Goodyear's younger generation has a chance to shape their futures and their city through the Goodyear Youth Commission, applications for which are open until May 17. Only 13% and 8% of surveyed participants showed interest in community service and learning about city government respectively, signaling a need for greater youth engagement in civic areas, according to the recent Good Neighbor Alert.

Keep your calendar free for a slew of community events ranging from the Goodyear Night Market to lectures on art, history, and a host of self-care and gardening workshops detailed by the same Good Neighbor Alert; these are designed to not only entertain but also educate the residents of Goodyear, mixing shopping with local culture and hands-on learning experiences.

Attention to mental well-being isn't being left behind, with Mental Health Awareness month being commemorated by a special self-care program on May 25, where participants can arm themselves with strategies for self-care and take home their own coping kit – an opportunity not to be missed, as highlighted in the aforementioned Alert.

Meanwhile, the city honors the legacy of a beloved community figure, Edwin 'Skip' Hopler, who not only had a distinguished military career but continued to contribute to Goodyear through his work on the Judicial Advisory Committee and as a graduate of the city's Leadership Enrichment And Development Class, his touching story a testament to the indelible impact that one dedicated citizen can have on a community.

Voters in Goodyear should be on the lookout for their mail-in ballots for the General Plan 2035, with the City Clerk's office urging every registered voter to participate in the upcoming all-mail election taking place on May 21, as reported by the Good Neighbor Alert. For those puzzled about their registration status, ample online resources are available to verify and get you ready for your civic duty.