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Best SouthWest Page 2 Juneteenth Arts & Music Festival 5 PM - 10 PM @ Valley Ridge Park in Cedar Hill
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Conversation With The Chief 9:30 AM - 11 AM @ Senior Life Center
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City Holiday
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All City facilities will be closed IN OBSERVANCE OF THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
Reservoirs recover following record rainfall!
What took three years to deplete, recovered in a matter of weeks thanks to the nearly 20 inches of rain that has fallen in North Texas over the last two months. All of the water district’s reservoirs are now full. It’s a 40 percent jump in water supply storage from where we were sitting at the beginning of the year. This is the fourth wettest start to the year on record. And with all this rain, it is important to remember to conserve water! For more information regarding the Twice-Weekly Watering Schedule, please see page 4 of this newsletter or visit www.savedallaswater.com.
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resident Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862. Although rumors of freedom for the slaves were widespread, actual emancipation for slaves in Texas did not come until two and half years later when General Gerdon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas issuing General Order No. 3 on June 19, 1865. As the news spread, thousands flooded the streets of Galveston, rejoicing in their newfound freedom and celebration with song, dance and prayer; creating the day we now celebrate as Juneteenth to commemorate
African American freedom. Today, these same celebrations are an opportunity to remember the past, recognize the significant contributions of African Americans, celebrate our diversity, and reinforce our hope for the future. The City of Lancaster is pleased to join the cities of Duncanville, DeSoto, and Cedar Hill in the Best Southwest Juneteenth Arts and Music Festival, Celebrating Freedom through Diversity, honoring the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. This year’s Juneteenth Festival will be hosted by the City of Cedar Hill on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00
District 3 Community Meeting Thursday, June 25, 2015 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Senior Life Center
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p.m. at Valley Ridge Park, 2850 Park Ridge Drive, Cedar Hill. Activities include food vendors, a variety of art by local artist, crafts in the Kids on the Hill Creative Arts Zone, musical performances and much more. Entertainment on the main stage includes performances by Rattletree of Austin, Texas, Memphis Soul of Dallas, Texas and the infamous and nationally known Dazz Band, whose biggest hit songs include the Grammy Awardwinning “Let It Whip”. You don’t want to miss this evening of community celebrations, great music, and arts, all for FREE!
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o you live in Council District 3? If so, you’re invited to join us for a District 3 Community Meeting! Learn how you can partner with the Lancaster Police Department and the Code Compliance Division to maintain the quality of our neighborhoods. This meeting will be a great opportunity for you to meet your neighbors, your Council Member and City of Lancaster staff! For more information, please call (972) 218-1300 or e-mail communityrelations@lancaster-tx.com.
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Adventure of A lifetime
SUMMER DAY CAMP June 9th - August 14th Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
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S.A.F.E. AFter school program @ the Recreation Center Aug 24, 2015 - June 3, 2016 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Monday - Friday Open to Grades K - 8
The Supervised After-School Fulfilling Enrichment program (S.A.F.E.) provides transportation for youth from Lancaster ISD schools to the Lancaster Recreation Center during the school year. Children receive an afternoon snack, homework time and structured activities including crafts, sports, creative arts, active games and more. Registration for the S.A.F.E. After School Program is on a first come, first serve basis with limited enrollment. Registration must be done by the parent or legal guardian at the Lancaster Recreation Center. The monthly fee must be paid in full prior to the start of each month; space will not be held without full payment.
TO Register or FOR more info Lancaster Recreation Center 1700 Veterans Open to grades K-8 Memorial Pkwy. Must have an active Rec ID Card 972-218-3700 Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks are included.
Weekly Camp Fee $65 Daily Drop-In $20 Weekly Field Trip Included
Registration is $85/month for the first child, and $70/ month for each additional child. Pickup provided from: Houston, Beltline, Lancaster, Rosa Parks/Millbrook, Pleasant Run, Rolling Hills, West Main, Elsie Robertson Middle School and G.W. Carver Schools Register at the Lancaster Recreation Center 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lancaster, Texas 75134 For additional information contact Robbie Samuel at 972-218-3700 or rsamuel@lacaster-tx.com Birth certificates and Recreation ID card required at registration
TO Register or FOR more info, Contact: Lancaster Recreation Center 1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. 972-218-3700
Conversation With The Chief SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015 @ THE SENIOR LIFE CENTER 240 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY. LANCASTER, TX 75134
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us as we discuss neighborhood issues, community service programs and public safety concerns with Chief Wilson!
In efforts to continue creating community relations, Lancaster Police Chief, Cheryl For more information, please contact the Wilson will be hosting another Lancaster Police Department at (972) 218-2700 “Conversation With the Chief� or visit www.lancaster-tx.com/Police. event.
Police Chief, Cheryl WIlson
City of Lancaster
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Airport ........................................................................
(972) 227-5721
Animal Services .......................................................
(972) 218-1210
Building Inspections ................................................
(972) 218-1200
City Manager’s Office ............................................
(972) 218-1300
City Secretary’s Office ...........................................
(972) 218-1310
Code Compliance .................................................
(972) 218-1200
Community Relations ..............................................
(972) 218-1303
Development Services .............................................
(972) 218-1200
Economic Development .......................................
(972) 218-1314
Fire Administration Office ......................................
(972) 218-2600
Fire/Police Non-Emergency ..................................
(972) 218-2711
Human Resources ..................................................
(972) 275-1790
Library ......................................................................
(972) 227-1080
Municipal Court ......................................................
(972) 218-1334
Recreation Center .................................................
(972) 218-3700
Planning ...................................................................
(972) 218-1200
Police Administration Office ..................................
(972) 218-2700
Public Works Department ......................................
(972) 275-1752
Purchasing ...............................................................
(972) 218-1329
Solid Waste & Recycling ........................................
(972) 218-1300
Senior Life Center ...................................................
(972) 218-3780
Street Light Repair ..................................................
(972) 218-1300
Street Maintenance ...............................................
(972) 218-2304
Utility Billing Customer Service ...............................
(972) 218-1328
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espite all the new ways to communicate with us, we are still available to talk in person. Whether you have a question or are looking to partner with the City, we are here to take your calls. Below is a list of frequently called City departments and divisions. Save this list so you can have these important phone numbers readily available when you need them.
DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN... WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? The City of Lancaster has implemented a mandatory watering restriction (2 watering days) in accordance with Stage 2 of the Lancaster Drought Contingency Plan. As a City of Dallas wholesale water customer, Lancaster is enacting the Drought Contingency Plan to address the ongoing drought weather conditions impacting Dallas’ water supply. Water conservation measures are in place to facilitate a goal of a five percent (5%) reduction in water consumption. Residents are restricted from watering between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and only specific days as identified to the right.
For more detailed information regarding the Mandatory Stage 2 Watering Restrictions, please visit www.lancaster-tx.com or contact the City of Lancaster Public Works Department at (972) 275-1752.