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Home My WebLink AboutEuless Today 12/20131013 *December Dear Citizens, r Happy Holidays! December offers a multitude of opp- ortunities where families spend time together while appreciating the true meaning of the season. We kick off December with our annual Parade of Lights. Family, friends and volunteers gather together to watch Santa and Mrs. Claus and all the wonderfully decorated cars and floats participate in a Patriotic Christmas theme. Santa will be at the Texas Star for breakfast the next weekend and then the Heritage Park the same afternoon for an old fashioned Christmas. The Library has arranged for Pete the Cat author Eric Litwin to perform. This will be a fun performance for all ages. They are also continuing the "Write Night" monthly series that will focus on Christmas cards. We really appreciate our volunteers and the hours they give to make our community so great. As the calendar year comes to a close, we encourage you to nominate a volunteer for their outstanding talents given to our city during 2013. Together we are Building a Better Tomorrow and Remembering our Heritage. PTHE i �°alioNaF EUL°ESS HEB Chamber Awards Euless Mayor Highest Honor At the chamber's annual awards gala, Euless Mayor Mary Lib Saleh received the highest honor the Hurst -Euless- : a Bedford Chamber of Commerce bestows. The Clyde Mooney Award,`' leg _ named for the first Chairman of the HEB Chamber, honors a person who has shown "exceptional leadership in our region and recognizes service to the chamber of commerce and to the community." Mayor Saleh received this award for her strong leadership and because she is a champion of public art, historical preservation, health and education. She has spent years improving the quality of life not only in Euless, but for the : Photo by Mike Lewis Photography entire HEB community. transportation, such as the Mayor's In support of education, she formed the :Council of Tarrant County, Women in Government organization : Northeast Leadership Forum, Texas for Tarrant County elected women, and High Speed Rail and Transportation directed the formation of the Mayor's :Corporation, and Texas Health Roundtable as a branch of the Resources as well as the HEB Northeast Leadership Forum. She: Chamber of Commerce and the serves on a number of local boards that Tarrant Regional Transportation address healthcare, business, and :Coalition. 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 1 www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless Council Member Eilenfeldt Honored Euless Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt has been awarded the Citizens Hero Award by the Airpower Foundation, the nation's longest serving military charity. Each year, recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor reach out across the nation to find unsung citizen heroes. The recipients demon- strate the traits embodied in the Medal of Honor; courage, sacrifice, self- lessness and patriotism. Eilenfeldt received this award for her work with 6 Stones and all of the programs it supports including the Community Garden, Community Powered Revitalization and Night of Wonder. She received this award at the 11th annual American Airlines Skyball. Our Volunteers Rock! We know it, you know it, now let's show it. Please assist us in recognizing outstanding volunteer serv- ice in Euless by nominating a Volunteer, Business and Youth of the Year for volunteer service during 2013. You may nominate online by visiting www.eulesstx.gov/VOY. Nominations are due by Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. For more information, please contact Betsy Deck at (817) 685-1821 or via email at bdeck@eulesstx.gov. Holiday Solid Waste Schedule During both the Christmas and New Year holidays, normal Thursday trash and recycling collection will shift to Friday. Friday service will shift to Saturday. Please contact Allied Waste Services at 817-332- 7301 or Community Waste Disposal at 972-392-9300 with questions. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 23 24 25 26 27 28 MONDAY RECYCLING TUESDAY RECYCLING SOLID WASTE THURSDAY PICK THURSDAY RECYCLING FRIDAY RECYCLING WITH MONDAY/ WITH TUESDAY/FRIDAY WILL NOT BE UP WILL .SHIFT WITH MONDAY/ WITH TUESDAY/ THURSDAY GARBAGE GARBAGE PICKED UP TO FRIDAY THURSDAY GARBAGE FRIDAY GARBAGE 30 31 1 3 4 2 MONDAY RECYCLING TUESDAY RECYCLING SOLID WASTE THURSDAY PICK THURSDAY RECYCLING FRIDAY RECYCLING WITH MONDAY/ WITH TUESDAY/FRIDAY WILL NOT BE UP WILL SHIFT WITH MONDAY/ WITH TUESDAY/ THURSDAY GARBAGE GARBAGE PICKED UP TO FRIDAY THURSDAY GARBAGE FRIDAY GARBAGE Holiday Closures All City Facilities will be closed on Recreation Center Temporary Closure Dec. 24 & 25 and Jan. 1 Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 The racquetball and basketball courts at the :Library -close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 23 and Recreation Center will be resurfaced during the at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 Christmas Holidays. The hardwood courts will be closed from December 21 through January 1. Fitness Center - close at 6 p.m. on The upstairs track will be closed Dec. 21 - 25. Dec. 23 and Dec. 31 The Fitness Center will not be affected and will remain open except for the typical Christmas and New Year's Holiday schedule. Senior Center -closed Dec. 13 Christmas Parade of Lights "A Patriotic Christmas" Saturday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Midway Dr. and Fuller -Wiser Road. It will travel west on Midway and end at Trinity High School. Experience the excitement of the season at our beautiful Christmas Parade of Lights while helping us celebrate and thank our Service Men and Women for protecting our freedom. Even Santa Claus won't miss this year's spectacular display of moving lights. Organizations of all kinds may enter floats for free in the best parade in Texas. For more information or to receive a float application, call Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or visit www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. All participants are asked to attend a safety meeting on Monday, November 18, at the Euless Family Life Senior Center. M\p-C\i1ES ASH 157 Z HARWOOD 300 J aa—c Y MIDWAUi LU `n Z O W J � 183 S. PIPELINE Christmas Parade of Lights "A Patriotic Christmas" Saturday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Midway Dr. and Fuller -Wiser Road. It will travel west on Midway and end at Trinity High School. Experience the excitement of the season at our beautiful Christmas Parade of Lights while helping us celebrate and thank our Service Men and Women for protecting our freedom. Even Santa Claus won't miss this year's spectacular display of moving lights. Organizations of all kinds may enter floats for free in the best parade in Texas. For more information or to receive a float application, call Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or visit www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. All participants are asked to attend a safety meeting on Monday, November 18, at the Euless Family Life Senior Center. Write Night: Family Christmas Cards Monday, Dec. 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Euless Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Please join us for the next installment in the creative writing series. This month will be all about the ritual of writing of Christmas Cards to family members. The focus will remind participants of their heritage and traditions of the past. Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 14, 9-11 a.m. Texas Star Conference Centre 1400 Texas Star Parkway Santa is stopping in at Texas Star to enjoy a delicious breakfast with you and your family. Along with breakfast with Santa, local elves will have fun crafts for children of all ages. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa. Reservations are recommended due to limited seating. For more information or to make reservations email mmorton@eulesstx.gov or call 817-685-1845. Reservations made by Dec. 11: Adults - $10, children up to 10 years old - $8, under 2 years old free. Walk-in: Adults - $12, children up to 10 years old - $10, Under 2 years old - free. A Groovy Show by Pete the Cat author Eric Litwin Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m. Euless Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Pete the Cat will Save Christmas at this interactive performance. Pete author Eric Litwin will entertain audiences of all ages with this dynamic concert. Get ready to sing, dance, laugh and fall in love with books. He sings, plays the guitar and harmonica, shares musical stories and brings books to life. Groove with us after the show and make Christmas tree ornaments in the youth department. Historic Heritage Park Christmas Celebration Saturday, Dec. 14, 1-5 p.m. Historic Heritage Park, 203 Cullum Dr. Celebrate an old fashioned Christmas at Historic Heritage Park. Members of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee will conduct guided tours of the 160 year-old Himes Log House, McCormick Barn and the Fuller House—all decorated for the holiday season. Visit our brand new Euless Heritage Museum at the Ruth Millican Center and learn about Euless history. You can listen to local choirs sing your Christmas favorites, visit our petting zoo and enjoy great arts and crafts. Kids can visit with Santa Claus and make their own Christmas ornaments. And we'll have free refreshments for everyone! Holiday cheer and Euless history wrapped up in one great afternoon! Call 817- 685-1666 for more information. Icefest Holiday Ice Show Saturday, Dec. 14, 2-6 p.m. Dr Pepper StarCenter, 1400 S. Pipeline This is fun for the whole family! The Holiday Ice Show will star two-time US National Champion Ashley Cain and Junior National Medalist Elena Taylor. There will also be a very special visit from Santa Claus on skates. 2:30-3 p.m. Public Skating for all 3-3:30 p.m. Skate with Santa 4-4:45 p.m. Holiday Ice Show 4:45-5:45 p.m. Skate with the Cast Flutasia Holiday Performance Monday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Euless Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Jazz up your holiday with Flutasia in front of the Blooms of Enlightenment glass sculpture. You'll be astounded at the variety of shapes and sizes of flutes as well as the talent of this group. Soothe your soul with jazzy holiday tunes. December 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. Lunch is now served at 11:30 a.m. daily. Meals cost $3 and must be ordered and paid for two days in advance. Refunds will not be given. Please check with the front desk for details. 6 *Christmas Bingo $10 new wrapped gift 10 a.m. *Christmas Potluck (meat provided) 11:30 a.m. 13 Closed for City Employee Luncheon 16 *Dining Out 5 p.m. 18 *Mystery Lunch $10-$20 12:30 p.m. 23 *Soup & Salad $2 11:20 a.m. 24-25 Closed for Holiday 26 *Pizza & Salad Lunch $2 11:20 a.m. 27 *All U can Eat Pancake Breakfast $2 9 a.m. 30 *Soup & Sandwich $2 11:20 a.m. 31 *New Years Celebration $2 11:20 a.m. Black-eyed peas, cornbread, chicken soup, mock champagne & entertainment *Registration is required for these activities! 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 interested in. You may miss out if you wait too long! Im DECEMBER 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. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS Fun Time for Learners 110002-04 12/2 3-5 M/W 9am-lpm 3/$102 Terrific Tuesday & Thursday 110003-04 12/3 3-5 T/TH 9am-lpm 3/$102 Fun Fridays for Preschoolers 110010-04 12/6 3-5 F 9am-lpm 3/$52 Just 4 Flips Gymnastics Pre -K 110210-07 12/2 3-5 M 5-5:45pm 3/$40 Just 4 Flips Cheerleading 110215-04 12/2 3-7 M 7-7:45pm 3/$40 Morning Zumbatomic 110355-04 12/3 4-7 T/TH 9-10am 3/$38 YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES You Can Paint Youth 110815-04 12/19 5-13 TH 4-5:30pm 1/$22 Just 4 Flips Gymnastics 110220-04 12/2 6-9 M 6-6:45pm 3/$40 Zumbatomic 110316-04 12/2 7-12 M/W 7-8pm 2/$22 Young Spartans Boot Camp 110510-04 11/27 8-12 W 6-7pm 4/$22 ADULT ACTIVITIES Boot Camp Cardio 110315-04 12/2 13+ M/TH 6-6:45pm 3/$27 Zumba 110300-04 12/2 13+ M/W 7-8pm 3/$32 Morning Zumba 110400-04 12/2 13+ MWF 6-7am 3/$38 You Can Oil Paint 110810-04 12/19 14+ TH 6-9pm 1/$37 Power Yoga 110571-04 11/30 15+ S 8:30-9:30am 4/$42 Boot Camp 110350-04 12/3 16+ T/TH/F 5:45-6:45am 3/$52 3 days 2 days Hatha Yoga 110330-04 12/3 16+ T/TH 7-9pm 3/$42 Pilates Fitness 110320-04 12/2 16+ M/W 6-7pm 2/$22 Zumba Toning 110325-04 12/2 16+ M/W 5-6pm 2/$22 Tai Chi Beginners 110305-04 11/26 18+ T 6-7pm 4/$40 Tai Chi Advanced 110306-04 11/26 18+ T 7-8pm 4/$40 Financial Planning 111002-03 12/5 18+ TH 10-11am 1/FREE Social Security Questions 111004-04 12/17 18+ T 10-11am 1/FREE DR PEPPER STARCENTER 1400 S. Pipeline, 76040, 817-267-4233 Tot Ice Skating 111161-04 12/7 3-4 S 11:15-11:45am 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 111162-07 12/3 5-13 T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 111162-08 12/7 5-13 S 11:15-11:45am 2/$30 Adult Ice Skating 111165-04 12/3 14+ T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 Winter Break Camp 111111-01 12/23 6-12 M,TH,F 7:30am-6pm 1/$60 Winter Break Camp 111111-02 12/30 6-12 M,TH,F 7:30am-6pm 1/$60 SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER 508 Simmons Dr., 76040 Hapkido 110133-04 12/2 13+ M 7:30-9pm 3/$20 Urban Boot Camp 110340-04 11/25 16+ M/W 5:30-6:30am 4/$57 S 7:30-8:30am