Issues, Roads & Events

NOW- Maricopa County Parks FIRE BAN. This includes banning the use of all campfires, fire pits and charcoal grills. It is still acceptable to use gas/propane grills in designated areas. If necessary, additional details will be posted on park specific pages under the "Alert" section in the upper right hand corner of http://maricopa.gov/parks/

CANCELLED FOR THE SUMMER - Monthly chat with Andy Kunasek (Maricopa County Supervisor for our area) at Daisy Mountain Fire Dept, 43814 N New River Rd. Everyone invited.

Arizona Equine Resource Guide is beginning to work on their 5th edition, the 2011 Arizona Guide. Let them know about your horse-related businesses and services. They are continually update their website throughout the year, so feel free to complete the listing form on their website or send them an email if you need any changes to your business listing, or have a new horse-related business. They strive to be your premier state and local resource through our print publication, website, Equine E-News, e-mail campaigns and social media marketing. Until August 1st, they are offering a special early discount of 20% off of their advertising rates to help you and your business get ahead. Don't miss this great opportunity to reserve your space in the next edition at the lowest rate of the year, and they'll even start promoting your business online now! Be sure to contact Cathleen for ad information before the discount deadline ends!

Candidates - AZ Governor, US Congress, and AZ Legislators
Click here for list and contact information for candidates invited to the NR/DHCA August 10 meeting; information is as correct as possible but please provide us corrections and/or updates.

Election Timelines
Candidates
     • Nomination Deadline to file: May 26, 2010
     • Write-in Deadline to file for Primaries: July 15, 2010
     • Write-in Deadline to file for General Election: September 23, 2010
Primary Election Voting
     • Deadline to register to vote in the Primary Election: July 26, 2010 - Midnight
     • Early Voting Begins: July 29, 2010
     • Primary Election Day: August 24, 2010
General Election Voting
     • Deadline to register to vote in the General Election: October 4, 2010 - Midnight
     • Early Voting Begins: October 7, 2010
     • General Election Voting: November 3, 2010

August 6, Friday, 1 - 2 PM (every FIRST Friday of each month) Legislative Updates with District 6 Senator David Braswell or Representative Amanda Reeve will provide attendees a chance to hear the latest about issues that the legislators are considering and ask questions. The meeting will be held at the North Valley Regional Library – Anthem (40410 North Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ 85086).

September 2, Thursday, 7-10 PM Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training starts and will be held eight consecutive Thursday evenings. CERT training will be provided free by the Daisy Mountain Fire Department at Station 141, 43814 N. New River Road to members of the community who wish to be better prepared to respond to and cope with the aftermath of a disaster. People may complete the training without obligation to join a CERT. CERT training will benefit any citizen who takes it. This training has been developed by the Department of Homeland Security for Local Community Preparedness. To register, email dave.jensen@daisymountainfire.org with your name, address, phone number and email.

CERT training promotes a partnering effort between emergency services and the people that they serve. The goal is for emergency personnel to train members of neighborhoods, community organizations, or workplaces in basic response skills. For those who wish to continue and become CERT members, there is an opportunity to integrate into the emergency response capability for their area. If you have questions, contact Captain Dave Jensen, DMFD Citizen Corps Coordinator at 602-885-2040.

Community Action Program Assistance comes to New River. In time or crisis or unusual stress people often need to reach out for immediate help. Happily, the Foundation for Senior Living has partnered with area communities to administer appropriate help with personal care and encouragement.

Community Action Programs provide emergency assistance, referrals, short-term case management, and education services for the communities of Peoria and Wickenburg and is now adding the New River area to the list. Previously all clients from the New River area had to drive to Peoria for this service, but now they will be at the New River Kiwanis building, 48606 N 17th Ave, once a month to make it easier to apply for these programs.

ANYONE income eligible (you do not have to be a senior) will be able to set up an appointment for assistance with utility discount programs, utility deposits, utility payment assistance, move in rental assistance, eviction prevention, mortgage foreclosure assistance, telephone assistance, emergency food and clothing, and other programs.

To set up your appointment and for more information, please call 623-979-3911

Every Thursday, noon to 1: Toastmasters - Fish Tails Club: See http://fishtalestm.org/. This meeting is held in the Eagle Room of the Arizona Game and Fish at 5000 W. Carefree Highway (west of I-17 just past the Ben Avery Shooting Range entrance). Questions? Contact Mike Kaml at mkaml@azgfd.gov or 623-236-7256. Everyone invited.

1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM – New River Kiwanis Club Meeting at the Kiwanis Building at the New River Community Park. Everyone invited.

Anytime - Drop your cans off at the "Can Dumpster" located at the Three Bars Feed & Tack (47027 N New River Rd.). The proceeds will go to help fund the Larkin Arena of the New River Community Park.