WEEK OF MARCH 14, 2016
Mark your calendars!
Residents are encouraged to participate in the Trash-Off by bringing bulk trash, recyclables, tires, scrap metal, brush, and electronic waste for disposal FREE of charge. Appliances must have refrigerant removed and tagged by a certified technician. Each person will be allowed to bring 10 tires for free. Each additional tire will be $5.00 (no commercial business).
March 19th from 8AM to 2PM at 1501 N. Dallas Ave.
New Service: We now collect common household hazardous waste including: paint products, pesticides and fertilizers, motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, and batteries.
For volunteering opportunities and additional information, please call 972-218-1300
Free Fix a Leak Workshops
Fix a Leak Week is celebrated in March to remind everyone to check household fixtures and sprinkler systems for leaks. Fixing leaks can quickly save a significant amount of water and money.
This year, Lancaster Water Utilities has coordinated with Home Depot to provide free Fix a Leak Workshops on Saturday, March 19.
When?
Saturday, March 19, 10 am - 12 pm
10 - 10:40 am....... Repair/Replace Leaking Faucets
10:40 - 11:20 am.... Repair/Replace Leaking Toilets
11:20 - 12 pm...Repair/Replace Sprinkler Heads
Where?
The Home Depot
500 N. I-35 East Lancaster, TX 75146
For questions, please call 972-275-1752
Beginning on Saturday, March 5, 2016 the City of Lancaster Municipal Court will be participating in The Great Texas Warrant Roundup with over 300 other participating law enforcement agencies and courts in Texas. This program is designed to target thousands of outstanding defendants, encouraging them to dispose of their cases voluntarily, within the next two weeks (7th-18th), to avoid arrest. Hundreds of thousands of notices were recently mailed statewide by participating entities.
The Municipal Court will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to accommodate individuals with unresolved warrants. Defendants will be given full opportunity to pay their outstanding fines with Lancaster officials. Anyone who voluntarily appears at the Lancaster Municipal Court to resolve their case(s) will not be arrested.
Defendants may render payment with cash or credit card at the Municipal Court the morning of March 5, 2016. “We look forward to the success of this program and the chance to allow individuals to settle their affairs outside of court”, stated the City Manager, Opal Mauldin-Robertson.
People who believe they may have an outstanding warrant are advised to contact Lancaster Municipal Court staff at (972) 218-1334 or visit their location at 220 W. Main Street. Fines may also be paid online at www.lancaster-tx.com [http://www.lancaster-tx.com] . Lancaster Marshal’s office has set up a hotline to report individuals with outstanding warrants. Please call 972-218-1340 or 972-218-1339, your identity will remain anonymous.
The City of Lancaster invites you to “like” the City on Facebook.com/CityofLancasterTX [https://www.facebook.com/CityofLancasterTX] , follow us at Twitter.com/Lancaster_TX [https://twitter.com/Lancaster_TX] or register for weekly e-mail alerts regarding upcoming events on our website at www.lancaster-tx.com [http://www.lancaster-tx.com/] by clicking on “Notify Me”.
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We are proud to announce our participation in the 2016 "IT’S TIME TEXAS" Community Challenge! Lancaster is excited to participate in this statewide healthy competition and we’re in it to win it. The Challenge is an exciting opportunity for all of us to join together, celebrate, and showcase all we can do to strengthen our health as individuals and as a community. Not to mention prove that Lancaster has what it takes to win the title! The winning Lancaster resident gets recognition in the City magazine and free membership at the Lancaster recreation Center.
Here’s how you can get involved:
Log onto the Challenge website: www.ittcommunitychallenge.com
Register—it just takes a minute and earns our community 50 points!
Start uploading your healthy activities as a community member, as a member of a business, school,community organization, or faith-based organization.
Should you have any questions, please contact Community Relations at 972-218-1303.
Has Your Trash Day Changed?
The new sanitation contract with Community Waste Disposal (CWD) started on Monday, February 1, 2016. Those whose trash day changed had postcards mailed to them and door hangers delivered. If you are not sure what your trash day is, please contact the City at 972-218-1300.
Your trash pick up location remains the same. An alley-side pick up for residents with alley and front-side pick up for those without an alley.
If your old Republic Services carts have not been collected yet, please leave them out for removal. Do not place any trash or recyclables items in them.
For additional information, please contact the City at 972-218-1300.
Sidewalk Replacement Program:
Streets are maintained by the city, but the repair and replacement of damaged sidewalk slabs are the responsibility of the homeowner whose property is adjacent to the sidewalk. To help with that responsibility, the City of Lancaster offers property owners the opportunity to improve the appearance and safety of their homes and neighborhoods with the 50/50 cost sharing Sidewalk Replacement Program.
For more information please contact 972-275-1752.
Lancaster Eyes & Ears Program:
The City of Lancaster Code Compliance Division is seeking volunteers to join the Lancaster Eyes and Ears program (LEEP)
The LEEP program will primarily perform duties in the field identifying code violations for code officers to perform further investigation. The program is intended to have volunteers aid city staff in improving and preserving the quality of life in our community. These volunteers will help act as the “eyes and ears” in residential and commercial neighborhoods to staff code compliance officers. Citizens are key to identifying potentially serious problems.
Qualifications:
Volunteers are requested to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per week. Work schedules are flexible based on your availability but are limited to daytime hours. Volunteers must possess a Texas class “C” driver’s license, successfully complete a background check and drug test, and reside in the City of Lancaster.
Click HERE [http://www.lancaster-tx.com/858/Lancaster-Eyes-Ears-Program] for information. You may also contact the Lancaster Code Compliance Division at 972-218-1200
Hi...I'm Vance!
Vance 2/24 available 2/29 lab/shep x, 3 months, intact.
Sweet and affectionate dog.
Adoption fees: $15.00 for small dogs and $25.00 for large dogs.
For adoption and volunteer information, contact the Lancaster Animal Shelter at 972-218-1210
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, March 14th
Council Meeting
7:00 PM @ City Hall
Saturday, March 19th
Trash-Off
8:00 AM @ 1501 N. Dallas Ave
BULK/BRUSH SCHEDULE
Week Of March 14th
No Bulk Trash Collection
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, March 15th
Toddler Time
@ 10:30 AM
For children up to 4 years, enjoy stories, songs, crafts and family fun!
Wednesday, March 16th
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, March 17th
Adult Anime
@ 6:30PM
An Anime movie or series will be shown. 18 years and older.
Friday, March 18th
Power Point Basics
Learn how to create effective and fun slides for your next presentation!
Saturday, March 19th
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.
National Woman's History Month
National Nutrition Month
National Brain Awareness Week 16-22
March 4th- Employee Appreciation Day
March 10th- National Women/Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 12- Girl Scout Day
March 14th- National Pi Day
March 17th- St. Patrick's Day
March 20th- First Day of Spring
March 27th- Easter
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] !
Buyer & Seller Beware!
If you like utilizing apps like Offer Up, Craig's List, Five Mile, High Five Mile or even Facebook Classifieds, please follow a few safety precautions:
Meet the buyer/seller in a public place (Police Department parking lot or lobby), where there are cameras and good lighting.
Do not go to the home of another person unless absolutely necessary and if required, take a friend. Be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.
Remember Safety First at all times.
For more information please contact 972-275-1752.
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