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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEuless Today 01/20122011 * January II Dear Citizens, It's the beginning of 2012. Time for resolutions, diet and exercise. We can help you with all of that! Start the year off right at the Euless Family Life Center. Both the Recreation Center and the Senior Center will hold an Open House for you and your family. While you're there, take part in the Treecycling event outside of the Senior Center and let the Parks Department mulch your Christmas tree. January is also the time of year when we host one of two annual Town Hall meetings. Please plan on attending and hear about what is happening in Euless. Don't forget to nominate someone for the Volunteer of the Year award. Our volunteers are very special and we appreciate all of their hard work and dedication to making Euless an even better place to live, work and play. THE OFCIAL P B lonoNOF EULESS y • �7 Town Hall Meeting [volunteer of the Year January 26, 7 p.m. Help us honor our greatest asset, our Please join us for a Town Hall volunteers. Please assist us in meeting on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. We will ; recognizing outstanding volunteer meet in the City Council Chambers ; service in Euless by nominating a at Euless City Hall, 201 N. Ector Dr.: Volunteer, Business and Youth of the Representatives from all departments ; Year for volunteer service during 2011. will be available for your questions, You may nominate online by visiting comments or suggestions. Your www.EulessTx.gov/VOY. Nominations opinion is important and we want to ; are due by Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. For hear from you. For more : more information, please contact information, please call (817) 685- Betsy Deck at (817) 685-1821 or via 1563. email at bdeck@eulesstx.gov. Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. ♦ Euless, TX 76039 1 817-685-1400 ♦ eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov Euless Cable Channel 16 ♦ www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless City of Euless Privacy Policy The City of Euless Utility Billing Office is committed to the privacy of its customers. All City employees are responsible for safeguarding customer information and such information is used for business purposes only. Customers may control the release of account information except as required by the Freedom of Information Act. The City of Euless Utility Billing Office strives to ensure that the information obtained and used is accurate. Customer Driver's License and Social Security numbers are used for identification purposes only. When a customer asks for account information, whether via phone or in person, he/she may be asked to verify one or both of these numbers. If a customer's spouse or roommate asks for information on the account, whether via phone or in person, he/she may be asked to verify one or both of their Driver's License or Social Security numbers. Customer information may be used by a third party collection agency contracted with the City of Euless to collect delinquent accounts. Someone outside the City of Euless may request customer information. Under the Freedom of Information Act, individuals/consumers may sign a confidentiality form or send a written confidentiality request. If such a request is received, information such as customer address, telephone number, and consumption information will not be released except to a consumer reporting agency, other utility companies or any state or federal government and their subcontractors. Information entered into the Customer Master files remains in the account database and is only accessible to authorized staff working for the City of Euless. All written information including copies is secured within the Utility Billing Office and shredded for destruction. CITY OF EULESS WATER RATES Meter Size Monthly (Inches) Charge 5/8" - 3/4"* $ 7.95 1" $ 9.29 11/2" $ 13.02 2" $ 21.57 3" $ 43.88 4" $ 77.35 5" $ 121.97 6" $ 174.03 *All Residential & Multi -Family living units shall be be billed a monthly base charge equal to a 5/8' Consumption (per thousand Residential ..11-1 0 - 2 per thousand gal.* $ 2.48 3 - 8 per thousand gal.* $ 3.41 9 - 15 per thousand gal.* $ 3.98 16 - 35 per thousand gal. $ 4.36 >35 per thousand gal. 1 $ 4.96 * Rate Stabilization Rebate of $.21 per thousand gal. will be applied on first 15,000 gal./Residential Water rate only. Commercial, Industrial and Multi -Family: $ 3.74 per thousand gal. Fire Hydrant, Gas Well Meters and Supplemental Irrigation $6.60 per thousand gal. Metered Irrieation Service 0 - 8 per thousand gal. $ 3.74 9 - 15 per thousand gal. $ 3.98 16 - 35 per thousand gal. $ 4.36 >35 per thousand gal. $ 4.96 City of Euless Wastewater Rates Inside Outside City Limits City Limits Wastewater Base $ 6.75 $ 11.25 Volume (per thousand gal.) $ 2.70 $ 2.70 Residential wastewater charge is based on 90% of metered water and shall not exceed 12 thousand gal. oer billine period ner unit. Commercial and Industrial wastewater charges shall be based on 100% of metered water. ---------------------------- AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION: The City of Euless can withhold the release of your residential consumption, address, telephone number and social security number with your written authorization. Please indicate your preference by placing an X in the 1 appropriate blank. Do not release my consumption, address, phone or social security number. *Your social security number will never be released. Return this form with your bill payment or mail to: 201 N. Ector Dr. Euless, TX 76039. L --------------------------- + R.A.D. 5 T E 1.1 S Free RAD Class for Residents January 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 7 p. m. The Euless Police Department is offering a free self-defense class for women called Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). This class includes 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. Valentine's Day Special Euless Resident Tuesday, February 14 Golf Discount Days Seatings at 5:30 & 7 p.m. Texas Star Golf Course is one of the top rated golf Treat that special someone in your life to courses in Texas. We are offering Euless residents the a delicious and romantic menu offering opportunity to play this gem at a great price. After on Valentine's Day. Menus will be paired 11:00 a.m. on the following days, Euless residents can with wine and champagne. You will start play for $25. This includes cart and range balls. with your choice of a scrumptious Euless Resident Golf Days will take place on: appetizer and salad, move on to a • Monday, Jan 23 mouthwatering entree and finish with a • Sunday, Feb 19 heavenly dessert. Make your reservations • Tuesday, March 27 soon for a very special Valentine's Day dinner by Raven's Grille. Call 817-685- : Euless residents will need to bring a valid ID to show 1847 to secure your spot. proof of residence. Tee times can be made four days in advance by calling the Golf Shop at 817-685-7888. Walk-up reservations will be accepted if space is available. I 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 - Jan. 2 (closed) Fitness Center Training Livens Law Firm January 5, 12, 19 & 26,10 a.m. Free Will Seminar Are you intimidated by the weight machines? January 18, 10 a.m. Don't know how to turn on the treadmill? Are Topics discussed will be: you confused about what to do? Then this . Wills, trusts & power of attorneys class is for you. Trainer Donene Disco will . Medicaid Qualifications & Eligibility show you basic fitness center usage and the . Veteran Aid & Attendance Benefits best way to strengthen your muscles. ; Attendees will receive a FREE WILL valued at $250! *Registration is required for these activities two weeks prior to the activity. Must have 10 for the ac- tivity to make. For detailed event descriptions, please visit www.eulesstx.gov/pacs/seniorcenter.htm January Events Date Event Price Time 5 Intro to the Fitness Center 10:00 a.m. 6 Hamburger Luncheon $2 11:40 a.m. 10 Total Food Makeover Class 10:30 a.m. 13 White Elephant Bingo 10:00 a.m. Potato Soup $2 11:40 a.m. 16 Pizza & Salad $2 11:40 a.m. 18 Livens Law Firm -Free Will Seminar 10:00 a.m. 20 Texas Civil War Museum & $11 9:00 a.m. Cowgirl Hall of Fame Hot Dog Luncheon $2 11:40 a.m. 23 Dining Out Group 5:00 p.m. 24 Bluebonnet Hills Seminar 11:00 a.m. & Free Lunch 11:30 a.m. 27 Breakfast $2 9:00 a.m. 42 Challenge 9:30 a.m. *Registration is required for these activities two weeks prior to the activity. Must have 10 for the ac- tivity to make. For detailed event descriptions, please visit www.eulesstx.gov/pacs/seniorcenter.htm Parks at Texas Star Baseball Spring League Registration January 3 - February 12 Spring registration for Rookie, A & AA will begin on Jan. 3 and ends on Feb. 12. All divisions will be organized by each player's age of as of April 30, 2012. Divisions Offered: • Rookie T -Ball 3 - 4 yrs • A League 5 - 14 yrs • AA League 8 - 14 yrs Visit www.ParksatTexasStar.com for complete details and online registration. You may also call 817-685-1838 or email jdouthit@eulesstx.gov. Euless Family Life Center Senior Center Open House January 7, 9 a.m. - noon Euless Family Life Senior Center, 300 W. Midway Dr. Check out the fun with all you can eat pancakes from 9 - 9:30 a.m. for $2 per person and demonstrations on card making, paintings and exercises. The state-of-the-art facility includes a library, media room, computer room, classrooms, game rooms, a medical room and a catering kitchen with adjacent dining areas. Ages 60 and up are welcome to join in the fun activities and special events. The Senior Center hosts a variety of social and educational activities for those young at heart and mind. Euless Family Life Center Open House January 7, 10 a.m. - noon Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Start 2012 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, live demonstrations and tours of the facility. We will have refreshments and activities for children. 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! Christmas Treecycling Event January 7, 10 a.m. - noon 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 otherwise 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. 7. Please join us for a mulching demonstration on Jan. 7. 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 0 Come hungry to the Treecycling event JANUARY CLASSES - Euless Family Life Center (300 W. Midway Dr.) For a more complete descriptions, visit www.eulesstx.gov/eflc or on Facebooh "Euless Parks & Community Services." EFLC 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. Note: EFLC CLOSED ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 1st. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS Mommy & Me Gymnastics 210181-01 1/23 18-30m M 6-6:45pm 4/$54 Art for Twoosy Doodlers 210004-01 1/5 20-36m TH 9:30-10:30am 4/$40 Signing Time Potty Time 210025-01 1/12 1+ TH 6-7pm 1/$17 Signing Time Potty Time 210025-02 1/14 1+ S 10-I1am 1/$17 Preschool Play Dates 210020-01 1/26 2+ TH 10-11:30am FREE Art for Mini Doodlers 210005-01 1/5 3-5 TH 4-5pm 4/$40 Fun Time for Learners 210002-01 1/9 3-5 M/W 9am-lpm 3/$77 Terrific Tuesday & Thursday 210003-01 1/10 3-5 T/TH 9am-1pm 3/$77 Jazz/Ballet Combo 210200-01 1/14 3-6 S 10-10:45am 7/$79 Hip -Hop Dance 210208-01 1/14 3-6 S 11-11:45am 7/$79 Just4Flips Gymnastics 210210-01 1/23 3-6 M 5-5:45pm 4/$54 Just4F1ips Cheerleading 210215-01 1/23 3-7 M 7-7:45pm 4/$54 YOUTH TEEN ACTIVITIES Under the Rim Basketball 210515-01 1/7 5-10 S 10-10:45am 4/$35 You Can Paint Youth 210815-01 1/19 5-13 TH 4-5:30pm 1/$22 Elementary Art Education 210010-01 1/7 6-12 S 1-2pm 4/$40 Beginner Drum/Percussion 211011-01 1/10 6-15 T 3:45-4:30pm 4/$82 Making the Cut Basketball 210520-01 1/7 7-14 S 10:45-11:15am 4/$42 ADULT ACTIVITIES Cardio Dance Jam 210310-01 1/11 12+ W/F 8:30-9:30am 3/$42 Gentle Yoga 210340-01 1//9 13+ M/W 10-11:15am 4/$64 Cardio Dance & Sculpt 210315-01 1/9 13+ M/TH 6-7pm 4/$33 Hatha Yoga 210330-01 1/10 13+ T/TH 7-8pm 3/$36 Zumba 210300-01 1/9 13+ M/W 7-8pm 3/$42 You Can Oil Paint 210810-01 1/19 14+ TH 6-9pm 1/$37 Basic Stained Glass 210800-01 1/24 15+ T 6:30-8:30pm 3/$57 30 Minute Body Express 210355-01 1/9 16+ M/W 7-7:30pm 6/$26 Abs & Assets 210343-01 1/9 16+ M/W 7:35-8:05pm 6/$26 Boot Camp 210350-01 1/10 16+ T/TH/F 5:45-6:45am 4/$62/$42 Tai Chi Beginners 210305-01 1/10 16+ T 6-7pm 4/$40 Tai Chi Advanced 210306-01 1/10 16+ T 7-8pm 4/$40 Retirement Has Changed 211004-01 1/19 18+ TH 10-11:30am 1/FREE Finding Balance in Budget 211005-01 1/10 18+ T 6-7:30pm 1/FREE How to Stay Young 211000-01 1/5 18+ TH 6:30-7:30pm 1/FREE DR PEPPER STAR CENTER 1400 S. Pipeline, 76040 ♦ 817-267-4233 Tot Ice Skating 211161-01 1/21 3-4 S 11:15-11:45am 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 211162-01 1/17 5-13 T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 211162-02 1/21 5-13 S 11:15-11:45am 2/$30 Adult Ice Skating 211165-01 1/17 14+ T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER 508 Simmons Dr., 76040 Taekwondo-Tigerkubs 210130-01 1/14 5-8 S 9-9:45am 9/$28 Taekwondo-Beginners 210131-01 1/10 8-12 T 6-7:15am 9/$81 S 10-11:15am Taekwondo-Advanced 210132-01 1/9 8-12 M/TH 6-7:15pm 9/$81 Taekwondo-Adult 210134-01 1/10 13+ T/TH 7:30-9pm 9/$97 Hapkido 210133-01 1/9 13+ M 7:30-9pm 4/$26 WATER AEROBICS & WELLNESS Classes held at the Trinity High School Natatorium Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-01 1/9 17+ M/W/IH 11-11:45am 3/$20* Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-02 1/9 17+ M/T/TH 7-7:45pm 3/$20* *Come celebrate 20 years of Water Aerobics in the month of January and pay just $20!