City of Peoria, Arizona Government

09/04/2026

Business Owners: Strengthen Your Tax Knowledge with the Arizona Department of Revenue on Sept. 10!

Whether you're launching a new business or looking for a refresher on Arizona's Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT), this introductory workshop will provide practical information to help you better understand your tax responsibilities and stay compliant.

Who should attend?
✔️ Business Owners
✔️ CPAs
✔️ Enrolled Agents (EAs)
✔️ Tax Attorneys

Workshop topics include:
• TPT Features
• TPT vs. Use Tax
• Licensing Requirements
• Filing Frequency & Thresholds
• Location-Based Reporting
• Tax Rates
• Exemption Certificates
• Deduction Codes
• Added Tax vs. Factored Tax
• Best Practices
• Real-World Examples
• Live Q&A

This workshop is designed for all business owners and covers the fundamentals of Arizona business taxes. Please note that industry-specific tax topics will not be covered.

Register today:

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) cordially invites you to attend a Business Tax Workshop hosted by the City of Peoria.

09/04/2026

Fall sports are here, but the Arizona heat isn’t done yet.

As Peoria families head back to the soccer fields and football sidelines, Andrea Robinson talks with Peoria Fire-Medical Department about how to spot heat illness early...and when it becomes a 911 emergency.

09/04/2026

Please be advised of the following closures for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 7:

• City Hall
• Peoria Library branches. Please note that outside book drops will be unavailable during the closure.
• The William L. Patena Community Center

The Rio Vista Recreation Center will close at 4 p.m.

Trash collection will resume as usual. Starting in 2026, collection delays will only occur on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Learn more at www.peoriaaz.gov/holidaytrash.

09/03/2026

Join us Sept. 16 at Haymaker North Peoria for a morning of coffee & connection! ☕

The City of Peoria's Coffee & Business Meetups are a great opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs, learn about business resources, funding opportunities, technical assistance, and educational programs.

📅 Upcoming Dates:
• September 16
• October 21
• November 18

🕤 9:30–10:30 AM

📍 Haymaker North Peoria
24759 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy., Peoria, AZ

Save your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peoria-economic-development-coffee-and-business-meetup-tickets-1997454345718

09/03/2026

We're hiring:
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Apply by Sept. 6 ✨

09/02/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Somos Peoria! 💚

From September 15 through October 17, Peoria comes alive with live music, incredible food, cultural performances, comedy, custom cars and community celebrations -- all completely free. See full details at www.peoriaaz.gov/events.

Sept. 15: Somos Peoria Kickoff, opening ceremony with cultural performances.
Peoria City Hall | 8401 W. Monroe St. | Noon-1 p.m.

Sept. 20: Taco Fest & Concert – Guitarras Latinas. Sample and vote for your fav taco!
Paloma Park | 29799 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy | 3–6 p.m.

Sept. 27: Concert in the Park – Soulitify.
Sweetwater Park | 7460 W. Sweetwater Ave. | 4–6 p.m.

Oct. 4: Concert in the Park – Powerdrive Band
Osuna Park | 10510 N. 83rd Ave. | 4–6 p.m.

*All concerts will have food and beverages for purchase, including a b**r & margarita garden*

Oct. 10: Peoria's 2nd Saturdays with special Hispanic Heritage Month programming
Downtown Peoria | 4–8 p.m.

Oct. 17: Bombs Without Boundaries Car Show
Peoria City Hall & Centennial Plaza | 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Custom cars, live entertainment and cultural performances, food and specialty vendors, and activities

Visit www.peoriaaz.gov/events to see full details and library events.

09/01/2026

Let's get cookin', Peoria! 🧑‍🍳

The Peoria Community Center has a variety of cooking classes for kids, teens and families. Spots are limited -- reserve your child's spot today by calling 623-773-7436 or visiting https://ow.ly/CfcP50ZHYnL.

Teen Cooking Class
Course #132140 | $60 for six weeks
Thursdays, September 10 - October 15 | 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Online signup: https://ow.ly/a6CH50ZHYq9

Build a Spooky Gingerbread House
Course #132141 | $30 per family
Three-day workshop October 12 - 14 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Online signup: https://ow.ly/tkWH50ZHYnO

Teens Take on Thanksgiving
Course #132138 | $30 for two nights
Two-day workshop November 9 & 10 | 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Online signup: https://ow.ly/B57C50ZHYnM

09/01/2026

FREE CONCERT this Wednesday in Peoria 🎹 The Pam Morita Band is kicking off the September Mix Concert Series at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Secure your free ticket here: https://theaterworks.org/events/?type=City%20Event

"My Asian Heart" is a musical journey into Pam Morita's cultural Japanese heritage and life. Through Pam's original music and a few standards, the show covers important events in her life as well as in her family's history. The music demonstrates the resilience of the Japanese community through adversity, and concludes that love and acceptance overcomes all.

Joining her will be Allen Ames on violin and guitar, Wen Wu on woodwinds, Ben Hedquist on bass, Steve Fitch on drums, and special guest, Bob Kubota, as the narrator.

08/31/2026

Rain in the forecast? Turn off the sprinklers! 🌧💧

Just half an inch of rain means your yard’s already covered — no need to water again for a few days. Let the storm do the work and save water while you’re at it!

Track rainfall in your area 👉 https://alert.fcd.maricopa.gov/alert/Google/v3/mobile.html