A Word from
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER MATT PRIOR
As we head into the final months of 2021, this time of year highlights how special Nassau Bay truly is. From neighbors getting together during National Night Out and the Street Eatz Party, to Halloween in the Park, to the Annual Boat Parade and the Holiday in the Park, the list goes on and on. I urge all the residents of Nassau Bay to get out and enjoy the cooler weather and reconnect with new neighbors and old friends. The next event coming up will be Holiday in the Park on December 11 at David Braun Park. The Special Events Committee is hard at work planning a fantastic event. It's a great chance to get out and enjoy family-friendly fun, meet Santa and much more. For any residents that are interested in becoming more involved with City activities, there are a number of volunteer opportunities, including: Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning Commission, CANBE, Garden Club, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Corporation, etc. These volunteer-led organizations are an extremely important part of keeping our City running smoothly and incorporating feedback from residents. The new playground equipment in David Braun Park is going to be a great and visible example of feedback from the community being heard and action being taken. However, the City needs your help. Many of our committees have been very successful because of the dedication of our volunteers who have supported the City for years and even decades. It is important that we continue to plan for the future and find individuals interested in helping support the needs of Nassau Bay. Is that you? If so, please consider completing a Volunteer Request Form that can be found at www.nassaubay.com/volunteer.
THANK YOU, NASSAU BAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT! The City of Nassau Bay would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the members of the Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department.
“The Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department is a tremendous asset to our community,” said City Manager Jason Reynolds. “The department supports City operations during disasters, manages weekend Marine Operations from May through September, conducts invaluable outreach to our residents, and much more.
“The work the department does saves the City millions of dollars every year, and this would not be possible without the dedicated service of more than 35 active volunteers. We sincerely appreciate each and every member of our department!”
During the month of October, the Fire Department went the extra mile for the Nassau Bay community, visiting with groups of residents during National Night Out, conducting youth outreach as part of Fire Prevention Week, and conducting their annual Open House event on October 8.
Department personnel during National Night Out (October 5). “In a given month, the Department responds to an average of 35 calls, and those can be anything from EMS calls and fire alarms to car accidents and fires of all types,” Nassau Bay Fire Chief Tom George said. “You can have the best equipment in the world, but our volunteers are our best asset. Without them, and without the support of their families, we would not be able to do what we do.”
CANBE CORNER
Join us for the 2021 Nassau Bay
5K Run /2K Walk for Adults, Kids & Pets Saturday, Dec. 11 • 8 am • David Braun Park T-Shirt & Antler Headband for the first 150 who register
Register at NassauBayCANBE.org
Registration is now open for the Reindeer Fun Run event! Please visit www. NassauBayCANBE.org or contact Ashley Graves at 281.330.5413 or AFGravesNB@ gmail.com for more information on how to be a part of this year's Reindeer Fun Run! Sponsorship opportunities are available.
