Branch Review
CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
Election Day is May 4
The ballot will included the following General and Special Elections:
• City Council District 3 David Reid is running unopposed.
• City Council District 5 Candidates are David Merritt, Kyle Burton and Roger Neal.
• Bond Propositions
Propositions A, B and C concern municipal projects that would be funded by City-issued bonds.
• City Charter Amendments Propositions D through M involve issues including eminent domain, the monthly stipend paid to City Councilmembers and the Home Rule Charter.
Visit farmersbranchtx.gov/elections.
VOTING LOCATIONS
Manske Library 13613 Webb Chapel Rd
Brookhaven Campus - Dallas College 3939 Valley View Ln
New Event VEnue Opening
BOOK YOUR NEXT PRIVATE EVENT OR MEETING AT VENUE 1842
Located in the Historical Park, the City’s newest event venue blends contemporary design with vintage elegance in a beautiful setting. Venue 1842 refers to the origin of Farmers Branch, which is felt in the sweeping views of meadow.
The 8100-square-foot event venue can accommodate up to 200 guests and features a main ballroom, bride and groom suites, a warming kitchen and a serving room. For information, and to inquire about booking, visit Venue1842.com.
Holiday Hours
MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 27 Rec Center closes at 5 p.m. Aquatics 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
POND WATER
Sunday, May 26 | 12-6 p.m. Monday, May 27 | 12-5 p.m.
For more information, visit fbh2o.com.
Joya Access
NEW RESIDENT-FIRST POLICY ENACTED AT PARK
Our one-of-a-kind Joya Park has become a very popular attraction in the DFW area. As such, Parks & Recreation has developed a resident-first policy regarding Joya access. On-site park monitors will enforce a capacity limit for non-resident guests, but Farmers Branch residents will not be turned away after it has been reached.
During peak hours, residents will be asked to provide proof of residency by showing an ID or bill with a Farmers Branch address. Learn more at playatjoya.com.
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farmersbranchtx.gov May 2024
EARLY VOTING April 22-26 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. April 27 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. April 28 12 - 6 p.m. April 29-30 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. ELECTION DAY May 4 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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FROG
PARK SEASON OPENING Saturday, May 25 | 12-6
Free Events. Free Fun!
CINCO DE DOGGO
Friday, May 3 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Barney Wood Bark Park
Join us for an evening with dog-friendly vendors, furr-tastic door prizes and photo ops. For more information, visit farmersbranch.dog.
DENTON DRIVE LIVE!
Fusion Latina and Havana NRG
Saturday, May 11 | 6 - 10 p.m. | Historical Park
Denton Drive Live! features the hottest live music in DFW from April to July. Each concert is free and includes free kids activities such as face painting and balloon artists. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase. For more information, and to view the 2024 lineup, visit dentondrivelive.com.
ADULT BOOKS & BREWS
Monday, May 13 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | Manske Library
Expand your reading tastes every month with selected topics from various popular online book challenges while sipping on tea or coffee. This month, read an #OwnVoices book.
KIDS’ DANCE PARTY
Saturday, May 25 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Manske Library
Celebrate the end of the school year with popular kids’ music and your own dance moves! Light refreshments will be provided.
Just for Teens
D&D FOR TEENS
Tuesday, May 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Manske Library | Ages 10-17 | Free
Calling all tweens and teens! Join us for a mini D&D session to learn the basics or just to get to know a new group.
TEEN FIRE & RESCUE ACADEMY
June 3-7 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Bob Phelps Fire Admin Building Ages 13-18 | $50 for residents; $65 for non-residents
The week features hands-on challenges and ends with an awards lunch. The fee includes a T-shirt, first aid kit and a refillable water bottle. Registration is required. Visit farmersbranchtx.gov.
During Bulk Pickup Week, May 6-10, the Green Grabber will collect bulk items such as furniture and large appliances; however, remember that every residence has an assigned collection day. Refer to the map below to determine your assigned day.
Items can be placed on the curb after 6 p.m. the evening before your collection day, but no later than 7 a.m. on your collection day. Visit farmersbranchtx.gov/brushbulky for more information.
Household Hazardous Waste
Farmers Branch residents can responsibly dispose of household hazardous waste 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.
HANDS-ONLY CPR & AED CLASS
Saturday, May 4 | 9 - 11 a.m. | Fire Station 3 | Free
This instructional, non-certification class will include topics such as “When to Call 9-1-1,” the Heimlich Maneuver and the differences between adult, child and infant CPR. Registration is required, and space is limited. To sign up, email cpr@farmersbranchtx.gov.
Mums & Sons
Sunday, May 5 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Historical Park | $20 per person Moms and sons are invited to join us for an adventure in Wonderland. Activities include lawn games, crafts, a picnic lunch and an Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland exhibit in the Queen Anne Victorian Cottage. Registration is required. Visit farmersbranchliving.com.
May BULK PICKUP Week
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