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Rotary Christmas parade and City's tree lighting and fireworks are Friday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 9, is the night for the Burleson Rotary Club's annual lighted Christmas parade and the City's tree lighting and fireworks show! The events had been postponed from Dec. 3 due to the weather. The Christmas parade will now step off from Kerr Middle School (517 S.W. Johnson Ave.) at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 9. The lighting of the City's Christmas tree will take place at 7:45 p.m., followed by the low aerial fireworks show. The tree lighting and fireworks show are at the corner of Johnson Avenue and Ellison Street in Old Town. The parade route has been shortened to accommodate a Dec. 9 event at Kerr Middle School. The parade will leave the Dian Street side of the school, turn right on Johnson, and right on to Ellison. The Christmas parade will turn right on to Warren Street (next to city hall) and head back to the middle school parking lot. Dian Street will be shut down at Irene Street at 4:30 p.m. Staging for the parade also begins at 4:30 p.m. Streets that intersect with Johnson Avenue will be barricaded by 6 p.m. The square block area around the fireworks display (the First Baptist Church parking lot at Ellison and Johnson) will be barricaded Friday morning. The corner of Johnson and Ellison will be bustling by 6 p.m. as dancers and singers entertain the parade crowd on the City stage. Santa and his two helpers (the two third grade winners of the Christmas Coloring Contest) will illuminate the tree. After the tree lighting, Santa will head to his sleigh to listen to more Christmas wishes. |
 Fire and police will play best two-out-of-three softball benefit for Heart For The Kids Dec. 10When you are out Christmas shopping this week, be sure to pick up a gift or toy for a needy child and bring it Saturday, Dec. 10, to the best two-out-of-three benefit softball tournament for Heart For The Kids. Burleson fire fighters and Burleson police officers will face off at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Hidden Creek Sports Complex, 295 E. Hidden Creek Pkwy. Admission is one unwrapped toy. This is the 11th year that the two public safety departments have hosted the benefit. In previous years they have played flag football and kickball.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 of all ages - newborn to 17 - as well as wallets, purses and jewelry for older teens. The nonprofit assists children who live in the city of Burleson and those who attend Burleson schools. Heart For The Kids will distribute the donated items to families the week of Dec. 16. The nonprofit is located at 133 N. Main St. and is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 817-447-2923 for more about Heart For The Kids. |
Crafters have holiday gift ideas for you!
Handmade crafts from several local artisans will be on sale at the Burleson Activity Center's Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 17. The fair will take place 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 216 S.W. Johnson Ave. This is a great opportunity to get that last minute shopping done before Christmas. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, call Pat Williams at the Senior Activity Center at 817-295-6611. |
Did you see Santa Claus December 3? 
Were you one of the 900-plus who enjoyed a pancake and sausage breakfast, crafts, and a visit with Santa Claus on Dec. 3? If you participated in the City's 12th annual Breakfast with Santa at the Senior Activity Center, you know how much fun it was. If you missed it, or if you were there, enjoy the Breakfast With Santa photo album posted on the City of Burleson, Texas Facebook page. |
Saturday Matinee at the Library on
Dec. 17 features Kung Fu Panda 2
Kung Fu Panda 2 is the feature Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Burleson Public Library's Saturday Matinee. Showtime is 1 p.m. at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. In the Valley of Peace, Po Ping (voiced by Jack Black) is reveling in his dreams as the  fabled Dragon Warrior protecting his home alongside his heroes. Soon, Po and friends learn that the murderous Lord Shen is threatening the land with a fearsome new weapon that could mean the end of kung fu. They attempt to stop him, but the panda is burdened with crippling memory flashbacks linked to the villain. Free popcorn and one drink are provided at the matinee. Bring your own drinks and a blanket to curl up in and enjoy the movie! |
Library will close for five days over holidays to conduct an inventory
The Burleson Public Library will be closed for the Christmas holidays Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 26. The library will then be closed Tuesday, Dec. 27 through Saturday, Dec. 31 for a total inventory. The library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2 for the New Years Day observance. No Burleson Public Library materials are due those days. The 24-hour book/materials return located at the front of the library will be accessible during the closed times. For more about what the library has to offer go to the Burleson Public Library website. |
BRiCk's indoor pool is open for open
swim times over holiday Burleson Independent School District students are out of the classroom Dec. 19-Jan. 2, so the BRiCk staff will be keeping them busy in the center's indoor pool. In addition to regular programming, the BRiCk's indoor pool will be available for family fun to members and visitors over the holiday break. The indoor pool includes the big slide, vortex, lazy river, play structure, and the lap pool (open swim). The indoor pool will be open Dec. 20-23 and Dec. 27-Dec. 31. TRead More |
Most City facilities will close Dec. 23, Dec. 26 and Jan 2 for the holidays
The collection of trash and curbside recycling will go uninterrupted over the Christmas holiday. With Christmas falling on a Sunday, most City facilities will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26. City facilities will also be closed Monday, Jan. 2, for the New Year holiday. Residential trash and curbside recycling will be collected on Jan. 2. Hidden Creek Golf Course will close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed all day on Christmas. Monday, Dec. 26, the course will be open for normal winter hours. The course will also be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The BRiCk will be open 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 23, closed Dec. 24-25, and open 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 26. The BRiCk will also be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec. 31, closed Jan. 1, and open 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on Jan. 2. The Burleson Animal Shelter will be closed Dec. 23-26 but will be open Dec. 27-Dec. 30 as well as on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31).The Compost/Mulch/Recycling Center will be open Dec. 23 but will close on Dec. 24. Read More |
Contact your councilmember, City staff Do you need to contact councilmembers, city manager's office, municipal court, environmental services, or utility customer service? The name, title, phone number and email for every councilmember and City staff member is on the City website, www.burlesontx.com. Simply click on Contact Us at the bottom of the home page. |
If you can't make it to a Burleson City Council meeting, watch it on video
Do you want to know how a vote or discussion went at a Burleson City Council meeting or budget workshop? View the video, live or at your leisure, on the City website. Click on the meeting date, then click on the item you are interested in. There is also a tab for streaming video of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Official minutes of council and commission meetings and workshops and work sessions are not posted on the City website until the council/commission members have approved those minutes at their next scheduled meeting. |
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