Paseo de Luces

Celebrate the holidays with the City of Tolleson’s high
-spirited festivities at the annual Luces de Navidad
Festival. Luces de Navidad has been taking place in
the City of Tolleson for more than a decade and each
year more and more people come from near and far
to take part of the wonderful festivities. The event will
feature a carnival, a variety of performances and
presentations.
Entertainment/Activities
Dec. 13th
Teen Dance
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Carnival
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Dec. 14th
Carnival
12:00-10:00 p.m.
Visit from Santa
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Rave
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Ballet Folklorico de Tolleson 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Paseo de Luces Ground Breaking Ceremony
6:30 p.m.
Luces Parade
7:00 p.m.
Soul Persuasion Band
6:00-10:00 p.m.
¡Venga a celebra los días festivos con la ciudad de
Tolleson en el Festival de Luces de Navidad.
Luces de Navidad se ha llevado a cabo en la ciudad
de Tolleson por más de una década y cada año más
y más gente viene de cerca y lejos a participar de las
fiestas maravillosas. El evento contará con un
carnaval, una gran variedad de espectáculos y
presentaciones.
Entretenimiento/Actividades
13 de dic.
Baile de Jóvenes
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Carnaval
6:00-10:00 p.m.
14 de dic.
Carnaval
12:00-10:00 p.m.
Visita de Santa Claus
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Rave
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Ballet Folklorico de Tolleson 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Dec. 15
Carnival
Salsa Contest
Reality Band
12:00-8:00 p.m.
2:00-3:30 p.m.
5:00-8:00 p.m.
This is an event you will not want to miss! Those of
you that have made it a family tradition to come
participate in Luces de Navidad know how much
fun it is for the entire family, so tell everyone you
know to come on down to Tolleson!
For more information visit www.tollesonaz.org
or call Parks and Recreation at 623-474-4992.
Inauguración de Paseo de Luces
6:30 p.m.
Desfile de Luces
7:00 p.m.
Banda “Soul Persuasion”
6:00-10:00 p.m.
15 de dic.
Carnaval
12:00-8:00 p.m.
Concurso de Salsas
2:00-3:00 p.m..
“Reality Band”
Este es un evento que no querrás perderte! Aquellos
de ustedes que han hecho una tradición de la familia
en participar en Luces de Navidad saben lo
divertido que es para toda la familia así que dígales a
todos que venga a Tolleson.
Para más información visite www.tollesonaz.org
o llame a Parques y Recreación al 623-474-4992.
See Tolleson in a New Light:
Paseo de Luces
Are you looking for a place to unwind?
A place to take the family for a pleasant
dinner, shopping and great fun? Well if
you are, the place you are looking for is
Paseo de Luces.
Paseo de Luces is the downtown
shopping district that the City of
Tolleson is planning on revitalizing. It
will be a place where residents and
visitors alike will be able to come
together to celebrate and become part of Tolleson’s
extended family. The City of Tolleson prides itself in
honoring its past and positioning its future by
supporting a diverse growth environment that
maintains and enriches the quality of life in everyone.
In doing so, they want to provide you and visitors to
the community an amazing vibrant shopping and
entertainment district. They are extremely committed to
this vision.
There will be having an innovative breaking ground
ceremony during the annual Luces de Navidad
Celebration. It will truly be an experience you want to
be a part of. It will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday,
December 14th in front of the Tolleson Elementary
School District. .
To find out how to have your
business become a part of Paseo
de Luces contact the Office of
Economic Development at
623-474-4998.
11th Annual Tolleson Teen Leadership Conference:
Kids at Hope
This year at the 11th
Annual Teen
Leadership Conference
held in Valencia,
California the focus was
Kids at Hope. The City
of Tolleson and the
Tolleson Elementary School District are working
together putting into practice the Kids at Hope
philosophy, which inspires and empowers families and
organizations serving youth and entire communities to
create an environment where all children experiences
success, NO EXCEPTIONS! The goal is to continue to
create a culture in the Tolleson community that fosters
the success of all children, no exceptions.
At the leadership conference teens learned about the
importance of identifying those adults in their lives that
believe and have a positive connection with them. The
teens established meaningful and sustainable
relationships with adults such as John Paul Lopez,
Randy Babchuck, Inez Babchuck, Frances Garcia,
Anthony Piña and Monica Tarazon. They
participated in many activities that helped them
identify adults that are making a difference in their
lives. They also focused on their future plans at
each one of their destination points of home &
family, education & career, community & service,
and leisure & recreation.
Throughout the year, both the school district and
city will continue to provide the children and
teens with opportunities that support the Kids at
Hope philosophy.
How can you make a difference? How can
you become one of those adults making
connections with children and teens of our
community? For more information Call the
City of Tolleson Park and Rec Office 623-4744992 or email rbabchuck@tollesonaz.org
City of Tolleson
9555 W. Van Buren
Tolleson, AZ 85353
Phone: 623-936-7111
Fax: 623-936-7117
www.tollesonaz.org
www.facebook/tollesonazgov
City Council
Mayor Adolfo Gamez
Vice Linda M. Laborin
Clorinda Erives
Jose “Diego” Espinoza
Kathie Farr
Albert P. Mendoza
Juan F. Rodriguez
City Management
City Manager Reyes Medrano
Asst. City Manager John Paul Lopez
City Clerk Christine Hagen
Departments
Building Department
623-936-7111
Citizen Queries
623-936-2776
Comm. Action Program 623-936-2760
Garbage/Trash Service
623-936-7141
Park & Recreation
623-936-2705
Senior Center
623-936-2760
Tolleson Library
623-936-2746
Water/Wastewater
623-936-3381
The residents of Tolleson, city staff and partnering
organizations exemplified a si se puede attitude and
commitment on Pride Day. Over 300 volunteers including
residents came out to support the City of Tolleson. Volunteers
helped out by:
Repaint pecan trees along 91st Ave and Van Buren
Paint 3 homes in the community
Clean up streets
It was amazing to see how many members from the
community including our fire department, police department
and city hall staff showed up to really make a difference!
A special thanks to the Tolleson Teen Council, Team
Gallardo, Tolleson New Global Citizens, Tolleson
Woman’s Club, Tolleson Ballet Folklorico, CEA/Light
House, Young Life, and Team Frajio/Chaves and to
everyone present for your support and commitment!
Tolleson Spotlight
What’s on your mind? Tell us about your favorite Tolleson
place of business, favorite dish at a Tolleson restaurant, a
story about an act of citizenship, heroism, or great
community involvement. This is your opportunity to share
your positive experiences or acknowledge someone whether
it by a child or an adult within your community. In order
for your entries to be considered for the following month
they need to be submitted to the City of Tolleson by the 5th
of each month for the upcoming month.
Please send entries by mail to:
Tolleson Newsletter
9555 W. Van Buren St.
Tolleson, AZ 85353
Or via email to public.affairs@tollesonaz.org
Important Sanitation Dates to Remember:
NO CONTAINER SERVICE
Dec. 25 & Jan. 1
Recycle your Christmas Tree
Jan 2 thru Jan 16
9050 W. Van Buren (N.E. corner of 91st Ave & Van Buren)
Drop off times: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.