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Home My WebLink AboutE-Communicator-City Publications-4/11/2012 (2)IN THIS ISSUE Water district may extend water restrictions Memorial Day closings CrimeReports.com, Nixle available online WATER DISTRICT MAY EXTEND H2O RESTRICTIONS Annual Lions Club Run With current lake levels at full capacity, the North Texas Free program on drought seems to have been broken...at least for now. But dealing with Colleyville wildlifeoffered the uncertainty over conditions this summer has the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) hesitating to lift outdoor Fire Department to watering restrictions andconsidering making them permanent, offer Fire Rescue Camp including the two-day aweek lawn watering limit. TRWD for kids supplies water to most cities inTarrant County. Colleyville's Colleyville Garden Club wateris purchased from the TrinityRiver Authority (TRA), a Promenade Tour customerof TRWD. Other TRA cities are:North Richland Hills, Bedford, Euless, and Grapevine. Spring Clean Sweep Fire Department Water restrictions currently ineffect until further notice from Open House TRWD include: City Notes * Outdoor watering with sprinklersor irrigation systems is limited to twice-per-weekaccording to zone and is prohibited from 10:00 a.m. to6:00 p.m. QUICK LINKS * Hosing off paved areas likedriveways and sidewalks, or CITY OF COLLEYVILLE buildings and windows isprohibited CITY NEWS * Draining and refilling swimmingpools is restricted PUBLIC MEETINGS * Washing private vehicles islimited to the use of a bucket or a hose with a turnoff valve The water district is expected to make a decision about MAY continuingrestrictions soon. EVENTS & ACTIVITIES In Colleyville, the splashpad atMcPherson Park, which typically opens on Memorial Day, willremain closed as long as the Zumbarestrictions remain in place. IfTRWD lifts the restrictions, the Senior Centercity will consider opening thesplashpad. Mon. & Thu., April 30-June 11This month, the Colleyville CityCouncil will consider proposed 5:45 p.m.modifications to the city'sexisting water conservation and 817.503.1180drought contingency plan. Thoseproposed changes include: Love, Peace and* Prohibiting watering withsprinklers or irrigation systems Tennisbetween the hours of 10 a.m.and 6 p.m. on a year-round Senior Centerbasis Tue., May 1-29, 12:30 p.m.* Allowing irrigation repairsduring daytime hours 817.283.7648 * Allowing structural repairs toswimming pools Hatha Yoga Senior Center* Overseeded lawns will not beconsidered a new lawn and Wed., May 2-June 6,must comply with restrictions 6:00 p.m. 817.503.1180* Allowing large acreage propertiesto water more than two days per week, if the ownercan prove they are unable to Safety NET for Kidswater 3/4 of an inch in eachzone within the allowed two day Advanced Martial Artsschedule Family Center Sat., May 5,Information on ongoing waterrestrictions and changes to the 11:00 a.m.city's drought plan will be postedon Colleyville.com,the city's 817.503.1180Facebook page, and distributedthrough the city's e-news systemas it becomes available. Tennis Sessions MEMORIAL DAY CLOSINGS City Park May 7-June 4 Various levels/times City offices, including the publiclibrary and senior center, will 817.503.1180 beclosed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. Police, fire, and emergencypersonnel will remain on duty. Reel Talk Trash and recycle collection willbe conducted on the normal Film Screening schedule and will not be affectedby the holiday. Public Library Thu., May 17, CRIMEREPORTS.COM,NIXLE AVAILABLE ONLINE 11:00 a.m. 817.503.1150 When the city's crime rate fell toa 20-year low in 2011, officialscredited citizens for their part inreducing crime- Teen Advisory Board locking vehicles,putting property away and out ofsight, and Public Library closing garage doors. Tue., May 22, 5:00 p.m. The latest crime figures show a40% reduction in March 2012 817.503.1150 compared to March 2011, so thepositive trend continues. The Colleyville Police Departmentoffers free access to Nixle and National Arthritis CrimeReports.com. Theseprograms provide the latest Month information on police activitywithin the Colleyville area to the Living with Arthritis general public. Nixle andCrimeReports.com can beaccessed Senior Center from the front page ofColleyville.com. Look for theaccess Thu., May 31, Noon buttons below the eventcalendar on the right side of 817.283.7648 thehome page. ANNUAL LIONS CLUB RUN View a complete listing of activities The annual Colleyville Lions ClubxSIGHTment Run is slated for and events in May Saturday, June 2, at ColleyvilleCenter, 5301 Riverwalk Drive. Races start at 7:30 a.m. with a1-mile run/walk, followed by a 5K run at 8:00 a.m. City of Colleyville 817.503.1000 Early-bird registration is $20through Friday, May 25; $25 thereafter, including race day. Allproceeds from the Suggestionsor Comments?xSIGHTmentRun benefit sight-relatedcharities, including Lighthousefor the Blind, Prevent BlindnessTexas, and Leader Dogs for theBlind. Visit ColleyvilleLions.comfor registration and paymentinformation. WILDLIFE PROGRAM Colleyville residents love therural feel of their community, but for many homeowners that oftenmeans sharing space with areawildlife. On Thursday, May 17,the city will host "Getting toKnow Your Wild Neighbors," aprogram that educates residentsabout effective, humane methodsfor coping with the squirrels,raccoons, skunks, coyotes, andother critters that inhabit theColleyville landscape. BonnieBradshaw of Wildlife 911 will bethe guest speaker. Programtopics include different wildlife inthis area, how to peacefullycoexist with them, keeping familypets safe, and the differentproducts that can help keepwildlife from damaging propertyor people. The discussion-style class willbe presented from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the municipal courtroomof the Colleyville Justice Center,5201 Riverwalk Drive. Theprogram is free and open to thepublic. For more information,contact the animal control officerat 817.503.1200. KIDS' FIRE RESCUE CAMP The Colleyville Fire Department'sFire Rescue Camp provides kidswith a week of unforgettableexperiences. Conducted by realfirefighters, students ages 9-13get hands-on experience in theday-to-day skills required to be afirefighter, instilling a sense ofindividual responsibility and teamwork. Campers will learn aboutCPR, first aid, firefighting, andmuch more. Scheduled June 11-15, the five-day camp isconducted from 9:00 a.m. until3:00 p.m. at the ColleyvilleCentral Fire Station, 5209Colleyville Blvd. The camp isopen to students ages 9-13 only;Colleyville residents are givenfirst priority. Cost for the camp is$125; registration is required.The last day to register isSunday, May 6. For moreinformation, call 817.581.4591. Download a camp application PROMENADE GARDEN TOUR The Colleyville Garden Clubpresents "Promenade" on Sunday, May 6, from 11:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. This nationally recognized garden tour featuresfive private residential gardens. The gardens include a variety ofTexas-friendly plants, water features, and landscapingelements. Promenade is designed for gardeners and non-gardenersalike. The raffle and plant saleare tour favorites. Tickets are$12 in advance; $15 the day ofthe tour at the garden locations.Advance ticket outlets areForeman's and Market Street inColleyville, Blooming Colors andMarshall Grain Co. in Grapevine,Calloway's Nursery in Southlakeand Hurst, and Weston Gardensin Fort Worth. For moreinformation, on this nationallyrecognized tour, visitColleyvilleGardenClub.org. SPRING CLEAN SWEEP - ACCESS DIRECTIONS Date: Saturday, April 14 Location: Colleyville Heritage High School For those who want to utilize Clean Sweep this Saturday, the event offers free bulk trash drop-off, Crud Cruiser hazardous waste disposal, document shredding, and electronic disposal. These services will be available at Colleyville Heritage High School (5401 Heritage Avenue). The only access to the parking lot, where these services will be located, will be from the Highway 121 service road at connecting road. All other entrances to the Colleyville Heritage High School parking lot will be blocked and traffic will be redirected to the Highway 121 service road. Clean Sweep is open to Colleyville residents only (proof of residency is required). Hours are 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Due to the limited capacity of the Crud Cruiser, only the first 50 vehicles will be guaranteed access to the Crud Cruiser. View complete details on Spring Clean Sweep services and a downloadable maphere. Interested in volunteering? Clean Sweep volunteers are eligible for community service hour credits. Click here for details. FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE SET FOR MAY 19 The Colleyville Fire Department will host an open house on Saturday, May 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Colleyville Central Fire Station.Family-friendly activitiesinclude fire station tours, Fire "Clowns," blood pressure checks, bunker gear races, fire safety vendors, a black-out maze, and fire safety games, plus photos with the fire fighters. Information will be available on the fire department's most popular programs, including the Citizens Fire Academy, Fire Camp for Kids, and the Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association (CFAAA) Rehab Response Team. There will also be a silent auction, raffle, and food and T-shirt sales, with proceeds benefiting the CFAAA. The Central Fire Station is located at 5209 Colleyville Boulevard. For more information, call 817.581.4591. CITY NOTES Economic Development News The city publishes an economic development newsletter every quarter with details about the latest businessactivity and developmentsin Colleyville. View the spring 2012 edition here Parks News Phase II of the Cotton Belt Trail, connecting Colleyville to Hurst and North Richland Hills is officially open. The city will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new trail on Thursday, April 19, at 4:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held on the Cotton Belt Trail near L.D. Lockett Park. Parking is available at the park, 315 L.D. Lockett Road. Colleyville Old Tyme Bar-B-Que - April 27 & 28 View complete event details here