FEMA: September

is National Preparedness Month!

Duncanville Police Dept. Employees to Host Event to Benefit Special Olympics

Employees and families of the Duncanville Police Department in conjunction with the Law Enforcement Torch Run are hosting a special fundraising event, Scrapping for the Athletes, benefiting the Special Olympics of Texas (SOTX).

Scrapping for the Athletes is a seven-hour scapbooking event where participants can create scrapbooks and interact with fellow scapbookers. Scrapping for the Athletes will be held October 22, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the D.L. Hopkins, Jr. Senior Center, 206 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville, Texas.

Event organizer Gloria Backus said the event is not only raising money for a worthwhile cause but a great way to have fun.

"This event will bring together crafters for an enjoyable day of fun and sharing ideas while also benefiting an organization near and dear to our hearts.  All age groups enjoy scrapbooking and this art form continues to grow in popularity each year," said Backus. 

"Vendors will have products for purchase by attendees and there will be craft demonstrations, make-and-takes and door prizes galore.  Come join us for a fun-filled day and help make a brighter future for our Special Olympic athletes," she added.

In addition, there will be silent auction and a registered massage therapist available at the event.

The cost for the event is $35 per person. The registration deadline is October 1, 2011. Cancellation of reservations for a full refund is permissible until October 1. Registration forms are available at www.duncanville.com. All of the proceeds of the event will benefit the Special Olympics of Texas. For more information, contact Gloria Backus at (972) 780-5024 or gbackus@ci.duncanville.tx.us.

• Police Recognition
• Senior Center News
• Police Beats: How to Prevent and Detect Credit Card Skimming
• Property of the Month
• Bulletin Board and About Town Pictorial Spread
• Garbage and Recycling Pick-up Information (Please note that there will not be garbage pick-up on Monday, September 5)
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Information
•  Helpful Phone Numbers

The Duncanville Library, Parks & Recreation Department, and the the Duncanville Fieldhouse are hosting several programs and activities starting in September. Check out all the City has to offer!

 

Below are activity flyers for the various programs.

Parks and Recreation:

Festival in Duncanville (September 24, 2011)
Shining Stars After-School Camp
Parks and Recreation Program Guide

Information on Tree Watering During the Drought
 

For more information on Recreation Center programs, visit www.duncanville.com/recreation or call (972) 780-5070.

Duncanville Fieldhouse:

After School Program 
Youth Recreation Basketball League (Fall)
Adult Basketball League (Fall)
Youth Volleyball League (Fall)
Registration Form

For more information of Duncanville Fieldhouse programs, visit www.duncanvillefieldhouse.com or call (972) 331-8868.

Library:   

Tail Waggin' Tutors, (www.tdi-dog.org) a program that allows children to read to dogs!

Friends of the Duncanville Public Library Used Book Sale

Fall Children's Programming Schedule

Mom and Child Book Club
 

For more information on Duncanville Library programs, visit www.youseemore.com/duncanville or call (972) 780-5050.

Come join the Duncanville Police Department for the 2011 National Night Event to be held on October 4, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bob Knight's Fieldhouse, 1700 S. Main Street, Duncanville.

Representatives from the Duncanville Police Dept. and other law enforcement agencies, and other organizations will be present to meet and greet citizens.  

For more information, contact Officer Doug Sisk at (972) 780-5027 or dsisk@ci.duncanville.tx.us. To view the event flyer or download the registration form below, click on the links below: 

National Night Event flyer 

National Night Out Registration Form  

The City of Duncanville is introducing a new program available to homeowners, provided through a partnership with the National League of Cities (NLC) and Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA). The Service Line Warranty program provides low cost, worry free warranty protection for water and sewer service lines.

 "Many citizens are unaware that they are responsible for the water and sewer lines that go from their houses to the utility connection. If these lines break or leak, repairs can be very expensive," said City ManagerKent Cagle.   The Service Line Warranty program offers citizens an affordable way to avoid the unexpected and often large expense involved with a water or sewer line break. When a line breaks, the cost to repair it can often cause hardship on a family's budget. This new program will offer warranty protection to help cover the costs of a break.

City of Duncanville residents will see offers in their mail boxes during the month of September for the sewer line warranty program. In March, residents will receive additional information regarding the water line warranty program.   The cost of each warranty program is approximately $4-5 per month and covers repairs up to $4,000. The program is offered at no cost to the City of Duncanville, and no public funds are used to promote the program.  

 "We are pleased to partner with the City of Duncanville in bringing peace of mind to homeowners in Duncanville through an affordable Service Line Warranty program," said Brad Carmichael, vice-president of business development for Service Line Warranties of America. "We think Duncanville residents will be pleased with our features and benefits, including 24/7 repair service using local, certified technicians. This keeps dollars in the local economy, an important benefit in these tough financial times."

SLWA is proud to have been selected by the NLC as an Enterprise Programs Partner. After a decade in business, SLWA has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. The National League of Cities, representing over 218 million Americans, is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance.

To learn more about SLWA please visit www.utilitylineprotection.com.