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31 During Bulk Pickup Week, December 4-8, 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.
Kids in the Kitchen
Friendly Reminders
Calling all Farmers Branch registered voters who want to serve their community!
O COCOA BOMB, O COCOA BOMB!
Sunday, December 10 | 1 - 3 p.m. Farmers Branch Historical Park $50 per child | Ages 7+ O Cocoa Bomb, O Cocoa Bomb ... your marshmallows delight us! Participants will learn the basics of working with chocolate, as well as several decorating techniques, to ignite their creativity. Each kid will leave with their own assortment of cocoa bombs just in time to make gift giving sweet. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Visit fbhistoricalpark.com.
The following Boards and Commissions serve an important function in helping to mold public policy decisions for our community:
Appropriate holiday decorations, lights and displays may be in place until February 1.
Be BAttery Safe this Holiday Season
• Animal Shelter Advisory Committee • Arts & Culture Committee • Historical Preservation & Restoration Board • Library Board • Municipal Drainage System Advisory Committee • Parks & Recreation Board • Planning & Zoning Commission • Senior Advisory Board • Sustainability Committee • Zoning Board of Adjustment & Building Code Board of Appeals Applications are now being accepted to serve on any of nearly a dozen Boards and Commissions. Apply at fbboards.com or call City Hall at (972) 247-3131 for more information.
When buying or receiving gifts that utilize lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, remember to follow manufacturing directions for both use and disposal. Li-ion batteries are used in many products; but, when improperly handled or disposed, they can cause harm to people or the environment.
help Spread the Holiday Cheer The holiday season is about generosity, and nothing demonstrates that more than giving to those in need. In that spirit, Metrocrest Services, a nonprofit that provides resources to families and seniors in Farmers Branch, is hosting multiple donation drives.
Stop using Li-ion batteries if you notice any of these problems: odor, change in color or color, over-heating, leaking or odd noises. When storing Li-ion batteries, tape the battery terminals and/or place them in separate plastic bags. Lithium-ion batteries should never go in household garbage or recycling bins. Dispose of your expired lithium-ion batteries at the Dallas County Chemical Collection Center, located at 11234 Plano Rd. in Dallas. The center is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 214-553-1765.
Want to give back, have your voice heard and help lead the City?
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The organization is currently collecting children’s toys, items for teenagers, food for families, and winter coats for all ages, as well as accepting financial donations. You can get involved by making an individual donation or by hosting your own donation drive. Visit metrocrestservices.org to find a drop-off location, to download a toolkit for starting your own drive, or to make a virtual contribution.
Inside: Your Guide to Holiday Happenings in Farmers Branch
Holiday Hours FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 Most City facilities are open Historical Park is closed City Hall is closed Garbage / recycling will be collected
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 Most City facilities open Historical Park is closed
CHRISTMAS EVE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 City facilities are closed
CHRISTMAS DAY MONDAY, DECEMBER 25 City facilities are closed No garbage / recycling collection
NEW YEAR’S DAY MONDAY, JANUARY 1 City facilities are closed No garbage / recycling collection