Check on water conservation

Follow the progress of Goodyear's water conservation program, known as "H2O 365," by visiting the Water Conservation pages of Goodyear's Web site, www.goodyearaz.gov/h2o365. The average daily water demand is posted weekly.

In 2007, Goodyear water customers' average daily use was 7.3 million gallons. With the new baseball fields being built for the spring training games hosted by the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds, the city's water demand will grow. But the city's goal is to keep that peak demand as low as possible.

Information: call 623-932-3010 or e-mail savewater@goodyearaz.gov.

Reading program ends July 27

Goodyear's Summer Reading Program runs through July 27. Come to City Hall, 190 N. Litchfield Road, to pick up the reading log, game boards and prizes. The program, directed at various ages, is sponsored by the Maricopa County Library District.

The Summer Reading Program is part of the city's effort to bring library services to the city in advance of Goodyear opening its own library in City Center, which is expected to occur in 2010 or 2011.

To find out more about library activities in Goodyear, visit www.goodyearaz.gov/library.

Citizen Academy begins Sept. 11

Learn how local government works by signing up for the 10-week Citizen Academy that begins Sept. 11. Classes will be held at night in various Goodyear city facilities. The academy is open only to residents or business owners in Goodyear and Litchfield Park.

There is a $40 registration fee and dinner will be served at each class.

Information: e-mail Ldillard@good yearaz.gov.

Wal-Mart hosts sports expo

The Young Women's Sports Expo will be presented by Wal-Mart from 9 a.m. to noon July 19 at Desert Edge High School, 15778 W. Yuma Road.

The goal of the expo is to encourage young women to take part in sports to improve their fitness and self-esteem. Guest speakers will share their experiences and philosophy concerning sports and its effect on women who take part. A panel of coaches, athletes and nutrition professionals will speak and answer questions.

Information: 623-882-7525.