Michael and Nancy Jackson proprietors of BeDillon’s Restaurant and The Property Conference Center began removing plastic straws from their locations this summer and shortly after reached out to other local businesses. 

Participation and support from other establishments are growing. With many committing to using the remainder of their plastic supplies and preparing to make the transition as well. Most will offer an alternative option for customers who require straws. 

Area locations who have removed or are preparing to remove plastic straws:
Bedillon's Restaurant
The Property Conference Center
Creative Cafe
McMasher's Sports Bar & Grill
Eva's Fine Mexican Food
Francisco Grande
Big House Cafe
CGQ
AND the list is growing!!!
 

For more information or to join the movement, contact Michael at BeDillon’s
3933, 800 N Park Ave, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
bedillonsrestaurant.com

There are many items that take up space in landfills and litter our communities. Businesses are not the only ones who can do more; by choosing not to use plastic straws or making and effort to properly disposing of items, we too can make a difference. 

Please continue doing your part to keep our desert beautiful! 

City of Casa Grande Landfill
5200 S. ChuiChu Road
Open 7:00 am – 4:00 pm | Monday – Saturday
(520) 421-8628
https://casagrandeaz.gov/landfill-guidelines/

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2018MEDIA CONTACT:
Kayla Fulmer
Public Information Officer
(520) 421-8627
kayla_fulmer@casagrandeaz.gov 
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City Offices Closed for Fourth of July Holiday
CASA GRANDE, AZ - All City of Casa Grande offices, including both branches of the library, will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 for the Fourth of July holiday. Emergency services will remain operational, as well as the Palm Island Aquatic Park which will be open for special holiday hours from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm with half priced admission.

Trash collection is not affected but recycling normally collected on Wednesday will be collected on Thursday along with normal Thursday collection. The Casa Grande Landfill will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 and will return to normal operating hours, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 5.

The community is also reminded of the annual Fourth of July Celebration held at the Paul Mason Sportsplex, where recreation staff will be hosting relay races, inflatables, water slides, music, contests, vendors, and more. Gates open at 6:30 pm for activities, and the fireworks show presented by the City of Casa Grande and SRP will begin at approximately 9:00 pm.  A variety of concessions will be available for purchase as well.

For more information on the holiday trash schedule, please contact the Public Works Department at (520) 421-8625 or click here. For more information on the Fourth of July celebration, please click here. 

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​In anticipation of this road treatment, residents are asked to remember the following:

• Work will take place between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Mondaythrough Friday.
• Trash will be collected on normal scheduled pickup days before roadway work begins. Please be sure to place containers out by 6:00 am. 
• Please refrain from draining or discharging water onto the roadway during scheduled workdays. 
• On-street parking will not be permitted while resurfacing takes place.
• Please be careful to not drive through freshly sealed areas, as it could track on your tires and driveway.

Drivers are asked to be patient during this process, and know that everything will be done to keep inconveniences and delays to a minimum. For questions or more information, please call the project hotline at (520) 381-1148.

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Kick off Cinco de Mayo weekend at @lLa Cocina Food Truck Festival Friday, May 4th with a special performance by Ballet Folklorico Del Sol and live music by Sierra Sounds. Food trucks for the evening include: Feli's Y Sol, Philly Up Food Truck, Rockito's, Der Brat Wagen Food Truck, Excuse My Crepe, Raspados Locos and much more!!! 
This is the last event of the season so DON'T MISS THE FUN!!! 
Friday, May 4th from 5:30-9:00 p.m. 280 E. 3rd St in Downtown Casa Grande. *Family friendly event*

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16, 2018
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kayla Fulmer
Public Information Officer
(520) 421-8627
kayla_fulmer@casagrandeaz.gov 
Kick Off Summer at Movie in the Park
CASA GRANDE, AZ - The City of Casa Grande Community Services Department invites the community to Movie in the Park, on Friday, April 27 at Carr McNatt Park, located at 1115 N. Brown Ave. The event will feature Disney's Coco, with activities beginning at 6:00 pm and the movie starting at 7:30 pm.
 
Families are encouraged to arrive early for pre-show activities including bounce houses, crafts and food trucks. The event is free and open to the public. Limited seating is available so blankets or low lawn chairs are encouraged.
 
For the latest updates on the Movie in the Park, or the Community Services Department's other family friendly events, follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
 
For more information about the event, please call (520) 421-8677, ext. 4561.

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CASA GRANDE, AZ - The City of Casa Grande Community Services Department invites the community and their families to come out and play at the 10th Annual Day of Play on Friday, September 8 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Carr McNatt Park.
 
Participants will enjoy music and activities such as whiffle ball, disc golf, an obstacle course and more. The local NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick competition will also be held during the event for children ages 6 to 15. Local organizations will also be present with informational booths, and at the end of the evening there will be a raffle for all participants for a brand new bicycle. All activities are free and open to the public.
 
This is a family event designed to celebrate the City of Casa Grande's Playful City USA designation, which the City has received for the ninth year in a row. Playful Cities are recognized as providing active play opportunities to residents of their community through programs and partnerships.
 
For the latest updates on the Day of Play event, or the Community Services Department's other family friendly events, follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
 
For more information on this event or to host a play activity on this day, please call (520) 421-8677, ext 4561.

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City Launches Updated Website with New Features 
CASA GRANDE, AZ - The City of Casa Grande is excited to announce the launch of its redesigned website, casagrandeaz.gov, which now contains several new features to enhance user experience, navigation, and content.  

"We've spent several months evaluating and applying feedback, trends, and analytics in preparation for the launch of this new site," said Public Information Officer, Kayla Fulmer. "The new casagrandeaz.gov is just one of our many initiatives to make it as easy as possible for residents to get information, request services and find out what's happening in their city."
Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore the new website and its enhanced features, which include:

• Mobile Compatibility: Created with smart-phone and tablet users in mind, the website utilizes "responsive design" to display accurately on internet browsers and mobile devices.

• Simplified Page Layouts: In order to help users locate information more quickly, excess pages have been eliminated in favor of tabs. Each department page includes a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) tab as well as relevant contact information, hours of operation, fees, popular documents and links, and a map to the department's facility or office. Additionally, each page now includes a News and Updates section to provide timely, in-depth information on projects, events, or news.

• Searchable Citywide Calendar: The calendar provides information on all upcoming events, classes, public notices, and meetings. More detail is provided than on the previous site, and users can now search and filter the calendar by topic, venue, or category.

•  Document Center: There is now a centralized location that houses key documents for all of the city's departments. Users are able to search using document titles or keywords, or can browse by selecting the corresponding department's folder.

•  One-Click Footer: For easy navigation, the footer now contains links to the most utilized elements of the website. The sections of the footer include links to the most popular services, forms to report issues or problems to city staff, quick links to resource pages, and links to stay connected with the city via social media, email notifications, and Channel 11.

Users are reminded that old bookmarks to city website pages may now produce errors, and are encouraged to update those links while using the new site. 

Questions and feedback on the new city website are encouraged, and can be directed to Web Services and Media Coordinator, Libby Hanks by email or at (520) 421-8600.


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