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 Welcome to the City of Burleson, Texas, E-Newsletter! You are one of more than 1,005 subscribers who want to be in the loop and stay informed about what's happening in city government in Burleson! If you've missed an issue of the E-Newsletter, go to the archive, http://tinyurl.com/my5ak7 on the City web site, www.burlesontx.com. If you have questions or suggestions about City programs, services and events, call the public information office at 817-426-9622. |
Neighbors, stand united for 27th annual National Night Out celebration Aug. 3 
Do you want to make a difference in your neighborhood and community? Talk to five or six neighbors, form a block party, and join the National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 3. This is the 27th National Night Out event. The goal is to increase awareness about crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for and participation in local anticrime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. If your group has an event scheduled, contact the Burleson Police Department's community resource officers - Mike Owen and Jack Goleman - at 817-426-9910 or e-mail cro@burlesontx.com. Go to http://tinyurl.com/3xfu4jr. |
Chisenhall Fields hosts soft opening July  21 with tournament The transformation of Chisenhall Park into Chisenhall Fields, located at 500 Hidden Creek Pkwy., will be near completion at the end of the month when the Burleson Youth Association (BYA) hosts three baseball tournaments - July 21, July 28 and Aug. 2. At the conclusion of the tournaments, the park will again close as City park maintenance crews prepare for the inaugural season of fall ball as well as the park's first football league. The fall play begins on Tuesday, Sept. 7, when the BYA opens its fall season. Stay tuned for details on the City's grand opening slated for Saturday, Sept. 11. |
Games, pizza and a movie highlight  BRiCk's second Parents Night Out
Do you need a "Parents Night Out?" Call the Burleson Recreation Center, then make your own child-free plans for Saturday, July 17. Kids (6-12 years old) will play team and individual games, create a craft, play Wii or PS3 games and eat pizza. The fun also includes a movie. Children can be dropped off as early as 4:30 p.m. on July 17 and must be picked up no later then 9:30 p.m. (late fee of $10 for every 10 minutes). The cost for Parents Night Out is $10 for BRiCk members and $15 for non-members. Call 817-426-9104 and reserve your child's place. |
Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland' is free family film fare July 23 at the library
It's Family Film time at the Burleson Public Library, 1 p.m. on Friday, July 23. The feature is the Tim Burton version of Walt  Disney's "Alice in Wonderland." This is a 3D magical twist with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowski as 19-year-old Alice who returns to the whimsical world and is reunited with her childhood friends - White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Dormouse, Caterpillar, Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter. All ages are welcome to the free viewing. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. For more information call the library (248 S.W. Johnson Ave.), at 817-426-9210. |
Job seekers, pre-register for two free workforce programs slated for July 22
The Burleson Public Library (248 S.W. Johnson Ave.) will host  a Workforce Development program presented by the North Texas Regional Library System on Thursday, July 22. "Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviewing Tips" is the 10:30 a.m. offering and "How To Look for a Job Online" is the 2 p.m. offering. These one-time only programs are for job seekers looking to improve their skills. Classes last approximately two hours. Laptop computers will be provided. Classes are free, but you must pre-register by calling 817-426-9207. There is a limit of 16 participants per class. |
 Members, get 'insane' at the BRiCk!
It's time to a get a little insane, for free, at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) next week. The BRiCk is now offering free Insanity fitness classes for members six days a week, starting Monday, July 19. Insanity classes are at 6:15 a.m., Monday-Friday and at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Non-members can take advantage of the free fitness classes, which include P90X, Pilates, and even classes for pre-teens by purchasing a daily pass. For more about free fitness classes for BRiCk members, call 817-426-9104 or go to http://tinyurl.com/2eh9xj5. For a schedule that includes paid classes such as Zumba and cardio kickboxing, go to http://tinyurl.com/2f5r7ph. |
 Take a tour of the police department
Do you want to tour the Burleson Police Department, find out how to prevent crime, or learn more about all of the programs the police officers have to offer? Then make an appointment to stop by the station, 225 W. Renfro St.. For more information, call the police department, 817-426-9910. |
Get absorbed in Library's Staff Picks
Stay inside during the heat of the day and get absorbed in a good book. Check out the Burleson Public Library's recent  Staff Picks. They include "The Passage" by Justin Cronin, "Nefertiti" by Michelle Moran, "Vampire Rising: Alex Van Helsing, Volume 1" by Jason Henderson, "The Return of King Doug" by Greg Erb, Jason Oremland and Hunter Clark, "Terrier" by Tamora Pierce and "Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors" by Joyce Sidman. Discover more about these books and peruse the Best Seller Lists from Amazon, Christian Booksellers Association, Indie Bestsellers, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post at http://tinyurl.com/m8qeab. |
Tell us what you want for swim classes, aqua fitness classes at the BRiCk! 
If the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) isn't offering the swim lessons or aqua fitness classes that interest you, then get some friends together and make a request. A swim class must have a minimum of four students per swimming instructor. Tell the staff what fitness classes you would like to see offered in the aquatics center in the fall and they will see if the demand is there. Currently, there is one free aqua fitness class for BRiCk members. Lunch Crunch Water Aerobics is offered Tuesday-Friday, 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. For more about paid classes, go to http://tinyurl.com/2wu6pq9. |
 Check out the June Progress Report! |
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Have a great weekend!
Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer |
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Check out this link to Weather Underground on the City's web site. Find the forecast, air quality, and even see what the weather will be like for your favorite outdoor activities. http://tinyurl.com/l7xabw.
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The City has a Facebook page! After less than a year, The City of Burleson, Texas, Facebook page has more than 2,560 fans! Tell us what you think, comment on wall posts and photo albums and start your own discussion thread. Click on the Facebook icon on the City web site at www.burlesontx.com. |
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Hidden Creek Golf Course will host the 2010 Burleson City Championship tournament Saturday, July 24-Sunday, July 25, at 555 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy. The entry deadline is 5 p.m. on July 22. The championship will be conducted at individual gross stroke play over 36 holes. The entry fee is $110, which includes the green fees/cart fees/range as well as lunch both days (following your rounds), tournament gifts and tournament prizes. Starting times begin at 8 a.m. on both days. Call the Hidden Creek Golf Club golf shop, 817-447-4444, extension 5. Go to http://tinyurl.com/2a488ek.
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Are you looking for a four-legged friend to add to your family? Check out the dogs and cats at the Burleson Animal Shelter! Go to http://tinyurl.com/pnnbtt or call the shelter at 817-426-9283. |
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Cartooning Under the Sea! That's the name of the July 19-22 Young Rembrandts workshop at the Burleson Recreation Center. Children 6-12 years old will learn how to draw sharks, jelly fish, octopus and more. Students will combine their talents on the last day to create a coral reef environment. The cost is $95 for members and $105 for non-BRiCk members. Call 817-426-9104. |
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 Do you have a question about City services or programs or a suggestion about what you would like to see happen? Pick up the phone or send us an e-mail! The Most Wanted City phone numbers; the numbers, addresses, and hours of operation for all City facilities; and e-mail addresses for city council and city management are on the City website. Go to http://tinyurl.com/mmhcek. The new number for the Burleson Recreation Center is 817-426-9104. |
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"The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" . . . that's a mouthful, and it's also the topic of the Burleson Public Library's discussion group Monday, July 26, 6:30 p.m. A writer receives a letter from the founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, which begins a tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation and of a society as extraordinary as its name. For more, call the library at 817-426-9210 or stop by 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. |
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