Register for Spring Swim Lessons
Make a splash this spring! The first session of spring swim lessons begins on March 27 at Sunrise Pool, 21321 N. 86th Dr. Registration for residents begins on March 15 and is $25 for a two-week session. Registration for non-residents begins on March 16 and is $31 for a two-week session. The city of Peoria provides swim lessons for children as young as six months, all the way up to adults. Enjoy the water, learn how to swim, and be safe this summer. For more information, or to register for lessons, visit peoriaaz.gov/aquatics.
Run for Veterans
Artificial Grass Masters, in conjunction with the Peoria Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the 3rd Annual Veterans 5k on March 25. A social event to meet your neighbors in the community, celebrate veterans, and get in a workout, each runner who runs gets to nominate a local veteran they know and run in their honor. At the end of the race, a winner will be selected from the nominated veterans to get their yard renovated by Artificial Grass Masters. The run is from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is held at Glendale Heroes Regional Park, 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road. For more information, visit artificialgrassmasters.com/shop/charitable-events/5k-run.
Peoria Bulk Trash Cleanup Program
Starting last month, Peoria’s bulk trash service has changed from pre-set dates to a “by appointment” service. Peoria residents with active Solid Waste accounts can schedule up to a maximum of two bulk collections per calendar year. Additional collections may be scheduled for a fee. Appointments are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis, and must be made online. Bulk trash piles that exceed the size limit (6’ long x 4’ long x 3’ tall) may be subject to additional fees. Request a bulk trash pickup by visiting peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/public-works-and-utilities/solid-waste/bulk-trash-cleanup-program.
Prepare for Yard Upgrades
The city of Peoria provides several resources to help residents with landscape maintenance and xeriscape improvements that work well with Arizona’s desert climate. The Fusion Garden website covers the topic of xeriscape and provides links to Arizona specific guides. Check out the page at peoriaaz.gov/fusiongarden. Additionally, the city’s artificial turf page offers tools to better navigate current artificial turf trends at peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/water-services/sustainability-water-conservation/conservation/artificial-turf.
