Are you ready for a discount? Join the BRiCk on Monday, May 6, for the center's open house at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Register for classes, camps, swim lessons and more between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. on May 6 and you will receive a 10 percent discount. You must go to the BRiCk in person to receive the discount. After 5 p.m., there will be demonstrations and instructors will be available to answer questions or provide information on upcoming classes. For more information, call the BRiCk at 817-426-9104.

Students who are entering the fifth grade in the fall of 2013 are invited to apply for a spot in the Burleson Fire Department's Junior Fire Academy. Class is June 10-13, 8 a.m.-noon. The academy is limited to 12. Participants receive their own bunker gear, tour the fire stations, and learn about disaster safety, extrication, fire safety, fire hydrants, fire hoses, and search and rescue. Applications are available starting today at Fire Station #1, 828 S.W. Alsbury Blvd., and online on the Junior Fire Academy page. Forms must be turned in by May 21.Contact Firefighter Scott Johns or Secretary Kristie Menchaca at 817-426-9176 for more information.

If you are looking for something for your children ages 6-12 years old to do this summer, sign up for a weeklong session of Summer Fun Camp through the BRiCk!  Registration starts May 6, which is also the 10 percent off day! On May 6, you can register between 8 am. and 9 p.m. at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd. Meet the Counselors Night is June 5, 7 p.m., at the BRiCk. The sessions begin June 10 and run weekly through the final camp session beginning Aug. 19. The fun is 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Each week includes a field trip. The fee ranges from $117 to $133 for each week. Single day registration is available. To find out more about Summer Fun Camp as well as other summer camps, call 817-426-9104 or go to the Camps page on the City website.   

The City is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding event on Saturday, May 4, at the City's old service center, 133 N. Main St. The event is 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and is only available to residents who live inside the Burleson city limits (proof of residency including a City water or solid waste bill is required). Household hazardous waste items are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the City of Fort Worth's Crud Cruiser is full. On the electronics side, there will be a fee for TVs ($10) and computer hard drive erasing ($10). All other electronic items may be dropped off free of charge. There is no fee for shredding paper, however there is a three-box maximum per household. Read More