Peoria News

With the start of a new school year underway, the City of Peoria is encouraging students, families, and drivers to practice back-to-school safety. If your child is walking to school, plan the route ahead and choose the safest path with the least street crossings. Teach children the rules of the road, to obey all traffic signs, and follow the directions of school crossing guards. Teach children not to talk to strangers or accept rides from anyone other than approved friends and family. While driving, remember to slow down in school zones, always yield to children in crosswalks, and do not drive distracted. To ensure the safety of all students, the Peoria Police Department will be strictly enforcing traffic safety and parking in and around school zones. 

Peoria Community Center Hosts Vaccine Event   

The Maricopa County Public Health Department is hosting a Back-to-School Vaccine Event at the Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W. Jefferson St. on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. At the event, children can receive all vaccines needed to go back to school. The Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines will also be offered free of charge to children and adults. Additional services will be available, including free AHCCCS enrollment and free dental screening for children ages 0-5. For more information, call 602-506-6767. For information on the Peoria Community Center, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/communitycenter.

 The City of Peoria and Vitalant are hosting a public blood drive on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Peoria Police Department North Precinct, located at 23100-B N. Lake Pleasant Parkway. There is a critical need for blood, so every donation makes a difference. Donors will be entered to win a 2022 VW Taos S, donated by Valley Volkswagen dealers. Schedule your appointment at www.donors.vitalant.org (blood drive code: 10053034).