July is Parks & Rec Month!

Since 1985, people in the U.S. have celebrated Parks & Rec Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation and to recognize the professionals who maintain our country’s local, state and community parks. This year’s theme, Where Community Grows, celebrates how parks and recreation bring people together, provide essential services and foster the growth of our communities. To join the City’s celebration, follow @FarmersBranchParksandRec on Facebook.com.

This MOnth at the Firehouse Theatre

DAT PHAN & FRIENDS COMEDY SHOW

July 7-8 | Mature Audiences | Tickets Starting at $30

Dat Phan is the original winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and an inductee in the Smithsonian’s Top 10 Most Influential Vietnamese-American Individuals. His culturally insightful comedy inspects ridiculous stereotypes with the mission to share a more positive portrayal of Asian-Americans.

DISNEY’S NEWSIES

July 20 – August 13 | All Ages | Tickets Starting at $32

Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who, along with his fellow newsies and a beautiful reporter, takes action against New York City’s greedy publishing giant.

Free Events

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS AT THE LIBRARY

CREATURE TEACHER

July 5 | 3 p.m.

SONGS & STORIES

July 12 | 3 p.m.

ANIMAL ADVENTURES

July 19 | 1 p.m.

FIREHOUSE THEATRE

July 26 | 3 p.m.

During Bulk Pickup Week, July 3-7, 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.

July 4th Holiday Hours

• Aquatic Center closes at 5 p.m.

• Rec Center closes at 5 p.m.

• Historical Park closes at 5 p.m.

• City Hall is closed

• Manske Library is closed

• The Branch Connection is closed

• Garbage / recycling will be collected

Register Your Garage Sale

Don’t forget to register your garage sale at least 24 hours before it begins. Registration is free and can be completed online or in person at City Hall. To register online, scan the QR code and select “apply.” You can find the garage sale application under “permits.”

Shredding Event

Saturday, July 15 | 9-11 a.m. | City Hall | Residents only

Residents can responsibly and securely discard household documents free of binders, clips and magnets. Only sensitive documents should be brought to the event. Magazines, junk mail and any other non-sensitive documents should be recycled or disposed of using normal collection services.