It’s Fire Prevention Month!
Each year, October is proclaimed Fire Prevention Month, as the City’s “Branch Brigade” firefighter characters and other Fire Department staff take important safety messages to schools and the community. This year’s theme, Cooking Safety Starts with You, serves to reduce kitchen fires and accidents by reminding everyone to stay alert and use caution when cooking.
The Fire Department offers the following safety tips for residents to use when cooking at home:
• Always keep a close eye on what you are cooking, and set a timer for reminders.
• Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove to prevent them from being bumped in passing or grabbed by a child.
For more information, visit facebook.com/farmersbranchfire or the following public education websites: fpw.org and sparky.org.
Earn Girl Scout BAdges at Historical Park
Visit fbhistoricalpark.com for more information. To schedule a workshop, call 972-919-8735.
PATCH IN A BAG: CELEBRATING JULIETTE LOW’S BIRTHDAY
Monday, October 2 | $20 per Scout
This workshop includes the patch and activities needed to meet the requirements. Bags are limited, and reservations may be made for individual scouts or troops. The workshop is recommended for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors.
PATCH WORKSHOP: BRAINHEALTH
Monday, October 9 | 1 - 3 p.m.
$20 per Scout
In this workshop, scouts will spark their curiosity, creativity and courage through hands-on activities. They will discover their unique brain powers, connect with others creatively, and inspire brain-healthy living.
The workshop includes the patch, plus a 30-minute yoga session with Rotha. Scouts will need to bring a towel or yoga mat and water.
The workshop is recommended for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors. Space is limited, and registration is required.
PRIVATE BADGE WORKSHOPS
$20 per Scout, includes all materials
Daisies: Good Neighbor and Outdoor Art Maker
Brownies: Celebrating Community, My Family Story and Outdoor Art Creator
Juniors: Flowers, Gardener, Inside Government, Outdoor Art Explorer, Playing the Past and Social Butterfly Cadettes: Outdoor Art Apprentice
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Prescription Drug Disposal
CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
October 3 is National Night Out
Neighborhoods Encouraged to Register Parties
On Tuesday, October 3, neighborhoods will be spending the evening outdoors, presenting a united front against residential crime, during the City’s Annual National Night Out. Block parties and backyard barbecues will be hosted throughout Farmers Branch, allowing neighbors to get to know each other and foster the familiarity that promotes awareness. Anyone planning a National Night Out party is encouraged to register their gathering with the Police Department by calling 972-919-9304. Registered parties will be visited by as many members of the Farmers Branch City Council, City staff and Police Department as possible.
Constitutional Amendment Election
EARLY VOTING
OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 3
Manske Library
(Other voting locations to be determined by Dallas County.)
Oct. 23 - 27 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Oct. 28 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Oct. 29 12 - 6 p.m.
Oct. 30 – Nov. 3 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 7
Tree Giveaway
The City will be giving away a limited number of trees to Farmers Branch residents on Saturday, October 14.
7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Manske Library
(Other voting locations to be determined by Dallas County.)
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a campaign that reflects the DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health. The campaign encourages the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a means of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction.
Please note that syringes, intravenous solutions and injectable medications cannot be accepted.
A year-round drug vault is also available in the lobby of the Police Department Administration Building. For more information, call 972-919-9135.
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Trees must be reserved in advance and are limited to one tree per household. Online reservations begin at noon on September 28 and can be made by visiting the Sustainability & Public Health webpage at farmersbranchtx.gov.
After reserving your tree, you must pick it up during the Tree Giveaway event, which will be hosted from 9 to 11 a.m. on October 14 at Dallas College Brookhaven Campus.
The Tree Giveaway is an annual event that was created to support our tree canopy, which provides numerous environmental, economic and health benefits.
The last day to register to vote is October 10, and you must apply for mail-by-ballot by October 27. For more information, visit dallascountyvotes.org.
Your guide to fall and Halloween events in Farmers Branch
Clean out your cabinets and make your home safer by disposing of outdated prescription drugs.
Farmers Branch Police Department partners with the DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day,
Kids in the Kitchen!
Spooky Cookie
Sun| Oct 1 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Farmers Branch Historical Park
$50 per person | Ages 7+|Registration Required
Ghosts, goblins, and ghouls, oh my! Get ready for the spooky season with this super fun cookie decorating class. Kids will learn several cookie decorating techniques with royal icing and take home their creepy cute creations. All supplies and materials will be provided, and we recommend you bring an apron.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. fbhistoricalpark.com
Spooky Pooch with Musician David Gates
Sat | Oct 14 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Barney Wood Bark Park | Free
Join us for a furr-tastic, doggy-friendly Halloween celebration filled with food, dog-friendly vendors, live music, and plenty of photo ops! Food and drinks will be available to purchase. Please note no outside food or beverages will be allowed in the dog park during the event. farmersbranch.dog
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