10 Reasons 10 Reasons to LEASH YOUR DOG

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You could lose your dog

Dogs are easily spooked and might run away.

They could be injured or killed.

There is no guarantee other dogs are friendly. They could run into traffic. They might frighten people. Not everyone loves dogs.

They could cause an accident. They could run in front of bikers or skaters. They could harm wildlife.

They could be poisoned. You canʼt control what they eat off the ground. It’s harder to pick up waste. You might not see them go potty.

Leashes build relationships. Itʼs easier to bond with your dog. Off leash is illegal. The fine is $200.

Come out for a chance to view the stars and the planets! Telescopes for viewing are provided by the San Antonio Astronomical Association. It may be helpful to bring an infrared flashlight (or make your own), a chair and dress accordingly to the weather. Just as a reminder, this event is FREE, so meet us on March 25 at Crescent Bend Nature Park at 7 p.m. to learn about the night sky.

Start your year active and social! Registration for Spring Kickball and Cornhole is now open- players can sign up with teammates or as a free agent to be placed on a team. Kickball games will be played on Sunday nights from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; April 16 – May 21. Cornhole games will be played on Tuesday nights from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; April 18 – May 23. Register online at Schertz.com.

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The Schertz Public Library & the Schertz-Cibolo Lions Club have partnered to offer an early literacy initiative called 1,000 Books before Kindergarten. This project encourages parents to read aloud at least 1,000 books with their children before they enter school. Register your child online or at the Children’s Information Desk to receive a free tote bag. Children will earn a sticker for every 100 books read and a book when they complete the program. Visit schertz.com/1bbk for more information.

In the February issue we shared information about applying to be part of our Human Library this Summer. This month, we would like to share more information about what the Human Library is.

You can borrow all sorts of things from the library – how about borrowing a fresh perspective? In a Human Library, people are books, and the reading is a conversation! Each human book is unique and has something to share regarding his or her experiences, perspectives, values, or beliefs. Readers are invited to select books that offer new experiences and viewpoints so that both the book and the reader can learn something new and foster understanding through a shared conversation. We are looking for human books representing a variety of ethnicities, nationalities, religions, occupations, and characteristics, as well as unique and interesting hobbies or experiences. Visit Schertz.com/src for more information and/or to complete an application.

Get cooking with the library! Explore new spices, cuisines, and various cultures with our new monthly take and make spice kits. Each kit includes a small quantity of the featured spice, background information on the spice, and three recipes to choose from using the spice of the month. Kits will be available in limited quantities the first week of each month.

The library will have a booth at Movin’ on Main Sunday, April 2 from 12-4 p.m. Stop by and visit us to get a library card, learn about library resources and programs, and have some fun playing games and literacy activities. Register to be a vendor online at Schertz.com

A Financial Services Professional will conduct two informational sessions at the library on the topic of planning for retirement. Both sessions will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2 located inside the Children's Library. The sessions will be held bi-weekly on March 9th and 23rd. Information sessions will be 30-45 minutes in length. For more information on the retirement planning sessions visit Schertz.com/adultcalendar.

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Movin on Main encourages residents to get out and move while building a stronger spirit, mind, and body, and promotes health and wellness in a positive environment! Join the City of Schertz and the Schertz Family YMCA to tap into the power of fitness, get active, and bring the community together in downtown Schertz. Along with information from area resources, zones will be available for all ages, including our four-legged friends. Lace-up those tennis shoes and come join the fun! Register to be a vendor online at Schertz.com

For more information or to register as a vendor, go to, Schertz.com/MovinonMain or follow the City of Schertz on Facebook.