Lancaster Today March Issue

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Table of Contents:

Upcoming Events:

Upcoming Events 2-3 Cedar Valley College Career Support, M/WBE & Local Business Workshop 4 City Wide Trash-O 5 Census 2020 6 Your City Council 7 Warrant Round-Up 8 Municipal Court 9 Quality of Life and Cultural Services 10-11 Park and Facility Rentals 12-13 Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Senior Living Conference 14 Senior Life Center 15 Veterans Memorial Library Programs 16-18 Regional Airport 18 Country View Golf Club 19 Cedar Valley College (CVC) WorkReadyU, CVC Free Tuition for Senior Adults 20 Residential Solid Waste 21 Social Media, Contact Information 22

City Council Meetings 16 City Council Work Session, 7:00 p.m., James R. Williams Pump Station 23 City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers * Council Meetings are subject to change or be cancelled with notice.

In March 2020 every address in the country will receive a simple questionnaire.

How do I take the 2020 Census?

1. Reply online.

1. Reply by phone.

1. Reply by mail.

DATE: Thursday, March 12th TIME: 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library, 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway

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AARP Tax Assistance for Senior Adults Teen Club 6 Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Annual Spring Senior Living Conference 7 Walk In Court/State Warrant Roundup Family Storytime 9 Genealogy Research 9-13 Spring Junior Golf Camp 10 Toddler Time 12 AARP Tax Assistance for Senior Adults Family Movie Night 13 Employee Training 14 Family Storytime Second Saturday on the Square 16 City Council Work Session 16-20 Spring Junior Golf Camp 16-20 LISD Spring Break 16-20 Spring Break Camp 17 St. Patrick’s Day Toddler Time 18 Family Storytime 19 AARP Tax Assistance for Senior Adults Teen Club Dive-In Movie 20 First Day of Spring 21 City Wide Trash-off Event Family Storytime Writing Group 23 Genealogy Research 24 Toddler Time 26 AARP Tax Assistance for Senior Adults Family Craft Night BSW M/WBE Local Business Workshop 28 Country View Golf Club Scramble Family Storytime Lego Lab 30 Genealogy Research 31 Todder Time 31 Cesar Chavez Day

11:00 a.m. Senior Life Center 4:00 p.m.

Library 9:00 a.m.

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All Day 11:00 a.m.

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UNT Dallas Campus Municipal Court Library Library Country View Golf Club Library Senior Life Center Library City Offices Closed Library Historic Town Square James R. Williams Pump Station Country View Golf Club Recreation Center

10:30 a.m.

4:00 p.m.

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7:30 p.m.

Library Library Senior Life Center Library Aquatics Center

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1501 N. Dallas Avenue Library Library Library Library Senior Life Center Library DeSoto, 211 E. Pleasant Run Country View Golf Club Library Library Library Library

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Census 2020 is Coming!

CENSUS 2020

Everyone COUNTS!

In 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau begins its once-a-decade tradition of counting every person in the United States. A census form is sent to all households in the country, with most households receiving the form in mid-March. Information collected from the census include a phone number, whether the home is owned or rented, and the number of residents in each household, including their age, gender, race/ethnicity, citizenship and relationship to one another.

Individual responses to the census are securely collected and not shared with the public or federal agencies for 72 years. The Census Bureau is making it easier than ever to respond by allowing you to submit your form online, by phone, by mail.

Census 2020 Shaping Lancaster’s Future

About the Census Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau does a census to count the number of people living in the United States. The first U.S. census was in 1790. Data collected by the decennial census determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives. Texas currently has 36 members, but is likely to gain additional seats after the 2020 Census.

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The Lancaster Municipal Court of Record Municipal Court is the judicial branch of city government.

Municipal Court hears Class C Misdemeanor criminal cases, including traffic violations and fine only violations up to $500.00. The Court also hears violations of city ordinances, which may have a fine up to $2,000.00 for certain offenses.

Types of Court Hearings Attorney Docket Code/Animal Services/ Parking/Fire Docket Pro Se Docket Juvenile Docket Walk In Docket Show Cause Docket Bench Trials Jury Trials

The Municipal Court Processes the following: • Citations • Court Dockets • Payments • Payment Agreements • Extensions • DSC or Deferral

• Warrants • Arrest Warrants • Capias Warrants • Jail Paperwork • Bonds - PR, Attorney Bonds

• DPS Reporting • OMNI Fee (Driver’s License hold)

The Role of the Municipal Court in City Government An Overview of the role that the Municipal Court plays in the lives of its citizens – Produced

by Texas Municipal Courts Education Center can be found at: https://youtu.be/Xae4St8YWck.

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City Marshal What do they do?

The City Marshal’s are the police for the Lancaster Municipal Court. Marshal’s have six essential duties.

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To arrest defendants with active Lancaster warrants.

2. Transport defendants incarcerated at other agencies seven days a week, being held on Lancaster Class C warrants.

3. Serve summons and subpoenas issued by the Municipal Court.

4. Marshals are Certified Court Security Specialist that provide security support for court operations.

5. They oversee the Lancaster Court Community Service program.

6. Make traffic stops inside the city limits of Lancaster.

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What is City Wide Trash-Off? Trash-Off is another opportunity to dispose of unwanted items at one central location in the city four times a year (January, March, July, November).

COLLECTION DONATIONS FOR GOODWILL

SA T U R DAY

MARCH 21 8am - 2pm

1501 N Dallas Ave

BRUSH BULK TRASH RECYCLABLES ELECTRONICS DOCUMENT SHREDDING SCRAP METAL PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE DROP OFF HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION TIRES (10 FREE) $5 PER ADDITIONAL TIRE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - NEED MORE INFO? CALL (972) 218-1300 PROOF OF LANCASTER RESIDENCY REQUIRED

What is Paint Reuse Program?

CWD offers free paint to residents. This is an environmentally friendly way to reuse old paint, produced by blending usable paint collected during X-treme Green Events. For more information email communityrelations@lancaster-tx.com or call 972-218-1300.

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Quality of Life and Cultural Services Youth Sports • • • • • •

Baseball Jr. Mavs Fundamental Basketball Programs Youth and Teen Open Gym (14-17) Swimming Lancaster Tiger Sharks (Ages 6-Adult) 2020 Spring/Summer Soccer League

Adult Athletics/ Volunteers • • • •

Adult Open Play Basketball Adult Open Play Volleyball Pickleball Volunteers

Aquatic Programs • • • • • • •

Dive-In Movies (All Ages) Lifeguard Certification (Ages 16-Adult) Parent & Tot (Ages 6-48 months) Semi-Private (Ages 13-Adult) Swim Lessons Fitness Swim Water Aerobics

Youth Programs • • • • • •

Karate Music for all Occasions S.T.A.R. After School Program Spring Break Camp S.T.A.R. Summer Day Camp Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

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Adult Fitness Programs • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Community Water Fitness Combination (Fitness Training) Cycling Early Bird Fitness Swim and Atrium Annual Pass Fitness Atrium (Ages 17-Adult) Fitness Atrium Orientation and Assessment Instructors LISD Employee Discount Prgram Power Hour Walking Fitness Swing Out Dancing WellBeats - Fitness On Demand Zumba Zumba & Water Aerobics Combo Health and Wellness Work Shop

Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

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Park Pavilion Rentals Heritage Park Gazebo 250 N. Dallas Avenue Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700 Gazebo Deposit Fees (4 hrs)

Resident $100 $75

Non Resident $100 $100

Bear Creek Park Pavilion 1000 Bear Creek Road Lancaster, TX 75134 (972) 218-3700 Pavilion Resident Non Resident Deposit $100 $100 Fees (4 hrs) $100 $150 Amentities • Butterfly Garden • Climbing Rock • Equestrian Trail • Pavilion • Nature Trail • Outdoor Classrooms • Fishing Pond • Climate Controlled Restrooms

City Park Pavilions Pavilions 1 & 2

211 W. Beltline Road Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700 Pavilion Resident Deposit $100 Fees (4 hrs) $100 Amentities • Baseball Field • Basketball Court

Non Resident $100 $150

Community Park Pavilion 200 N. Dallas Avenue Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700 Pavilion Resident Non Resident Deposit $100 $100 Fees (4 hrs) $100 $150 Amentities • Playground • Outdoor exercise equipment • Large open space

J.A. Dewberry Park Pavilion

Meadowcreek Park Pavilion

2975 Green Drive Lancaster, TX 75134 (972) 218-3700

901 Meadowcreek Drive Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700

Pavilion Resident Deposit $100 Fees (4 hrs) $50 Amentities • Basketball Court • Grill • Large Open Space

Pavilion Deposit Fees (4 hrs)

Resident $100 $50

Non Resident $100 $75

Kids Square Park & Pavilion 1990 W. Beltline Road Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700 Pavilion Resident Deposit $100 Fees (4 hrs) $100 Amentities • Playground • Stage • Grill • Restrooms

Non Resident $100 $150

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Non Resident $100 $75

Rocky Crest Pavilion 698 E. Main Street Lancaster, TX 75146 (972) 218-3700 Pavilion Resident Deposit $100 Fees (4 hrs) $100 Amentities • Backstop • Baseball Field •Basketball Court

Non Resident $100 $150

Helen Giddings Amphitheater

Athletic Fields

1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lancaster, TX 75146 972-218-3700

Each field has two (2) hours minimum, lights are an additional fee of $15.00 per hour.

Amphitheater Resident Non Resident Deposit $150 $150 Fees (4 hour rental) $200 $325 Fees (6 hour rental) $275 $400 Each additional hour after 6 hours $50 $75

All Fields Deposit Fees (per hour)

Resident/Non-Resident $100 Resident Non-Resident $25 $35

Park/Fields Cedardale Park – Baseball/Softball City Park – Softball Royce Clayton Ball Park – Baseball Community Park – Football/Soccer

Facility Rentals Grand Hall Banquet Facility 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway (972) 218-3700

Deposit $250 Set-up $50 Kitchen $30/hr.

3,300 sq. ft.

24- 60” Rounds 3-6’ Tables 192 Chairs

Community House

Resident

Non-Resident

$150/hr.

$175/hr.

Four (4) hour minimum if outside hours of operation.

Resident/Non-Resident Deposit $250 Resident $50/hour

Full Gym Fees Resident $100/hour

Non-Resident $65/hour Non-Resident $150/hour

Full Gym-Tournament (allows gate fees/ concessions) Resident $150/hour

Deposit $150 Resident Non-Resident 4 hour rental $300 $400 6 hour rental $400 $500

Senior Life Center

Gymnasium

Half Gym Fees

100 N. Henry Street (972) 218-3700

Non-Resident $200/hour

240 Veterans Memorial Parkway 972-218-3780 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Deposit $250 Resident Non-Resident Set-up $50 Kitchen $30/hr.

4 hour rental $500 $600 6 hour rental $600 $750

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Senior Life Center The Lancaster Senior Life Center is a full-service activity center open to adults 50 years and up, and includes several TOP FEATURES: • Banquet and Dining Hall with Full Catering Kitchen and full size stage.

• Classroom for Computer Education and Training.

• Fitness Room with a variety of Fitness Equipment.

• Arts and Craft Rooms for Sewing, Knitting, Crochet, Quilting, and Creative Card Making.

• Bid Whiz, Spades, Chess, Chicken Foot, and Dominoes.

• Reading Lounge with large selection of books.

• Well-stocked game room with two billiards tables, poker tables and shuffle board.

• Lounge area with television.

• Dallas County and other educational and informative presentations from community liaisons, organizations and public entities.

Senior Adult Daily Activities • Conversation, Coffee and Coloring for Senior Adults (Words, Number, and Puzzles) • Congregate Meal Program • Creative Card Making • Computer Education and Training • Groom and Glamour Lounge Knitting and Crochet • Lifetime of Legacies • Men’s Power Hour • Nutrition Education Session • Ping Pong • PuzzleRama • Reading is FUN • Sewing and Quilting • Walking Club • Line Dance Life Center Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Annual Membership Fee: $3/Resident, $5/ Non Resident

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Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library Programs Family Fun For Teens, Tots, & Adults

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Veterans Memorial Library

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Veterans Memorial Library continued

Lancaster Regional Airport Thinking about visiting your family in DFW? Consider flying in to the Lancaster Regional Airport!

Come Visit today!

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Full Service JET-A Fuel Full Service 100LL Fuel Self Service JET-A Fuel Self Service 100LL Fuel Aircraft Towing Ground Power Units (GPU) Services Hangar Space Ramp Space Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) Control • Facility Maintenance • Quality Control • Respond to Airport Emergencies

Country View Golf Club

This beautiful Lancaster wedding and banquet space has wall to ceiling windows that overlooks the 18 hole green. The modern urban flooring and newly renovated banquet space has an attached bar and adjoining patio that wraps around the building with multiple access points for easy flow for your guests. For more information visit www.lancaster-tx.com.

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It’s never too late to start again. That’s what adult basic education is all about – learning skills that will help you get from where you are not to where you want to be.

WorkReadyU is your solution, and it’s completely free.

Are poor English skills keeping you from reaching your goals? Do you need your high school equivalency (GED) to get a job, a promotion or a college diploma?

WorkReadyU offers free English as a second language & GED classes to students who qualify.

In English as second languet classes, you will develop your communication skills in four key areas:

Listening Speaking Reading Writing These language skills will help you communicate better…which can lead to a better job, more money and improved relationships.

GED classes are available in English and Spanish.

The WorkReadyU program has a team of caring instructors. They will help you increase your academic skills wit small GED classes and handsͲ on learning. You can move forward at your own pace and choose a class that best fits your schedule.

GED classes will develop your skills in five key areas: 1. Reading 2. Writing 3. Math 4. Science 5. Social Studies

Programs include: • Business Management • Computer Information Technology • Commercial Music and more!

For more information or to register, call 972Ͳ860Ͳ8201 or on the web at cedarvalleycollege.edu Day, evening, and weekend courses available!

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Residential Solid Waste Regular Trash is picked up ONCE a week. All trash must be secured in bags within your GRAY cart.

Recycling is picked up ONCE a week with trash pickup. Everything within the BLUE cart must be recyclable materials.

If at any time you do not comply within the above mentioned guidelines, your address will be documented as NO PICK UP for that week’s collection.

Place all trash items out no later than 7:00 a.m. for pickup between 7:00 a.m.

and 7:00 p.m. on your service days. Please ensure the trash receptacle and the recycle cart are separated by at least three (3) feet, and three (3) feet away from obstacles such as mailboxes, cars, fences, gas meters, and drainage ditches. Please ensure there is a 16-foot clearance above your cart. Position trash cart with the wheels toward the residence.

If you are physically unable to roll your cart or take your recycling cart to your pickup location, help is available.

Disabled individuals may qualify for a manual trash collection by submitting a manual collection form available at City Hall along with a Doctor’s note stating your need for special assistance.

This special assistance program allows the driver to get out of the waste truck and pickup the trash/recycling cart from your property without it being placed by the curb.

For more information or questions please call 972-218-1324.

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Important Numbers: Animal Services Building Inspections/Code Compliance City Career Opportunities City Hall Country View Golf Course Dallas County Health Department (Immunizations) Dallas County Tax Office Development Services Driver’s License Office Economic Development Facility Rentals Fire (Non-Emergency)

972-218-1200 972-218-1200 972-218-1794 972-218-1300 972-227-0995 214-819-1800 214-653-7811 972-218-1200 469-272-9301 972-218-1314 972-218-3706 972-218-2600

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Lancaster Regional Airport Library LISD Administration Municipal Court Parks Operations Planning & Zoning Police (Non-Emergency) Public Works Recreation Center Senior Life Center Texas State Auxiliary Museum Volunteer Opportunities Water/Sewer Repair Water/Utility Billing

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