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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-5/27/20161 HAPPENING THIS WEEK Wednesday, June 1 EMERGENCY SIREN TEST The city will test its outdoor warning system at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 LINE DANCING Learn the basic steps of line dancing and have fun to a variety of music. Discounted rates are available for registering for both classes in the same month. Beginner classes are from noon to 1 p.m., Intermediates from 1-2 p.m. Get the details Friday, June 3 SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY Saturday, June 4 MASTER GARDENING SERIES Learn from members of the Tarrant County Master Gardener Association in this series presented at 11 a.m. at the Colleyville Public Library. The June 4 topic is Bonsai Ages CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY, TRASH, RECYCLING TO REMAIN ON SCHEDULE 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. 2 COMING SOON Monday, June 6 One.Soccer Camp There is still time to sign up your child for One.Soccer Camp. The camp offers targeted programs for children ages 3-18 including goal keeping, field play, and more. Get the details SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN It's not too late to register for Colleyville summer camps. Programs include lessons in a variety of interests including art, golf, engineering, and more. Get the details RED, WHITE & SOUSA RESERVED SEATING REMAINS LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM BEGINS THIS WEEK WITH KICK-OFF PARTY FRIDAY We're kicking off the start of Summer Reading with a huge party and everyone is invited! The Summer Reading Kick-Off Party runs from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 3 at the Library. There will be plenty of activities including the opening of the Ringmaster Room where children will be able to redeem prizes for reading. Summer Reading begins Tuesday, May 31. Children who sign up during the first week, from 10 a.m. on May 31 to 3 p.m. on June 4 can receive a free single day admission to NRH20 Family Waterpark (while supplies last). Registration will be open on the first floor of the Library. The program, "Step Right Up, Read!," allows participants -- teens and adults can join in the fun as well -- to earn prizes for reading this summer. Throughout the summer, the Summer Reading Program will feature science shows, animal visits, magic shows, juggling, and so much more, with a grand finale celebration on Friday, July 29. Get the details LIONS CLUB'S XSIGHTMENT 5K AND 1-MILE FUN RUN TAKES ANOTHER LAP SATURDAY 3 We have sold out of six-person reserved-seating tables for this year's Red, White & Sousa event on June 24, but tables for four are still available. Reserve a table today for $30 at the Library, sorry but we cannot take reservations by phone. This Colleyville event brings local favorite men's choir The Vocal Majority and food trucks to the Colleyville Center for a patriotic night of music, fun, family, and food. Get the details Join Our Mailing List!   Forward To A Friend     The annual Lion's Club xSightment 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run returns to the Colleyville Center on Saturday, June 4. Proceeds for this event benefit local organizations that focus on services for those who are visually impaired. In addition to the 5k race and 1-Mile Fun Run there will be a free pancake breakfast for all runners. Get the details ONCOR TO TRIM TREES ALONG COTTON BELT TRAIL THIS WEEK Oncor has informed the city that it plans to trim trees along the Cotton Belt Trail this week. Crews will focus on trimming branches near power lines to help avoid outages. The work should occur on the trail east of Precinct Line Road through the Little Bear Creek area. 4 ONCOR HAS POWER OUTAGE TOOLS FIRE KIDS CAMP BEGINS JUNE 13 SH26 UTILITY RELOCATION UPDATE Oncor offers several ways for customers to report and get the latest updates regarding power outages including text messages. Get the details Openings still remain for one of the city's most popular summer camps, the week- long Fire Kids Camp. Children will get hands-on with Fire Department tools as they learn the fire fighting skills from Colleyville firefighters. Get the details Utility franchise companies continue to relocate cables and replace poles along the corridor. SH 26 Utility Relocation