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Home My WebLink AboutE-Communicator-City Publications-11/2/2012 CITY LAUNCHES CLOSEBUY CONSUMER CARD IN THIS ISSUE City Launches Closebuy Consumer Card Citizen Police and Fire Academies Holiday Safety Tips Holiday Closings Winter Sewer Rates Road Construction Oncor to Trim Trees Starting in November City Notes Have you got the card? Calendar Notes Just in time for holiday shopping, the city of Colleyville and local businesses have joined forces to introduce the Colleyville CloseBuy consumer card, known as the "Ccard," a loyalty reward and discount card program. Cards are available now and can be issued at participating QUICK LINKS retailers. The Ccard is free to Colleyville patrons, who can then swipe their card with each purchase at a participating merchant to earn rewards or receive a CITY OF COLLEYVILLE discount. Look for the "Do you have yours?" decal at CITY NEWS participating restaurants and retailers. The card is the latest launch from the Colleyville CloseBuy program, PUBLIC MEETINGS which promotes shopping locally to keep Colleyville dollars in Colleyville. With the Ccard, the more a customer shops, dines, or uses the services of a participating business, the faster they can claim a reward. As the program is customized for each business, participating merchants may offer a loyalty reward, discounts, or both. Check with the merchant for information on their specific reward program. Current Ccard merchants include: 2Serv Home DECEMBER Solutions,Briesly's Boutique,Brides & Beaux,Busy B's ACTIVITIES Bakery & Donuts,C. Marie's Sweets,Colleyville Kenpo Karate,Costa Vida,Elixir Salon and Day Spa,Faithful Chess Club Treasures,From Across the Pond,Import One Trading, Public Library JumpStreet Indoor Trampoline Park,La Plaza Family Tues., Dec. 4, 3:30 p.m. Chiropractic,Le Sara Cupcake & Sweet Bar,Milwaukee For details, call Joe's,NutriShop Colleyville,Punky Lunky,Scooters Coffee 817.503.1150 & Yogurt,Texas Beauty Institute,The Pink Hanger, United Capital Financial Advisors, and Worthington Adventure Kidz National Bank. More are being added daily, so check the Holiday Craft ColleyvilleCloseBuy.com website for the latest Workshop participating merchants. Public Library Thur., Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m. The city has also teamed with local businesses and the For details, call Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce to bring "cash 817.503.1150 mobs" to town. Part economic stimulus, part community get-together and part grass-roots activism, cash mobs Tai Chi Yang Style are the latest trend in harnessing the power of social Senior Center media, and are springing up across America to breathe Thur., Dec. 6-27, new life into locally owned businesses struggling to 11:45 a.m. compete with big box and chain retailers, and For details, call restaurants. Mobbers are notified 24 hours in advance of 817.503.1195 the cash mob location on the city's general and economic development Facebook pages. Parents Night Out Advanced Martial Arts The term "cash mob" comes from the same concept of a Center "flash mob." But while flash mobs assemble suddenly for Fri., Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. a brief time and then disperse, often for the purposes of For details, call entertainment, satire, and artistic expression, cash mobs 817.503.1180 have a more monetary motivation: they use social media to draw customers to spontaneously support a local Family Movie Day business. Mobbers typically spend $10 to $20 at the Public Library business being mobbed, which creates an immediate Sat., Dec. 8, 12:30 p.m. economic boost. Watch for the next cash mob For details, call announcement on the city's Facebook pages. 817.503.1150 CITIZEN POLICE AND FIRE ACADEMIES Senior Center Holiday Party In January, Colleyville's police and fire departments will Senior Center begin accepting applications for their respective citizen Thur., Dec. 13, academies. Each starts classes in February and is free to 6:00 p.m. residents, 16 years and older. For details, call 817.503.1195 The 12-week Citizen Police Academy offers interested citizens an opportunity to experience a variety of training Books n Bites methods. Classes include crime scene investigation and Book Club fingerprinting, traffic enforcement and mock traffic stops, Public Library building searches, arrest and handcuffing techniques, Mon., Dec. 17, 4:00 SWAT/bomb squad equipment, drug education, and more. p.m. The Citizen Fire Academy (CFA) is intended to teach Book Selection: Escape citizens about firefighting and the fire department. Underthe Forever Sky Classes include behind-the-scenes station tours, fire For details, call basics, fire scene operations, EMS and medical 817.503.1150 operations, hazardous materials, and CareFlite. CFA culminates with a physical agility test and graduation. Adventure Kidz Applications for both academies are available at below. LEGO Mania Public Library Citizen Police Academy application Thur., Dec. 27, 3:30 p.m. Citizen Fire Academy application For details, call 817.503.1150 HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS The holidays are a busy time of the year but, amid all the View the complete hustle and bustle it's important to observe some simple Colleyville activity holiday tips to ensure family safety and protect personal calendar property. * Lock doors and windows when leaving the house, even for a few minutes. City of Colleyville * Leave a radio or TV on, so the house looks and sounds 817.503.1000 occupied. Suggestionsor Comments? * When leaving for an extended time, have someone pick up newspapers and mail. * Always lock car doors and place gifts and valuables in the trunk. * Make sure the wiring on tree lights or displays is not damaged or frayed. * Place Christmas trees in water or wet sand to keep them green. * Never place wrapping paper in the fireplace. The Colleyville Police Department also offers access to Nixle and CrimeReports.com. These programs provide the latest information on police activity. Both services are free and can be accessed at any time from Colleyville.com. (Look for the access buttons below the event calendar on the right side of the home page.) HOLIDAY CLOSINGS City offices, including the library and senior center, will be closed for the Christmas and New Year's holidays on Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, as well as Tuesday, Jan. 1. For customers with a Tuesday/Friday collection schedule, no trash or recycle collection will be conducted on Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Trash collection will resume on a normal schedule on Friday, Dec. 28, and Friday, Jan. 4. However, IESI will collect only recycling for Tuesday recycle customers on Wednesday, Dec. 26, and Wednesday, Jan. 2. The company added alternate days due to the extended period affected customers would have gone without recycling service. WINTER SEWER RATES The city uses the winter months' average from December, January, and February for its annual sewer calculations. Water usage during this time determines individual residential sewer rates for the coming year. During the winter months, attention to all unnecessary water usage, dripping faucets, leaking toilets, etc., can save customers money. The following water conservation tips are useful any time of year, but can result in substantial annual savings when instituted during the winter months: * Repair a leak(s) as quickly as possible * Only run the dishwasher with a full load * Don't leave the water running when it's not being used * Turn off the faucet when brushing teeth. For new customers or in the absence of preceding winter months' usage, the city uses an average of 7,000 gallons, as set by city ordinance. ROAD CONSTRUCTION The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has provided further information regarding the project to widen SH 26/Colleyville Boulevard from Grapevine to just south of John McCain Road. Construction began in July and is anticipated to be completed in the spring of 2014. All construction activity will take place between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Any updates on changes to the standard construction hours will be provided as they are received by the city. Construction has started on the roundabout at John McCain and Pleasant Run roads. The intersection is now operating as a temporary roundabout with a four-way stop. This phase allows the center of the roundabout to be built. Several traffic shifts will be necessary before completion of the roundabout. Drivers are advised to use caution. ONCOR TO TRIM TREES STARTING IN NOVEMBER Oncor has notified the city that it plans to begin trimming trees along Glade Road and Colleyville Boulevard, as well as other areas, starting in November. The trimming is done to prevent power outages caused by contact between the trees and power lines. The Oncor map provided below shows the area(s) scheduled for trimming in blue. For any questions or concerns, please contact Oncor at 817.865.5008. Oncor tree trimming map CITY NOTES Holly Colley Holiday - Nov. 30 Holly Colley Holiday returns on Friday, Nov. 30, at The Village at Colleyville. The event features lighting of the city tree, visits with Santa, games, arts and crafts, community trees, musical performances, dance troupes, appearances by local children's choirs, and more. The event and parking are free. Hours are 4:30-8:30 p.m. Lions Club Breakfast with Santa - Dec. 1 Breakfast with Santa,an annual event presented by the Colleyville Lions Club, is one of the city's most popular holiday traditions. The event returns to Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive, on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Advance tickets are $8; $10 at the door. For information, visit ColleyvilleLions.com. Residential sewer line protection programs The city of Colleyville has been contacted by several residents about emails and mail received from American Water Resources of Texas, Inc. The company provides programs related to maintenance or repair of service lines from a residence to the sewer main. Residents should know that the city of Colleyville has no relationship with American Water Resources of Texas nor does the city endorse this company or any company that provides this service. As in all cities, Colleyville residents are responsible for water and sewer lines on their property. However, while some cities do partner with such companies in a revenue- sharing relationship, the city of Colleyville does not. The decision of which provider to use, if any, is left to the discretion of the individual property owner. CALENDAR NOTES Walmart Neighborhood Market 4904 Colleyville Boulevard Friday, Nov. 2 - Official opening Saturday, Nov. 3 - Grand Opening event - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Fight Continues Veterans Day event Colleyville City Hall - front steps Sunday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) 1:30 p.m. Colleyville Cash Mob Scooters Coffee & Yogurt 7171 Colleyville Blvd. Thursday, Nov. 15 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Colleyville's Turkey-day Challenge Powered by PurFit Gym Thursday, Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Day) 8:30 a.m. Visit PurFit Gym for registration information