MAY 2023: DEER IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT business updates

DEER PARK LIBRARY new programs and other information

HAVE YOU HEARD? what's new in city resources

PARKS & RECREATION art park players update

SAN JACINTO MONUMENT & MUSEUM program updates and other info.

N E P O W O N

oodhouse BBQ is now open and located at 2424 Center St in Deer Park. The owners are Damitrius Aguilar and McKenzie Cañas, the daughter of former Cattle Drive BBQ owner, Jesse Cañas. Get ready, because they have brought back your past favorite recipes to their second-generation restaurant. You can see the menu on their Facebook page.

@WoodHouse BBQ

281-884-8766

DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY May 2023 Events

Recurring Programs FEATURED FRIDAY

The Looming Winter Storm: A Brief Presentation about the Battle of Stalingrad and its significance to World War II. May 19 at 11:00 AM

MONTHLY MOVIES Tuesday Classic Movies: May 9 at 10:30 AM Thursday Movie Matinee: May 25 at 4:00 PM Check Library website for titles.

CHAT & COLOR Adults: May 10 from 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM All Ages: May 10 from 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM

TEENS ONLY PROGRAMS Teen Advisory Board: May 2 at 4:15 PM Teen Game Day: May 4 & 18 from 4:00- 6:00 PM

DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY Child Programs

MAY KIDS CRAFT

Mother's Day Craft Facebook Live May 9 at 3:30 PM In-Person Craft May 9 at 4:00 PM

Take-and-Make craft kits available starting May 5 at the Circulation desk.

Suggested ages 5-11

STORYTIME: Toddlers: Thursdays in May at 10:15 AM Preschoolers: Thursdays in May at 11:00 AM NOTE: May 18 will be the last storytime of the month. Regular storytime will resume June 8.

FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT DEERPARKTX.GOV/LIBRARY

DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY Teen Programs 12-18

*MAY CREATIVITEEN TIME Mini Cake Decorating May 3 at 4:15 PM

TEEN ART CAMP SUMMER 2023 WEDNESDAYS AT 3:00 PM

June 7- Easy DIY Watercolor Prints June 14- Bead Lizard Keychains June 21-Personalized Buttons June 28- Mini Macrame Keychains July 12-Perler Beading July 19-Drip Pour Painting

Volunteer Opportunity

*SUMMER VOLUNTEEN APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE Ages 13-18 Check our website or Facebook page for details.

Deadline to apply is May 19. *This program requires registration; call us at 281-478-7208 to sign up.

DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR May 30- June 3 Proceeds are used to help fund our Summer Reading Program prizes. We appreciate your support!

Adult Programs

MYSTERIES & MORE BOOK CLUB 'Magpie Murders' by Anthony Horowitz: May 9 at 4:00 PM

*UPCOMING COMPUTER CLASSES SATURDAY AT 10:30 AM May 6- Excel 2016: Formulas & Functions

*ADULT CRAFTPAINTING WITH A (MOCK) TWIST SPRING EDITION May 17 at 2:00 PM *This program requires registration; call us at 281-478-7208 to sign up.

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D R A E H Enroll In Text-to-Pay! The City of Deer Park offers a Text-to-Pay service that allows customers to pay their utility bill anytime, anywhere through text message. Customers can enroll by calling (281) 478-7200, selecting option 1 and then option 4, and providing their utility account number and street address. Once enrolled, customers will receive a text message notification after each bill is generated and can pay by replying with the word “Pay”.

Meetings Livestream Update You can listen to the livestream & archives of all City Council, Boards, Commissions, Committees, & Districts Meetings at https://deerparktx.gov/livestream

CITY OF DEER PARK PARKS AND RECREATION

MAY 5, 6

NOW PLAYING “I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!” I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! IS A MUSICAL REVUE THAT HUMOROUSLY EXPLORES THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS. FROM DATING TO MARRIAGE, THE SHOW CELEBRATES THE JOYS AND PAINS OF THE MATING GAME WITH INSIGHTFUL AND HILARIOUS COMMENTARY. IT HAS BECOME ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING OFF-BROADWAY MUSICALS OF ALL TIME AND RESONATES WITH AUDIENCES WHO SEE THEIR OWN LIVES REFLECTED ON STAGE.

SHOW ONLY

$20 $40

DINNER & SHOW

SHOW ONLY

$20 $40

DINNER & SHOW

CITY OF DEER PARK PARKS AND RECREATION

J U L Y 7 , 8 , 9 , 1 4 , 1 5 , 1 6 , 2 1 , 2 2 , 2 0 2 3

COMING SOON

THE MUSIC MAN THE MUSIC MAN FOLLOWS FAST-TALKING SALESMAN HAROLD HILL WHO SPELLS OUT “TROUBLE” IN HIS BEST SALES PITCH AS HE CONS THE PEOPLE OF RIVER CITY INTO ORGANIZING A BOYS’ BAND, DESPITE THE FACT THAT HE DOESN’T KNOW A TROMBONE FROM A TREBLE CLEF. HAROLD DOESN’T COUNT ON FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE TOWN LIBRARIAN HOWEVER, AND WHAT ENSUES IS A FAST-PACED ROMANTIC COMEDY THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE!

San Jacinto Monument & Museum

The San Jacinto Monument & Museum offers a variety of familyfriendly events throughout the year, including reenactments, festivals, and educational programs. Some popular events include the Battle of San Jacinto reenactment, the Fourth of July celebration, and the Festival of Lights during the holiday season. Check the museum's website for a full calendar of events and plan your visit accordingly. Don't miss out on these fun and educational opportunities for the whole family!

UPCOMING EVENTS May 6:

Bird Watching at the Battlefield; 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; free Every first Saturday of the month, we open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site.

Location: San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

May 6: San Jacinto Family Day: Candy Cartridges; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum; Child entry is free with the purchase of an adult ticket Make your own replica cartridge using candy in place of the bullet and gunpowder.

Location: San Jacinto Monument

May 7: Candy Cartridges; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum Make your own replica cartridge using candy in place of the bullet and gunpowder.

Location: San Jacinto Monument

San Jacinto Monument & Museum

CONTINUED May 13:

Battleground Bike Tour; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; free Stretch your legs and honor the memory of the Texas Revolution with a guided bike tour of the battleground.

Location: Meet in front of the San Jacinto Monument by the flag poles

May 14: Battleground Van Tour; tours are one hour and start at 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.; free Discover the San Jacinto Battleground like you've never seen it before on a staff-led van tour of the battlefield. Tours start shortly after the showing of Texas Forever!

Location: Gather in the main lobby of the San Jacinto Monument. Ask at the ticket kiosk to sign up.

May 20: Feeding an Army: Campfire Bread; 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; free Make campfire bread just like the soldiers in the Texas Army Location: outside the San Jacinto Museum May 27: Boom: Cannon Demonstration; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; free Cannon firing demonstration on the hour and half hour Location: outside the San Jacinto Museum May 27: Battleground Van Tour; tours are one hour and start at 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.; free Discover the San Jacinto Battleground like you've never seen it before on a staff-led van tour of the battlefield. Tours start shortly after the showing of Texas Forever!!

Location: Gather in the main lobby of the San Jacinto Monument. Ask at the ticket kiosk to sign up.