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Home My WebLink About2012-04 Euless Today2012 *April Dear Citizens, Congratulations zm go out to all of our Volunteer of the Year winners. We are lucky to have such a devoted group of citizens that love Euless. Volunteers are truly the heartbeat of our city. WE, THE COUNCIL AND STAFF, THANK YOU! Arbor Daze Festival is back this year! Euless has been a Tree City USA through the Arbor Day Foundation for the 26th year and it is an honor to continue the tradition this year. Come get your free tree. We can't wait to see you there. Our Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) has grown so that other communities have joined with Euless to make an even better difference in peoples' lives. We have more houses than ever that need our help so come and join the volunteers and share your talents and enjoy meeting others as well. Paw NoF EU12ESS Volunteers of the Year Named for 2011 Euless relies upon our volunteers to make our special events great! Our volunteers work long hours, simply to give back to Euless. In turn, the City picks volunteers each year to celebrate the devotion of these outstanding people. Alex Horton was named Volunteer of the Year for his overall dedication to Euless. Horton has served on the Parks Board, Economic Advisory Board, Library Board, and the Euless Library Foundation. He also lead the effort to allow wine sales in local grocery stores and most recently has given countless hours to 6 Stones Mission Network for any need that has arisen. Parks and Community Services Director Ray McDonald said, "It takes a special person to volunteer, but it takes an extra special volunteer to make a difference. His passion for Euless is an inspiration to us all." The Volunteer Business of the Year was presented to Euless SuperTarget for their efforts to help those less fortunate in Euless. SuperTarget always seems to have a presence at special events in Euless. They have continually sponsored the Community Powered Revitalization blitz, Night of Wonder student parties, Operation Back to School and the HEBISD Boys & Girls Expo that encourages children to head down the right path in life. The Youth of the Year was given to the HEBISD Adult Transition Program. Students in this program learn the skills necessary for making the transition to adulthood beyond public school. The Euless Library has participated with the HEB ISD Adult Transition program for several years. This year, eight high school students and two teachers come to the library once a week. The students survey the children's book collection for damage and clean the covers. This year they have cleaned 3,000 books and identified 531 books for repairs or replacements. Library Administrator Kate Lyon said, "This is a very important task that the students take seriously and are helping to keep our children's book collection attractive and inviting." (continued on next page) Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. ♦ Euless, TX 76039 ♦ 817-685-1400 ♦ eulessinfo(&eulesstx gov Euless Cable Channel 16 ♦ www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless (continued from previous page) The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a person that has continually given of their time and efforts to the City of Euless throughout the years. This year, this prestigious award is presented to Harold Samuels. He dedicated 25 years as a public servant as a member of the Euless City Council from 1968-1975 and then as Euless Mayor from 1975-1993. Samuels then served as District Director for Congressman Joe Barton from 1993- 2000. A strong proponent of health care governance, Samuels served on the board of Fort Worth's JPS Health Network and Texas Healthcare Trustees for several years. In addition, he received the Northeast Leadership Forum Distinguished Leadership Award in 2006. Our congratulations go out to all of this year's winners. The dedication of a volunteer's time and energy cannot be compared and we appreciate their love and admiration for Euless. Thank you for the time and energy that you spend to help make Euless great! Election Information The City of Euless will hold the City Council candidates election on Saturday, May 12, 2012, to elect Council Mem- bers to serve in Place 5 and Place 6. For a complete list of applicants, visit www.eulesstx.gov or call 817-685-1400. Early Voting Schedule City of Euless Library 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, Texas 76039 April 30 - May 4 Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 5 Sat 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. May 6 Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 7 - 8 Mon - Tues 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Additional early voting locations are available throughout Tarrant County. To locate them, go to tarrantcounty.com and click on Election Information. You must be registered by April 12 in order to vote in the May General Election. Election Day Polling Places (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) City of Euless Library Bear Creek Elem. School 201 N. Ector Drive 401 Bear Creek Drive Euless, Texas 76039 Euless, Texas 76039 Ballots By Mail Applications for a ballot by mail must be received by mail no later than May 4 and should be mailed to: Steve Raborn, Early Voting Clerk P.O. Box 961011, Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0011 Be a Crud Crusader! April 14, 9-11 a.m., Euless Municipal Complex, 201 N. Ector Dr. Space is limited. The mobile collection unit can accept material from approximately 125 house- holds. If the unit reaches its capacity before you arrive, you may deliver your materials to the Environmental Collection Center (ECC) in east Fort Worth. You may also bring any small elec- trical appliance you would like to recycle such as computers, monitors, radios, VCRs, stereos, clocks, hair dryers, lawnmowers and office equipment. For a complete list of what the Crud Cruiser and the ECC will accept, please call 817-685-1410 or visit www.EulessTx.gov/hazmat. Child Safety Seat Check Point April 11, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., Euless SuperTarget, 1401 W. Glade Rd. GRIJDC�►:� The Child Safety Seat Task Force will be in Euless from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the SuperTarget parking lot. This is a free test that will ensure your child safety seat is installed correctly and securely in your car. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that as many as 80 percent of all car seats are improperly in- stalled. Many Euless Police officers are certified in the Child Safety Seat restraint system and will provide free checks throughout the year by appointment. Please call (817) 685-1686 to make an appointment. Holiday Schedule The Library will be closed April 6-8 for the holiday weekend and April 28-29 for Arbor Daze. Euless Library Foundation Book Sale April 20-22 The book sale is just around the corner. Great finds at great prices! Proceeds benefit the Library Fri., April 20: 2-5 p.m. ($5 entry) Sat., April 21: 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Sun., April 22: 1-3 p.m. 2Tone Concert April 9, 7 p.m. Cindy Horstman and Michael Medina of 2Tone masterfully blend the magic of the electric jazz harp and rhythmic strength of the bass. Their performances left Jazz Times claiming 2Tone to be, "Un- commonly creative and thoroughly enjoyable." 2Tone has toured nationally for 17 years as roster artists for the Texas Commission on the Arts, Arts Midwest, and Arts Northwest. Expect an exciting, soothing, and magical performance that music lovers of all ages will enjoy. Saving Water Saves You Money In order to ensure we have enough water for future generations and to promote water conservation, the Euless City Council approved a tiered water rate that encourages efficient water use. The more water you conserve, the lower your rate. Outside activities such as watering lawns, filling pools and washing cars can account for up to 60 percent of water use. Those who choose to increase their water use will pay for additional water needed to keep up with the demand. Water is one of our most important natural resources and we must protect it. The tiered rate structure is designed to protect our water resources now and in the future. The City of Euless Utility Billing Office is committed to the privacy of its customers. As such, the office has enacted a privacy policy that is designed for your protection. To view the complete privacy policy, please visit www.EulessTX.gov/water or call 817-685-1471. Tiered Water Rates Water Base Rate* * * $7.95 Water per thousand gallons Water: 0-2,000 gallons $2.48 Water: 3-8,000 gallons $3.41 Water: 9-15,000 gallons $3.98 Water: 16-35,000 gallons $4.36 Water: over 35,000 gallons $4.96 Wastewater: Base Rate $6.75 Wastewater per thousand gallons* $2.70 Drainage $2.50 Recycling' * * $1.12 Sanitation' $7.99 *Residential accounts charged 90% of metered water not to exceed 12,000 gallons. * *50% recycling discount for single-family seniors. * "Commercial, multi family and sprinkler units billed based on meter size. ' - Effective March 2012 ► IL -IL-1 V ► \ ' S CZ • *I I Easter Brunch April 8 Seating times between 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Plan to join us for a magnificent Easter Sunday brunch in Raven's Grille. Reserve your table early and bring the whole family. Large groups are welcome. Our special guest, Mr. E. Bunny, will be greeting and taking pictures with brunch guests. We will offer small crafts for kids along with the Easter Bunny for personal pictures. For reservations call 817-685-1847. 0-2 years: FREE 2-9 years: $5.00 10+: $17.95 Euless Family Life Senior Center 300 W. Midway Dr. 817-685-1671 HOURS: MON/TUES/WED/FRI: 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ♦ THURS: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. April Special Events Senior Center special events are for Euless Family Life Senior Center members. You must be over the age of 60 to become a member. Date Event Price Time 6 Open (City Holiday) 8:00 a.m.-noon 10 *Senior Living Facility Requirements 10:00 a.m. 13 *AARP FREE Income Tax Prep 9:00 a.m. *AARP Mature Driving Class $12 AARP mbr/ 9:00 a.m. $14 non-mbr White Elephant Bingo 10:00 a.m. *Pizza & Salad $2 11:30 a.m. 16 *Dining Out Group 5:00 p.m. 19 Senior Dance $5 6:00 p.m. 20 *Texas Motor Speedway & $6 8:30 a.m. Bureau of Engraving & Printing *Hot Dog Lunch $2 11:30 a.m. 27 *Breakfast $2 9:00 a.m. *Wii Bowling Tournament 9:30 a.m. 28-29 Arbor Daze *Registration is required for these activities one week prior! Don't wait to register at the last minute, if we do not have enough to make the class or event, we may have to cancel. Some activities have limited space available as well. Sign up today for the activities you are inter- ested in. You may miss out if you wait to long! Texas Trash Off April 14, 9 a.m. - noon Villages of Bear Creek Park Grab a friend and meet us at Villages of Bear Creek Park, located at 1951 Bear Creek Parkway. Then, help us beautify our community by picking up trash in the heart of Euless. Afterwards, meet us back at the park for a free lunch. For more infor- mation, call Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449. Get in- volved and beautify your city. Arbor Daze Festival Returns in 2012! April 28 - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. April 29 - 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Euless City Hall Complex, 201 N. Ector Dr. The roots of the City of Euless celebration of Arbor Day can be traced to a Home and Garden Expo held in 1988 in the old gymnasium of what is now City Hall. Attended by some 1,500 residents, the event was declared a success and plans made to hold an annual event emphasizing trees and beautification. The following year, the "How to Grow Lawn and Garden Show" was held and the event kept growing year after year. This year's festival will be the 22nd time the City of Euless will celebrate Arbor Day. Each attendee of the festival will receive a free tree. The urban tree canopy has been dwindling for decades and the Arbor Daze Festival has given over 150,000 trees away through the years. Most of these trees have been planted in the immediate area to replenish the local tree population. Arbor Daze 2012 will feature great local entertainment, Arts and Crafts Booths, Business Expo, Arbor Dazzling Kidz Zone, Forestry Village and great food! Find out more details by visiting www.arbodaze.org. The Killdares Terri Hendrix Sat., 6 - 7:15 p.m. Sunday, 4 - 5:15 p.m. April Swimming Lessons LASS# BEG AGE DAY LOC TIME #WK AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS All classes held at HEB Rehab Center, 251 Westparh Way, Euless, 76040 Child Development 4+ Water Tots 220000-02 Youth/Teen Activities 3/$85 Level 1 220001-05 Level 1 220001-06 Level 1 220001-07 Level 1 220001-08 Level 2 220002-05 Level 2 220002-06 Level 2 220002-07 Level 2 220002-08 Level 3 220003-03 Level 3 220003-04 Level 4 & 5 220004-03 Level 4 & 5 220004-04 Teen/Adult 220008-02 4/10 1-3 T/TH HEB 6:30-7pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 8-8:30pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 6:30-7pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 7-7:30pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 7:30-8pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 8-8:30pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 6:30-7pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 7-7:30pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 7:30-8pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 7-7:30pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 7:30-8pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 7:30-8pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 8-8:30pm 3/$85 4/10 4+ T/TH HEB 8-8:30pm 3/$85 APRIL CLASSES Euless Family Life Center 300 W. Midway Dr. For 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. Closed: April 8th CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS Mommy and Me Gymnastics 210181-03 4/30 18-30mM 6-6:45pm 4/$54 Art for Twoosy Doodlers 210004-04 4/5 20-36mTH 9:30-10:30am 4/$40 Art for Mini Doodlers 210005-04 4/5 3-5 TH 4-5pm 4/$40 Fun Time for Learners 210002-0 4/2 3-5 M/W 9am-lpm 4/$102 Terrific Tuesday & Thursday 210003-04 4/3 3-5 T/TH 9am-lpm 4/$102 Jazz/Ballet Combo 210200-03 4/14 3-6 S 10-10:45am 6/$68 Hip Hop Dance 210208-03 4/14 3-6 S 11-11:45am 6/$68 Just 4 Flips Gymnastics 210210-03 4/30 3-6 M 5-5:45pm 4/$54 Just 4 Flips Cheerleading 210215-03 4/30 3-7 M 7-7:45pm 4/$54 YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES Under the Rim Basketball 210515-04 4/14 5-10 S 10-10:45am 3/$27 You Can Paint Youth 210815-04 4/26 5-13 TH 4-5:30pm 1/$22 Elementary Art Education 210010-04 4/7 6-12 S 1-2pm 4/$40 Beginner Drum/Percussion 211011-04 4/3 5-14 T 3:45-4:30pm 4/$82 Making the Cut Basketball 210520-04 4/14 7-14 S 10:45-11:15am 3/$32 ADULT ACTIVITIES Basic Cake Decorating 210021-01 4/5 10+ TH 7-8:30pm 4/$122 Cardio Dance Jam 210310-04 4/4 12+ W/F 8:30-9:30am 4/$52 Gentle Yoga 210340-04 4/2 13+ M/W 10-11:15am 4/$64 Cardio Dance & Sculpt 210315-04 4/2 13+ M/TH 6-7pm 4/$33 Hatha Yoga 210330-04 4/17 13+ T/TH 7-8pm 3/$36 Zumba 210300-04 4/2 13+ M/W 7-8pm 4/$52 You Can Oil Paint 210810-04 4/26 14+ TH 6-9pm 1/$37 Basic Stained Glass 210800-04 4/17 15+ T 10am-12pm 3/$57 Basic Stained Glass 210800-05 4/17 15+ T 6:30-8:30pm 3/$57 30 Minute Body Express 210355-03 4/2 16+ M/W 7-7:30pm 6/$26 Abs & Assets 210343-03 4/2 16+ M/W 7:35-8:05pm 6/$26 Boot Camp 210350-04 4/3 16+ T/TH/F 5:45-6:45am 4/$62/$42 Tai Chi Beginners 210305-04 4/3 16+ T 6-7pm 4/$40 Tai Chi Advanced 210306-04 4/3 16+ T 7-8pm 4/$40 Digital Photography 210830-05 4/4 16+ W 6:30-8pm 2/$42 Pet CPR & First Aid 211001-04 4/14 16+ S 10am-12pm 1/$28 Pet CPR & First Aid 211001-05 4/18 16+ W 6-8pm 1/$28 Pet CPR & First Aid 211001-06 4/21 16+ S 10am-12pm 1/$28 Pet CPR & First Aid 211001-07 4/28 16+ S 10am-12pm 1/$28 Protecting What's Important 211003-02 4/19 18+ TH 10-11:30am 1/FREE How to Stay Young 211000-04 4/5 18+ TH 6:30-7:30pm 1/FREE SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER 508 Simmons Dr., 76040 Hapkido 210133-04 4/2 13+ M 7:30-9pm 4/$26 WATER AEROBICS & WELLNESS Held at the Trinity High School Natatorium Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-07 4/2 17+ M/W/TH 11-11:45am 4/$42 Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-08 4/2 17+ M/T/TH 7-7:45pm 4/$42 *For American Red Cross Swim Lessons information, please see page 5 inside.