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Cajun Night at the Grove
The City is partnering with Roots Southern Table to host their annual crawfish boil at this month’s Denton Drive Live! And, to turn up the spice, the event will feature live music from Grammy Award Winner Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, as well as Jean-Pierre and the Zydeco Angels. Join us for this award-winning concert series on Saturday, June 10 from 6-10 p.m. at the Grove at Mustang Station. As always, the event is free and will include free kids activities such as face painting and balloon artists. Crawfish will be sold by the plate while supplies last, or you can pre-purchase an all-you-can-eat ticket at dentondrivelive.com/june2023. Beer, wine and other food options will also be available for purchase.
Nature Preserve Reopening
The John F. Burke Nature Preserve has reopened to the public while construction crews make final touches. The 104-acre preserve has undergone an extensive renovation. To get an inside look at the new improvements, scan the QR code and watch a recent walkthrough with Parks staff.
Citizen Survey
This month, the City will partner with Polco to conduct our Annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey. The survey will include questions about quality of life, important characteristics of the community, services provided by the City and priorities for the future. Your responses will guide us to better understand your experiences, needs, concerns and opinions, and will help shape our future planning and budget decisions.
An official grand reopening, which will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a trail tour, will be hosted on Friday, May 19 from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, visit farmersbranchtx.gov/JBNP.
Scan the QR code to register with Polco, our online engagement tool designed to receive ongoing and reliable feedback from verified members of our community.
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During Bulk Pickup Week, June 5-9, the Green Grabber will pick up bulk items such as furniture, large appliances, and other items that cannot be placed in a garbage bag. Visit farmersbranchtx.gov/brushbulky for more information.
Free Fun at the Library
SUMMER READING 2023: CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER!
June 3 – July 28 | All Ages
Every hero has a humble beginning. Choose your character and brave adventurous novels, discover the facts hiding in nonfiction stacks, explore a new genre, search for treasure hidden within each book and complete your quest toward the grand prize!
Join the fun at any time by visiting the Library in person.
SUMMER READING KICKOFF: THE QUEST BEGINS
Saturday, June 3 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Manske Library | All Ages
Battle it out at the bean bag toss, conquer a round of miniature golf, get your face painted and travel along the sensory path on your quest to dominate Summer Reading!
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS AT MANSKE LIBRARY
Join us every Wednesday at 3 p.m. for a unique performance!
June 7: Spubbles, a special bubble show
June 14: Raptors presented by Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
June 21: Firefighters Are Friends
June 28: Secret Agent Magic Show with Magician James Wand
Teen Fire and REscue Academy
Through a partnership with the Fire Department, Parks & Recreation offers a hands-on teen camp with basic CPR training, search-and-rescue drills and real-life scenario challenges. The week includes tours of training facilities and concludes with an awards ceremony.
This year’s academy will take place the week of June 5 and is limited to 14 participants, ages 13-18. The fee is $50 for residents and $65 for non-residents. For more information, and to register, visit fbyouthcamps.com.
Fight the Bite
Remember the five d’s as your best defense against mosquitoes.
• Drain standing water in your backyard and neighborhood, change out pet water and bird baths daily, and treat swimming pools.
• Apply insect repellent that contains DEET
• Dress in light-colored long sleeves and long pants when outside.
• Stay indoors at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
• Keep doors and windows closed to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
Make the Solar Switch
Sign up for the Solar Switch program to find out the estimated cost of installing solar panels on your home. Solar Switch is a group purchasing program that provides bulk discounts for solar panel installation with vetted installers. For more information, visit farmersbranchtx.gov.
Willy Wonka Jr.
June 24 & 25 | Firehouse Theatre | Tickets Starting at $18
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, along with new songs, the musical is guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit thefirehousetheatre.com.
June BULK PICKUP Week
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