WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30, 2015
Christmas Parade & Festival:
62nd Annual Christmas Parade
The holiday season is just around the corner and now is the time to submit your application to participate in the 62nd Annual Lancaster Christmas Parade. The theme this year is "A Storybook Christmas". The parade will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2015; 4:30 p.m. beginning at Lancaster's Historic Town Square traveling North on Dallas Avenue concluding at the Lancaster Recreation Center.
The parade entry fee is donation of a new unwrapped toy or at least 4 non-perishable food items to benefit the Lancaster Outreach Center that will be collected upon arrival at parade line up. Parade spectators are encouraged to line the route with their lawn chairs to watch the procession as educational, social, civic and business organizations as well as residents all join together to celebrate the holidays. Immediately following the parade, join us at the Lancaster Recreation Center where we will name the parade winners, recognize our Hometown Hero, tree lighting ceremony and kick off this year’s Healthy Heart for the Holidays, Christmas Festival. For additional information, please contact our Community Relations division at 972-218-1300 or visit www.lancaster-tx.com/628/Christmas-Parade.
Free Lancaster Mobile App:
Mobile App Download!
"Lancaster TX" is the official mobile app for the City of Lancaster. The app provides a connection between the City of Lancaster and its residents and visitors.
Upon installation, you will be asked to register in order to submit a request or report a concern.
Features include:
Report a Concern - Report issues such as potholes, sidewalks in need of repair, drainage issues, animal concerns, mosquito problems, general questions, and more.
Lancaster News - Receive official news releases from the City. Google Play Store
Pay Online - Quick and user friendly ability to pay your utility bills, traffic tickets or county taxes online.Download City of Lancaster's app today and connect with the City of Lancaster. For more information about the mobile app, please call the City of Lancaster, Community Relations at 972-218-1300 or visit www.lancaster-tx.com/987/Mobile-App-Download
Fight The Bite:
Stay Protected Against West Nile Virus!
In the recent months, Dallas County Health and Human Services has had several mosquito trap in Lancaster that have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The City of Lancaster has coordinated with Dallas County Health and Human Services to conduct ground spraying for the reported areas.
City of Lancaster residents are provided free mosquito dunks at 700 E. Main Street and 211 N. Henry Street while supplies last. This product assists in mosquito control by killing mosquito larvae when applied to water sources. For more information about ground spraying, please call the City of Lancaster, Public Works Department at 972-275-1752 or visit www.lancaster-tx.com/FightTheBite [http://www.lancaster-tx.com/FightTheBite] .
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, November 30th
No Council Meeting
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, December 1st
Toddler Time
@ 10:30 AM
For children up to 4 years, enjoy stories, songs, crafts and family fun!
Wednesday, December 2nd
Family Story Time
@ 4:00 PM
Children ages 5 to 8 are welcome to join us for this interactive story time complete with crafts, songs, and dancing!
Power Point basics
@10:30 AM
Learn how to create effective and fun slides for your next presentation!
Thursday, December 3rd
Adult Anime
@ 6:30 PM
An Anime movie or series will be shown. 18 years and older.
Friday, December 4th
@10:30 AM
Power Point Basics
Learn how to create effective and fun slides for your next presentation!
Saturday, December 5th
Family Story Time
@1:00 PM
Children ages 5 to 8 are welcome to join us for this interactive story time complete with crafts, songs, and dancing.
Did you know that Lancaster has implemented mandatory watering restrictions to two days a week? Specific assigned watering days are determined by your address. Residents are restricted from watering between 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Although, hand watering and using soaker hoses are permitted at any time. For more information regarding the Stage 2 Watering Restrictions, click HERE [http://www.lancaster-tx.com/416/Water-Restrictions] !
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