City of Burleson, TexasDecember 10, 2010
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Police, firefighters, wage kickball battle to help Heart For The Kids

This year, Burleson firefighters and police officers will faceKickball charity game promotional off in a game of kickball on Saturday, Dec. 11, at noon at the softball field at Burleson High School. Admission is one unwrapped toy for Heart For the Kids. The game is hosted by the Burleson Professional Fire Fighters Association Local #4025 and Burleson Police Officers Association. The wish list from Heart For The Kids includes bicycles, scooters and toys for children, newborn to 17. Heart For The Kids will distribute the donated items to families the week of Dec. 13.

Today is deadline for angel donations 

The Burleson Public Library and the BRiCk have extended the deadline for angel donations to today, Dec. 10. The library is hosting a Holiday Friends Angel Tree. The BRiCk is hosting an Angel Tree for the Johnson County Foster Parent Association. Read more.

Baby's First ChristmasChildren flocked to  Santa's Breakfast

Did you miss the sausage, pancakes, face painting, crafts, and yes, Santa Claus, at Santa's Breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 4? See what you  missed by going to the City of Burleson, Texas Facebook page and clicking on the Santa's Breakfast photo album.

Want to develop or start a business? 

Are there buildings and/or land ready for development, or sitting empty waiting for you to start your own business? Go to Available Land and Buildings under economic development on the City website and plug in what you want - area, property type, street, zoning, acreage, total square feet and listing type and you just might find a match, or several matches!

Sign pre-teens up for seven-day Winter Fun Camp at the BRiCk

Are you looking for something to keep your pre-teens busy over the Christmas break? Then sign them up now for the Winter Fun Camp at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk)! The camp is seven days, Dec. 20-22 and Dec. 27-30, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. The fun is geared toward ages 6-12. Campers will participate in group games, arts and crafts, swimming, rock climbing, team building events and more. The cost is $115 for individual BRiCk members and $100 for each additional family member or $130 for individual non-members and $115 for each additional family member. Single day registration is also available. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 for more information.

Spokes4Hope motorcycle rodeoDon't miss the magic Dec. 18 Brett Roberts, Magic Toymaker 

Don't miss Brett Roberts and "The Magic Toymakers Christmas Show" at the Burleson Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 18. The show begins at 11 a.m. The fun includes music, puppetry, dazzling lights, and magic galore. Admission is free, but space is limited. For more information, call the library at 817-426-9210.

How did your favorite restaurant score on Tarrant County inspections?

How does your favorite Burleson restaurant fare with Tarrant County health inspections? Go to Restaurants on the City website and click on "view restaurant scores." Click on "Search" and type in the name and address of the restaurant. For more, call Bianca Chafin, 817-426-9842.

'Despicable Me' is the free family movie fare Dec. 21 at the library 
Photo of Despicable MeBring the whole family to the Burleson Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 21, for a free viewing of the family movie, "Despicable Me." The opening credits will roll at 2 p.m. Refreshments are provided.
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the... The movie is about  The animated feature focuses on a vast secret hideout hidden beneath a dead lawn. The villain, Gru, and his minions are planning to steal the moon. But Gru meets his greatest challenge when three little orphaned girls look at him as a potential Dad. Call the library at 817-426-9210. The library is located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave.

 

Trash collection/curbside recycling does not stop for Christmas holidays 

The City's contractor will collect your household trash and curbside recycling over the Christmas and New Year's holiday. City facilities will be closed Thursday-Friday, Dec. 23-24, and Friday, Dec. 31. The BRiCk will be open 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 23; closed Dec. 24-25; open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 31; and closed on Jan. 1. The Compost/Recycling Center will be open Dec. 31-Jan. 1 so residents can recycle their Christmas trees.  The library will be closed Dec. 22-Dec. 26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2. Hidden Creek Golf Course will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day, but the course will open for regular hours on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. And, the Burleson Animal Shelter will be closed Dec. 23-27 and Dec. 31-Jan. 3. Read more

Christmas fireworksFireworks wowed the crowd Dec. 4

It's been called the best fireworks show by several who attended the Christmas parade, tree lighting and low aerial fireworks show Dec. 4 in Burleson. Reminisce, or see what you  missed by going to the Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting, and Fireworks 2010 photo album on the City of Burleson, Texas Facebook page.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Burleson's programs, services and events. Post this E-Newsletter on your Facebook profile and Twitter by clicking on the icons at the top of this E-Newsletter. Enjoy your weekend!

Sally Ellertson
City of Burleson
Public Information Officer 

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BRICKS FOR VETERANS

Veterans Memorial Park

298 E. Renfro St.

COST: $45 per brick

INCLUDES: Military veteran's name, branch of service, military seal, and name of conflict.

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SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER CRAFT FAIR
Dec. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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 216 S.W. Johnson Ave.

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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m.

Burleson Public Library

248 S.W. Johnson Ave.

Stones Into Schools: Promoting Peace With Books, Not Bombs in Afghanistan and Pakistan by Greg Mortenson

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CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON 

Senior Activity Center

216 S.W. Johnson Ave.

Dec. 16, 11:30 a.m.

Senior citizens, bring a side dish or dessert. The Senior Activity Center will provide the ham.

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817-295-6611

 

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 The BRiCk

550 N.W. Summercrest
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OF THE WEEK

Burleson Animal Shelter

1695 John Jones Dr.

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