HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-10 Euless Today1013 October
Dear Citizens,
Whew! October
is a busy month.
There is some-
thing going on
to suit every
personality. You
can read about
all of the events taking place this
month starting on page 3. Most of
these events will be staffed by our
wonderful Volunteers. We
couldn't do it without you!
The RAD Class is taught by our
own Corporal Gordon and he
really takes a beating. He's happy
to do it as long as it keeps our
resident's safe.
One of our most popular events is
the Fire and Police Open House
where educational displays are
featured plus lots of activities and
the hot dogs are pretty good too.
Join in the Family Fitness Run and
read all about it then challenge
your family and enjoy the tasks.
Good Luck!
Next drive over to the Heritage
Park and enjoy an afternoon of
Euless history taught by our
knowledgeable docents.
What a great way to enjoy your
October Saturdays in our
FabEuless city. Together We Are
Building a Better Tomorrow and
Remembering our Past.
T of
EULESS
Self -Defense Class
for Women
By Kathy A. Goolsby, Special Contributor
Women tend to beat up on Euless
Police Corporal James Gordon a lot
these days, but he's okay with that. In
fact, he encourages it.
Taking a few licks is a necessary
part of the Rape Aggression Defense
(RAD) System he teaches every other
month at the Euless Police Department.
The free 12 -hour course trains women to
recognize and defend themselves against
attackers.
"This is about easy -to -retain and
easy-to-use defense techniques," Cpl.
Gordon explained during a recent
session. "You won't be a martial arts
expert, but you will know how to punch
and kick and be responsive to an
ongoing or imminent threat."
About 250 women have taken the
course since Cpl. Gordon began teaching
it after becoming certified in 2010 by the
national RAD organization in Louisiana.
During some of the four sessions he suits
up in protective gear so participants can
practice those kicks and punches. But he
also spends part of the class teaching
ways to avoid risky situations in the first
place.
"Evil likes to be done late
at night," he said. "Do you
really need to fill up your gas
tank on your way home at 11
o'clock at night when you could
do it in the morning?"
That's a lesson Carolyn
Marshall now takes to heart
after going through the course
several years ago. She
remembers parking in an
isolated area at a mall and
coming out to find a man
lurking in the parking lot. She
went back inside until a couple
went out the door and she asked
if she could walk with them.
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Not long after, she signed up for RAD
training. She now pays more attention to her
surroundings and her decisions.
"I changed my behavior because of the
class," said Ms. Marshall, who heads the City
of Euless' Human Resources Department. "It
made me much more aware of things like not
looking at my phone or texting while I'm
walking to my car."
Helen Voss of Euless used to think no
one would bother her because she's older, but
she came to realize that's not always true. She
took the course after several friends convinced
her she could apply much of the lessons to her
own life.
"People will bother an older person
just for the fun of hurting them, and I don't
want to become prey for someone," she said.
"This class helps you learn to hurt them
enough or stun them enough to get away."
Getting away is a key component of the
class, Cpl. Gordon said. Even though
predators tend to be men who usually are
stronger than women, it is possible to escape
using aggressive techniques.
"This class is about getting women in
the right mindset where they know how to use
those techniques," he said. "This is one of the
things we do that dramatically impacts our
citizens. This isn't show and tell, it's teaching
women how to be safe."
The RAD course is open to women ages
18 and older, with the next four-week session
scheduled to begin October 9. For more
information or to sign up, call 817-685-1686.
HazMat Day
Oct. 12, 9 - 11 a.m.
City Hall Complex, 201 N. Ector Dr.
Bring your crud to the Crud Cruiser. Be prepared to
show proof of Euless residency with a water bill or
driver's license. Space is limited. The mobile
collection unit can accept material from
approximately 125 households. 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 electrical appliance you would like to recycle
such as computers, monitors, radios, VCRs, stereos
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.
CPR Blitz
Oct. 18 - 19, 8 a.m.
G Stones Campus
209 N. Industrial in Bedford
Last spring, hundreds of volunteers helped repair
homes in one weekend, and now we are inviting you
to help us do it again! Please join our growing CPR
family of volunteers and sponsors as we attempt to
help more struggling families make needed repairs
to their homes.
Please register online and fill out a volunteer waiver
ahead of time to bring with you to registration.
Lunch will be provided at each of the homes. Please
bring gloves, ladders, rakes, shovels and push
brooms if you have them. Thank you again for your
commitment to CPR! We're changing lives, one
house at a time. To sign up as a volunteer visit
www.6stones.org/cpr.
National Night Out
Public Safety
Oct. 1, p.m.
Open Houses
Turn on your outside lights, lock
Oct. 5, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
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your doors, and spend the evening �0.
Police &Courts, 1102 W. Euless Blvd.
outside with 35 million people in04ift
Fire Station #3, 202 S. Main St.
more than 11,000 communities.
Each year on National Night out, Euless residents
' Join the Euless Police and Fire Departments
proactively deter crime by organizing a variety of special
as they both host Open Houses. Take
events within their neighborhoods. Get your
advantage of this rare opportunity to tour the
;
neighborhood involved in National Night Out to
facility, climb in and out of police cars and
promote police/community partnerships, and learn
fire trucks and ask questions about the
facilities. There will be many activities for
about violence and drug prevention while building
neighborhood unity. Send a message to criminals letting
children, including bounce houses and
them know your neighborhood is organized, involved,
safety demonstrations along with members
and fighting back.
of the Citizen Emergency Response Team,
Citizen's Fire and Police Academy Alumni
The Euless Police and Fire Departments invite all
and Citizens on Patrol. Plus, visit with
neighborhoods in Euless to meet in their neighborhood
clowns from the S.A.F.E.T.Y. Troop. These
parks and join with the police and the nation to "take a
events are free and everyone is invited!
bite out of crime." You can request a visit by:Star
representatives of the Fire Department at 817-685-1600
StoryTime
or the Police Department at 817-685-1536.
October 5, 2 p.m.
Euless Library, 201 N. Ector Dr.
Child Safety Seat Checkpoint
Join us for an out of this world story time
paired with an astronomical craft and
Oct. 2, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
planetary snack. Kids of all ages are welcome
Campus West, 209 N. Industrial in Bedford
to join our solar system.
The Child Safety Seat Task Force will provide a free test
Stars Over Euless
that will ensure your child safety seat is installed correctly
and securely in your car. The National Highway Traffic
Oct. 5, 8 - 9:30 p. m.
Safety Administration reports that as many as 80 percent
Bob Eden Park, 901 W. Mid -Cities
of all car seats are improperly installed. Many Euless
In partnership with the Noble Planetarium.
Police officers are certified in the Child Safety Seat
Join the Euless Parks and Community
restraint system and will provide free checks throughout
Services Department and staff of the world -
the year by appointment. Please call (817) 685-1686 to
renowned Noble Planetarium as we teach
make an appointment. If you can't attend the Euless
area residents about the stars and planets.
event, please try to attend another scheduled event:
Planetarium staff will give a presentation on
Sept. 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
different elements in the nighttime sky.
Grapevine Mills Mall, Parking lot 1 C
Astronomers will bring out powerful
telescopes so kids can gaze into outer space
(behind Steak and Shake)
and learn about the order and function of
Oct. 14, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
stars and planets in the sky. Bring out a
Walmart in Colleyville
blanket for the entire family and enjoy a
great evening of educational fun. Free
Oct. 24, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
refreshments are available for all
Northeast Mall in front of Rave Theater
participants. Call 817-685-1666 for more
information.
Euless Fitness Fun Run
October 12, 2013, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Bob Eden Park, 901 W Mid Cities Blvd
The City of Euless is hosting our family fitness event
at Bob Eden Park. Whether you choose to walk, jog or
sprint this awesome 5K fitness course, we guarantee a
good time. All participants will journey through a
series of ten fitness activities throughout the park
trail. You will get dirty and you will sweat. All
participants will receive a completion ribbon at the
end of the course.
The first (9:30 a.m.) flight is an individual run ages
14 to adult. The second (10:30 a.m.) flight is a team
of two (adult and child, must be at least 6 years old).
During the team flight, fitness tasks can be split up
between parent and child. For instance, at the 25
push up station - a parent can perform 15 push-ups
and child can perform the last 10 or vice versa.
Kids, challenge your parents. Families, challenge your
neighbors. Register by e -mailing Jerry at
jpoteet@eulesstx.gov or by calling him at 817-685-
1449 with the information below:
Individual Registration (14+ years old)
1. Name
2. Birth date
Team Registration (must be at least 6 years old)
1. Parent name
2. Parent birth date
3. Child name
4. Child birth date
Heritage Park Museum
Oct 12, 1-5 p.m.
Free tours of historic Heritage Park are offered on the
second Saturday of every month between 1 - 5 p.m.
Visit the all-new Euless Heritage Museum at the Ruth
Millican Center, as well as the Himes Log House, the
Fuller House and the McCormick Barn. Come see
"HOW WE LIVED." Contact Mary at ofaiva-
siale@eulesstx.gov or 817-685-1649. Group tours are
available on different days depending on staff
availability.
Write Night -The Lost Art
of Letter Writing
October 14, 6 p.m.
Euless Library, 201 N. Ector Dr.
The Lost art of letter writing reminds writers of
the days before email, social media and even
phones. Write a letter to a loved one and really
take the time to make it sing. The Write Night
series will provide families with an
entertaining look at the writing process. Plus,
learn valuable tips and tools to improve your
personal writing skills.
Safely Dispose of
Unwanted Medication
Oct. 26, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Euless Police Department, 1102 W. Euless Blvd
Do you have old medicine taking up space in
your cabinets? Has it been there for years
because you don't know what to do with it?
The National Take Back Initiative is a joint
effort of the DEA and Euless Police
Department that is focused on removing
potentially dangerous substances from our
medicine cabinets. Medication should never be
flushed down the drain. This event will provide
an opportunity for the public to surrender all
expired, unwanted or unused medications to
police officers for destruction. Participants
dropping off medicine will be able to do so
anonymously. Intra -venous solutions,
injectibles, and syringes will not be accepted
due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne
pathogens. For additional questions, please call
Cpl. James Gordon at 817-685-1686.
Steak Dinner with your
Euless Firefighters
Saturday, Oct. 26
4:30-8p.m.
Fire Station #3, 202 S. Main St.
$14 per person
Support your Euless Firefighters by
attending a unique dining experience held
inside your Euless fire station. Euless
Firefighters will serve you a catered dinner
by Outback Steakhouse complete with
steak, baked potato, green beans, salad,
rolls, and dessert.
For more information and/or tickets
contact the Euless Citizen's Fire Academy
Alumni Association by calling 817-323-
0718 or emailing eulesscfa@gmail.com.
The deadline to purchase tickets is Oct. 11.
Halloween Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Euless Family Life Center
301 W. Midway Dr.
Join us as local businesses, Police and Fire
Departments take a parking spot outside of the
Aquatic Center and hand candy and other goodies to
the kids. Fun will be available everywhere you turn
with bounce houses, face painters, arts and crafts, and
concessions.
October Special Events
Senior Center special events are for Euless Family Life Senior Center members.
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You must be over the age of 60 to become a member.
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Flu Shots*
9 a.m. - noon
Diabetic Footwear by appt. only*
10 a.m. - noon
4
Halloween Trunk or Treat
Oct. 31, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Euless Family Life Center
301 W. Midway Dr.
Join us as local businesses, Police and Fire
Departments take a parking spot outside of the
Aquatic Center and hand candy and other goodies to
the kids. Fun will be available everywhere you turn
with bounce houses, face painters, arts and crafts, and
concessions.
October Special Events
*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 interested in. You may miss out if you wait too long!
Senior Center special events are for Euless Family Life Senior Center members.
You must be over the age of 60 to become a member.
3
Flu Shots*
9 a.m. - noon
Diabetic Footwear by appt. only*
10 a.m. - noon
4
Dallas Arboretum Pumpkin Patch* $10
9 a.m.
5
Empowering Seniors Campus West*
9 a.m.
7
How to Prevent Falls*
10:30 a.m.
8 & 22
Elevation Health
10 a.m. - noon
9
State Fair of Texas* 3 cans of food and $2
9 a.m.
11
Best Chili in Euless*
11:00 a.m.
16
Mystery Lunch* $10-$20
12:30 p.m.
18
AARP Driving Class* $12-$14
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
21
Dining Out*
5 p.m.
22
Living With Arthritis
10 a.m.
25
Fort Worth Stockyard Ghost Tour* $15
TBA
31
Halloween Costume Contest*
10 a.m.
*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 interested in. You may miss out if you wait too long!
OCTOBER 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
Mommy & Me Gymnastics
110181-02
10/5
18-30m S
10-10:45am
4/$52
Fun Time for Learners
110002-02
9/30
3-5
M
gam-lpm
4/$127
Terrific Tuesday & Thursday
110003-02
10/1
3-5
T/TH
gam-lpm
4/$127
Fun Fridays Pre -School
110010-02
10/4
3-5
F
gam-lpm
4/$62
Just 4 Flips Pre -K Gymnastics
110210-03
10/5
3-5
S
11-11:45am
4/$52
Just 4 Flips Pre -K Gymnastics
110210-04
10/7
3-5
M
5-5:45pm
4/$52
Prince & Princess Camp
110001-02
10/8
3-6
TH
9-10am
4/$55
Just 4 Flips Cheerleading
110215-02
10/7
3-7
M
7-7:45pm
4/$52
Morning Zumbatomic
110355-02
10/1
4-7
T/TH
9-10am
4/$50
YOUTHaEEN ACTIVITIES
Young Rembrandts Drawing
110000-02
10/3
5-12
TH
6-7pm
4/$48
You Can Paint Youth
110815-02
10/17
5-13
TH
4-5:30pm
1/$22
Just 4 Flips Gymnastics
110220-02
10/7
6-9
M
6-6:45pm
4/$52
Zumbatomic
110316-02
10/7
7-12
M/W
7-8pm
3/$32
Young Spartans Boot Camp
110510-02
10/2
8-12
W
6-7pm
4/$22
ADULT ACTIVITIES
Boot Camp Cardio
110315-02
9/30
13+
M/TH
6-6:45pm
4/$37
Zumba
110300-02
10/7
13+
M/W
7-8pm
4/$42
Get Fit Boot Camp Tues -Fri
110310-02
10/8
13+
T -F
5:30-6:15pm
5/$82
Get Fit Boot Camp M/W/F
110572-02
10/7
13+
M/W
8-8:45pm
5/$62
F
7-7:45pm
Get Fit Boot Camp Outdoor
110610-02
10/7
13+
M/W
6:45-7:30pm
5/$42
Morning Zumba
110400-02
9/30
13+
MWF
6-7am
4/$50
You Can Oil Paint
110810-02
10/17
14+
TH
6-9pm
1/$37
Power Yoga
110571-02
10/5
15+
S
8:30-9:30am
4/$42
Boot Camp
110350-02
10/1
16+
T/TH/F
5:45-6:45am
4/$62
Hatha Yoga
110330-02
10/8
16+
T/TH
7-8pm
3/$42
Pilates Fitness
110320-02
10/7
16+
M/W
6-7pm
3/$32
Zumba Toning
110325-02
10/7
16+
M/W
5-6pm
3/$32
Tai Chi Beginners
110305-02
10/1
18+
T
6-7pm
4/$40
Tai Chi Advanced
110306-02
10/1
18+
T
7-8pm
4/$40
Numerology
110705-02
10/14
18+
M
7-8pm
3/$27
Roll It, Take It, Leave It
111002-02
10/31
18+
TH
10-11am
1/FREE
Social Security: Questions
111004-02
10/8
18+
T
10-11am
FREE
DR PEPPER STARCENTER
1400 S.
Pipeline, 76040,
817-267-4233
Tot Ice Skating
111161-02
10/5
3-4
S
11:15-11:45am
2/$30
Skate Like A Star
111162-03
10/1
5-13
T
6:45-7:15pm
2/$30
Skate Like A Star
111162-04
10/5
5-13
S
11:15-11:45am
2/$30
Adult Ice Skating
111165-02
10/1
14+
T
6:45-7:15pm
2/$30
SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER
508 Simmons Dr., 76040
Hapkido
110133-02
10/7
13+
M
7:30-9pm
4/$25
Urban Boot Camp
110340-02
9/30
16+
M/W
5:30-6:30am
4/$62
S
7:30-8:30am
AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS All Classes held at HEB Rehab Center, 251 Westpark Way
Euless, 76039
Water Tots
120000-03
10/1
1-3
T/TH
6:30-7pm
HEB
3/$85
Level
120001-07
10/1
4+
T/TH
6:30-7pm
HEB
3/$85
Level
120001-08
10/1
4+
T/TH
7-7:30pm
HEB
3/$85
Level
120001-09
10/1
4+
T/TH
7:30-8pm
HEB
3/$85
Level
120002-07
10/1
4+
T/TH
6:30-7pm
HEB
3/$85
Level
120002-08
10/1
4+
T/TH
7-7:30pm
HEB
3/$85
Level
120002-09
10/1
4+
T/TH
7:30-8pm
HEB
3/$85
Level
120003-05
10/1
4+
T/TH
7-7:30pm
HEB
3/$85
Level
120003-06
10/1
4+
T/TH
7:30-8pm
HEB
3/$85
Strokes & Turns
120004-05
10/1
4+
T/TH
7:30-8pm
HEB
3/$85
Strokes & Turns
120004-06
10/1
4+
T/TH
8-8:30pm
HEB
3/$85
Teen Adult
120008-03
10/1
4+
T/TH
8-8:30pm
HEB
3/$85