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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-Communicator-City Publications-5/30/20131 IN THIS ISSUE Citizens Stayed Informed With CodeRED Portable Storage Rules Mosquito Control Reading and Recreation Colleyville Recycles Magazines on Zinio Summer Calendar Notes Teen Curfew Animal Services Happening this Weekend Mother's Day Gift Guide QUICK LINKS CITY OF COLLEYVILLE CITY NEWS PUBLIC MEETINGS CITIZENS STAY INFORMED WITH CODERED The city of Colleyville communicates with citizens in a variety of ways, but perhaps none as important as through the CodeRED emergency alert program. Whether an emergency affecting public safety or notification of health- related issues (such as a nearby human case of the West Nile virus), the CodeRED system allows citizens to be informed about issues related to their safety. The city offers the CodeRED service at no cost to residents and businesses. For CodeRED to be effective, phone or mobile phone information must be correct. To ensure that CodeRED has the right information so that residents who want to be notified will be notified, citizens are urged to update their contact information online from the CodeRED webpage at Colleyville.com. To view and update information, or to add one or more mobile phones, look for the CodeRED banner on the front page. The city also offers a new public safety app-CodeRED Mobile Alert. The app allows Colleyville residents to receive 2 JUNE ACTIVITIES Candlelight Yin Yoga Senior Center Mon., June 3-2 10:00 a.m. For details, call 817.503.1180 Wizard of Oz Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Public Library Fri., June 7 6:00 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1154 One. Soccer School Camp Pleasant Run Soccer Complex Mon.-Fri., June 10-14 Call for times OneSoccerSchools.com Jr. Beginner Tennis (Elementary) & Jr. Beginner Tennis (Middle School) City Park Tennis Courts Mon., June 10-July 8 5:30 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1180 Globetrotters - NEW! (Grades 3-5) Public Library Mon., June 10-July 22 2:00 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1154 Teen Book Riot Public Library Tue., June 11 & 25 4:00 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1155 Cavanaugh Flight Museum Trip community and emergency alerts via notifications to their smartphones. The app is similar to the existing CodeRED notification system-but the notification is sent through the downloaded app to the resident's mobile device. When the city sends a CodeRED alert, those with the app will get an alert or tone on their phone. Residents in the CodeRED system will continue to receive voice calls. However, the app can be used to keep users informed while on the go. The app also allows residents who may be traveling out of the area, even to another state, to receive emergency alerts from that area, too. Download the app from the iTunes store or Google Play. Get the CodeRED Mobile Alert app. As a supplement to the CodeRED services, residents may also be interested in the National Weather Service's (NWS) free mobile warning alert messaging app. This service will automatically send weather alerts to a mobile device for the area or areas selected based on a zip code(s). Weather alerts include warnings for severe weather, winter weather, fire-related weather conditions, and non-precipitation weather events. Get the NWS mobile alert app. PORTABLE STORAGE RULES Portable storage structures, such as PODS, offer convenience to the customer but, if not placed properly and removed promptly, they can create problems for neighbors or adjacent businesses. The city's Land Development Code addresses the issue. A temporary use permit for a portable storage container must be obtained from the Community Development department. The permit fee starts at $25. Only one container is allowed on the property and can remain for no more than 30 consecutive days, or 30 days in a calendar year on any site unless placed in conjunction with a building permit. Size, setback, and placement restrictions apply, Note that portable storage structures placed on private property for no more than seven days are exempt from these regulations, provided a permit is obtained. (There is no fee required if the structure is placed for seven days or less), and the structure does not impede the view of any vehicle traffic in the area. For additional information, call 817.503.1050. MOSQUITO CONTROL The reduction, elimination, or treatment of mosquito breeding areas is the best and most cost-effective technique for mosquito control. The most important thing citizens can do to reduce the risk of exposure to the West Nile virus is to eliminate mosquito-breeding areas around the home and limit exposure to feeding mosquitoes. Below are simple things that can eliminate potential mosquito 3 Senior Center Sat., June 15 10:00 a.m. For details, call 817.503.1195 View a complete listing of city events and activities here City of Colleyville 817.503.1000 Suggestions or Comments? breeding sites around the home: · Do not allow water to accumulate in the saucers of flowerpots, garden containers, or in pet dishes for more than two days · Get rid of tin cans, old tires, buckets, unused plastic swimming pools, or other containers that collect and hold water · Clean debris from rain gutters, remove standing water from flat roofs, and repair leaks around faucets and air conditioners · Change the water in birdbaths and wading pools at least once a week · Fill or drain puddles, ditches and swampy areas · Check for trapped water in plastic or canvas tarps used to cover boats or pools, and arrange the tarp to drain the water Get full details on the city's mosquito management program, plus information on the West Nile virus. READING & RECREATION Book lovers will be "over the rainbow" as the Colleyville Public Library presents a Wizard of Oz-themed summer reading program for 2013. One of the most popular programs offered by the city, the library's summer reading program kicks off on Friday, June 7, at 6:00 p.m. at the Colleyville Public Library. Summer reading is open to children, teens, and adults. Just "follow the yellow brick road" for all the great activities. Registration for the program begins Monday, June 3; the kick-off event is on Friday, June 7; and the finale is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2. A full slate of camps and activities is offered through the Parks and Recreation Department. Camps include One Soccer, Adventures in Art, Beginner Golf, Sports Day, and specialty camps for engineering, science, and tennis. Other activities include adult country/western dance, babysitter training, and day trips in the Trips Around Town & Beyond senior program. For details on all the summer library and recreation activities, access the summer program catalog at Colleyville.com. Available in mid-May. COLLEYVILLE RECYCLES Colleyville believes in recycling. This year's Clean Sweep was a great success, with 12.15 tons of bulk trash and 4 brush collected, and 7,622 pounds of paper shredded and recycled. The "green" impact on the environment based on just the shredding and recycling service at Clean Sweep is: · 34 barrels of oil saved · 228 pounds of pollutants not released into the air · 26,600 gallons of water saved · 11 cubic yards of landfill space saved · 65 trees saved For more information, including free recycling services from local vendors, visit the Trash/Recycling pages at Colleyville.com. MAGAZINES ON ZINIO The Colleyville Public Library continues to take library services mobile with the launch of the new Zinio program. Library cardholders can now access more than 60 popular magazine titles and download them for free to computers or mobile devices. It's another free service offered through the library. Titles include: Newsweek, Marie Claire, Forbes, Esquire, Businessweek, Harper's Bazaar, Rolling Stone, Town & Country, and more. For details and download instructions, stop by the library, call 817.503.1155, or register online here. SUMMER CALENDAR NOTES Lions Club xSIGHTment Run The annual Colleyville Lions Club xSIGHTment Run is slated for Saturday, June 1, at Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive. Races start at 7:30 a.m. Early-bird registration is $20 through May 18 (postmarked); $30 thereafter. Proceeds benefit sight-related charities. For registration and payment information, visit ColleyvilleLions.com. Red, White & Sousa Colleyville's popular Red, White & Sousa event, a musical celebration of America's Independence Day, will be held on Friday, June 28, in the Village at Colleyville (Main Street at S.H. 26) TEEN CURFEW With school out for summer, the Colleyville Police Department reminds parents and guardians about Colleyville's year-round teen curfew. The curfew applies to persons under the age of 17 and is in effect Sunday- Thursday, from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Friday-Saturday, from midnight to 6 a.m. A minor in a public place or 5 establishment during these times is in violation of the curfew. Parents or guardians, as well as business operators, may also be in violation of the curfew if they knowingly permit a minor to remain on any public premises past curfew hours. ANIMAL SERVICES This is Hobbs. Hobbs is a friendly, handsome adult orange tabby who was brought to the shelter several weeks ago. We estimate he is around eight years old, and like a favorite teddy bear, he has so much character in his face! Hobbs is very affectionate and loves to hold his paw through the bars of his cage and pet anyone passing by. He gets along well with the other shelter cats and will make a great companion for the right family. This is Logan. 6 Logan is a Blue Heeler (Australian Cattle dog) and everyone at the shelter is in love with him! He has such a sweet personality and is always entertaining. He loves his daily walk and the chance to bond with volunteers, whom he will try to hug whenever he has a chance. He gets along well with other dogs. Logan is heartworm negative and is current on his shots. He is ready to go to his forever home today. HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND Fire Department Open House, Saturday, May 4 The Fire Department will hold its annual open house on Saturday May 4. There will be FD vehicles on display, demonstrations such as vehicle extrication, plus games for the children. Care Flite Air Medical will land a helicopter. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at the Colleyville Fire Department. It happens at the Central Fire Station, 5209 Colleyville Blvd. Doors open at 10 a.m. and festivities end at 3 p.m. Colleyville Garden Club "Promenade" The Colleyville Garden Club presents "Promenade" on Sunday, May 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This nationally recognized garden tour features four private residential gardens. Get all the details here. MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12. So it's almost time to celebrate Mom and make her feel special with the perfect Mother's Day gift. That doesn't mean you have to go far! Check out the local gift guide at Colleyville CloseBuy for the perfect gift for mom.