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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02 Euless TodayFebruary2018 Dear Citizens, Please take a minute to fam- iliarize yourself with our new emergency not- ification system called Nixle. We now have enhanced capabilities with subscribers and can send alerts for a variety of situtations such as air quality issues, crime alerts, power outages and road closures in addition to weather- related issues. In addition, we can send links to websites, include pictures and pair it with other social media such as Facebook and Twitter. The Emergency Management Divi- sion of the Police Department has worked hard to set up this new system and we hope you will subscribe to it. There are some great events scheduled in February that are designed for the ones you love. Whether it be the Daddy/ Daughter Dance or the Valentine's Dinner at Texas Star, we hope you will take a few hours to spend it with someone you love. It's a good opp- ortunity to slow down and have a little fun. Did you know...? You can set alerts to detect water leaks with the new online customer portal? eulesstx.gov/news/NewWaterMeters.htm 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 How to Attract Monarch Butterflies to Your Yard February 1, 7 p.m., Euless City Hall, 201 N. Ector Dr. Learn how easy it is to create your own Monarch Waystation! A waystation is simply a garden that provides food and habitat for Monarch butterflies and nurtures them through their complete life cycle. Texas Master Naturalist Carol Clark will present the amazing story of the Monarch butterfly life cycle and migration, clarify some common misconceptions about Monarchs, explain historic and current threats to Monarch populations and show why Texas is a pivotal location for Monarchs' future success. The program also covers real steps you and other North Texas residents can take to help bolster the Monarch population, and what to plant to feed Monarchs. In addition, Carol will provide a list of plants. Come join us Thursday evening for this exciting program. Carol Clark is an amateur botany enthusiast, a longtime member of the Native Plant Society of Texas and is now a Conservation Specialist with Monarch Watch. She and her husband own and operate Clark Haven Farm, a wildlife preserve and custom wildflower seed business in Cooke County. Carol grew up with a nature photographer father and wildlife artist brother, and has spent much of her life exploring the great outdoors. Her favorite things to do are leading discovery walks in local natural areas, as well as finding and photographing interesting plants and insects. et-feb2018.qxp 12/18/2017 3:10 PM Page 1 Daddy/Daughter Valentine's Dance Saturday, February 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Euless Family Life Senior Center 300 W. Midway Drive Calling all Dads, Uncles and Grandpas: This is the event you've all been waiting for. Grab your favorite little lady and get ready for a night you'll both remember forever. Enjoy a night of dancing, refreshments, goody bags, photos and fun. Create memories that will last a lifetime for you and the most important girl in your life. All ages are welcome. This event sells out quickly, so please get your tickets early. Tickets are $10 per person and are available at the Euless Family Life Center beginning January 15. For additional information, please call 817-685-1666. Residents Can Receive Local Alerts Through Nixle The City of Euless has partnered with Nixle to provide an Emergency Notification System to alert residents in real-time about critical emergency information and community advisories in Euless. Notifications may be sent for air quality issues, crime alerts, power outages, road closures, mosquito control, water outages and weather- related issues such as ice and flooding. Subscribers have the ability to select how they would like to receive notifications. This could be to a home, cell or business phone, email, text message or hearing impaired receiving devices at no cost. Messages are initiated by the Emergency Management Division of the Euless Police Department as one of several methods of relaying vital information to citizens. As a resident, there are several simple ways to register: 1. Text EULESS to 888777 from your mobile phone 2. Go to www.eulesstx.gov and sign up via the Nixle Widget Once registered, residents will receive a confirmation text to their mobile device. Residents may also customize their alert settings by going to www.nixle.com and creating a User Profile. All Alerts will be targeted geographically, allowing residents to receive localized, relevant alerts from the City of Euless. Nixle Alerts can be sent via Text, Email, Voice, Web, Social Media, and the Nixle Mobile App in an instant. Nixle is partnered with NLETS for data security, as well as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the National Blue Alert Network, and Google for reach and two-way information exchange. et-feb2018.qxp 12/18/2017 3:10 PM Page 2 Give a Bubble! Have you heard about the 2020 remodel of the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library? One of the most distinctive additions will be the gorgeous art installation of the Bubble Wall. Features of the Bubble Wall will include LED color-changing lighting and a completely sealed water system requiring no maintenance. Imagine entering the library to be greeted with the changing colors and constant movement of encapsulated bubbles floating up a wall! This beautiful Bubble Wall will be the focal point and highlight of the re-imagined library entrance and public lounge space. At 10 feet tall and 30 feet wide, you can enjoy the glass wall from either side. Continue past the Bubble Wall to enter the main library area, or walk "through" the bubbles to access the lounge area, which will be a multi-purpose space, accessible even when the library is closed, with technology, comfortable seating and vending available. The Bubble Wall is the latest art installation of the Euless Library Foundation (ELF), which has been providing public art to enrich the Euless community for over 20 years. ELF is raising money for the Bubble Wall and hopes to reach its $100,000 goal by August 2018. You can see a video of the Bubble Wall design on the Euless Library Foundation website (www.EulessLibraryFoundation.org) and even make a donation. Three Ways You Can Help Make the Bubble Wall a Reality For donations of $250 - $10,000: • Limited Edition Euless Library Foundation library card • Name inscribed on the Donors' Book on display in the library now • Recognition on the final art installation For donations of $100 - $249: • Limited Edition Euless Library Foundation library card For donations of $1 - $99: • Stop by the library and add a Bubble with your name on it to our growing Community Bubble Window. (The Euless Library Foundation is a nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.) You can donate online by using PayPal®, a credit card or an electronic check (echeck). Online payments will incur an 8% processing fee. Or, you can avoid the processing fee by mailing a check to the Euless Library Foundation. For information on other payment methods, email the ELF at admin@eulesslibraryfoundation.org. For more information on the Bubble Wall, contact the Euless Library Foundation at 817-685-1679 or visit www.eulesslibraryfoundation.org. et-feb2018.qxp 12/18/2017 3:11 PM Page 3 Free AARP Tax Aide Fridays (February 2 - April 13) 9 a.m. - 1 p.m Euless Family Life Senior Center 300 West Midway Drive, Euless, Texas 76039 AARP Tax-Aide offers FREE tax preparation help to anyone that needs their taxes done. Please call 817-685-1671 to schedule your appointment. Valentine's Day Dinner Wednesday, February 14, 5:30 - 9 p.m. Raven's Grille, 1400 Texas Star Parkway Treat your sweetheart to a romantic night out at Raven's Grille inside the Texas Star Golf Course. The restaurant is serving three- or four-course dinners, as well as wine and champagne specially chosen to complement the delicious entrées and desserts. You may choose from the prix fixe menu or select your meal a-la-carte with your choice of a scrumptious appetizer and salad, a mouthwatering entrée and a decadent 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. et-feb2018.qxp 12/18/2017 3:12 PM Page 4 February 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 Winter, please pick up a copy of the Winter/Spring 2018 Playbook or look for it online at www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. To register for Winter classes visit the Euless Family Life Center or register on-line at www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. Registration for February swim lessons opens February 1st for residents. NATATORIUM SWIM LESSONS CLASS#BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $R/NR PARENT & TOT 220007-02 2/5 6mo-2 MW 6:15-6:45pm 4 $60/$65 WATER TOTS 220000-03 2/5 3-4 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 WATER TOTS 220000-04 2/5 3-4 MW 6:15-6:45pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 220001-05 2/5 4-9 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 220001-06 2/5 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 220001-07 2/5 4-9 MW 6:15-6:45pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 220001-08 2/5 4-9 MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 2 220002-04 2/5 4-9 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 2 220002-05 2/5 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 2 220002-06 2/5 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 3 220003-03 2/5 5-15 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 3 220003-04 2/5 5-15 MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 4 220004-03 2/5 5-15 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 4 220004-04 2/5 5-15 MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 ADULT 220008-02 2/5 15+ MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 SWIM TEAM PREP 220500-02 2/5 5-15 MW 6:15-6:45pm 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. et-feb2018.qxp 12/18/2017 3:17 PM Page 5 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 a.m. - 9 p.m. •FRI:5 a.m. - 8 p.m. • SAT:8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • SUN:noon - 6 p.m. EDUCATION CLASS#BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $ INC TUTORING 9TH-12TH 210400-02 2/5 9TH-12TH M 5:30-8PM 4 $182 INC TUTORING K - 5TH 210401-02 2/7 K - 5TH W 5PM-7PM 4 $182 INC TUTORING 6TH-8TH 210402-02 2/3 6TH-8TH S 3PM-5PM 4 $182 YOUTH ACTIVITIES CLASS#BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $ TWO'S TIME 210000-02 2/6 1.5-3 TTH 9-12PM 4 $77 FUN TIME FOR LEARNERS 210002-02 2/5 3-5 MW 9AM-1PM 4 $137 TERRIFIC TUES & THUR 210003-02 2/6 3-5 TTH 9AM-1PM 4 $137 MOMMY & ME MIXXEDFIT 210505-02 2/6 T 9:15AM 4 $70 MUSIC IS KEY 1 210800-02 2/2 2-3 F 11-11:30AM 4 $45 MUSIC IS KEY 2 210801-02 2/2 4-5 F 11:45AM-12:30PM 4 $62 NORTH TX CHESS 210405-02 2/5 6-12 M/W 4-5PM 4 $82 PRESCHOOL DANCE SHINING STARS 210258-02 2/6 2-3 T 4:45-5:30PM 4 $64 PINK TUTUS 210264-02 2/6 3-4 T 5:30-6:30PM 4 $67 TINY DANCERS 210263-02 2/7 2-3 W 10-10:45AM 4 $64 TWINKLE TOES 210262-02 2/7 3-4 W 11AM-12PM 4 $67 SOUL STEPPERS 210261-02 2/7 4-5 W 12-1PM 4 $67 RISING STARS 210260-02 2/1 4-5 TH 4-5PM 4 $67 TAP/BALLET/HIP HOP/JAZZ SHOW STOPPERS 210256-02 2/5 4-5 M 4-5PM 4 $67 FAST STEPPERS 210257-02 2/6 6-8 T 4-5PM 4 $67 FUNKY BEAT 210265-02 2/1 6-8 TH 6-7PM 4 $67 BALLET INTRO TO BALLET 210207-02 2/1 5-6 TH 5-6PM 4 $67 BALLET LEVEL 1 210225-02 2/1 7-9 TH 6-7PM 4 $67 BALLET LEVEL 2 210226-02 2/1 10+TH 7-8PM 4 $67 TAP-JAZZ HIP HOP BEGINNERS 210270-02 2/1 7-10 TH 5-6PM 4 $67 INTERMEDIATE 210205-02 2/1 11-15 TH 6-7PM 4 $67 DRILL TEAM PREP 210271-02 2/1 13+TH 7-8PM 4 $67 TUMBLING PRESCHOOL TUMBLING 210259-02 2/2 3-5 F 4:30-5:30PM 4 $67 BEGINNER TUMBLING 210208-02 2/2 3-5 F 5:30-6:30PM 4 $67 INTERMEDIATE TUMBLING 210209-02 2/2 F 6:30-7:30PM 4 $67 ADULT/TEEN ACTIVITIES CLASS#BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $ BOOT CAMP MONDAYS 210350-02 2/5 16+M 6-7PM 4 $42 BOOT CAMP WEDNESDAYS 210351-02 2/7 16+W 10-11AM 4 $42 TAI CHI-BEGINNERS 210305-02 2/6 14+T 6-7PM 4 $40 TAI CHI-ADVANCED 210306-02 2/6 14+T 7-8PM 4 $40 BARRE FITNESS 210315-02 2/1 15+TH 9:30-10:20AM 4 $42 ZEN YOGA 210325-02 2/5 13+MW 5-5:55PM 4 $42 YOU CAN PAINT 210810-02 2/15 14+TH 6-8:45PM 1 $39 ADULT TAP 210245-02 2/6 17+T 6:30-7:30PM 4 $62 PILATES,YOGA,CARDIO 210320-02 2/6 13+MW 6-6:55PM 4 $42 BACK TO BASICS YOGA 210310-02 2/6 13+T 7-8PM 4 $22 MIXXED FIT 210504-02 2/5 18+M/W 8-9PM 4 $38 DIABETES SELF MGT 210406-01 3/6 18 T/TH 10AM-12:30PM 3 FREE CAKE DECORATING BUTTER CREAM BASICS 210803-02 2/6 12+T 5-6PM 4 $67 ADVANACED 210802-02 2/6 12+T 7-8PM 4 $67 et-feb2018.qxp 12/18/2017 3:17 PM Page 6