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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-11/15/2013 Public meeting on Glade Road Project on Monday The Glade Road Project team held the first of two public meetings this spring to encourage community input on the project. The second public meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Colleyville Center. Residents, businesses and other community stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Access more information on the Glade Road Project here. Mayor for a Day student essay contest The city is accepting submissions for the annual "Mayor for a Day" essay contest. The contest is open to Colleyville residents only, in grades 2-7. To enter, all contestants must submit a one-to-two page essay addressing three ideas he or she would implement to make Colleyville an even better place to live. This year's contest opened Friday, Nov. 1; all entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. The contest is open to Colleyville residents only. View complete details here. Weekly West Nile virus report from Tarrant County Health Tarrant County Public Health provides a weekly report to cities about the results of mosquito samples for that week. View the report for this week here. Holiday closing & trash/recycle schedule City offices, including the library and senior center, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. Police, fire, and EMS personnel will remain on duty. There will be no trash or recycle collection on Thanksgiving Day; service will resume on a normal schedule on Monday, Dec. 2. Scheduled service for Friday, Nov. 29 will not be affected by the holiday. HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES The holidays are just around the corner. That means lots of holiday events. See the list below for city and city-sponsored events happening this holiday season. The traditional holiday tree lighting takes place in front of Colleyville City Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 p.m. fter the trees are 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 29 th Annual Holiday Home Tour takes place on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 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. On the day of the tour, tickets are $25 and will be available at the tour homes. Raffle tickets may also be purchased. For details, visit c-w-c.org. 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 Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive. The event features holiday crafts 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 entertainment 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. Advance tickets are $8 for a family; $10 at the door. READING & RECREATION SENSATION For details about ongoing programs, activities, and events at the Colleyville Public Library or through the Colleyville Parks and Recreation department, visit Reading & Recreation Sensation here or call 817.503.1150 for the library or 817.503.1180 for recreation. COMING UP IN RECREATION! Thanksgiving holiday camps - Nov. 25-27 Two camps are available this year: Bowman Sports Camp (full day), featuring basketball, soccer, golf, Dodgeball, and other games; and, Holiday Art Camp (half day), featuring art study, artsy games, and art projects. Both camps are coed and both are available for ages 6-12. Babysitter Training with CPR - Dec. 7 Learn the information and skills necessary to administer safe and responsible care for children, in the absence of parents or adult guardians. Bring a sack lunch, snack, and drink. Appropriate for ages 11-15. Hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tennis - Session 4 - Nov. 11-Dec. 14 (class dates and times vary according to program) Sessions include: Tiny Tots (4-6), Jr. Beginner Tennis (elementary), Jr. Beginner Tennis (middle school), Advanced Beginner/Intermediate, tournament play, and others. Candlelight Yin Yoga - Dec. 5 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. The longer holds facilitate deeper opening, increased flexibility especially in the spine and hips, and rehabilitation for the joints and muscles. Hours are 2:15-3:15 p.m. Zumba - Dec. 2-Jan. 2 Zumba combines fitness and motivational music with combinations of world dance, creating a dynamic, excitingly effective, and fun fitness program. The routines feature a combination of fast and slow rhythms to help tone and sculpt the body. It's a mixture of movements with easy to follow dance steps. Classes are held Monday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. ht COMING UP AT THE LIBRARY! Books 'n' Bites Book Club - Nov. 18 Boys and girls in grades 3-5 can come to the library once a month for a lively book discussion. Titles are preselected by the students, and children can join anytime. Refreshments are provided. Grades 3-5. Hours are 4:00-5:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Board - Nov. 19 The library needs teen's ideas and input to make the library a better place for teens. TAB members play an integral part in developing and implementing teen services. Members may receive credit for volunteer hours. Ages: 13-18. Hours are 5:00-6:00 p.m. Late Edition Book Club - Nov. 21 The library offers an evening book club for working adults and night owls. Ages: 18 & up. Hours are 7:00-8:00 p.m. AT THE SENIOR CENTER For information on all 50 and better programs offered through the Colleyville Senior Center, call 817.503.1195. The Senior Center is located at 2512 Glade Road. The Senior Center offers a variety of ongoing programs, classes, and activities. For more information, view the latest Senior Experience publication here. Living with Hearing Loss - Nov. 20 An educational program courtesy of the Deaf Action Center. The programs starts at 10:00 a.m. The event is free but reservations are recommended. Please call the center to make a reservation. Novo Nordisk - Nov. 22 The Novo Nordisk Diabetes Academy, taught by certified diabetes educator Susan Meeke, will discuss how to manage diabetes. Topics include eating with diabetes, exercise, monitoring blood sugar, and preventing diabetes complications. Hours are 9:00-10:00 a.m.