Life by the Bay 1st Quarter Newsletter 2025

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Learnvaluableinformationabouthowthe CityofLaPorteconductssecureand accurateelectionsfortheCityandLPISD.

Localcommunitymemberswillhaveachance toseewhatgoesonbehindthescenesinlocal electionswhentheCityofLaPortehostsitsfirst CitizensElectionAcademythisspring!The Academycomprisesfourmodulesdesignedto enhanceunderstandingoftheTexaselection processatthelocalgovernmentlevel.Course participantswillembarkonajourneythat rangesfromvoterregistrationtotabulating electionresults.

TheCitizensElectionAcademyisfreeandopentoall 16yearsofageorolder,withprioritygiventoLaPorte residents.Spaceislimitedandregistrationisrequired toattend.RegistrationopensJanuary2,2025,at LaPorteTX.gov/ElectionAcademy. SessionswillbeFebruary18and25,from5-8p.m.,at CityHall,604WestFairmontParkway.

FeelfreetocontacttheCity Secretary'sOfficeat CitySecretary@LaPorteTX.gov or281-470-5019with questions. Generalelectioninformation isalsoavailableat LaPorteTX.gov/Elections.

AshleyLovercheck

AshleyhasservedtheLaPortecommunitysinceSeptember2013, holdingincreasingresponsibilitiesintheFinanceDepartmentand workingasourBuyerinPurchasing.ThisisthesecondtimeAshley hasbeenrecognizedasanEmployeeoftheQuarter.Ashleywas nominatedthisquarterbyElizabethAnderson,ateammateinHRwho sharedherviewsonhowAshleylivesoutourCoreValues Respect–Ashleydemonstratesdailyhowshecaresaboutour communityinthewayshehelpsotheremployees.Ashley consistentlyhelpsteammateswithallquestionstheymighthave aboutpurchasingcards,RequestsForProposals(RFPs),andmore Integrity–SpeakingofRFPs,Ashleydemonstratesworking ethicallyandhonestlythroughherroleinthiscriticalprocess. TransparencyandgoodstewardshiparecriticalintheCity’s financialactivitiesandAshleymaintainsboth Service–Whetherit’shelpingloaditemsthatwerepurchased throughanauctionorassistingvendorsastheyrestocksupplies atCityHall,Ashleyisalwaysreadytoserve.Puttingothersfirst, evenwhenitmeanspausingworkonherowntasks,issomething Ashleyisknownfor

Excellence–AshleyisaCertifiedProfessionalPublicBuyeranda CertifiedTexasContractDeveloper.Shecontinuallylooksforways toimproveandincreaseherknowledgesothatsheexceeds expectationsinallaspectsofherrole.

Ashleyisafantasticexampletoallofherteammatesoftaking advantageofopportunitiestomaketheLaPortecommunitybetter eachday.Congratulations,Ashley,andthankyouforeverythingyou do!

ChildhoodImmunizations

Adrive-throughimmunizationclinic willbeheldfrom9AM-12PMonFebruary8 attheCityofLaPorteEMSHeadquarters. Vaccinesareavailableforchildren 18yearsofageandyounger; nofeeandnoappointmentrequired.

ChildSafetySeatInspections

Freecarseatchecksareprovidedbyacertified technician.Carseatchecksareavailableby appointmentonlyonthefollowingdatesat EMSHeadquarters,10428SpencerHighway: 1/30,2/27,3/27 Call281-470-0054foranappointment.

CPRTraining

TheCityofLaPorteEMSisofferingthefollowing CPRcoursesatEMSheadquarters: 1/18–Heartsaver$28 2/15–HealthcareProvider$32 3/15-Heartsaver$28

Cashpaymentisdueonthedayoftheclass. Classesareheld8:30AM-12:00PM. 281-471-9244

SafeRiders

Freechildsafetyseatsareprovidedtofamilieswho qualify.PleasecontactLt.Meekinsat281-840-0308 orMeekinsS@LaPorteTX.govforanappointment. Appointmentsavailableon: 1/14,2/11,3/11

This February, in celebration of Valentine’s Day, La Porte Municipal Court will once again host our “Love is in the Air” event. Judge Janikka Bratton will be performing weddings and vow renewals at no cost for La Porte employees and residents by appointment only for the month of February. For more information, visit LaPorteTX.gov/LoveWins

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Haveyourecentlymoved?Changedyourname? Can'trememberthelasttimeyouvoted?

Formoreelectioninformation,visitLaPorteTX.gov/Electionsor contacttheCitySecretary'sOfficeatCitySecretary@LaPorteTX.govor281-470-5021. Voterregistrationtakes30daystobecomevalid,sodon'twait! AREYOUELECTIONREADY?

Elregistrodevotantestarda30díasenservalida,asíquenoseespere!

Tehasmudadorecientemente?Cambiastetunombre? Norecuerdaslaúltimavezquevotaste?

ParaobtenermásinformaciónsobrelaseleccionesvisiteaLaPorteTX.gov/Eleccioneso comuníqueseconlaOficinadeSecretariadelaCiudadusandoelcorreoelectrónico CitySecretary@LaPorteTX.govollamealnúmero281-470-5021.

Ages 21 and up. Team registration for $400 per team. Maximum 8 teams accepted. Sunday afternoon/evening games from 4:00pm – 8:00pm at the La Porte Recreation & Fitness Center, 1322 S Broadway. Registration open January 6 – February 17 (or closes when full). Season runs March 2 – May 11, with 8 guaranteed games including playoffs!

Registration open for 3rd-8th Grade from January 1 – February 25, for $50 per player. Player jersey included! Practices & games held at the La Porte Recreation & Fitness Center, 1322 S Broadway. One practice per week with games on Saturdays. Practices begin the week of March 11. Season games run from April 6 – May 19. Volunteer coaches needed!

Registration open for 1st – 8th Grade from January 1 – February 25, for $60 per player. NFL Flag reversible jersey & flag belt included! Practices & games held at Fairmont Park, 3540 Farrington. One practice per week with games on Saturdays. Practices begin the week of March 11. Season games run from April 6 – May 19. Volunteer coaches needed!

When school is out, we’ve got you covered! We have one-day camps for Grades K – 6th on January 2, 3 & 15, February 16 & 19, and April 1. Campers will participate in a variety of activities including group games, arts & crafts, and more! Camp will be held from 7:30AM – 5:30PM at the Jennie Riley Community Center, 322 N 4th Street. $20 per camper (per day) and space is limited to 30 campers (per day). Registration ongoing.

Held every 2nd Friday of the month (Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10). Open to K – 6th Grade for only $15 per child. Filled with fun themes, crafts, games, pizza, a movie and more! Dinner is served at 6:30PM. Held from 5:00PM –10:00PM at the Jennie Riley Community Center, 322 N 4th Street, in January & February, and at the La Porte Parks & Recreation Special Services Center, 1302 S Broadway, in March, April & May. Maximum 30 participants. Registration ongoing.

Open to K – 6th

Grade and packed with new friends, games, crafts, a field trip, and more! Camp will be held at the La Porte Parks & Recreation Special Services Center, 1302 S Broadway, from March 11 – 15. Camp hours are 7:30AM – 5:30PM. Registration open January 1 – March 8 (or closes when full). Maximum 50 campers. Camp fee is $60 per camper. Campers should bring a sack lunch, refillable water bottle, and 2 snacks each day.

Registration for all Parks & Recreation programming is available online at LaPorteTX.gov/Register or by visiting the La Porte Recreation & Fitness Center, located at 1322 S. Broadway.

Did you know? The La Porte Parks & Recreation Department publishes a program guide three times a year full of information on recreation, fitness, special programs, events, and more! Check it out at LaPorteTX gov/FunTimes

FUN TIMES NEWS

HIRING FOR SUMMER JOBS!

Looking for a fun summer job? The City of La Porte Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications for Summer Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, and Pool Managers! Apply online at laportetx.gov/jobs beginning February 1.

OPEN HOUSE

Summer Camp Registration opens April 1!

Getreadytoelevate yourfitnessjourney! Ournewlyrenovated FitnessCenteropensits doorsonJanuary13th,but youcangetanearlylook! Expectfreshcolors, modernlockerrooms,a redesignedlayout,andallnewselectorized equipment.

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StaytheweekendinLaPorteby joiningusforFirstFridayson April4andMainStreetTrade DaysonApril5!

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