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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
BRANCH BULLETIN - eNews from Farmers Branch
Frog Pond curtails hours for rest of swim season

FARMERS BRANCH ~ With students beginning their return to school, the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center's Frog Pond will shorten their operating hours this week, through Friday, to the hours of 1 until 6 p.m. Aquatics Center Logo
   Additionally, availability of Frog Pond attractions may be limited.
   This is the final full week of operation for the summer swim season Frog Pond, which will maintain weekend hours of 12 to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day weekend.
   Labor Day Monday will be the final day of operation for the summer.
   Call 972.919.8720 or visit fbh2o.com.
Summer Funshine to wrap season with carnival

FARMERS BRANCH ~ The Summer Funshine day camp program is planning its traditional end-of-season carnival for Friday, August 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center.
   There will be carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, raffle prizes and concessions. All events and concessions will range from 25 cents to $3 with proceeds going to benefit improvements at the Farmers Branch Market facility at The Grove @ Mustang Crossing.
   The Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center is located at 14050 Heartside Place, near the intersection of Heartside and Valwood Parkway. Call 972.247.4607.
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Battle of the Badges to help replenish depleted blood supply

FARMERS BRANCH ~ With multiple hundreds of units of blood required for the victims of the July 7 sniper attack in downtown Dallas, the Battle of the Badges annual blood drive in Farmers Branch takes on special significance.
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   Set for August 26 & 27, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center, the annual event traditionally establishes bragging rights between the Farmers Branch Police and Fire Departments for the coming year.
   However, Farmers Branch Police Chief Sid Fuller said that good-natured competition takes a back seat to the urgent need to replenish the depleted blood supply.
Valley View construction will swap lanes for utilities to cross

FARMERS BRANCH ~ The ongoing reconstruction of Valley View Lane, between Josey Lane and Webb Chapel Road, will feature periodic changes of open lanes in the next few weeks as the project continues.
   The initial phase of the project involved the replacement of an old water line on the eastbound side which reduced open lanes for motorists heading east.
City offices to close for Labor Day; garbage will be collected

FARMERS BRANCH ~ Most City of Farmers Branch offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday, with a few notable exceptions. 
   Both the Community Recreation Center and Margaret Young Natatorium will be open from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. 
   Next door, the Frog Pond will celebrate its last day of summer season operation by opening from 12 noon through 6 p.m. In addition, the Farmers Branch Historical Park will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. 
   There will be regular garbage and recycling collection on Labor Day Monday.
Upcoming Calendar

AUG 20 & 27
FARMERS BRANCH MARKET
8 am to Noon @ The Grove at Mustang Crossing
972.919.2620 | farmersbranchmarket.com

AUG 24
TELL IT TO THE MAYOR
3 to 6 pm @ City Hall | Open Office Hours with Mayor Bob Phelps
972.247.3131 | farmersbranchtx.gov

AUG 26 & 27
BATTLE OF THE BADGES
Blood Drive | 9 am to 3 pm @ Rec Center
817.343.1271 | farmersbranchtx.gov

AUG 31
POLICE CHIEF SID FULLER RETIREMENT RECEPTION
2 pm @ City Hall
972.247.3131 | farmersbranchtx.gov

All events & meetings are subject to change. Call listed numbers or 972.247.3131 for verification or more information.

CODE CORNER: Trash & Recycling

   In an effort to maintain neighborhood appearance, the City Code specifies certain time frames that material can be placed out for trash or recycling collection.
   Whether it be trash, recycling, brush or bulk, items SHOULD NOT be placed out for collection earlier than 6 p.m. the day BEFORE designated collection.
   Likewise, recycling containers SHOULD BE returned to their storage locations no later than 9 a.m. the day AFTER scheduled service.
   Materials and containers out too early or left out too late is a violation of City Code and may result in a court citation. Find out more about trash and curbside recycling collection.
  Additionally, recycling containers should be shielded from street view when not placed out for collection. This could be:
  • In the back yard
  • In the garage
  • Behind a screening fence if stored beside the house
   Code Enforcement has provided a helpful video tutorial of how to construct a simple screening fence. A sample screening fence and recycling container can be seen in the lobby at City Hall. 

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   If any resident is unable to construct, or afford to construct, a screening fence, there may be assistance available from local civic agencies (as resources are available). For more information on screening requirements, call Code Enforcement at 972.919.1414.

TO REPORT A CODE ISSUE:
972.919.1414 
MyFBTX mobile app 
 

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Dennis reopens in time for school

FBTX ~ Farmers Branch Public Works Director Randy Walhood advises that the extensive reconstruction of Dennis Lane is substantially done and traffic has been restored both ways.
   The finish to the work comes just days before the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District starts the new school year at both nearby Vivian Field Middle and Farmers Branch Elementary Schools.
Oncor continues tree trimming along Josey corridor

FBTX ~ Residents are reminded that Oncor is performing regular maintenance on trees that could interfere with electrical service lines. 
   According to the Oncor web site, "one tree can affect a power line serving an entire neighborhood ... when branches grow into distribution lines, they may cause problems during the next wind, ice or electrical storm." 
October Household Hazardous Waste event to rely on vouchers

FBTX ~ Dallas County has announced that it will conduct a Household Hazardous Waste collection event in Farmers Branch on October 8 for the first 100 Farmers Branch residents with vouchers. 
   Residents will be able to pick up a voucher for participation in the event on a first-come, first-served basis at Farmers Branch City Hall, 13000 William Dodson Parkway, starting September 15.
   Participation is limited to the first 100 Farmers Branch residents who pick up a voucher (one per household). Call 972.919.2597 for more information.
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In the Banner

FBTX ~ The sun peeks around the corner of City Hall in a temporary break from the overcast and rainy skies seen over Farmers Branch this week. The brief respite from the brutal summer heat is not expected to last.
Photo by Tom Bryson
Senior Center plans 'Grand' event

FBTX ~ The decades will roll by, from the 1940s to the present day, at the Farmers Branch Senior Center's "Grand Event," planned for Saturday, August 20 from 6 until 9 p.m. at their facility.
   Planned as the "ultimate decade party for all generations," the event will feature music, dancing, food and contests. 
   Officials note this is a Senior Center event so someone over the age of 50 must be included in each ticket sale.
   Tickets are available through August 18 at $5 per person or a $25 maximum for each family. Call 972.919.8740.
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SEP 3
FIESTA AT THE MARKET
@ Farmers Branch Market | 8 am to Noon @ The Grove at Mustang Crossing
Live Tejano music, bounce houses, crafts, salsa contest & street tacos
972.919.2620 | farmersbranchmarket.com

SEP 3
MANSKE MOVIES
Outdoor movies in the Library amphitheater, featuring "The Karate Kid"
Showtime is dusk | 972.247.3131 | farmersbranchtx.gov

SEP 5
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Most City offices closed | Exceptions: Rec & Natatorium open 6 am - 5 pm | Frog Pond open 12 - 6 pm | Historical Park open 8 am - 5 pm | GARBAGE & RECYCLING WILL BE COLLECTED

SEP 8 - 25
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Presented on select nights by The Firehouse Theatre
972.620.3747 | thefirehousetheatre.com
SEP 10, 17 & 24
FARMERS BRANCH MARKET
8 am to Noon | The Grove @ Mustang Crossing

SEP 16-17
ENCOUNTERS from the PAST >> Find Out More
Interactive guided tours of historic Keenan Cemetery
972.406-0184 | fbcemeterytours.com

SEP 17
MANSKE MOVIES
Outdoor movies in the Library amphitheater, featuring
"STAR WARS: The Force Awakens"
Showtime is dusk | 972.247.3131 | farmersbranchtx.gov

SEP 24
DATE NIGHT in the PARK >> Find Out More
Food trucks, live music & an outdoor movie @ Farmers Branch Historical Park | 972.919.2620 
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All events & meetings are subject to change. Call listed numbers or 972.247.3131 for verification or more information.
About the City of Farmers Branch Farmers Branch Logo
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.