Attend a Free Property Safety Seminar on Jan. 28

On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Plano Police Department will present a free Property Safety Seminar. The seminar is from 7 to 9 p.m. at Plano Municipal Center, 1520 K Ave. Crime Prevention Officer Christopher Bianez will teach you how to build the best crime-fighting team, strategies to reduce motor vehicle burglary, how to reinforce doors and windows, precautions to take to prevent someone from walking into your home without forced entry and strategies to recover your stolen property. No registration is required but seating may be limited. Visit planopolice.org for more details.

New Recreation Center Rates for Those Working in Plano and Living in the Plano ISD area

Beginning on Feb. 1, Plano's city recreation centers have broadened the membership rate options available for those who work in Plano and who live in the Plano Independent School District boundaries. The new rate options will be:

Annual PISD/Work in Plano Membership

Youth $119 Adult $195

Senior $149 Family $509

Monthly PISD/Work in Plano Membership

Youth $16 Adult $22

Senior $19 Family $59

Free Workshop Shares Tips on Applying for Citizenship

The Plano Multicultural Outreach Roundtable will host a Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. It's free and will be at the Plano Independent School District Sockwell Center, 6301 Chapel Hill Boulevard. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, FBI, English as 2nd Language Center and Citizenship Class Centers will present information and resources for the journey to become a citizen of the United States.They will cover who can apply for citizenship, how you apply, when you can apply and benefits of citizenship. One-on-one assistance will be provided by immigration attorneys in various languages and by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services representatives. You can even complete your citizenship application onsite if you bring your documentation. For additional information, visit PlanoMCOR.org.

Interim Fire Chief Named

Deputy Fire Chief Marty Wade has been appointed interim fire chief, effective Jan. 19. The appointment comes after Fire Chief Brian Crawford accepted the position of chief administrative officer for the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. A nationwide search will be conducted to replace Chief Crawford.

Chief Wade joined Plano Fire-Rescue in February 1989 and has spent his entire fire service career here. Rising through the ranks, he was promoted to fire apparatus operator in 1995, lieutenant in 1999, captain in 2001, battalion chief in 2007 and deputy chief in 2013. Prior to his appointment as interim fire chief, Chief Wade was the deputy chief over the administrative services division.

February's #LovePlano Theme is Love

Show us your sweet side in the February #LovePlano photo contest. Since the theme is love and romance, the weekly finalist who is selected as the monthly winner will enjoy dinner for two courtesy of Lockhart Smokehouse in downtown Plano. To enter, simply post your best photos to #loveplano on the City's Instagram, Twitter or Facebook pages.

Keep Plano Moving Forward, Join Us for the State of the City Address

Mayor Harry LaRosiliere

Council and I are committed to keep a conversation going with the citizens of Plano. One way is through the annual State of the City address. This is an opportunity to celebrate Plano and the many great things that happened in 2014. We would like to let you know where we've been and where Plano is going.

Please join us for the State of the City address on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave. This is a great event for our community to come together and look ahead to the exciting opportunities that will shape our future as the City of Excellence. I hope to see you there.

City Council Meetings are on the second and fourth Mondays of the month with agendas and minutes posted online. The meetings can be watched live on Time Warner Channel 16, Verizon FiOS Channel 30 and 31, or anytime at planotv.org.

Municipal Court Clerk's Office Closes Feb. 5-6

The City of Plano Municipal Court Clerk's Office will be closed at both locations on Thursday, Feb. 5 and Friday, Feb. 6 for annual certification training. Normal hours will resume Monday, Feb. 9.

When is the Time For Tree Pruning?

February is a great time to prune trees because it is right before plants in North Texas come out of dormancy.

The City of Plano is an Excellent Place to Work!

Explore the City of Plano's latest employment opportunities online.

Upcoming Events

01/28 - Crime Prevention Class - Property Protection (Burglary)

01/28 - Math in Action: Grade 3

01/29 - Math Tutoring

01/29 - Podcasting 101

01/29 - Rockin Robotics: EV3 Sensors

01/29 - Master Composter Training

01/30 - Ek shaam Jagjeet Singh ke naam by Anup Jalota

01/30 - App Time

01/30 - HOA Presidents Breakfast Meeting

01/31 - Family Movie: Planes: Fire and Rescue

01/31 - Rockin Robotics: EV3 Sensors

01/31 - Super Science: Bouncetastic

01/31 - Family Game Time

02/01 - Taste of Mah Jong

02/02 - Playdate Hour

02/02 - What Are You Reading Now Book Club

02/02 - Math in Action: Grade 2

02/02 - Genealogy: Inspire 365: Excelling, Empowering & Educating Lives Through the History of Black America

02/03 - Puppet Show: Snog the Frog

02/03 - Fun with Washi Tape

Visit the city calendar online for more great ways to become engaged in your community.


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