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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Tuesday, July 25
Perot Museum Tech Truck
Kids and caregivers share the thrill
of discovery with the TECH Truck,
a mobile extension of the Perot
Museum from 2-4 p.m. at the
Library. The Tech Truck crew will
bring materials and technologies
for exploration and fostering
confidence in science, technology,
engineering, art, and math. No
registration required. For more
information visit PerotMuseum.org.
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Wednesday, July 26
Music in Movies: Hedwig's
Theme in Harry Potter
Learn more about everyone's
favorite Harry Potter song from 2-3
p.m. at the Library. This lecture
briefly traces the musical history of
the hero's theme from
Romanticism through sound film
and describes how these musical
representations of character
influenced "Hedwig's Theme."
Furthermore the program
Summer Reading Grand Finale set for July 28
There's no better way to celebrate the end to a summer of
reading than with a huge outdoor party.
Celebrate an amazing summer at the Summer Reading
Grand Finale outside of the Library and City Hall! Enjoy a
live deejay, children's arts and crafts, face painting,
balloons, carnival games, bounce houses, inflatable rides,
special guests, and more. This year the fun includes a
petting zoo, the 27' tall, 78' long Purple Crush water slide
and the Pirate's Revenge ride.
All ages are welcome. No registration required. For details,
call 817.503.1154.
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examines the ways in which the
theme's absence and eventual
return shape our understanding of
Harry's journey from young wizard
to hero. There will be time at the
end of the presentation for
questions. This program is for ages
13 and up. Refreshments will be
provided.
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.
COMING SOON
Monday, July 31
Electronic Shop summer camp
Summer campers learn basic
electronics and then create an
awesome, light-up project to take
home at the end of the week. This
camp is for children in grades K-2
and meets from 9 a.m. to noon,
July 31 to Aug. 4, at the Senior
Center.
Register today
Monday, July 31
Game Design summer camp
Kids in grades 3-5 will create
amazing digital games using the
same software as industry pros in
this week-long summer camp. The
camp meets from 1-4 p.m., July 31
to Aug. 4, at the Senior Center.
Register today
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
Residents clean up more than 23 tons of waste
at this year's Clean Sweep event
The City of Colleyville's efforts to preserve the natural
beauty of the region and protect the environment were
recognized with an award from Keep Texas Beautiful.
Colleyville parks manager Heather Dowell presented the
award at a recent City Council meeting. The Keep Texas
Beautiful Government Environmental Award recognizes
organizations that work to enhance their communities and
protect the Texas environment.
"One of the best ways to express our pride for the land we
call Colleyville is to allow our parks and open space to
reach their full potential," Mayor Richard Newton said. "This
award acknowledges our hard work and shows we are
headed in the right direction."
Colleyville parks made strides this year in its environmental
practices, tree planting, and community outreach.
A key component is the City's approach to park
management, which puts the environment first in daily
maintenance and overall goals. This past year, the City has
switched from typical chemical applications to its athletic
fields and parks and is now using an organic and
mechanical process that is proving beneficial. All nine
ballfields in City Park are organic and the Pleasant Run
Soccer Complex is now at 80-percent organic and rising.
Dowell said she plans to make the switch to organic and all
landscape beds and City property over the next year.
Colleyville Parks has also converted many of its landscape
beds to native plants and drip irrigation. This change
improves the beds' appearance and allows them to have
great potential during drought.
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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
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.
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This past year we planted more than 210 trees. This
aggressive planting program will be an annual process to
help improve Colleyville's canopy coverage that cleans our
air and water, provides habitat, reduces heat island effects,
reduces energy consumption and provides an environment
to engage children in the wonders of nature.
Dowell acknowledge that the community plays a major role
in maintaining its space. Colleyville is fortunate to have a
caring and involved community. Thanks to Keep Colleyville
Beautiful we have 32 Adopt-a-Spots with 64 adults and 32
children regularly volunteering to clean our parks and
community, providing more than 1,100 hours of
community service. Several school groups, individuals, and
the Colleyville Garden Club assist us in litter and
beautification projects providing over 99 hours of service.
"We don't do great things to receive awards," Dowell said.
"We receive awards for the great things we do."
SH26 PROJECT UPDATE
TINKER ROAD CLOSURE
FEATURED BUSINESS OF
THE MONTH - JULY
LOCAL CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT UPDATES
Tinker Road is expected to
be closed in both directions
at the SH26 intersection
beginning Tuesday, July 25,
for a period of
approximately five days.
Detouring is encouraged on
Hardage Lane then
Ponderosa Street.
SH26Project.com
City Council recognized
Brazos Running Company as
the July Featured Business of
the Month. This store, located
at 5505 Colleyville Blvd.,
specializes in running shoes
and gear.
John McCain Road
maintenance is scheduled to
begin this week. TEXRail has
completed its work at the
railroad crossing and that
intersection is now open.
This past week crews striped
John McCain Road from
Pleasant Run Road to
Westcoat Drive.
Get the latest updates on
the City's infrastructure
projects