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HomeMy WebLinkAboutColleyville Communicator-City Publications-4/1/2016MAY ACTIVITIES *Denotes a regular recreation program held at the Senior Center Tumbling for Tots Senior Center* Mon., May 2-9, 3:45 p.m. For details call 817.503.1180 Summer Volleyball League Registration May 2-June 3 For details call 817.503.1180 Zumba Senior Center* Mon. & Wed., May 2-25, 5:30 p.m. For details call 817.503.1180 Intermediate Yoga Senior Center* Wed., May 4-25, 6:00 p.m. For details call 817.503.1180 Warm Weather Gardening Public Library Thu., May 5, 7:00 p.m. For details call 817.503.1154 Fresh Start/Healthier You Senior Center Wed., May 11-25, 10:30 a.m. For details call 817.503.1195 Senior Daytrip: Scarborough Renaissance Festival Meet at Senior Center Sat., May 14, 8:30 a.m. For details call 817.503.1195 SUMMER PROGRAMS HELP KEEP IT FUN Make summer great again! Colleyville Recreation and the library offer programs all summer long to keep the community learning, active, and at play. This year, the library asks you to “Step Right Up, Read!” at its circus-themed Summer Reading Program. Pack in fun under the big top with performances by Critterman and his animals, comedians, clowns, magicians, jugglers, and more. It all starts with the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3. Throughout the summer, children and adults can read for fun and prizes until the grand finale on Friday, July 29. Perennial favorites like Story Times and the Get Crafty series return for summer, including the popular Spa-Tacular event with its DIY beauty projects. Adults join in on summer fun with a visit by famed storyteller Rose-Mary Rumbley on Aug. 12, and the Books ‘n’ Brunch, Late Edition, and Keeping It Real Nonfiction book clubs. The Master Gardener series is part of the summer line-up, too. There’s also lots of recreational programming to keep the whole family active. From camps to classes, there are all sorts of sports including soccer, basketball, tennis, and golf. For its second year, there will be a Summer Volleyball League for girls ages 13 and under. This popular league allows girls to learn the game in a safe, fun environment. Mad Science and LEGO engineering programs keep minds engaged with fun, interactive play. Adults get to play, too. There are yoga classes for beginners and beyond, as well as dance cardio exercise Zumba classes and ballroom dance. The popular Fit 4 Baby and Fit 4 Mom – Body Back programs return in May. The senior center will be hopping with social events and fitness classes. There are also daytrips planned including visits to the Scarborough Renaissance Festival, Parker County Peach Festival, and a week-long trip to San Antonio. For more information about summer programs, visit the Recreation and library brochures at Colleyville.com or call 817.503.1180 about recreational activities or 817.503.1150 about library programs. 2875-24737 FIRE RESCUE CAMP - JUNE CFD OPEN HOUSE - MAY 14 FRIENDS BOOK SALE - MAY 7 MEMORIAL DAY CLOSINGS The Friends of the Colleyville Public Library Bargain Book Sale takes place Saturday, May 7, at the library. The annual sale includes books, CDs, videos, and DVDs—all at remarkably low prices. The Friends are serious about keeping the “bargain” in their annual book sale as hardcover books will sell for $1, while paperbacks will be priced at 50 cents. A private shopping hour for Friends members is from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. (Memberships may be purchased at the door.) The sale is open to the general public from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the library. Contributions of gently used books and other materials are welcome and tax deductible. Bring donations to the check-out desk at the library for drop-off instructions and to pick up a donation form. Please do not drop off donations at the book drop. The Colleyville Public Library is located at 110 Main Street, next to City Hall. For more information, call 817.503.1150. Every year the Colleyville Fire Department (CFD) opens its doors to provide a behind-the-scenes look at fire operations and peek into the work lives of Colleyville firefighters. This year’s open house takes place on Saturday, May 14. Doors open at 10:00 a.m.; festivities end at 1:00 p.m. There will be station tours, CFD vehicles on display, and demonstrations of fire/rescue activities such as vehicle extrication, plus games for the children. It’s fun for the whole family. The CFD open house happens at the Central Fire Station, 5209 Colleyville Blvd., located between Main Street and Church Street. For additional information, call 817.503.1400. City offices, including the public library and senior center, will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. Police, fire, and emergency personnel will remain on duty. Trash and recycle collection will be conducted on the normal schedule and will not be affected by the holiday. The Colleyville Fire Department’s Kids Camp provides kids with a week of unforgettable experiences. Instructed by real firefighters, kids get hands-on experience in the day-to-day skills required to be a firefighter while gaining a sense of individual responsibility and team work. Campers learn CPR, first aid, and everything about firefighting in this hands-on, interactive camp. Scheduled June 13-17, Kids Camp is offered as a half-day session from 8:00 a.m. until noon. (If interest and participation warrants, an afternoon session may be added from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.). Campers can be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. The camp will be conducted at the Colleyville Central Fire Station, 5209 Colleyville Blvd. It’s open to boys and girls ages 9-13 only; Colleyville residents are given first priority. Cost for the camp is $125; registration is required. Applications are available from the Colleyville.com homepage. Each camp is limited to 30 kids. For more information, call 817.503.1400. It’s almost May. That means spring flowers and, fittingly, the Colleyville Garden Club’s annual garden tour, Promenade. Some of the most spectacular residential gardens in Northeast Tarrant County will be on display for this award-winning tour, which takes place Sunday, May 1, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the tour, and can be purchased from the following outlets: Foreman’s and Market Street in Colleyville, Calloway’s in Hurst, Blooming Colors and Marshall Grain in Grapevine, and Calloway’s in Southlake. The tour also includes an educational exhibit, raffle, and the ever-popular plant sale. Proceeds benefit community beautification and student scholarships. The city of Colleyville is a proud sponsor of the event. For more information, visit ColleyvilleGardenClub.com. COLLEYVILLE GARDEN CLUB PROMENADE - MAY 1 COTTON BELT TRAIL CONNECTION NOW OPEN Just in time for summer, the final section of the Cotton Belt Trail connecting Colleyville to Grapevine opened on Friday, April 15. Cyclists, runners, and walkers can now use the trail to travel from Hurst and North Richland Hills to Colleyville, as well as Grapevine. A “pocket” park at the corner of Colleyville Boulevard and John McCain Road offers a more shaded, scenic route and a nice rest area with bench seating and a multi- function drinking fountain, which means dogs get to drink, too.