| Huffin' Puffin' Halloween Fitness Hike - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Don’t get spooked when you stand on the scale! Come take off some weight before you put it back on for Halloween. Join us for this 4-mile round-trip fitness hike out to scenic Blueberry Point along the Pass Mountain Trail. The geography will impress you with its sheer beauty and rolling terrain. Please bring ample water and appropriate footwear. Location: Wind Cave Trailhead. |
| Date: 10/29/2009 |
| Time: 6:30 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Fall Frenzy Fitness Hike - Cave Creek Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| We are heading into the cooler weather and time to start getting in shape! We will enjoy the amazing views of Cave Creek Regional Park while we keep our legs moving and our hearts pumping on this moderate 3.5 mile hike. Along the way you will get to know some other hikers and receive some great tips on general fitness and hiking gear from Ranger Jim. Remember, always bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes or boots.
*This hike will be every Thursday in October to help you get into a routine. |
| Date: 10/29/2009 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Jim Terrell |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Jim Terrell, Park Ranger (623)465-0431 jamesterrell@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at the Nature Center |
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Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Four Day Workshop for Cities and Towns |
| Air Quality |
This four day workshop will be an intense, comprehensive overview of Maricopa County Air Quality Department rules and ordinances pertaining to dust. It will also include discussion on SB 1552 requirements. There will be ample opportunity to discuss issues and concerns of the cities and towns. Air Quality Director Lawrence Odle and varoius divison heads will open the workshop.
October 26th & 27th will be classroom discussion. October 28th will be field work with each participant doing a ride-along with an inspector. October 29th will be a wrap-up and policy interpretation discussion.
This first four day workshop will be limited to 15 participants. Only one representative per city/town is recommended. Please RSVP to Frank Schinzel.
A complete agenda will be available soon. |
| Date: 10/29/2009 |
| Time: 8:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: None |
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| Location: Maricopa County Air Quality Department |
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Address:
1001 N. Central Avenue, 9th floor classroom
Phoenix, AZ 85004 |
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| Pleasant Paddlers Program - Agua Fria Paddle Back |
| Green Government |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park
With the days cooling off, here is a nice way to enjoy the lake. If you have your own paddle craft, join us at the four-lane boat ramp between 7AM and 8AM. We will load boats onto the parks large flat boat for a shuttle to the back of the Agua Fria Arm. After we off load the boats we will paddle all the way back to the four-lane boat ramp. This will be about an eight mile paddle. Come prepared with snacks and water. If you need to rent a kayak you can contact Scorpion Bay Marina at 928-501-7368. They are located about two miles south of the four-lane ramp, so you will want to start out at 7AM from Scorpion Bay and paddle up the shoreline to the four-lane boat ramp, where we will take off at 8AM. |
| Date: 10/29/2009 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $5.00 per vehicle and $2 per watercraft park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/EventsDetailPublishers.aspx?date=10/27/2009&EventID=9804 |
| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park at the 4 - lane boat launch area |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., go 5 miles and turn right into the park to the 4-lane ramp.
Peoria, AZ, AZ |
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| Pleasant Paddlers Program - Agua Fria Paddle Back |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| With the days cooling off, here is a nice way to enjoy the lake. If you have your own paddle craft, join us at the four-lane boat ramp between 7AM and 8AM. We will load boats onto the parks large flat boat for a shuttle to the back of the Agua Fria Arm. After we off load the boats we will paddle all the way back to the four-lane boat ramp. This will be about an eight mile paddle. Come prepared with snacks and water. If you need to rent a kayak you can contact Scorpion Bay Marina at 928-501-7368. They are located about two miles south of the four-lane ramp, so you will want to start out at 7AM from Scorpion Bay and paddle up the shoreline to the four-lane boat ramp, where we will take off at 8AM. |
| Date: 10/29/2009 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 4 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $5.00 per vehicle and $2 per watercraft park entry fee |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park at the 4 - lane boat launch area |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., go 5 miles and turn right into the park to the 4-lane ramp.
Peoria, AZ |
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| Plant adaptation hike at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| This is a 1 mile hike on a flat trail that offers the opportunity to view the flora and fauna of the uplands desert. The hike will discuss plant physiology and adaptability and the symbiotic relationships of desert life forms. It’s all science so young children may not appreciate this hike. Meet in Area 4 at 9:00 am. |
| Date: 10/29/2009 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Doc |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehcile - Park entry fee |
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| Plant adaptation hike at White Tank Park |
| Green Government |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park
This is a 1 mile hike on a flat trail that offers the opportunity to view the flora and fauna of the uplands desert. The hike will discuss plant physiology and adaptability and the symbiotic relationships of desert life forms. It’s all science so young children may not appreciate this hike. Meet in Area 4 at 9:00 am. |
| Date: 10/29/2009 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Speaker: Ranger Doc |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehcile - Park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/EventsDetailPublishers.aspx?date=10/27/2009&EventID=9576 |
| Location: White Tank Park |
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| Notice of Public Hearing - Maricopa Ready Mix Plant #1 |
| Air Quality |
Date Issued: September 14, 2009
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Maricopa County Air Quality Department at 1001 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, has received a renewal permit application from the following facility:
Maricopa Ready Mix, Plant #1, 10800 W. Rose Garden Ln., Sun City, AZ, Maricopa County
Permit Number: 980797
Facility Type: Concrete Batch Plant
Owner name and address: Maricopa Ready Mix, L.L.C.
5745 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite B110, Scottsdale, AZ
Maricopa County
Air contaminants to be emitted: Particulate Matter, Volatile Organic Compounds
Emissions change: N/A
Activities applicable to action: Concrete Batch Plant
Summary of Confidentiality: N/A
Risk Management Analysis: N/A
Emission Reduction Credits: N/A
The department will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed permit:
Hearing Location: MCDOT Northwest Service Facilities
12975 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, AZ 85374
Hearing Date: Thursday October 29, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments from the public for the proposed air quality permit. Comments should address whether the proposed permit meets the criteria for issuance in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes §§§ 49-426, 49-427 and 49-480. Members of the public may comment in person through either oral statements to a court reporter or through written statements. Written comments shall state the name and mailing address of the person making comment and be signed by that person or authorized agent or attorney. In addition to providing oral or written comments at the hearing, any person may submit written comments to the department at its address above provided they are received no later than Friday October 30, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
The permit application may be reviewed by contacting the Records Management Coordinator at (602) 506-6201 or at the department's address |
| Date: 10/29/2009 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: None |
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| Location: MCDOT Northwest Service Facilities |
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Address:
12975 W. Bell Rd.
Surprise, AZ 85374 |
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| Mobile Pet Adoptions |
| Animal Care and Control Services |
| MCACC's mobile pet adoptions bus will be at PETCO in Glendale. |
| Date: 10/29/2009 |
| Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
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| Location: PETCO |
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Address:
6090 W. Behrend Dr.
Glendale, AZ |
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| Dog License Clinic |
| Animal Care and Control Services |
| MCACC will be issuing dog licenses at the AZ Pet Resort. |
| Date: 10/29/2009 |
| Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
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| Location: AZ Pet Resort |
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Address:
1211 E. Curry
Tempe, AZ |
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| Container Gardening with Edibles with Vynnie McDaniels |
| Green Government |
| Whether you're growing on a balcony, supplementing your garden plot or just wanting to beautify a patio, containers are a great way to produce your own edibles in a manageable way. This step-by-step workshop focuses on challenges of container gardening specific to Phoenix and the Southwest. We will address the basics for growing edibles, flowers and a variety of other plantings in containers. Learn about potting soils, watering options, mulch and the importance of location. Vynnie the Gardener will share his professional tricks-of-the-trade and his holistic methods for success to get big results in a small space. This workshop is ideal for apartment dwellers, homeowners, beginning gardeners, and seasoned green thumbs. |
| Date: 10/29/2009 |
| Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Speaker: Vynnie McDaniels |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: Requested donation: $10 (Cash or check only) |
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| More Info: http://www.phoenixpermaculture.org/events/container-gardening-with-2 |
| Location: MADCAP Theater in Tempe |
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Address:
7th Street West of S. Mill Ave. |
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