Community Insights

KEEP FLOWER MOUND BEAUTIFUL

KFMB Trash Off

Sep. 24 • 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. • FMHS • 3411 Peters Colony Road Join KFMB for a morning of cleaning, recycling, and fun. The goal is to remove trash from as many parks, trails, waterways, and roadways throughout Flower Mound as possible. Giveaways and prizes for most trash and recyclables collected will be given out, and lunch will be provided for all volunteers. Online registration is available through KFMB's website. If you would like to participate in the trash pickup but cannot on Saturday, volunteers are welcome to pick up supplies to participate on another day. KFMB Fall Festival

Sep. 24 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • FMHS • 3411 Peters Colony Road The Fall Environmental Fair will include a variety of booths promoting environmental best practices including tree care, water conservation, native plants, composting, reducing trash, and recycling. This event is open to all ages, will include kids’ activities, and participation in the trash cleanup is not required in order to attend. This event is also pet friendly! KFMB Recycle Drop Off

Sep. 24 • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • FMHS • 3411 Peters Colony Road Do you have things that you need to get rid of but don’t want to put into the landfill? Join KFMB in making a positive impact by choosing to recycle and donate items for the greater good. Volunteers will empty your cars of the items, so that you do not have to leave the comfort of your vehicle! Recycling opportunities include: paper shredding, electronic waste, small batteries, clothing/textiles/books, eye glasses, medications, pens/mechanical pencils, plastic grocery bags and plastic film, clean plastic utensils, and wire hangers. Adopt-A-Spot

Help KFMB keep our Town’s roads, trails, and parks clean and beautiful. Adopt-a-Spot locations are available all-around Flower Mound. Details and applications are available on the KFMB website.

Bags to Benches Initiative - 19,600 lbs Collected!

KFMB is collecting plastic shopping bags and plastic film to recycle. Bins are located at the Community Activity Center, the Library, and Senior Center. KFMB will receive a park bench if 500 pounds of plastic bags and film are collected in six months. Benches have been provided to the Library, Community Activity Center, Senior Center, and Bridlewood Amenity Center. KFMB is now eligible for an additional bench! Lend-A-Hand Community Enhancement Initiative

To date - 78 projects have been completed! Do you know a Flower Mound resident that needs help with outside repairs or maintenance of their home/property? This program was created to do just that! The program includes work days throughout the year as the needs arise, and funding is available. Please contact KFMB if you know of someone that needs help or would like to serve on the committee. KFMB Volunteers Really Add Up!

In 2021, volunteers completed 7,294 service hours and collected 28,756 pounds of trash/recycles! The hours include Trash Pickup, Adopt-A-Spot, Beautification, Bags to Benches, and Lend-A-Hand projects. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated! Share as You Shop

Your support will help KFMB continue its Lend-A-Hand Community Enhancement Program, helping disabled, senior, or financially challenged Flower Mound residents with outside home maintenance and repairs. Just shop, swipe, and support! AMAZON: Visit smile.amazon.com and log in to your regular Amazon account and choose Keep Flower Mound Beautiful! KROGER: The KFMB code is SI870! Online enrollment is available at www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com. TOM THUMB: Our Good Neighbor number is 12787. Enrollment may be completed in person at the customer service desk.

For more information, visit www.kfmb.org, call 469.828.9074, or email info@kfmb.org.

Mark your calendars for May 13, 2023 and join us for the Flower Mound Arts Festival!

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY NATURE WALKS

Join Dementia Friendly Denton County as a Master Naturalist guides a group walk through one of Flower Mound's Parks. These six weekly walks are a great source of exercise, education, and sensory stimulation. All walks are free, and a caregiver must accompany loved ones on nature walk. Register online at www.flower-mound.com/adventures. Registration is preferred but not required.

Day Date Time Park Code Tu Oct. 11 10 - 11 a.m. Heritage Park, 600 Spinks Rd. 15142 Tu Oct. 18 10 - 11 a.m. Westchester Park, 3901 Churchill Dr. 15143 Tu Oct. 25 10 - 11 a.m. Heritage Park, 600 Spinks Rd. 15144 Tu Nov. 1 10 - 11 a.m. Spring Lake Park, 4815 Windmill Ln. 15145 Tu Nov. 8 10 - 11 a.m. Heritage Park, 600 Spinks Rd. 15146 Tu Nov. 15 10 - 11 a.m. Westchester Park, 3901 Churchill Dr. 15147

Would you like to make a difference in the community and address teen-related issues involving the youth of Flower Mound? The Flower Mound Youth Action Council (FMYAC) is always looking for energetic individuals wanting to positively impact the community and join the team! • 14-19 years old • Flower Mound resident • Involved in extra-curricular activities • Possesses leadership skills • Has a vision for the future If this sounds like you, call 972.874.6276 for more information.

PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS

GLENWICK PARK COURT Junction of FM 1171 and Old Settlers (one lighted court, including lines for Pickleball)

LEONARD & HELEN JOHNS PARK COURTS

1850 Timber Creek Road (four lighted courts, with a backboard on court 2 for individual practice) Flower Mound’s public tennis courts are open for play daily from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tennis courts may be reserved a maximum of two days per week for 1½ hours per day. No fee is required. Reservations can be made one week in advance in person at the Community Activity Center, 1200 Gerault Road, by sending an email to tennis@flower-mound.com.