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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09 Euless Today2022 *September THE PUBLA OFFI%ON Of EL1I. Y o F Dear Citizens, Have you ever taken a tour of Heritage Park, walked across the Old Iron Bridge or gazed at the trees in the Historic Tree Grove? If so, then you have seen firsthand some of the wonderful work that the Historical Preservation Committee does. The mission of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee is to preserve and promote an awareness of the historical heritage of the area and to demonstrate how it defines current culture and provides a bridge between yesterday, today and tomorrow. The Committee works to preserve and protect the culture, genealogy, archives, structures and historical treasures of the City. Volunteers are an essential part of this Committee. If you are interested in volunteering for the Historical Preservation Committee, it is actively looking for new members and it could really use your help. For more information about becoming a volunteer, please call Suzy McCormick at 817-919-1008. OlEe: CPR Blitz October 21 & 22, 8 a.m. Meet at 6 Stones Campus West 209 N. Industrial in Bedford City offices will be closed September 5 for Labor A; Trash and recycling service will run as sch ed. Does your home or yard need resuscitating? Have you considered CPR? The Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) program is a joint effort between 6 Stones, and the cities of Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, businesses, nonprofit organizations and churches to help struggling homeowners make necessary home repairs. The CPR program provides help to homeowners who are in the greatest need of assistance and are unable to perform the necessary work themselves. For an application and to determine if you are eligible for this program, please visit www.eulesstx.gov/cpr or call 817-685-1821. st6nes. COMM0�� 1��On Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. • Euless, TX 76039. 817-685-1400 • eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov Uverse Ch. 99 • Euless Cable Channel 16 September 11 Ceremony Sunday, September H, 9 a.m. 9111 Memorial Fire Administration 201 N. Ector Drive Please join us for a ceremony to remember the lives of the heroes who were lost during the attack on our nation. The City of Euless is the proud owner of an artifact from the World Trade Center. The artifact is a 12-foot-long, 6,000-pound steel beam from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This memorial sits in front of the Euless Fire Administration Building as a memorial to the thousands killed that tragic day. No Drones Allowed at Certain Parks In partnership with DFW Airport, the City of Euless has prohibited the use of drones at parks within close proximity to the airport. This partnership aims to minimize the risk of an incident between drones and aircraft. Drone use is prohibited at the following parks: • Villages of Bear Creek Park • Bob Eden Park • McCormick Park • Trailwood Park For more information about drone usage, call 817-835-4841. Labor Day is the Last Call for Fun at the Aquatic Park! 300 West Midway Drive Labor Day Weekend Hours: Saturday & Sunday, September 3 & 4, Noon — 7: 00 p.m. Monday, September S, Noon — 6:00 p.m. Spend Labor Day weekend at the Euless Family Life Aquatic Park. The Aquatic Park is closing for the season after Monday, September 5, so this is your last chance to enjoy the pool and the other aquatic activities this park has to offer. Bring your entire family to the Aquatic Park. There is something to do for people of all ages. You can float down the lazy river, enjoy the water playground, splash in the fountains, go down the flume slides, hop across the lily pad walk or just relax on the lounge chairs beside the pool. Bring your favorite picnic foods or visit the concession stand, so you can stay all day. Board and Commission Members The City of Euless has 14 Boards and Commissions that have been established by City Charter, City Council or State Law. Examples of some of these Board and Commissions include the: Library Board, Crime Control and Prevention District Board, Parks and Leisure Services Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Animal Shelter Advisory Board and more. The City Council selects the board members and these appointments are for two or three-year terms. Board appointees perform invaluable public service that can shape the quality of life in Euless and reflect the varied interests that are unique to our community. For more information, contact the City Secretary's Office at 817- 685-1434 or visit www.eulesstx.gov/cso. Solicitors Permit Euless requires solicitors to wear an identifiable traffic safety vest and an identification badge. If a solicitor appears at your door, ask to see this permit if it's not prominently displayed. The badge will provide the name and address of the solicitor, solicitor's employer, principal or organization, and kind of goods or services to be sold or offered for sale. In hopes to keep deceptive practices out of Euless, solicitors who ask for cash deposits or advance payments for future delivery of services are now required to pay a bond. Tips to recognize a registered solicitor: • Must wear a traffic safety vest and visibly display the issued City of Euless badge • Are not allowed to distribute to a house with a posted sign that says "NO SOLICITORS" or "NO TRESPASSING" • Are not allowed before 8:30 a.m. or after dark or 9 p.m., whichever is earlier on a given day • Are not permitted to place a flyer outside a home if there are existing flyers present • A minor must be under the constant supervision of a person 18 years of age or older There are a few exceptions to the solicitors' ordinance that do not require registration with the City including: political or religious support or recruitment, and government employees posting code violations, water restrictions, utility outages, burn bans, special event impacts, security issues, etc. If the solicitor is in any way rude, discourteous or otherwise suspicious, call 9-1-1 and an officer will respond to investigate the situation. The Chief of Police can suspend permits if necessary. For more information or questions regarding this ordinance, please call 817-685-1500. Senior October Events Senior members, don't miss out on the October fun! Sign-up in person on September 1 st for all our field trips and events. Registration starts at 8 a.m. in person only, and you must be a senior center member. I817-G85-1400 WW.0Ulesstxg0v Euless Library Foundation The Euless Library Foundation (ELF) is declaring September to be "Support the Foundation" month! The Euless Library Foundation began in 1993 with the purpose of supporting public art, special events, and other library needs. This organization has provided the beautiful artwork throughout the building, the most recent being the bubble wall in the entrance. There are two ways you can support the Foundation: 1. Consider becoming a supporting member. Annual memberships start at $15 per year. Contact the library at library. eulesstx. gov to join. 2. Join the ELF on Sunday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m. for a fabulous Murder Mystery dinner at the library called Murder in the Stacks! Wear a costume depicting your favorite murder mystery character or author. Prizes will be awarded and fun is guaranteed! There will also be chances to participate in a wine pull and a book pull. Ticket prices are $45 per person. Contact the library at library. eulesstx. gov for tickets and more information. F RIP TO THE LIBRAR =ON UP TODAY! Let's go to the library! Need to visit the library? Need to drop off books or get your library card? Let us help you get your library errand done! Please meet us at the Euless Family Life Senior Center on Thursday, September 15 at 1 p.m. We will take you to the library and return to the senior center by 3 p.m. Register in person for the trip. A valid senior membership is required. There's Plenty to Do at The Villages of Bear Creek Park 1951 Bear Creek Parkway Come explore The Villages of Bear Creek Park, one of the largest parks in Euless. At 40 acres, this premium park is not only filled with numerous amenities, but also connects with other parks through extensive paths, which are ideal for walking, jogging or biking. Along the paths you will find a dog park, exercise warm-up stations, a softball field, soccer fields, picnic areas and playgrounds. The Villages of Bear Creek Park also has the Leon Hogg Amphitheater, which accommodates 150 people. The amphitheater and four pavilions all have electrical outlets and are available to rent. Amenities: • Dog Park • Amphitheater • 14 Grills • 45 Picnic Tables • 5 Handicapped -Accessible Tables • 30 Benches • 4 Pavilions • Swing Set • 2 Playgrounds • 2.2 Miles of Trails • 4 Athletic Fields • 3 Bike Racks • 11 Exercise Stations • Softball Field • 7 Soccer Fields • 3 Restrooms • 6 Port-O-Lets • 9 Pet Stations • 4 Water Fountains As you can see, there are plenty of activities for park visitors to choose from and The Villages of Bear Creek Park is ideal for groups of all sizes. However, the Leon Hogg Amphitheater and the pavilions are particularly suitable for large gatherings, such as family reunions or charity events. The pavilions have covered picnic tables, a large barbecue grill, electrical outlets and permanent restrooms. To reserve the ampitheater or pavillion for your next event, visit https://www.eulesstx.gov/departments/parks-and-community-services/ rental -information. Tips for Successful Garbage & Recycling You have three container choices for recyclable materials: blue bags, a 15-gallon bin or a 65-gallon cart. The base rate for recycling is $1.54 per month and allows you to use blue bags. Blue bags are not recyclable and must be purchased by the resident. A 15-gallon bin or 65-gallon cart both incur an additional monthly charge of $1.73 per month. RECYCLING Recycling is single stream and items don't have to be separated. However, all recyclable materials should be placed inside a blue recycling bag, green bin or rolling cart to avoid confusion. It's best to place flattened, clean cardboard boxes inside the bag, bin or cart, if possible. If not, place the recycling bag or bin on top of the cardboard to prevent it from being picked up with the garbage collection or blown down the street. If there are too many cardboard boxes to fit in the rolling cart, flatten them and place them as close to the recycle cart as possible. What Can Be Recycled: • Aluminum Soda Cans • Corrugated Cardboard Boxes (broken down and flattened so they will not be mistaken as trash) • Lightweight boxboard containers such as cereal boxes, tissue boxes and other packages (broken down and flattened) • Paper Products like catalogs, magazines, phone books, junk mail, newspapers and office paper (not shredded paper) • Wax -coated paper drink containers • Plastic Bottles with these numbers on the bottom: 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5 & 7 (#6 is not accepted) • Steel or tin cans cleaned of all food contamination • Unbroken glass bottles and jars of any color GARBAGE Trash needs to be in a plastic bag. Bag your trash and securely tie it. in a container or stacking the plastic garbage bags at the curb. You have the option of placing these bags Some cardboard boxes aren't recyclable. If they are greasy, wet or dirty from other items, they are considered trash and can be placed with your trash receptacle. Likewise, the packing material that is sometimes inside boxes is considered trash, such as Styrofoam, packing peanuts, plastic bubble wrap, etc. For more details regarding the disposal of trash, recyclables, bulk items, green products and hazardous items, visit www. eulesstx.gov/solidwaste.