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Home My WebLink AboutEuless Today 12/2011,i 1 December 1PUBLICArioN of EULtESS Dear Citizens, December is a magical time of year. There are so many activities going on in our city as well as with family and friends. Our holiday season will begin on Saturday, Dec. 3 with the Christmas Parade of Lights. Last year we had 105 floats in the parade and we hope to break that record this year. If your club, organization or neighborhood association would like to participate, come and join in a celebration of the holidays. The following Saturday is a festive family celebration at our Heritage Park. It's time again to select the Volunteers of the Year for 2011. We want to thank all of our volunteers for their dedication and hard work in Euless. I encourage everyone to send in a nomination for someone deserving. Our volunteers are one of the finest assets in our city and we appreciate their time they give to Euless! You make Euless a great city and TOGETHER WE ARE BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW. A2P�� Shop Euless Support your local Euless retailers during the holidays. Money spent in Euless goes directly back to Euless residents. You not only support our local economy, you can help to improve the quality of life. Portions of our sales tax are devoted to improving our parks, library, and lowering your property taxes. Sales tax also supports economic development and the Crime Control and Prevention District. Don't forget about our great Euless restaurants! Holiday Trash & Recycling Schedule During the Thanksgiving holiday, normal Thursday trash and recycling collection will shift to Friday, Nov. 25. Friday service will shift to Saturday, Nov. 26. Service will not be affected for Christmas and New Year's holidays since they fall on Sundays in 2011. Please contact Allied Waste Services at 817-332- 7301 or Community Waste Disposal at 972-392-9300 with questions. Euless Today is published by the City of Euless 201 N. Ector Dr. ♦ Euless, TX 76039 ♦ 817-685-1400 ♦ eulessinfooeulesstx gov Euless Cable Channel 161 www.EuIessTmgov/MyEuIess Christmas Safety Criminals love the holidays because this busy time of year is an excellent opportunity to commit crime. Please make your holidays safe by observing the following safety tips. If you are out for the evening: • Turn on lights, radio or TV so it appears someone is home. • Don't display valuable items so they're visible from outside. • Park in well -lit areas and lock windows and doors. • If you must carry cash, don't flash it around and keep it in a safe place on you. • When using an ATM, be aware of other people around the machine. • Carry wallets in front pockets and keep purses close to your body. • Keep children close while shopping or attending activities. • When returning to your car or home, have keys in your hands ready to open the door. • Before entering your vehicle, check seats for anyone that may be hiding. Lock doors after entering. Christmas Tree Safety Here are some tips for decorating your Christmas tree so you have a safe, memorable Christmas. • If you purchase an artificial tree, select one that is flame retardant. • If you purchase a live tree, choose one that is not already losing needles. This may indicate that it is dried out. • When you get your live tree home, cut one inch off the base and stand the tree in a bucket of water for twenty-four hours in the garage or other unheated portion of your home. Cut off another inch before placing the tree in a sturdy tree stand that will hold one gallon of water. • Keep your tree stand full of water so your tree will remain fresh throughout the season. • Place your tree away from exits, heat dis- charge vents and heat sources such as stoves, space heaters and fireplaces. These dry out trees and are potential sources of ignition. • Use lights listed by Underwriters Laboratories and do not string more together than the manufacturer recommends. NEVER USE CANDLES! • Turn off all electric decorations when you go to bed or when leaving your home. • Keep an eye on those small, inquisitive kids when they are near the tree. If you have any questions please call the Fire Marshal's Office at 817-685-1600. Have a safe and wonderful holiday season! Improvement � C LLENGE Help Euless become the "healthiest" city in the region and win up to $30,000 from Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine. All participants will weigh in monthly, and those who have lost or maintained their initial weight will be entered in monthly prize drawings. • November Prize - Free Membership Upgrade (up to $75 for a friend, upgrade to a family membership or add childcare to your membership) • December Prize - $50 iTunes gift card AND one month free class (up to $50) • January Prize - $50 Dick's Sporting Good gift card and workout bag • February Prize - Flip Camera ($75) • March Prize - $350 cash prize!!! Visit the Euless Family Life Center to join the City of Euless Team and log your weight loss and activity. The more participation we get, the better our chance at winning! Take the first step towards an improved lifestyle and make a difference in your life. Volunteer of the Year Nominations 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 2011. The nomination must have a description to be considered. You may nominate online by visiting www.eulesstx.gov/VOY. In 100 words or less, tell why this person should be honored as the Volunteer of the Year. Please include information such as: • The type of work the volunteer performs. • The benefits to the community, neighborhood, group, individual, or non-profit organization as a result of the volunteer's service. Nominations are due by Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. For more information, please contact Betsy Deck at (817) 685-1821 or via email at bdeck@eulesstx.gov. The Twelve Days of Golfing December 11 - 22 On the twelfth day of Christmas the Pro Shop brought to me: Twelve wedges swinging Eleven bags a standing Ten hats a hanging Nine Greg Norman shirts Eight shoes a dancing Seven putters putting Six accessories going Five Ping jackets Four Footjoy clothing Three outerwear Two swinging drivers And a stocking stuffier to give away! Each day the Pro Shop will have a special selection of items coordinated with the Twelve Days of Christmas. Join us for this great sale! Holiday Hours December 24 Raven's Grille: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Golf Shop: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. December 25 Raven's Grille: Closed Golf Shop: Closed December 31 Raven's Grille: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Golf Shop: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. January 1 Raven's Grille: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Golf Shop: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Library Closed — Dec. 23-26, Jan Flutasia Performance December 5, 7 p.m. Get in the holiday spirit by listening to Flutasia play beautiful holiday music in front of the Blooms of Enlightenment glass sculpture. Euless Family Life Senior Center 300 W. Midway Dr. 817-685-1671 HOURS: MON/TUES/WED/FRI: 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ♦ THEIRS: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Holiday Hours — Dec.16 (closed), Dec. 23(8 a.m. - noon), Dec. 24-25(closed), Dec. 26 (8 a.m. - noon),Jan. 2(closed) December Events Date Event Price Time 2 Christmas Shopping 9:30 a.m. 9 Christmas Bingo 10 a.m. (Bring a $10 gift wrapped or in a bag) Christmas Luncheon at EFLSC 11:45 a.m. (Meat provided —bring a covered dish) 16 Center Closed for City function 21 Parry Bridge Christmas Party 11:30 a.m. 23 Open 8 a.m. - noon 26 Open 8 a.m. - noon 30 New Years Celebration $2 11:45 a.m. (Black-eyed peas -cornbread, soup & mock champagne) *Registration is required for these activities two weeks prior to the activity. Must have 10 for the activity to make. For detailed event descriptions, please visit www.eulesstx.gov/pacs/Seniorcenter.htm Christmas Parade of Lights "The Nutcracker" Saturday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Dr. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Midway Dr. and Fuller - Wiser. It will travel west on Midway and end at Trinity High School. Celebrate the spirit of Christmas at the 18th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights. Organizations of all kinds may enter floats in the best parade in Texas! Let your imagination run wild as you consider this year's theme "The Nutcracker." It's the story of a little girl who on Christmas Eve helps break the spell on her wooden nutcracker and watches him turn into a handsome prince. Together, they meet dancers, toy soldiers, a Mouse King, and the Sugar Plum Fairy. For more information, or to receive a float application, call 817-685-1449 or email jpoteet@eulesstx.gov. All participants are asked to attend an informational meeting on November 14 at 7 p.m. at the Euless Family Life Senior Center to discuss safety issues. Heritage Park Christmas Celebration Saturday, December 10, 1 - 5 p.m. Heritage Park, 201 Cullum Dr. Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas at our historic Heritage Park. Members of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee will conduct tours of the 150 -year-old Himes Log House and the Fuller House-- both decorated for the holiday season! You can listen to local choirs sing your favorite Christmas songs, enjoy arts and crafts, and play games. Kids can visit with Santa and even make their own Christmas ornaments. In addition, we will have free refreshments for everyone. Holiday cheer and Euless history wrapped up in one great afternoon. Call 817-685-1666 for more information. Icefest 2011 Saturday, December 17, 2 - 6 p.m. Dr Pepper StarCenter, 1400 S. Pipeline Road Please bring the entire family for some holiday fun. Join two-time U.S. National Pair Champions Ashley Cain and Joshua Reagan with special guest Santa Claus. Call 817-267-4233 for more information. Happy Holidays from the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Euless! Free public skate session 2 - 3 p.m. Free skate with Santa 3 - 3:30 p.m. Free Holiday ice show 4 - 4:45 p.m. Free skate with the cast 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. Recreation Center Temporary Closure December 22-26 The racquetball and basketball courts at the Recreation Center will be resurfaced during the Christmas holidays. The fumes from this work will require that the entire Recreation Center be closed. The hardwood courts will be closed from December 22 through January 1. The Fitness Center will not be affected and will remain open except for the typical Christmas and New Year's Holiday schedule. DECEMBER CLASSES For a more complete descriptions, visit www.eulesstx.gov/eflc or on Facebooh "Euless Parks & Community Services. " Euless Family Life Center 300 W. Midway Dr. HOURS: M-TH: 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. ♦ FRI: 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. ♦ SAT: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ♦ SUN: 1 - 6 p.m. HOLIDAY HOURS: Recreation Center — Dec. 16 (closed from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.), Dec. 22-26(closed), Dec. 31 (closes at 5 p.m.), Jan. 1 (closed) ♦ Fitness Center —Dec. 16 (closed from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.), Dec. 24 (closes at noon), Dec. 25-26(closed), 12/3 Dec. 31 (closes at 5 p.m.), Jan 1 (closed) S 10-10:45am CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS Art for Twoosy Doodlers 110004-04 12/7 20-36m W 9:30-10:30am 2/$20 Signing Time Holiday Crafts 110015-03 12/10 2-11 S 10-11am 1/$17 Art for Mini Doodlers 110005-04 12/7 3-5 W 5-6pm 2/$20 Fun Time for Learners 110002-04 11/28 3-5 M/W 9am-lpm 3/$77 Terrific Tuesday & Thursday 110003-04 11/29 3-5 T/TH 9am-1pm 3/$77 YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES Lil' Dribblers 110515-04 12/3 5-9 S 10-10:45am 3/$27 You Can Paint Youth 110815-04 12/8 5-13 TH 4-5:30pm 1/$22 Beginner Drum/Percussion 111011-04 11/22 6-15 T 3:45-4:30pm 4/$25 Making the Cut Basketball 110520-04 12/3 8-14 S 10:45-11:15am 3/$32 Winter Break Camp WK 1 111111-01 12/19 6-12 M-TH 7:30am-6pm 1/$70 Winter Break Camp WK 2 111111-02 12/27 6-12 T -F 7:30am-6pm 1/$70 ADULT ACTIVITIES Hatha Yoga 110330-04 11/29 13+ T/TH 7-8pm 3/$36 Zumba 110300-04 12/5 13+ M/W 7-8pm 2/$38 You Can Oil Paint 110810-04 12/8 14+ TH 6-9pm 1/$37 Basic Chinese 111008-04 12/6 14+ T 7-8pm 2/$20 Boot Camp 110350-04 11/29 16+ T/TH/F 5:45-6:45am 3/$51 Digital Photography 110830-04 12/7 16+ W 7-8pm 2/$25 DR PEPPER STAR CENTER 1400 S. Pipeline, 76040 ♦ 817-267-4233 Tot Ice Skating 111161-03 12/3 3-4 S 11:15-11:45am 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 111162-05 12/3 5-13 S 10:45-11:15am 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 111162-06 12/6 5-13 T 6:15-6:45am 2/$30 Adult Ice Skating 111165-03 12/6 14+ T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER 508 Simmons Dr., 76040 Hapkido 110133-04 12/5 13+ M 7:30-9pm 2/$14 WATER AEROBICS & WELLNESS Classes held at the Trinity High School Natatorium Water Aerobics/ Wellness 120011-07 12/1 17+ M/W/TH 11-11:45am 2/$21 Water Aerobics/ Wellness 120011-08 12/1 17+ M/T/TH 7-7:45pm 2/$21