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Light Up Arlington
Fireworks Come
to Downtown on July 3
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 This
year, Arlington fireworks show is
moving downtown for Independence
Day. The annual Light Up the
Lake event is no longer at the
lake. City organizers say the move
will help accommodate larger crowds,
improve safety, and provide quality
staging areas for live musical
performances, children's activities
and vendors. Fireworks will begin at
9:45 p.m. from the rooftop of the
eight-story City Tower. Add to that,
the new park, pavilion and July 4
Independence Day Parade, and
everything comes together for an
exciting weekend of explosive fun!
For details,
Naturallyfun.org.
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Summer Fun On a Dime
With So Much to
Do, Here's Help ...
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School is out and fun is in. For
working parents, that means
planning activities to keep
children and teenagers busy and
not bored. Good news: there
is plenty to do in Arlington -
one of USA's Playful Cities.
Whether its daytime fun at a rec
center camp, swimming at a
public pool or frisbee in a
neighborhood park, Arlington has
it all on a dime! Check out our 5
Things To Do.
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A Life Saver
City Employee
Recognized for Life-Saving Act
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 Code
Compliance Officer Lesley
Jenkins was put in a position to
help. She was recognized this
month for doing just that.
Arlington City officals say
she's a shining example of how
City of Arlington employees are
always looking out for the best
interest of residents. During a
special recognition program at
Arlington City Council Meeting
on June 9, Mayor Robert Cluck
challenged all City of Arlington
employees to learn the basic
life-saving skills of CPR.
"Lesley Jenkins shows us just
how important our employees are
to the community we serve,"
Cluck said.
Read her story.
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Get Out, Get Active,
Get Stamped!
Parks and Recreation
Program is Fun, Educational
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 Here's
a summer project the whole family can
enjoy: Exploring the city where you
live! Do it with Passport Arlington.
Available at all recreation centers, the
Parks Administration Building and
all libraries, your passport rewards you
for having fun. As you visit scenic
parks, libraries and other select
destinations in Arlington, stamps are
collected in a booklet. When a total of
25-50 stamps are reached, take your book
to the Parks and Recreation
Administration Office at 717 W. Main St.
to receive prizes and gifts. Sound like
fun? Learn how to get started by calling
817-459-5474 or visit
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Making Books Come
Alive
Librarians Turn Storytime
Into an Adventure
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 Bob
Kapsos doesn't just tell stories to his
pint-size group of listeners - he
becomes the story. His voice shifts
upward, his body moves, his eyes dance.
One moment he's the donut that doesn't
want to be eaten and the next the frog
that wants to turn into a prince. Kapsos
is just one of a number of staffers in
the Arlington Public Library whose gift
of vibrant storytelling comes in handy
this time of year.
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A Welcoming Place
Stadium Designed with
Accessibility in Mind
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 The
$1.1 billion Cowboys Stadium was
designed with accessibility in
mind. Accessible parking,
power-assisted doors and
accessible-ready ramps, restrooms,
concessions and water fountains are
just a few of the amenities
showcased in the 2.3 million
square-foot facility during the 26th
Annual Barbara Jordan Media Awards
Luncheon on June 12. The
statewide event drew more than 350
guests to the new Cowboys Stadium.
There were special awards, vendors
and a silent auction that benefitted
the Movin' Mavs Wheelchair
Basketball program. This event was
hosted by the Arlington and Texas
Governor's Committees on People With
Disabilities. Read
the story.
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Did You Know?
Your Boat Can Be
Inspected for Free
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 The
Dive, Search and Rescue Division of
the Arlington Fire Department in
partnership with the U.S. Coast
Guard Auxiliary will inspect boats
from 8 a.m. to Noon Saturday, June
27 at Richard Simpson Park Boat Ramp
at Lake Arlington. Other dates are
July 18, Aug. 9 and Aug. 29. The
inspection takes only about 10
minutes and goes a long way
in helping to teach
owners about safety on the
lake. Boats receiving the official
Coast Guard Vessel Safety Check
sticker can apply to their insurance
provider for a discount in premiums.
More information is found on this
Boat inspection flier.
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LOOKING AHEAD
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 City
Council Member Robert Rivera will
host a District 3 Town Hall meeting
at the Bob Duncan Center,
6:30 p.m. Monday, June 15.
This month's topic is Arlington Fire
Department programs.
Basic
sign language lessons at
6:30 p.m. on June
15, 16, 22
and 23 at Southeast
Branch Library. Reserve a spot by
calling 817-459-6395.
Teens
13 to 18 can learn Video Editing
from 1 to 3
p.m. June 16 in the
Underground Studio at the George W.
Hawkes Central Library. Because of
the limited number of
computers, call 817-459-6900 to
reserve a laptop.
Bilingual
storyteller Consuelo Samarripa gives performances
between 11 a.m. and
4 p.m. on
Thursday, June 18, at Hugh
Smith Recreation Center, George W.
Hawkes Central Library and the
Southwest Branch Library. Visit
arlingtonlibrary.org for specific
times on each location.
Father's
Day is Sunday, June 21.
The
Arlington City Council meets
Tuesday, June 23. They'll
break for the summer from July
1-31.
Family Movie
Day at 2 p.m. each
Friday in
June and July.
Space is limited, so arrive early.
For information, call Woodland West
Branch library at 817-277-5265.
Light
Up Arlington is July 3
in downtown Arlington.
The
44th Annual Independence Day Parade
is 9 a.m. Friday, July 4
in downtown Arlington.
Arlington
warrant Roundup is July
13-18. To view warrant
listings,
click here.
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NEW ON THE WEB |
NaturallyFun.org has all the
information you need to plan your
Independence Day festivities.
Schedule of events, vendor
information and more!
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ARLINGTON TRAFFIC |
According to the Tarrant
Regional Transportation
Coalition, traffic
congestion in the D/FW
Metroplex is the fifth
worst in the U.S.,
behind Los Angeles, New
York, Chicago and
Washington, DC. Be a
part of the
solution. Before you go,
sign up for e-mail
alerts and helpful
driving tips. Visit
www.trtcmobility.org/.
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Planning
& Zoning Commission meets Wednesday,
June 17. 