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Civic League
Fall is my favorite time of the the year as we have many incredible events occurring during the Autumn months. Sports activities are going full tilt and we are moving towards the holiday season. This special time of year is also enjoyable here in the Dallas area because the weather is usually very comfortable.
With that in mind, may I offer you a wonderful opportunity to kick off the holiday season while giving back to the community?
The Civic League's annual "Holiday Home Tour" will take guests on a Christmas-themed trek through four wonderfully decorated homes in Brookhaven Club estates on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 14, 15 and 16. Tickets are $20 in advance, $15 for seniors or $25 at the door.
What you'll get is a lovely day of enjoying holiday-decorated homes with good company that will inspire the spirit of the season. What you'll give, by way of your ticket purchase, is the means for the Civic League to continue what they've been doing in Farmers Branch and the Metrocrest communities for more than half a century. Their stated purpose is educational, charitable and cultural.
To that end, in the past year alone, the Civic League has provided civic grants, totaling more than $28,000, to area agencies like the Metrocrest Medical Foundation, Camp Summit, the Farmers Branch Police Department, Metrocrest Services and more.
Beyond that, they are responsible for bestowing 23 scholarships, totaling more than $48,000, to deserving area high school students.
In no uncertain terms, this is a group that is worthy of your interest and would be honored by your donation dollars. For more information on The Civic League's Holiday Home Tour, visit www.thecivicleague.org or contact a member.
And, have a good time.
To contact Gary, click on his picture
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FARMERS BRANCH ~ Fun frights are on the schedule for the annual autumn extravaganza, simply known as Halloween in the Park, coming Saturday, October 25 to the Farmers Branch Historical Park.
The park will be open for trick-or-treaters of all ages from 5 until 10 p.m. that evening. Admission is free with canned food donations accepted to benefit the families served by Metrocrest Services.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Once again, people will flock to the infamous "Haunted Hedge," opening at 7:30 p.m. and taking brave adventurers deep into the recesses of the Historical Park's scary shrubbery.
The event will also feature "Trick-or-Treat Row," carnival games, pony rides, a petting zoo, state fair-style food vendors, photo buttons and more.
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City solicits feedback
in bi-annual satisfaction survey
CITY HALL ~ Continuing the even-numbered year practice of grading City programs, activities, services and events, the City of Farmers Branch is asking residents to give their feedback on the Citizen Satisfaction Survey, underway through November 15. Surveys were mailed to 8,000 residents on October 15, but anyone living in Farmers Branch is invited to go online at www.farmersbranchtx.gov/survey to weigh in with their opinion. Farmers Branch Management Analyst Shawna Eikenberry said the survey is a valuable tool to assist City departments in evaluating their work and prioritizing future projects and activities.
Asking questions on various departments and activities, the survey will take about 10 minutes to complete. Results will be shared with the public sometime after the first of the year.
For more information, call 972.919.2515.
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City Council to meet with P&Z October 30
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a joint meeting with Mayor Bob Phelps and the Farmers Branch City Council on Thursday, October 30 in the training room at the Bob Phelps Fire Administration Building. Designed as a discussion session on plans for the west side of Farmers Branch, the meeting is set to begin at 7 p.m.
The Bob Phelps Fire Administration Building is located at 13333 Hutton Drive, just north of Valley View Lane.
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Tom Bryson
Bluegrass Heritage Foundation President Alan Tompkins reacts as Farmers Branch Mayor Bob Phelps proclaims Saturday, October 18 as "Alan Tompkins Day" in Farmers Branch. Mr. Tompkins was honored at the Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival for his role in founding and perpetuating the event, now in its fifth year. Organizers said the 2014 edition was the best yet.
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AARP Safe Driving course set tomorrow
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Volunteers from AARP will teach a Safe Driving Course at the Farmers Branch Senior Center from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 23.
Fees for the course are $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Organizers noted this course does not count for dismissal of a traffic violation. For more information, call 972.919.8740.
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Early trick-or-treating planned at Library
MANSKE LIBRARY ~ Kids can spend an evening trick-or-treating around the Farmers Branch Manske Library on Wednesday, October 29 beginning at 6 p.m.
There will be crafts and activities for the whole family. Trick-or-treating stations will be positioned throughout the Library, and costumes are encouraged.
These activities are free and open to the public. For more information call the Library at 972.247.2511.
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Veterans Day Celebration coming November 11
FARMERS BRANCH ~ The "Manhattan Dolls" song and dance troupe will entertain the assembled crowd at the Farmers Branch Veterans Day Celebration, planned for Tuesday, November 11, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Farmers Branch Senior Center. There will be the traditional aspects of the Farmers Branch event, including the rendering of 'Taps' along with salutes to all branches of the U.S. military. There will be a free hot dog lunch following the event.
Everyone is invited and admission is free.
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Miklos Valdez
The outdoor "Frog Pond" play structure continues to take shape next to the Margaret Young Natatorium at the new Farmers Branch Aquatics Center. Find out more about the project at www.fbh2o.com. |
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Valley View to close at night
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Officials with the 35Express project have announced that Valley View Lane, under I-35E, will be closed during overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through November 3.  35Express is the group responsible for the makeover of Interstate 35E from its intersection with LBJ, north through Farmers Branch and Carrollton into Denton County to U.S. Highway 380. Elsewhere in Farmers Branch north and southbound Treeview Lane is closed for pavement repairs through Wednesday, Oct 29.  That project is being undertaken by the LBJExpress group as they move towards completing the I-635 makeover by the end of 2015.
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OCT 25 
HALLOWEEN IN THE PARK
@ FB Historical Park
972.919.1433
All events & meetings are subject to change. Call listed numbers or 972.247.3131 for verification or more information.
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OCT 30
JOINT CITY COUNCIL / P&Z
@ Fire Administration Bldg
972.919.2515
NOV 04
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
@ City Hall @ 6:30 pm
972.919.2515
NOV 11
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
@ Senior Center
10:30 am
972.919.2620
NOV 13
TOWN HALL MEETING
@ Senior Center @ 7 pm
972.919.2515
NOV 18
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
972.919.2515
Most City Offices Still Closed
Rec Center & Historical Park Open 8-5
No Garbage Collection
CHRISTMAS TOUR OF LIGHTS OPENS
972.919.1433
DEC 6
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
@ FB Historical Park
972.919.1433
Thru DEC 30
CHRISTMAS TOUR OF LIGHTS
Not open Dec 6 or 25
972.919.1433
All events & meetings are subject to change. Call listed numbers or 972.247.3131 for verification or more information.
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Town Hall Meeting planned November 13
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Mayor Bob Phelps and the members of the Farmers Branch City Council will meet members of the public at a Town Hall Meeting, set for Thursday, November 13 at 7 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Senior Center. The second of two such meetings set this year, after an update the Mayor and Council will engage in a question and answer session with the public on any desired topic. There will be Spanish language translation services available for those in need of assistance.
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'Tell it to the Mayor' schedule changes in Nov/Dec
CITY HALL ~ Mayor Bob Phelps twice monthly open office hours at City Hall will see a slight schedule change in November and December, due to the upcoming holiday season.
Regularly set for the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, from 3 until 6 p.m., the "Tell it to the Mayor" sessions will be held on the second Wednesdays only during those two months, on November 12 and December 10. Mayor Phelps noted the fourth Wednesday in November was the day before Thanksgiving while the fourth Wednesday in December was Christmas Eve.
For questions or more information on the program, call 972.919.2515.
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Senior Center plans genealogy trip to Dallas
SENIOR CENTER ~ Researching family history is the aim of the Senior Center's planned trip to the Dallas Public Library on Tuesday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Seniors are invited to come along on the excursion, bringing a sack lunch or dining at a downtown area local restaurant.
The bus will return to the Senior Center by 3 p.m. Call 972.919.8636.
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In the Banner
Frightful fun will be had in the Haunted Hedge at the Historical Park during Halloween in the Park, set for Saturday, October 25, from 5 until 10 p.m.
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About the City of Farmers Branch 
An historic community in the geographic center of the DFW Metroplex, Farmers Branch boasts a residential population of 28,800 and a daytime employment population of 66,000. Located on the northwest border of the City of Dallas, the City's 27 parks and lush greenbelts feature nationally-acclaimed, award-winning soccer fields, football facilities as well as baseball and softball complexes. The city's location in the center of the Metroplex and only 15 minutes away from both DFW Airport and Love Field, along with the 2,200 hotel rooms within the city, make Farmers Branch an ideal location for residents and for business. For more information on the City of Farmers Branch, visit
lovethebranch.com or call 972.247.3131.
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