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Home My WebLink AboutE-News-City Publications-02/09/20181 HAPPENING THIS WEEK Saturday, February 10 Get Crafty Looking for a unique gift for your Valentine? Visit the Colleyville Library at 12 p.m. for a lesson on how to make paper flowers from book pages. Participants will leave the program with a "book-quet" for their special someone. This program is for those 13 and older. Call 817.503.1155 to register. Wednesday, February 14 Valentine's Dance with the Doc Gibbs Duo Join fellow seniors for a fun night listening to a variety of great music and dance the night away. The dance is from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 2512 Glade Road, and costs $5. Saturday, February 17 Family Art SH26 Phase 2 transition scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 12, from Centerpark to Main The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin shifting traffic on SH26 from Centerpark Drive to Main Street Monday, Feb. 12 for construction, weather permitting. North and southbound motorists will be shifted to the outside lanes to allow construction on the inside lanes of SH26. During the traffic shift, signalized intersections will be closed for approximately a day to allow for the building of temporary crossovers, during which mainlanes on SH26 will remain open. Temporary median openings will also be installed in the area. After this initial traffic shift, additional segments of SH 26 will continue to be shifted to allow construction of the middle lanes from Main Street to John McCain Road. Before 2 Join the Library at 1:30 p.m. to create art suitable for all ages. Technique for adults and teens, creative fun for kids and sensory exploration for little ones. This month, the Library will guide attendees to make "Sand and Sea" themed art. Registration is preferred. Register today COMING SOON Monday, February 19 Bunny Brunch Registration Registration opens for the annual Bunny Brunch. This annual event includes brunch for the whole family, photos with the bunny, face painting, balloon artists, a petting each area is transitioned, message boards will be posted to alert motorists of the upcoming switch. The segments to be shifted are:  Centerpark Drive to Main Street - beginning Feb. 12, weather permitting  Main Street to Hall Johnson Road  Hall Johnson Road to Tinker Road  Tinker Road to John McCain Road Switches will occur from south to north and will take approximately one month to transition the entire construction area. During the majority of construction, two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction. Lane closures will be during off-peak travel times to minimize impact to motorists. The $38.2 million is estimated for completion in 2019, and the project includes financial incentives for early completion. Get the details Businesses along SH26 are applying for $1,000 advertising grant through Q1P Program The City's Quarter 1 Promotion Program was recently featured on FOX 4. In an effort to assist businesses on SH26 impacted by the construction, Colleyville has launched the Quarter 1 Promotion Program (Q1P). The highway project has affected businesses along Colleyville's main commercial thoroughfare by altering traffic and business driveways. This program aims to help those feeling the construction's impact. Eligible businesses within the SH26 Project corridor can apply to receive a grant from the city, up to $1,000, toward an advertising campaign. 3 zoo, pony rides, and an egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon on March 24. Registration can be completed at the Recreation office, 2512 Glade Road, or online. Thursday, February 22 Wine Tasting Tour Join other Senior Center members for a tour of Delaney Vineyards & Winery in Grapevine at 11:30 a.m. Tours may include heavy walking. Transportation is provided and leaves from the Senior Center. Registration cost $10 and is due at the time of registration. Register today by calling the Senior Center at 817.503.1195. Join Our Mailing List! Forward To A Friend In addition to assisting local businesses, this program serves as a catalyst to boost local sales tax. This program is only a piece of the City's plan to assist local business. City staff are also working on a shop local campaign encouraging residents to visit the businesses within the construction zone. This program is limited to advertising through March 31, 2018, and the feedback and results of this program will help shape economic development programs. Get the details CITIZEN'S FIRE ACADEMY IN MARCH RAILROAD TRANSITION WORK COMPLETE LOCAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATES The Colleyville Fire Department is now accepting applications for this year's Citizen's Fire Academy. The six-week program allows Colleyville residents to experience firefighting in a fun, interactive, educational fashion. Classes are held at Crews completed a project this week to smooth the transition across the tracks at the railroad crossings at Bransford Road, Pleasant Run Road, and John McCain Road. Work continues on Pleasant Run Road. This week's construction includes asphalt placement, work on the sanitary sewer and storm drain, and utility work. Current project updates 4 6:30 p.m. and begin Thursday, March 15, 2018. Download the application City of Colleyville, 100 Main Street, Colleyville, TX 76034