HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-1/29/2016In This Issue
Citizen's Fire Academy
Hazardous waste disposal
Library services
Curbside leaf recycling
Yoga and tobacco cessation
Recreation classes and events
Road and construction updates
Boards, committees, commissions
Zumba
CURBSIDELEAF RECYCLING
TO RETURN IN 2016
Following its inaugural year, the
curbside leaf recycling program will
return to Colleyville households
later this year. City staff is working
with Progressive Waste Solutions,
Colleyville's trash and recycling
service provider, to determine the
The Colleyville Fire Department is accepting applications for
this year's Citizen's Fire Academy. The seven-week
program allows residen[s to experience firefighting in an
interactive and educational fashion. Classes begin
Thursday, March 10. People who complete the course can
become members of the Colleyville Citizen's Fire Academy
Alumni Association, which supports firefighters and fire
staff. Alumni Association members who join the Fire Rehab
team can also assist on-scene during fires by manning the
rehabilitation vehicle. Download the aoolication
most appropriate schedule based
on this year's data. Residents
recycled more than 148 tons of
leaves and Christmas trees during
the program in 2015-2016.
The next Clean Sweep, which
includes the hazardous waste Crud
Cruiser, electronic recycling,
document shredding, and
bulk/brush trash drop-off,is
scheduled for Saturday, April 9, at
the Colleyville Heritage High School
Parking Lot, 5401 Heritage Avenue.
Get the details
RESET YOUR BODY AND
MIND WITH YOGA, MORE
The city is hosting several
programs to help become the
better you in 2016. The Yoga
program on Sunday, Jan. 31, is all
about resetting your mind and
body. Starting on Feb. 1, Tarrant
County will have free freedom from
tobacco course.
Get the details
RECREATION SENSATION &
ACTIVE ADULT ACTIVITIES
The Recreation Sensation and
Colleyville Active Adults activity
catalogs for this winter and spring
are available online now at
Collevville.com.
Learn about the library's programs
and classes including How to be a
Princess Party, adult gardening
classes, and more, in the
Sorina brochure.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL AVAILABLE
THROUGH ENVIRONMENTALCOLLECTION
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There have been several incidents of paint lek with
curbside trash spilling, causing a mess in the streets and
creating possible hazards for children, pets, and
property. Hazardous materials such as paint, aerosol cans,
and batteries should be disposed of at the Fort Worth
Environmental Collection Center, 6400 Bridge St. in Fort
Worth. It's free for Colleyville residents. Get the details
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The word library comes from the Anglo-French "librarie,"
meaning "place for books." In 2016, The Colleyville Public
Library goes beyond books to offer many resources and
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ROAD,CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT UPDATE
Read the latest updates on
road and other construction
projects.
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Renewal
Pleasant Run
Road oothole
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Western Hills
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learning opportunities across a variety of inediums. The
library offers several programs for Colleyville residents,
ages 0 and above, including story times, chess clubs, and a
master gardening series. Library members have access to
thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and magazines from a
smartphone or tablet device through the Overdrive, Project
Gutenberg, and Zinio eMagazines services.
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APPLICATIONS FOR
CITY COMMITTEES,
BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS
The Colleyville City Council
will accept applications
through Feb. 1, for the
Architectural Review
Commission, Colleyville
Center Advisory
Committee, Library Board,
Zoning Board of
Adjustments. Get the
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ZUMBA EXERCISE
SESSIONS EVERY
MONDAY,WEDNESDAY
Love cardio, but hate
running? Zumba, a fast-
paced, dance-like
workout may be for you.
Get the details