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October 23, 2015
Collin County voters can choose from numerous early voting locations, including two in Allen, to cast a ballot in the upcoming general and special elections. Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 19 and ends on Friday, Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Eligible voters can cast a ballot at any of the 31 early voting locations offered in Collin County, including Allen Municipal Court Building (301 Century Parkway) or Lovejoy ISD Administration Building (259 Country Club Road). To see a full list of early voting hours and locations, visit the Collin County elections website.
Lost Pet? Call the Allen Animal Shelter.
The Allen Animal Shelter is dealing with an influx of stray dogs during this stormy weather. Sometimes animals get spooked by thunder or lightning and take off; other times they escape a fenced yard through a gate that has blown open. If your dog is missing, please call the shelter at 214.509.4378. Stray pets are kept for at least five days before being offered for adoption.

Remember that all dogs, cats and ferrets in the City of Allen are required to display a collar with vaccination information and a city registration tag at all times. The registration tag costs $5 ($30 if your pet has not been spayed/neutered) and can be purchased at Allen Animal Shelter (770 S. Allen Heights Dr.).
Teddy Bear Ride Coming to Allen this Weekend
More than 1,000 motorcycles will rumble through Allen on Sunday morning during the 23rd annual Teddy Bear Ride. The ride collects money and teddy bears for the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County.

The motorcade will leave the IKEA Store in Frisco at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, then travel east on Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH 121) to State Highway 5/Greenville Avenue. Traffic signals will be changed to allow all of the motorcycles to travel down Greenville Avenue until they reach Chaparral Drive. Normal traffic patterns will resume immediately afterwards. The ride will end at the the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County, located in Plano. 

The Children's Advocacy Center serves as a referral and service agency for the Allen Police Department. To learn more about the Teddy Bear Ride, visit the Childrens Advocacy Center website.
City of Allen Community Calendar Highlights
October 24 
 Halloween Dive-In Movie
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