City of Allen E-News

October 30, 2015

Arbor Day may be a wash out (see story below), but Allen residents can still take advantage of a special offer to help beautify their homes and community. Trees for Allen is offering 5-7' trees specifically suited to our soil and climate for $50 each. The trees come in a 10-15 gallon container with trunks at least an inch in diameter. Several varieties are available, including Texas Ash, Little Gem Magnolia and Cedar Elm. The trees are guaranteed to leaf out.

Simply download the order form to choose your trees, then send the form and payment to Keep Allen Beautiful (c/o City Hall, 305 Century Parkway Allen, TX 75013). Trees may be picked up at the Municipal Service Center (900 S. Greenville Ave.) on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. Any remaining trees may be purchased on the day of pickup.

Rain Cancels Weekend Festivities

Due to current and expected rainfall and groundwater accumulation, the 2015 Arbor Day activities have been canceled. Donated trees will still be planted at Mary Evans Elementary School at a later date.

In anticipation of the inclement weather, Mayor Terrell and Allen City Council members dedicated and planted the Official 2016 Arbor Day Tree at Mary Evans Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 29.

The Windridge Pop Up Park, previously scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31 has been postponed as well. A rescheduled date will be published on AllenParks.org.

Cast Your Vote!

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, so don't forget to cast your ballot! You can find polling locations, sample ballots and a voter registration search at CollinCountyTX.gov/Elections.

Remember that you must show photo identification in order to cast your ballot. Approved photo I.D.s include a Texas driver's licence, military I.D. card or United States passport. See a full list of accepted forms of photo I.D.

Voting results can be viewed on the Collin County Elections website beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3. Results posted on this page are unofficial.

City of Allen Community Calendar Highlights

November 3

Cold War Movie Series:

"Fail-Safe"

November 7

Allen Recycles Day

November 13

Midnight Madness Basketball

Does your community organization have an event open to the general public you want us to know about? Simply fill out the form at CityOfAllen.org/SubmitCalendarItem to see about getting it added to our Community Calendar.