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City Fair One Week Away, May 20 | |
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Saturday, May 20
5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Plaza at City Hall
Come one, come all to the Colleyville City Fair! Join us for a family-focused, fun-filled event featuring carnival rides, games, a pie eating contest, food trucks, stilts walkers, face painters, balloon artists, award-winning attractions, petting zoos, and much more! The event will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show so mark your calendars and join us on May 20!
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CCCPD Half-Cent Sales Tax Reauthorization Approved | |
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While the May 6 Election results will be canvassed on May 16, all indicators point to the reauthorization of the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District (CCCPD) half-cent sales tax for an additional 20 years.
Every vote matters and we thank you for yours!
View Reauthorization - Thanks video
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Public Service Recognition Week, May 7-13 | |
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Public Service Recognition Week, celebrated during the first full week of May since 1985, honors people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees.
City employees perform a wide range of duties across various fields including public safety, community development, building inspections public works, parks and recreation, court operations, and library services.
Thank you Colleyville! It is our privilege to serve this wonderful City!
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Fire Department Offers Free Pool Safety Assessments | |
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With summer right around the corner, the Fire Department is offering free pool safety assessments to all residents. The evaluation is a comprehensive look at your safety plan and recommendations for improvements. The department has partnered with Cooks Children's Hospital network to provide life jackets and no cost CPR training. Each year almost 400 kids under 5 years old drown in pools. Please help us prevent these tragedies in our community. For more information or to schedule your assessment, contact Karen Weir at 817.503.1401 or email kweir@colleyville.com.
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Junior Police Academy, June 5-9 | |
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June 5-9
Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Colleyville Justice Center
Ages: 11-14
The Colleyville Police Department's Junior Police Academy is a great opportunity for the youth of Colleyville to learn what it takes to be a police officer. During this one week mini academy, students will gain knowledge of some of the functions their law enforcement professionals perform on a daily basis. The students will learn pertinent information that can affect them in their community. Officers of the Colleyville Police Department provide the students instruction on many different facets of the police profession including traffic stops, handling crime scenes, SWAT operations, and conducting building searches.
A written recommendation from a school official (teacher, principal, etc.) or a community leader (coach, pastor, etc.) and parental permission slip must be turned in to Officer Amy Beregszaszy at aberegszaszy@colleyville.com by Friday, May 26.
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June 7-9
Wed. & Thurs., 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - noon
Central Fire Station
Ages: 9-13
Instructed by Colleyville firefighters, campers get hands-on experience practicing the skills required to be a firefighter. Campers learn CPR, first aid, and how to use a fire extinguisher, as well as participate in fun firefighter activities like fire hose relays, using the jaws of life, and repelling. For more information or to register, visit Colleyville.com/Fire or contact Karen Weir at kweir@colleyville.com.
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Story Builders Summer Camp
Mon. - Fri., June 5-9
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Senior Center
Ages: 6-12
Once upon a time ... your child became the author of their favorite stories! In this program, students will explore the primary elements of storytelling as they design their own unique stories focused on the characters and plot lines of stories they've heard.
Registration is required and can be completed online. For more information, contact Recreation staff at 817.503.1180.
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Metroport Meals on Wheels
Friday, June 2 & 16
Noon
Colleyville Center
Ages: 50+
Enjoy coffee, treats, and games in the morning. Bingo begins after lunch. Meals are $5. Those 90 and over eat for free!
Please call on Monday or Tuesday the week of the meeting date to reserve your meal. For more information, contact Senior Center staff at 817.503.1195.
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Intro to E-Books & E-Magazines
Saturday, June 3
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
The Library offers access to over 30,000 e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines and digital newspapers. Learn how to access and utilize the Library's digital collection. Participation is reserved for Colleyville citizens who are Colleyville Public Library cardholders. Feel free to bring your device and follow along.
Registration is required and can be done online. For more information, contact Jack Pawlowski at 817.503.1165 or email jpawlowski@colleyville.com.
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Teen Book Club
Saturday, June 3
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages: 13-18
Do you love young adult books? Are you interested in meeting new people who also have a passion for reading? Join us on Saturdays once a month to discuss books and enjoy snacks together.
This month's selection: The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna.
No registration is required. For more information, contact Adult Services at 817.503.1155 or email reference@colleyville.com.
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City Calendar
All public meetings can be viewed live via the city website and city Facebook page.
Public meeting agendas are posted 72 hrs. prior to the meeting and be accessed here.
City Council meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.
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