
Deadline to register for golf tourney
The Avondale Police Associa- tion and the Coldwater Arizona Golf Club have joined together in a charity golf tournament to help Sgt. Jerry Davis battle his rising medical expenses. Today is the deadline to sign up for the event, which will be held May 19 at the Coldwater Arizona Golf Club, 100 N. Clubhouse Drive, Avondale. Tickets are $75 per person ; lunch is $20; and event
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ESL Conversation Group —5-6:30 p.m. Practice and improve your knowledge of English and American culture by conversing with other learners in a friendly group setting at the Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. Sixth St. Different topics will be discussed each week. All levels are welcome and registration is not required. Adults only.
Wednesday 2 The play’s the thing
Murder at the Masquerade, an original play in two acts written by seventh-grade pupils at L. Thomas Heck Middle School, will be performed at 6:30 p.m. today,
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4:30 p.m. Thursday and 6:30 p.m. Friday in the school cafeteria. The school is at 272 E. Sagebrush St., Litchfield Park. Send an RSVP to
mercier@lesd.k12.az.us.
Blood drive in Buckeye
A United Blood Services blood drive will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym at Verrado High School, 20050 W. Indian School Road, Buckeye. To set an appointment time, call 1-877- 827-4376 or visit unitedbloodser-
vicesaz.org.
Salvation Army distributes food
Salvation Army Family Services distributes food boxes (meat, canned goods and bread) to qualified recipients every Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. at 203 N. Dysart Road in Avondale. To prove eligibility, take a photo ID, proof of address and proof of income.
Litchfield Park Library events
Baby Time Story Time — 9:30 to 10 a.m. This program is for children ages 0-24 months with a parent or caregiver. Introduce the library and books to your baby as library staff shares stories, finger plays and movement activities. This is a lap-sit program for babies. It’s held in the Community Room at the Maricopa County Library District’s Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park.; 602-652- 3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
Pre-K Story Time — 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Share great stories, silly songs and fantastic finger plays in the Community Room.
White Tank Branch Library events
Arizona Tales by West Side Story Tellers — 4:30 t0 5:15 p.m. As the state celebrates its 100th anniversary, White Tank Library is hosting the West Side Story Tellers for a fun evening of Arizona stories in the Program Room. Maricopa County Library District’s White Tank Branch Library is at 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell; 602- 652-3000 or
www.mcldaz.org.
Buckeye Library events
Books N Babies — 9:15 a.m. Bond with books, rhymes and bubbles. For babies birth to 23 months and caregiver. No registration required.
Terrific Tales for Toddlers — 10:15 a.m. Introduce a love of books and reading through sto- ries, rhymes and music. This is a special story time just for children ages 2-4 and their caregiver. No registration is required. The library is at 310 N. Sixth St. Call 623-349-6300 for information or visit
www.buckeyeaz.gov/library.
Thursday Thursday 3
Day of Prayer breakfast
The fifth annual Southwest Valley National Day of Prayer breakfast runs from 6:30 to 8 a.m.
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MUSICIAN MATT FARRIS, a former Avondale resident who now lives in Nashville, will be performing at the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Benefi t Concert at the Peoria Sports Complex. See the April 28 listing for details.
on the grounds of the Litchfield Park Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park. The first 200 attendees will receive a free breakfast, arranged by the Litchfield Park Kiwanis Club, West Valley McDonald’s, Hick- man Eggs and other West Valley businesses.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park events
Adult Moonlight Hike – 7:30 p.m. This is 2.5 miles round trip. Walking along the Waddell Trail to the Mesquite Canyon Wash in the moonlight will give you a dif- ferent perspective on the beauty of the Uplands Desert. Park staff will discuss the unique changes in the desert after the sun sets. Take a flashlight. No one under 16 years of age or dogs. Meet in Area 7. The park is about 4.5 miles west of Loop 303 on Olive Avenue. Park entry fee is $6 per vehicle. For information, call 623-935-2505.
Blood drive in Avondale
A United Blood Services blood drive will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the student lounge at Estrella Mountain Community College, 3000 N. Dysart Road, Avondale. To set an appointment time, call 1-877-827-4376 or visit
unitedbloodservicesaz.org.
White Tank Library programs
Phoenix Children’s Develop- mental Playgroup — 10:15-11 a.m. (ages 0-2) and 1:15 to 2 p.m. (ages 3-5) For parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 5 years of age. The groups promote appropriate develop- mental skills, socialization, and self-expression in a safe, com- fortable environment. Toys and activities are used to encourage the expression of emotions, a
sense of control, and success while in the community-based setting. The playgroups will also offer families support, share age-appropriate activities that encourage parent-child inter- action, increase awareness of resources in the community and share educational information. It takes place in the Program Room at the White Tank Branch Library, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell; 602-652-3000,
www.mcldaz.org.
Buckeye Bookmobile on the move
The Buckeye Bookmobile will visit Festival Sage Rec Center from 9 a.m. to noon and then head over to Festival Ranch Park from 1 to 4 p.m.
Friday Friday 4
Buckeye hosts Quarter Auction
The Buckeye Community Ser- vices Department is hosting a Quarter Auction Craze at the Dr. Saide Recreation Center, 1003 E. Eason Ave. in downtown Buckeye. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the auctions beginning at 6. Various businesses will be on hand auctioning off prize packages that retail for $100. The Quarter Auction Craze is a cross between bingo and an auction. Each prize package will be up for bid for one or two quarters per auction paddle. Admission is $3 and includes a free auction paddle. Additional paddles are $1 each. RSVP to
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