Lancaster Today! August 2024

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COUNCIL TOWN HALL MEETINGS

A town hall meeting is a public gathering organized by local government officials to engage with the community These informal events foster open dialogue, building trust and cooperation between officials and constituents

ONTHLY HOME SECURITY CHECKS

SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT

Senior citizens aged 62 and over can receive a $5 00 discount on both sewer and water utility bills

To sign up, fill out the form available at the utility billing desk in City Hall Remember to bring your driver's license for identification and ensure the water bill is in your name

City Council meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month!

It is the alarm owner’s responsibility to prevent false alarms and to ensure that all users of the system are trained in the use of the system

For more information, click here to be directed to our city website

Whether it is a Summer vacation or a month-long excursion, the Lancaster Police Department wants to help make your vacation an enjoyable one.

The Residential Security Check Program is to be used when you will be out on a weekend trip or a month-long excursion and no one should be at the home unless authorized The Lancaster Police Department will patrol by your residence and check to ensure it is safe

Click here to get directed to our city website, fill out the request form, and fax it to (972) 218-2790 or bring it to the Lancaster Police Department at least 72 hours prior to your planned trip. Forms are only accepted and processed Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8 a m to 5 p.m.

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CITY COUNCIL TOWN CITY COUNCIL TOWN

HALL MEETINGS HALL MEETINGS

Council wants to hear from you! Council wants to hear from you!

A council town hall meeting is a public gathering typically organized by local government officials, such as city council members, to engage with the community. Town hall meetings are often informal and allow for open dialogue between officials and constituents, helping to build trust and cooperation These meetings serve several purposes:

Information Sharing: Officials provide updates on various issues, projects, and plans affecting the community

Public Input: Residents have the opportunity to voice their opinions, ask questions, and express concerns about local issues.

Transparency: These meetings promote transparency in government operations and decision-making processes

Community Engagement: They foster a sense of community and encourage active participation from residents in local governance.

Help Us Choose the Theme for Our Help Us Choose the Theme for Our Next Annual Christmas Parade and Next Annual Christmas Parade and Festival! Festival!

The holiday season is near, and we're excited to plan our next Annual Christmas Parade and Festival. This year, we want YOU to help us choose a magical theme!

Whether it's nostalgic, modern, or whimsical, we want your ideas. Submit your theme suggestions by September 15, 2024 to vford@lancaster-tx.com.

We can't wait to see your festive ideas!

6:30PM-8:30PM Lancaster Recreation Center Grand Hall 1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy.

8/20

District6-MayorProTem BettyGooden-Davis

8/22

District1-Councilwoman CarolStrain-Burk

8/27

District 4 - Councilmen Derrick Robinson

The City of Lancaster

ispleasedtoinviteyouandyourcommunitytoparticipateinthe CommunityNationalNightOutCityWideEvent(NNO)onTuesday, August6,2024.NeighborhoodsareencouragedtosupportNational NightOutwiththetraditionaldisplayofoutdoorlightsandfrontporch vigils,and/orplanningactivitiessuchasacook-outorblockparty, hostingactivitiesforkidsandice-breakergamesforadults.

Thisexcitingeventallowsresidentstheopportunitytopromotepolicecommunitypartnerships;crime,drugandviolenceprevention,public safety,andneighborhoodunity,sendingamessagetocriminalsthat theneighborhoodsareorganizedandfightingbackagainstcrime

JoinusonOctober1,2024,atthePublicSafetyBuildingforanevening ofcommunityfunandspirit Enjoyactivitieslikebouncehousesforkids, livemusic,andvendorgiveaways.Businesses,organizations,and agenciescanreserveatablebycompletinganeventapplicationby September8,2024,at5:00p.m.Don'tmissthischancetoconnect withourcommunity!

NNOwillbeobservedonTues. August6and Tues.October1!

Wewanttohelpensureyour NNOeventisanabsolute success! Letusbeyoursourceto answeranyquestionsor concernsyoumayhave.Scan QRcodeformoreinformation onNNOeventsinLancaster.

2nd Saturday

GetreadyfortheSecondSaturdayBacktoSchool Bash!Diveintoaworldoffunwithfreeschool suppliesgiveaways, bouncehouses,and interactivegames,allwhileourDJspinsthe hottesttrackstokeepthepartyvibealive.Explorea varietyoflocalvendorsofferingcoolgoodiesand essentialresources,anddon’tforgettocheckout thespecialpromotionsfrombusinessesaround thehistoricsquare Butthat’snotall!Groovetolive music,savordeliciousfoodanddrinks.

Sograbyourfamily,rallyyourfriends,andjoinus forafun-filledextravaganzathatwillmakethe startoftheschoolyearfeellikeaparty!Markyour calendarsandgetreadytohaveablast!

Saturday, August 10th Lancaster Historic Square

LANCASTER RECREATION CENTER LANCASTER RECREATION CENTER

The Fitness Atrium The Fitness Atrium

The facility features scenic The facility features scenic views, televisions, and access to views, televisions, and access to locker rooms. The available locker rooms. The available equipment includes elliptical, equipment includes elliptical, treadmills, exercise bikes, treadmills, exercise bikes, weight machines and free weight machines and free weights. weights.

We offer tours of the fitness

We offer tours of the fitness atrium, including an overview of atrium, including an overview of basic machine use and a walk- basic machine use and a walkthrough of the amenities and through of the amenities and locker rooms. locker rooms. To schedule a date and time, stop by the To schedule a date and time, stop by the front desk or call 972-218-3700. front desk or call 972-218-3700.

Hours of Operation Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Monday - Thursday: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED

Our goal is to earn your trust here at Lancaster Regional Airport.

We are only 20 minutes from downtown Dallas and offer a full-range of fixed-base operator (FBO) services.

Lancaster Regional Airport: 950 Ferris Road, Lancaster, TX 75146

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Did you know that Lancaster's city council

Did you know that Lancaster's city council has identified community pride and litter has identified community pride and litter abatement as a strategic objective? abatement as a strategic objective?

Ittakes2-5yearsforatossedcigarettebuttto breakdown,andONEMILLIONYEARSfora plasticbottletobreakdown. Ifyouseeit,pickitup.Therearemanybenefitsto havingacleancommunity.Higherproperty values,communitypride,senseofownershipin ourcommunity,attractionofnewbusinesses, andamoreattractiveenvironment.

Adopt-A-SpotProgram

Adopters will agree to a minimum of a 1-year agreement, renewable upon approval. Litter pick-up will be at a minimum of 1 time per month during the 1-year adoption period. One of the pick-ups must occur on the City of Lancaster's Annual TrashOff.

The City of Lancaster will be responsible for supplying trash bags, pick up and disposal of trash bags after each group completes clean up in their adopted area.

The Adopt-a-Spot program is a joint effort between your City government and the residents to keep our rights-of-way and neighborhoods clean and beautiful. Click here to download and fill out your application.

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DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW?

Pet Socialization is Important!

Exposingyourpettodifferentpeople,places,and otheranimalshelpsthembecomewell-adjusted totheirenvironmentandbuildsconfidence. Socializationcanreduceanxietyandbehavioral issues,makingyourpetmorerelaxedandfriendly invarioussituations.

Microchipping Works!

Microchippingyourpetensuresthey canalwaysfindtheirwayback homeiflost.

Aquick,fastandpainlessprocedure providespeaceofmind!

VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY

PROGRAM STEPS: PROGRAM STEPS:

Reach out to the city to join the Cost Share program.

(If funds are unavailable, you'll be added to the list for the following year. When funds are available, you'll receive a letter asking if you still wish to participate.)

If confirmed by resident to participate, city staff will assess your sidewalk repair needs. (You'll receive a cost share quote, a sketch of the repair area, and a 30-day payment deadline.)

A contract will be prepared with the property owner and the city completes the work, which comes with a one-year warranty.

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