Pinnacle Peak Opened Ahead of Schedule
Pinnacle Peak, from 83rd to 87th Avenue, was scheduled to be closed until December 14.  Work was finished ahead of schedule and the road was reopened on December 7.  That's a nice treat!

Happy Valley Road Construction
Construction on Happy Valley Road will begin in January.  This is to construct the missing segment over New River between 91st Avenue and Terramar Blvd.  Due to the construction more trucks will be in the area of 83rd Avenue.  Please take caution and watch your speed; we want everyone to be safe in the new year!

Holiday Trash Collection
The holidays are always a busy time- especially for our garbage containers!  Make sure you know when your pick-up days are, so you don't miss your collection time!  A complete schedule for the Christmas and New Year holidays is available here.

Christmas Tree Drop Off
When the time comes to take down the tree, there's no need to worry about where to take it for disposal.  The Solid Waste Department is making disposal very easy for residents by offering a curbside pick-up program!  Collection begins in early January and you must prepare your tree by removing ornaments, tinsel, lights, etc.  For more information, click here.

Public Information Meeting-Happy Valley Road Improvements
Are you interested in learning about the new improvements planned for Happy Valley Road, from Lake Pleasant to 67th Avenue?  If so, please attend this meeting to learn about and discuss this major improvement coming to our city and the Mesquite District                                                                                                                                                                                                           When:   Wednesday, December 19                                                                                      Where:  Liberty High School, 9621 W Speckled Gecko Drive                                                    Time:    6:00-8:00 p.m. 

More information on the project can be found at www.peoriaaz.gov/BuildingPeoria

Holiday Break Camp
It's almost time for holiday break!  Peoria and Deer Valley Schools will be closed from December 21, 2007-January 4, 2008. The Peoria Community Services Department offers Holiday Break Camp at 4 convenient locations throughout our city.  Have you tried one of their programs? The hours are amazing (6:30 am-6:00 pm) the cost is extremely reasonable ($23/day; includes the daily field trip) and the kids will have a great time!  For more information and to download the registration forms, click here.

Hazardous Waste Drop Off
The Solid Waste Division is accepting a multitude of items at the Peoria Sports Complex this Saturday, December 15 from 8 am- noon.  For a complete list of accepted items, click here.

Holiday Wishes
As the year comes to a close, I would like to thank each and every Mesquite resident for giving me the opportunity to represent you as your councilmember.  It has been an honor to serve you throughout this year and I look forward to next year with great anticipation!  We have a bright future ahead of us and many wonderful new experiences facing us in the new year.  Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season for you and your family