Deer in the Spotlight: October 2022 Edition

DEER IN THE

SPOTLIGHT

A MONTHLY PUBLICATION FROM THE CITY OF DEER PARK OCTOBER 2022 EDITION

TABLE OF CONTENTS Parks and Recreation • 2 Public Works • 3 Animal Shelter • 4 Police Department • 6-7 Art Park Players • 8-9 Library • 10-13 San Jacinto Monument Update • 14-16

PUMPKIN SPLASH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 6PM-8PM DOW PARK POOL $10 PER PERSON

This harvest season our pumpkin patch will make a huge splash! Yes, pumpkins will float! Come and take a swim and pick our your favorite pumpkin from our floating pumpkin patch. Admission includes one pumpkin per person, pumpkin decorating

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and 1 hour and 30 minutes of swim time.

Everyone entering the pool facility, adults and children, must pay an entry fee. Buy tickets online! Tickets are non-refundable.

You will not be mailed a physical ticket but will be checked in by name at the event.

DEER PARK HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022 2PM-5PM JIMMY BURKE ACTIVITY CENTER TICKETS FOR PUMPKIN TOWN ARE $5 FOR 15 CARNIVAL RIDE WRISTBANDS ARE $8 FOR UNLIMITED RIDES DURING EVENT TIME

Make us part of your Halloween festivities.

We will have carnival rides, Pumpkin Town and a costume contest with a Down Home Pumpkin theme. Pumpkin Town tickets and carnival ride wristbands will be on sale at the Community center beginning October 10 from 9am - 5pm.

TREE LIGHTING SPECTACULAR AT PATRICK'S CABIN T h e Ci t y o f De e r P a r k T r e e L i g h t i n g Sp e c t a c u l a r a t Pa t r i c k ' s Ca b i n Ch r i s t ma s T o wn wi l l b e h e l d o n No v e mb e r 17, 2022. T h e e v e n t b e g i n s a t 5: 30 PM a n d e n d s a t 8 P M. T h i s e v e n t wi l l f e a t u r e h o l i d a y a c t i v i t i e s f o r t h e wh o l e f a mi l y ! E x p e r i e n c e De e r P a r k a s o u r f i r s t s e t t l e r s t e l l t h e s t o r y o f h o w we c a me t o b e " T h e Bi r t h p l a c e o f T e x a s . " E n j o y Ch r i s t ma s f e s t i v i t i e s wh i c h i n c l u d e , h a y r i d e s , t o u r s o f t h e h i s t o r i c Pa t r i c k ' s Ca b i n a n d s i p a p p l e c i d e r a t t h e Si me o n We s t Ca mp f i r e . Ca mp f i r e s t o r i e s wi l l i n c l u d e " T wa s t h e Ni g h t Be f o r e Ch r i s t ma s " wh i l e Ch r i s t ma s c a r o l s r i n g i n t h e b a c k g r o u n d .

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I n a d d i t i o n t o a l l o f t h e wo n d e r f u l Ch r i s t ma s a c t i v i t i e s , l i v e e n t e r t a i n me n t , s h o p p i n g a n d o t h e r a c t i v i t i e s wi l l s u r r o u n d o u r Ch r i s t ma s T r e e L i g h t i n g t h a t wi l l t a k e p l a c e a t 6 P M. T h i s e v e n t i s F RE E t o a t t e n d . Be s u r e t o b r i n g c a s h t o e n j o y c o n c e s s i o n s a n d s h o p t i l l y o u d r o p a t t h e Ge n e r a l St o r e a n d K r i s K r i n g l e ' s Ma r k e t Pl a c e .

T h i s e v e n t i s i n p a r t n e r s h i p o f t h e Ci t y o f De e r Pa r k , De e r Pa r k Pa r k s a n d Re c r e a t i o n De p a r t me n t , Ar t P a r k P l a y e r s , De e r Pa r k Hi s t o r i c a l Co mmi t t e e a n d t h e Vi s i t De e r P a r k T o u r i s m d i v i s i o n .

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ANNUAL TRASH BAG DISTRIBUTION STARTS OCTOBER 7, 2022 COUPON CARDS WERE MAILED IN LATE SEPTEMBER BRING YOUR YELLOW COUPON! OCTOBER 7TH THROUGH NOON ON OCTOBER 21ST - PICK UP BAGS AT THE JIMMY BURKE ACTIVITY CENTER WEST PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 500 W. 13TH STREET. OPEN WEEKDAYS FROM 6 A.M. TO 6 P.M. OCTOBER 7TH THRU OCTOBER 20TH, AND FROM 6 A.M. TILL NOON ON OCTOBER 21ST. OPEN SATURDAY OCTOBER 8TH AND 15TH FROM 7 A.M. TILL 4 P.M. OCTOBER 24TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 30TH - PICK UP BAGS AT THE UTILITY BILLING DEPARTMENT IN CITY HALL DURING BUSINESS HOURS ON MONDAY- FRIDAY FROM 8 A.M. TO S P.M. ON A DAILY BASIS, DISTRIBUTION OF BAGS AT CITY HALL IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

NOTE: RESIDENTS ARE LIMITED TO TWO FREE BOXES OF GARBAGE BAGS. PICK-UP OF ADDITIONAL GARBAGE BAGS IS PROHIBITED. DISTRIBUTION OF DUPLICATE BAGS WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR WATER ACCOUNT. THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES OF BAGS SOLD AT ANY GIVEN TIME.

VISIT ADOPTABLE ANIMALS FROM LOCAL AREA SHELTERS INCLUDING DEER PARK, LA PORTE, FRIENDSWOOD, AND BAYTOWN. ADDITIONALLY, RESCUE GROUPS INCLUDING A NEW DAWN PET RESCUE AND 3 LITTLE PITTIES RESCUE WILL HAVE ADOPTABLE ANIMALS ON-SITE.

lIVE IN CONCERT! "OMG" & "BIG NOYZZ" JOIN THE DEER PARK ANIMAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION CENTER FOR ITS 2ND ANNUAL WOOFSTOCK EVENT ON

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 FROM 12 PM – 8 PM. THIS FAMILY-

FRIENDLY, FREE EVENT WILL BE HOSTED AT THE JIMMY

BURKE ACTIVITY CENTER, LOCATED AT 500 W THIRTEENTH

STREET, DEER PARK, TX 77536. THIS YEAR’S THEME IS ROCK! WOOFSTOCK OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

DON’T FORGET TO BRING A LAWN CHAIR SO YOU CAN RELAX AND ENJOY LIVE MUSIC! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE.

VISIT THE DEER PARK ANIMAL SHELTER AND ADOPTION CENTER’S FACEBOOK PAGE AND SELECT “EVENTS” FOR MORE INFORMATION! FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS/2210187905826050

ALERT!

The Spud Shack is now open in the former location of Lone Star Tacos at 3811 Center St. The owner is Deer Park resident James Thompson, and the concept is a large menu featuring (of course) baked potatoes with over 20 different options for toppings, plus appetizers, soup, seafood platters, salad bar, desserts and more.

Don’t forget the “Big Kahuna Challenge”, where you can get free potatoes for a year if you finish the 3-pound baked potato filled with 10 toppings in under an hour.

Other menu items include appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads and much more. Visit www.spudshackdp.com for the complete menu.

You can find them on Facebook, or call them for catering at (281) 884-8042.

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, neighborhoods throughout Deer Park are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 38th Annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by the Deer Park Police Department, will involve over 16,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world.

National Night Out, a year-long community building campaign, is designed to: (1) Heighten crime prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Along with the traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most cities and towns celebrate National Night Out with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, festivals, visits from local officials and law enforcement, safety fairs, and youth events.

On October 4, 2022, residents in neighborhoods throughout Deer Park and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. Many neighborhoods throughout Deer Park will be hosting a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, and visits from Police, Fire, EMS, and city officials. National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight to build a safer nation.

National Drug Take Back is Saturday, October 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Police Department parking lot, located at 2911 Center St. This is a drive through, contactless event so please stay in your vehicle. We will be accepting sharps as well as vape pens with the batteries removed. You can also use our permanent Drug Drop Box located in the PD lobby, available 24/7.

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October 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 2022

February 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 2023

Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning, heart pounding, musical thriller, tells the story of masterful barber Sweeney Todd as he returns to London to take his revenge against the corrupt judge who destroyed his life. In his vigilante quest, he meets the cheerfully unhinged pie shop owner Mrs. Lovett, who soon becomes an accomplice in his deadly schemes. Together, they sing their way through murder and mischief to the top of the food chain and will have you laughing hysterically one moment and gasping in surprise the next.

Back by overwhelming popular request, ALWAYS...

PATSY CLINE is a moving and tuneful tribute lovingly told through the eyes of Patsy’s best friend and biggest fan, Louise. This crowd pleaser is the touching musical that follows the girl with the big voice and even bigger heart from live radio through her fame at the Grand Ole Opry, to her early tragic death.

Patsy’s vocal stylings are reborn in heart-felt renditions of “I Fall To Pieces,” “Crazy” and over 20 more of her fabulous hits. Always, in our memories!

Always, a star!

The price of Show Only Tickets has increased from $18 to $20. Dinner and Show remains $40.

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I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! is the witty musical revue that pays tribute to all of us who have ever failed at love, and to those who refuse to fail. From dating and waiting, to love and marriage, through in-laws and infants, to pick-up tips for seniors, the mating game is celebrated in all its glorious pain and joy. An insightful and hilarious musical, this celebrated comedy is the second-longest running OffBroadway musical of all time and will have audiences shouting, "This is my life!”

April 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, May 5, 6, 2023

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!

July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 2023

The price of Show Only Tickets has increased from $18 to $20. Dinner and Show remains $40.

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San Jacinto Monument & Museum

UPCOMING EVENTS October 1: Ammo of the Texas Revolution; drop in between 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; free Learn how bullets were made and how ammunition worked during the Texas Revolution. Kids can also help us make a wax bullet to take home.

Location: outside the San Jacinto Monument October 2: Texas Revolution Touch Table; drop in between 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum Stop by the San Jacinto Museum for a chance to play with replicas of 19thcentury toys, weapons, tools, food, clothing, and much more.

Location: San Jacinto Museum October 8: Cycling Saturday; 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; free Every second Saturday of the month, we open the site two hours early just for cyclists. Come and bike the Birthplace of Texas without worrying about cars.

Location: San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site October 8: 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 October 8: 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.

October 9: 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.

October 15: Dirt Detectives; drop in between 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum.

To celebrate Texas Archeology Month, try your hand at putting together some puzzles of artifacts found at the Battleground, and figure out what they are and what they were used for, just like a real archeologist.

Location: San Jacinto Museum October 15: 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.

October 22: 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.

October 23: Dirt Detectives; drop in between 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum To celebrate Texas Archeology Month, try your hand at putting together some puzzles of artifacts found at the Battleground, and figure out what they are and what they were used for, just like a real archeologist.

Location: San Jacinto Museum October 28: Tales from the Tombstone: A Candlelight Graveyard Tour at the San Jacinto Battleground; 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; $15 for museum members, $20 for nonmembers (buy your tickets in advance) A special candlelight tour of two of our cemeteries to illuminate the real stories of the men and women who lived, fought and died at the San Jacinto Battleground.

Location: San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site October 29: Tales from the Tombstone: A Candlelight Graveyard Tour at the San Jacinto Battleground; 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; $15 for museum members, $20 for nonmembers (buy your tickets in advance) A special candlelight tour of two of our cemeteries to illuminate the real stories of the men and women who lived, fought and died at the San Jacinto Battleground.

Location: San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site