Winter/Spring Special Events
A SANTA EXPRESS PARTY
Saturday, December 5, 4-6 p.m.
Midway Recreation Center, 300 W. Midway Dr.
Come celebrate a magical Christmas holiday watching The Polar Express. Children will be able to enjoy themed arts and craft along with hot cocoa and cookies. Bring a blanket and stretch out on our gymnasium floor and get ready for a great moviegoing experience. This family event is free and great for all ages. All aboard!
CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS
"A Star-Spangled Christmas"
Saturday, December 5, 6:30 p.m.
Midway Recreation Center, 300 W. Midway Dr.
The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Midway Dr. and Fuller-Wiser. It will travel west on Midway and end at Trinity High School.
Celebrate the spirit of "A Star-Spangled Christmas" at this year's Christmas Parade of Lights. This event is a spectacular display of moving lights. Organizations of all kinds are welcome to enter floats in the best parade in Texas! Let your imagination run wild as you consider this year's theme – "A Star-Spangled Christmas." After the parade, join us at Trinity High School for float award announcements. For more information or to receive a float application call 817-685-1449 or visit www.euless.org/parade. All participants are asked to attend an information meeting on Monday, November 16 at 7 p.m. at the Midway Recreation Center to discuss safety issues.
ICE FEST 2009
Saturday, December 12, 1:30 - 7 p.m.
Dr Pepper StarCenter, 1400 S. Pipeline Road
Holiday fun for the whole family. Happy Holidays from the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Euless!
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Free public skate session |
| 2:30 - 3 p.m. | Free skate with Santa |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Free Holiday ice show |
| 5 - 7 p.m. | Free public skate session |
HERITAGE PARK CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Saturday, December 12, 1 - 5 p.m.
Heritage Park, 201 Cullum Dr.
The Fuller House, McCormick Barn and the 157 year-old Himes Log House will all be decorated for the season. Choirs will be there to sing your favorite Christmas songs. Visit our petting zoo or ride the Christmas Choo-Choo. Kids young and old can visit Santa and make their own Christmas ornaments. Members of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee will conduct guided tours of the oldest brick house in Euless. We'll have free hot chocolate, lemonade and cookies for everyone. Holiday cheer and Euless history wrapped up in one great afternoon!
21st ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING EVENT
Saturday, January 9, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Midway Park, 300 W. Midway Drive
Don't throw away your Christmas tree: Recycle it! The City uses the mulch throughout the year to maintain city parks and medians. Residents may bring their own bag to fill with mulch for their gardens or flowers. Limit one bag per person. The Parks Department may work with residents on additional quantities if available. Residents may dispose of LIVE Christmas trees only (with no ornaments or lights) at the designated area of Midway Park between December 26 - January 9. On January 9, the City will host a tree mulching demonstration and will give away bags of mulch and tree saplings to the public. Additionally, hot dogs and drinks will be available for free to anyone who participates in the recycling event. For more information call 817-685-1650.
GREETING U.S. SOLDIERS - R&R FLIGHTS
D/FW Airport, February 8-14
The City of Euless will once again be a proud participant in the R&R Flights at DFW Airport from February 8-14. U.S. Soldiers are coming home for their 2-week R&R leave, and Euless citizens will be there to greet them. Please call 972-574-0392 after 8 p.m. the night before for flight time, as well as in the morning to make sure the flight is still on-time. Transportation will be provided for area seniors and those with special needs. The bus will leave Euless City Hall 30 minutes before the scheduled flight time. Parking coupons are available from the Airport personnel each day so no one will have to pay to park. Please sign up by January 11, and you will receive a free t-shirt. A registration form may be downloaded from the City's website at www.eulesstx.gov, or call Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449. Donations will be accepted.
TARRANT AREA FOOD BANK
Monday, March 15, 8 a.m. – noon
Volunteers are needed to help the Tarrant Area Food Bank with packaging food for those that are in need. We will meet in the Library parking lot at 8 a.m. and will take a van to the food bank. If you are interested, please contact Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or e-mail him. We will take the first 20 people who sign up.
EASTER EGG STUFFING PARTY
Wednesday, March 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Ruth Millican Center, 201 N. Cullum Drive
Volunteers are needed for our Annual Easter Egg Stuffing Party. We will stuff Easter Eggs with candy, toys, prizes, and coupons from local businesses. Chips and drinks will be provided. All eggs will be used at our Easter Egg Scramble. If you are interested please contact Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or e-mail him.
EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE
Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m. - noon
Parks at Texas Star, 1501 South Pipeline Road
The 6th Annual Euless Easter Egg Scramble is a mad dash by over 500 kids to snatch up as many candy filled plastic eggs as they can. We will have bounce houses, games and face painting. Each scramble will be divided into different age groups as listed below.
| Ages | Scramble Times |
|---|---|
| 0 – 3 | 10:30 a.m. |
| 4 – 5 | 10:45 a.m. |
| 6 – 7 | 11:15 a.m. |
| 8 + | 11:30 a.m. |
TEXAS TRASH OFF
Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m. - noon
Meet at Villages of Bear Creek Park Amphitheater
1951 Bear Creek Parkway
Volunteers are needed for the annual statewide Texas Trash Off. Gather your family and meet us at the Villages of Bear Creek Park located at 1951 Bear Creek Parkway. When you arrive you will receive a free T-shirt, trash bags, plastic gloves, and bottled water. You will then be distributed to various areas of our city to pick up trash to help beautify our community. Afterwards, meet us back at the park for a free hot dog lunch including chips and a drink. For more information please contact Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or e-mail him. Group leaders, please contact Jerry ahead of time to reserve your area of our city. Don't forget to bring a blanket and lawn chairs.
JOIN OUR FAMILY OF VOLUNTEERS
The City of Euless produces several special events throughout the year. Each one is special & unique and is centered on the family. If you would like to help build a strong community, play an important part in someone's life and be a part of something exciting, then join our "Family of Volunteers." If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above events, please contact Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or e-mail him.
SAVE THE DATE AS ARBOR DAZE RETURNS IN 2010!
Saturday, April 24 & Sunday, April 25
