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Home My WebLink About2018-08 Euless TodayAugust WATER 817-685-1471 FUN FA MILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 2018 Dear Citizens, Major reno- vations at the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library start soon. Part of the transformation is a 10-foot tall, 30-foot wide glass wall that has bubbles floating up to the ceiling as color-changing lights illuminate them. It’s going to be so pretty! The Euless Library Foundation is raising money for the Bubble Wall. To learn more about the renovations and to watch two short, Bubble Wall videos, visit www.eulesslibraryfoundation.org. We have to close our library on August 31 to move its contents to a new temporary location. On September 17, we will then re-open the library in its temporary spot at 1100 Westpark Way. Many of our fun special events and storytimes will continue to take place at the Simmons Center. We realize moving the library (even temporarily) is an inconvenience, but I expect that once you see the revamped library in 2020, you will think it’s all been worth it! 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 Salman Bhojani Place 6 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 The Euless City Council Did you know...? City offices will be closed September 3 for Labor Day, but trash and recycling service will run as scheduled. While We Improve, We Gotta Move! The Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library on Ector Drive is temporarily moving to a new location to make way for some exciting renovations. The library will close on August 31 and re-open at its temporary location on September 17. New Temporary Location: 1100 Westpark Way Euless, Texas 76040 817-685-1480 The Euless Public Library is a great library today, but after the planned enhancements, it’s going to be spectacular! Improvements include: • Colorful bubble wall • Dedicated maker space for arts and crafts • Extra outlets for patrons to plug in their devices • Enhanced children’s area • Meeting rooms • Teen room Keep visiting the library. The Euless Public Library will continue with its amenities, services and programs in its temporary location until the renovations are complete in the spring of 2020. July WATER 817-685-1471 FUN FA MILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 2018July WATER 817-685-1471 FUN FA MILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 2018 New Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. July WATER 817-685-1471 FUN FA MILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 2018 July WATER 817-685-1471 FUN FA MILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 2018 New Human Resources/ Risk Administrator Named The City of Euless is pleased to announce that Donny Beasley will serve as our new Human Resources/Risk Administrator. Donny has served as the Director of Human Resources as well as the Director of Employee Relations for Senior Capital Living since 2011. Prior to that, he has served in Human Resources positions for a number of corporations including ASA Biofuels, Motorola and Carillion. Beasley holds a Master of Business Administration-HR from Wayland Baptist University, and Bachelor of Psychology/HR degree from Eastern New Mexico University. He is a dually Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources by HRCI and SHRM. Donny is married and has two children. Texas Star Resident Day Texas Star Golf Course in Euless is one of the top ranked courses in Texas. Guests from all over the DFW area and state come to play this challenging and enjoyable course. All Euless residents are offered a 15% discount on regular rate green fees, every day. To show our continued appreciation to our residents, we are offering special discounted dates throughout the year. On these dates, residents can make a tee time after 11:30 a.m. for the price of $25 for cart and green fee. Mark your calendar and take advantage of this great offer. You can secure a tee time up to five days in advance by visiting www.texasstargolf.com or by calling 817- 685- 1865. • Thursday, August 16 • Sunday, September 9 • Wednesday, November 14 • Tuesday, December 11 A Rock Around the Park Concert: Eleven Hundred Springs Friday, August 3, 7 - 8 p.m. Texas Star Pavilion 1400 Texas Star Parkway Join us for a free concert by the classic country band, Eleven Hundred Springs. Formed in Dallas in 1998, this six-member band has a commitment to the true soul of country music. The group continues to perform, record and release original music. Over the years Eleven Hundred Springs has released 13 albums, which include such songs as: “We’re From Texas,” “Hard Working Just Ain’t Working Anymore,” “This Crazy Life” and more. Bring your entire family to this free concert. Concessions and drinks are available for purchase. Call 817-685-1666 for information. BEE Garden Club – Raising Backyard Chickens Friday, August 10 11 a.m. (note time change) Euless Public Works Building 1513 Westpark Way Have you thought about raising chickens? Years ago, backyard chickens were the norm. It’s easier than you think, but there are some important things to know. Animal Control Officer JoDan Shelton will teach us about the basic health and safety needs of chickens, different breeds, types of coops and Euless ordinances. Afterwards participants can take a brief tour of the Euless Animal Shelter and see the new play area for shelter residents. Please bring a brown bag lunch. For more information, please contact Betsy Deck at 817-685-1821 or bdeck@eulesstx.gov. July WATER 817-685-1471 FUN FA MILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 2018 Call 811 Before You Dig: It is the Law! Calling 811 Reduces Risk of Damaged Utility Lines by 99 Percent Did you know that, before you dig, the law requires you to call 811 to have all buried utility lines located and marked? August 11 (8/11) serves as a reminder to always call 811 before digging. Calling 811 connects you to your local one- call center, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of your intent to dig. Professional locators then go to the digging site to mark the locations of underground utility-owned lines with flags and spray paint, free of charge. All excavators should call 811 at least three business days before digging on public or private property. When you call 811 before digging, the chance of hitting an underground utility line decreases to 99.9 percent. Since 2008, Atmos Energy has seen a 47 percent increase in requests by the public to have underground natural gas lines marked. Once underground utility lines are marked, it is important to take special care around all line markings by digging by hand. “The greatest risk to our natural gas pipelines is accidental damage while digging,” says John Paris, president of Atmos Energy’s Mid-Tex division. “Even minor damage, such as a scrape, dent or crease in a pipeline or its coating, can cause a leak.” Striking a single line can cause injury, repair costs, fines and inconvenient outages. Every digging project, no matter how large or small, warrants a call to 811. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, planting a tree and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects that need a call to 811 before starting. For more information about 811 and safe digging practices, visit these websites: Call811. com or AtmosEnergy.com/811. Clear the Shelters Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Euless Animal Shelter 1517 Westpark Way Adopt a homeless pet. The life you save may become your new best friend! During the Clear the Shelters event, the Euless Animal Shelter is once again waiving its adoption fees for all dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. In 2014, Clear the Shelters began in the DFW area to help ease the overcrowding that occurs in shelters every summer. This pet adoption drive quickly spread to cities across the U.S. In fact, during last year’s event, more than 80,000 pets from over 900 shelters across the country found their forever homes. Join us August 18 as we seek to Clear the Shelters and find new homes for some amazing pets! July WATER 817-685-1471 FUN FA MILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 2018 July WATER 817-685-1471 FUN FA MILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 2018 August 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: Zumba, Sit and Fit, Pilates, Movin and Grovin, Easy Chair Fitness, Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga • Games, Music and Such: Billiards, Chinese Mah Jongg, “84”, Texas Hold ’Em, Mah Jongg, Party Bridge, Ping Pong and Jammers • Monthly Games: Bingo, Bingo and Dinner and Bunco • Arts and Crafts Classes: Knitting, Crocheting, Quilters and Card Making • Health Screening and Seminars: Lunch and Learn, Medicare Q and A and much more • Special Interest: Genealogy, “Hey Whatcha Reading” Book Club, Line Dancing and much more • Trips: please check website and Playbook for more information • Social Events: Monthly Meal Medley, Mystery Lunch, Dining Out and Thursday Night Social • 8/8 Health Care and Your Retirement. Wednesday, 11:30am • 8/16 Essential Oils 101. Thursday, 7pm • 8/20 Dining Out. Monday, 5pm For more information please call 817-685-1671 or stop by the center to get your SIMPLY FabEuless Adventure started. Solicitors Permit Euless requires solicitors to wear an identifiable traffic safety vest and an identification badge. If a solicitor appears at your door, ask to see their permit if it’s not prominently displayed. The badge will provide the name and address of the solicitor, solicitor’s employer, principal or organization, kind of goods or services to be sold or offered for sale. In hopes to keep deceptive practices out of Euless, solicitors who ask for cash deposits or advance payments for future delivery of services are now required to pay a bond. If the solicitor is in any way rude, discourteous, or otherwise suspicious, call 9-1-1 and an officer will respond to investigate the situation. The Chief of Police can suspend permits if necessary. Tips to recognize a registered solicitor: • Must wear a traffic safety vest and visibly display the issued City of Euless badge • Are not allowed to distribute to a house with a posted sign that says “NO SOLICITORS” or “NO TRESPASSING” • Are not allowed before 8:30 a.m. or after dark or 9 p.m., whichever is earlier on a given day • Are not permitted to place a flyer outside a home if there are existing flyers present • A minor must be under the constant supervision of a person eighteen years of age or older There are a few exceptions to the solicitors’ ordinance that do not require registration with the City including: political or religious support or recruitment, and government employees posting code violations, water restrictions, utility outages, burn bans, special event impacts, or security issues etc. For more information or questions regarding the updates to this ordinance, please call 817-685-1500. July WATER 817-685-1471 FUN FA MILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 2018 August 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 Summer, please pick up a copy of the Summer 2018 Playbook or look for it online at www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. To register for Summer classes visit the Euless Family Life Center or register on-line at www.eulesstx.gov/pacs. Registration for August swim lessons opens August 2nd for residents. NATATORIUM SWIM LESSONS CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $R/NR PARENT & TOT 320007-04 8/06 6mo-2 MW 6:15-6:45pm 4 $60/$65 WATER TOTS 320000-07 8/06 3-4 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 WATER TOTS 320000-08 8/06 3-4 MW 6:15-6:45pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 320001-13 8/06 4-9 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 320001-14 8/06 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 320001-15 8/06 4-9 MW 6:15-6:45pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 1 320001-16 8/06 4-9 MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 2 320002-10 8/06 4-9 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 2 320002-11 8/06 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 2 320002-12 8/06 4-9 MW 5:40-6:10pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 3 320003-09 8/06 5-15 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 3 320003-10 8/06 5-15 MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 4 320004-07 8/06 5-15 MW 5:05-5:35pm 4 $60/$65 LEVEL 4 320004-08 8/06 5-15 MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 ADULT 320008-04 8/06 15+ MW 6:50-7:20pm 4 $60/$65 SWIM TEAM PREP 320500-04 8/06 5-15 MW 6:15-6:45pm 4 $60/$65 -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. WATER AEROBICS SCHEDULE July WATER 817-685-1471 FUN FA MILY EVENTS 817-685-1400 2018 AUGUST 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 310400-03 8/6 9TH-12TH M 4:30-6:30PM 4 $200/$205 INC TUTORING K - 5TH 310401-03 8/8 K - 5TH W 4:30-6:30PM 4 $200/$205 INC TUTORING 6TH-8TH 310402-03 8/4 6TH-8TH S 3-5PM 4 $200/$205 YOUTH ACTIVITIES CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $ FUN TIME ADVENTURE 311109-08 7/30 3-6 M-TH 9AM-2PM 1 $87/$92 PRE-CLUB VOLLEYBALL 311202-02 8/22 8-13 M/W 4:30-6PM 7 $300/$305 F 5-6PM PRESCHOOL DANCE SHINING STARS 310258-02 8/7 3-4 T 4:45-5:30PM 4 $67/$72 PINK TUTUS 310264-02 8/7 4-5 T 5:30-6:30PM 4 $67/$72 TINY DANCERS 310263-02 8/8 2-3 W 10-10:45AM 4 $64/$69 TWINKLE TOES 310262-02 8/8 3-4 W 11AM-12PM 4 $67/$72 SOUL STEPPERS 310261-02 8/8 4-5 W 12-1PM 4 $67/$72 TAP/BALLET/HIP HOP/JAZZ SHOW STOPPERS 310256-02 8/9 4-5 TH 4-5PM 4 $67/$72 FAST STEPPERS 310257-02 8/7 6-8 T 4-5PM 4 $67/$72 FUNKY BEATS 310265-02 8/9 6-8 TH 6-7PM 4 $67/$72 BALLET INTRO TO BALLET 310207-02 8/9 5-6 TH 5-6PM 4 $67/$72 BALLET LEVEL 1 210225-02 8/9 7-9 TH 6-7PM 4 $67/$72 BALLET LEVEL 2 210226-02 8/9 10+ TH 7-8PM 4 $67/$72 TAP-JAZZ LEVEL 1 310201-02 8/9 7-9 TH 5-6PM 4 $67/$72 LEVEL 2 310202-02 8/7 9-10 TH 5-6:30PM 4 $77/$82 LEVEL 3 & 4 310203-02 8/9 11-16 TH 7-8:30PM 4 $77/$82 ADULT/TEEN ACTIVITIES CLASS# BEG AGE DAY TIME #WKS $ INTRO TO FITNESS PM 310350-03 8/6 16+ M 6-7PM 4 $42/$47 INTRO TO FITNESS AM 310351-03 8/1 16+ T-TH 5:30-6:30AM 4.5 $100/$105 TAI CHI-BEGINNERS 310305-04 8/7 13+ T 6-7PM 4 $40/$45 TAI CHI-ADVANCED 310306-04 8/7 13+ T 7-8PM 4 $40/$45 BACK TO BASICS YOGA 310310-04 8/7 13+ T 7-8PM 4 $22/$27 BACK TO BASICS YOGA 310311-04 8/5 13+ SU 4-5PM 4 $22/$27 PRIVATE YOGA 310312-04 8/7 13+ T/TH *10-11AM 4 *$ BOOST BY JOVI 310340-03 8/1 16+ M-F 5-6AM 4 $50/$55 BOOST BY JOVI 310341-03 8/1 16+ W/TH 6PM 4 $50-$55 JOVI SPIN CYCLE 310342-03 8/7 16+ T/TH 9AM 4 $50/$55 ZUMBA 310301-03 8/6 13+ M/W 8-9PM 4 $25/$30 ST 10:30-11:30AM