Arm yourself with a water bottle and some sunscreen and you’re ready to head over to the Arbor Daze festival this weekend. Participating in this Euless tradition is a “must” if you love outdoor festivals. For over two decades the city of Euless, TX has successfully celebrated tree planting, preservation and recognition for urban and community forestry programs through their continued commitment to the National Arbor Day Foundation and Tree City USA programs*.
Festival goers can take home a free sapling to plant, paying homage to our need for a green planet. But that’s not all you can do at the Arbor Daze festival. There’s plenty of informative and fun exhibits sponsored by our parks department and local businesses, and a whole weekend of homespun entertainment coming your way. From belly dancers to martial arts exhibitions, the stages are bound to provide a plethora of amusements throughout the weekend.
If you’re passionate about politics, both the North Texas Tea Party and the Democratic Party have secured exhibit space at the festival too. To be sure, they’re going to be there to add a little flag waving gusto to the event no matter which side of the issues you stand on.
Saturday night you can enjoy a concert under the stars with The Killdares. This popular Celtic Rock sensation often graces the stages of the Granada Theater, the Levitt Pavilion and the Scottish Heritage festival. Sunday, soak in an earthy blend of southern rock and blues with the Jace Bersin Trio followed by Terri Hendrix on the main stage—the perfect way to cap off the weekend. How to Get There
You’ll find plenty of signage connecting incoming traffic to available parking. Follow the signs and you should be able to get in and out of the festival area pretty easily. Arbor Daze is located on the grounds of City Hall at 201 N. Ector Drive. City Hall Complex
201 N. Ector Dr.
It’s a little gray and damp today, but the wet weather is moving out this evening and Saturday promises to be a glorious day for the Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival. There will be a juried exhibit along with original works of art for sale. In addition, there will be lots of performing arts to enjoy across a variety of stages and you can even take part in creating your own work of art, if you’d like. There will be wine tastings and scrumptious culinary delights to please every appetite.
To make it easier to navigate the festival you can download the Main Street 2012 phone app. You’ll find street by street location guides for stage shows, art exhibits, and festival vendors. Admission is free and coupons for food and goodies are $1.00 ea. with the average meal running about $8.00 to $10.00. Water is free, so just pack your bottle or buy a nifty one there as a souvenir for 9 coupons.
A one day pass for the TRE will cost $2.00 to $10.00. The TRE will take you to the Intermodal Transportation Center in downtown Fort Worth and from there you can catch free shuttles or walk just two blocks to the festival. The TRE has extended festival schedules, so there’s no need to hassle with parking–just jump on the train and have a great time!
Have you entered the Valentines Day Candy Count contest? You still have time! Stop by the office and make your best guess of how many candies are in our jar and you just might be the lucky winner of Dinner for Two for you and your special someone. The entry deadline has been extended to February 9th.
We haven’t forgotten our little sweethearts at Oakmont either.
We have some talented young residents and Valentines is a great time to let your colors shine! Come by the office to get your coloring sheet and return it to us by February 9th and you could win a sweet Valentine Treat!
Some people are pretty serious about their Girl Scout Cookies; I well remember those generous orders of 30 or 40 boxes from select customers during my 8 years as a Girl Scout Leader. Why so many? Well, they’re magic, of course and they disappear so quickly. One must plan long-term and be willing to dedicate an entire freezer before the booth sales start, or you’ll never experience the joy of serving Thin Mints with lemonade on a hot August afternoon.
Thankfully, Girl Scouts, after 95 years of annual cookie sales, continues to be innovative in delivering their unique brand to the public—and I do mean brand. Buying Girl Scout cookies is as American a tradition as wearing Levi’s and drinking Coke. If you run across a Girl Scout this time of year, you might as well just break out your wallet because you will be buying cookies. The only question is which type of cookie?Thin Mints? Peanut Butter Patties? Carmel Delights? There—already you’re slipping into trouble and most likely will share the same fate as millions of other Americans—morphing into an annual multi-box consumer.
Back to Girl Scout innovation: waiting to see if a cute little Brownie is coming to your door is a thing of the past. Cookie hunting has been technified. Simply download the Girl Scout Cookie Locator app to your smart phone—that’s right an app— designed specifically for all you cookie stalkers out there. But that’s just the beginning; there’s way more innovation behind the annual Cookie Campaign than you know. From making a commitment to use onlysustainable ingredients to providing online cookie sale training and campaign management tools to girls and leaders alike, nothing slips by GSUSA.
Why so much hub-bub over a bunch of cookies? Well—as a former leader I can only say there is a tremendous amount of power in every box of Girl Scout cookies. Because the sales are regional and profits stay at the council and individual troop level, each purchase is effectively an investment in your own community.
FromGirl Scout service projects that benefit the neighborhood in which you live to fostering individual growth as girls gain hands on experience in the world around them, it’s the best $3.50 investment you can make. Personally, I’d encourage you to make at least a ten box investment because one box is never enough and, sadly, the magical cookies will vanish before we know it. The power of the cookie, however, lingers long after the enjoyment of the last box leaves your lips.
You’ll find it silently glimmering in nursing homes and homeless shelters, animal sanctuaries, and food pantries. Schools, public parks, day care centers, hospitals, museums—where ever a Girl Scout is found working to improve the world around her, the power of the cookie works with her. So go—capture the cookies while you can. It is guiltless magic you know—changing the world one yummy bite at a time.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Heritage Park 201 Cullum Dr
Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas at our historic Heritage Park. Members of the Euless Historical Preservation Society will conduct guided tours of the 150-year-old Himes Log House and the Fuller House - both decorated for the holiday season! You can listen to local choirs sing your favorite Christmas songs, enjoy arts and crafts, and play games. Kids can visit with Santa and even make their own Christmas ornaments. In addition, we will have free refreshments for everyone. Holiday cheer and a Euless history wrapped up in one great afternoon.
Criminals love the holidays because this busy time of year presents an excellent opportunity to commit crime. You can make your holidays a little safer by observing the following safety tips. When you are away from home:
Turn on lights, radio or TV so it appears someone is home.
Don’t display valuable items in areas where they can be spotted through windows.
Park in well lit areas and lock windows and doors.
If you carry cash, use a money belt or bag that straps to you and can be covered by clothing. Never use a purse or wallet to store cash or credit cards while holiday shopping.
Never store packages/bags in visible areas of your vehicle–even if you’re just running in to pick up that one last item on your shopping list. Criminals thrive on accessibility and opportunity.
When traveling, ask a neighbor to check your entry door for flyers, notices or newspapers.
Always notify the leasing office when you are traveling and leave an emergency contact number.
It’s going to be a great weekend for craft fairs and rummage sales. Trinity High School’s Annual Craft Fair is this Saturday (November 5th) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. There will be lot’s of unique hand-made holiday gifting ideas and who knows–you might find that perfect accent piece for your apartment home! The best of our local artisans will be on display, so the event promises to be diverse and colorful with a vast array of hand-crafted items. Trinity High School is located in Euless at 500 North Industrial Blvd.
Looking for a new thriller to hunker down with right before bedtime? The Euless Library Foundation is hosting a book sale Friday, October 14th through Sunday, October 16th. The sale will feature gently read books at great prices, so stock up on your favorite authors. All proceeds benefit the Euless Public Library. The sale is free to the public on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. so it’s a great time to bring your young readers and let them choose from a vast array of children’s titles.
If the book connoisseur in you is craving first picks, the Early Bird Book Sale will commence on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission to the Early Bird Sale is $5.00.
Visit Heritage Park at 201 Cullum Drive in Euless, TX. Tours are free on the second Saturday of every month from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Heritage Park includes the Fuller House, the Himes Log Cabin and the McCormick Barn. You’ll learn about the first families to settle in Euless, TX. and gain a glimpse of what life was like from the late 1800’s through the 1930’s and 40’s.
Each building has been authentically restored and furnished to represent the time period, including many original pieces donated by the heirs of the families who once owned them.
The Fuller House is Euless’s first brick home, built in the late 1930’s. The Himes log cabin is one of the oldest surviving structures in Tarrant County, thought to be built around 1850. The McCormick Barn was built from wood salvaged from the demolition of the barracks at Camp Bowie at the end of World War I and was finished in 1919.
The tour of Heritage Park is a great way to spend a leisurely autumn day. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the stories of Euless, TX. in days gone by.
This weekend brings one of my favorite annual events. Hundreds of Native Americans, representing dozens of tribes across the United States, will gather at Trader’s Village in Grand Prairie for the 49th National Championship Indian Pow Wow. The event begins Friday evening and lasts through Sunday. Dancers in full Indian regalia, representing many tribes, will take the stage for competition beginning at 6:00 p.m. Friday evening, September 9th. The dance competition continues until 11:00 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.
The Tee Pees, Indian arts and crafts, and Native American foods (including authentic fry bread and corn soup) allow us to experience the colors, tastes, sounds and rhythmic beauty of Native American heritage. Sponsored by the Dallas/Fort Worth Inter-Tribal Association, the two-and a-half day event is free to the public. Parking at Trader’s Village is $3.00. Directions: From Oakmont of Bear Creek, take HWY 360 South. Exit Mayfield Rd. Turn east (left) onto Mayfield Rd.
Traders Village is located at 2602 Mayfield Road. (Approxitmately 5 miles south of Six Flags Over Texas. Be prepared for heavy traffic through out the weekend, in the general area of Trader’s Village, as this event draws quite a crowd.
It’s a little gray and damp today, but the wet weather is moving out this evening and Saturday promises to be a glorious day for the 
