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Constructing Independence
Day
Big Time Planning for a
Big Time Celebration
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 When
the last of the fireworks is fired from
atop the City Tower on July 3 and the
final participant exits the parade route
on July 4, it will represent the
culmination of a lot of work by
volunteers and staff over a long period
of time. "It takes constant prep time
to coordinate an event of this
magnitude," said June Owens, president
of the Arlington 4th of July
Association. "To know our local folks
care so much for their country and their
neighbors, to want to be a part of our
nation's birthday, is phenomenal. Goose
bumps do not come close." How is it all
coming together?
Read more.
Celebration schedule.
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Hot Enough for You?
We've Got Safety Tips for
Beating the Heat
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 With
the annual arrival of summer heat,
the City of Arlington Fire
Department reminds everyone to take
precautions against heat-related
incidents and be mindful of swimming
pool safety. Many simple measures
can be taken to significantly reduce
the chance of getting heat
exhaustion and heat stroke, from
drinking plenty of water to taking
frequent breaks while working or
playing outside. While the spotlight
is usually on the elderly and very
young when it comes to heat-related
illnesses, everyone is at risk when
temperatures soar well above 90
degrees. Read our
heat and
pool safety tips.
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Public Art
Caelum Moor Adds
Allure to Entertainment District
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 Five
freestanding pink Texas granite
sculptures made up of 22 individual
stones totaling 540 tons will soon
loom large on the environmental
landscape overlooking Richard Greene
Linear Park, which is adjacent to
the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
and Cowboys Stadium. The arrival of
Caelum Moor began June 30. It will
add public artwork and a sense of
Scottish culture to the
Entertainment District. Read
more.
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Design in the City
City and UT-Arlington
Team up for Design Center
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 This
summer, UT-Arlington Landscape Architectural
graduate student Renee Cain will get the
chance to apply book knowledge to real world
issues. She's one of a dozen students and
professors from UT-Arlington's School of
Architecture and the School of Urban and
Planning Affairs working closely with the
City of Arlington on community development
projects from downtown building facades to
neighborhood cityscapes. City Project
Planner Gincy Thoppil said urban design
interns will work with staff to research
design issues and promote the principles of
the Arlington Comprehensive Plan, the city's
vision for growth and development.
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Giving and Receiving
The Unintended Benefits
of Volunteerism
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 Every
Monday, come rain or shine, Tammy Thomas
takes a break from her job in the Water
Utilities Department for a short drive to
the Claremont Mature Living Apartment
complex to give of herself. What she didn't
know was how much she'd get in return.
Thomas is a volunteer for Meals on Wheels
and part of a City of Arlington Volunteer
Program allowing employees to leave their
jobs for one hour a week. Meals on Wheels is
one of the volunteer programs with whom the
City has partnered to enrich the quality of
life for residents and City employees. What
Thomas and others didn't know about was
the unintended benefits of volunteerism.
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Summertime with Animals
Pet Grooming Academy Open
for Youth
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The Responsible Pet Grooming Youth
Academy is now open for all youth age 12
to 18. The volunteer program is part of
President Obama's United We Serve summer
initiative. According to Volunteer
Coordinator Antoinette Garner, young
Arlingtonites will learn what it means
to be responsible pet owners and receive
certificates of completion. Registration
required.
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Did You Know?
Cowboys Preserving Texas
Stadium Trees
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 Twelve
live oak trees have been transferred
from Texas Stadium to Cowboys Stadium.
The mature trees range from 30,000 to
53,000 pounds and underwent a monthlong
curing process to prepare for the move.
They have been planted on the west side
of the stadium. The effort is part of
the stadium's green design initiative
and its long-term commitment toward the
environment and the local community.
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H1N1 UPDATE |
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To date, the Texas Department of State
Health Services has confirmed 155 cases of
H1N1 infection identified in Tarrant County
and 2,982 in 95 Texas counties, including 13
deaths. Nearly 28,000 cases have been
confirmed in the U.S. and 59,814 worldwide.
Check with Office
of Emergency Management for updates. |
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LOOKING AHEAD
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 The
Arlington City Council will break for
the summer from July 1-31.
The next City Council meeting is Tuesday,
Aug. 4.
Join
the City of Arilngton and Arlington
Historical Society for the Andrew S.
Hayter Historical Marker
Dedication ceremony at 7 p.m.
Friday, July 3 at Founders
Plaza, 100 W. Abram St.
It's
not too late to join the
Library's 2009 Summer Reading Club.
Celebrate the joy of reading with books
and programs at any public library
location. You could win Texas Rangers
tickets or free passes to public
swimming pools. Visit
arlingtonlibrary.org for all the
details.
Light
Up Arlington is July
3 in downtown
Arlington.
The
44th Annual Independence Day Parade is
9 a.m. Saturday, July 4,
in downtown Arlington.
Registration
is open for kids 8 to 12 years old
for weeklong art classes in July
and August at the Arlington
Museum of Art. Call 817-275-4600 for
information.
Family Movie
Day at 2 p.m. each
Friday in July.
Space is limited, so arrive early. For
information, call Woodland West Branch
library at 817-277-5265.
Arlington
warrant Roundup is July 13-18.
To view warrant listings,
click here.
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NEW
ON THE WEB |
See the new
Animal Services Volunteer Information
Page. Find animal success
stories, profiles on volunteers, adopted
pets and the volunteer calendar.
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ARLINGTON TRAFFIC |
According to the Tarrant
Regional Transportation
Coalition, traffic
congestion in the DFW
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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