December Dear Citizens, Dec. 2 is an important deadline for high school students who want to win a college scholarship. That is the day applications are due for the Youth in Government program. Students who attend at least six classes and complete other activities are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Classes are Jan. 13 - April 6 and students will learn about the importance of city government and community involvement. More details are in this newsletter. I am also happy to announce that on Saturday, Dec. 14, the City of Euless is ringing the bell in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. As part of the Bell Ringing Day, I will have a team at Kroger in Euless to do our part and ring the bell. A successful Red Kettle season greatly increases the Salvation Army’s ability to meet the crisis needs of food, clothing and shelter in our community throughout the year. Proceeds benefit children, families and individuals who are in need. Linda Martin Mayor Tim Stinneford Place 1 Jeremy Tompkins Mayor Pro Tem Place 2 Eddie Price Place 3 Perry Bynum Place 4 Harry Zimmer Place 5 Salman Bhojani Place 6 Euless Today is published by the City of Euless. 201 N. Ector Dr. • Euless, TX 76039 • 817-685-1400 • [email protected] • Uverse Ch. 99 • Euless Cable Channel 16 • www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless e Euless City Council Did you know…? You can keep school-age kids entertained during Winter Break by sending them to Euless’ Winter Dayz Camp? www.eulesstx.gov/pacs Mayor’s Holiday Kickoff Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. Glade Parks Town Plaza 300 block of Chisholm Trail Join Mayor Linda Martin and kick off the holiday season with hot chocolate, cider and a visit from Santa, all while listening to the DFW Tuba Choir’s beautiful renditions of holiday songs. Please call 817-685-1679 for more information. Free Christmas Parade of Lights Saturday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. Along Midway Dr. - From 157 to the Aquatic Park parking lot Even Santa Claus won’t miss this year’s spectacular display of moving lights. Organizations of all kinds may enter floats in the best pa- rade in Texas for free. Parade award winners will be announced on www. eulesstx.gov on Monday, Dec. 9. For more information, contact Chance Boyd at [email protected] or 817- 685-1814. Experience the excitement of the season and see Euless sparkle! Bring the family to the Euless Family Life Center from 3-6 p.m. for free ornament crafts before the parade. We provide the supplies, you bring your creativity. Enjoy free treats, hot chocolate and karaoke.
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Dear Citizens,
Dec. 2 is an i m p o r t a n t deadline for high school students who want to win a college scholarship.
That is the day applications are due for the Youth in Government program. Students who attend at least six classes and complete other activities are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Classes are Jan. 13 - April 6 and students will learn about the importance of city government and community involvement. More details are in this newsletter.
I am also happy to announce that on Saturday, Dec. 14, the City of Euless is ringing the bell in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. As part of the Bell Ringing Day, I will have a team at Kroger in Euless to do our part and ring the bell. A successful Red Kettle season greatly increases the Salvation Army’s ability to meet the crisis needs of food, clothing and shelter in our community throughout the year. Proceeds benefit children, families and individuals who are in need.
Linda Martin Mayor Tim Stinneford Place 1Jeremy Tompkins Mayor Pro Tem Place 2Eddie Price Place 3Perry Bynum Place 4Harry Zimmer Place 5Salman Bhojani Place 6
Euless Today is published by the City of Euless.201 N. Ector Dr. • Euless, TX 76039 • 817-685-1400 • [email protected] •
Uverse Ch. 99 • Euless Cable Channel 16 • www.EulessTx.gov/MyEuless
The EulessCity Council
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Did you know…?You can keep school-age kids entertained during Winter Break by sending them to Euless’ Winter Dayz Camp? www.eulesstx.gov/pacs
Mayor’s Holiday KickoffThursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m.Glade Parks Town Plaza
300 block of Chisholm Trail
Join Mayor Linda Martin and kick off the holiday season with hot chocolate, cider and a visit from Santa, all while listening to the DFW Tuba Choir’s beautiful renditions of holiday songs. Please call 817-685-1679 for more information.
Free Christmas Parade of Lights
Saturday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m.
Along Midway Dr. - From 157 to the Aquatic
Park parking lotEven Santa Claus won’t miss this year’s spectacular display of
moving lights. Organizations of all kinds may enter floats in the best pa-rade in Texas for free. Parade award winners will be announced on www.eulesstx.gov on Monday, Dec. 9. For more information, contact Chance Boyd at [email protected] or 817- 685-1814. Experience the excitement of the season and see Euless sparkle!
Bring the family to the Euless Family Life Center from 3-6 p.m. for free ornament crafts before the parade. We provide the supplies, you bring your creativity. Enjoy free treats, hot chocolate and karaoke.
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Heritage Park ChristmasSaturday, December 14, 1 - 5 p.m.Heritage Park, 201 Cullum Drive
Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas at historic Heritage Park. Visit the Himes Log House, McCormick Barn, Fuller House and the Euless Heritage Museum and learn about Euless history. You can listen to local choirs sing your Christmas favorites, visit our petting zoo and let little ones ride a pony. Kids can visit the Blacksmith and Santa Claus. There will be kettle corn for sale along with free refreshments for everyone. Holiday cheer and Euless history wrapped up in one great afternoon.
If your elementary school, church or organization’s choir would like to perform, please call Chance Boyd at 817-685-1814, or e-mail him at cboyd@eulesstx. gov. Performance slots fill up fast.
Breakfast with SantaSaturday, December 14, 9 - 11 a.m.
Texas Star Conference Centre1400 Texas Star Parkway
Santa is stopping by Texas Star to enjoy a delicious breakfast with you and your family. Along with breakfast with Santa, local elves will have fun crafts for children of all ages. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended.
For more information or to make reservations, send an email to [email protected] or call 817-685-1849. Children under 2 get in free.
Paid reservations made by December 11: • Adults - $12• Children up to age 10 - $10 At the door: • Adults - $15• Children up to age 10 - $12
Holiday fun for the whole family! Watch a spectacular holiday ice show and then ice skate with Santa. Tickets are $6 for general seating and Santa skate. Tickets are $15 for reserved seating on the ice and Santa skate.
This year’s Ice Fest stars are U.S. National
Senior Pairs Medalists and International Silver Medalists Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc, along with skaters from Team USA, plus special guest Santa Claus.
3 - 4 p.m. Holiday Ice Show 4 - 5 p.m. Skate with Santa and the Cast
Holiday Skating Show and Winter Wonderland Skate Dec 14, 3:00 p.m.
Euless StarCenter, 1400 S. Pipeline Road tickets required
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It’s Time to Register for Youth in Government
The HEB 2020 Youth in Government class begins in January. The cities of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the HEB Chamber of Commerce are partnering to provide local high school students with the opportunity to learn about city government and community involvement. As always, participants have the chance to win a college scholarship!
Applicants must live in Hurst, Euless or Bedford and be a junior or senior in high school by Jan. 1, 2020. Most meetings take place on Monday evenings from January through April. For details and to apply online, visit www.HEB.org and search Youth in Government. Applications are due Dec. 16.
Volunteer of the Year Nominations are Due Soon
Do you know a volunteer, youth or adult, or business that goes “above and beyond” to make our community FabEuless? We are looking for nominations for Volunteer of the Year. Let’s celebrate the dedication and service of these exceptional people.
We invite you to nominate a Volunteer, Business or Youth for outstanding service during 2019. Please include a 100-word explanation along with your form. To submit a nomination, visit eulesstx. gov/voy or contact Betsy Deck at 817- 685-1821. Nominations are due January 24, 2020.
Animal Shelter Fosters Needed for the Holidays
The Euless Animal Shelter needs your support to help keep dogs and cats out of the shelter and in foster homes. Animal rescues are much happier in a home environment. Would you like to help by fostering a dog or cat? We have experienced volunteers who can provide training and resources to answer your questions.
If you can help by being a foster parent, please call Larry Atkinson at 817-685-1594 or fill out a foster application online at www.eulesstx.gov/animal.
Winter Dayz Camp 20196-11 years
Hey parents! Sign up your camper for our fun-filled Winter Dayz Camp. Your camper will enjoy a day full of activities, games, arts & crafts and plenty of fun. Make sure to bring lunch, two snacks and a water bottle to camp everyday. Dec. 19, 20, 23, 27 - $40 per dayDec. 30, 31, Jan. 2, 3 - $120 week
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Looking for Gift Ideas?Make your holiday shopping hassle free by giving a gift that create lifelong memories. From Texas Star Golf gift cards to a membership at the Senior Center, the City of Euless has personalized gifts for everyone on your list.
Consider these local ideas for your gift giving:• Membership to the Euless Family Life Center • Texas Star gift cards for golf, food or lessons• Classes at the Euless Family Life Center• Senior Center membership• Aquatic Park membership
In addition, you can support a cause by making an end of year charitable donation in someone’s name to a 501(c)(3) non-profit such as; the Police Benevolent Assoc., Euless PoliceAcademy Alumni Assoc., Euless Fire Academy Alumni Assoc., Calloway Cemetery Assoc., Trinity GAP Club, Euless Library Foundation or 6 Stones CPR Program.
December Senior HappeningsACTIVITIES DAY DATE TIME LOC $ TX MTR SPDWY LIGHTS W 12/11 6PM OFFSITE $10*CHRISTMAS POTLUCK F 12/20 12PM SEN FREE WITH DISHNEW YEARS EVE PARTY T 12/31 11AM SEN $5TRIVIA TU 12/3 NOON SEN FREEBINGO W 12/4 1PM SEN $1 A CARDBUNCO F 12/13 9AM SEN $3MYSTERY LUNCH W 12/18 12:30PM OFFSITE *PAY OWN MEALDINING OUT M 12/16 5PM OFFSITE *PAY OWN MEALCOOKING WITH STEVE M 12/30 8:15 AM SEN $5CELL PHONE CLASSES TH 12/9 12PM SEN FREESENIOR COMPUTER CLASSES M 12/30 12PM SEN FREEFUN WITH THE GRANDKIDS F 12/27 11AM SEN FREECAKE BAKE OFF M 12/23 1PM SEN FREEGENEALOGY GROUP M 12/9, 12/23 1PM SEN FREEBOOK CLUB T 12/10 10:15AM SEN FREEART CLASSES BY DEE BOWEN T 12/3, 12/17 1PM SEN $10*
ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE SENIOR CENTER MEMBERS AND 60+*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE
Live Country Music every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Join in if you play an instrument or come listen to some country music. Everyone is welcome. No need to be a member! *New classes start this month. Learn about Cell Phones, Computers, Bocce Ball, Croquet, Chair Volleyball, Corn Hole, Cook Offs and Bake Offs. Join the fun as Euless residents 60 and older stay active and meet new friends!Memberships: $7 residents/$35 non-residents per year.
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December AquaticsEuless Family Life Center | 300 W. Midway Dr. | 817-685-1666
OPEN SWIM: Monday & Wednesday, 12:20-5 p.m. & 7:20-8:30 p.m. | Tuesday & Thursday 12:20-5:30 p.m. & 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday 12:20-5 p.m. | Saturday 10:30-3:30 p.m. | Sunday noon-3:30 p.m.
-Seniors (60+): $30/month unlimited classes (must be an Aquatic Member)
-Under 60: $45/month unlimited classes (must be an Aquatic Member) -Punch Pass and drop in classes also available.WAKE-UP AEROBICSA slower-paced class designed to assist in improving and maintaining range of motion to ultimately improve flexibility.
AQUA BATA-BOOSTFast-paced Tabata class, timed to boost your metabolism!
HYDRO HEALTH FOR BODY AND BRAIN Class designed for concentrated muscle work, with an emphasis on the mind and memory. CARDIO BY AQUAThis upbeat class has cross training with a focus on endurance and interval training.
HYDRO-RESISTANCEClass designed to increase overall strength and endurance using your own body weight.
AQUA-FITNESSAn energized class is for those who want a high intensity, full body workout, toning arms, waist trimming, thigh burning, and whole body stretching.
WATER AEROBICS CLASS SCHEDULE
SPLASH ZUMBAThis unique and fun class will get you moving and grooving into shape with its easy to learn dance moves.
AQUA CROSS TRAININGStimulates all muscle groups to burn some real calories after a long day at work.
TABATA 101Excellent for learning Tabata to improve flexibility, increase stamina, build muscle, and lose weight.
POWER TABATAThis intense workout uses interval training to improve flexibility, increase stamina, build muscle and lose weight.
WATER AEROBICS PAYMENT OPTIONS: -Drop in and try a class for only $10, non-refundable. Not available to use as credit toward punch/membership.-Seniors: $30 per month, unlimited class (aquatic membership required)-Non-senior: $45 per month, unlimited classes (aquatic membership required)
Wake-upAerobics
Wake-upAerobics
Tabata 101
PowerTabata
Aqua Bata-Boost
Cardio byAqua
Hydro-Resistance
8 a.m.
Aerobics Classes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
8:50 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:40 a.m.
9:50 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Wake-upAerobics
Wake-upAerobics
Wake-upAerobics
Aqua Bata-Boost
Aqua Bata-Boost
Cardio byAqua
Aqua-Fitness Aqua-Fitness
Splash Zumba Aqua CrossTraining
Hydro-Resistance
Hydro-Healthfor Body & Brain
Hydro-Healthfor Body & Brain
Hydro-Healthfor Body & Brain
Holiday ClosuresCity Facilities will be closed December 24 - 25 and January 1. Texas Star will be open January 1. On Tuesday, December 24, trash and recycling collection will follow the regular schedule.
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day occur on a Wednesday, so the weekly schedule for trash and recy-cling collection will shift by one day. For example, Thursday service will shift to Friday, Friday service will shift to Saturday. Please contact Republic Waste Services at 817-332-7301 with questions about trash, or Community Waste Disposal at 972-392-9300 with questions about recycling.
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DECEMBER CLASSES | Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Dr.For complete descriptions, visit www.eulesstx.gov/eflc or on Facebook “Euless Parks & Community Services.”
EFLC HOURS: M-TH: 5 A.M. - 9 P.M. • FRI: 5 A.M. - 8 P.M. • SAT: 8 A.M. - 6 P.M. • SUN: NOON - 6 P.M.EFLC: EULESS FAMILY LIFE CENTER, SEN: EULESS FAMILY LIFE SENIOR CENTER,
SIM: SIMMONS CENTER
ACTIVITIES DAY DATES AGE TIME LOC $
PRESCHOOLTWO’S TIME T-TH 12/3-12/19 1.5-3 9AM-12PM EFLC $67YOLANDA’S LITTLE LEARNERS M-TH 12/2-12/19 3-5 9AM-2PM EFLC 2 DAYS-$152, 3 DAYS-$222, 4 DAYS-$292PRESCHOOL DANCESHINING STARS T 12/3-12/17 3-4 4:30-5:30PM EFLC $51TINY DANCERS W 12/4-12/18 2-3 10-10:45AM EFLC $49TWINKLE TOES W 12/4-12/18 3-4 11AM-12PM EFLC $51PINK TUTUS W 12/4-12/18 4-5 12-1PM EFLC $51DANCESOUL STEPPERS T 12/3-12/17 4-6 5:30-6:30PM EFLC $51CONTEMPORARY TH 12/5-12/19 11+ 7:30-8:30PM EFLC $51SHOW STOPPERS M 12/2-12/16 4-6 4-5PM EFLC $51FAST STEPPERS M 12/2-12/16 7-9 5-6PM EFLC $51HAPPY FEET W 12/4-12/18 6-8 4-5PM EFLC $51FUNKY BEATS TH 12/5-12/19 7-10 6:30-7:30PM EFLC $51TAP/JAZZ LEVEL 1 T 12/3-12/17 8-10 4-5PM EFLC $51TAP/JAZZ LEVEL 2 TH 12/5-12/19 10-11 4-5:30PM EFLC $59TAP/JAZZ LEVEL 3 T 12/3-12/17 12-14 5-6:30PM EFLC $59TAP/JAZZ LEVEL 4 T 12/3-12/17 14-18 7:30-9PM EFLC $59HIP HOP TH 12/5-12/19 8-13 5:30-6:30PM EFLC $51INTRO TO BALLET TH 12/5-12/19 5-7 5-6PM EFLC $51BALLET 1 & 2 TH 12/5-12/19 7-9 6-7PM EFLC $51BALLET 3 TH 12/5-12/19 10+ 7-8PM EFLC $51FOLKLORICO M 12/9-12/30 3-11 6:45-7:30PM EFLC $17FOLKLORICO F 12/9-12/30 12+ 6:45-7:30PM EFLC $22YOUTHELEMENTARY YOGA W 12/4-12/18 5-10 4:30-5:10PM EFLC $37MIDDLE SCHOOL YOGA W 12/4-12/18 11-15 5:15-6PM EFLC $37INC TUTORING (K-5TH) W 12/2-12/18 GRADES K-5 5-7PM EFLC $200INC TUTORING (6TH-8TH) SAT 12/7-12/21 GRADES 6-8 1-3PM EFLC $200INC TUTORING (9TH-12TH) M 12/2-12/23 GRADES 9-12 5:30-7:30PM EFLC $200SPORTSTABLE TENNIS BEGINNER W 12/4-12/18 5+ 6:30-7:30PM SEN $62TABLE TENNIS INTERMEDIATE W 12/4-12/18 5+ 7:30-8:30PM SEN $62TABLE TENNIS PRACTICE TU 12/3-12/17 5+ 6:45-8:45PM SEN $14THROWBALL M/W 12/2-12/18 ALL 7-9PM REC $5*
COOKINGBAKING LIKE A PRO HOLIDAY EDITION SA 12/21 7+ 10AM-12:30PM SEN $19ARTWORKING WITH ACRYLICS T 12/18 6+ 7-8:30PM SEN $39WORKING WITH WATERCOLORS T 12/17 6+ 7-8:30PM SEN $39WORKING WITH OIL PASTELS T 12/10 6+ 7-8:30PM SEN $39WORKING WITH ALCOHOL INKS T 12/11 16+ 7-8:30PM SEN $39ADULTFINANCIAL WELLNESS CLASS S 12/7 16+ 1-1:45PM SEN $10FINANCIAL WELLNESS CLASS S 12/21 16+ 1-1:45PM SEN $10TAI CHI BEGINNERS T 12/3-12/31 16+ 6-7PM SEN $40TAI CHI INTERMEDIATE T 12/3-12/31 16+ 7-8PM SEN $40YIN YOGA SU 12/1-12/29 16+ 4-5PM EFLC $26BACK TO BASICS YOGA T 12/3-12/31 16+ 7-8PM EFLC $26LUNCHTIME BOOTCAMP T/W/TH 12/3-12/19 16+ 12-1PM EFLC $5/DAYAFROBEATS SA 12/7-12/28 16+ 7-8PM/10-11AM EFLC $30ADULT TAP T 12/3-12/17 16+ 6:30-7:30PM EFLC $47BALLROOM/LATIN SOCIAL DANCE SA 12/2-12/18 18+ 10:30-12:30/1-3 EFLC $59INTRO TO FITNESS HOURS: M-F 12/2-12/20 16+ EFLC M/T/W/F: 5:15-6:15AM, T/W/F: 8:30-9:30AM, T/TH: 6:30-7:30PM MONTHLY FEES: 8 SESSIONS: $72, 12 SESSIONS: $82, UNLIMITED: $92
*NO CHARGE FOR MEMBERS
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