WEEK OF April 25, 2016
Wind Down Wednesdays
Bring your friends, neighbors, and family members to join us this Wednesday, April 27th for our next Wind Down Wednesday with live music at the Community Park located at 1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy starting at 6:30 PM.
Get ready for some real fun!!
For questions about the event, please call 972-218-3700.
City of Lancaster 2016 Citizen Survey
The City of Lancaster is calling out for your input! We want to know how you feel about the quality of life in Lancaster. Your input will be reviewed by Council and City staff to help address opportunities for improvement. To fill out the survey, please visit the City website or click [http://lancaster-tx.com/1130/Citizen-Survey-2016] HERE.
For questions about the survey, please call 972-218-1300.
Wellbeats: Fitness On Request
Come visit us at the Lancaster Recreation Center to try out our new interactive workouts (FREE with a fitness atrium membership).
1. CHOOSE from over 150 classes across a range of formats, time lengths, instructors and styles on our touch-screen kiosk.
2. SELECT the class that works for you.
3. GET results from classes that are motivating and fun.
For questions, please call 972-218-3784.
For question, please call 972-218-3700.
Relay For Life: Get Involved
The City of Lancaster is supporting the American Cancer Society and participating in Relay For Life. We would love for you to join Team Lancaster. Every Relay For Life event is a time for family and friends to honor cancer survivors, remember those lost to this disease, and raise funds and awareness to help end cancer forever.
By joining TEAM LANCASTER and helping us fundraise, more people in more communities:
Have the information and tools they need to avoid getting cancer or find the disease early, when it's easiest to treat
Have a place to turn for help 24/7 online at cancer.org or by calling 1.800.227.2345
Benefit from the progress being made toward finding cancer's causes and cures
Get access to lifesaving screenings and treatment
At our Relay event taking place on Friday May 20-21, 2016, we will take turns walking around the track of Duncanville High School located at 900 W. Camp Wisdom Rd, Duncanville, TX to raise money and awareness to help the American Cancer Society in their lifesaving mission. For more information or to join us, please click HERE.
Animal Cruelty Workshop
You are invited to attend the Animal Cruelty workshop taking place on Saturday, May 21, 2016 starting at 2:00pm at the Recreation Center located at 1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. The workshop will be hosted by our special guest, Ms. Felicia Kerney, Assistant District Attorney at Dallas County.
Ms. Kerney will be sharing her expertise on how to recognize and combat animal cruelty by knowing, interpreting, and applying cruelty and fighting laws in Texas.
For questions, please contact the Animal Shelter at 972-218-1210.
FREE Spay, Neuter & Vaccinations
FREE FIX and rabies shot for outdoor cats in APRIL..let's spread the word!
Space is limited, please call 972-472-3500 to book an appointment.
For questions, please call 972-218-1210.
Zika Virus Precautions
Pregnant?
If you develop the symptoms of Zika, see a healthcare provider right away for testing. Testing is recommended for pregnant women at their first prenatal care visit.
Your Best Protection: Prevent Mosquito Bites
Clothing: Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Treat clothing and gear with permethrin or purchase permethrin-treated items.
Treated clothing remains protective after multiple washings. If treating items yourself, follow the product instructions carefully.
Do NOT use permethrin products directly on skin. They are intended to treat clothing.
Indoor Protection:
Stay in places with air conditioning or that use window and door screens to keep mosquitoes outside. Sleep under a mosquito bed net if air conditioned or screened rooms are not available or if sleeping outdoors.
Repellent:
Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- registered insect repellents. When used as directed, these insect repellents are safe and effective for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
For additional information, please click HERE or call 888-232-6348.
Road Improvement Projects Status
Danieldale Rd Improvement Project
Phase: Construction
Limits of Project
I-35 to Houston School Rd
Scope of Work
Reconstruction of Danieldale Road, close storm system, and curb inlets. Intersection improvements at Daniedale Road and Houston School Road to include an east bound left and right turn lane and a traffic signal.
Project Status
Final plans have been approved by the City staff & TxDOT. ROW acquisitions are completed for utility relocation. Franchise utility relocation is expected to be complete by mid April 2016. City has awarded the contract for construction. Road construction will commence in April 2016.
For additional information, please contact the City at 972-218-1300.
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 for information. You may also contact the Lancaster Code Compliance Division at 972-218-1200.
Pet of the Week: Meet Bonnie!
Available for adoption TODAY! Received rabies, first booster, and bordetella vaccinations. Such a sweet soul--while caring for her puppies she made sure they had a treat before she ate one herself. Huge heartwarming heart!
Adoption fees: $15.00 for small dogs and $25.00 for large dogs.
For adoption and volunteer information, click HERE. You may also contact the Lancaster Animal Shelter at 972-218-1210
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, April 25th
No Council Meeting
Thursday, April 28th
Citizens Public Safety Academy
6:30 PM @ Public Safety Building
Click HERE to view more upcoming events!
BULK/BRUSH SCHEDULE
Week Of April 25th
Friday Trash Pickup
LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, April 26th
Toddler Time
@ 10:30 AM
For children up to 4 years, enjoy stories, songs, crafts and family fun!
Wednesday, April 27th
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, April 28th
Adult Anime
@ 6:30PM
An Anime movie or series will be shown. 18 years and older.
Friday, April 29th
Power Point Basics
@ 10:30PM
Learn how to create effective and fun slides for your next presentation!
Saturday, April 30th
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.
Click HERE to view more upcoming events!
National Humor Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
National Poetry Month
National Autism Awareness
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Financial Capability Month
Stress Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
22nd: Earth Day (US)
22nd: Passover
27th: Administrative Professionals Day
29th: Arbor Day
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 call 972-275-1752.
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.
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 call 972-275-1752.
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Storm Water Pollution Prevention
•The best way to protect stormwater runoff quality is to avoid polluting in the first place. Conserve and recycle resources such as newspaper, plastic containers, glass jars, and metal cans.
•Practice street sweeping, picking up litter, and disposing of leaves and yard waste.
•Keep grass clippings, leaves, lawn care, automotive and household’s chemicals out of the storm drain system. Participate in local garbage and debris pickup days; recycle household’s hazardous waste materials to prevent storm drain contamination.
•Prevent sewage overflows to the streams by diverting drains away from the sanitary sewer system. Report any overflows to the Wastewater Department.
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