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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-07/14/20171 HAPPENING THIS WEEK Tuesday, July 18 Dinosaur George Dinosaur George is a self-taught paleontologist who will bring skulls of predatory dinosaurs in Texas and more to the Colleyville Public Library at 2 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1154. View more Library events Thursday, July 20 Dennis Lee Award-winning ventriloquist, Dennis Lee will perform his kid- friendly show "Lite as a Feather!" at 2 p.m. at the Library as part of Summer Reading. COMING SOON Monday, July 24 Chess Wizards Summer Camp Chess Wizards is a week-long camp full of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. Campers will improve their chess skills, meet new friends, and work John McCain Road improvements from Pleasant Run Road to about SH26 begin week of July 16 Street improvements on John McCain Road are scheduled to begin the week of July 16. The project consists of creating a new roadway by full- depth rehabilitation, which will improve ride quality in the road's current configuration. Work will stretch from Pleasant Run Road to the railroad crossing at State Highway 26. Work will require team members flagging traffic, as needed, during work hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delays should be expected during construction. The road will return to its normal traffic patterns at the end of each 2 out their most powerful muscle - the brain! The camp is for children ages 5-13 and runs from noon to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the Senior Center. Registration is $195. Register today Thursday, July 27 Wood Craft Art Craft a home décor sign in this guided wood shop class from 9 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center. Registration is $25. Friday, July 28 Summer Reading Grand Finale There's no better way to celebrate the end of Summer Reading than with huge outdoor party. Enjoy a live deejay, children's arts and crafts, face painting, balloons, carnival games, bounce houses, inflatable rides, special guests, and more. The festivities run from 5:30-8:30 p.m. outside of the Public Library. All ages are welcome. No registration required. Friday, August 4 Public Library Author Visit Join Colleyville author and SMU Professor Vicki Adams Tongate for a discussion of her book Another Year Finds Me in Texas: The Civil War Diary of Lucy Pier Stevens. One of few women's diaries from Civil War-era Texas and the only one written by a Northerner, this previously unpublished journal offers a unique perspective on daily day. The contractor estimates construction to last four months, weather permitting. This project is part of the City's multi-year Capital Improvements Plan. City Council and Public Works staff evaluate the plan each year during the budget process to address the city's infrastructure needs while balancing traffic impact, available resources, and other factors. Starting this project now allows construction to take advantage of summer months when weather is more favorable for production, and traffic is lessened with families on vacation and school out of session. This timeline also coincides with nearby projects, which once complete should reduce the amount of work in this part of the city for coming years. Once the improvements are complete, John McCain Road should service the community for many years to come. As a reminder, a project list and map is available online that shows current and upcoming projects. Sign up for text alerts by texting ROADS to 48421. Residents clean up more than 23 tons of waste at this year's Clean Sweep event Residents properly disposed of more than 23 tons of waste at this year's Clean Sweep. The City of Colleyville held its annual Clean Sweep on April 1 this year. The event allows residents to properly dispose of household hazardous waste, bulk and brush, paper, electronics, and more. 3 life and the ties that transcended sectional loyalties during America's most divisive conflict. A book signing will follow the event. Check out the book at the Library today. Registration is required and can be done online, in person, and by phone. Join Our Mailing List!    Forward To A Friend      Crews collected more than 12 tons of bulk and brush, four tons of paint, and two tons of electronics. Three tons of paper were shredded and recycled, which accumulates to 27 barrels of oil saved, 180 pounds of pollutants not released into the air, 21,000 gallons of water saved, nine cubic yards of landfill space saved, and 51 trees saved, according to Action Shred of Texas. Those in need of household hazardous waste collection can drop off their items at Fort Worth's Environmental Collection Center. Residents can schedule a bulk/brush pick-up with the City's trash/recycling provider, Waste Connections, by calling 817.222.2221. Get the details TEXRAIL WORK TO CLOSE JOHN MCCAIN RESIDENT THANKS COLLEYVILLE POLICE LOCAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATES TEXRail plans to close the railroad crossing at John McCain Road for work from July 18-20. TEXRail's crews will replace rail line at the crossing near State Highway 26. Get the details Ava Fryer thanked Sgt. Kevin Walling at a recent City Council meeting for saving her life and home during a stormy night. Get the detail Crews continue several infrastructure improvements across the city. Pleasant Run Road Glade Road John McCain waterline Bedford Road retaining wall