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Home My WebLink About2018-05 Euless TodayMay2018 Dear Citizens, May 31 marks the last day of school and the beginning of summer fun for our children. Sadly, summer is when kids are most vul- nerable to drown- ing accidents. 77 children drowned in Texas last year and more than half were in pools. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for young children and it is entirely preventable. So, how do we keep children safe around water? Teaching them water safety is the first step. The City of Euless has partnered with a non- profit organization called Lone Star Lifesavers (LSL) to visit Euless apartment communities this summer to promote water safety and swimming skills for residents living in apartment complexes. We greatly appreciate the partnership with LSL and their dedication to preventing drownings. If you or a family member does not know how to swim, please pay a visit the Euless Family Life Center to sign up for lessons. They are offered to individuals of all ages. It's never too late to learn to swim! I hope you have a safe and fun summer! Did you know...? Get insights to residential and commercial growth, demographics and more from the Euless Development Reports at www.eulesstx.gov/planning. 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 General City Council Election May 5th Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. The City of Euless will be holding a general election on Saturday, May 5, 2018. The General Election for Place Five and Six will be held to fill expiring terms. The candidates in ballot order are: Councilmember, Place 5 Councilmember, Place 6 Harry Zimmer Molly Maddux Tim St. Clair Salman Bhojani Early voting by personal appearance will begin on Monday, April 23, and will end on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, and the hours designated for early voting by personal appearance are: Early Voting Schedule April 23 - 27 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. April 28 Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. April 29 Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. April 30 - May 1 Monday - Tuesday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Additional early voting locations are available throughout Tarrant County. To locate them, go to www.tarrantcounty.com and click on Election Information. You must be registered by April 5 in order to vote in the May General Election. Election Day Schedule May 5 Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Questions? Contact the City Secretary's office at 817-685-1419 or visit www.eulesstx.gov/cso. Ballots by Mail Applications for a ballot by mail must be received by mail no later than April 24 and should be mailed to: Early Voting Clerk P.O. Box 961011 Fort Worth, TX 76161-0011 et-may2018.qxp 3/21/2018 1:52 PM Page 1 Shred Event Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. - noon Euless City Hall parking lot 201 N. Ector Drive Protect yourself from identity theft! Bring your unwanted personal papers and documents to this on-site shredding event. The DFW Enrolled Agent Society is providing residential shredding free of charge. Papers may contain thin metals such as staples, paperclips or even rubber bands. Please do not bring CDs, jump drives, three-ring binders or plastic bags. Paper may be brought in standard size "bankers" boxes. HEB Reads - Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Party Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pennington Field 1501 Central Drive, Bedford Join us for a Kick-Off Party for HEB Reads, a community-wide reading challenge this summer. We will have free hamburgers from In-N-Out Burger, a petting zoo and a "chalk walk" for kids. Plus, all attendees will receive a free book. Sign up online and track your reading minutes. To find out more about the program visit www.HEBreads.org or call 817-685-1480. Water University: ULandscapeIT and Water Efficient Landscape Design Thursday, May 10, 7 - 9 p.m. Euless City Hall, 201 N. Ector Dr. Do you want a yard that inspires envy in your neighbors? Come and learn basic design principles, plant placement and all the newest hardscape trends so you can "do it yourself" and save big! Transform your landscape into a beautiful low- maintenance, water-efficient landscape. Learn tips from a water resource specialist on how to use the "ULandscapeIT" tool on the WaterUniversity.tamu. edu website to become your own landscape designer. The event is free, but you must register to attend. Please register online at www.eulesstx.gov/WaterUniversity or call 817-685- 1821 for more information. Fill the Boot for MDA May 11, 12, 18 & 19 Various locations around Euless Give Muscular Dystrophy the Boot by donating to the Fill the Boot campaign. For four days in May, Euless Firefighters will be collecting donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). They will be greeting motorists, shoppers and others and asking them to donate money to the MDA. Those contributions will go to funding new research, supporting MDA care centers and sending children to MDA's Summer Camp. Therefore, when you help a firefighter fill a rubber boot, you are helping MDA's fight to free individuals (and the families who love them) from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life. et-may2018.qxp 3/21/2018 1:52 PM Page 2 Beautify Euless Everyday Garden Club Would you like to learn more about native plants or discuss tips and tricks for water conservation during the summer? Please bring a brown bag lunch and join us on the second Friday of the month at noon for the Beautify Euless Everyday Garden Club. For more information, please contact Betsy Deck at 817-685-1821 or bdeck@eulesstx.gov. We will meet: • May 11, noon - Heritage Park, 201 Cullum Dr. • June 8, noon - JA Carr Park, 508 Simmons Dr. Movies in the Park "Coco" Saturday, May 12, 8 p.m. (movie begins at dusk around 8:30 p.m.) The Leon Hogg Amphitheater 1951 Bear Creek Parkway Watch a great family movie and help fight hunger at the same time. In Disney/Pixar's vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure, aspiring young musician, Miguel, embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster, Hector, helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family's stories and traditions. This movie is rated PG. Bring your favorite pillow and blanket because it is all lawn seating. There will also be a designated area for lawn chairs. All donated food items will be given to the 6 Stones Mission Network. Admission is one food donation per person (canned foods, fruit cups, diapers, etc.) Concessions will be available for purchase. Call 817-685-1666 for more information. Plant and Seed Swap Saturday, May 12, 1-5 p.m. Historic Heritage Park, 203 Cullum Dr. Spring has sprung! It's time to divide your bulbs and thin your plants. Rather than composting the extras, please join us for a free plant and seed exchange at Historic Heritage Park. Bring some of your spare plants, cuttings and seeds to trade for some new beauties to add to your own garden. Are you just starting out and don't have anything to share? Show up anyway and find a few plants to start your garden. For more information, call Betsy Deck at 817-685-1821 or email bdeck@eulesstx.gov. Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Raven's Grille at Texas Star Golf Course 1400 Texas Star Parkway Mom has provided you so many special meals, so let us help you celebrate her with a special dining experience in a family-friendly atmosphere. Each year our chef creates a menu that is a wonderful blend of featured items from our menu and a variety of specialty entrées just for the brunch. Enjoy our breakfast area complete with our omelet station and a kids' corner for those smaller guests. Celebrate the women you love by dining out this Mother's Day! Call 817-685-1847 for reservations. Ages 10 and up are $19.95; ages 3 to 9 are $10.95; and kids 2 and under are complimentary. Edible Books Contest May 25 - 27 Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library 201 N. Ector Dr. Show off your culinary, artistic and literary skills by entering the Edible Books Contest. This edible art exhibition will feature entries made of food and inspired by a book, such as a book title, characters, the actual shape of the book, etc. Your entry should relate to books or literature and be as simple or as elaborate as you like. Just make sure that all of the items used to make your entry are edible. The library will give awards in five categories: Patrons' Favorite, Judges' Favorite, Most Creative, Most Humorous and Most Realistic/Difficult Design. For more information or a copy of the rules, call 817-685- 1480. et-may2018.qxp 3/21/2018 1:54 PM Page 3 2017 Volunteers of the Year Awarded Euless volunteers consistently give their time and energy to make our community FabEuless. In turn, the City of Euless honors volunteers each year to celebrate the dedication and service of these outstanding people. Volunteer of the Year - Betty Priddy This year we are proud to present the Volunteer of the Year award to Betty Priddy. Betty is an active volunteer for the Euless Citizens Police and Fire Academy Alumni Associations (ECPAAA & EC- FAAA) and she volunteers at the Fire Department every week. When Betty reports to duty at the Fire Department, she answers the phone and greets people who come in the door. Fire Marshall Paul Smith said, "Betty's assistance is invaluable to the Fire Department. In addition to being just an awe- some person, she comes in every Tuesday after- noon and answers the phone for the Fire Department Admin. Her personal time frees up our staff members to work on other assignments. She knows the Fire Department and can answer a number of questions for our residents." Betty also volunteers for special events, such as the Fire Station Open House and its annual Steak Dinner fundraiser. When the Fire Department re- sponds to structure fires, Betty is on the recall list to do rehab for the firefighters. She's part of a group that goes on site and supplies hydrating liq- uids, snacks and cooling fans in the hot weather months or coffee and hot cocoa in the cold weather months. For the Police Department, Betty volunteers at the annual Barbecue Dinner and Silent Auction. Members of the Fire Department and the Police Department highly appreciate Betty's contribu- tions. Volunteer Business of the Year - Dalworth Restoration We are happy to select Dalworth Restoration as our Volunteer Business of the Year. This 40-year old fam- ily-owned business is known for its community out- reach. Over the years, it has partnered with 6 Stones to help repair Euless homes for those who need as- sistance. Most recently they sponsored the 200th CPR home in Euless and not only donated thou- sands of dollars of materials and labor, they brought a crew of professionals to tackle the job. They as- sisted a homeowner who became bed-ridden with extensive injuries and suffered brain trauma after a debilitating motorcycle accident. He received a new roof, new doors, a fresh coat of paint, a yard clean up and witnessed his home come back to life. In ad- dition, the company has performed a special sanitiz- ing service (free) for a mother who couldn't afford to give her young girl a sterile environment, even though her daughter had a compromised immune system. In their efforts to "restore kindness" Dal- worth employees have also brought Rita's Frozen Ice to a Euless Fire Station, donated 112 turkeys to local food banks for Thanksgiving and passed out cup- cakes to random people to brighten their day. Dal- worth Restoration is a great community partner. Volunteer Youth of the Year - Hariza Mast We are pleased to present the Volunteer Youth of the Year award to Hariza Mast. As President of Trinity High School's National Honor Society, she has led her fellow students in various capacities, including recruiting, assigning and managing these volunteers to assist at special events, such as: et-may2018.qxp 3/21/2018 1:55 PM Page 4 •2017 Arbor Daze •2017 Texas Junior Anglers Fishing •Halloween Trunk or Treat •Christmas Parade of Lights •Heritage Park Christmas Hariza has a kind and generous nature. She is willing to help in any way and she does so with a positive attitude. Her service hours and dedi- cation to our city and its citizens help make the City of Euless a better place to live. Volunteer Group Award - Euless Police and Fire Academy Alumni Associations The Euless Police and Fire Departments both know how fortunate they are to each have vol- unteer groups dedicated to their success. Both the Police and Fire offer Citizen Academies to learn more about the inner workings of their de- partments and more importantly the first re- sponders. At the conclusion of the course, participants are given the opportunity to join the respective alumni associations to continue to work closely with the departments. The great thing about the alumni associations is there are opportunities for all. Volunteers can contribute to the continuing success of our Police and Fire by training to be a part of a Citizen Emergency Response Team after an emergency, helping out during open houses, assisting with the semi-an- nual Crud Day or they can simply bake cookies for a fundraiser. We are glad to give the Volun- teer Group Award to the volunteers who helped make Euless' first responders a success. As mem- bers of the Euless Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association and the Euless Citizens Police Acad- emy Alumni Association, these folks are the cream of the crop! Lifetime Achievement Award - Don Martin We are happy to bestow the Lifetime Achievement Award to Don Martin, long-term President of the Cit- izens Fire Academy Alumni Association and tireless supporter of the City of Euless. Don is involved in a variety of civic activities and he is very supportive of city functions. He has a long list of credentials that include being: •President of Euless Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association •President of Texas Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association •Member of Euless Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association •Member of Citizens on Patrol •Member of Fire Department Rehab team •Member of Euless Crime Control and Prevention District Board •Member of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) •Ambassador at DFW Airport Don is always available to help where needed. For example, he volunteers over 1,000 hours in the Citi- zens on Patrol (COP) car every year and assists the Police Department which frees up officers’ time. As President of the CFA he volunteers on the Rehab Team and is always available to coordinate the many special events that ECFAAA hosts each year includ- ing the Steak Dinner Fundraiser, Christmas Party and several special events at the fire stations to make sure the Firefighters working on Thanksgiving and Christ- mas still have a special meal and fellowship with vol- unteers. He also shreds sensitive documents, and write citations to those who park in handicapped spaces. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes said, "You won't find anybody more involved than Don Martin. His support bene- fits our community and his devotion and commit- ment to the City of Euless is truly inspirational!" Congratulations to all of this year's winners! We highly value these volunteers' contributions and ap- preciate their love and dedication for Euless. Thank you for choosing to spend your time and energy to help make our City great. et-may2018.qxp 3/21/2018 1:58 PM Page 5 MAY 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 210400-05 4/30 9TH-12TH M 5:30-8PM 4 $182 INC TUTORING K-5TH 210401-04 5/2 K-5TH W 5-7PM 4 $182 INC TUTORING 6TH-8TH 210402-04 5/5 6TH-8TH S 3-5PM 4 $182 YOUTH ACTIVITIES CLASS#BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $ TWO’S TIMES 210000-05 5/1 1.5-3 TTH 9-12PM 4 $77 FUN TIME FOR LEARNERS 210002-05 4/30 3-5 MW 9-1PM 4 $137 TERRIFIC TUES & THURS 210003-05 5/1 3-5 TTH 9-1PM 4 $137 MOMMY & ME MIXXED FIT 210505-05 5/1 T 9:15AM 4 $70 PRESCHOOL DANCE SHINING STARS 210258-05 5/1 2-3 T 4:45-5:30PM 4 $64 PINK TUTUS 210264-05 5/1 3-4 T 5:30-6:30PM 4 $67 TINY DANCERS 210263-05 5/2 2-3 W 10-10:45AM 4 $64 TWINKLE TOES 210262-05 5/2 3-4 W 11AM-12PM 4 $67 SOUL STEPPERS 210261-05 5/2 4-5 W 12-1PM 4 $67 RISING STARS 210260-05 5/3 4-5 TH 4-5PM 4 $67 TAP/BALLET/JAZZ/HIP HOP SHOWSTOPPERS 210256-05 5/7 4-6 M 4-5PM 3 $51 FAST STEPPERS 210257-05 5/1 6-8 T 4-5PM 4 $67 FUNKY BEATS 21065-05 5/3 6-8 TH 6-7PM 4 $67 BALLET INTRO TO BALLET 210207-05 5/3 5-6 TH 5-6PM 4 $67 BALLET 1 210225-05 5/3 7-9 TH 6-7PM 4 $67 BALLET 2 210226-05 5/3 10+ TH 7-8PM 4 $67 HIP HOP BEGINNERS 210270-05 5/3 7-10 TH 5-6PM 4 $67 INTERMEDIATE 210205-05 5/3 11-15 TH 6-7PM 4 $67 TAP/JAZZ LEVEL 1 210201-05 5/3 7-9 TH 5-6PM 4 $67 LEVEL 2 210202-05 5/1 9-10 T 5-6:30PM 4 $77 LEVEL 3 210203-05 5/3 10-13 TH 7-8:30PM 4 $77 LEVEL 4 210204-05 5/1 13-17 T 7:30-9PM 4 $77 TUMBLING PRESCHOOL 210259-05 5/4 3-5 F 4:30-5:30PM $67 BEGINNER 210208-05 5/4 3-5 F 5:30-6:30PM $67 INTERMEDIATE 210209-05 5/6 F 6:30-7:30PM $67 ADULT/TEEN ACTIVITIES CLASS#BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $ ADULT TAP 210245-05 5/1 17+ T 6:30-7:30PM 4 $62 BOOTCAMP MONDAY 210350-05 5/7 16+ M 6-7PM 4 $42 BOOTCAMP WEDNESDAY 210351-05 5/9 16+ W 10-11AM 4 $42 BOOTS W/VI 210340-05 4/30 16+ M/F 9:15-10:15AM $27 BACK TO BASICS YOGA 210310-05 5/1 13+ T 7-8PM 5 $27 MIXXED FIT 210504-05 4/30 18+ M/W 7-8PM 5 $48 TAI CHI BEGINNERS 210305-05 5/1 14+ T 6-7PM 4 $40 TAI CHI ADVANCED 210306-05 5/1 14+ T 7-8PM 4 $40 PILYO 210320-05 5/2 M/W 6-7PM 4 $42 ZEN YOGA 210325-05 5/2 M/W 5-5:55PM 4 $42 YOU CAN PAINT 210810-05 5/10 14+ TH 6-8:45PM 4 $67 CAKE DECORATING BUTTER CREAM BASICS 210801-05 5/8 12+ T 5-6PM 4 $67 ADVANCED 210802-05 5/8 12+ T 7-8PM 4 $67 et-may2018.qxp 3/21/2018 1:59 PM Page 6