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Home My WebLink About2015-03 Euless Today1015 March THE CITY OF PUBLICATION OF aAL EUL°ESS Did you know? You can attend a 3D Printing Demo? Visit the Library on March 11 at 4 p.m. Dear Citizens, I am so pleased to announce Loretta Getchell as the first female City Manager for the City of Euless. She will be a great leader for our wonderful community and will continue the tradition of strong, smart leaders. Loretta will absolutely have big shoes to fill and we have complete confidence that she is fully capable of not only filling, but outgrowing those shoes. She is an intelligent and energetic leader and will continue to be a great asset for Euless. We appreciate her willingness to tackle a most difficult, challenging position. If things do not improve, we will likely be observing Stage Two Watering Restrictions which means watering once a week. Water is our most precious resource. Please use it judiciously and help us continue to conserve during these extremely dry conditions. The PACS Playbook is chock full of activities to keep you and your entire family busy during spring break. Have a great month and please continue praying for rain. The Euless City Council Linda Martin Tim Stinneford Jeremy Tompkins Eddie Price Mayor Place 1 Place 2 Place 3 Linda Eilenfeldt Mayor Pro Tem Place 4 Harry Zimmer Place 5 Perry Bynum Place 6 * COMMUNITY NEWS 817-685-1400 www.eulesstxgov New City Manager Announced The City of Euless is pleased to announce the appointment of Loretta Getchell as the next City Manager. Getchell holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Alabama. She is also a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Government Finance Officer. Getchell received unanimous endorsement from the Euless City Council following the retirement of Gary McKamie. "Loretta's service to Euless has proven to be exceptional. She is a natural choice for City Manager. Loretta's knowledge and management of a variety of departments and responsibilities have given her well-rounded experience and leadership that will serve Euless well in the years ahead. Perhaps most importantly, Loretta cares deeply about the community and the employee family," said Gary McKamie. Getchell has been a part of the Euless city government for nearly eighteen years. She began in Euless in 1997 and served as the Director of Fiscal and Administrative Service. In 2004 she was promoted to Assistant City Manager and in 2008 she was named Deputy City Manager. "It's a true privilege to serve the citizens of the City of Euless. Euless has had a strong history of teamwork and cooperation and I am looking forward to building upon the vision that Gary McKamie has set forth," remarked Loretta Getchell. "Euless is a special place that has a history of strong leadership, stability and a spirit of cooperation and teamwork from both the City Councils and previous City Managers. These are exciting times for Euless with tremendous development opportunities for our city thanks to our current Council and those who laid the foundation in the past. We are also fortunate to have dedicated employees who truly care for this city and work every day to make it better." 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.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless FUN FAMILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 www.eulessix.gov Averting Stage Two Watering Restrictions Not Likely Severe to extreme drought conditions have been present in North Texas for the past four years. The lakes that Tarrant County utilizes for water storage reservoirs are Lake Bridgeport, Cedar Creek, Eagle Mountain and Richland -Chambers. The combined lake levels determine the observed stages of the drought contingency plan. At the time of this writing, the storage capacity is 61.5%. Once these lakes drop below 60% of capacity, Tarrant County will begin observing Stage Two Drought Restrictions. This next set of restrictions dictate that watering take place only once a week. Stage Two is a sign of more dire circumstances. During this stage water users are limited to watering once a week and are prohibited from using water for dust control, operation of ornamental fountains or ponds (except where necessary to support aquatic life) and are encouraged to wait to establish new landscaping. A watering schedule will be determined and neighborhoods will be informed of their watering schedule by Euless Today newsletter, signs, email and the Euless web site. Please continue to conserve water and limit outdoor irrigation, especially during the winter when lawns are dormant. Save water. Nothing can replace it. Bagpiper Performance March 2, 7 p.m. Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library 201 N. Ector Dr. Hear the Texas Bagpiper: Jimmy Mitchell as he carries on a tradition of Irish/Scottish music heritage with a performance for St. Patrick's Day complete with a kilt and tartan. After several years playing with Celtic band The Rogues, Mitchell began his solo career in 2004 and always continues to look forward to what his future piping journey holds. HEB Chamber Expo March 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Dr. Enjoy shopping, free food and drinks at the HEB Chamber Expo. This trade show allows businesses in Hurst, Euless and Bedford 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. Euless Resident Golf Discount Day March 8 after 12 p.m. SPRING BREAK FUN! Texas Star Golf Course is fun and relaxing and right around the corner. We encourage all Euless residents to check out this beautiful course for yourself. We are offering the opportunity to play for $25 which includes cart and range balls. 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. Do you have PacMania? March 9, 4 p.m. Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library 201 N. Ector Dr. Celebrate Teen Tech Week with PacMania! Teens will be challenged to create their own game icon and participate in a live action PacMan game. FUN FAMILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 www.eulesstx.gov Tax Season is Here Again Beginning February 3 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 3 through April 14. Help is available on a first- come, first-served basis. For questions, please call the Reference Desk at 817-685-1489. In addition, electronic versions of IRS tax forms may be downloaded or printed at the Library. Hometown Food Bank March 9, 9 a.m. - noon 6 Stones Mission Network 209 N. Industrial Blvd. Volunteers will meet at the 6 Stones Campus West Facility to inspect, separate and distribute food for those that are in need. If you are interested, please contact Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or jpoteet@eulesstx.gov. There is only enough room for the first 30 volunteers who sign up. Family Movie March 13, 2 p.m. Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library 201 N. Ector Dr. End Spring Break with a fun family movie at the Library! Masterworks Concert Series: Beyond the Pale March 13, 7 p.m. The Leon Hogg Amphitheater 1951 Bear Creek Parkway Wrap up a fun spring break with the Celtic group Beyond the Pale. Their eclectic mix of traditional Celtic and contemporary styles is the key to their popularity. They have blended traditional dance tunes and folk songs of Ireland and Scotland with music from around the world. They use a wide range of instruments including fiddle, flute, accordion, guitar, hammered dulcimer, tin whistle, saxophone, harmonica, concertina and the bodhran. Through the MasterWorks Series, Arts Council Northeast and the City of Euless present free performances on selected evenings throughout the year. The MasterWorks Series is designed to offer a variety of quality family entertainment to the community by utilizing the talent of local, regional, and national artists. Ira C..-) 1- drD.e7C 01.'3 'r_s1 4 i7 Ca' (11:•"7, 6P. STAAR Test Prep Series Grades 3-6 Tuesdays in March, 4-5 p.m. Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Each class will focus on a different test preparation technique and will help aid students in mental and physical preparations for state wide testing. FUN FAMILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 www.eulessix.gov Spring Natatorium Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Open Swim: 11:40 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Sat. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Open Swim: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Sun. Noon - 3:30 p.m. (Open Swim: Noon - 3:30 p.m.) For a full listing of swim lessons and aquatic programs, please visit www.playeuless.com or pick up a copy of the Spring 2015 Euless Playbook magazine. (817-685-1666) Held at the Euless Family Life Center / 300 W. Midway Dr. SWIM LESSONS Water Tots Parent and Tot Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Level 4 Level 4 Drill Adult WATER AEROBICS Arthritic Aerobics Water Conditioning Water Toning Cardio by Aqua Hydro -Resistance Aqua Agility Aqua Fitness Splash Zumba Core & More Tabata 101 Power Tabata CLASS# BEG AGE DAY 220000-01 3/2 3-4 M/W 220007-01 3/2 6mo-3 M/W 220001-01 3/2 4-8 M/W 220001-02 3/2 4-8 M/W 220002-01 3/2 4-8 M/W 220002-02 3/2 4-8 M/W 220003-01 3/2 5-14 M/W 220003-02 3/2 5-14 M/W 220004-01 3/2 5-14 M/W 220004-02 3/2 5-14 M/W 220500-01 3/2 8-14 M/W 220008-01 3/2 14+ M/W CLASS# DAY 220700-01 M/W/F 220703-01 M/W/F 220701-01 T/Th 220702-01 T/Th 220703-01 T/Th 220704-01 M/W/F 220706-01 T/Th 220705-01 T 220707-01 Th 220706-01 Sa 220809-01 Sa TIME 5:30-6pm 6:10-6:40pm 5:30-6pm 6:10-6:40pm 5:30-6pm 6:10-6:40pm 5:30-6pm 6:10-6:40pm 5:30-6pm 6:10-6:40pm 6:50-7:20pm 6:50-7:20pm TIME 8:00-8:45am 8:50-9:35am 8:00-8:45am 9:40-10:35am 8:50-9:20am 9:40-10:35am 5:00-6:OOpm 6:00-7:OOpm 6:00-7:OOpm 9:00-9:45am 9:50-10:20am / 817-685-1666 #WKS 3/$43 3/$43 3/$43 3/$43 3/$43 3/$43 3/$43 3/$43 3/$43 3/$43 3/$43 3/$43 -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. FUN FAMILY EVENT 817-685-1400 www.eulesstx.gov Texas Star Junior Clinic March 11, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ages 8-16, $30 per child (includes lunch) Texas Star is ready to make your junior the next PGA Tour Player! Our trained staff will create a day of fun and learning while enjoying the game of golf and nature. This clinic 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 Derek Brayton at 817-685-7888 or dbrayton@eulesstx.gov. 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: Chair Training, Core and Stretch, Afternoon Yoga, Aerobic Strength, Tai Chi, Siva-Dancersize, TLC Yoga, Zumba Toning, Senior Boot Camp, Senior Abs, Zumba AM and Zumba PM, and Quiet Yoga • Arts and Crafts Classes: Polymer Clay for Beginners, You Can Paint with Oils, Weave Me Alone, Decorative Painting, Card Making, Crochet, Jewelry Making, Oil Painting with Joan and Quilting. • Social: Mystery Lunch, Dining Out and Thursday Night Social. • Games and Such: Billiards, Bunco, variety of card games and Domino games, Bridge, Shuffle Board, Texas Hold'em, Mah Jongg and much more. • Music: Jammers • Health Screening and Seminars: Lunch and Learn, Back to Basic with Texas AgriLife Extension, LINT Health Science Center Sweet Talk with Zounds Hearing • Special Events: Health Fair and Kentucky Derby Rides Again • Upcoming Trips: For more information please call or stop by the center. For more information please call or stop by the center to get your SIMPLY FabEuless Adventure started. CALENDAR & CLASSES 817-685-1666 www.eulesstx.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: CHILD DEVELOPMENT Two's Time Creative Movement Preschool Tap & Ballet Preschool Dance Preschool Dance Fun Time for Learners Terrific Tuesday & Thursday Fun Time Fridays Pretty Princess Tea Party YOUTH/TEEN ACTIVITIES Tap, Ballet, Jazz Ballet I Tiger Kubs Star Center Skate Camp Tap, Ballet, Jazz You Can Paint Youth Spring Break Camp Beginner Hip Hop Ballet II Tap & Jazz Taekwondo Beginners Intro to Guitar Hip Hop Advanced Tap Jazz Technique Contemporary Dance ADULT ACTIVITIES Boot Camp Beginner Salsa Boot Camp Cardio Spin and Tone Zumba & Zumba Toning Ballroom Basics Get Fit Boot Camp Mixed Martial Arts You Can Oil Paint Basic Drawing The Art of Spoken Word Power Yoga Hot Hula Fitness Kick Boxing Pilates Fitness Yoga Tai Chi Beginners Tai Chi Advanced Digital Photography Digital Photography Adult Tap SIMMONS ACTIVITY CENTER Taekwondo-Do Advanced Taekwondo-Do Adult Hapkido 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. CLASS# 210004-03 210200-03 210207-03 210209-03 210208-03 210002-03 210003-03 210010-03 211160-03 210220-03 210225-03 210130-02 211163-01 210230-03 210815-03 211111-01 210216-03 210226-03 210232-03 210131-02 210205-03 210215-03 210260-03 210260-03 210210-03 210350-03 210235-02 210315-03 210310-03 210300-03 210231-03 210610-03 210140-03 210810-03 210820-02 210700-02 210571-03 210330-03 210316-03 210320-03 210325-03 210305-03 210306-03 210830-03 210830-04 210245-03 • FRI: 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. ♦ SAT: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ♦ SUN: Noon - 6 p.m. BEG AGE DAY TIME 3/3 1.5-2.5 T/TH 9-1lam 3/4 2-3 W 10-10:45am 3/4 3-4 W llam-12pm 3/3 3-4 T 4:30-5:30pm 3/5 4-5 TH 5:30-6:30pm 3/2 3-5 M/W 9am-lpm 3/3 3-5 T/TH 9am-lpm 3/6 3-5 F 9am-lpm 3/7 3-7 S 10-11am 3/3 3/5 3/28 3/9 3/5 3/19 3/9 3/3 3/5 3/5 3/24 3/2 3/3 3/5 3/5 3/3 3/3 3/2 3/2 3/3 3/2 3/2 3/4 3/4 3/19 3/2 3/14 3/7 3/30 3/2 3/2 3/2 3/3 3/3 3/2 3/31 3/3 508 Simmons Dr., 76040 210132-02 3/23 210134-02 210133-03 5-7 5-7 5-8 5-13 6-8 5-13 6-12 6-10 8-12 8-12 9-12 9+ 11-17 11-17 11-17 12-17 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 14+ 14+ 14+ 14+ 15+ 15+ 16+ 16+ 16+ 16+ 16+ 16+ 16+ 18+ T TH S M-TH TH TH M -F T TH TH T S M T TH TH T T/TH/F M M/TH T/TH M/W M/W W/F W/F TH M S S M/W M/W M/W M/W T T M M T 5:30-7pm 4:30-5:30pm 9-9:45am 11:15am-1:15pm 4:30-5:30pm 4-5:30pm 7:30-6pm 6-7pm 4:30-5:30pm 6:30-8pm 6-7:15pm 10-11:15am 6-7:30pm 7-8pm 8-9pm 7-8pm 8-9pm 5:45-6:45am 7-8pm 6-6:45pm 6:45-7:30am 7-8pm 5-6pm 5:30-6:15pm 7:30-9pm 6-9pm 6-8:30pm loam-12pm 8:30-9:30am 8-9pm 7-7:55pm 6-6:55pm 5-5:55pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 6:30-8pm 6:30-8pm 7-8pm 9-12 M 6-7:15pm TH 6-7:15pm 3/24 13+ T 7:30-9pm TH 7:30-9pm 3/2 13+ M 7:30-9pm EFLC SIM EFLC SIM #WKS/$ 4/$42 4/$62 4/$67 4/$67 4/$67 4/$127 4/$127 4/$62 4/$42 4/$77 4/$67 8/$28 1/$55 4/$67 1/$22 1/$90 4/$67 4/$67 4/$77 8/$77 4/$82 4/$67 4/$62 4/$62 4/$67 4/$42/$62 8/$60 3/$20 3/$20 4/$42 3/$48 4/$70 4/$80 1/$37 4/$100 4/$42 4/$42 6/$62 3/$32 3/$32 3/$32 4/$40 4/$40 2/$50 2/$50 4/$62 8/$77 8/$92 4/$26