The Simpson Stump - October 2022

Communities Matter. Community Matters.

G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) is a day for Arizonans to join forces and promote awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. G.A.I.N. showcases the importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight for a safer Arizona. This year’s event is poised to be our most action packed. We will have face painters, balloon sculptors, a bouncy house, Phoenix Fire Department with a truck to check out, grillable yumminess and soft drinks provided by your Co-Chairs. Everything else is potluck. Bring a side or dessert to share. We'll be holding a raffle ($1 a ticket or an arm’s length for $20) with proceeds going toward the annual holiday luminary display in December. Typically, G.A.I.N. events are visited by folks from your City Councilperson’s office, our Community Action Officer, and other city representatives involved in our neighborhood. This is a great opportunity to mingle with them and chat. Everyone living in or around Simpson Neighborhood is welcome to come join us at 1944 W Luke Ave from 4pm to 7pm October 15th.

As always, assistance would be greatly appreciated in setting up and taking down the block party, so head over around 3:00 if you’re interested in helping!

What Can the City Help With

The City of Phoenix offers resources to neighborhoods and individuals. These can include: online bill pay, street maintenance issues, reporting graffiti, litter, & encampments and more. All of these can be accessed online or via their app.

Online: phoenix.gov/myPHX311

What Can the Neighborhood Help With

The Simpson Neighborhood Association was able to procure a Blockwatch Grant for 2021 and again for 2022. This funding has allowed for the purchase of safety, security tools, & community building equipment to be shared or available free of charge to neighbors.

Items available to neighbors:

• Large Padlocks (for gates)

• Small Padlocks (for elec)

• Smart Switches

• Outlet Timers

• Stencils for Address Numbers

• Safety Vests for litter pick up events

Also available to borrow as needed:

• Pop up tents

• Tables

• Chairs

• Portable Generator

• Portable PA System

These are available on a first come first serve basis, and can be checked out for up to a week at a time. Please contact your co-chairs Steven or Randi to coordinate your needs.

Community Updates

As there are always things going on in a neighborhood and city this size, we will be working to share a few of the more timely ones here:

• Trash and Recycling Services are changing days, our new day will be Tuedays starting October 4th.

• Do not block sidewalks with vehicles. The intent is to ensure that pedestrians, including those in wheelchairs, with canes, or walking strollers can use the sidewalk without having to move into yards or streets.

• Increase in graffiti and illegal dumping - please help us report! Large issues almost always start small help us resolve those smaller issues early by reporting graffiti at myPHX311, and reporting illegal dumping in progress to Crime Stop at 602-262-6151

Upcoming Events

• Simpson Neighborhood G.A.I.N. Potluck and Block Party - October 15th from 4 pm to 7 pm

• Tour of Choice Learning Academy (formerly RE Simpson School) - October 18th @ 5:30 pm

• Simpson Neighborhood Meeting - October 18th 6:30 pm - Choice Learning Academy

• Bulk Trash Placement - December 17th (date has been CHANGED)

• Bulk Trash Pickup - December 26th

• Annual Holiday Luminary Display - December 16 & 17th

• Hot Chocolate Social - December 16th @ 6 pm - 1944 W Luke Ave

Get Involved

Volunteer Opportunities abound especially now that we have funding and additional administrative overhead.

• Volunteers to help set up for events.

• Donate sodas etc to share with neighbors.

• Volunteers to assist as a treasurer

• Volunteers to assist as a secretary willing to help coordinate future newsletters, record minutes, etc.

Follow Us

Look for Simpson Neighborhood Group on Facebook or join Nextdoor for additional online interactions.