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The 'Game of Old' lives on at Historical Park's Vintage Base Ball Festival
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Playing America's pastime by 1860s rules, the Farmers Branch Mustangs will host their second annual Vintage Base Ball Festival at the Farmers Branch Historical Park on Saturday, April 2.  Vintage teams from around the area, including teams from Kansas, San Angleo, Carrollton, Irving and Plano, will play a round-robin tournament using uniforms, equipment and rules from the 19th century, when the game was born.
Games begin at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Each team is expected to play two or three games of base ball and participate in a game of town ball at the end of the day.
The public is invited to attend and admission is free. Concessions will be available for purchase from the Knights of Columbus Council #5052 from 11 a.m. til 3 p.m. and by Kona Ice from 12 noon until 2 p.m.
The Farmers Branch Historical Park is located at 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, between Denton Drive and Ford Road and a short, five-minute walk from the Farmers Branch DART Green Line Station. Call 972.406.0184 or visit fbvintagebaseball.com.
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Shredding event set Saturday at City Hall
FARMERS BRANCH ~ In addition to the start of the recycling program in April, the City of Farmers Branch has announced the first of two document shredding events has been planned for Saturday, April 2.
 A shredding truck will be on hand at Farmers Branch City Hall from 9 a.m. until 12 noon to accept household document destruction from Farmers Branch residents. Organizers emphasize this is for residential use and should not be used for commercial or home-based businesses. The service is free to Farmers Branch residents. Proof of Farmers Branch residency may be required.
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Brookhaven Electric Guitar ensemble to play Library
FARMERS BRANCH ~ The Brookhaven College Electric Guitar Ensemble will play a concert at the Farmers Branch Manske Library on Saturday, April 2 at 2 p.m.  Using skills that are traditionally emphasized in orchestra and band programs, these artists will perform works from various genres including jazz, pop, rock, blues, folk and classical.
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Ready to roll
 New Curbside Recycling Program begins next week
FARMERS BRANCH ~ After the substantial completion of cart delivery in the past week, the new Farmers Branch Curbside Recycling Program is ready to begin the week of April 4.
Residents should consult the map at fbrecycles.com to determine what day their recycling should be placed out for pickup.
When rolled out for pickup, containers should be placed near the same location as trash collection (curb or alley) behind the curb line no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before scheduled pickup and no later than 7 a.m. on collection day. Carts must be returned to their storage location by 9 a.m. the day after service.
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Accepted Materials
- Plastic containers (#s 1-5 & 7)
- Newspapers
- Aluminum, steel and tin containers
- Glass bottles & containers
- Corrugated cardboard & boxboard & mixed paper
Not Accepted Materials
- Paper towels, facial & toilet tissue
- Plastic bags & packaging
- Wax coated paper drink containers, food & wet waste
- Paper, plastic & styrofoam serving items
- Grass clippings and shredded paper
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The curbside recycling program is free to Farmers Branch residents.
There will be a grace period until October 1 for installation of proper screening.
Fines for solid waste ordinance violations will range up to $500. However, City officials emphasize that residents will have ample opportunity to learn about proper storage and correct any issues. Fines will not be assessed except for multiple repeat violations.
WHAT HAPPENS TO RECYCLABLES AFTER THEY ARE PICKED UP?
City Staff recently visited the Community Waste Disposal's Material Recovery Facility (MRF or MuRF) to find out what happens to recyclable materials after they are picked up from residents. Find out more in this exclusive video extra:
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"Meet the MuRF"
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"Farmers Branch is Excited About Recycling!"
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TRASH COLLECTION
will continue the same twice weekly schedule on the same days and from the same location either in front of or behind homes (with alley access). This service remains free for Farmers Branch residents, except that the City will no longer provide trash sacks. Paper or plastic trash sacks can be purchased at most hardware and grocery stores. For more information, call 972.919.2597.
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Date Night in the Park coming April 23
FARMERS BRANCH ~ With more food trucks to serve the ever-increasing crowd, the spring edition of Date Night in the Park is planned for Saturday, April 23 at the Farmers Branch Historical Park, 2540 Farmers Branch Lane.  Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is free. There will be live music from Midnight River Choir, prior to sundown. After dusk, the outdoor projector will show the Will Ferrell/Mark Wahlberg comedy "Daddy's Home."
Parking will be available at the Metrosquare Business Park, two blocks south of the Historical Park on Ford Road, with a free shuttle to the gate. As always for this event, childcare is available for ages 3-12 at the Community Recreation Center for $10 per child. However, pre-registration is required by Thursday, April 21.
Call 972.247.4607 for information or to register for childcare. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended for lawn seating. For more information on Date Night in the Park, visit fbspecialevents.com or call 972.919.2620.
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Aquatics Center lowers prices for 2016
FARMERS BRANCH ~ The Farmers Branch Aquatics Center just made it easier for families to have fun in the sun this summer with lower prices for season passes to the outdoor, summer swim season Frog Pond.  For 2016, season passes for Farmers Branch residents will be $50 for individual passes, down from $85 for the entire summer. Non-residents will pay $80 for individual passes as opposed to last year's rate of $105.
Officials added that the resident rates will be extended to anyone that works in Farmers Branch or for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
The Frog Pond features a lazy river, a lagoon pool, two water slides, a kids' play area, concession stand and party pavilions. Together with the open-year-round Margaret Young Natatorium, the two facilities make up the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center.
For more information, visit fbh2o.com or call 972.919.8720.
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Capacity of West Side infrastructure enhanced by Wicker Pump Station
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Now fully back online after a fire last year, the Wicker Pump Station, at the ground storage facility near Denton Drive and Wicker Avenue, is greatly enhancing the already vast capacity of Public Works infrastructure on the West Side of Farmers Branch.
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Aerial photography by LaJeana Thomas
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The control room of the station was badly damaged in a pre-dawn fire last year and had to be completely refurbished.
Today, the Wicker station pumps water to the emerging area west of I-35E which already enjoys healthy infrastructure with a two million gallon elevated storage tank, 16-inch water lines along Valley View (18-inch along railroad tracks), Luna Road sewer station and the new Mercer sewer station.
Farmers Branch Public Works Director Randy Walhood said the infrastructure installed years ago, coupled with recent improvements, was put in with full development of the West Side in mind.
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Residents encouraged to take part in Shakespeare birthday party
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Everyone is invited to celebrate William Shakespeare's birthday at the Farmers Branch Manske Library on Saturday, April 23 at 4 pm.
Members of the community will read and perform scenes from Shakespeare's most memorable plays in the Amphitheater. Anyone wishing to take part should contact the Library as soon as possible at 972.247.2511.
Those in attendance can enjoy cupcakes and punch as we wish William Shakespeare a happy 452nd birthday.
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Former Councilman Jim Robbs dies at 89
FARMERS BRANCH ~ Former Farmers Branch City Councilman James Harold "Jim" Robbs, passed away last week at the age of 89.
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A 54-year resident of Farmers Branch, he was remembered by colleagues as quiet but directed and with a great love of his community. Mr. Robbs served on the Farmers Branch City Council from 1997 to 2003 and served on the Planning & Zoning Commission before that.
A leader in private industry, Mr. Robbs was previously the owner of an industrial chemical raw materials company, a consumer electronics business and spent time as an independent marketing and management consultant before entering public life.
Farmers Branch Mayor Bob Phelps remembered Mr. Robbs as a dedicated, servant leader.
"He just wanted the best for Farmers Branch," Mayor Phelps said. "Jim was a man who truly wanted to help the community and asked nothing in return. Farmers Branch is better for his service."
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Volume 6 | Edition 13 | Number 266
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Branch Bulletin
is published weekly by the Communications Office of the
City of Farmers Branch, Texas since March 5, 2011
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Last day to register to vote is April 7
DALLAS ~ The Dallas County Elections Department advises that the final day that Farmers Branch residents can register to vote in the May City Council election is Thursday, April 7.
 The positions of Mayor and members of the City Council are elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis with two positions up for election each year. Five City Council members are elected from geographically drawn single member districts while the Mayor is elected at-large. In 2016, the two positions up for election are City Council Districts 1 & 4. In District 1, Ana Reyes is running unopposed. In District 4, Chuck Zubarik and Terry Lynne are running for the seat. Early voting will take place at Dallas County Early Voting locations, including Farmers Branch City Hall, April 25 to May 3. Election Day is May 7. For more information on registering to vote, contact the Dallas County Elections office at dallascountyvotes.org
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES
(listed by ballot position)
Ana Reyes
Chuck Zubarik
Terry Lynne
EARLY VOTING
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN MAY 7 ELECTION: April 7
ELECTION DAY: May 7, from 7 am to 7 pm
LOOKUP HELP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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VIDEO 
Extras
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Economic Development 4th Quarter Update & Year in Review
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FBPD 'Open Carry Law' Meeting Presentation
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Raindrops in creeks and in puddles illustrate the coming of Spring storm season in north Texas.
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Applications are being accepted for membership on several of the City's volunteer advisory boards and commissions, according to City Secretary Amy Piukana.
Currently, the following boards have vacancies:
Community Watch Committee
Senior Advisory Board
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APRIL 2
SHREDDING EVENT
9 am to 12 noon @ City Hall
FB Residents only
972.247.3131
APRIL 5
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6 pm @ City Hall
LIVE on FBTV
972.247.3131
APRIL 5 & 12
AARP Tax Help
10 am to 3 pm
By appointment
972.919.8740
APRIL 13
TELL IT TO THE MAYOR
3 to 6 pm @ City Hall
Open office hours with
Mayor Bob Phelps
972.247.3131
APRIL 19
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6 pm @ City Hall
LIVE on FBTV
972.247.3131
APRIL 23
DATE NIGHT in the PARK
5:30 pm @ FB Historical Park
Free Admission
972.919.2620
APRIL 27
TELL IT TO THE MAYOR
3 to 6 pm @ City Hall
Open office hours with
Mayor Bob Phelps
972.247.3131
All events & meetings are subject to change. Call listed numbers or 972.247.3131 for verification or more information.
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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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