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.


Blood drive in Avondale


A United Blood Services blood drive will run from 7 to noon and again from 2:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Universal Technical Institute, 10695 W. Pierce St., Avondale. To set an appointment time, call 1-877-827-4376 or visit unitedbloodservicesaz.org.


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Legos and Books — 4 p.m. Listen to a book read aloud during Legos quiet play, for children ages 6-12 years. The Civic Center Library is at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale; for information, call 623-333- 2602 or visit www.avondale. org/library.


Sam Garcia Library events


Toddler Time — 10:30 a.m. Story time for toddlers ages 1-3 years, includes books, rhymes, music and a take-home craft. The Sam Garcia Library is at 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-333- 2601 or visit www.avondale. org/library.


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Blood drive in Avondale


A United Blood Services blood drive will run from 7 to 11:45 a.m. and again from 2:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Universal Technical Institute, 10695 W. Pierce St., Avondale. To set an appointment time, call 1-877-827-4376 or visit unitedbloodservicesaz.org.


Republican Women meet in Goodyear


The Southwest


Republican Women meets at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Caballero Grill, 1800 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Each month they have dinner and enjoy various community speakers. If you are interested, send an email to brbyng@gmailcom or sarahfreemansvrw@gmail. com.


Avondale Civic Center Library events


Altered Art — 4 p.m. Children 8-12 years make art from recycled items. The Civic Center Library is at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale; for information, call 623-333-2602 or visit www.avondale.org/ library.


Reserve a spot for Chamber breakfast


Today is the deadline to make a reservation for the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce breakfast that will be at 7:30


Valley a.m.


Garden Inn at 11460 W. Hilton Way in Avondale.


will be what the arts have to offer. Cost is $10 for members with reservations, $15 for members at the door and $20 for non-members. To make a reservation, call the Chamber office at 623-932- 2260. Cancellations will only be accepted until 24 hours before the event.


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 stories, rhymes and music. This is a special story time just for children ages 2-4 and their caregiver. No registration is required.


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 Wednesday 16


Star party at Millennium


The Millennium High School Astronomy Club is inviting the public to a free star party from 7:30 until 10 p.m. at the school, 14802 W. Wigwam Blvd., Goodyear. They will have several telescopes and astronomers on hand to show you the night sky, and answer any questions you may have about the planets, stars and galaxies. They will observe Venus, Mars, and Saturn, double stars, star clusters, nebula, and distant galaxies. They will also have a Pluto Walk where they explore the scale of the solar system.


Salvation Army distributes food


Salvation Army Family Services distributes food boxes (meat, canned goods and bread)


May 17 in the Hilton The topic


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 of 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 to 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.


Sam Garcia Library events


Come and Play With Me — 10 a.m. Playgroup for children 0-5 years old.


Write it! Act it! Film it! — 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Youths ages 10-18 can learn to plan, write a script and film it, using state-of-the-art equipment.


Legos and Books — 4 p.m. Listen to a book read aloud during Legos quiet play, for children ages 6-12 years.


I Sync — 2 p.m. After-school activities for teens and tweens ages 9-17.


Girl Scouts Leadership Program — 4 to 5 p.m. Learn leadership skills from the Girl Scouts of America


for girls ages 6-18. The Sam Garcia Library is at 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale. For information, call 623-333- 2601 or visit www.avondale. org/library.


Avondale Civic Center Library events


Stories and Friends — 10:30 a.m. Pre-school story time for children 3-5 years includes books, rhymes, music and a take-home craft. The Civic Center Library is at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale; For information, call 623-333- 2602 or visit www.avondale. org/library.


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. This will be the last story time until school resumes.


Terrific Tales for Toddlers — 10:15 a.m. Introduce a love of books and reading through stories, rhymes and music. This is a special story time just for children ages 2-4 and their caregiver. No registration is required. This will be the last story time until school resumes. The library is at 310 N. Sixth St. Call 623-349-6300 for information or visit www. buckeyeaz.gov/library.


White Tank Regional Park events


Brown Bag - Just Cactus — noon. Take your own lunch and sit in the Nature Center to participate in a focused topic discussion about the cacti that grow in our desert. How can they survive in such a hostile environment? Learn some facts about these incredible plants when you join the ranger for a stroll along the quarter-mile Mule Deer Trail. Don’t forget to take water. Meet in the Nature Center. 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.


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Blood drive in Avondale


A United Blood Services blood drive will run from 7 to noon and again from 2:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Universal Technical Institute, 10695 W. Pierce St., Avondale.


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Preparing for the Future of Downtown Tolleson


Avenues, may include shady wide sidewalks, bike lanes, entry monuments & signage, new benches, lighting, and site furnishings. The goal is to develop Tolleson’s Downtown into an active, vibrant place to live, work, play, shop, and eat. While Tolleson is committed to keeping its small-town feel, the improvements will give the City an opportunity to become recognized as a cultural destination.


The City of Tolleson is in the early stages of planning the design improvements for Tolleson’s Downtown to de ne a unique sense of place while providing an inviting destination environment for visitors and residents. The project will focus on enhancing existing and future business development in the corridor. As part of the proposed design, Van Buren Street, from approximately 83rd 99th


to


If you have an interest in the future of Downtown Tolleson, please join us at a community meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th


, 6:00 pm


to 7:30 pm, at the C ity of Tolleson Police Department Community Room, 8350 W. Van Buren, Tolleson, to learn more about the project.


For questions, comments or information related to the project, please visit www.DowntownTolleson.com or contact our project hotline at 602.532.6100.


Inside & Out


To set an appointment time, call 1-877-827-4376 or visit unitedbloodservicesaz.org.


Blood drive in Goodyear


A United Blood Services blood drive will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, 14200 W. Fillmore St. Goodyear. To set an appointment time, call 1-877-827-4376 or visit unitedbloodservicesaz.org.


White Tank Library programs


Phoenix Children’s Developmental 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 developmental skills, socialization, and self-expression in a safe, comfortable 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 interaction, 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.


Avondale Civic Center Library events


Toddler Time — 10:30 a.m. Story time for toddlers ages 1-3 years, includes books, rhymes, music and a take-home craft. The Civic Center Library is at 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale; For information, call 623-333-2602 or visit www. avondale.org/library.


Sam Garcia Library events


Stories and Friends — 10:30 a.m. Pre-school story time for children 3-5 years includes books, rhymes, music and a take-home craft. The Sam Garcia Library is at 495 E.


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