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Last week, we celebrated the grand opening of our state-of-the-art Sand Volleyball Complex at The BLVD with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! 🏐 🎉 This is the first facility of its kind in the West Valley, and we couldn't be more excited.   Situated on a one-acre parcel adjacent to the Randall McDaniel Sports Complex, our new Sand Volleyball Complex boasts:   🌟 Up to five (5) competition-grade sand volleyball courts 🌟 Spectator seating for an immersive viewing experience 🌟 Shade structures for comfort during matches 🌟 Drinking fountains and an automatic water system for hydration 🌟 Restroom building for the convenience of players and spectators   To ensure the best playing conditions, we imported 1,700 tons of professional-level sand from Nebraska!   Come check out the new complex and experience top-notch volleyball action! 🏖️🏐

Join us in congratulating our Parks & Recreation Director, Bryan Hughes, on his retirement! 🎉 Last week, we celebrated Bryan's four years of dedicated service to Avondale. With over 20 years of experience in parks and recreation management, Bryan has made a lasting impact on our community. His accomplishments include opening the Aquatic Center, revitalizing the Mountain View Community Center and Donnie Hale Park Renovation, and much more. Bryan has been recognized multiple times by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association for his outstanding professionalism and leadership. Thank you, Bryan, for your incredible contributions!

This Small Business Month, we're celebrating the 2024 Leading EDGE Awards recipients! 🌟 Our third and final feature is The Flower Wrangler, recipient of the Community Impact for Business Award. Mia Mazzochi, the force behind the one-woman-shop, cultivates stunning flowers in the Wild West. Today is also Mia's birthday, so join us in wishing her the happiest of birthdays and giving her her flowers! 🎉🌸 Follow @theflowerwranglerllc on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on upcoming popups and subscribe to her seasonal flower offerings. WATCH HERE: https://lnkd.in/gJH-_nyz   #SmallBusinessMonth #LeadingEDGEAwards #SupportLocal

Last week, we celebrated Assistant City Manager Cherlene Penilla's remarkable 24-year tenure with the City of Avondale at her retirement party. During her tenure, she oversaw key personnel recruitment. She oversaw testing, selection, classification and compensation, employee benefits administration, organizational development and training, policy administration, equal employment opportunity, and labor law compliance. Thank you, Cherlene, for your incredible contributions to our city! 🎉 

As National Public Works Week draws to a close, we want to celebrate the incredible work of our Public Works Department and highlight one of our innovative initiatives: the WeRide Microtransit Program. 🚌✨    Since its launch in October 2022, WeRide has completed an impressive 51,858 rides, with one of the most popular destinations being Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC)! 🎓🚗 EMCC students can book a ride at a discounted rate of $1, making transportation more accessible and convenient for our community.    Let's continue to support initiatives like WeRide that enhance the quality of life for all residents! 🌟💙    #NationalPublicWorksWeek #Sustainability #NPWW #AQOLFA

The wait is over! Join us this Memorial Day Weekend for the grand opening of the Avondale Aquatic Center officially opens on Saturday, May 25th. With thrilling water slides, a relaxing play pool, and top-notch facilities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Watch our latest episode to get an inside look at all the amazing features and hear from Aquatic Manager Mark Foote about what makes this center the perfect summer destination. Don’t forget your sunscreen, hats, and water bottles! #AvondaleWave #AvondaleAquaticCenter #SummerFun #MemorialDayWeekend

This National Public Works Week, we're proud to shine a spotlight on our sustainability team, housed under the Public Works Department. 🌿 🌟 Their dedication to "Advancing Quality of Life for All" includes spearheading initiatives like electric vehicle charging stations, water-wise workshops, and green business certifications. Through these efforts, they're not only making our city greener but also fostering a more sustainable and resilient community for generations to come. Let's applaud their commitment to building a brighter, greener future for us all! 🌎💚    #NationalPublicWorksWeek #Sustainability #NPWW #AQOLFA

This Small Business Month, we're excited to spotlight the 2024 Leading EDGE Awards recipients! These awards honor local businesses that have made a significant impact on our community and business environment. Our second feature highlights Mission of Mercy Arizona a remarkable nonprofit organization. In partnership with Avondale Baptist Church, they provide free healthcare and prescription medications to the uninsured, underinsured, and those who fall through the cracks of our healthcare system. Since November 2010, they have been offering medical care every Monday. #SmallBusinessMonth #LeadingEDGEAwards #MissionOfMercy #CommunityImpact #FreeHealthcare

Congratulations to the recent graduates of our Citizen's Water Academy! This hands-on, interactive series covered all things water and wastewater. Participants toured Avondale’s water reclamation facility, wetlands, recharge basins, and the award-winning Avondale Aquaculture site. They learned where their water comes from, how it's treated and delivered, and even took a virtual journey through the sewer system. Thank you to everyone who made this academy a success!