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Home My WebLink About2016-03 Euless Today411111 THE OFFICIAL THE CITY OF 1016 * March PUBLICATION OF EL LESS IT 044, Dear Citizens, We need your help! We are in the last month of the IT'S TIME TEXAS Com- munity Challenge and we need every citizen to help us push to the lead and win $1,200 for our local schools. The goal of the Community Challenge is to encourage all sectors of our community to come together and celebrate healthy living. Points are scored by: • Uploading healthy selfies • Tracking your weight with the weekly weight loss tracker • Submitting fitness activities Visit ittcommunitychallenge.com to sign up. This is just a reminder that we will begin replacing our aging water meters in April throughout the city. You notification in will receive your neigh- borhood before it begins. c>"."- `4(teti•z- The Euless City Council Linda Martin Mayor Tim Stinneford Mayor Pro Tem Place 1 Jeremy Tompkins Place 2 Eddie Price Place 3 Linda Eilenfeldt Place 4 Harry Zimmer Place 5 Perry Bynum Place 6 Did you know... Daylight saving time begins March 13? Be sure to check your smoke detector batteries. � COMMUNI 817-685-1400 N www.eulesstxgov Primary Election Information March 1, 7 a.m. - 7 p. m. Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. The Euless Library will serve as an early voting site for the Primary Election. You may vote at any of the Tarrant County early voting sites during early voting. Election Day voting will take place at your precinct. A complete list of early voting, as well as Election Day voting locations, can be found at www.TarrantCounty.com. For questions, please contact Tarrant County Elections at 817-831-8683 or the City of Euless at 817-685-1434 or 817-685- 1400. Tax Season Beginning February 2 the Euless Public Library will again welcome AARP volunteers to help individuals and couples of all ages 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 2 through April 16. Help is available on a first come, first-served basis. You must complete a form and bring some documents to help AARP volunteers prepare your return. For details, please call the Reference Desk at 817-685- 1489. For members of the Euless Family Life Senior Center, an AARP Tax Aide will also be available on Fridays, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., during the period of February 5 - April 15. Please call 817-685-1671 to make an appointment. Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. ♦ Euless, TX 76039 1 817-685-1400 ♦ eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov • Uverse Ch. 99 ♦ Euless Cable Channel 16 ♦ www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless k COMMUNITY NEWS 817-685-1400 www.eulesstxgov Texas Star Junior Golf Clinic March 15 -17, $75 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Texas Star Golf Course 1400 Texas Star Pkwy We are excited about our upcoming junior golf programs in 2016. We will begin in March with a spring break mini golf camp on. This clinic, for 7-14 year olds, will focus on the fundamentals of the golf game with an emphasis on full swing mechanics, short game and putting. Clubs will be provided if needed. For more information, please call Jeffrey Langas at 817-685-7888 or jlangas@eulesslx.gov. Northern Texas PGA Junior League Golf Texas Star Golf Course 1400 Texas Star Pkwy We will be offering something new this year for juniors and will be participating in Northern Texas PGA Junior League Golf. This league is designed to bring a "Little League" atmosphere to the game of golf. With teams of boys and girls, form ages of 8 to 13, PGA Junior League provides a structured league environment for young golfers to compete and have fun! This is a great way to introduce kids to the game of golf. We plan to start our season in the last week of May and our season will run for 5 to 6 weeks depending on the number of teams involved. For more information, please call Jeffrey Langas at 817-685-7888 or jlangas@eulesstx.gov. Chamber Expo Friday, March 4 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Drive, Hurst, 76054 Enjoy shopping, free food and drinks at the HEB Chamber Expo. This trade show allows businesses in Euless, Bedford and Hurst to showcase their products and services all under one roof. Tickets to attend are $10 per person. The Expo is hosted by the HEB Chamber of Commerce and the HEB Economic Development Foundation. Call 817-283-1521 or visit www.heb.org for more information. Glenn Walker Bridge Dedication March 24, 6 p.m. Texas Star Golf Course 1400 Texas Star Pkwy On March 24, the City will honor former Councilmember Glenn Walker with the naming of the 18th bridge at the Texas Star Golf Course. Mr. Walker served on the Council for 21 years and has dedicated countless hours in service for the City of Euless. While serving as a member of the Euless City Council from 1975 through 1990 and from 1993 through 1999, including as Mayor Pro Tem for 4 years, he served worthy organizations and volunteer boards such as the Euless Non -Profit Industrial Development Authority, Charter Review Committee, the Economic Development Advisory Board, Trinity River Authority, and the Half -Cent Sales Tax Education Committee and has served on the Historical Preservation Committee since 2006 after leaving office. He was an avid supporter of the Texas Star Golf Course and was instrumental in the visioning and development of the facility. City Offices Closed City offices will be closed March 25 for a city holiday. Trash and recycling services will not be affected. * COMMUNITY NEWS 817-685-1400 www.eulesstx.gov Heritage Park Guest Speaker Series March 12 Heritage Park, 201 Cullum Dr. Free tours of historic Heritage Park are offered on the second Saturday of every month between 1 - 5 p.m. This month we begin our guest speaker series with Bill Covington at 2 p.m. Uniformed as a Continental soldier of the late war period of the American Revolution, Bill will display, explain and demonstrate the clothing, arms and accoutrements with which the common soldier of the Congressional cause fought against the troops of the British Empire. Through of his presentations, Bill hopes to bring honor to the memories of the men and women who lived, fought and suffered through the dark days that preceded the birth of our great nation. Bill is an instructor of Social Studies at the Waxahachie Global High School in Waxahachie, TX where he teaches World Geography, World History and U.S. History. He is also an adjunct instructor of U.S., European and Texas History at Navarro College. A native of Fort Worth, TX, he resides in Cedar Hill, TX with his wife and three children. Shark Week March 28 - April 2 Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. SNARN EEK March 28 - April 2 Shark stories in all Preschool Classes (mf<rut AreAvoo 3-29 e 4:00 Movie Time: Finding Nemo (4,1 6Ih erode) 9-80 @ 4:00 Teen Rumble: Shark Attack (7r! • 72rh grrrde) 4-1 @ 2:30 MuVChat: Jaws All Adults Welcome 4-2@2:00 Special event: The Ocean ,4duenture (Hf1Ages &%Meow} I 4 r Masterworks Series: Seasons of Sounds Concert Series featuring A Hard Night's Day - The Beatles Tribute Band Friday, April 1, 7 - 8 p. m. The Leon Hogg Amphitheater 1951 Bear Creek Parkway Arts Council Northeast and the City of Euless are thrilled to welcome A Hard Night's Day for a free concert. A Hard Night's Day has been spreading the gospel of John, Paul, George and Ringo around the world for 20 years. For more information on the band visit www.hardnightsday.com. Con- cessions will be available for purchase. Bring your own chair or blanket for seating. Free for everyone! * COMMUNIT'( NEWS 817-685-1400 www.ouiessticguv STEAM Camp ria the Library! March 14 - 18, 2 p.m. Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library 201 N. Ector Dr. Join Miss Angela and Miss Lacey for some Spring Break excitement! Keep your mind active, while having fun. Each day you will have fun learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Open to students in 1st - 6th grades only. STEAM is derived from the traditional STEM fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, while incorporating the fields of Art and Design for creative and innovative engagement. March Aquatics Euless Family Life Center / 300 W Midway Dr. / 817-685-1666 Open Swim: Mon -Fri: 11:40 - 5 p.m & 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. / Sat: 10:30 a.m. SWIM LESSONS Parent and Tot Water Tots Water Tots Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Level 4 Level 4 Swim Team Prep Aqua Fit Kids Adult Arthritic Aerobics Water Toning Aqua Agility Water Conditioning Cardio by Aqua Hydro Resistance Aqua -Fitness Splash Zumba Aqua Cross Training Tabata 101 Power Tabata CLASS# 220007-01 220000-01 220000-02 220001-01 220001-02 220002-01 220002-02 220003-01 220003-02 220004-01 220004-02 220500-02 220501-02 220008-02 220700-02 220702-02 220704-02 220710-02 220705-02 220709-02 220706-02 220707-02 220703-02 220708-03 220711-03 BEG 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 3/1 3/1 3/5 3/1 3/ 2 3/1 3/2 3/2 3/1 3/1 3/1 3/1 3/3 3/5 3/5 AGE 6mo-3 3-4 3-4 4+ 4+ 4+ 4+ 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5+ 6-17 15+ - 3:30 p.m. / Sun: noon - 3:30 p.m. DAY MW MW MW MW MW MW MW MW MW MW MW MW F MW M/W/F T/TH M/W/F M/W/F T/Th T/Th T/TH T Th Sat Sat TIME 6:10-6:40pm 5:30-6:OOpm 6:10-6:40pm 5:30-6:OOpm 6:10-6:40pm 5:30-6:OOpm 6:10-6:40pm 5:30-6:OOpm 6:10-6:40pm 5:30-6pm 6:10-6:40pm 6:50-7:20pm 5-6pm 6:50-7:20pm 8-8:45am 8-8:45am 9:40-10:30am 8:50-9:35am 8:50-9:35am 9:40-10:35am 5-5:45pm 6-7pm 6-7pm 9-9:45am 9:50-10:20am #WKS - 3 $42 3 $42 3 $42 3 $42 3 $42 3 $42 3 $42 3 $42 3 $42 3 $42 3 $42 3 $49 3 $42 3 $42 -Seniors: $30 / month unlimited classes (must be an Aquatic Member) -Under 60: $45 / month unlimited classes (must be an Aquatic Member) -Sign up for individual class for the whole month: $5.00 per class (must pay for all classes in the month for this pricing) -Punch Pass and drop in classes also available. * COMMUNITY NEWS 817-685-1400 www.eulesstx.gov Tree Tips from the Euless Parks Department March Planting Plant ornamental trees and shrubs while the weather is still cool. SOURCE: Dallas County Master Gardeners, www.dallascountymastergardeners.org If you have a tree -related question, please call the Euless Parks Department at 817-685-1650, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. March Happenings at the Senior Center The Euless Family Life Senior Center requires that all participants become a member. It's SIMPLY FabEuless to join. Complete a membership form, have your picture made and the ADVENTURE begins. Memberships are open to the 60+ population. Please contact the center at 817-685-1671 for membership fees. The center offers a variety of activities for the 60+ members. Some of the ADVENTURES you may experience ... • Health and Wellness Classes: Easy Chair Training NEW, Tai Chi 16 Form, Gentle Yoga, TLC Yoga, Stronger Abs (Senior Abs), Chair Training, Core Strengthening (Core and Stretch), Tai Chi 49 Form, Sweating to the Oldies (Aerobic Strength) and Morning and Evening Zumba. • Arts and Crafts Classes: Stampin'Up NEW, Drawing Classes NEW, Open Arts and Crafts Days NEW, Card Making, Crochet, Oil Painting with Joan, and Quilting. • Social: Monthly Meal Medley NEW, Frozen Fridays NEW, Mystery Lunch, Dining Out and Thursday Night Social. • Games and Such: Wii Bowling Tournament, Billiards, Bunco, Domino games, Party Bridge, Texas Hold'em and Mah Jongg, bingo. • Music: Jammers • Health Screening and Seminars: Lunch and Learn and much more. • Special Interest: "Hey Whatcha Reading" Book Club, AARP Driver Safety, Line Dancing and much more. • Upcoming Special Events: Health Expo and iT'Z Food and Fun • Upcoming Trips: For more information please visit our website at PlayEuless.com, call or stop by the center. For more information please call 817-685-1671 or stop by the center to get your SIMPLY FabEuless Adventure started. CALENDAR itt CLASSES 817-685-1666 www.eulessix.gov/eulesstoday MARCH 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: noon - 6 p.m. CHILD DEVELOPMENT Two's Time Preschool Dance 2-3 Preschool Dance 3-4 Preschool Dance 3-4 Fun Time for Learners Terrific Tuesday & Thursday Pretty Princess Tea Party Preschool Tumbling Voice and Piano Lessons Preschool Dance 4-5 Tap, Ballet, Jazz 4.5-6 YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES Tap, Ballet, Jaz7 Ballet I & II Tiger Kubs Tahitian Hula Class You Can Paint Youth Spring Break Camp Beginner Hip Hop Junior Jazzercise Tap & Jazz Taekwondo Beginners Tap/Jazz Intro to Guitar Inter Hip Hop Inter/Adv Advanced Tap ADULT ACTIVITIES Zumba & Zumba Toning You Can Oil Paint Voice and Piano Hot Hula Fitness Kick Boxing Pilates Fitness Yoga Spin and Sweat Tai Chi Beginners Tai Chi Advanced Digital Photography Digital Photography Adult Ballet Adult Tap DR PEPPER STARCENTER Tot Ice Skating Tot Ice Skating Skate Like a Star Skate Like a Star Adult Ice Skating Adult Ice Skating SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER Taekwondo-Do Advanced Taekwondo-Do Adult Hapkido CLASS# BEG AGE DAY 210004-03 3/1 1.5-2.5 T/TH 210200-03 3/2 2-3 W 210207-03 3/4 3-4 W 210208-03 3/3 3-4 TH 210002-03 2/29 3-5 M/W 210003-03 3/1 3-5 T/TH 211160-03 3/7 3-7 S 210020-03 3/3 3-5 TH 210231-03 2/29 4-12 M -S 210209-03 3/1 4-5 T 210210-03 3/3 4.5-6 TH CLASS# BEG AGE DAY 210220-03 3/3 5-7 TH 210225-03 3/3 5-7 TH 210130-02 3/26 5-8 S 210181-03 3/5 5+ S 210815-03 3/17 5-13 TH 211111-01 3/14 6-12 M -F 210216-03 3/3 6-8 TH 210510-03 3/2 6-12 W 210230-03 3/1 7-8 T 210131-02 3/22 9-12 T S 210232-01 3/3 9-13 TH 210205-03 2/29 9+ M 210215-03 3/3 9-13 TH 210235-03 3/3 13-17 TH 210260-03 3/1 14-18 T 210300-03 210810-03 210231-03 210330-03 210316-03 210320-03 210325-03 210343-03 210305-03 210306-03 210830-03 210830-04 210240-03 210245-03 2/29 3/17 2/29 3/28 2/29 2/29 2/29 3/2 3/1 3/1 3/2 3/30 3/3 3/1 13+ 14+ 13+ 15+ 16+ 16+ 16+ 16+ 16+ 16+ 16+ 16+ 18+ 18+ M/W TH M -S M/W M/W M/W M/W W T T W W TH T 1400 S. Pipeline, 76040, 817-267-4233 211161-05 3/14 3-4 M 211161-06 3/19 3-4 S 211162-05 3/14 5-13 M 211162-06 3/19 5-13 S 211165-05 3/14 14+ M 211165-06 3/19 14+ S 508 Simmons Dr., 76040 210132-02 3/21 9-12 M TH 210134-02 3/22 13+ T TH 210133-03 2/29 13+ M TIME gam-12pm 10-10:45am llam-12pm 5-6pm 9am-lpm 9am-lpm 10-11 am 4-5pm loam-8pm 4:30-5:30pm 6-7pm TIME 4:30-6pm 6-7pm 9-9:45am 9:30-10:30am 4-5:30pm 7:30am-6pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 5:30-7pm 6-7:15pm 10-11:15am 7-8:30pm 6-7:30pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 8-9pm 7-8pm 6-9pm loam-8pm 8-9pm 7-7:55pm 6-6:55pm 5-5:55pm 6-6:45pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 6:30-8pm 6:30-8pm 8-9pm 7-8pm 6:30-7pm 11:15-11:45am 6:30-7pm 11:15-11:45am 7-7:30pm 12:30 -fpm 6-7:15pm 6-7:15pm 7:30-9pm 7:30-9pm 7:30-9pm #WKS/$ 4/$62 4/$62 4/$67 4/$67 4/$132 4/$132 4/$42 4/$67 4/$240 4/$67 4/$67 #WKS/$ 4/$77 4/$67 8/$28 4/$25 1/$22 1/$90 4/$67 4/$40 4/$77 8/$77 4/$77 4/$82 4/$67 4/$67 4/$62 4/$42 1/$37 4/$240 6/$62 3/$32 3/$32 3/$32 4/$60 4/$40 4/$40 2/$50 2/$50 4/$62 4/$62 2/$30 2/$30 2/$30 2/$30 2/$30 2/$30 EFLC 8/$77 SIM EFLC 8/$92 SIM 4/$25