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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-5/22/20131 GENERAL STAGE 1 water restrictions set to begin Monday, June 3 The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), which supplies water to the Trinity River Authority (TRA), has informed its customer cities that it will invoke Stage 1 water restrictions beginning Monday, June 3. With the district's overall system capacity hovering at 75 percent and the persistence of drought conditions in North Texas, the decision will allow the district and its wholesale customers to conserve water until conditions improve, according to TRWD. The primary focus of TRWD's Stage 1 action is to significantly reduce outdoor watering, which can account for as much as 50 percent or more of the daily residential water used during the summer. Stage 1 restrictions include: · Limiting outdoor watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems to twice per week . · Prohibiting hosing off paved areas like driveways and sidewalks, or buildings and windows · Restricting draining and re-filling swimming pools · Limiting private vehicle washing to the use of a bucket or a hose with a turnoff valve While most cities regulate the two-day-per-week watering restrictions by address, in Colleyville, twice-per-week watering is done in geographical zones depicted in the map shown. A geographical look-up of zones by street is available hereor call 817.503.1111. 2 The respective zones and allowed watering days are as follows: Zone A: Tuesday/Friday North of Colleyville Boulevard and west of Pleasant Run Road Zone B: Wednesday/Saturday North of Glade Road and east of Pleasant Run Road Zone C: Thursday/Sunday South of Glade Road and east of Colleyville Boulevard Outdoor watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems is prohibited on Mondays to comply with city and TRWD drought plans. The restriction on outdoor watering from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. remains in effect on a year-round basis, even on allowed watering days. In compliance with the city's drought contingency plan for Stage 1 restrictions, the splashpad at McPherson Park will be closed as long as drought restrictions are in place. Colleyville's water conservation and drought contingency plan provides penalties for violations of these restrictions. A first violation will result in a written warning; subsequent violations will result in a written citation. Fines for violations of the water restrictions cannot exceed $2,000 per incident. 3 TRWD supplies water to 98% of Tarrant County residents-more than 1.8 million people. Access more information about water conservation in Colleyville Public meeting on Glade Road Project - Thursday, May 23 The city is encouraging residents, businesses, and other community stakeholders to attend a public meeting on Thurs., May 23, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive, and offer input on potential improvements to a 4-mile section of Glade Road. The meeting will provide information about preliminary design work for corridor improvements from the city's western boundary (one-half mile east of Precinct Line Road) to its eastern boundary (at Heritage Avenue) and give the public an opportunity to shape the design process. The open house event will include a presentation at 7:00 p.m. by city representatives and TranSystems, the project's design team, as well as opportunities for community stakeholders to review visual displays, learn more about enhancement options that may be considered for various road segments, ask questions of project representatives and submit comments. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT There is much happening on the economic development front in Colleyville. Get the latest information in these recent reports. April/May Report Newsletter Spring 2013 RECREATION The summer Reading & Recreation Sensation brochure is online. For the first time, the brochure features both recreation programs and summer activities at the library. For information on recreation programs, visit online or call 817.503.1180. A full slate of camps and activities is offered for children, teens, and adults this summer. 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, yoga, and fitness classes. View the summer brochure Register for recreation programs online Starting soon... Babysitter Training Summer is a great time to earn extra money by babysitting. And babysitters should have the skills to administer safe and responsible care for children, in the absence of parents or adult guardians. Geared to ages 11-15. Sat., June 8, 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. one. Soccer School Camp - Early bird registration rates available through June 1. one. Soccer School Camp sets itself apart from other youth sports education providers with an innovative 10-step curriculum that incorporates SAQ (skills, agility, and quickness), yoga, and Footvolley (a cross between soccer and volleyball), among other 4 tactics, to teach players the necessary skills to excel. Each player receives a pro jersey, shorts, and socks, along with a pro training ball, and backpack. In addition, they get professional youth training from top class youth coaches from all over the world. For more information or to register, please visit OneSoccerSchools.com. Group rates are available for 10 or more participants. Camps available for all age groups. Monday-Friday, June 10- 14 and June 17-21, depending on age. Beginning Yoga Enjoy a supportive class environment while being introduced to the basics of yoga. Monday, June 3-24, 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Intermediate Yoga This class offers a flowing practice that appeals to experienced yoga students comfortable with yoga postures and sun salutations. Wednesday, June 5-26, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. Gentle Stretch Yoga This gentle class, practiced to soothing music, combines Level 1 poses, breath work, and meditation. It is geared toward students who wish to move at a slower pace, as well as those that desire a more gentle practice between more vigorous activities. Saturday, June 1-22, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Candlelight Yin Yoga This form of yoga uses long, passive holds to work on the deep, dense connective tissues of the body-the tendons, ligaments, and cartilage-that are difficult to energize and open. Benefits of passively holding the poses include restorative benefits, deep relaxation, and balance. Monday, June 3-24, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Yoga for Active Adults Each month class begins by learning basic alignment of selected poses, breath work, and meditation. As the class progresses, new poses are added, creating a flow using these poses and synchronizing them with proper breathing. Tuesday & Thursday, June 4-27, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Zumba Zumba combines fitness and motivating music with combinations of world dance to create a dynamic, effective, and fun fitness program. Monday & Thursday, June 3-27, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY The Colleyville Public Library is gearing up for its popular summer reading program. This year's fun-filled theme is Have Book - Will Travel. All summer reading program activities are free, but some require registration either in-person or online. Registration for summer reading begins Monday, June 3 (and must be done in-person). The Wizard of Oz- themed kick-off party is scheduled Friday, June 7, as Have Book - Will Travel travels along the yellow brick road to the Land of Oz. For questions about summer programs at the library, visit online or call 817.503.1150. Check out all the great summer reading activities at the library, starting on page 16. Register online for individual summer reading activities through the library calendarfrom the libary's homepage. (NOTE: Registration for the summer reading program must be done in-person. Once registered for the program, online registration for individual 5 activities is available. Registration opens June 3.) SENIOR CENTER Lunch & Learn (on the go) - Thursday, May 30, 11:30 a.m. Reservations are available through Friday, May 24. The senior center will venture out and explore the Woodridge Health and Rehabilitation facility at Grapevine. There will be a guided tour followed by lunch. Transportation will be provided from the center. Call 817.503.1195 to reserve a spot. ANIMAL SERVICES 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 LADY. Sweet, shy Lady is hoping that she will be given a second chance after being brought to the shelter by someone who had found her wandering in a local park. The adult Australian Cattle Dog/Akita mix has won everyone over with her quiet, calm personality and she needs a stable, calm home with an experienced dog person. The shelter is particularly interested in passing Lady along to rescue group. Help us make her dreams come true. This is LOVEY. 6 Lovey is a beautiful young calico kitty whose name was chosen to reflect her sweet, loving personality. She gets along well with other cats and has made friends with several during her stay at the shelter. She quickly made herself at home in the office when she was taken out of her cage and allowed to stretch her legs. She loves giving and receiving attention and will make a great companion for some lucky person.