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GATHERING TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY By Allison Barnett ONE OF THE VERY BEST QUALITIES THAT WE ENJOY AS PART OF THE NORTH 32ND COMMUNITY IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER TOGETHER FOR SPECIAL EVENTS THAT ENABLE US TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER, ESPECIALLY EVENTS THAT ENCOURAGE US TO BIKE AND WALK TO THEM. Over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, we enjoyed another awesome biking event with the 6th Annual Community Bike Ride. This year we chose to move the party from the morning to the afternoon and finished up at 32 Shea where we enjoyed live music. The weather was perfect for an easy bike ride with friends and neighbors.
We were fortunate to partner with Sip & Shop AZ to gather a variety of local vendors to host booths with everything from tea to scrubs to jewelry and much more. We look forward to planning more events where our smaller, home-based businesses have the opportunity to get in front of the community with their goods and services. In February, Black Rock Bouldering Gym (BRBG) celebrated both their 3rd Annual Bouldering Comp as well as the opening of their new bouldering area! “Over 350 people attended, many from outside of Arizona, just to be a part of this historic day.” shared Iliana Dodge, owner of BRBG. “Our expansion project, comprised of more climbing terrain and fitness equipment, has effectively made us the largest bouldering gym in the state, and one of the largest training facilities in the Southwest.”
Way to go BRBG! We are so grateful that you chose North 32nd for your home and chose to continue to reinvest in your business to make it even better. Looking ahead this month, we are delighted that there will be fun events on back to back weekends. On Saturday, April 13, 32 Shea and Lovecraft are partnering together to support The Joy Bus with Drag Queen Bingo. The event will start at 32 Shea and then migrate up to Lovecraft for the main event. Biking from 32 Shea to Lovecraft is definitely encouraged. This event promises lots of laughs and good times! On Saturday, April 20, Greenway Village, located at the southwest corner of 32nd and Greenway, will be hosting a family-friendly egg hunt. There will be a bounce house, obstacle course, sports games, train, music and more. More details for all North 32nd events are available on the North 32nd event’s page on Facebook. facebook.com/north32nd/events Look ahead to even more goodness happening in North 32nd this year! Got a bright idea for an event? Feel free to send an email to events@north32nd.com. Allison Barnett is the managing partner of North 32nd, Inc. which is bringing revitalization of the community through strategic partnerships with the City of Phoenix as well as local businesses. North32nd.com | allison@north32nd.com
PHOENIX HOSTING BUDGET HEARINGS IN APRIL FOR 2019-20 BUDGET, RESIDENTS INVITED TO ATTEND AND SHARE INPUT EVERY YEAR, THE CITY OF PHOENIX IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO APPROVE A BALANCED BUDGET. Phoenix’s budget sets a plan to fund important city services, departments and functions such as Police, Fire, Water, Parks, Streets, Libraries, Neighborhood Services and many more. On March 19, the City Manager presented his 2019-20 Trial Budget to the Mayor and City Council. Staring April 2 through April 18, the city will be hosting 19 budget hearings citywide for community members to voice their input on what they would 4 • April 2019 • NORTH 32ND NEWS
like to see in the budget. Details of the proposed budget are available at phoenix.gov/budget. The Mayor, City Councilmembers and city management will attend various budget hearings to share details on the proposed budget, take feedback and answer any questions. Information will be available in English and Spanish. District 3 Meeting Dates/Locations: • Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 6 p.m. – Sunnyslope Community Center Multipurpose Room; 802 E. Vogel Avenue • Monday, April 8, 2019 at 6 p.m. –
North Mountain Visitor Center; 12950 N. 7th Street • Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6 p.m. – Paradise Valley Community Center; 17402 N. 40th Street • Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 8 a.m. – Shadow Mountain Senior Center; 3546 E. Sweetwater Avenue A list of ALL citywide dates/locations is available at phoenix.gov/budget. If you are not able to attend, you can also share your thoughts on the city’s budget by emailing budget.research@ phoenix.gov. All community meetings will run on PHXTV Channel 11 and will be posted to the city’s
YouTube channel at youtube.com/ cityofphoenixaz. After the community’s review, the city manager will present a revised proposed budget to the City Council May 7, and the Council is expected to make a final decision on May 22. The Mayor and City Council will then consider adopting a budget-balancing plan in June, and the approved plan will take effect in July. Respectfully, Debra Stark Councilwoman City of Phoenix, Council District 3 north32ndnews.com
