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Home My WebLink AboutEuless Today 05/20121011 May Dear Citizens, We will be having a City Council election for two places on the second Saturday in May with early voting before. We are fortunate in Texas to have early voting for two weeks prior to Election Day. The times and schedules are listed here and early voting will take place in the Euless Library. On Election Day, May 12, 2012, there will be voting in the Euless Library as well as Bear Creek Elementary School. Please exercise your right to vote! The summer reading program at the Library is almost here and I hope many of you will join the program and enjoy our Library this summer. The Library continues to have educational as well as entertaining programs for all our citizens. Enjoy our springtime and do get out and enjoy our parks and recreational activities and volunteer your services for the many activities provided by the city. Remember TOGETHER WE ARE BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW FOR OUR CITIZENS. 74F�- G� Palo TION Of EUL°ESS City of Euless General Election Information The City of Euless will hold the City Council candidates election on Saturday, May 12, 2012, to elect Council Members to serve in Place 5 and Place 6. A list of applicants as their name will be included on the ballot: Councilmember, Place 5 Glenn Porterfield Jay B. Jenson Bruce German Councilmember, Place 6 Perry Bynum Lorren Britton 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 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless, 76039 Bear Creek Elementary School 401 Bear Creek Drive, Euless, 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 Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. 4 Euless, TX 76039 ♦ 817-685-1400 ♦ eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov Euless Cable Channel 161 www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless GOP Primary/Caucus Euless Receives First Municipal Voting Information Green Fleet Certification Tuesday, May 29, 2012 The City of Euless is proud to first Early voting for the Primary/Caucus elec- announce that we are the VAEMP city in the nation to receive the tion will take place from May 14-25. The Green Fleet Certification from the Association of Equip - Euless Library will serve as an early vot- s ment Management Professionals (AEMP). Euless is al- ing site. You may vote at any of the Tar - ways seeking innovative ways to improve city services. rant County early voting sites during Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams said, early voting. Election Day voting will "It's the right thing to do and a smart financial move," he take place at your precinct. A complete said. "We stretch our citizens' tax dollars to the best of list of early voting, as well as election day our ability." voting locations, can be found at www.TarrantCounty.com. For ques- s The City plans to use AEMP's Green Fleet certification to tions, please contact Tarrant County help distinguish them in the ongoing grant process for Elections at 817-831-8683 or the City of further alternative energy efforts. The Green Fleet certifi- Euless at 817-685-1434 or 817-685- cation is something that further defines us as a leader in alternative energy and we're very proud of that. Police Summer Camp June 4-10 or June 11-15, 9 a. m.-1 p.m. The Police department hosts two week-long camps for kids living in Euless ages 10-12. Registration is free and each camp session is limited to 50 children. Camp participants will learn team building, bicycle safety and navigation skills. As a special treat, Police Chief Mike Brown will cook lunch for everyone on the last day. For applications, please visit the Euless Police Dept., 1102 W. Euless Blvd., www.eulesstx.gov/police or any Euless elementary school. For details call, Officer White at 817-685-1536. Annual Police Awards Officer of the Year Civilian of the Year Supervisor of the Year Distinguished Service (Sworn) Distinguished Service (Civilian) Blackie Sustaire Award Volunteer of the Year Unit Citation Euless Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association Volunteer of the Year Steve Snyder Jolie McManus Todd Bellah Brian Gardner Beverly Williams James Patterson Don Martin Honor Guard: Gary Landers, Brenda Alvarado, Gene Haywood, Scott Peterson, Ramon Fraticelli, Robert Powell, Patrick Bush, Jay Blount Judy and Dick Rick Summer Reading Program: Discover FabEuless Library Books June 7 -July 26 This summer readers of all ages can sign up to earn prizes for reading. The library will offer many fun programs for kids and families. A complete calendar will be available May 1. Holiday The Library will be closed May 28 for Memorial Day. Dog Daze 2012 May 12, 8 a.m. — noon Euless Public Works Facility 1513 Westpark Way Veterinarian Gayla J. Maas will be on site to administer low-cost vaccinations for Euless dogs. Heartworm testing and prevention is also available. Free refreshments will be served to all participants. For more information, please contact the Euless Animal Shelter at 817-685- 1594 or visit www.eulesstx.gov/animal. Vaccinations: • Rabies • DHPP • DHLPP • Kennel Cough Trinity GAP Club Pet Fair May 19, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Trinity High School Parking Lot, 500 N. Industrial Blvd. The Trinity High School Girls Awareness Program (GAP) Club is .. hosting a Pet Fair. The event will provide low ift cost vaccinations (10 a.m.-1 p.m.), low cost, micro -chipping, P pro- fessional photos, dog bathing, and nail trimming. The Euless Animal Shelter will have pets available for adoption. You can visit the www.trinitygaprescue.org website anytime for adoptable pets. The 2009 Youth Volunteer of the Year GAP Club is an all -girl service club devoted to the Animal Shelter. These ladies work tirelessly to adopt pets from the animal shelter, which significantly reduces the euthanasia rate. They host fundraisers to pay for vaccinations, spay, neutering, and other medical needs. In addition, the teens foster pets and spend their free time in the shelter to walk, groom, and care for the pets that reside there. Please come out and support this great group. Mother's Day Brunch May 13 Seating times available between 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Spoil mom on her special day with a delicious brunch from Raven's Grille. There will be options varying from an omelet station to our infamous chicken fried steak, Texas Star Spring along with a variety of lunch and breakfast options. You Outdoor Concerts h h won t want to miss this opportumry to s ow mom ow much you really appreciate her. Please call 817-685- 1847 for reservations. Happy Hour on the Patio at Raven's Grille Take advantage of the beautiful weather, a top-ranked golf course view, delicious food and happy hour specials Monday -Thursday from 5-7 p.m. during the month of May. *I . Wednesdays, May 2 & 9, 5 - 7 p.m. It's hard to beat spring weather, a view of the 18th green and relaxing tunes while dining on Raven's Grille cuisine. Please join us for local singer/song-writer Eddy Herrera during Happy Hour on the Patio. He will be covering known artists from a variety of genres. Kick back, relax and support a great, local musician. Euless Family Life Senior Center 300 W. Midway Dr. 817-685-1671 HO RS: MON/TLIES/WED/FRI: 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ♦ THURS: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. May 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 3 Balance Screening 9:30 a.m. 4 *Hamburger Lunch $2 11:30 a.m. 8 U.S.P.S. Email Fraud Scam Seminar 10:00 a.m. 11 White Elephant Bingo 10:00 a.m. *Mother's Day Lunch 11:30 a.m. 17 *Texas Ranger Baseball Game $21 11:30 a.m. Senior Dance $5 6:00 p.m. 18 *Hot Dog Lunch $2 11:30 a.m. 25 *Breakfast $2 9:00 a.m. *Shuffleboard Tournament 9:30 a.m. *DFW National Cemetary 1:00 P.M. 28 Closed for Memorial Day *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 activi- ties have limited space available as well. Sign up today for the activities you are interested in. You may miss out if you wait to long! Movies in the Park The City of Euless will show great family movies in our beautiful parks this summer. Bring your favorite pillow and blanket to stretch out under the stars. Free popcorn and refreshments are available while watching a movie in our parks. Please help the fight against local hunger by bringing one canned good per person to be donated to the 6Stones and First United Methodist Church food pantries. Summer Movie Series: Puss -in -Boots Saturday, May 19, 8:30 p.m. Bear Creek Amphitheater, 1951 Bear Creek Pkwy Adventures of Tintin Saturday, June 23, 8:30 p.m. Bear Creek Amphitheater, 1951 Bear Creek Pkwy Mighty Ducks Friday, July 27, 8:30 p.m. Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Drive Summer Camp Registration May 5, 7 a.m. Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Dr. (east side) Summer is right around the corner. Keep your children active and entertained with the City of Euless Summer Camp Program. Proof of residency is required (photo ID and current utility bill). A $10 non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit is due per week, per participant at the time of registration. Registration will remain open until weeks are filled, at which time your child can be placed on a waiting list at no charge. A registration packet will be available on line at www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. May Swimming Lessons CLASS# BEG AGE DAY LOC TIME #WKS AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIM LESSONS All classes held at HEB Rehab Center, 251 Westparh Way, Euless, 76040 Child Development Water Tots 220000-03 5/8 1-3 T/TH Youth/Teen Activities Level 220001-09 5/8 4+ T/TH Level 220001-10 5/8 4+ T/TH Level 220001-11 5/8 4+ T/TH Level 220001-12 5/8 4+ T/TH Level 220002-09 5/8 4+ T/TH Level 220002-10 5/8 4+ T/TH Level 220002-11 5/8 4+ T/TH Level 220002-12 5/8 4+ T/TH Level 220003-05 5/8 4+ T/TH Level 220003-06 5/8 4+ T/TH Level 4 & 5 220004-05 5/8 4+ T/TH Level 4 & 5 220004-06 5/8 4+ T/TH Teen/Adult 220008-03 5/8 4+ T/TH HEB HEB HEB HEB HEB HEB HEB HEB HEB HEB HEB HEB HEB HEB 6:30-7pm 8-8:30pm 6:30-7pm 7-7:30pm 7:30-8pm 8-8:30pm 6:30-7pm 7-7:30pm 7:30-8pm 7-7:30pm 7:30-8pm 7:30-8pm 8-8:30pm 8-8:30pm 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 3/$85 WATER AEROBICS & WELLNESS Held at the Trinity High School Natatorium Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-09 5/2 17+ M/W/TH 11-11:45am 4/$42 Water Aerobics/ Wellness 220011-10 5/1 17+ M/T/TH 7-7:45pm 4/$42 v MAY 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. Note: The EFLC will be closed on May 28th for Memorial Day. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS Art for Twoosy Doodlers 210004-05 5/3 20-36m TH 9:30-10:30am 4/$40 Art for Mini Doodlers 210005-05 5/3 3-5 TH 4-5pm 4/$40 Fun Time for Learners 210002-05 4/30 3-5 M/W 9am-lpm 4/$102 Terrific Tuesday & Thursday 210003-05 5/1 3-5 T/TH 9am-lpm 4/$102 YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES Taekwondo-Do TigerKubs 310130-01 5/26 5-8 S 9-9:45am 6/$22 Under the Rim Basketball 210515-05 5/5 5-10 S 10-10:45am 4/$35 You Can Paint Youth 210815-05 5/24 5-13 TH 4-5:30pm 1/$22 Elementary Art Education 210010-05 5/5 6-12 S 1-2pm 4/$40 Beginner Drum/Percussion 211011-05 5/1 5-14 T 3:45-4:30pm 4/$82 Beginner Drum/Percussion 311030-01 5/29 5-14 T 3:45-4:30pm 4/$82 Intermediate Drum 311035-01 5/29 5-14 T 4:45-5:30pm 4/$82 Making the Cut Basketball 210520-05 5/5 7-14 S 10:45-11:15am 4/$42 Taekwondo-Do Beginners 310131-01 5/22 8-12 T 6-7:15pm 6/$55 S 10-11:15am Taekwondo-Do Advanced 310132-01 5/21 8-12 M/TH 6-7:15pm 6/$55 ADULT ACTIVITIES Cardio Dance lam 210310-05 5/2 12+ W/F 8:30-9:30am 4/$52 Taekwondo-Do Adult 3101314-01 5/22 13+ T/TH 7:30-9:00pm 6/$65 Gentle Yoga 210340-05 4/30 13+ M/W 10-11:15am 4/$64 Cardio Dance & Sculpt 210315-04 4/30 13+ M/TH 6-7pm 4/$33 Hatha Yoga 210330-05 5/8 13+ T/TH 7-8pm 3/$36 Basic Hula/Tahitian 210220-01 5/03 13+ TH 7-8pm 4/$52 Zumba 210300-05 5/7 13+ M/W 7-8pm 3/$42 You Can Oil Paint 210810-05 5/24 14+ TH 6-9pm 1/$37 Boot Camp 210350-05 5/1 16+ T/TH/F 5:45-6:45am 4/$62/$42 Tai Chi Beginners 210305-05 5/1 16+ T 6-7pm 4/$40 Tai Chi Advanced 210306-05 5/1 16+ T 7-8pm 4/$40 Pet CPR & First Aid 211001-08 5/15 16+ T 10am-12pm 1/$28 Pet CPR & First Aid 211001-09 5/19 16+ S 10am-12pm 1/$28 Pet CPR & First Aid 211001-10 5/23 16+ W 6-8pm 1/$28 Find Balance in Your Budget 210005-02 5/8 18+ T 6-7:30pm 1/FREE How to Stay Young 211000-05 5/3 18+ TH 6:30-7:30pm 1/FREE DR PEPPER STARCENTER 1400 S. Pipeline 76040 817-267-4233 Tot Ice Skating 211161-04 5/12 3-4 S 11:15-11:45am 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 211162-07 5/8 5-13 T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 211162-08 5/12 5-13 S 11:15-11:45am 2/$30 Adult Ice Skating 211165-04 5/8 13+ T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER 508 Simmons Dr., 76040 Hapkido 210133-05 4/30 13+ M 7:30-9pm 4/$26 Taekwondo-Do TigerKubs 310130-01 5/26 5-8 S 9-9:45am 6/$22 Taekwondo-Do Beginners 310131-01 5/22 8-12 T 6-7:15pm 6/$55 S 10-11:15am Taekwondo-Do Advanced 310132-01 5/21 8-12 M/TH 6-7:15pm 6/$55 Taekwondo-Do Adult 3101314-01 5/22 13+ T/TH 7:30-9:00pm 6/$65 Hapkido 210133-05 4/30 13+ M 7:30-9pm 4/$26 *Taehwondo Beginners Tuesday class meet at EFLC, Saturday class meets at Simmons Center / *Taehwondo Advanced Monday class meets at EFLC, Thursday class meets at Simmons Center / *Taehwondo Adult Tuesday class meets at EFLC, Thursday class meets at Simons Center