Allen residents are beginning 2015 with another reason to love their city. Apartment List just ranked the City of Allen among the 100 Best Cities for Young Families. In fact, we're #2!
The rankings were based on safety (35%), housing cost (30%), school quality (25%) and child friendliness (10%). Apartment List noted Allen Independent School District's "stellar" graduation rate and says the city is a great place for sports fans. Editors admit Allen barely missed the top of the list, with rents in Fishers, Ind. a few dollars cheaper on average. (However, with the temperatures in Fishers dropping to 3° this weekend, we know which city we'd rather call home!)
You can check out the full city rankings on the Apartment List website. |
| Parks & Recreation Facilities Offer Discounts for 2015 Memberships |
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 Kick off the new year with a new you! City of Allen recreation facilities are offering a 15% discount on new memberships. The discount is offered only during the month of January.
A full list of classes and programs is available in the Winter/Spring Parks and Recreation Guide. View the guide and enroll in classes or programs at AllenParks.org/Programs. |
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| Library Launches "Destination Anywhere" Adult Reading Program |
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 Allen Public Library begins its Adult Winter Reading Program on Monday. You don't need to register (or even have a library card!) to participate. Simply print a reading log or pick up a copy from the library information desk, then track the books or times you read between Jan. 5 and Mar. 1. Turn in the log by 5 p.m. on Mar. 1 to enter the drawing for the following prizes: - Every 1 book (or 5 hours) gets you an entry for a $20 gift card from Amazon, Target or Top Golf
- Every 4 books (or 20 hours) gets you an entry to a Kindle Paperwhite
Reading logs will be available on the library website beginning Jan. 5. All prize drawings will take place on March 3. You do not need to be present to win. However, you must be 18 or older to participate. |
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