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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10 Euless TodayOctober2017 Dear Citizens, October is a great month to get out in Euless and get to know your neighbors. Na- tional Night Out on Oct. 3 is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors and bring back a true sense of community. We also have a number of other great events for you and your family. The Library will have a competition in October called Edible Books. This is such a fun contest! Par- ticipants create an "edible book" which is their inter- pretation of a book title, characters, the actual shape of the book, etc. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. The only caveat is all of the items used to make it must be edible. I strongly encourage you to try your hand at making an edible book. It's great fun! Did you know...? You can enter the edible books contest on Fri., Oct. 6? www.eulesstx.gov/library Linda Martin Mayor Tim Stinneford Place 1 Jeremy Tompkins Place 2 Eddie Price Mayor ProTem Place 3 Linda Eilenfeldt Place 4 Harry Zimmer Place 5 Perry Bynum Place 6 The Euless City Council Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. •Euless, TX 76039 •817-685-1400 •eulessinfo@eulesstx.gov • Uverse Ch. 99 •Euless Cable Channel 16 •www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless Local Option Election Euless voters will have the chance to decide whether all types of alcoholic beverages for off premise consumption should be sold in the City. In June, the Euless City Council was presented with a petition with the required number of verified signatures to call an election. In accordance with State law, the City Council adopted a resolution in August to place the measure on the ballot. A Local Option Election has been called for November 7, 2017. The local option election ballot will have one proposition which will ask voters to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption only. Currently, city ordinance allows only for the sale of beer and wine for off premise consumption. Early voting will take place Oct. 23 - Nov. 3 at the Euless Library as well as other Tarrant County early voting locations. Voting on Election Day, Nov. 7 will be from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at designated polling locations determined by voter precinct. et-oct2017.qxp 8/24/2017 11:55 AM Page 1 National Night Out Tuesday, October 3, 7 p.m. Turn on your outside lights, lock your doors and spend the evening outside with 35 million people in more than 11,000 communities. Each year on National Night Out, Euless residents proactively deter crime by organizing a variety of special events within their neighborhoods. Get your neighborhood involved in National Night Out to promote police/community partnerships, and learn about violence and drug prevention while building neighborhood unity. Send a message to criminals letting them know your neighborhood is organized, involved and fighting back. The Euless Police and Fire Departments invite all neighborhoods in Euless to meet in their neighborhood parks and join with the police and the nation to "take a bite out of crime." You can request a visit by representatives of the Fire Department at 817- 685-1600 or the Police Department at 817-685-1536. Empowering Seniors October 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. FBCE Campus West 205 N. Industrial Blvd. Get free healthcare screenings at Empowering Seniors, Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes' annual health and lifestyle expo for adults over 50. This event partners with local hospitals to offer free health screenings (blood glucose, bone density, hearing and more) and free flu shots with your Medicare card. The expo also features informative workshops, free food, entertainment, door prizes and over 140 exhibitors. Visit www.EmpoweringSeniors.com for more information. Texas Junior Angler Fishing Event Saturday, October 7 9 a.m. - noon Wilshire Park 315 Sierra Drive Join us at Wilshire Park for a great day of family fun. The Texas Junior Anglers organization is stocking Wilshire pond with 500 pounds of catfish. It's absolutely free, and equipment is even available for kids who need it. We will be presenting great prizes in various age groups and categories. The tournament is for kids only, but parents with a fishing license may fish after the competition. Refreshments are available for purchase. Call 817- 685-1666 for more information. Junk in the Trunk Saturday, October 7, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Euless Family Life Senior Center parking lot, 300 W. Midway The Junk in the Trunk community garage sale is recycling and treasure hunting at the same time! Anyone can sell unwanted furniture, books, clothing, toys, household goods, handcrafted items and more. Junk in the Trunk takes place rain or shine. Vendor parking spaces are $10 per vehicle. Reserve your vending space today by visiting the Senior Center or register online at www.playeuless.org. For more information about Junk in the Trunk, please call Renee Frizzell at 817- 685-1871. et-oct2017.qxp 8/24/2017 11:55 AM Page 2 Season of Sounds Concert “Brave Combo” October 13, 7 - 8 p.m. Texas Star Pavilion 1400 Texas Star Parkway Join us Friday night for a free concert by the Grammy Award winning band, Brave Combo! For the past three decades the Denton, Texas-based quintet has perfected a world music mix that includes salsa, merengue, rock, cumbia, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more. Brave Combo's recordings range from Japanese pop to Latin American dance tunes, to the orchestral classics to rock and roll at its finest. Brave Combo has charmed countless listeners and won avid devotees. Their songs have appeared on numerous TV shows and movies. Plus, the band has won two Grammy Awards and has been nominated seven times. Concessions and drinks are available for purchase. Call 817-685-1666 for information. Crud Day Saturday, October 14, 9 - 11 a.m. Euless Municipal Complex, 201 N. Ector As a Euless resident, you may safely dispose of hazardous waste from your home such as paint, chemicals and oil. (Please don't bring cans containing dry paint; they can be safely disposed with your regular trash pickup.) You may also bring small electrical appliances you would like to recycle such as computers, radios, VCRs, stereos, clocks and hairdryers. Space is limited. The mobile collection unit can accept liquid waste materials from approximately 125 households. If the hazardous unit reaches its capacity before you arrive, you may deliver your liquid waste materials to the Environmental Collection Center at 6400 Bridge Street in east Fort Worth. For a complete list of accepted household chemicals and electronic waste accepted at Crud Day, please call 817-685-1400 or visit www.eulesstx.gov/hazmat. Public Safety Open Houses Saturday, October 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Police & Courts, 1102 W. Euless Blvd. Fire Station #3, 202 S. Main St. Join the Euless Police and Fire Departments as they host Open Houses. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to take a tour, climb in and out of police cars and fire trucks and ask questions about the facilities. There will be many activities for children, including bounce houses and safety demonstrations, along with members of the Citizen Emergency Response Team, Citizen's Fire and Police Academy Alumni and Citizens on Patrol. Plus, visit with clowns from the S.A.F.E.T.Y. Troop. These events are free, and everyone is invited! Euless Library Foundation Book Sale October 13 - 15 Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library 201 N. Ector Dr. Snag some great deals on books, movies and music at the Euless Library Foundation (ELF) Book Sale. Prices start at $1 for hardcover books and 50¢ for paperback books. Proceeds benefit the Summer Reading Club. Friday, October 13 $5 Entrance Fee (Free for ELF Members) 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, October 14 Free Admission 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, October 15 Free Admission 1 - 3 p.m. et-oct2017.qxp 8/24/2017 11:56 AM Page 3 Fire Prevention Week October 8 - 14 "Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!" is this year's Fire Prevention Week theme. It reinforces why everyone needs to have an escape plan in the event of a fire. Seconds can mean the difference between your family escaping safely from a fire or having your lives end in tragedy. Here are some key points to include in your fire escape plan: •Draw a map of your home with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit. •Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out. •Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can't help them. •Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building. Test your knowledge about home fire escape planning and other fire safety topics with a fun, interactive quiz at www.FirePreventionWeek.org. Steak Dinner at the Fire Station Saturday, October 21, 4 - 7:30 p.m. Fire Station #3, 202 S. Main St. The Euless Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association is once again hosting its annual Outback Steakhouse Dinner Fundraiser. For $15, you get a steak dinner and an opportunity to meet and support your Euless Fire Department. Call 817-267-0981 or 817-685-1600 for tickets, or visit the Fire Administration Building at 201 N. Ector Dr. during business hours. et-oct2017.qxp 8/24/2017 11:56 AM Page 4 October Aquatics Euless Family Life Center / 300 W. Midway Dr. / 817-685-1666 OPEN SWIM: Monday & Wednesday, 12:20-5 p.m., 7:20-8:30 p.m. / Tuesday & Thursday 12:20-5:30 p.m., 7:30-8:30 p.m. / Friday 12:20-5 p.m. / Saturday 10:30-3:30 p.m. / Sunday noon-3:30 p.m. Note: Below are the swim lessons available at the time of this publication. For more detailed information on swim lessons for the fall, please pick up a copy of the Fall 2017 Playbook or look for it online at www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. To register for Fall classes visit the Euless Family Life Center or register on-line at www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. Registration for ALL October swim lessons opens October 5th for residents. NATATORIUM SWIM LESSONS CLASS#BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $R/NR PPARENT & TOT 120007-02 10/09 6mo-2 MW 6:15-6:45pm 4 $60/$65 WATER TOTS 120000-03 10/09 3-4 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 WATER TOTS 120000-04 10/09 3-4 MW 6:15-6:45pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 120001-05 10/09 4-9 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 120001-06 10/09 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 120001-07 10/09 4-9 MW 6:15-6:45pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 120001-08 10/09 4-9 MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 2 120002-03 10/09 4-9 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 2 120002-04 10/09 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 3 120003-03 10/09 5-15 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 3 120003-04 10/09 5-15 MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 4 120004-03 10/09 5-15 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 4 120004-04 10/09 5-15 MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 ADULT 120008-02 10/09 15+ MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 SWIM TEAM PREP 120500-02 10/09 5-15 MW 6:15-6:45pm 4 $60/$65 GUARD START 120011-02 10/09 14 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 WATER AEROBICS SCHEDULE -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 per class (must pay for all classes in the month for this pricing) -Punch Pass and drop in classes also available. Halloween Trunk or Treat Celebration Saturday, October 28 4 - 6:30 p.m. Euless Family Life Aquatic Park parking lot 300 W. Midway Dr. Businesses, churches, civic groups, and Boy and Girl Scout troops, are invited to participate in the City of Euless Parks and Community Services Department's Halloween Trunk or Treat Celebration. Please call Jerry Poteet at 817-685- 1449 or e-mail him at jpoteet@eulesstx.gov for more information. et-oct2017.qxp 8/24/2017 11:57 AM Page 5 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 a.m. - 9 p.m. •FRI:5 a.m. - 8 p.m. • SAT:8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • SUN:noon - 6 p.m. YOUTH ACTIVITIES CLASS#BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $ TWO'S TIME 110000-02 10/3 1.5-3 TTH 9AM-12PM 4 $77 FUN TIME FOR LEARNERS 110002-02 10/2 3-5 MW 9AM-1PM 4 $137 TERRIFIC TUES & THUR 110003-02 10/3 3-5 TTH 9AM-1PM 4 $137 PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-06 10/3 2-3 T 4:45-5:30PM 4 $64 PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-07 10/4 2-3 W 10-10:45AM 4 $64 PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-08 10/4 3-4 W 11AM-12PM 4 $64 PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-24 10/4 4-5 W 12-1PM 4 $67 PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-10 10/5 4-5 TH 4-5PM 4 $67 PRESCHOOL DANCE 110200-09 10/3 3-4 T 5:30-6:30PM 4 $67 BEGINNING HIP HOP 110204-02 10/5 7-10 TH 4:30-5:30PM 4 $67 INTRO TO BALLET 110207-02 10/5 5-6 TH 5-6PM 4 $67 BALLET LEVEL 1 110206-02 10/5 7-9 TH 6-7PM 4 $67 TAP BALLET HIP HOP JAZZ 110205-02 10/2 4-6 M 4-5PM 4 $67 BALLET LEVEL 2 110212-02 10/5 10+ TH 7-8PM 4 $67 ADVANCED TAP/JAZZ 110202-02 10/3 13-17 T 7:30-9PM 4 $77 TAP-JAZZ 110201-03 10/3 9-10 T 5-6:30PM 4 $77 TAP-JAZZ 110201-04 10/5 10-12 TH 7-8:30PM 4 $77 TAP-BALLET 110210-02 10/5 7-9 TH 5-6PM 4 $67 TAP-BALLET-JAZZ 110203-02 10/3 6-8 T 4-5PM 4 $67 TAP-BALLET-HIP HOP 110211-02 10/5 6-8 TH 6-7PM 4 $67 INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP 110250-02 10/5 11-15 TH 5:30-6:30PM 4 $67 VOICE & PIANO LESSONS 110251-02 10/1 4-17 M-S 10AM-8PM 5 $* YOU CAN PAINT 110810-02 10/12 14-17 TH 6-8:45PM 1 $37 "ASPEN GROVE" HOME SCHOOL PE 110500-02 10/6 6-13 F 1-2:30PM 4 $47 BASKETBALL TRAINING 110505-02 10/1 8-30 TBD TBD 1 $62-$92 WITH TRAVIS TAYLOR BASKETBALL TRAINING 110515-02 10/1 12-30 TBD TBD 1 $32 WITH THEO TIGERKUBS 110130-02 10/30 5-8 M 6-6:45PM 6 $28 BEGINNER-TAEKWON-DO 110131-02 10/30 9-15 M/T 6-7:15PM 6.5 $54 ADVANCED TAEKWON-DO 110132-02 10/30 9-15 M/TH 6-7:15PM 7 $68 ADULT/TEEN ACTIVITIES VOICE & PIANO LESSONS 110251-02 10/1 18+ M-S 10A-8PM 5 $* ZUMBA/ZUMBA TONING 110300-02 10/3 8+ MW 7-8PM 4 $47 TAI CHI-BEGINNERS 110305-02 10/3 14+ T 6-7PM 4 $40 TAI CHI-ADVANCED 110306-02 10/3 14+ T 7-8PM 4 $40 BARRE FITNESS 110315-02 10/5 18+ TH 9:30-10:20AM 4 $42 ZEN YOGA 110325-02 10/2 12+ MW 5-5:55PM 4 $42 YOU CAN PAINT 110810-02 10/23 18+ TH 6-8:45PM 1 $39 "ASPEN GROVE" ADULT TAP 110245-02 10/3 18+ T 6:30-7:30PM 4 $62 OPEN BALLET 110240-02 10/5 18+ TH 8-9PM 4 $62 PILATES,YOGA,CARDIO 110320-02 10/2 12+ MW 6-6:55PM 4 $42 FITNESS BOOT CAMP 110504-03 10/7 10+ S 9-10AM 4 $50 et-oct2017.qxp 8/24/2017 11:57 AM Page 6