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Home My WebLink About2024-10 Euless Today2024 *October THE OFFICIAL T . . PUBLICATION OF EL Dear Citizens, I hope you are as excited as I am to welcome fall weather. Fall is an exciting time of year filled with so many fun City ► ., activities. Please visit our website and mark your calendars for activities that I hope you and your family will enjoy. Please join me in congratulating our City Manager Loretta Getchell, the 2024 recipient of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Linda Keithley Award for Women in Public Management. This award recognizes an outstanding woman in public management who best exemplifies standards such as dedicated service as a public servant, service to the public management profession, and service to the community. Mrs. Getchell's dedication to public service makes her the perfect recipient of this prestigious award. Save the date for National Night Out on October 1 from 6-9 p.m. National Night Out is an annual community - building campaign that promotes police/community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Election season is upon us with early voting beginning October 21 and Election day on November 5. I hope to see you at the polls! r L1 Halloween Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 26, 4:30 — 7.30 p.m. Glade Parks 2701 Rio Grande Blvd Start the Halloween festivities early by attending the annual Halloween Trunk or Treat. This free event will once again be at Glade Parks, and with ghouls and goblins trick or treating, it is sure to be a scary good time. Dress as your favorite superhero or princess, and enjoy candy from local businesses and organizations. Guests are encouraged to visit one of the various restaurants that Glade Parks has to offer. For more information, call 817-685-1814 or email cboyd@eulesstx.gov. Whether you are a small business or a community group, vendor spots are available! To fill out an application, scan the above QR code. 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 Follow the City of Euless on Facebook and X by searching "City of Euless" POLICE • COMMON11Y PARTNERSHIPS National Night Out Tuesday, October 1, 6 p.m. Join 38 million neighbors across 17,000 communities for National Night Out! Since National Night Out was introduced in 1984, communities across the country, in U.S. territories, and on military bases worldwide, have hosted parties for this annual community -building campaign that promotes police - community partnerships. Through this initiative, neighborhoods become safer, and there is a stronger sense of community. The Euless Police Department and Euless Fire Department will visit registered communities to connect with residents and provide helpful public safety information. Stick around at your local parry, as goodies will also be distributed! For more information, call 817-685-1687. Public Safety Open House Saturday, October 5,10 a. in. — 2 p.m. Fire Station #1 201 E. Ash Lane Mark your calendars for the annual open house, hosted by the Euless Police Department and Euless Fire Department. New for this year, the open house will be at the Fire Station #1, as the Police Station is undergoing a remodel. Get a behind -the -scenes look at the fire station, check out police and fire vehicles, and gain valuable public safety tips. There will be appearances by the Citizens Emergency Response Team, Citizen's Fire Academy Alumni Association, Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association, Citizens on Patrol, and the clowns from the S.A.F.E.T.Y. Troop. This family -friendly event is free, and everyone is invited. cgs lf6r� COOK Pda rATHO ALE EULES$ LIBRARY. ECTOR DRIVEAM-4PM Euless Library Foundation Book Sale Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library 201 N. Ector Drive Find your next good read at the Fall Book Sale. Books, movies, and music are available at bargain prices. Proceeds provide funding for library pprograms throughout the year that are not covered by the library's operating budget. The library accepts donations year-round for the book sale. Items such as gently -used books, videos, music, audio books, and DVDs are accepted and appreciated, and donations are tax-deductible. For more information about the Book Sale, call 817-685-1480. Texas Junior Angler Fishing Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. - Noon Wilshire Park Pond 315 Sierra Drive Junior Anglers Fishing is back! Families can enjoy the day in the beautifully renovated Wilshire Park. There is a new accessible ramp to the fishing pier, new playground, new picnic shelter, new picnic tables, and new restroom facilities. The Texas Junior Anglers organization is stocking Wilshire pond with 500 pounds of catfish. This event is free, and equipment is available for all children who need it. There will be great prizes in various age groups and categories. The tournament is for kids only, but parents who have a fishing license may fish after the competition. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Call 817-685-1814 for more information. Prevention October 6 -12 "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!TM" The Euless Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years to promote this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Smoke alarms: make them work for you! TM" NFPA data shows that the majority of U.S. home fire deaths continue to occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. "Smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a home fire, but they have to be working in order to deliver the needed protection," said Lorraine Carli, Vice President of the Outreach and Advocacy division at NFPA. "This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign reinforces the critical importance of smoke alarms and what's needed to install, test, and maintain them properly." Having working smoke alarms in the home reduces the risk of dying in a home fire by more than half (54 percent). However, roughly three out of five fire deaths occur in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. More than one-third (38 percent) of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present. "People tend to remove smoke alarm batteries or dismantle them altogether when they don't know how to fix the issue. These actions put them at serious risk in the event of a home fire," said Carli. "This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign gives people the tools and know-how to keep their smoke alarms in working order." • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home. • Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities. • Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button. • Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or don't respond when tested. Contact the Euless Fire Department if you would like someone to visit your home and evaluate your smoke alarms. If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms for your home, the Fire Department may be able to install them for you free of charge. Fill out the Smoke Alarm Request online at: https://fonns.eulesstx.gov/ Forms/smoke. Although fires can occur anywhere, four out of five U.S. fire deaths occur at home each year. Share this information with your loved ones, so they will know what to do in the event of a fire. For more information, visit www.fpw.org. Additional Fire Prevention Week resources for children, caregivers, and educators can be found at Sparky.org and SparkySchoolhouse.org. Community Garage Sale Saturday, October 12, 8 a.m. — noon Euless Family Life Senior Center 300 W. Midway Drive Spend the morning recycling household items while shopping for great additions for your home! Formerly known as "Junk in the Trunk," the Community Garage Sale provides the opportunity to buy and sell furniture, books, clothing, toys, and more. This is a rain or shine event, and spots are available for a $10 fee. For more information, call 817-685-1671. Pumpkin Splash Friday, October 18, 6 p.m. Euless Family Life Center Natatorium 300 W. Midway Drive Watch as the Natatorium turns into a purepkin patch during the third annual Pumpkin Splash! The climate -controlled pool will offer participants the chance to splash around for a pum km to take home and decorate. Halloween goodie bags will be available, and attendees can enjoy s'mores by the fire. Registration is required and space is limited. The cost is $10 per person. To register, visit www. recreation.eulesstx.gov. For questions, call 817-685- 1666. Volunteers Wanted for CPR Blitz October 18 & 19, 8 a.m. Make a difference in the lives of others during the 6 Stones Mission Network Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) Blitz. Since 2009, 822 homes have been restored in the HEB and Grapevine communities, and over 900 volunteers have donated their time and efforts in the past year. From painting houses to installing fences, all skills levels are welcome during this community event. Volunteers are asked to bring items such as gloves, ladders, rakes, shovels, and push brooms if they have them. A light breakfast and lunch are provided. Visit www.6stones.org/cpr for more information and to register. Halloween Party for Seniors Thursday, October 31, noon Senior Center 300 W. Midway Drive Join us for our annual Halloween costume party. Enjoy the fun times and games with your friends. There will be a costume contest with prizes, and a delicious lunch will be served. You must be a member of the Euless Family Life Senior Center to attend and registration is required. Cost is $5 per person and ages 60+ are invited. General Election November 5 Euless Family Life Senior Center 300 W. Midway Drive For the November General Election, you must be registered to vote by Monday, October 7. Euless voters may vote at the Euless Family Life Senior Center or any of the polling places in Tarrant County. This applies to votes cast during Early Voting and on Election Day. Locations can be found on the Tarrant County website by visiting www.tarrantcounty.com and selecting "Elections." Early Voting Schedule October 21 - 25 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. October 26 Saturday 7 a.m. — 7 p.m. October 27 Sunday 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. October 28 - 31 Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. — 7 p.m. November 1 Friday 7 a.m. — 7 p.m. Election Day Schedule November 5 Tuesday 7 a.m. — 7 p.m. Ballots by Mail Applications for a ballot by mail must be received no later than Friday, October 25 and should be mailed to: Early Voting Clerk P.O. Box 961011 Fort Worth, TX 76161-0011