Food Day offers free education workshops on healthy eating and nutrition, cooking demonstrations with Valley chefs, gardening tips, a special farmer’s market event, Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) activities and a Healthy Kids Zone with games! At noon, attendees can join the FiTPHX Apple Crunch to set a record for the most apples crunched at once!

Phoenix Food Day is full of fun activities, cool information and lots of food! The goal is to celebrate healthy, affordable and sustainably produced food. This will be the place to have lots of fun and enjoy live music in a family-oriented atmosphere. Details:

Saturday, Oct. 21

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Eastlake Park & Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

15th & Jefferson Sts.

For more information, visit the Phoenix Food Day website

The Weekly Connection Newsletter for City of Phoenix Employees • October 18, 2017

PHOENIX FOOD DAY POLITICAL ACTIVITY

As a reminder, the Mayor and Council approved a new policy at the Sept. 27, 2016 Policy meeting regarding city employees’ ability to participate in Phoenix Mayor and Council elections.

For city of Phoenix elections, the new policy allows city employees to privately express their political opinions with certain restrictions. However, city employees may participate to a greater extent in national, state, county and other municipal elections outside of the city of Phoenix. A.R. 2.16 outlines the several permissible activities that may be conducted in these outside elections.

If you have any questions, please review the new A.R. 2.16 and discuss the issue with your supervisor.

LOTS OF HEALTHY FUN

WEAR PURPLE

You are encouraged to wear purple tomorrow, Oct. 19, in observance of domestic violence awareness month. Oct. 19 is designated as the statewide day to raise awareness, so wear your purple and share via social media using #AZWearPurpleDay. Employees who have an official city uniform should continue to wear it.

The following employee is accepting leave donations. If you’d like to help; use eChris to make your donation:

Shannon Hoffman, communications operator, Police

LEAVE DONATIONS

The Hands & Hearts Street Faire is the highlight of the city’s Community Service Fund Drive. This year’s fundraising goal is $850,000 to benefit health & human services agencies that serve our community. There’s free parking in the 305 Garage for employees during the event (bring your employee ID). Faire items include:

Food: Burgers, nachos, Indian fry bread, ice cream, pulled pork sandwiches, street tacos, etc.

Games: Cornhole tournaments, caricatures, etc.

Items for Sale/Drawings: Gift baskets, backyard Jenga set, Cardinals tickets, t-shirts, etc.

Details:

Thursday, Oct. 19

10:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Adams St. between 2nd & 3rd Aves.

HANDS & HEARTS FAIRE JOB OF THE WEEK

Featured listing: Management Intern ($44,678)

This one year, full-time program is designed to attract, develop and retain talented individuals with an interest in a local government management career. Individuals holding a master’s degree or those who will have satisfactorily completed all coursework for a master’s degree by June 25, 2018 are eligible to apply. Apply by Jan. 22, 2018.

Here’s the link to the most recent Job postings.

We are all very excited for Chuck but sad to see him go!Deputy Public Works Director Chuck Hamstra began working for the city 27 years ago and will be retiring on Oct. 31 (yes on Halloween … spooky, right?!?!?).

His first job with the city was as an engineer in the Disposal Division. After that, he became superintendent at the 27th Ave. Transfer Station. He then spent several years with Field Services and Special Operations before becoming a compliance officer back with the disposal division. In 2013, Chuck earned his title as Deputy Public Works Director. You are invited to send Chuck best wishes in person during a retirement celebration. Details:

Wednesday, Oct. 25

Valley Bar, 130 N. Central Ave.

4 - 7 p.m.

HAPPY RETIREMENT CHUCK!

COOL IN YOUR ZIP

With a name like Fairytale Brownies, there has to be an interesting story right? Well there is! In the 85040, Fairytale Brownies is more than just delicious treats...it's also about community and it's this week’s Cool in Your ZIP!

35 YEARS!

Join city Librarian Rita Hamilton and community leaders for a celebration of Mesquite Library’s past, present and future. Help celebrate 35 years of serving the public with voices of the community that make Mesquite Library special. Following the program, there will be a presentation on the value of the Mesquite tree in Arizona and a variety of crafts for children. Details:

Saturday, Oct. 21

10 a.m. - noon

4525 E. Paradise Village Pkwy.

Looking to break up the monotony of the work week? Downtown professionals and students are invited to “Wednesday Wind Up” at Civic Space Park (west side of ASU’s downtown campus). The lunchtime social brings together food trucks, games and activities and free live music. Details:

Oct. 25, Nov. 8 & 22 and Dec. 13

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Visit the city’s calendar for details about each week’s entertainment and food truck options

WEDNESDAY WIND UP

Phoenix won this Emmy for its extensive TV series on how the city was totally prepared to host the Phoenix Final Four. Hats off to our team from PHX-TV and the Communications Office for producing such an important video project to help residents be prepared ahead of the crowds. To view the "PHX Full Access" series, check out the city's YouTube page. YouTube.com/CityofPhoenixAZ

WHAT AN HONOR!