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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-Communicator-City Publications-11/20/2013COLLEI�\�ILLE 7RaPI7IOS5 RI�G IS HOLIP_�SS The holidaYS are upon us and ColleYVille kicks off the season in fine tradition. This year's festive lineup includes: The traditional holiday tree lighting takes place in front of Colleyville City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 p.m. Join the mayor and City Council for the lighting countdown and holiday carols. Community trees have become a holiday tradition in Colleyville and 16 holiday- minded community groups will decorate themed trees for the occasion. ARer the tree is lit, the celebration continues next door at the library for lots of reindeer games, holiday treats and refreshments, and free photos with Santa. The Colleyville Woman's Club 29th Annual Holiday Home Tour takes place on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11:00 a.m: 5:00 p.m. Four beau[iful homes will be showcased--each exquisitely decorated for the holidays. This year, the tour debuts Santa's Sweet Stop as Scarlet Poppy Interiors hosts an akernoon of sweet treats and holiday decor. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 at Market Street and Bear Creek Spirits & Wine, as well outlets in Grapevine, Southlake, Hurst, and North Richland Hills. Tickets are $25 on the day of the tour and will also be available at the tour homes. Raffle tickets may also be purchased. For details. visit c-w-c.ora. The city's traditional holiday event, Holly Colley Holiday, takes place Friday, Dec. 6. Due to new and pending construction in The Village, this year's event returns to Colleyville Cen[er, 5301 Riverwalk Drive. The event features holiday craks for children, plus favorite seasonal games, including Santa's Toy Toss, Top A Snowman, Snowball Fight, Ring! Ring! Rudolph!, Penguin Fish Fling, and the Lollipop Throw. Activities such as Zorb Ball Racing and a holiday zip line will return, along with many new winter wonders. The Holly Colley Holiday entertain-ment schedule includes student choirs from Bransford, Glenhope, and O.C. Taylor elementary schools, as well as the Colleyville Middle School Jazz Choir and the Grapevine High School JV Mustang Belles Dance Team. And some of the most popular gourmet food trucks in the Dallas/Fort Worth area will be on hand, making Holly Colley Holiday a foodies' delight. Hours are 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. and parking is available at Town Center and at Life Time Fitness. Holly Colley Holiday is free and open to everyone. The Colleyville Lions Club rounds out the holiday offerings with their traditional Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. at .� ... � Colleyville Center. One of the most popular holiday traditions in Colleyville, Breakfast with Santa offers $5 photos with Santa, holiday carols, and free Santa hats and balloons for the children. The event is now in its eighteenth Collevville.com ear. Advance tickets are 8 for a famil y $ y; $10 at the door. Details at CollevvilleLions.com. HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS The holidays are a busy time of the year but, amid all the frantic holiday activity, iYs important to observe some simple holiday tips to ensure family safety and to protect personal property. * When shopping during the evening, be sure to park in well-lit areas * Always lock car doors and place giks and valuables in the trunk * Lock doors and windows when leaving the house, even for a few minutes * Leave a radio or TV on, so the house looks and sounds occupied * When leaving for an extended time, have someone pick up newspapers and mail * Make sure the wiring on tree lights or displays is not damaged or frayed, and never place candles on the tree * Place Christmas trees in water or wet sand to keep them green * Never place wrapping paper in the fireplace * Never leave a burning candle unattended and avoid using them in bedrooms and sleeping areas. Be sure candles are in stable holders and place them where they can't be easily knocked over. And keep them at least 12 inches from anything that can burn. The Colleyville Police Department offers access to Nixle and CrimeReports. These programs provide [he latest information on police activity in the area. Both services are free and can be accessed here a[ Collevville.com. (Access CrimeReports any time from the front page of Colleyville.com. Look for the access buttons below the event calendar on the right side of the home page.) A few simple precautions at home and away can keep the holidays happy and safe for everyone. SEWER RATES DETERMIPED BY ��VINTER tiSAGE The city uses the winter months' average from December, January, and February for its annual sewer calculations. Water usage during this time determines individual residential sewer rates for the coming year. Paying attention to water usage now can lead to year-long savings. The following tips to save water are useful any time of year, but can result in substantial annual savings when instituted during the winter months: * Repair a leak(s) as quickly as possible * Only run the dishwasher with a full load * Don't leave the water running when it's not being used * Turn off the faucet when brushing teeth. For new customers or in the absence of preceding winter months' usage, the city uses an average of 7,000 gallons, as set by city ordinance. Colleyville utility customers who pay through the city's online system have requested a VISA option. The city worked with the online payment vendor to allow VISA. And now online payment customers can pay with MasterCard, Discover, or VISA. HOLIDAY BOOK BUY Just in time for holiday gift-giving, the city has packaged the Colleyville Then and Now history book and the Colleyville Senior Center's Recipes to Remember cookbook together. The combined price is $19.95 and includes tax. Colleyville Then and Now traces the city's history back to pioneer days and provides a peek into the early settlers whose names and legacies can still be seen around the city today. The cookbook features family favorites for the holidays and throughout the year. Books are available for sale through Jan. 2 at the Colleyville Public Library, Colleyville Senior Center and at City Hall. HOLIDAY CLOSIPGS City offices, including the library and senior center, will be closed for the Christmas holidays from Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Dec. 25, and on New Year's Day, Jan. 1. There is no regularly scheduled trash or recycling collection on Wednesdays, so trash/recycling services will not be affected by the holiday schedule. CITY NOTES Colleyville police honor guard at Texas Motor Speedway The Colleyville Police Department honor guard has been asked to post the colore at Saturday's (Nov. 2) O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge--part of the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The race begins at 2:30 p.m. and will be televised live on ESPN2. Participating officers in the honor guard are: Raymon Cannon, Wesley Shipman, Jarrod Shirley, and Charlie Wallace. Murphy Road reconstruction Murphy Road, between Precinct Line and Herbert roads, will be closed for reconstruction beginning Monday, Nov. 4. Residents have been notified and will have access throughout the project. Arrangements have been made for trash and recycle collection during road reconstruction. Pending any weather delays, reconstruction will be complete and Murphy Road reopened on Monday, Nov. 25. While Murphy Road is under construction, McDonwell School Road can be used as an alternate route. Staff contact on the project is Craig Knight, 817.503.1093 or ckniaht��collevville.com. HAPPEPING TffiS WEEKEND Colleyville Soccer Association (CSA) annual Coaches' Game (plus Moms vs Moms) The Colleyville Soccer Association's annual Coaches' Game takes place Saturday, Nov. 2, at 5:00 p.m. at the CSA soccer fields located at 6603 Pleasant Run Road (from Highway 26: travel west on Tinker and north on Pleasant Run). The event is free and open to everyone. Get information on the Collevville Soccer Association here. Fall Back & Remember A free home tour of the historic Webb House � � `� �. S!!� "� ` �, �� 4+ y .. � ' ' R'I;.. .. � .�}�, �0�. � r; H , �*` . t _, �; , i?��1��. ��, � ��h `� � � '� �, y ��FJ �^ 11 I � � r� , �' � � � �� °�.- :��.=i,� a - Daylight savings time ends Sunday, Nov. 3. Clocks should be set back one hour...but at the Fall Back & Remember home tour of the historic Webb House, clocks (and calendars) will fly back more than 100 years to 1912. FaL Back & Remember takes place Sunday, Nov. 3, from 11:00 a.m: 4:00 p.m. The Webb House is located at Bransford Road and Shelton Drive. The free event is hosted by the city's citizen Historical Preservation Committee. Built in 1912, the Webb House is one of the city's oldest homes, reflecting a time when Colleyville was a rural communi[y and the railroad, where the house is situated, ruled. From noon until 2:00 p.m., hot dogs and hamburgers will be available at 1912 prices (bring nickels and dimes), courtesy of the Colleyville Lions Club, and Cracker Jacks and Oreos are on the menu for dessert. While Cracker Jacks have been around since the late 1800s, the Cracker Jack prize-in-a-box first delighted kids in 1912; the iconic Oreo cookie was introduced to America in 1912. For more information, call 817.503.1120. SECL"RITY COMPAPY NAMES COLLEPVILLE THE SAFEST CITY IN TEXAS Colleyville has been named the safest city in Texas acmrding to SafeWise, a Utah-based home sewrity company. The company paired data from the most recent FBI Crime in the U.S. Report, along with its own research to compile a list of the 50 safest cities in Texas. SAFEST CITIES IN TEXAS 7e4�Wi[i(;- ., Here's the Safewise write-up on Colleyville: 1. Colleyville Colleyville, Texas ranks at the top of our list. It is an affluent city located near Fort Worth that enjoys a well- earned reputation as laidback and friendly. In fact, according to the most recent FBI Crime Report, there were no murders, rapes, or arsons reported to law enforcement. Colleyville's low crime rate, coupled with the fact that it's located just 10 miles from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport are just two of the many reasons it is a superb city to settle down in. Eleven award winning parks and greenbelFS make it perfect for those who enjoy recreation and families with children. Little Elm, Friendswood, Flower Mound, Sachse, Corinth, Keller, Leander, and University Park rounded out the Top 10 of the list of S0. View the entire list here.