Allen In Focus: January 2024 Issue (City of Allen)

JANUARY 2024

IN THIS ISSUE GET WATERSMART! USING YOUR SMART METER TERRELL REC CENTER

INSPIRING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

NOW OPEN: A CENTER OFFERING HELP & HEALING SERVICE CHANGES: COLLIN COUNTY RIDES UPCOMING EVENTS JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2024

ALLEN CITY COUNCIL Baine Brooks Mayor

Mary Vail-Grube

Councilmember, Place No. 1

Tommy Baril

Councilmember, Place No. 2

Dave Cornette

Councilmember, Place No. 3

Chris Schulmeister

Mayor Pro Tem, Place No. 4

Dave Shafer

Councilmember, Place No. 5

Ben Trahan

Councilmember, Place No. 6

CITY MANAGEMENT Eric Ellwanger

Eric Strong

City Manager

Deputy City Manager

Tim Dentler

Rebecca Vice

Assistant City Manager

Assistant City Manager

305 Century Parkway Allen, TX 75013 CityofAllen.org • 214.509.4100

GET WATERSMART! HOW TO USE YOUR SMART METER Every home in Allen now has access to better insights into their water usage. The citywide installation of smart water meters was completed in late 2023, providing every Allen home with several money-saving benefits you can use right away. · Use detailed, hourly data to identify unexpected water use, such as incorrectly programmed sprinkler systems or a running toilet. · Get leak alerts when you use a very large amount of water at once, or small amounts of water over a continuous period. · Track data over time to understand how simple changes to your water use habits can have a big impact on your monthly bill.

LOGIN TO YOUR ACCOUNT TO START TRACKING! Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera to log into your WaterSmart account. Enjoy a smarter way to track your water use!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SMART WATER METERS:

CityofAllen.org/SmartMeters

STEPHEN G. TERRELL RECREATION CENTER: INSPIRING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Meet Allen’s newest and most unique recreation center! The Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center (STRC) provides more than 149,000 sq. ft. of space for diverse fitness, learning and play. The facility is the result of years of community planning which helped shape the building’s design, amenities and programming.

Members and day pass holders can enjoy one-of-a-kind amenities, including The Tree House multi-story play area, cutting-edge fitness equipment, outdoor fitness deck, batting cages, video gaming area and more.

Activities for all ages are available through various sports and educational programming, as well as open play on the multiple gymnasium courts. In addition, the center offers a robust line-up of group exercise classes including cycle, strength training, yoga, barre and more.

Members enjoy unlimited group exercise classes, priority access to the supervised playroom, reduced rates on programs and events, seasonal membership to Ford Pool and additional benefits.

Monthly memberships start at $35 for youth and seniors, $58 for adults and $85 for families; a $75 enrollment fee will apply to memberships.

INDOOR WALKING/JOGGING TRACK WITH OPTIONAL

MULTI-LEVEL ADVENTURE TRACK (FLAT & INCLINED OPTIONS)

FITNESS FLOOR WITH OUTDOOR FITNESS DECK

FREE WEIGHTS, WEIGHT MACHINES, CARDIO EQUIPMENT

GROUP EXERCISE CLASSROOMS AND AREAS

FOR FITNESS, AEROBICS, DANCE AND CYCLE CLASSES

LEARN MORE ABOUT STRC

Scan the QR code to find facility hours, view a full list of facility amenities and watch a virtual tour.

FOR MORE DETAILS: LIFEINALLEN.ORG/STRC

UNIQUE RENTABLE SPACES AVAILABLE TO HOST YOUR NEXT PARTY, MEETING OR EVENT

GRAND OPENING DETAILS: LifeInAllen.org/GrandOpening

NOW OPEN: A CENTER OFFERING HELP & HEALING The Center for Healing is now open – providing support, resources and a safe space to those affected by the May 6 shooting at Allen Premium Outlets. Founded in partnership with LifePath Systems, the Center for Healing is a collaborative counseling and support center offering free and accessible care that includes cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, animal assisted therapy, music therapy, art therapy and more.

Learn more about the Center for Healing and its services at CenterforHealingTX.org or call 469.963.3561.

Scan the QR code to learn more about The Center for Healing and the services it offers.

SERVICE CHANGES COMING SOON: COLLIN COUNTY RIDES Starting Feb. 1, Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), will become the service provider for Collin County Rides. Previously provided through Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), this service is open to Allen and Fairview residents who are 65 and older or have a qualifying disability.

Beginning Feb. 1, users will schedule service by using the RideDCTA mobile app, calling the DCTA Customer Service Center at 940.243.0077 or visiting DCTA.net/CollinCountyRides. The DART version of the app will no longer work starting Feb. 1, 2024. Most of the Collin County Rides service features will remain the same, including the fare structure and discounts every month; however, weekend service will no longer be available.

Photo Credit: DCTA Website

Scan the QR code to learn more about this upcoming service changes in Feb. 2024.

LEARN MORE AT: DCTA.net/CollinCountyRides

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JANUARY EVENTS 12 FRI

ONSTAGE@APL: SALT CREEK BLUEGRASS

The heat is on when Salt Creek Bluegrass Band performs! Enjoy a foot-stomping mixture of standard bluegrass and contemporary tunes starting at 7:30 at Allen Public Library’s Civic Auditorium. Free admission.

FEBRUARY EVENTS

AMERICAN HEART MONTH This month, make a commitment to care for others’ hearts, along with your own!

Allen Fire Department offers free CPR and Stop the Bleed classes for Allen residents, groups and businesses. Find an upcoming class or schedule your group at AllenFire.org/CPR. From line dancing to figure skating, Tai Chi to personal training, let Allen Parks & Recreation help you get your heart pumping! Explore upcoming classes at LifeInAllen.org/Register.

SALT CREEK BLUEGRASS BAND

14

DALLAS SIDEKICKS VS TEXAS OUTLAWS SUN

Get your green on! Celebrate DFW soccer icons during the Sidekick's fast-paced matchup against the Texas Outlaws. Fun for the whole family! Tickets available at DallasSidekicks.com/Tickets.

15 MON

ALLEN MLK DAY CELEBRATION

Mark this day of reflection, unity and celebration as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hear from community leaders, enjoy live music and learn how to contribute to a more just society at this annual community event. Details at CityofAllen.org/Events.

27 SAT

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA - IT'S IN ENGLISH, Y'ALL!

The Allen Philharmonic Orchestra & Symphony Chorus presents a repertoire of arias from renowned operas, all sung in English! Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Lowery Freshman Center Auditorium. Tickets priced at $15-$25; purchase at AllenPAC.org/Events.

10 SAT

VALENTINE’S DAY SKATE

It’s the sweetest day of skating all year long at Allen Community Ice Rink! Couples enjoy a special 2-for-1 skate rental deal at this family-friendly event. Open skate begins at 11:45 a.m. and ends at 1:45 p.m.

Admission is $7, skate rental is $3.

10 SAT

ANNUAL POLICE VS FIRE HOCKEY GAME

Watch as the Allen Police and Allen Fire departments battle it out on the ice in this fun and unique pregame hockey matchup. Then, stick around as the Allen Americans take on the Tulsa Oilers. Proceeds benefit the Allen Public Safety Recovery Fund. Details and ticket links available at CUTXEventCenter.com.

29 THU

LEAP DAY!

It only comes around every four years, so make this day extra special! Show us how you’re spending your 2024 “bonus day” by using the hashtag #NoPlaceLikeAllen.

FIND MORE THINGS TO DO AT CITYOFALLEN.ORG/EVENTS