Lancaster Today - March 2018

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1 AARP Tax Service, 11 am – 3 pm @ Senior Life Center Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Teen Club, 4 pm @ Library

2 Excel Basics, 10:30 am @ Library LRA Terminal Ground Breaking, 11:30 am @ Airport Regional Basketball Semi Finals, 6:00 pm @ Curtis Culwell Center Seussebration! 4:00 pm @ Library

3 Book a Librarian, 9-10 am, 3 pm @ Library Family Storytime, 1 pm @ Library LISD Job Fair, 9:00 am @ LHS Cafeteria Community Health Fair, 10:00 am @ ILTexas

10 Book a Librarian, 9-10 am, 3 pm @ Library Family Storytime, 1 pm @ Library First Aid/CPR Training Class, 10:00 am @ Recreation Center Jurassic Park Escape Room, 2:00 pm @ Library

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6 Toddler Time, 10:30 am @ Library Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Hook, Yarn, & Needle, 2 pm @ Library Family Games Night, 6:30 pm @ Library

7 Computer Basics, 10:30 am @ Library Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Bilingual Family Storytime, 4 pm @ Library

8 AARP Tax Service, 11 am – 3 pm @ Senior Life Center Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Family Movie Night, 6 pm @ Library

9 City Offices Closed

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12 Black History Month Program, 4:00 pm @ Library Genealogy Research, 6:00 pm @ Library City Council Meeting, 7:00 pm @ Council Chambers

13 Toddler Time, 10:30 am @ Library Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Hook, Yarn, & Needle, 2 pm @ Library Spring Break Movie, 4:00 pm @ Library Lancaster Genealogical Society Meeting, 6:45 pm @ Library

14 Happy Valentine’s Day! PowerPoint Basics, 10:30 am @ Library Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Family Storytime, 4 pm @ Library

15 AARP Tax Service, 11 am – 3 pm @ Senior Life Center Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Jurassic Park Escape Room, 2:00 pm @ Library

16 17 PowerPoint Basics, 10:30 Book a Librarian, 9-10 am, 3 pm @ Library am @ Library Family Storytime, 1 pm @ Library Juggling Class, 2:30 pm @ Library Egg Hunt, 11:00 am @ Bear Creek Nature Park Family Campout, 4:00 pm @ Bear Creek Nature Park Paddy Shack Golf Tournament, 1:00 pm @ Country View Golf Course

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19 Black History Month Program, 4 pm @ Library Family Craft Night, 6:30 pm @ Library City Council Work Session, 7:00 pm @ Pump Station

20 Toddler Time, 10:30 am @ Library Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Hook, Yarn, & Needle, 2 pm @ Library

21 Word Basics, 10:30 am @ Library Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Family Storytime, 4 pm @ Library

22 23 AARP Tax Service, 11 am – 3 pm Word Basics, 10:30 am @ Library @ Senior Life Center Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Poetry Night, 6:30 pm @ Library Public Safety Academy, Class 1, 6:30 pm @ Public Safety Building Cedar Valley College Health Fair, 9:00 am @ Cedar Valley College

24 Book a Librarian, 9-10 am, 3 pm @ Library Family Storytime, 1 pm @ Library City Wide Trash Off, 8:00 a.m. @ 1501 N Dallas Avenue Essential Oils Presentation, 3:00 pm @ Library

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26 Genealogy Research, 6 pm @ Library City Council Meeting, 7 pm @ Council Chambers

27 Toddler Time, 10:30 am @ Library Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Hook, Yarn, & Needle, 2 pm @ Library Juggling Class, 4 pm @ Library Crescent Medical Center Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks @ Senior Life Center

28 Excel Basics, 10:30 am @ Library Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library Family Storytime, 4 pm @ Library NJHS Induction Ceremony, 6:00 pm @ Recreation Center

29 Book a Librarian, 12-4 pm @ Library

31 Egg Hunt, 11:00 am @ Country View Golf Course Book a Librarian, 9-10 am, 3 pm @ Library Family Storytime, 1 pm @ Library

30 City Holiday – City Offices, Library Closed Golf Special, 7:00 a.m. & Fish Fry 11:00 a.m. @ Country View Golf Course

City Council Meetings • March 12, 2018 • March 19, 2018 • March 26, 2018

City Council Meeting City Council Work Session City Council Meeting

* Meetings are subject to change or be cancelled with notice

Your City Council wishes you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Mayor Marcus E. Knight Mayor Pro Tem – Carol Strain Burk – District 1 Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Nina Morris – District 6 Councilmember District 2 – Stanley Jaglowski Councilmember District 3 – Marco Mejia Councilmember District 4 – Spencer Hervey Councilmember District 5 – Clyde C. Hairston

2017 Council of the Year!

Important Pre-Election Information for Mayoral Election: Thursday, April 5th Due date for filing first report of campaign contributions and expenditures by opposed candidates by 5:00 p.m. (at the City Secretary’s Office) or midnight if filed electronically.

Last day for submitting voter registration application to Dallas County in time to vote at the election.

Monday, April 23rd First day for Early Voting by Personal Appearance.

Tuesday, April 24th Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received at City Secretary’s Office, not postmarked) Tuesday, May 1st Last day of Early voting by personal appearance.

Saturday, May 5th ELECTION DAY. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voting by sick or disabled voters at main early voting place, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., where electronic voting systems are used at precinct polling place.

Important Pre-Election Information for City Council Districts 4 and 5: March 5, 2018 Last day for filing an application for a place on the ballot in the Special Election.

Wednesday, March 9, 2018 Last day for a ballot candidate to withdraw (withdrawal request must be received by 5:00 p.m. at City Secretary’s Office).

Thursday, April 5, 2018 Due date for filing first report of campaign contributions and expenditures by opposed candidates by 5:00 p.m. (at the City Secretary’s Office) or midnight if filed electronically.

Last day for submitting voter registration application to Dallas County in time to vote at the election.

Monday, April 23, 2018 First day for Early Voting by Personal Appearance.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Last day to receive applications by mail for a ballot to be voted by mail. Must be received by 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Last day of Early voting by personal appearance.

Saturday, May 5, 2018 ELECTION DAY. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voting by sick or disabled voters at main early voting place, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., where electronic voting systems are used at precinct polling place.

May 5 th Local Election Early Voting Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library at 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway and other Dallas County branch locations on the dates and times below: Monday, April 23, 2018 through Friday, April 27, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 28, 2018

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 29, 2018 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Monday, April 30, 2018 through Tuesday, May 1, 2018

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

During the early voting period, registered voters may vote at any Dallas County early voting location. A complete list of Dallas County early voting locations is available at www.dallasocuntyvotes.org.

State Elections (Primary, Primary Run Off, Uniform) March 2, 2018 – Last day of Early Voting March 6, 2018 – Primary Election Day April, 2018 – Last day to register to vote for Primary Run Off Election May 14, 2018 – First day of Early Voting May 18, 2018 – Last day of Early Voting May 22, 2018 – Primary Run Off Election Day October 9, 2018 – Last day to register to vote for Uniform Election October 22, 2018 – First day of Early Voting November 2, 2018 – last day of Early Voting November 6, 2018 – Uniform Election Day https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/2018-importantelection-dates.shtml

Upcoming Events Mark your calendar March 2 March 3 March 3 March 6 March 8 March 9 March 12-16 March 15 March 15 March 17 March 17 March 17-18 March 22 March 22 March 22 March 24 March 27 March 30 March 30

Lancaster Regional Airport Terminal Building Ground Breaking LISD Job Fair Community Health Fair - ILT NJHS Induction Ceremony AARP Tax Service Lancaster University – City offices closed all day LISD Spring Break AARP Tax Service Dive In Movie Night Egg Hunt – Bear Creek Nature Park St. Patrick’s Day Shamble – Golf Course Overnight Campout BSW R.E.D. Luncheon Event Cedar Valley College Health Fair AARP Tax Service City Wide Trash Off – Extreme Green Event Crescent Medical Center Blood Pressure Screenings & Glucose Checks Good Friday/City offices closed Golf Special & Fish Fry

Lancaster Regional Airport Terminal Groundbreaking Ceremony

Friday, March 2, 2018, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Dive In Movie March 15th, 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

It’s time to dive in to the pool! Every third Thursday, enjoy a feature film while relaxing in the water. All movies are free (with current Recreation Center ID card). For all ages!

7:30 p.m. at the Aquatics Center.

Lancaster Aquatics Center 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway

LISD Spring Break No School March 12-16, 2018

2018 R.E.D. Summit

On Thursday, March 22, 2018 join the Best Southwest Region in identifying, discussing and celebrating the areas economic growth.

Business and industry discussions begin at 11 a.m. with a developers panel, updates in commercial, residential, and mix-use developments. Economic Development Projects showcase at 12:00 p.m., Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.

Event will take place at Hilton Garden Inn, 800 N. Main Street, Duncanville.

Register for the luncheon at R.E.D. Summit.

City Offices Closed March 9, 2018 for Employee In Service – Training

City Offices Closed March 30, 2018 Good Friday Holiday

Trash will run on regular schedule.

Trash will run on regular schedule.

Citizens Public Safety Academy This academy is FREE to all participants!

Citizens Public Safety Academy is designed for persons living in or working for the City of Lancaster who wish to learn more about the Lancaster Police and Fire Departments.

Participants are given the opportunity to have “hands on” demonstrations of emergency operations. Among the course subjects: organization and operations of both departments, emergency medical services, S.W.A.T., emergency communications, medical helicopter services, home safety prevention and much more!

Applicants for this academy will undergo personal background checks as part of the application process. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity; submit your application today at www.Lancaster-tx.com!

Registration is now for classes beginning in May 2018.

Do you have a specialized knowledge, an ability to plan for the future, or an enthusiastic interest in improving the quality of life right in your own community? The City of Lancaster needs people who have a strong interest in the community to serve on one of the City’s many boards and commissions.

Submit your application today!

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Youth Advisory Committee Property Standards & Appeals Board Lancaster Economic Development Corporation Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Lancaster Recreational Development Corporation (4B) Library Advisory Board

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Historic Landmark Preservation Committee Airport Advisory Board Planning and Zoning Commission Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Museum Advisory Board Zoning Board of Adjustment

Have questions? Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 972-218-1310, or via email at: citysecretary@Lancaster-tx.com For more information go to: www.Lancaster-tx.com HOME>GOVERNMENT>CITYCOUNCIL>BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Doo The Right Thing!

Love your pet every day by committing to always pick up their waste and dispose of it properly. More on how pet waste affects you, your pet and our environment at DFWStormwater.com/PetWaste.

Stay Safe CodeRED Weather Warning will alert citizens in the direct path of severe weather.

Alert Types Notifications will be sent out moments after a severe thunderstorm warning, tornado warning or flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. Only citizens in the immediate impact area will be alerted.

Caller ID You will know the call is from CodeRED Weather Warning when you see the telephone number 888-5669780. If you would like to hear the last message delivered to your phone, simply dial the number back.

Privacy

Your contact information will remain private and will only be used for severe weather alerts. You may also receive alerts in other areas that use CodeRED for community notifications. http://www.lancaster-tx.com/194/CodeRED-EmergencyNotifications

Senior Citizens over the age of 62 qualify for a discount on their water bills.

• How much is the discount?  $1.94 water  $1.76 sewer • How do I sign-up?

Complete the form located at the utility billing desk at City Hall.

• What should I bring with me?

Bring your Driver’s License for proof of identity. The water bill must be in the senior citizens name.

Download the NEW FREE app from your Apple store or Google Play and get a personalized trash collection schedule.

This app allows you to set reminders for your trash, recycling, and bulk/brush collection from an hour, 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours or even a week prior to collection at no cost to you. Search "Recycle Coach" and select LANCASTER, Texas for your location.

Lancaster residents can recycle reusable clothing, shoes, and housewares with free, curbside pickup on their regular recycling collection day. Simply place your orange bags provided by Simple Recycling beside your recycling bin before 7:30 AM and they will take care of the rest, leaving behind replacement bags for your continued convenience. For a list of acceptable items, you can visit their website at www.simplerecycling.com.

Did you know that you can receive a citation for letting your dog run loose?

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Keep your dog and/or cat contained in your yard.

Dogs must be held by a leash at all time in a park or public playground, except in park areas designated and posted by the parks and recreation department to be "dog friendly areas", such as City Parks which is located across from the Golf course.

Did You Know?

Transportation Code Sec. 545.303 The Texas State Transportation Code States: (a) An operator who stops or parks on a two-way roadway shall do so with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle parallel to and within 18 inches of the righthand curb or edge of the roadway. (b) An operator who stops or parks on a one-way roadway shall stop or park the vehicle parallel to the curb or edge of the roadway in the direction of authorized traffic movement with the right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway or left-hand wheels within 28 inches of the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

This subsection does not apply where a local ordinance otherwise regulates topping or parking on the one-way roadway.

Did you know the City of Lancaster ordinance (Sec. 22.06.004) prohibits leaving or parking a motor vehicle, boat or other impediment on any public street or alley between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. within ten (10) feet of a mailbox, except a United States Postal Service vehicle, and except on Sundays and federal holidays.

Lancaster Eyes and Ears Program (LEEP) The City of Lancaster Code Compliance Division is seeking volunteers to join the

The LEEP program will primarily perform duties in the field identifying code violations for code officers to perform further investigation.

Essential duties and responsibilities: Patrol assigned areas to identify code violations such as: Excessive accumulation of trash and debris; Parking of vehicles, boats, trailers on unimproved surfaces; High grass and overgrown weeds/vegetation; Junk vehicles; Illegal dumping and litter; and Illegal placement of signs.

To join or for more information contact the City of Lancaster Code compliance division at 972-218-1200.

Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library 1600 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Lancaster, Texas 75134

Monday – Thursday: 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Fridays: 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Saturdays: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M www.Lancaster-Tx.com John Melton- Library Manager Jimi Davis – Assistant Library Manager

Otaku Night Thursday, March 1st, 4:00 p.m.

Join us for anime shows, discussions, trivia, music, and snacks.

Family Games Night Tuesday, March 6th, 6:30 p.m.

Get the family together and join us for non competitive games and fun on the first Tuesday of the month!

Family Movie Night Thursday, March 8th, 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy a family-friendly movie and refreshments.

Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway 972-227-1080

Beginning Juggling Classes Saturday, March 17th, 2:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 27th, 4:00 p.m.

The class is designed for beginners but is open to jugglers of all skill levels!

Materials will be provided.

Ages 6 and up.

Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway

Computer Classes Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 A.M. March 2nd – Excel Basics March 7th – Computer Basics March 14th & 16th – PowerPoint Basics March 21st & 23rd – Word Basics March 28th – Excel Basics

Hook, Yarn, & Needle Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.

Join us for the knit and crochet group. All skill levels are welcome. Free classes, please bring your own supplies.

Classes are held at the Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library, 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lancaster, Texas.

Call 972-227-1080 or visit www. Lancaster-tx.com/library for more information. Classes are free.

EBooks at the Library Did you get a new tablet recently? Learn how to get new eBooks on your digital device using your library card! The collection has both ePub and Blio formats.

Library card holders will be able to check out books from home using a Kindle Fire, Kindle HD, Android, iPad, iPod, and iPhone, Nook, Sony or Kobo by using the Blio App or the AxisReader App.

EBooks for Children with Tumblebooks Fun eBooks for elementary age children. Read and watch animated stories from a laptop, desktop, IOS (iPad & iPhone), Android or other eReader device.

Learning is fun in the cloud. Come see for yourself.

Genealogy Get free assistance from an experienced researcher. This is open to beginners and practiced tree climbers alike.

Monday evenings 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

March 5th, 12th and 26th

Lancaster Genealogical Society Meeting – Presentation on Roanoke, Virginia by Kelvin Meyers Tuesday, March 13th at 6:45 p.m.

Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway

Important Numbers Lancaster Regional Airport Animal Services Building Inspections/Code Compliance Texas State Auxiliary Museum City Hall Country View Golf course County Health Dept (Immunizations) County Tax Office Development Services Driver’s License Office Economic Development

972-227-5721 972-218-1210 972-218-1200 972-218-3790 972-218-1300 972-227-0995 214-819-1800 214-653-7811 972-218-1200 469-272-9301 972-218-1314

Facility Rentals Fire (Non-Emergency) City Career Opportunities Senior Life Center Library LISD Administration Municipal Court Outreach Center Recreation Center Parks Division Planning & Zoning Public Works Volunteer Opportunities Water/Utility Billing Water/Sewer Repair

972-218-3706 972-218-2600 972-218-1794 972-218-3780 972-227-1080 972-218-1400 972-218-1334 972-227-0138 972-218-3700 972-218-3709 972-218-1240 972-275-2324 972-218-3706 972-218-1328 972-218-2324

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