April is National 9-1-1 Education Month and the National 9-1-1 Education Coalition and the Allen Police Department are encouraging everyone to learn about the importance and best use of 9-1-1 services. Following this year's theme of "Be 9-1-1 Ready" - here are a few tips to keep in mind when calling 9-1-1: - 9-1-1 is for emergencies only - to save a life, stop a crime, report a fire.
For non-emergencies in Allen, call 214.509.4321. - Stay calm - listen carefully to 9-1-1 call taker, give information, follow all instructions.
- Know where you are - be able to report your location. Whenever possible, use a landline.
- Know your cell phone - cell phones don't provide precise locations. Know your surroundings and landmarks to report to 9-1-1 call taker.
- Old phones are not toys - wireless phones with no active service can still call 9-1-1.
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| Pentatonix Headline Market Street Allen USA Celebration |
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 Vocal sensations Pentatonix, will headline this year's Market Street Allen USA Celebration presented by Texas Health-Allen set for Saturday, June 28, at Celebration Park. Highlights from the entertainment lineup to join Pentatonix include the high energy band, Chinatown, and a special presentation from The 4Troops, a band made up of United States combat veterans. Then look to the skies for one of the largest fireworks displays in North Texas, presented by Harley-Davidson of Dallas. Other activities include the Community Stage featuring more live entertainment, the Kid Zone and Kid Craft Tent. New additions this year include a Military Zone, Teen Zone and CVB Cool Zone. Mark your calendars now!
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Let the Cool Jazz Sizzle Your Saturday Next Weekend!
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 Make sure to head over to the Allen Public Library on Saturday, April 12 for some cool jazz in the courtyard as well as an eclectic beat in the auditorium. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the Library's courtyard will welcome visitors with the mellow sounds of the New Century Trumpet Quartet. Then the Allen Jazz Festival features String Theory Manouche and Carolyn Lee Jones at 7 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium.
The Allen Jazz Festival is free and sponsored by Bach to Books. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show will be issued beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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