Peoria Main & Sunrise Mountain Libraries Offer DMV Practice Tests
Peoria Public Libraries in partnership with driving-tests.org, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, offers free Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) practice tests to library patrons. The service includes free tests specifically based on the state’s DMV materials. It is the only site of its kind to include accessibility tools that let users hear selections read aloud, make them into MP3s, translate pages into other languages, magnify text, and mask portions of the screen for greater visibility on the practice tests. For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/arts-culture/libraries.
The Savannah Bananas are Coming to Peoria
Mark your calendar, the Savannah Bananas are bringing their “World Famous Baseball Circus” to the Peoria Sports Complex on April 1 at 7 p.m. Banana Ball is a fast-paced and action-packed style of baseball with rules that include no bunting, a two-hour time limit, fans catching foul balls for outs, batters stealing first base, and a one-on-one tiebreaker showdown at the end of the game if it’s tied. Ticket purchase eligibility is expected to open this month and will be a lottery system for those who registered for pre-sale tickets. Additional information will be shared by email. Didn’t make the pre-sale list? Be sure to register your information for the waitlist to be notified of available tickets at https://thesavannahbananas.com/ontheroad/.
Register for Sustainable U
Peoria’s Sustainable University is hosting a free workshop: Pruning – It’s Different in the Desert on Sat., Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson St. The class will be led by a certified arborist and landscape expert and will provide tips on how to properly prune shrubs and trees. To register, call 623-773-7137. Learn more about upcoming classes at peoriaaz.gov/sustainability.
Check out “What’s Up Peoria!”
Did you know the city of Peoria has a podcast? The podcast is called “What’s Up Peoria!” and provides updates on events and activities happening throughout Peoria. The podcast also features special guests, who provide fantastic insight into some of the exciting things happening in Peoria. Check out the podcast at media.rss.com/allthingspeoria/feed.xml.
Maricopa County Offers Vouchers for Propane Fire Pit Program
In Maricopa County, a combination of wood-burning and stagnant weather conditions can create poor air quality during the winter. Using a propane fire pit rather than wood-burning pits and fireplaces can reduce air pollution caused by smoke. In an effort to reduce smoke produced by outdoor wood burning fire pits, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department has created a Propane Fire Pit Program in partnership with the Arizona Propane Gas Association, the Propane Education & Research Council, and Home Depot. The county is offering a $75 voucher toward the purchase of a propane fire pit.
The program is available to all Maricopa County residents. To learn more, visit cleanairmakemore.com/firepit.
