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Home My WebLink AboutE-News-City Publications-4/5/20131 GENERAL Theft Alert The Colleyville Police Department is investigating the theft of numerous brass mailbox number plates from various residential subdivisions, including Highland Meadows, Ross Downs, and Laurel Oaks. These thefts began in February and typically occur from late evening through the early morning hours. There are several subdivisions in Colleyville that have brass mailbox number plates that could be potential targets for theft. Residents are encouraged to call 9-1-1 to report suspicious people or vehicles in the neighborhoods. Police are requesting that any information or surveillance videos relevant to these thefts be provided to Sgt. David Martz at 817.503.1265 or submitted through email to dmartz@colleyville.com. You may remain anonymous. Upcoming Events & Activities: * Friends of the Colleyville Public Library Book Sale - April 19-20 Book donations currently being accepted. Get the details here. * Spring Clean Sweep - April 20 Details here, including map and service locations. A list of acceptable and non-acceptable items is provided through the link. Please note that tires cannot be accepted. Tires require special handling for reuse or disposal that is not feasible or affordable for this event. Please check with your tire service provider for options. * Colleyville Woman's Club Fashion Show - April 12 Tickets on sale now. The event is open to the public and proceeds benefit local charities. Get the details here. ROAD WORK & INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Orange Barrel Report The latest Orange Barrel Report, providing information on road and infrastructure projects, 2 is now available at Colleyville.com. Read the latest report here. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Join the Mob! Colleyville Cash Mobs support local businesses in a fun, social way. The next Cash Mob is scheduled Thursday, April 11, but the location is still being determined by a vote. To chose the next Cash Mob location vote here. The locale will be chosen by the voters. Vote here for your preferred Colleyville business. Don't delay, voting ends this Sunday at midnight. The selected businesses will be announced on Monday, April 8 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cash-Mob-Colleyville/101175783374636?ref=hl and on the front page of Colleyville.com. 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 PUBLIC LIBRARY The Colleyville Public Library offers a variety of programs. For questions or additional information, call the library at 817.503.1150. The library's spring brochure is now online. View it here. Access the library's calendar of events and activities. Spring Fling Master Garden Series throughout April The library will be conducting a series of gardening and conservation events with master gardeners throughout April. Information on the first event is below: Garden Series: Composting Sat., April 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tarrant County master gardener Charlie Shiner will teach the basics of composting. It's not just scraps - it's science! He'll demonstrate how easy, fun, and useful composting can be. The event is free and no registration is required. Upcoming dates and topics are: Container Gardening, April 13; Drought Tolerant Landscaping, April 20; and, Flower Arrangements, April 27. Please call 817.503.1155 or email reference@colleyville.comfor more information. Adventure Kidz- Weird Science returns to the library on Thursday, April 11, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Make an after-school visit for fun, hands-on science experiments and activities! The event is free and no preregistration is required. For details, call 817.503.1150. 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. Two new classes will be offered this month: Camp Gladiator Boot Camp (co-ed) 3 McPherson Park, Mon., Wed. & Fri., April 22-May 17, 5:15-6:15 a.m. or 6:30-7:30 a.m. This boot camp is geared to gain strength, increase endurance and promote fat loss while having fun. Check out the video here. For details, call 817.503.1180. Register through the Camp Gladiator site here. Candlelight Yin Yoga Senior Center, Mon., April 29-May 20, 10:00-11:00 a.m. This class facilitates increased flexibility and rehabilitation for joints and muscles. It works on deep dense connective tissues through gentle holds and meditation. (This is a regular recreation class held at the Senior Center.) For details, call 817.503.1180. 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. Microsoft Word II Registration has begun Microsoft Word II-part of the Senior Center's technology class offerings. It develops existing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word to provide so that students become more confident and self-assured in their WORD abilities. Fees are $30 for Colleyville residents; non-resident fees are $35. Tuesday & Thursday, April 16-May 2, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Trips Around Town and Beyond-Artisan Center Theater - Reservation Deadline is Tuesday, April 16 Take a trip to the Artisan Center Theater for live a live performances of 42nd Street, a musical tribute to Broadway. Reservations are required and must be made through the Senior Center by April 16. Tickets for each performance are $19 per person. Transportation will be provided and will depart from the Senior Center. Call 817.503.1195 to book your reservation(s) now. Monday, April 29, 6:45 p.m.-42nd Street Details here. How to Avoid Being Financially Scammed According to a recent national study, every year $3 billion are lost by seniors through financial scams. David Rhodes CFP, MBA, and president of the Rhodes Financial Group, will discuss how and why seniors are easily targeted, warning signs, and how to avoid being scammed. The program is free and reservations are not required. For details, call 817.503.1195. Wed., April 17, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. ANIMAL SERVICES AND ADOPTION CENTER Colleyville now shares animal services with Keller and Southlake, including use of the 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 Larry (the Lab). 4 Larry is an adult black Labrador Retriever. He's gentle and smart, and well-trained. All Larry needs to be complete is you. This is Love. 5 Love, a grey-and-white domestic short hair, arrived at the shelter with her sisters, Lilly, Lila and Lesley. She's about six weeks old, and very playful and sweet. Since her siblings have been adopted, Love in search of...(what else?)...more love. Maybe you could be her new family.