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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEuless Today 12/2010Are you ready for a wonderful, festive and magical Christmas Season filled with parades, music, parties and events? The city staff is preparing all those good things for the holidays. The golf course received the top ranked golf course in the Luxury Courses category. Raven's Grille also ranked in the top five for the Best Service from Avid Golfer. Congratulations to our staff! It's time to select our 2010 Volunteers of the Year. Please send in your names from our many volunteers before the deadline. The Senior Center is almost finished and we will host a grand opening celebration in late January. It will truly be a Euless Family Life Center with the recreation, fitness facility and senior center. Have a safe and blessed Holiday season. Town Hall Meeting Please join us for a Town Hall meeting on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. We will meet in the City Council Chambers at Euless City Hall, 201 N. Ector Dr. Representatives from all departments will be available for your questions, comments or suggestions. is important and we want to hear from vou. For tion, please cal (817) 685-1563. Nominate a Volunteer Today Help us honor our greatest asset, our volunteers. Please assist us in recognizing outstanding volunteer service in Euless by nominating a Volunteer, Business and Youth of the Year for volunteer service during 2010. You may nominate online by visiting www.EulessTx.gov/VOY. Nominations are due by Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. For more information, please contact Betsy Deck at (817) 685-1821 or via email at bdeck@eulesstx.gov. Retire in Euless Euless is already considered a great place to live and raise a family, and now, it's official, Euless is also a great place to retire. In November, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) designated Euless as a Go Texan Certified Retirement Community. The Retirement Community Program is an initiative from C TDA encouraging retirees to a make their homes in Texas communities that have met the criteria for certification. To qualify Euless completed a rigorous application process. Then, the application was reviewed and scored by an independent committee of volunteers experienced in various aspects of community and economic development. The GO TEXAN stamp of approval ensures that our city has demonstrated it can meet the living, y emp to ment volunteer, education, entertainment, health and safety needs of our citizens and visitors - all the things that make Euless a great place. Euless loves our Seniors and is proud to have earned the Certified Retirement Community seal! 2 AARP Tax Preparation The Library will once again welcome AARP volunteers to help individuals and couples prepare their income tax returns. There is no age limitation for this service. Appointments for tax assistance must be made in person, not by telephone. Additionally, the AARP program has forms that must be completed prior to your appointment. Tax assistance will begin Feb. 5 and will be available from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, and from noon -4 p.m. on Saturdays. this year, the most commonly used forms will be available at the Euless Library beginning in mid- January. Look for the large Uncle Sam to find tax forms you need. We will also provide resources on tax help, as well as books such as J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax. Free RAD Course for Residents Jan. 4,11,18, 25 - 7 p.m. The Euless Police Department is offering a free self-defense class for ©n women called Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). This class includes DEF®x verbal instruction, actual defensive tactics techniques and a practical exercise. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings in January. For details call 817-685-1686. CERT Begins in Feb. CERT supports emergency responders by taking active roles in emergency preparedness projects in our community. If you would like to learn more about CERT, visit www.EulessTx.gov/Police/EM or call 817-685-1686. When Temperatures Drop, CO Poisoning Potential Rises Your Fire Department is reminding everyone that when temperatures drop, tragically, people die simply by turning up the heat to stay warm. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that kills people each year from exposure to its deadly properties. Symptoms of CO poisoning are: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion. For your safety, install a CO alarm with battery backups outside each sleeping area of your home if your home has gas-fired appliances, wood -burning fireplaces or an attached garage. If your CO alarm sounds, or you believe you are experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, get out of the house and call 9-1-1 immediately! I _ , Avid Golfer Gives Top Ranking Texas Star returns to the top ranked v a public golf course in the Luxury Courses category, an honor also held in 2008. According to Avid Golfer, "Many golfers regard the Keith Foster design as one of the best in the area, and the course conditions -especially the bentgrass greens -survived the brutal summer. The club also maintained a high standard off the course with its service and top- notch dining." Raven's Grille, located in the Texas Star Clubhouse, was listed as the best place to have lunch before and after your round. Both the course and Raven's Grille ranked in the top five for the Best Service. Avid Golfer boasted, "Texas Star's staff always seems to be hustling, whether it's the cart guys taking your clubs down to the carts or the wait staff getting you a to -go box for your Double -Barrel Chicken Fried Steak." We're honored by these accolades. Don't just take our word for it. See for yourself what a great course awaits in your own backyard. East Highway 10 Restaurants We will feature some of our great restaurants throughout the year. Please visit these yummy "east side" restaurants below. Great Wall Express 817-684-8808 100 W Euless Blvd. Thai Noodle Restaurant 817-684-0702 217 Martha St. Verna's Cafe 817-283-9881 607 W. Euless Blvd. When you visit, please tell them you saw it in Euless Today! Valentine's Day Special Saturday, Feb. 12 & Monday, Feb. 14 Seatings at 5:30 & 7:00 p.m. Raven's Grille will celebrate this occasion with two special days. Treat that special someone in your life to a delicious and romantic menu offering on one of our Valentine's celebra- tion dates. Menus will be paired with wine and champagne. You will start with your choice of a scrumptious appetizer and salad, move on to a mouthwatering entree and finish with a heavenly dessert. Make your reservations soon for a very special Valentine's Day dinner by Raven's Grille. Call 817-685-1847 to secure your spot. Parks at Texas Star Baseball Spring League Registration January 3 - February 13 Spring registration for A & AA will begin on Jan. 3 and ends on Feb. 13. All divisions will be organized by each players age of as of April 30, 2011. Divisions Offered Ages Rookie T -Ball 3 - 4 yrs A League 5 - 14 yrs AA League 8 - 14 yrs AAA League 10 - 14 yrs Visit www.ParksatTexasStar.com for complete details and online registration. You may also call 817-685-1838 or email ' jdouthit@eulesstx.gov. Mon - Tues - Thurs ♦ 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ♦ Wed ♦ 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. ♦ Fri - scheduled activities Dominoes, 42, 84, Shuffleboard, Pool, Hand & Foot, Spades, Chicken Foot everyday! Mon, Tue, Thur noon $2 Lunch Monday 12:15 p.m. Texas Hold 'Em Monday 12:30 p.m. Crochet 1 Tuesday 9 a.m. Recycling Wednesday noon Bridge Thursday 10 a.m. Crafts/Painting Grand Opening Thursday 6:30 - 9 p.m. AARP January 29, 2-4 p.m. Senior Lunch Program Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays - 11:30 a.m. Senior Citizens Services of Greater Tarrant County, Inc. provides hot lunches that supply one-third RDA. For those under 60, the meal is $5. For those 60+ and their spouse, the meal is available for a suggested contribution of $2 each. Please call 817- 685-1670 for information or to make a reservation. FREE Senior Exercise Classes! Want to try something new? The Euless Family Life Center offers two options for seniors during the week. The Senior Fit Start Aerobics meets Mondays from 9 - 10 a.m. Senior Yoga meets Wednesdays from 9 - 10 a.m. All equipment is included with the class and best of all - it's completely free! Cease the Grease! The fats, oil and grease (FOG) found in food such as meat, cooking oil, shortening, sauces and dairy products are major concerns for Euless sewers. When not disposed of properly, FOG builds up in the sewer system, constricting a flow, which can cause back- ups into homes and overflow discharges on streets. Please take precautions to keep your pipes grease free. How to Clean Dishes to Protect Your Pipes: • Before washing, scrape or wipe cooled grease and sauces from all utensils, cookware and plates into the trash or compost. 4 • Prewash dishware in cold water. * Avoid using the garbage disposal and hot water. The garbage disposal does not destroy grease, it only makes is smaller. If you have accumulated grease in your pipes, putting food scraps down the drain can clog your pipes faster. • Don't pour oil or grease down the drain. If grease does go down the drain, follow it with cold water. p,,p , WME Jsmp l —ida pWmbW, .nd efi . r ps 6 SSE �Easf Christmas Treecycling Event January 8, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Midway Park, 300 W. Midway Dr. Stay green after the Holidays and "treecycle" your live Christmas tree. The trees will be chipped and turned into mulch that is used throughout the year in Euless parks and medians. It smells FabEuless and repurposes an item that would oth- erwise be sent to the landfill. So instead of placing your tree at the curb, please bring it to the drop off site at Midway Park between Dec. 26 and Jan. 8. Please join us for a mulching demonstration on Jan. 8. You may fill a bag with mulch for use in your own garden. In addition, free hot dogs and drinks are available for participants. Please call 817-685-1650 for details. Treecycling Tips: • Bring live trees only that are not flocked • Remove all ornaments and lights • Remove plastic bags before dropping off • B.Y.O.Bag to the event to take mulch home • Come hungry to the Treecycling event! Drop in Child Care While you Workout Drop in Child Care is now available for children ages 18 months - 7 years old at the Euless Family Life Center. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 - 11 a.m. The cost is $5/child (two hours maximum). Gold level membership now includes childcare (three children maximum per household). For more information, call the Euless Family Life Center at 817-685-1666. Euless Family Life Center Open House January 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Midway Park, 300 W. Midway Dr. Start 2011 on the right foot and join the Euless Family Life Center. At our open house, personal trainers and program instructors will be available for questions, demonstrations and tours of the facility. The recreation center has a basketball court, two racquetball courts, a 5,000 sq. ft. fitness center with cardio theater, a rubberized indoor walking/jogging track and classrooms for programs and rentals. Programs include: martial arts, swimming lessons, dance, child development, sports and fitness classes. Annual memberships start as low as $10 a year for Euless residents. Please call 817-685-1666 for more information. Keep those New Year's resolutions and join today! Historical Preservation Notes The Euless Historical Preservation Committee is interested in acquiring artifacts from between 1850 and 1930 for the Fuller House Museum. While on display, your precious heirlooms will be seen and appreciated by museum visitors. The museum may also be interested in purchasing your items, depending on needs. Please call 817-685-1649 for more information. Facility Rental Are you looking for a place to hold your next picnic, reception or meeting? The City of Euless has four pavilions with a capacity of up to 250 people, a reception hall for up to 150 and meeting rooms for up to 40 people. We also have two gazebos for small weddings or birthdays, as well as a softball field and an amphitheater for large outdoor gatherings. For information and reservations please call 817-685-1649 or email ofaiva-siale@ eulesstx.gov. 5 M-TH 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. F 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. SAT 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. SUN 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. ADuLi. ✓iiiLs CLASS# _ cL UAY IIME #WKS Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-01 1/10 17+ M/W/TH 11-11:45am 3/$32 Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-02 1/10 17+ M/T/TH 7-7:45pm 3/$32 Euless Today is published by the City of Euless 201 N. Ector Dr. ♦ Euless, TX 76039 ♦ 817-685-1400 1 eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov ♦ Euless Cable Channel 16 4 www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS# BEG AE, DAY TIME #WKS ' Baby Signing Time Academy 210015-01 1/13 4m-3 TH 10-11am 3/$38 Mommy & Me Gymnastics 210181-01 1/10 16-30m M 6-6:45pm 3/$31 9/$81 TwoosyDoodlers; Art 210004-01 1/11 20-36m T 10-11am 3/$40Fun TIME Times for Little Learners 210002-01 1/10 3-5 M/W 9am-fpm 3/$77 7:30-9pm Fun Time Fridays! 210003-01 1/14 3-5 F 9am-1pm 3/$39 7:30-9pm Mini Doodlers Art 210005-01 1/11 3-5 T 1-2pm 3/$40 Just 4 Flips Gymnastics 210210-01 1/10 3-5 M 5-5:45pm 3/$31 Tap/Ballet 210200-01 1/15 3-6 S 10-10:45am 3/$31 Hip-Hop/Jazz 210208-01 1/15 3-6 S 11-11:45am 3/$31 Just 4 Flips Cheerleading 210215-01 1/14 4-8 F 6-6:45pm 3/$31 Lil' Dribblers 210515-01 1/15 5-9 S 10-10:45pm 3/$35 YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVID', - Taekwon-DoTigerKubs 210130-01 1/15 5-8 S 9-9:45am 9/$27 You Can Paint for Youth 210815-01 1/20 5-13 TH 4-5:30pm 1/$22 Just 4 Flips Gymnastics 210210-05 1/14 6-10 F 5-5:45 pm 3/$31Girls on the Run 210540-01 2/8 8-12 T/TH 5:30-7pm 10/$100 Speed Reading for Children 211025-01 1/4 8-12 T/TH/S 6-7pm/10-11am 4/$75 ADULT ACTIVITIE5.. Au QW I= -- Zumba 210300-01 1/10 13+ M/W 7-8pm 3/$36 Hatha Yoga 210330-01 1/11 13+ T/TH 7-8pm 3/$36 — You Can Oil Paint 210810-01 1/20 14+ TH 6-9pm 1/$40 You Can Watercolor 210820-01 1/10 14+ M 7-9pm 1/$40 Cardio, Kick and Sculpt 210315-01 1/10 16+ M/TH 6-7pm 3/$17 Boot Camp 210350-01 1/11 16+ T/TH/F 5:45-6:45am 3/$51 Body Sculpt 210355-01 1/10 16+ M/W 7-8pm 3/$37 Abs & Assets 210343-01 1/10 16+ M/W 8-8:30pm 4/$18 Digital Photography 210830-01 1/12 16+ W 7-8pm 3/$35 Kaleidoscope Making 210800-01 1/11 18+ T 7-9pm 1/$40 Spanish for Adults 210840-01 1/11 18+ T 6-7pm 3/$35 Making Sense of Retirement 211004-01 1/25 18+ T 10-11:30am FREE Senior Memory Writing 240332-01 1/11 55+ T 10-11am 3/$25 Ci ,__, DEVELOPMENT CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME Tot Ice Skating Instruction 211161-01 1/22 3-4 S 11:15-11:45am 2/$30 YOUTH ACTIVITIES C CCS# Dia Au L9Y LIAL #WKSIS Skate Like A "Star" 211162-01 1/18 5-13 T 6:15-6:45pm 2/$30 Skate Like A "Star" 211162-02 1)122 5-13 S 10:45-11:15am 2/$30 TEEN ADULT ACTIVITIES CLA5S# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS/S • Adult Ice Skating 211165-01 1/18 14+ T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 ADuLi. ✓iiiLs CLASS# _ cL UAY IIME #WKS Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-01 1/10 17+ M/W/TH 11-11:45am 3/$32 Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-02 1/10 17+ M/T/TH 7-7:45pm 3/$32 Euless Today is published by the City of Euless 201 N. Ector Dr. ♦ Euless, TX 76039 ♦ 817-685-1400 1 eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov ♦ Euless Cable Channel 16 4 www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless YOUTH TEEj,;.-'-. CLASS# _BEg AGE DAY TIME #WKS/S Taekwon-Do Beginner* 210131-01 1/11 8-12 T/S 6-7:15pm/10-11:15am 9/$81 Taekwon-Do Advanced* 210132-01 1/10 7-12 M/TH 6-7:15pm 9/$81 1 DAY TIME Taekwon-Do Adult* 210134-01 1/11 13+ T/TH 7:30-9pm 9/$97 Hapkido* 210133-01 1/10 13+ M 7:30-9pm 4/$25 * Classes alternate locations between Ruth Millican and Euless Family Life Center. Please check the class description for full details. ADuLi. ✓iiiLs CLASS# _ cL UAY IIME #WKS Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-01 1/10 17+ M/W/TH 11-11:45am 3/$32 Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-02 1/10 17+ M/T/TH 7-7:45pm 3/$32 Euless Today is published by the City of Euless 201 N. Ector Dr. ♦ Euless, TX 76039 ♦ 817-685-1400 1 eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov ♦ Euless Cable Channel 16 4 www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless