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Come and Celebrate Resident Appreciation Night – Oct 10
AVONDALE RESIDENT APPRECIATION NIGHT
Friday, October 10, 2008 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library; 495 E. Western Avenue, Avondale
This Event is Avondale’s way to say ‘thank you’ to all of the residents who have chosen Avondale as home.
Come celebrate and learn what Avondale is doing to improve the quality of life in the community! [Event Poster]
Fire Prevention Week Open House - Oct 11
To mark Fire Prevention Week, Avondale Fire-Rescue welcomes the community into their “house,” Fire Station 172, on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fire Prevention Week Open House
Date: Saturday, Oct. 11
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Fire Station 172, 1825 N. 107 Ave. (just north of McDowell Rd.)
For more information, contact Sue Pistoia, Avondale Fire Rescue at 623-333-6112
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October is International Safe Routes to School Month
Community leaders, parents and schools across the U.S. are using Safe Routes to School programs to encourage and enable more children to safely walk and bike to school. The National Center for Safe Routes to School aims to assist these communities in developing successful Safe Routes programs and strategies. Avondale would like to commend local schools for taking part in this safety initiative.
Rancho Santa Fe – designated ‘Walk to School Day’ - Friday, Oct 24th
Garden Lakes Elementary - designated ‘Walk to School Day’ - Thursday, Oct 15th
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Residents Input Sought for Parks & Recreation Master Plan
As part of the public involvement process, 4000 random surveys will be mailed to the public in mid-September. If you receive one please remember to fill it out and mail it back in a timely mater. Your input is important! Residents will also have other opportunities to provide input during all upcoming City of Avondale Special Events in September and October. [Additional info...]
HOA Academy Oct 21 & 23
Avondale HOA Academy:
When: Two evening series: Tuesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 23
Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Where: Avondale Civic Center, 11465 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale
Cost: $20
For more information or to register, please contact Avondale’s Citizen Liaison at (623) 333-1601. Pre-registration requested. [Additional info...]
Billy Moore Heritage Days Oct 24- 26
This annual event has been part of the Southwest Valley for over 50 years, and boasts the longest running parade in the state, as we celebrate the heritage of Avondale with a Parade, Carnival and lots of entertainment. This years event is said to be the biggest, with the 2nd inaugural adult softball tournament, Lil’ Mr and Lil’ Miss Avondale Contest, Stage Entertainment, Beer Garden, Plenty of Food, Wild Rides, and much more!

Friday – Sunday, Oct 24 – 26, 2008
No Admission fees. Cost for food, drink, rides and activities.

Carnival
Friday – Sunday, Oct 24 – 26, 2008
Festival Fields Park 101 E. Lower Buckeye • Avondale, AZ 85323

Parade
Saturday, Oct 25, 2008
10am - Noon
Old Town Avondale; Western and Central
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Free Workshop for Small Businesses
The workshop will help small business owners better understand how transaction (sales) privilege taxes may apply to their particular business, in order to make reporting easier.

Topics covered in this workshop include:

- Differences between city and state taxability
- How to complete city and state tax licenses
- How to report state and city taxes
- Contracting and Retail Activities
- Transaction Privilege and Use tax

Sales Tax Workshop for Small Business Owners
DATE: Oct. 23, 2008
TIME: 6 - 9 pm
PLACE: Avondale City Hall, 11465 W. Civic Center Dr.
COST: Free

To register, or for more information, please contact Teresa Hunsaker at (623) 333-2014 or e-mail thunsaker@avondale.org.

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