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City's IT support technician earns Employee of the Year
James Reed has made a positive impression in a short time. The information technology support technician was honored Dec. 8 with the City's Employee of the Year award. Reed and Dennis Chittum, the maintenance technician at the Burleson Recreation Center, were nominated by their peers. Read more |
Sign up for Dec. 18 Parents Night Out
Need some time to yourself before the holidays? Sign your kids, ages 6-12, up for Parents Night Out at the BRiCk, Dec. 18, 3 p.m.-7:45 p.m. The cost is $10-$15. Kids get to play games, create art projects, watch a movie and eat pizza. Call 817-426-9104 for your reservation. |
And the winning artists are . . . 
The City's Christmas Coloring Contest winners were Janay Mickens and Shaun Mazurowski. The two Burleson third graders drew the best pictures and were selected to ride with Santa in the Christmas parade on Dec. 4. They also helped Santa Claus light the 10,000-plus bulbs on the City's Christmas tree at the corner of Ellison and Johnson. |
Try Zumba, free to BRiCk members
Always wanted to try Zumba fitness? The 50-minute class, free to BRiCk members, starts at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21 and Dec. 28. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104 for more information. |
 Celebrate Burleson's 100 Best Communities honor The Burleson community earned kudos in September as one of the America's Promise Alliance's "100 Best Communities for Young People (100 Best). On Jan. 12, that collaborative honor will be celebrated with a town hall meeting, free food, and fun for youth and their families at the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk). The event is 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at 500 N.W. Summercrest Boulevard. Read more |
Pay your City utility bill online
Is your City of Burleson utility bill due while you are away for the holidays? Sign up for online payments and you won't have to worry about making a late payment. Go to the Utility Customer Service page on the City website to get started. For more information, call Utility Customer Service at 817-426-9601. |
Give the gift of health with gift cards from the BRiCk
Are you looking for the gift of health? Gift cards from the Burleson Recreation Center (the BRiCk) are available in $25, $50, $75 and $100 increments. The cards can be used for personal training, massages, activities, rentals and memberships. Call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104. |
 Don't miss the Magic Toymakers Christmas show Dec. 18
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. |
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 |
'Despicable Me' is the free family movie fare Dec. 21 at the library
 Bring 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.
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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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