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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06 Euless Today2025 *June As summer draws near, I'd like to highlight some fantastic . programs our wonderful City has to offer. Our J team provides a range of indoor and outdoor activities designed to cater to all your needs. Are you looking for a camp for adventurous kiddos? Look no further than these two amazing options. The Euless Police Department David Hofer Summer Camp is offering two one - week camp options beginning June 2, and the Euless Fire Department Junior Fire Academy is scheduled for the week of June 16. Later in this edition, you will learn tips and tricks to survive the summer heat. One way to beat the heat is to partake in indoor activities, so be sure to check out the amazing programs offered at the Mary Lib Saleh Library. Their calendar can be found on the City's website. Last but not least, on June 26, our Aquatic Center will be joining the thousands of others around the world as they host the World's Largest Swimming LessonTM. Water safety and education are vital and can help reduce the risk of accidental drownings. Registration is required. I hope you take advantage of these exciting opportunities to make this summer both enjoyable and safe for you and your family! �, y� Upcoming Improvements The City of Euless oversees and maintains approximately 140 centerline miles of paved public roadways. This summer, the City's Public Works Department is working to apply surface treatments to roads, commonly called slurry seal and seal coat. Surface treatments help preserve and protect the underlying pavement structure and provides a rejuvenated driving surface. Surface Treatments are planned for the following streets: Ash Lane, Trojan Trail, Cullum Drive, Greenbriar Drive, Crowe Drive, Copher Court, Dickey Drive, Hilton Drive, Fuller Drive, Town Creek Drive, Bell Drive, Chestnut Oak Court, Eden Trail, Witten Court, Erwin Drive, Mack Drive, Balsam Drive, Hollywood Boulevard, Denton Drive, Travis Drive, Caraway Lane, Donley Drive, and Lamar Drive. The Street Division also plans to overlay the following roads: Huitt Lane, Ascot Drive, Boxwood Court, Sandlewood Lane, and South Ector Drive. Lastly, Public Works in collaboration with Tarrant County plan to overlay the following locations: South Main Street. 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" HEB Reads! 2025 a•. =o Summer Challenge May 17 - July 31 0 Register. Read Get Prizes! The HEB Reads! Summer Reading Challenge has begun! Register now to start your summer reading challenge and earn awesome prizes by tracking your reading minutes. Get a reward just for registering, and then keep reading to reach prize levels from 250 to 7,500 minutes. Plus, get a free invitation to the End of Summer Bash at the Euless Aquatics Center on August 1, simply by logging any reading minutes. Use the QR Code above to register and log your minutes on Beanstack. After you "Create an Account," you can track your summer readingg progress on the Beanstack website or the Beanstack Tracker app. The Beanstack Tracker app is free to download in the Apple App Store or Google Play. All prizes are geared towards children; however, anyone who loves to read is eligible to participate. Pick up your prizes from the Mary Lib Saleh Library. To find out more about the program, visit HEBreads. org or call 817-685-1480. Free Summer Meals for Children & Teens This summer, the HEB Independent School District is providing lunches for kids ages 1 to 18. Students can receive a free lunch at the Euless Family Life Center at 300 W. Midway Drive, Monday through Friday from June 2 through July 25, from noon to 12:30 p.m. For more details regardm� free breakfast and other meal locations, please visit www.hebisd. edu. Euless Today Mail Insert The City of Euless has announced a change in how the Euless Today mail insert will be distributed. Starting later this year, the Euless Today newsletter will no longer be included in the water bill. Instead, residents can access the newsletter online via the City's official website. For those who prefer a physical copy, printed versions of the Euless Today will be available at select City buildings for pick-up. This change aims to provide easier access to the newsletter, reduce printing and mailing costs, and allow us to share information in a more timely manner, ensuring that you stay up to date with the latest news and events. David Hofer Summer Camp 1501 S. Pipeline Road — Green Pavilion Two Camp Dates: June 2-6 or June 9-13 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The David Hofer Summer Camp offers an exciting opportunity for local youth to engage in a wide variety of activities while fostering a sense of camaraderie and positive connection with local law enforcement officers. This camp was designed to encourage an active lifestyle while making memories and forging lasting friendships. Throughout the camp, participants will enjoy a range of outdoor activities, games, a visit to Urban Air, ice skating, and the Euless Family Life Aquatic Park. These activities not only provide an exciting way for young people to stay active, but also create the perfect environment for building trust and understanding. The David Hofer Summer Camp is completely free of charge to Euless residents and provides campers with a morning snack and lunch. To fill out an application, please visit https:Hforrns.eulesstx.gov/ Forms/HoferCamp Please stay tuned for more details in the next edition of Euless Today. Make learning fun this summer with special events hosted by the Euless Public Library. All of these interactive events are free and designed for children of all ages. Programs at the Library: • Friday, June 6, 2 - 3 p.m., The Ramazinis This dynamic duo delivers incredible juggling skills, heart -pounding teamwork and circus magic to thrill and amaze you. This is ideal for school age children. • Friday, June 13, 2 - 3 p.m., Circus Chickendog Prepare to be amazed by five rescued dogs showing off incredible tricks, alongside puppets, giant bubbles, a Scarlet Macaw, juggling, unicycling, circus balancing acts, and so much more! • Friday, June 27, 2 - 3 p.m., Animal Adventures This fun and educational event lets kids see real creatures up close as they learn about six animal ambassadors from the Dallas Zoo. Perfect for ages 5 and up. For more information, call the Euless Public Library at 817-685-1480. Saturday, June 14, 8 -10 a.m. Wilshire Park 315 Sierra Drive Express your artistic side while enjoying the beauty of Wilshire Park. Paint supplies, canvas, instructions, drinks and snacks are provided for free to all participants. Registration is required and is open for people of all ages. For more information, or to register for the class, send an email to aharvey@ eulesstx.gov. Canines and Coffee Saturday, June 28, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Bear Creek Dog Park 1951 Bear Creek Parkway Dog lovers, bring your furry friends for a tail- waggmg, good morning! Brim your pup and enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee while mingling with fellow pet owners. Whether you're looking to meet other dog lovers, let your pup burn off some energy or simply enjoy a coffee in great company, this event is perfect for you. There will be free coffee and refreshments, friendly giveaways and off -leash play areas. friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. JUNIOR ACADEMY. Fire Academy June 16-20, 9 a.m. -3p.m. 201 N. Ector Drive - Fire Admin. Registration is open for the 2025 Euless Junior Fire Academy. Children ages 11-15 are invited to the day academy, which runs from June 16 -20 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. each day. Students will learn about teamwork, responsibility, and leadership while enjoying exciting experiences in a fun atmosphere. Activities include tours of the fire stations, apparatuses, fire extinguisher training, first aid and CPR training, mock search and rescue drills, hose operations, and so much more. The cost of the 2025 Junior Fire Academy is $75 and includes: lunches, snacks, and an academy T-shirt. Euless residents get priority access to the day camp. For more information and an application, visit the Fire Department website at www.eulesstx.gov, or email James Knighton at jnighton@eulesstx.gov. Surviving the Summer Heat Summer in Texas can be brutal. It can even be hazardous to your health, especially if you experience any of these heat -related illnesses: heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat cramps are involuntary muscle spasms thatusually occur during heavy exercise in hot temperatures. Heat exhaustion happens when your body overheats; its symptoms may include heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, headache or rapid pulse. If left untreated, heat exhaustion can become heat stroke, a life -threatening condition. A result of long, extreme exposure to the sun, heat stroke can develop rapidly when your body is unable to cool itself, and requires immediate medical treatment. Heat stroke symptoms include confusion, slurred speech, loss of consciousness, seizures, hot dry skin or profuse sweating. Below are some helpful tips to help prevent heat - related illnesses: • Do outdoor activities during the coolest part of the day, in the early morning or evening. • Exercise in an air-conditioned space, or do water workouts. • Try to stay in the shade when outdoors during peak sunlight. • Drink plenty of liquids, such as water or sport drinks with balanced electrolytes, and avoid drinks that contain alcohol or caffeine. • Wear protective clothing, such as hats, lightweight long -sleeve shirts and long pants to block out the sun's harmful rays. Choose light-colored, loose -fitting clothing. • Use sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB radiation. Choose a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, preferably 30. Reapply frequently. • Use sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB. Like people, too much time in extreme heat can be dangerous for_pets. Pets with flat faces like Pugs and Persian cats, elderly animals, and overweight pets are more susceptible to heat stroke. Heat safety tips for pets: • Don't leave pets in vehicles. • Keep water bowls filled with fresh water. • Limit outdoor activities. • Keep paws off hot surfaces. • Provide shade for outdoor pets, or better yet, bring them inside an air-conditioned building Follow these tips when it's hot outside, so that you, your family and your pets can enjoy this summer in good health. World's Largest Swimming LessonTM Thursday, June 26,10 -10:30 a.m. Euless Family Life Aquatic Park 300 Midway Drive Be apart of the World's Largest Swimming LessonTM, as it brings together tens of thousands of individuals from around the globe to participate in the same lesson on June 26. The goal is to raise awareness about drowningand the fact that swimming is a vital life-saving skilthat every child should learn. The World Health Organization estimates drowning is one of the top five causes of death for people ages 1-14. In addition, children ages 1-4 have the highest drowning rates. Participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among children ages 1-4 years by up to 88%. As a participant in the World's Largest Swimming LessonTM, the City of Euless is teaching a 30-minute swimming lesson to various age groups. This is a free event, but registration is required. For more information and to register for this event, call 817- 685-1681. Mosquito Treatments It's summer and mosquitoes thrive in hot weather. Besides being irritating, they can also spread disease, such as West Nile virus, Zika virus and the St. Louis encephalitis virus. The City of Euless traps mosquitoes weekly in different locations. Tarrant County then tests those mosquitoes for diseases. If a mosquito is positive for mosquito -borne illnesses, the City will then spray that zone for mosquitoes. Mosquito spraying is typically done after 9 p.m. when most people are indoors. Spraying will not take place if it's raining, or the wind speed is greater than nine mph. During the spraying, you do not need to do anything special, since the spray droplets falling on the ground become inactive in just a few hours or with sunshine (UV light). For advanced email notifications of mosquito spraying in your zone, visit www.eulesstx.gov/ enotification and enroll in Community Alerts. For general questions or concerns regarding mosquitoes, call Public Works at 817-685-1580.