Official news about the City of Cedar Park from the City of Cedar Park
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Cedar Park welcomes Plug and Play
Cedar Park welcomes Plug and Play, a global innovation platform.
Hundreds gathered for the Cedar Park Plug and Play launch on February 21 at 1220 Toro Grande Blvd. Plug and Play, a tech innovation platform, opened their office in collaboration with the Cedar Park Economic Development Corporation. The new office will run an initial program for startups in Advanced Manufacturing and provide corporate and venture capital connections to selected companies that make it into the program.
Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin said, "These exciting developments are proof that our high quality of life and our welcoming culture is bringing the smartest people in the world to build innovative businesses to provide tomorrow’s solutions to today’s problems."
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Cedar Park Family Dance is TONIGHT
Get ready to dance the night away at the Family Dance TONIGHT, February 23rd from 7-9 pm at the Cedar Park Recreation Center! It's going to be an evening filled with fun, laughter and unforgettable memories for the whole family!
The dance will be held in the gymnasium, and the theme is Best Friends Forever. There will be music, dancing, photo ops, decorations, a make-your-own BFF hat station and more!
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We need your input
As part of the ongoing efforts to develop the Bell District and strengthen community connections, Cedar Park is exploring the feasibility of developing an Art Collective project, situated south of the Bell District at 201 Buttercup Creek Blvd—and we need your input!
The Art Collective would offer a welcoming place for the community to gather, connect and experience the many kinds of visual, multimedia and performing arts. Designed as a multipurpose, multi-generational space, the Art Collective tentatively includes a 300-500 seat theater, three flexible art classrooms, a gallery, rentable multi-purpose room and a number of informal gathering areas, both indoors and outdoors. Equally prioritizing green space and inviting, interesting architecture, the Art Park will be designed to seamlessly integrate with and connect to Bell Park.
The project is in its very early stages, and we are seeking community input to inform the design, future programming and operational model of the space. Your input is crucial in shaping this exciting endeavor, for the City will decide on the project's future based on community engagement, support and findings from this Art Park Design & Feasibility Study.
Take the survey. The survey closes on Sunday, March 3!
Join us at one of the Art Collective Open Houses at City Hall, Building 3, 450 Cypress Creek Rd.
- Thursday, February 29, 2024 6-8 pm
- Saturday, March 2, 2024 10 am-noon
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Council Chat, March 20
Make plans to attend the next Council Chat on Wednesday, March 20 from 6:00-8:00 pm! Attend in person or on Facebook Live. This chat features Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin, Council Members Anne Duffy and Kevin Harris, who will engage with you in an informal discussion and answer your questions. Can't be there in person? Submit questions now and watch the video later. Ask your questions during the chat or submit them in advance.
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Trash & recycling phone number change
Effective February 15, the new phone number for Cedar Park trash service inquiries (512-215-5050). Cedar Park customers can continue to use Report It for all trash service needs.
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The Fire Department is hiring
The City of Cedar Park is currently accepting applications for those interested in taking the Civil Service Exam for Entry-level Firefighter. The Firefighter performs duties, both in emergency and non-emergency situations, related to fire protection, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials response and emergency management delivery.
Examination Information:
- Thursday, April 18, 2024
- 9 am CST
- Cedar Park Recreation Center
Community Rooms- Park in Back of Building
1435 Main St.
Cedar Park, TX 78613
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Calling all lifeguards
The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants to fulfill the position of lifeguard. This position is seasonal, with most of the work hours from May through August.
Candidates must pass all aspects of the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program. Applicants do not need to be certified to apply. Cedar Park will provide training and testing. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age to be eligible for employment.
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NFM donates five treadmills to Cedar Park fire stations
Though not yet a visible presence in Cedar Park, NFM is already investing in our community. An NFM team arrived in Cedar Park on Friday to deliver and set up five treadmills at each of the City’s fire stations. The donation was NFM’s thank you to the brave firefighters for all they did to contain and eventually extinguish the destructive fire in Cedar Park in August 2023. In addition to the treadmill donation, NFM also donated $10,000 to the fire relief fund.
We ❤️ NFM!
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The library van is here
The Cedar Park Public Library Outreach Van brings library services out into the community beyond the physical library with an initial focus on outreach and mobile programming. We are excited to start expanding our services outside the building:
- Attendance at community events
- Free WiFi access
- Access to books
- Programming out in the community
Join us as we grow toward a new library with new tools!
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Early voting locations
It's that time of year again to vote early! Check out Williamson County's page for all the early voting locations to avoid long lines on voting day. The Library is no longer a voting center.
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Total solar eclipse preps
Central Texas is preparing for the upcoming total solar eclipse happening on April 8.
The event is drawing significant attention, with numerous visitors expected to arrive in the City to observe this rare celestial occurrence. The eclipse will be visible throughout the Hill Country from 1:32-1:41 pm CST on April 8, 2024. Cedar Park will experience about one minute and 46 seconds of the total solar eclipse at 1:35.43 pm CST.
Click here to learn how you can prepare for the solar eclipse.
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February 23
7-9 pm
Cedar Park Rec Center
February 24
9:30-11 am
Cedar Park Public Library
February 28
6:30-8 pm
Cedar Park Public Library
March 2
2-3 pm
Cedar Park Public Library
March 5
6:30-7:30 pm
Cedar Park Public Library
March 6
7-8 pm
Cedar Park Public Library
March 7
2:30-4 pm
Cedar Park Public Library
March 12
2-4 pm
Cedar Park Public Library
March 16
9-2 pm
Milburn Park
March 22
6:30-9 pm
Cedar Park Rec Center
March 23
1:30-4:30 pm
Cedar Park Public Library
View the City calendar to see all upcoming meetings and other events
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City Council Proclamation recognizing February 2024 as Black History Month
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City Council Proclamation recognizing March 6-7, 2024 as “Amplify Wilco Days”
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The most recent City Council meeting took place on February 22, 2024.
Highlights included:
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Recognition of Ryan Wood for 20 consecutive years of Volunteer Service to the City of Cedar Park
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- Update on the upcoming programs and events hosted by Cedar Park Library and Parks & Recreation Department
- A Resolution authorizing issuance of a Parks Special Use Permit to the Austin Symphonic Band for a Father’s Day performance at Lakeline Park on June 16, 2024
- A Resolution authorizing a professional engineering services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the design of the Bell District Shared Use Path Project in an amount not to exceed $360,000
Watch the meeting here. The next City Council meeting is on March 7.
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