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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEuless Today 02/20142014 * February Dear Citizens, We have been watching the construction of the Hurst Euless Bed- ford Independent School District Auxiliary Services Facilities on Hwy. 10 and now it's ready for the Grand Opening. Please welcome them to Euless on February 1 and take a tour of the facility. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a great program that provides free books to children under the age of five. Books are mailed once a month to each child in the household. What a great way to get kids excited about reading! Read about our great activities planned during February: a big band concert at the Library, multiple events to celebrate Valentine's Day and a chance to play golf at a great resident rate. And don't forget about that new indoor pool. There are many opportunities for swim lessons, aerobics classes or just swimming and keeping healthy. Together we continue to Build a Better Tomorrow for our citizens. PUBLICATION Of EUL°ESS 6LId HURST•EULESS•BEDFORD Independent School Dlstrlct ■ Meet The Neighbors! Saturday, February 1, 10 a.m. 1350 West Euless Blvd. The new Hurst -Euless -Bedford ISD Auxiliary Services Facility will host a ribbon cutting. There will be public tours after the ribbon cutting. The Hurst -Euless -Bedford ISD is still accepting applications to transfer to Viridian Elementary School in Arlington, which opens August 2014. Visit www.hebisd.edu or call 817-399-2032 for more information. i Tax Season is Here Again Beginning February 1 the Euless Public Library will again welcome AARP volunteers to help individuals and couples prepare their income tax returns. AARP will be in the Library from 4-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings and from noon -3:30 p.m. on Saturday afternoons from February 1 through April 15. This year reservations are not available and this will be a walk-in service only. For questions, please call the Reference Desk at 817-685-1489. In addition, tax resources and IRS tax forms are available for your use at the Library. 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.EulessTk.gov/MyEuless Children's Free Book Program Expands in Euless Started by recording artist Dolly Parton, Imagination Library is a free national program that encourages a love of reading in children and their families. The program mails books monthly to homes of children from birth to age 5. United Way established the local program in 2008 and offers it in ZIP codes where there is the greatest need. More than 670 children are currently enrolled, and thousands of local youngsters have participated through the years. This fall the program is expanding to benefit both Euless zip codes: 76039 and 76040. To sign up your child, please call United Way at 817-258-8115. Numerous studies have shown that having books in the home during the preschool years helps youngsters prepare to succeed in school. "I say the earlier you start them off, the better," said Pedro Soto of Euless. Pedro recently signed up his 2 -year-old daughter Cassandra to receive Imagination Library books. Two years ago he enrolled older daughters Crystal, who is now in first grade; and Giselle, a kindergartener. "It really got them into reading," said Pedro. "Every month it would be, When is the next one coming?' It helped them with reading and writing at school." Reading the Imagination Library books has been a family affair. "We'd read together at first," said Pedro. "I'd read to them and show them basics about reading. Here lately they start reading on their own and read out loud to me, with me explaining things to them when they get in trouble." Community Partners for the Imagination Library program include: United Way of Tarrant County, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Arlington ISD, Birdville ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Northeast Leadership Forum, Partners Together for Health (the foundation for JPS Health Network) and Tarrant County Child Care Management Services (CCMS) operated by Child Care Associates. Masterworks Concert — Les Elgart Orchestra February 10, 7 p.m. Euless Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Join us for a free ARTSNET Masterworks Concert. The orchestra, under the direction of Russ Dorsey, represents one of the few remaining "Big Bands" from the forties. The orchestra entertains around the world and has been called the "World's Greatest Foxtrot Orchestra." Elgart wrote the theme for the popular show American Bandstand ("Bandstand Boogie") and was the award winner in Variety, Billboard and Cashbox polls as the Number One Dance Band in the United States. Valentine's Day Celebrations Mother /Son Valentine's Brunch Saturday, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tickets - $10 per couple (each additional sibling is $5) available at the Euless Family Life Center beginning Jan. 15. Attention all Moms, Aunts, and Grandmas: This is the event you've all been waiting for. Grab your favorite little man and get ready for a day you'll both remember forever. Enjoy a nice brunch, entertainment, goody bags, photos, and more. Create memories that will last a lifetime for you and the most important boy in your life. All ages are welcome. Valentine's Day Dinner Thursday, Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m. Discover Euless' best kept secret on Valentine's Day and enjoy a romantic three or four course dinner at Raven's Grille. Menus will be paired with wine and champagne. Treat that special someone in your life to a delicious and romantic menu offering on Valentine's Day. You will start with your choice of a scrumptious appetizer and salad, move on to a mouthwatering entree and finish with a heavenly dessert. Make your reservations soon for a very special Valentine's Day dinner by Raven's Grille. Call 817- 685-1847 to secure your spot. Euless Resident Golf Discount Days Texas Star Golf Course is fun and relaxing and right around the corner. Check out this beautiful course for yourself. We are offering Euless residents the opportunity to play for $25 which includes cart and range balls. Euless residents can get this steal of a deal on: • Tuesday, Feb. 11 • Tuesday, Feb. 25 Euless residents will need to bring a valid ID to show 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. e-uless e -library www.eulesstx.gov/library The Euless Public Library provides online ac- cess to a selection of books, magazines and au- diobooks. Save your gas, forget about late fees and visit the Euless Public Library online. e -books: 3M Cloud Library You can browse and check out e -books of pop- ular titles through the Euless Public Library. These e -books can then be transferred to many brands of e -book readers or on multiple kinds of devices through the 3M Cloud Library app. Through this service you can check out up to four books for up to 21 days. e-zines: Zinio Digital Magazines With Zinio, customers have unlimited access to magazines at any time. Full digital copies of the magazine are displayed in full color, just as you would see them in print. You can subscribe to as many issues as you want. Start flipping through those digital pages today. e-audiobooks: OneClickDigital Do you prefer to listen to your books? OneClickDigital provides access to thousands of downloadable MP3 and WMA audiobooks, all of which are available for playback on a va- riety of devices. Download something new or a classic from our selection e -books for a -kids: TumbleBookLibrary TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated; talking picture books that help chil- dren learn to read in a fun way. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books which you can read, or have read to you. Aquatics Euless Family Life Center, 300 Midway Dr., 817-685-1600 SWIM LESSONS CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME Water Tots 220000-01 2/3 2-4 M/W 5:30-6pm Parent and Tot 220007-01 2/3 6mo-2 M/W 6:10-6:40pm Level 220001-01 2/3 4-8 M/W 5:30-6pm Level 220001-02 2/3 4-8 M/W 6:10-6:40pm Level 220002-01 2/3 4-8 M/W 5:30-6pm Level 220002-02 2/3 4-8 M/W 6:10-6:40pm Level 220003-01 2/3 4-14 M/W 5:30-6pm Level 220003-02 2/3 4-14 M/W 6:10-6:40pm Level 220004-01 2/3 4-14 M/W 5:30-6pm Level 220004-02 2/3 4-14 M/W 6:10-6:40pm Drill 220500-01 2/3 4-14 M/W 6:50-7:20pm Adult 220008-01 2/3 4-14 M/W 6:50-7:20pm WATER AEROBICS CLASS# AGE DAY TIME Arthritic Aerobics 220700-01 12+ M/W/F 8-8:45am Water Pilates 220701-01 12+ M/W/F 8:50-9:20am Cardio by Aqua 220702-01 12+ T/Th 9:25-10:10am Water Yoga 220703-01 12+ T/Th 8:50-9:20am Aqua Agility 220704-01 12+ M/W/F 9:25-10:10am Pm Water Pilates 220705-01 12+ T/Th 5-5:45pm Water Fitness 220706-01 12+ T/Th 5:55-6:25pm Pricing • $10 drop-in per class • Seniors: $30/month unlimited classes (must be an Aquatic Member) • Under 60: $45/month unlimited classes (must be an Aquatic Member) Punch Pass • 5 class package, $40 ($8 per class) • 10 classes, $70 ($7 per class) • 20 classes, $120 ($6 per class) #WKS 4/$55 4/$55 4/$55 4/$55 4/$55 4/$55 4/$55 4/$55 4/$55 4/$55 4/$65 4/$55 February 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. 7 Stonebriar Mall 9 a.m. AARP Income Tax Prep 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Every Friday through April 11. Registration begins January 6 14 Bunco 9 a.m. $3 Must sign up a week in advance... Must have multiples of 4! Valentine Parry 1 P.M. FREE 21 Wii Bowling Tournament 8:30 a.m. Last day to register February 14 * *Perot Museum of Nature & Science 9:30 a.m. $10 Registration starts Dec. 18, Sam at senior center in person * *Must pay at time of registration *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. Registration required one week in advance per class. Class size limited to 8 per class. Need only to sign up for 1 class. Sign up today for the activities you are interested in. You may miss out if you wait too long! FEBRUARY CLASSES / Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Dr. For complete descriptions, visit www. eulesstx.gov/eflc or on Facebook "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 Strolling Striders 4-5:30pm 2/4 0+ T 9-10am FREE Mommy and Me Gymnastics 210181-02 2/1 18-30m S 10-10:45am 4/$52 Mommy & Me Playdates 210004-02 2/20 1-2 TH 5:30-6:30pm 4/$40 Creative Movement 210200-02 2/5 2-3 W 9:45-10:30am 4/$62 Fun Time for Learners 210002-02 2/3 3-5 M/W 9am-lpm 4/$127 Terrific Tuesday & Thursday 210003-02 2/4 3-5 T/TH 9am-lpm 4/$127 Fun Time Fridays 210010-02 2/7 3-5 F 9am-lpm 4/$62 Preschool Dance 210208-02 2/6 3-5 TH 1-2pm 4/$67 Just 4 Flips Pre-K Gym 210210-03 2/1 3-5 S 11-11:45am 4/$52 Just 4 Flips Pre-K Gym 210210-04 2/3 3-5 M 5-5:45pm 4/$52 Pretty Princess Tea Party 211160-02 2/1 3-7 S 10-11am 4/$42 Tap, Ballet, & Jazz 210220-02 2/4 4-6 T 5:30-7pm 4/$77 Just 4 Flips Cheerleading 210215-02 2/3 4-8 M 7-7:45pm 4/$52 YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES Tap, Ballet, & Jazz 210230-02 2/6 5-7 TH 5:30-6:30pm 4/$67 Young Rembrandts 210000-02 2/4 5-12 T 5:30-6:30pm 4/$48 You Can Paint 210815-02 2/20 5-13 TH 4-5:30pm 1/$22 Just 4 Flips Gymnastics 210205-02 2/3 6-9 M 6-6:45pm 4/$52 Tap and Jazz 210232-02 2/6 7-10 TH 6:30-8pm 4/$77 Kidz Boot Camp 210510-02 2/5 7-13 W 6-7pm 4/$22 Girls On The Run 210540-01 2/17 8-12 T/TH 5:30-7pm 10/$120 Fencing 210135-02 2/3 8+ M/W 6-7pm 4/$37 ADULT ACTIVITIES Boot Camp Cardio 210315-02 2/10 13+ M/TH 6-6:45pm 4/$26 Zumba 210300-02 2/3 13+ M/W 7-8pm 4/$42 Get Fit Boot Camp AM 210335-02 2/3 13+ MWF 5:15-6:15am 4/$59 Get Fit Boot Camp PM 210610-02 2/3 13+ MWF 6-7pm 4/$59 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 210140-02 2/3 13+ MWF 7-8pm 4/$79 You Can Oil Paint 210810-02 2/20 14+ TH 6-9pm 1/$37 Advanced Tap 210260-02 2/6 14+ TH 8-9pm 4/$62 Power Yoga 210571-02 2/1 15+ S 8:30-9:30am 4/$42 Kickboxing 210316-02 2/3 16+ M/W 7-8pm 3/$32 Zumba Toning 210325-02 2/3 16+ M/W 5-6pm 3/$32 Pilates Fitness 210320-02 2/3 16+ M/W 6-7pm 3/$32 Spin & Sweat 210343-02 2/5 16+ W 6-6:45pm 4/$26 Hatha Yoga 210330-02 2/11 16+ T/TH 7-8pm 3/$42 Boot Camp 210350-02 2/4 16+ T/TH/F 5:45-6:45am 4/$62 (3 day) $42 (2 day) Tai Chi Beginners 210305-02 2/4 16+ T 6-7pm 4/$40 Tai Chi Advanced 210306-02 2/4 16+ T 7-8pm 4/$40 Stretch & Strengthen 210310-02 2/5 16+ W 7-7:45am 4/$36 Adult Tap 210245-02 2/4 18+ T 7-8pm 4/$62 Fun Way To Public Speaking 210710-01 2/10 18+ M 7-8:30pm 6/$32 Get off the Couch 210840-02 2/3 18+ M 7-8pm 4/$52 ELEVATION HEALTH Nutrition Program Fat Burning Fitness 2/11 14+ T loam 1/Free DR PEPPER STARCENTER 1400 S. Pipeline, 76040, 817-267-4233 Tot Ice Skating 211161-02 2/22 3-4 S 12-12:30am 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 211162-03 2/18 5-13 T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 Skate Like a Star 211162-04 2/22 5-13 S 11:15-11:45am 2/$30 Adult Ice Skating 211165-02 2/18 14+ T 6:45-7:15pm 2/$30 SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER 508 Simmons Dr., 76040 Hapkido 210133-02 2/3 13+ M 7:30-9pm 4/$26 Outdoor Boot Camp 210340-02 2/3 13+ M/W 5:30-6:30am 4/$62 S 7:30-8:30pm