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GENERAL
Whole Foods Market coming to Colleyville
On Feb. 13, Whole Foods Market announced plans to open a store in the former Albertsons
location in the Village Park shopping center--by early to mid-2014. The city has worked
diligently for more than two years to bring this much sought after retailer to Colleyville.
Commercial brokers have already expressed interest in the shopping center and a location
near Whole Foods Market. Village Park shopping center is located on the southeast corner
of Glade Road and Colleyville Boulevard.
Code Enforcement
Code enforcement in Colleyville has a new look. The new uniform and patch were debuted
this month to make code enforcement personnel more easily identifiable.
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ROAD WORK
Heritage Avenue closure
Heritage Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Glade and Cheek Sparger roads
starting Tuesday, Feb. 19. Tarrant County and city crews then will begin work on the
rehabilitation of Heritage Avenue from Cheek Sparger Road to approximately 550' south of
Red River Drive.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cash Mob - Feb. 20 - Noon
]oin us for the next Colleyville Cash Mob - a fun, social way to support our Colleyville
businesses. Everyone is welcome.
Milwaukee ]oe's Gourmet Ice Cream in The Village at Colleyville will be the location. In
honor of the occasion, Milwaukee Joe's will debut Colleyville Crunch, an ice cream flavor
developed with Colleyville in mind. The recipe includes $100 Grand candy bars. Be among
the first to try it!
The Cash Mob will be preceded by an offering of complimentary pass-around appetizers at
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Colleyville's newest restaurant, Tribeca Americana Bistro & Lounae. It's located on Main
Street near Milwaukee Joe's. Free appetizers will be available from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.
Tribeca Americana is open for lunch so stay and enjoy if you choose...but leave room for
some Colleyville Crunch.
Notify me by email about future Cash Mobs
Colleyville CloseBuy
Do you have yours? Colleyville businesses continue to sign onto the Colleyville CloseBuy
Ccard program. CloseBuy consumer cards, or Ccards, are available for free at participating
retailers now. Visit the CloseBuy website and/or download the app to see the latest
value deals.
New CloseBuy businesses:
Next Wood Fired Bistro & Vino Bar
5003 Colleyville Blvd. (just north of Glade Road)
Tribeca Americana Bistro & Lounae
62 Main Street (in The Village at Colleyville)
RECREATION
The Experience - an online brochure detailing recreational classes and activities offered
through the spring. Life's too short not to play. Check it out
Zumba
The next Zumba class starts Feb. 25. Zumba combines fitness with combinations of world
dance, creating an effective and fun fitness program. The easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired,
calorie-burning dance steps help tone and sculpt. This regular recreation class is held at
the Colleyville Senior Center, 2512 Glade Road. Classes are held Monday and Thursday,
Feb. 25-April 18, from 5:45-6:45 p.m. To register, call 817.503.1180 or register online.
PUBLIC LIBRARY
In addition to the collection of books, audio books, DVDs, and downloadable materials, the
Colleyville Public Library offers a variety of programs. For questions or additional
information, call the library at 817.503.1150.
Access the library's calendar of events and activities
Adventure Kidz - LEGO Mania
Thurs., Feb. 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Calling LEGO fans of all ages! Join the library for free play or get wildly creative with fun
LEGO projects! Duplos will be available for the youngest fans. Pre-registration is not
required for this free event.
SENIOR CENTER
For information on all 50 and better programs offered through the Colleyville Senior
Center, call 817.503.1195, or view the new winter brochure. The Senior Center is
located at 2512 Glade Road.
AARP Driving
The AARP driving class is offered through the Colleyville Senior Center. The course may be
used to qualify for insurance discounts; however, it cannot be used for dismissal of a
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ticket. Registration is required; fees are paid at class time. The class is scheduled Tuesday,
Feb. 10, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.
Call the Senior Center at 817.283.7648 for details.