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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-Communicator-City Publications-7/20/20131 Reminder: City offices, including the library and senior center, will be closed on Thursday, July 4. There will be no trash or recycle collection on July 4. IN THIS ISSUE Sculptureworks Coming to City Hall Complex Water Conservation Seminar Slated Aug. 8 Summer Reading Finale Municipal Court Honor Business News Labor Day Closings General Information Mid-Summer Movie Economic Development News SCULPTUREWORKS COMING TO CITY HALL COMPLEX Art and literature simply go together. They're often grouped in board games, in college courses, and in newspaper sections. Later this summer, Colleyville residents will be able to see them together once again as Sculptureworks brings a traveling, 90-day exhibit to the Colleyville Public Library. Sculptures will also be on display at City Hall. The exhibit opens to the public the night of Aug. 20. Since its inception, Sculptureworks has been devoted to promoting the public's interest and education in sculptural art through displays at libraries and public gardens. Unlike museum or gallery displays, the public is invited-in fact, encouraged-to touch the art pieces. And children are included in that invitation. The exhibit takes a hands-on approach to allow visitors to experience the intricacies of bronze sculptures. 2 Recreation Activities Senior Center Activities QUICK LINKS CITY OF COLLEYVILLE CITY NEWS PUBLIC MEETINGS AUGUST ACTIVITIES Summer Readin Grand Finale Public Library Fri., Aug. 2, 6:00 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1154 Adventures in Art Camp McPherson Rock House Mon.-Thu., Aug. 5-8 9:00 a.m. For details, call 817.503.1180 Challenger British Soccer Camp Pleasant Run Soccer Complex Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Times and costs vary by age For details, call 817.503.1180 Zumba Senior Center Mon. & Thu., Aug. 5-29 5:30 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1180 Jazzercise Lite* Senior Center Tue. & Thu., Aug. 6-29 9:00 a.m. For details, call 817.503.1195 Scultpureworks represents 31 well-known sculptural artists from across the country and many of them will be represented at the Colleyville exhibit. Specific pieces are still being selected and move-in of the sculptures will begin weeks before the exhibit opens. The sculptures range in size from desktop to lifesize to oversized. The Sculptureworks inventory includes everything from cowboys and horses to sports legends. Reading is a consistent theme and intricate wildlife pieces are also plentiful. Once a final selection of artworks for the Colleyville collection has been made, information on the sculptures and artists will be available online at Colleyville.com and at the exhibit once it opens. Exhibit hours will follow library and City Hall hours. For more information, call 817.503.1150. WATER CONSERVATION SEMINAR - AUG. 8 While beautiful lawns are abundant in Colleyville, the water they depend on is not. In the past three years, Stage 1 water restrictions have been instituted twice. And if conditions in the rest of the state are any indication, water restrictions may become a constant in the North Texas landscape. On Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7:00 p.m., the city will host a water conservation seminar to educate homeowners on how to have a beautiful lawn, while still conserving water. Steve Chaney, a Tarrant County extension agent specializing in home horticulture, will be the featured speaker. He has a master's degree in agricultural education and is the coordinator for the Tarrant County Master Gardener Association. During his time with the extension service, he is credited with making Tarrant County home horticulture programs some of the best in the state. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held on the third floor of Colleyville City Hall, 100 Main Street, in the City Council Chambers. SUMMER READING FINALE Each year, the Colleyville Public Library concludes its summer reading program with a grand finale. It's now become an end-of-summer tradition. This year's finale will be held Friday, Aug. 2, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. in front of the library, located at 110 Main Street, next to City Hall. Everyone is invited to enjoy a live deejay, children's arts and crafts, face painting, balloons, carnival games, a petting zoo, bounce houses, inflatable rides, and some 3 Square Dancing Demonstration & Workshop* Thu., Aug. 22 12:30 p.m. For details, call 817.503.1195 Texas Rangers Ball Park Tour* Sat., Aug. 24 10:00 a.m. For details, call 817.503.1195 *Denotes a senior only activity Registration is required for many activities. Please call for information. For a complete listing of activities, visit Colleyville.com. City of Colleyville 817.503.1000 Suggestions or Comments? very special guests. Remember to bring a swimsuit and towel for the water slide, and then plan to cool off with a few refreshments (for a minimal cost). The event is free and open to all ages. Pre-registration is not required. For details, call 817.503.1154. MUNICIPAL COURT HONOR The years of work by city leaders and staff that went into creating the first merged municipal court in the state of Texas were honored June 14 when the cities of Keller and Colleyville received the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) 2013 Regional Cooperation Award. Both cities have been applauded for the groundbreaking partnership that currently serves as a model of regional collaboration and cooperative solutions to 21st century challenges, according to NCTCOG President Bobbie Mitchell. The shared municipal court was cited as, "providing a roadmap for other cities willing to look beyond their borders to find efficient and cost-effective solutions to serve their citizens." When the merger went into effect Oct. 1, 2012, it altered more than 100 years of tradition in which Texas municipal courts were strictly defined by the individual cities they served. BUSINESS NEWS In a little more than two years, Colleyville has seen its "chef count" quadruple. The most recent, Chef Didier Viriot, has opened Citrus Bistro at 5005 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 240. He joins Sage Sakiri of Tribeca Americana Bistro & Lounge, Ying Aikens of NEXT Wood-Fired Bistro & Vino Bar, and Todd Phillips of JR's Steakhouse. And the reputation of the city's culinary masters is growing rapidly. Ying Aikens recently made a guest chef appearance on Good Morning Texas, while Sage Sakiri was one of the chefs selected to be part of the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library. --- Centennial Real Estate of Dallas, owners of the Village Park Shopping Center, will rebrand the center as Colleyville Downs as part of the redevelopment. Whole Foods will open there next year. --- Aviation Place in the Village at Colleyville is now open. Colleyville is now home to eight aviation-related 4 headquarters. --- Emerus of the Woodlands and Baylor Healthcare will team to construct Colleyville's first hospital at the southwest corner of Church Street and Colleyville Boulevard. And the Endocrinology & Reproductive Medicine of Tarrant County will be relocating to Colleyville and rebranding themselves as Endocrine & Thyroid Center. LABOR DAY CLOSINGS City offices, including the library and senior center, will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Trash and recycle collection will be conducted on the normal schedule. Police and emergency personnel will remain on duty throughout the holiday weekend. GENERAL Fireworks reminder Just a reminder this 4th of July holiday that it is illegal to possess or set off fireworks within Colleyville city limits. Possession or discharge of fireworks in the city can carry a fine of up to $2000. Furthermore, the current drought conditions make fireworks especially hazardous because of the heightened risk of starting a fire that can spread quickly. Be safe and have a happy 4th of July holiday! TCPH urges residents to take control during the July 4th holiday Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) reminds residents to take steps to help stop West Nile Virus (WNV), especially if they have plans to be outdoors for celebrations during the Fourth of July. TCPH suggests taking these actions: Know your risk for West Nile. While people of any age can be infected, individuals 50 and older are at a higher risk for severe disease and should take extra care in using protective clothing and repellent while outdoors during dusk and dawn. Dress properly and use repellent. When you, your family and friends are outdoors, especially during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active, wear long-sleeve shirts and long pants. Spray lighter clothing with an EPA- approved insect repellent for added protection. You may need to reapply repellent. If you are going to be outdoors for an extended period, you may need to reapply repellent for continued protection. Read the label on your repellent for further instructions. Check for potential mosquito breeding sites. Regularly 5 check for and drain and dump any standing water on your property, including water that may have collected in empty cans, tires, buckets, clogged rain gutters and saucers under potted plants. Mosquitoes that spread WNV can breed in as little as a tablespoon of stagnant water. Keep mosquitoes out of your house. If your home has door or window screens, ensure that they are in good repair to help keep mosquitoes from getting indoors. Understand the signs and symptoms of West Nile. Up to 80 percent of people infected with West Nile will have no symptoms. Mild symptoms of West Nile infection can include headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea and fatigue. These symptoms may last for several weeks. Severe symptoms of the infection can also include neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis. There is no specific treatment for the West Nile Virus. Should you develop any of these symptoms within days after being bitten by a mosquito, see your doctor. For more information about WNV, go to the Take Control - Stop West Nile Virus page on the TCPH website. SPECIAL EVENT Mid-Summer Movie in the Park The Village at Colleyville (Main Street at Colleyville Blvd.) Friday, July 12, 8:30 p.m. Celebrate mid-summer with a classic movie in the park. Enjoy the BIG SCREEN, BIG SOUND, and BIG FUN of a family friendly movie under the stars. Lawn chairs and blankets are the perfect summer accessories to stretch out and enjoy a summer night. Concessions will be available. Admission is free. For more information call 817.503.1180 RECREATION Reserve space now for two upcoming camps designed especially for Lego fans. Check them out on video here. LEGO Pre-Engineering Camp - Ages 5-7 McPherson Rock House Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2, 9:00 a.m.-Noon Let your imagination run wild with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO. In this fun-filled, creative class, kids learn building techniques that help make their ideas a reality with the guidance of an experienced instructor. Instructors demonstrate new projects daily, and provide the tools for students to take their creations further. Each course is geared uniquely to the kids, but will include motorized, architectural, and fanciful projects. LEGO Engineering Fundamentals Camp - Ages 8-12 6 McPherson Rock House Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and over 100,000 pieces of LEGO. Kids apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through projects designed by engineers. Instructors provide tools for students to take their creations further, and each day's projects are geared uniquely to challenge each student's abilities. Projects are mostly motorized, mainly mechanized, often architectural and always fun. Camps and activities for every interest are starting all summer. Check them all out online in Reading & Recreation Sensation for Summer. Registration is required for recreation activities. For more information, 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 summer brochure here. The Senior Center is located at 2512 Glade Road. Lunch & Learn - James L. West Alzheimer Center Fri., July 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Senior Moments or Something More focuses on differences between normal and abnormal aging, tips to help reduce your risks and gives a better understanding of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. This is a free event but reservations are required. Call the Senior Center for a reservation. Lunch and Learn - On the Go: Dancing Rivers Assisted Living and Memory Care Tue., July 16, 11:00 a.m. Come along as the Senior Center ventures out and explores the Dancing Rivers Assisted Living and Memory Care facility. The trip will include a guided tour of the facility followed by lunch. Transportation will be provided from the Senior Center. This is a free event but reservations are required. Call the Senior Center for a reservation.