The City of Seabrook’s
e-Update March 2011 Volume 3, Issue 3
Waterfront Gardens and Event Facility Open in Seabrook The Drusilla Carothers Coastal Gardens, located at 502 Pine Gully in Seabrook, will officially open in Seabrook on Saturday, April 9. There will be a ribbon cutting at noon, followed by an Open House until 4:00 p.m. The public is invited. The Open House will showcase Seabrook’s newest and much anticipated 8.5 acre park which boasts a lovely mission-style home, beautiful gardens and a waterfront view of Galveston Bay. The facility is an extension of and located adjacent to Pine Gully Park in northeast Seabrook. The property was acquired by the City of Seabrook through a 2007 public referendum. The property was home to the late Drusilla (“Dru”) Dickson, née Carothers, who served on the Seabrook Parks Board twenty years ago and was instrumental in the development of the city’s prized network of hiking and jogging trails.
The house and grounds are the perfect venues for weddings, social, corporate, or civic functions. It is also suitable for exhibitions, small-scale conferences, and environmental education activities. “Everyone is invited to come and see the house, walk the grounds, and stroll down to the bay.” Nelson noted that visitors seeing the place for the first time often comment that they feel as if they have left town: “The spacious garden with its wooded boundaries creates a wonderful sense of seclusion. It makes a most inviting event venue.” For additional information please go to the City of Seabrook website: www.ci.seabrook.tx.us “Event Venues”.
Annual Trash Bash , Saturday, March 26 http://www.trashbash.org/site_galveston_bay_seabrook.htm Parking Free parking under the Highway 146 Bridge Registration Please come to the Boat Ramp area to register for the event. Every participant will be required to sign a registration form that includes a liability release section. Minors must have the form signed by a parent or guardian. School groups should get registration forms in advance, complete them and bring them to the event to minimize waiting time. You can print the registration form off the Trash Bash website. Please call (281) 4742333 if you have problems printing the form. Area to be Cleaned Seabrook parks and waterways. This site is a land and water-based cleanup. The work takes place at various parks and waterways around Seabrook. Schedule for the Day 8:30 am - 9:00 am 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 1:00 pm
Registration at the Boat Ramp Site Debris Cleanup (see Safety Instructions) Free lunch served by the Rotary Club, recognition of sponsors, exhibits to learn about our watershed, music entertainment, door prizes, souvenirs. Youth/scout activities to earn participation patch.
Seabrook Lucky Trails Marathon Saturday, March 19, 2011 • Half Marathon - 7:30 A.M. • 2 person Half Marathon Relay - 7:30 A.M. Sunday - March 20, 2011 • Marathon - 7:15 A.M. • Half Marathon - 7:30 A.M. • 4 person Marathon Relay - 7:15 A.M. • Early start for Full Marathon Walkers - 5:30 A.M. Registration for 2011 is Open!!! Go to: http://www.seabrookmarathon.org/index.php?q=main
ATTENTION GOLF CART OWNERS If you would like to register your golf cart with the City of Seabrook, please call 281-291-5700 (Office of Emergency Management) to schedule an appointment.
The Nassau Bay Garden Club (NBGC) celebrated Arbor Day with faculty, parents, teachers and students of James F. Bay Elementary School in Seabrook by planting a live oak tree and a time capsule on the school’s grounds. Over 700 residents, including Seabrook Mayor Gary Renola, participated in the ceremony, which took place on Jan. 28.
SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: AQUATICS MANAGER For further information, please contact Human Resources at (281)291-5680 or (281)291-5664 or go to “Employment” on the City website, www.ci.seabrook.tx.us.
POSITION OPEN: GATEKEEPER Date Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 Department: PARKS & RECREATION Compensation: $9.10/HOUR Hours: VARIOUS SHIFTS Deadline: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Position Objectives To maintain an orderly operation at the City's park entrance. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for securing park entrance, parking facilities, and other buildings in and around assigned park Greets each vehicle entering the park Collects park fees or verifies park passes Informs park visitors or park closing times Assists in other duties as required Click the link in the heading for complete information.
GAMEROOM ATTENDANT/CASHIER (SEASONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY) Date Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 Department: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Compensation: $7.25+/ Hour DOQ Hours: Various Shifts Duties and Responsibilities Collect all required fees from patrons that enter the pool. Assist in the opening and closing of the pool. Balance daily receipts and prepare daily deposits. Provide assistance to patrons. Must be able to work weekends & holidays. Enforce all pool operational policies. Minimum Requirements Minimum of 17 years of age Knowledge of basic math skills Click here for additional details
Seaside Garden Club invites the community to attend a presentation on Black Gold given by Gloria Johnston, Galveston Co.. Master Gardener, at Seabrook Community House, 1210 Anders, on March 16th at 12:30 pm. Come and learn about composting, nature's process of recycling decomposed organic matter into a rich soil, which can be added to your garden to improve moisture retention. amend soil quality, reduce pest problems, etc. For more information call Dori Nelson 281-474-4825
SEABROOK POLICE ALARM ORDINANCE The Seabrook Police Department will begin to monitor alarm calls and take action on any alarm violations that violate the alarm ordinance 2009-09 section 55-206. Briefly stated, each residence or commercial establishment is allowed three (3) false alarms in a 12 month period. False alarms after the third alarm will result in a violation of the ordinance which contains fees and municipal court violations. Although this ordinance is in effect the City of Seabrook does not require an alarm permit or alarm registration for any residence or commercial establishment, the ordinance is for alarm response by city services.
Seabrook Police Department Crime Prevention Notice This is a reminder to all residents to please lock your doors in both your homes and vehicles. The Seabrook Police Department has responded to several vehicle burglaries in the past few months. The suspects have entered the vehicles in different parts of the city and at different times. Some of the vehicles have been unlocked making entry easy for the suspects. They were able to take property that was visible and left in the vehicle. The Seabrook Police Department wants to remind everyone to remove property from their vehicle if possible and if not, try not to leave it visible from the outside.
LIFEGUARD (SEASONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY) Date Posted: Friday, February 25, 2011 Department: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Compensation: Starting $7.25+/ Hour DOQ Hours: Various Shifts Position Objectives: Responsible for ensuring patron safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations; performs water rescues and administers basic first aid as needed; carries out emergency operating procedures and notifies proper authorities; assists with general maintenance and cleaning pool area and equipment. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS