ENews for Weekending June 21, 2013

Small town hospitality, big city advantages

Greetings!

The City Council cancelled the July 2nd Regular City Council Meeting to allow the City Council and the City Staff to focus on the July 4th Parade & Celebration.

The City Council's next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, at beginning at 7 p.m.

City of Leon Valley's

19th Annual

Star Spangled 4th of July

Parade & Celebration

We invite you to join us at the City's 19th Annual Star-Spangled 4th of July Parade & Celebration.

This year's Parade route is from Bandera Road to Evers Road & features as Parade Grand Marshalls:

State Senator Leticia Van De Putte
State Representative Justin Rodriguez
Comedian & Channel 4 Host of "Where's Cleto", Mr. Cleto Rodriguez

See attached flyer in the coupon box below for more information!

Next Walk with the Mayor

Saturday, July 6th, 8:30 a.m.

Meet at the Leon Valley Public Library Porch

Bring water & wear comfortable shoes for a walk to the Silo Property located on Huebner Road

City Logo Changes

The City Council formally viewed the City Logo recommendations of the Branding Subcommittee's work during a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 18.

The City Council directed that the public be given an opportunity to weigh in on the recommended logo.

See the recommended City Logo and PowerPoint Presentation related to the work that the Branding Subcommittee has been doing, on the City's webpage.

We invite your comments by email to Ms. Claudia Mora, Economic Development Director, at c.mora@leonvalleytexas.gov. Public comments will be received through June 30 at 11:59 p.m.

As always, we invite you to Connect with Us... to obtain the most current City of Leon Valley news and information from the City's website.

Janie Willman

City Secretary

Leon Valley City Council Meetings

Regular City Council Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m.

Special City Council Meetings can be scheduled for different days and beginning times.

Official public notices and meeting agendas are posted on the City's Bulletin Boards outside the City Hall front doors at 6400 El Verde Road, at least 72 hours before the start of the meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, and are also posted on the City's website.

Click here for more information.

Out and About the Neighborhood

Visit the Farmer's Market located on the parking lot near the Leon Valley Public Library on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop Leon Valley first!

Stop, shop & relax at one of Leon Valley's restaurants or businesses that offer a plethora of shopping and eating experiences.

NeighborWoods Program Information

For information, call Community Development Director Kristie Flores at 684-1391, Extn 227.

Leon Valley Pool Registration for 2013

The City of Leon Valley is accepting swimming pool memberships now. The City accepts cash, checks, or Visa or MasterCard payments. Memberships can also be paid for at the Leon Valley Pool if you are paying by cash or check.

Family Memberships are $250 for up to 8 household members. Each additional family member may join at the same time for $15 per person. Children under 2 do no require a membership.

Individual Memberships are $125. Individuals plus 1 person may join for $180.

Seniors get a 10% discount off the cost of membership.

Group rates are available.

Leon Valley Public Library

Even though the construction work continues on the Leon Valley Public Library Children's Wing Expansion, they continue to offer a great source of family entertainment!

Please use the link below to view their June calendar of events.

http://www.leonvalley.lib.tx.us/events.html

T'ai Chi Chih:

Saturday mornings at 8 a.m., join us at the Leon Valley Public Library for T'ai Chi Chih: Joy Through Movement.

T'ai Chi Chih is an easy to learn set of movements focused on the development of an intrinsic energy called "Chi." It does not require a particular level of physical fitness or coordination. People of all ages can learn it.

T'ai Chi Chih meets rain or shine, all year around. Come join the group! For information, call the Leon Valley Public Library at 210-684-0720.