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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-3/15/2013City E-News: March 15, 2013 GENERAL Election Update On March 19, the Colleyville City Council will consider an ordinance to cancel the May 11 general election. Incumbent mayor David Kelly and incumbent councilmember Carol Wollin, Place 1, did not draw opponents for the May election. Chuck Mogged Jr. is the only candidate for the Place 2 seat being vacated by current councilmember Michael Muhm, who announced his intention not to seek his seat for a third term. In the instance of unopposed candidates, local city governments are obligated to cancel an election on a formal basis. In addition, there are no propositions on the ballot and the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Board of Trustees candidates are unopposed. If the Colleyville City Council cancels the election, it is unlikely that the Tarrant County Elections Office will use Colleyville City Hall as an early voting location for any ballot items. For any questions or concerns, please contact City Secretary Amy Shelley at ashelley@colleyville.com. For other election and voting information, visit Tarrant County Election Administration . Annual Hoppin' Good Egg Hunt - next Saturday The 7th Annual Candy-Free, Hoppin' Good Egg Hunt is scheduled Saturday, March 23, at the Village at Colleyville. The Village is located at Colleyville Boulevard and Main Street. Activities take place in the green space in front of the library (110 Main St.). Hours are 10:00 a.m. until noon. The free event is geared to children ages 12 and under. Hunts are divided by age groups. A certain bunny will be the guest of honor and activities are planned for the entire family. Bunny photos will be available for a small fee. There will also be bounce houses, a balloon artist, face painters, a petting zoo, and lots of bunny-licious activities. Egg hunt times are: 0-3 yrs. - 11 a.m. 4-6 yrs. - 11:15 a.m. 7-9 yrs. - 11:30 a.m. 10-12 yrs. - 11:45 a.m. For additional information, please call 817.503.1180. In Bedford: skunk tests positive for rabies Animal Control in Bedford has confirmed a positive rabies test on a skunk found in that city earlier this week. While there is no immediate danger in Colleyville, residents are warned to use caution when in contact with any wild animal and to always keep pets under personal control and observation when outdoors. Common symptoms of rabies include: lethargy, fever, vomiting, full or partial paralysis, seizures, excessive salivation, aggression, City E-News: March 15, 2013 difficulty breathing or swallowing, or other abnormal behavior. Anyone noticing any of these behaviors in any animal should call 9-1-1. Tax Time Every year the American Association of Retired Persons provides free tax assistance. The program is conducted at the Colleyville Senior Center, but it is open to everyone. Appointments are required; reservations must be made through the Center by calling 817.503.1195. Hours are: Tuesday, Feb. 5 - April 9, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. ROAD CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE Orange Barrel Report The latest Orange Barrel Report, providing information on road and infrastructure projects, is now available at Colleyville.com. Read the latest report here. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development Report The city releases a regular report on economic development and business activities in Colleyville. These reports are available at Colleyville.com on the Economic Development page. View the latest report 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 business: Papa Osh Gourmet Pizza 1101 Cheek Sparger Rd., Suite 110 (Tara Village) 817.281.6400 Currently offering 10% off purchase w/CloseBuy card. Check out the menu here. 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 Coming UP: Tennis, anyone? Tennis is one of the most popular programs offered by the city's Parks & Recreation Department, and it's offered for every age group. All programs are conducted on the tennis courts at City Park (off Bransford Road). Call the recreation office at 817.503.1180 for details. The following tennis programs start next week: Tiny Tots Tennis Mon., March 18-April 8, 4:45-5:30 p.m. Junior Beginner Elementary City E-News: March 15, 2013 Mon., March 18-April 8, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Adult Beginner Tennis Class Mon., March 18-April 8, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Volleyball Mini Camp - Sat. & Sun. - March 23-24 This all-skills volleyball camp brings the most qualified volleyball coaches in the region to Colleyville. The camp is geared to ages 9-13 and is conducted at Heritage Middle School. Hours are 1:30-4:00 p.m. each day. Camp cost is $84. Register online here. 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 Spring Brochure The library's spring brochure is now online. View it here. Coming UP: Books 'n' Bites Book Club - Mon., March 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m. A book club geared to third- to fifth-graders. It meets once a month and young readers are welcome to join anytime. No preregistration is required. Adventure Kidz - Music and Movement - Thurs., March 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m This high-energy program runs the gamut in musical notes, including instruments, creative movement, and musical play. There's lots of movement, so sneakers and comfortable clothing are suggested. No pre-registration required. Reel Talk Film Discussion Group - Film Screening Thurs., March 21, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Reel Talk Film Discussion Group Thurs., March 28, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. SENIOR CENTER For information on all 50 and better programs offered through the Colleyville Senior Center, call 817.503.1195, or view the current brochure. The Senior Center is located at 2512 Glade Road. Oliver , Friday, March 22 It's theater time as the Senior Center is invited to the complimentary performance of Lionel Bart's Oliver! The Musical. The performance is presented by the Covenant Christian Academy Theater Department. Transportation will be provided and departs at 1:00 p.m. Call the Senior Center to reserve a seat. See the preview here. ANIMAL SERVICES AND ADOPTION CENTER Colleyville now shares animal services with Keller and Southlake, including use of the City E-News: March 15, 2013 Animal Shelter and Adoption Center located in Keller. Animals who have lost their owners continue to wait for a forever home at the Adoption Center. For information on these and other potential pets, call 817.743.4516. This is JAKE . Jake is so loveable--he just needs someone to love him back. He's a young lab mix with lots of energy. Jake needs a home with a fenced yard where he can run and play to his heart's content. He hopes to find someone who shares his love of exercise and keeping in shape. He gets along with other dogs at the shelter and enjoys the chance to bond with people. Jake is hoping to get his own family soon--so he can go home with them and love them forever. This is ERIN. Easygoing and mellow, Erin is a wonderful cat who is sure to bring joy to any family. Lots of cats and kittens have been adopted at the shelter--so Erin is hoping it's her turn soon. She is currently in foster care.