Published by the City of Richardson www.cor.net — 972-744-4104 May 2019, Vol. 31, No. 8 What’s Inside TI to expand semiconductor plant Texas Gov. Greg Abbott an- nounced last month that Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) will increase its presence in Rich- ardson and build a new 300mm analog semiconductor wafer fab- rication facility. Upon completion, the new facility is expected to cre- ate more than 488 jobs (with an average annual salary of $75,000) and represent more than $3.1 Summer Rec Guide billion in capital investment. A Inside Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $5,124,000 has been extended to TI contingent upon the company fulfilling these investment and staffing commitments. “Richardson has long proven to be a hub for tech-based devel- opments such as this and we are proud TI’s global search has led them once again to our commu- nity,” said Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker. “Our business environ- ment is competitive, friendly and years and is a significant presence lion. The additional facility is also Kyle Flessner, senior vice presi- offers access to a highly trained in Richardson’s Telecom Corridor® expected to attract ancillary busi- dent of TI’s Technology & Manu- May 4 Election technical workforce that helps area. Its current Richardson fabri- nesses. facturing Group. “This factory is keep us as a top-tier location for cation (RFAB) facility located on “We’ve selected Richardson an important step in our strategy Voting Information projects like this; we look forward the northeast intersection at Ren- for our next 300mm analog wafer to invest in more 300mm manu- Page 2 to continuing to prove our value ner and Alma roads has two Gold fabrication facility because of its facturing capacity, which is a com- to TI as it prepares to develop this LEED buildings, about 800 em- access to talent, an existing sup- petitive advantage for our company new high-tech manufacturing fa- ployees and has the fourth highest plier base and multiple airports, as and will enable us to continue to cility.” property value in Richardson and well as operational efficiencies due support our customers well into Texas Instruments has operated eighth largest in Collin County, to the close proximity of the new the future.” in North Texas for more than 85 with a market value of $412 mil- facility to our existing RFAB,” said Inclusive Playground opens Wildflower! rocks Richardson May 17-19 One of the largest three-day outdoor music events in North Texas, Richardson’s Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival, brings more than 80 musical acts to Galatyn Park May 17-19. The final lineup of headlining acts is set and a va- riety of local and national acts will perform the best in classic rock, R&B, country, pop, alt-rock, folk and Americana—this year there is something for everyone. Fitz and the Tantrums Main Street Area Friday’s lineup includes RATT, Gets New Identity Quiet Riot and Zebra on the Meth- odist Richardson Amphitheater Page 5 A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last month marking the official Stage, and Good Charlotte, Neon opening of the Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground at Cottonwood Park, Trees and L.A. Edwards on the 1301 W. Belt Line Rd. The playground’s construction was a community Wildflower! Plaza Stage. collaboration, with the City providing partial funding through the 2015 Bond Program and the Richardson East Rotary Club (RERC) spearhead- ing the campaign to raise additional funds needed. “This is the first inclusive playground that we have in the city where anybody with any ability can come and play together,” said Parks and Grand Funk Railroad Recreation Director Lori Smeby. “There will be swings, see-saws and Saturday provides a full day of cozy spaces for kids with autism. Our goal was to try to include some- music highlighted by Grand Funk thing that would be fun for everybody.” Railroad, The Guess Who and The new inclusive playground includes specialized play areas for chil- RATT Blue Oyster Cult at the Methodist dren 2-5 and 5-12 years old. It was made possible through the donations Richardson Amphitheater Stage of more than 1,000 individuals, organizations, foundations, businesses with Fitz and the Tantrums and and families that helped RERC raise $500,000, more than double the Judah & the Lion at the Wild- original fundraising goal, in less than two years, allowing the playground flower! Plaza Stage. Big City Out- to increase in size and add enhancements. laws and Joshua Ray Walker are Major donors include Ann and Charles Eisemann, the B.B. Owen featured on the Bud Light Stage Trust, The Rees-Jones Foundation, RERC, the Richardson Rotary Club, while Crystal Bowersox and Dar- Methodist Richardson Medical Center, 100 Women of Richardson and rell Scott perform on the Unit- Knickers or Nothin’, Inc. edHealthcare Singer Songwriter To learn more about the playground’s features and the types of play Stage. equipment that has been installed, see the story on page 5. For more information, visit www.cor.net/inclusiveplayground. 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for May 4 Election Day May is going to be a busy month here in Richardson. We kick things • Dallas County Richardson residents who vote May 4 in the off May 4-5 with the Cottonwood City Council election will vote at their designated polling Art Festival, which is celebrating location. LOCATION FOR its 50th anniversary this year. PRECINCTS Cottonwood brings together artists • Collin County Richardson residents who vote May 4 in the 78 AND 110. from across the United States to City Council, PISD School Board and Collin College Board showcase their works right here RICHARDSON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE in Richardson. Just two weeks of Trustees elections may vote in all three elections at 2101 E. RENNER RD. their designated polling location.* after Cottonwood we will host the Wildflower! Arts & Music E RENNER RD Festival, one of the largest music • * NOTE: On the May 4 Election Day, Collin County Richard- festivals in North Texas. This PRECINCT PRECINCT son residents in Precincts 78 and 110 may vote in all three 78 110 annual event is attended by tens elections at the Richardson Church of the Nazarene, 2101 of thousands of people and always N JUPITER RD N PLANO RD E LOOKOUT D E. Renner Rd. (see map) The church replaces the Renner R has a solid music lineup; this year Police Substation. being no exception. These events Mayor come on the heels of an eventful Paul Voelker MAY 4 POLLING HOURS: 7 A.M.-7 P.M. April, when a stormy Saturday [email protected] City of Richardson Dallas County Collin County didn’t prevent many groups from braving the weather to come to month. The playground, the City’s 972-744-4290 214-819-6389 800-687-8546 (Toll Free) first to feature solely inclusive play www.cor.net/election www.DallasCountyVotes.org www.collincountytx.gov/elections the Civic Center for Trash Bash’s indoor activities. elements, will allow people of all ages and abilities to come together The Richardson City Hall/Civic Center is NOT a voting location May 4. The one thing all three of these events have in common is that and enjoy time outdoors. they would not exist without our It was just an idea on paper Runoff election, if needed, will be June 8 community working together to until the Richardson East Rotary In the event a runoff election is required for the Richardson City Council or the Collin College Board of Trust- make them possible. Trash Bash, Club spearheaded a fundraising ees, it will be held June 8. Early voting will be held May 28-June 4. Early voting locations and times will be the Cottonwood Art Festival campaign to raise the $250,000 it determined after the May 4 election. and Wildflower! Arts & Music would take to build the inclusive Festival would all not be possible park. When all was said and done, without the hundreds of dedicated the club raised twice the required Holiday sanitation schedule volunteers who come to work amount, and proved that when the together. Richardson community puts its However, I think the ultimate support behind a project, it will and recycle make-up days story of Richardson coming become a reality. Due to the Memorial Day holiday, there will be NO solid waste pick up, special pick up, or together to make something Sincerely, recycling pick up Monday, May 27. The table below shows the recycle make-up days. special happen is the construction of the Ann Eisemann Inclusive Recycle collection day affected by holiday Make-up day Playground, which we officially Paul Voelker Monday, May 27 Tuesday, May 28 opened with a ribbon cutting last Mayor Tuesday, May 28 Wednesday, May 29 City facilities schedule for May 27 holiday Facility Closing dates/times City Hall/Civic Center, Municipal Court, Library, Animal Shelter, Closed May 27 Huffhines Recreation Center, Heights Recreation Center, Senior Center, Sherrill Park Golf Course Open May 27 Mayor Pro Tem Council Member Council Member Mark Solomon Bob Dubey Scott Dunn Gymnastics Center Closed May 25-27 Place 2 Place 1 Place 3 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tennis Center 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27

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Richardson CARES opens application process Applications are now available for the Citizens and be an active participant. Each session will focus Academy and Resource Education Series (Richard- on a different function of the City and be presented son CARES). The free, seven-week class series is by various departments, at various locations. The Council Member Council Member Council Member offered to adults ages 18 and up, to help them gain a program will be interactive and include tours, on-site Mabel Simpson Marta Gómez Frey Steve Mitchell better understanding and knowledge of the structure demonstrations and question-and-answer sessions. Place 4 Place 5 Place 6 and function of the City of Richardson. Applications will be accepted June 1-July 31. For [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Classes will meet Sept. 5-Oct. 17, every Thursday more information and an application, visit www. from 6-9 p.m. CARES participants will meet City cor.net/RichardsonCARES or stop by the City Sec- staff, learn about the day-to-day operations of Rich- retary’s office in City Hall during regular business Contact the City Council ardson’s government and discover ways to contribute hours, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Richardson City Council 972-744-4203 411 W. Arapaho Rd. City Social Media www.cor.net/council Receive City news Richardson, TX 75080 Several City departments are ac- Community Events. You can also updates by e-mail tive on Facebook and Twitter, view CITV videos on YouTube. Sign up to receive the City’s “Week About City Council Meetings including Richardson Today, the Visit www.cor.net/SocialMedia for In Review” e-mail, which is sent each Animal Shelter, the Eisemann a full listing. Friday, as well as to receive important Richardson City Council meetings (second and fourth Mondays of each Center, the Library, Parks and Po- notifications concerning City events, month at 7 p.m.) and work sessions (Mondays at 6 p.m.) are open to the lice departments and Richardson’s projects, services and information public, and citizens are welcome to attend. about weather-related activities and the West Nile virus. Visit www.cor. Each meeting’s agenda is posted at City Hall on a bulletin board at Richardson Today Staff net/ENews, and select the options the west end of the building and can be found on the City website, you would like to subscribe to. Richardson Today is a monthly publication of the City of Richardson. It is free for www.cor.net. Richardson residents. The publication is designed to keep citizens of Richardson informed of activities and news that may be of interest to them. If you have any The agenda is posted on Friday evening prior to the Monday night meet- comments or suggestions concerning this or future issues, please send them to: ing. You may request a copy of the agenda or more information by calling Citizens Information Services Editor...... Rick McGarry the City Secretary’s Office at 972-744-4292. Writers...... Bill Conrad City Hall/Civic Center Patricia Allbee 411 W. Arapaho Rd., Suite 204 City Council meetings and work sessions are broadcast live on the City’s Graphic Design . . . Gina Wooldridge Richardson, Texas 75080 website at www.cor.net and on the City’s cable TV channel on Spectrum 972-744-4104 (channel 16) and AT&T U-Verse (channel 99). Taped replays of the meet- Printed on recycled paper [email protected] ings are also available on the website within 24 hours. 3

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For AMLI Performance Row UnitedHealthcare STAGE SCHEDULE schedule, see page 4. Singer Songwriter Stage All acts, times and locations are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Visit (Eisemann Center) www.wildflowerfestival.com for more information. FRIDAY 7 p.m. Kirk Thurmond 8:45 p.m. The Wooks Methodist Richardson Wildflower! Bud Light Stage Amphitheater Stage Plaza Stage SATURDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY 11:30 a.m. Performing Songwriter 6:45 p.m. Zebra 6 p.m. Rosegar den Funeral 6:15 p.m. Anna May Contest Finals 8:15 p.m. Quiet Riot Party 7:30 p.m. Starside R&D 2 p.m. Teghan Devon 10 p.m. RATT 7:15 p.m. L.A. Edwards 9 p.m. The Rich Girls 3:15 p.m. Kyle Donovan 8:45 p.m. Neon Trees 4:30 p.m. Performing Songwriter SATURDAY SATURDAY 10:30 p.m. Good Charlotte Contest Winners 2 p.m. Taylor Young 11 a.m. Laura Harrell Announced 3:30 p.m. Raised Right Men SATURDAY Noon Nathan Mongol 4:45 p.m. Carolyn Wonderland & 5 p.m. Almost Brothers 1:30 p.m. Corner Suns Wells Shelley King 6 p.m. Armed Forces Day 2:45 p.m. The 40 Acre Mule 1:15 p.m. Vanessa Peters 6 p.m. Jason Castro 6:30 p.m. Blue Oyster Cult 4:15 p.m. Battle of the Bands 2:30 p.m. TBA Music 7:45 p.m. Darrell Scott 8:15 p.m. The Guess Who 5:45 p.m. Margo Zelle 3:45 p.m. Charlie J Memphis 9:15 p.m. Crystal Bowersox 10 p.m. Grand Funk Railroad 7:15 p.m. Quiet Company 5:15 p.m. Justin Pickard Hill Hall 8:45 p.m. Judah & the Lion 6:45 p.m. Devil’s Sooty Brother CityLine Stage (Eisemann Center) SUNDAY SUNDAY 1 p.m. Budding Talent Vocal 10:30 p.m. F itz and the 8:15 p.m. Joshua Ray Walker FRIDAY 11:45 a.m. Ryan Glenn Band Competition Finals Tantrums 9:45 p.m. Big City Outlaws Performances on the CityLine 8 p.m. Aeromyth 1:15 p.m. LEV Stage will feature singer- 2:30 p.m. Songwriter Contest 2:45 p.m. Ronnie Heart SUNDAY SUNDAY songwriters with the Dallas SATURDAY Winner Spotlight 4:30 p.m. The Jacksons 11:45 a.m. Ansley 11:30 a.m. The Tu Tones Songwriter Association. Per- 3, 6, 9 p.m. Aeromyth 4 p.m. Cari Ray & The Shaky Legs 1:15 p.m. Billy Law 1 p.m. La Pompe formances will take place all SUNDAY 2:45 p.m. Hannah Kirby 2:30 p.m. Matt the Electrician three days. 4:15 p.m.  Friday’s Foolery 4 p.m. Sam and Olivia 2 p.m. Aeromyth

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wildflowerfestival.com • #wamfest2019 Friday 6 p.m.-midnight • Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight • Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Check out the acts on AMLI Performance Row Visit AMLI Performance Row in front of the Eisemann Center! (Performance times and schedule are subject to change.) Friday 4:45 p.m. Jiu Long Lion Dance 6:30 p.m. Berkner Drum Line Troupe 7:15 p.m. Mango and Dango 5:30 p.m. M.O .M. Dance Crew 8 p.m. J.J. Pearce Mustang 6:15 p.m. Mango and Dango Stampede Sunday Saturday 12:15 p.m. Lake Highlands Folklorico 12:15 p.m. Richardson Desperados 2 p.m. Mango and Dango 1:45 p.m. M.O.M. Dance Crew 2:45 p.m. Jiu Long Lion Dance 2:30 p.m. Mango and Dango Troupe 3:15 p.m. Na ’Di el Raks Belly Dance 3:30 p.m. Dallas School of Belly 4 p.m. M.O.M. Dance Crew Dancing 4:15 p.m. Berkner Ramblers This year’s AMLI Performance Row schedule features a variety of acts, with some newcomers to go along with returning favorites including the Berkner High School Ramblers (pictured). Support arts education and Follow Wildflower! Network at the Art Guitar Auction on social media More than 30 amazing guitars from organizations. The benefactors of the Be sure to follow Wildflower! on Festival sponsors, local artists and Art Guitar Auction, Network of Com- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Ins- guitar builders will be on display munity Ministries and the RISD Fine tagram and Snapchat—we’ll be and open for bids in a silent auc- Arts Program, will staff the auction covering the Festival live, giving tion held throughout the Festival with volunteers and share with festi- you updates from every stage, plus weekend inside the Eisemann Center valgoers and bidders how the auction posting photos of all the fun from Lobby. Now in its 18th year as a Wild- proceeds benefit their organization. each day. If you’re out at the Fes- flower! program and attraction, the The bidding will close at 3 p.m. on tival, be sure to use the hashtag Weekend highlights auction has raised almost $144,000, Sunday, so bid early and often. #WAMFest2019. Big names in music aren’t all that will be at Richardson’s Wildflower! Arts & with all proceeds going to two local Music Festival. There’s family fun and entertainment from open to close. Check out these highlights or visit www.wildflowerfestival.com to see more! FRIDAY SATURDAY Friday Night Street Party Salute the Troops featuring The Rich Girls on the Miss Texas Outstanding Teen Ady Lee Bud Light Stage at 9 p.m. Forrester will perform the national SATURDAY anthem on the Methodist Richardson Battle of the Bands Amphitheater Stage at 6 p.m. At 4:15 p.m., three bands will com- SUNDAY Search pete for the Battle of the Bands title. Budding Talent Vocal Competi- Snapchat Bands will perform on the Wild- tion Finals 1 p.m., UnitedHealth- username flower! Plaza Stage. Supported by care Singer Songwriter Stage in the WAMFest Guitars & Growlers Eisemann Center. Grab some tasty grub at WF! Eats There’s fun for kids of all ages at Wildflower! A La Carte Catering WF! Kids, presented by First Baptist Richardson, is a fun and colorful Festival stop (nachos, fajitas, quesadillas, where kids of all ages will find all kinds of games, activities and entertainment flavored tea) geared just for them. WF! Kids is located near the middle of the Festival grounds adjacent to the LegacyTexas WF! Marketplace. (See map on page 3.) A Taste of Cuba Catering (Cuban, carnival, variety) Don’t miss... Ben & Jerry’s (ice cream) WF! Kids Activities Rock Star Karaoke Live Butterfly Tent and Info Booth Cristi-N-Ali Cuisine Student Art Contest Display WF! Kids Safety Tag Program (German-inspired cuisine) Free Kids Arts and Crafts Wildflower! Face Painting Conway’s Corndogs (corndogs, funnel cakes, cotton candy, lemonade) Visit the Singer Songwriter Stage inside the Eisemann Center Maui Wowi (smoothies, nuts) Concession Staffing Services Mrs. Lively’s Southern Cuisine One of the hidden gems of the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is the (chicken tenders, french fries, (fried po’ boys, pecan pie, chicken UnitedHealthcare Singer Songwriter Stage, located inside the Eisemann tater tots) tenders) Center. The stage is a great place to beat the heat and enjoy the most J Bob’s Kettle Corn Satay Hut (kabobs) intimate performances you will experience at Wildflower! (kettle corn, gourmet popcorn, TJ’s Dawg House This year the Singer Songwriter Stage will feature about two dozen per- cotton candy) (Chicago-style hot dogs and formers, including American Idol alums Crystal Bowersox and Jason Cas- Kona Ice (snow cones) sandwiches) tro. The stage is also the home of the Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Marble Slab Creamery (ice cream) T.C. Roasted Corn (roasted corn, Contest, whose winner will be crowned Saturday afternoon. Crystal Bowersox Mario’s (pita wraps, gyros) baked potatoes) Richardson Today, May 2019 Page 5 Inclusive Playground is full of fun Main Street area adopts identity Developer Durkin A ribbon cutting ceremony of- Properties LLC, in part- ficially opened the Ann Eisemann nership with Greenway Inclusive Playground at Cotton- Investment Company, wood Park last month (see page 1 Catalyst Urban Develop- for story). The 11,000-square-foot ment and Fobare Com- playground includes: mercial, revealed last • separate play areas for ages 2-5 month a new name and branding strategy for the Main Street area and and ages 5-12 its businesses. • poured-in-place rubber safety THE “core” (The Richardson Core District) was selected after several surface months of research and evaluation by design firm Dodd Creative Group, • four types of swings, including who worked with Main Street area property and business owners as well traditional “belt” swings and “tot as other community leaders to develop a concept and logo for the down- buckets” as well as high-backed, town area. plastic seats that provide added Durkin Properties plans to develop several projects on and around support, and two-person swings, Main Street that will include a mix of retail and multi-family buildings in which a child and an adult and will coincide with a mixed-use development proposed for the north- face each other east corner of Main Street and US 75. Both projects are expected to • adaptive merry-go-round, launch late this year. in which children can sit in This July, the City of Richardson will also start construction on a molded plastic seats next to • adjacent, accessible, family- sive ramp system, which provides Main Street Redevelopment/Reinvestment Project that includes the re- children who are standing style restroom with a drinking access to decks, climbing equip- construction of Main Street between US 75 and Abrams Road along with • double see-saw and a tire swing fountain ment and slides. The playground is wider sidewalks, lighting fixtures, picnic tables, benches, two new park • two “roller slides,” which pro- • sensory garden open daily, sunrise to sunset. For areas and trees planted along both sides of Main Street and the construc- vide faster movement and more The playground also includes more information, visit www.cor. tion of tree-lined medians. The planned completion date for the road muscle/joint sensation concrete walkways and an exten- net/inclusiveplayground. work is October 2020. Future updates on the road construction project will be made available via a dedicated web page, www.cor.net/mainstreet.

Wildflower! rocks Richardson May 17-19 Cottonwood Art Festival . . . continued from page 1 online or at the gate; admission for kids 4 and under is free. Celebrates 50 Years Friends of the Festival VIP When the Cottonwood Art Packages are $375 and include two Festival (aka “Cottonwood”) takes hospitality passes, reserved park- place May 4-5 at Cottonwood ing, special seating and a weekend Park, Richardson residents can of catered food and beverages. celebrate not only the biannual festival’s 50-year longevity but also Resident Ticket Discount the fact that today it’s considered Richardson residents can pur- by the art world to be among the top 10 fine art festivals in the nation. Crystal Bowersox chase up to six individual adult Its recent 2019 ranking (#7) by the Art Fair Sourcebook, known as tickets to the Festival per house- “the Bible of the art industry,” puts Cottonwood on the same page as hold for only $12 each. These tick- The Jacksons Ticket Information festivals produced by much larger cities such as St. Louis, Fort Worth The 2019 Wildflower! Festi- ets must be purchased in advance and Houston. Sunday caps the weekend of val’s three-day passes to the award- at City ticket outlets by 5 p.m. Fri- “Artists travel from all over the world to be a part of Cottonwood,” music with The Jacksons and winning event can be purchased day, May 17. said Festival Director Serri Ayers, who’s been involved with the festival Ronnie Heart showcased on the online only at www.wildflowerfesti- for almost 40 years and has directed it since spring 2000. “They love Methodist Richardson Amphithe- val.com for $65. Single-day tickets See pages 3 and 4 for the fact that it’s a juried art show—we only accept around 240 high ater Stage, Friday’s Foolery and (good for entry Friday or Saturday) more information and a quality artists at each festival—and they also appreciate all the other Hannah Kirby on the Wildflower! can be purchased online only for schedule of performances. amenities—numerous food and drink offerings, two music stages and Plaza Stage, Sam and Olivia and $30. Tickets purchased at the Stay up to date on the latest Wild- a children’s area.” Matt the Electrician on the Bud gate are $40. Sunday tickets can flower! information at www.wild- The festival has grown from humble beginnings, when about 40 Light Stage and Cari Ray & The be purchased online for $15 ($20 flowerfestival.com. While you are artists displayed their art lying on the ground on blankets or on easels. Shaky Legs at the UnitedHealth- at the gate). Tickets for kids ages at the Festival, share your experi- Back then, it wasn’t juried, and there were no musicians, children’s care Singer Songwriter Stage. 5-12 are $5 and can be purchased ences using #WAMFest2019. activities or professional food vendors. The Richardson Gymnastics Team was the first food seller at Cottonwood, offering hot dogs, na- chos and other festival fare as a fundraiser. ArtStop, the children’s art Health Department works to combat mosquitoes activity area, began as a singular art project. Zika viruses, spraying will be done in a small, localized This year, Ayers and staff are pleased to be bringing back the fes- area due to limited flight range of the type of mosquito tival’s chair art contest and are excited for the Peter Tigler Mural, a that carries these viruses. finger-paint-by-numbers experience May 4 in which Tigler will guide The Health Department schedules West Nile virus festival attendees of all ages in completing a piece of public art. spraying to begin at 9 p.m. to limit exposure to people Admission to the festival is free, with additional charges for food, who may wish to avoid contact with the pesticide used beverages, art, festival merchandise and some children’s activities. to control mosquito populations. The goal is to end by Hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For 4 a.m., though it may last until 4:30 a.m. depending more information, visit www.cottonwoodartfestival.com. upon the size of the spray area. Targeted neighbor- hoods are sprayed twice, on two consecutive nights. The start time, duration and frequency may vary if Making Richardson’s spraying is done for the Zika or Chikungunya viruses. To keep the public informed of spraying events, parks “picture-perfect” news releases are sent to local media and posted on Many of Richardson’s parks the City website, and information is sent electroni- offer picturesque views and a cally to homeowners associations and neighborhood number of good backdrops for associations, as well as to subscribers of the Mosquito photographs and videos, which is The Richardson Health Department began surveil- Spraying/West Nile e-notification list. Information is why local parks are popular loca- lance of mosquitoes last month to test for West Nile also posted on RichardsonToday.com, the Richardson tions for amateur, professional and virus. Today Facebook page, NextDoor and the Richardson commercial photographers and “As the weather warms, mosquito populations in- Today Twitter account. videographers, as well as sites for crease. Tracking the presence of West Nile in the mos- The best way to protect yourself is by following photographs of school events or quito populations allows us to respond with strategic “The Four D’s”: sports teams. control measures to reduce mosquito populations and • Drain standing water, While normally not an issue, reduce the chance the virus makes its way into the • Avoid being out at dusk and dawn there are times of the year when of the city’s most picturesque areas human population,” said Director of Health Bill Alsup. • Dress in long sleeves and pants a substantial number of photog- and a website and pamphlet have Mosquito surveillance traps are set and collected in • Apply insect repellent containing DEET or other raphers have dominated popular been created, specifically for distri- 12 areas of the City on a weekly basis each year from effective repellents all day every day park features like bridges and wa- bution to local photographers. late April through October, and mosquitoes are sent Additionally, residents can apply commercially terfalls, causing safety concerns We also ask anyone who is vis- to a lab to test for the West Nile virus. If a mosquito available pesticides according to the label to areas that and blocking these amenities from iting the park to take photos or sample tests positive for the virus, the management harbor mosquitoes such as shrubs, groundcover, under public access. Some also bring videos (professional or amateur), area surrounding the sample’s trap is sprayed. In ad- raised decks and around storage areas. large props (such as sofas and to please help us maintain a posi- dition, if a resident is diagnosed with West Nile virus, Visit www.cor.net/mosquito for more information, chairs) for photo sessions and trash tive park experience for everyone, surveillance traps are placed at or near the person’s including information about the products used in the or other items are being left behind as well as the integrity of our parks home, and spraying is scheduled if a mosquito from City’s spraying and an interactive map of all 12 man- afterwards. by following the guidelines at these traps tests positive for the virus. If a resident agement areas. To address these concerns, www.cor.net/photography. is confirmed to have contracted the Chikungunya or signs have been placed along some Page 6 Richardson Today, May 2019 Calendar Developing Richardson’s future workforce Youth-oriented workforce de- monitors. Workable devices were companies and nonprofits. This from the most convenient source velopment programs are being donated to training programs in eight-week, paid internship offers —our local area! used proactively to sustain and the Dominican Republic and Af- students real-life work experiences, Camille Ussery is senior vice grow Richardson’s dynamic busi- rica through a nonprofit organi- resume building and interview president and executive officer of ness climate through the continu- zation. Sponsored by State Farm, training. Additionally, students BTH Bank and also serves on the ous, cooperative efforts of the City, this unique, hands-on challenge receive on the job training once Richardson Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce and the offered local students the oppor- placed in an internship; an oppor- Board and Executive Committee, as Richardson Independent School tunity to develop critical-thinking tunity to participate in a high-en- the Vice Chair of Community Di- District (RISD), plus numerous and problem-solving skills while ergy, competitive job fair and learn vision. corporate partners. working in a collaborative environ- important lessons about giving For instance, through a part- ment. back to the community. “From the Boardroom” is nership with RISD and the Rich- The Richardson Mayor’s Sum- Beyond the obvious skills de- a recurring guest column ardson-based Tech Titans, 50 mer Internship Program is another velopment benefits to the stu- featuring viewpoints from high school engineering students key initiative that develops our dents, these partnerships deliver Richardson business and civic Camille Ussery leaders, produced in cooperation Senior Vice President recently gathered at UT Dallas future workforce by placing Rich- tremendous value to Richardson’s with the Richardson Chamber and Executive Officer and participated in a challenge to ardson public high school students business community and help to BTH Bank build and test optical heart rate in internships with leading local establish a robust talent pipeline of Commerce. Senior Center 820 W. Arapaho Rd. • 972-744-7800 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES Please call 972-744-7800 to RSVP for events that require registration.

May 15 May 16 May 29 Upcoming Trips RICHARDSON COMMUNITY BAND BINGO BASH 2 p.m. No fee. MUSICAL MEMORIES WITH B.J. Oklahoma City—May 20-21 CONCERT 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will MACLIN 1 p.m. Root beer floats will We will head north to the capital of Oklahoma. Trip high- be served. No fee. be served. No fee. lights include the National Cowboy Museum, a city tour, a visit to the capital building, a visit to the National Memorial June 12 June 26 June 27 at the Murrah Building Bombing Site and accommodations at HEALTH AND INFORMATION FAIR GENE AUTRY FOR LUNCH BUNCH FIRE SAFETY the unusual 21C Hotel & Museum. Our stay at the 21C Hotel 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Health screenings and FEATURING MISS DEVON & THE 10-11 a.m. Firefighters will share how will include a curator-led tour of the art exhibit and dinner in information tables on financial planning, OUTLAW Noon. Bring a sack lunch or buy to respond during an emergency, the hotel’s gourmet restaurant. home health agencies, assisted living your lunch at the Senior Center and enjoy and share fire safety tips. Door prizes facilities, nonprofit agencies serving the traditional country sounds of Miss and refreshments. No fee. We have great travel destinations planned for you in 2019. seniors, HMOs and more. No fee. Devon & The Outlaw. No fee. Please call Beth Owens at 972-744-7810 for more information.

Library 900 Civic Center Dr. • 972-744-4350 ADULT/GENERAL INTEREST The Library will be closed May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

May 1 May 4, 11, 18. 25 May 4 May 5 FIRST WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB DIGITAL DROP-IN: GET HELP USING DEWEY KNIT CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION 7-8:45 p.m. Second Floor Conference YOUR eREADER 10 a.m.-noon. Second 2-4 p.m. First Floor Program Room. Call Jane Featuring Alma y Corazón Tejano Ballet Room. Call Tamara at 972-744-4393 for Floor Lobby. at 972-744-4355 for information. Folklórico. 3-4 p.m. Basement Program information. Room. For all ages. May 8 May 9 May 11 May 11 SECOND WEDNESDAY BOOKBABBLE DROIDS AND DRUIDS BOOK CLUB TECH SAVVY: COMPUTING 101 WITH INTRODUCTION TO HAND LETTERING 10:30-11:45 a.m. Second Floor Confer- 7:30-8:45 p.m. Second Floor Conference WINDOWS 10 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Base- WITH LAURA LESTER 10:30 a.m.-12:30 ence Room. “Stay With Me” by Ayobami Room. Theme is “Steampunk.” Call Kayla at ment Training Room. Registration required. p.m. Basement Program Room. Regis- Abebayo. Call Janet at 972-744-4352 for 972-744-4350 or e-mail [email protected] Call 972-744-4359 for information. tration required. Call 972-744-4376 for information. for information. information. May 14 May 15 May 15 May 15 WILDFLOWER! 2019 ROCK AND ROLL THIRD WEDNESDAY BOOKBABBLE COMMUNITY WRITERS’ CRITIQUE ROMANTIC INTERLUDES BOOK CLUB BOOK DISCUSSION 7-8:30 p.m. Base- 10:30-11:45 a.m. Second Floor Conference GROUP 6:45-8:45 p.m. Basement Program 7-8:45 p.m. Theme is “Celebrate Your Mili- ment Program Room. “Does the Noise in Room. “The Women in the Castle” by Jessica Room. E-mail [email protected] tary Hero.” Second Floor Conference Room. My Head Bother You?” by Steven Tyler. Shattuck. Call Tamara at 972-744-4393 for for more information. Call Karen at 972-744-4350 for information. Presented by Patricia Allbee. information. May 16 May 16 May 18 May 20 RICHARDSON HISTORICAL AND REAL READS BOOK CLUB COMPUTER CLASS: GOOGLE DRIVE WRITERS’ GUILD OF TEXAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING 7:30-8:45 p.m. Second Floor Conference BASICS 10:30-11:30 a.m. Basement Training 7-8:30 p.m. Basement Program Room. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Basement Program Room. “My Room. “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson. Call Room. Richardson Public Library card 972-744-4376 or visit www.wgtonline.org for DNA Test is Back—Now What Do I Do?” Tamara at 972-744-4393 for information. needed to register. Call 972-744-4359 for information. by Douglas Fugate. Call Stacey at 972-744- information. 4373 for information. May 21 May 21 May 24 May 25 LUNCHTIME LECTURES: PROBABLY RICHARDSON CIVIC ART SOCIETY COMPUTER CLASS: MICROSOFT EXCEL TECH SAVVY: AUDACITY 10:30 a.m.- SOMEDAY CANCER 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. MEETING AND FREE DEMONSTRATION 2016 BEGINNER LEVEL 10:30 a.m.-12:30 12:30 p.m. Basement Training Room. Basement Program Room. Presented by 6:30-8:45 p.m. Ron Stephens will demon- p.m. Basement Training Room. Richardson Registration required. Call 972-744-4359 for Kim Horner. strate acrylic/mixed painting. Basement Public Library card needed to register. Call information. Program Room. Call Brian at 972-744-4350 972-744-4359 for information. for information. May 27 May 28 May 31 June 1 MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE FOURTH TUESDAY BOOKBABBLE BEGINNING 3D PRINTING WITH SUMMER READING CLUB KICK OFF The Library will be closed all day May 27 7:30-8:45 p.m. Second Floor Conference TINKERCAD 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Base- PARTY 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your blan- and will reopen for normal business hours Room. “Only Child” by Rhiannon Navin. Call ment Training Room. Richardson Public kets and lawn chairs to celebrate with us beginning Tuesday, May 28. Janet at 972-744-4352 for information. Library card needed to register. Call 972- on the Fountain Plaza. For more informa- 744-4359 for more information. tion, call 972-744-4376. CHILDREN/YOUTH Please call 972-744-4358 for more information. May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4, 11, 18, 25 CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK: CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK: CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK: SATURDAY MORNING KIDS READ NOW, READ FOREVER—MAU- READ NOW, READ FOREVER—KATE READ NOW, READ FOREVER—PAM STORYTIME 10:30-11 a.m. First Floor RICE SENDAK 3:30-5:30 p.m. First Floor DiCAMILLO 3:30-5:30 p.m. First Floor Pro- MUÑOZ RYAN 3:30-5:30 p.m. First Floor Program Room. Program Room and Youth Services Area. gram Room and Youth Services Area. Program Room and Youth Services Area. May 4 May 5 May 25 May 27 MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION A NOVEL IDEA TEEN BOOK CLUB MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE 2-4 p.m. Basement Program Room, Youth Featuring Alma y Corazón Tejano Ballet 2-3 p.m. Second Floor Conference Room. The Library will be closed all day May 27 Services Area, Basement Training Room Folklórico. 3-4 p.m. Basement Program Choose Your Own Adventure. and will reopen for normal business hours and Studio RPL. Room. For all ages. beginning Tuesday, May 28. Richardson Today, May 2019 Page 7 Arts/Culture Eisemann Center hosts Summer Sizzle Reel Eisemann Center This Memorial Day, the Eise- the Eisemann Center and chillers 2351 Performance Dr. mann Center is kicking off sum- from Kona Ice will be served out- For tickets visit www.eisemanncenter.com mer with food, games and a clas- side from 1:45-2:45 p.m. At 3 or call the Ticket Office at 972-744-4650 sic summertime movie. p.m., the celebration will move On May 27, the Eisemann into the Hill Performance Hall for STUDIO DANCE CENTRE ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT Center’s Summer Sizzle Reel be- a showing of “Honey, I Shrunk the (Blue: 6:30 p.m. May 3 and 2:30 p.m. May 4; Pink: 11:30 a.m. gins at 1 p.m. with indoor and out- Kids.” May 4; Yellow: 6:30 p.m. May 4 and 2 p.m. May 5. $13-$15. door activities and games for the Tickets are free, but required, Visit www.studiodancecentre.com.) whole family, including science and are available online at www. experiments presented by Mad eisemanncenter.com or by calling RICHARDSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON FINALE CONCERT Science Dallas. Concessions will the Eisemann Center Ticket Of- (8 p.m. May 4. $15-$70. Visit www.richardsonsymphony.org.) be available for purchase inside fice at 972-744-4650. TUZER DANCE SCHOOL (6 p.m., May 11. $10-$25. Visit www.tuzerballet.com.) Altrusa accepting Outstanding Women nominations LONE STAR YOUTH WINDS Altrusa International of Rich- Corporations, businesses or individuals may nomi- (2:30 p.m. May 12. $11-$41. Visit www.lswo.com/youth-winds.) ardson, Inc. is accepting nomi- nate women in one of six categories: small business, FRISCO YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA nations for its 2019 Outstanding education, government, nonprofit, health care, cor- (6:30 p.m. May 12. $27-$35. Visit www.friscoso.org.) Women of Today … Builders porate, or for Outstanding Woman of Tomorrow (a of Tomorrow Awards. The event woman 35 years of age or younger, in any of these HATHAWAY ACADEMY OF BALLET honors exceptional women who categories). All nominees and (7 p.m. May 25 and May 26. $15. Visit www.hathawayballet.com.) exemplify excellence, deter- their organizations will be hon- mination and innovation by ored at the 16th annual Out- RED DOOR DANCE ACADEMY making an outstanding con- standing Women of Today … (6 p.m. May 28 and May 29. $12-$16. Visit www.dancereddoor.com.) tribution in their career. In the Builders of Tomorrow Luncheon and LESLIE JORDAN EXPOSED past 15 years, more than 450 women have been rec- Awards Presentation Friday, Nov. 1, at the Renais- (7:30p.m. May 29. $39-$69. Visit www.thelesliejordan.com.) ognized and applauded for making a difference for sance Dallas Hotel Richardson. the future of women and providing leadership in their Nominations must be received by June 1. To learn chosen fields. more about this event, submit a nomination or be- Nominees must live or work in the Dallas Metro- come a sponsor, visit www.altrusarichardson.com. plex and be currently employed in their positions.

RTC presents “Daddy’s Dyin’ ... Who’s Got the Will?” The Richardson Theatre Cen- impending demise of the father tre is presenting Del Shore’s or of the drafting of his will, but The Contemporary Chorale “Daddy’s Dyin’ ... Who’s Got the rather a rebirth of the spirit of “What a Wonderful World” Will?” Thursdays-Sundays from the family. The Contemporary Chorale Cele- May 3-19. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. brates “What a Wonderful World” Set any time in a small Texas town, “Daddy’s Dyin’” Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. with noted guest vocal artist stages the reunion of a family gathered to await the Sundays. Tickets are $20-$22. Performances take Denise Lee and special guests, imminent death of their patriarch, who has recent- place at the Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arap- The Dallas Street Choir. As the ly suffered a physically as well as mentally disabling aho Rd. For more information, visit www.richardson- oldest, continuously operating stroke. In essence, however, it is not the story of the theatrecentre.com. choir in North Texas, The Con- temporary Chorale is comprised RCT Musical Theatre Summer Camps begin in June currently of 70 adults of all ages who love to sing. They perform The Repertory Company The- mation on the camps, visit www. • “Matilda the Musical” two main concerts annually, atre’s School of Musical Theatre rcttheatre.com. July 8-27, ages 12-18, Week 1 Christmas and Spring, repre- will have four camps this summer, Upcoming summer camps 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Weeks 2-3 senting music of diverse genres starting off with “Alice in Wonder- • “Alice in Wonderland” 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $395 ranging from Broadway to jazz to traditional choral anthems. land” and “Mamma Mia” in June. June 10-15 or June 17-22, ages • “Matilda the Musical” Performances are 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 11 at the Eisemann Camps are offered for ages 8-18. 8-12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $195 July 15-20 or July 22-27, ages Center, 2351 Performance Dr. Tickets are $25-$35 and are available at The camps will culminate in • “Mamma Mia” 8-12, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $195 www.eisemanncenter.com. For more information, visit www.thecon- performances (some of them on June 5-22, ages 12-18, Week 1 • “Xanadu Jr” temporarychorale.org. Saturdays). Camps will be held at 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Weeks 2-3 Aug. 5-24, ages 12-18. For the Repertory Company Theatre, 1-3:30 p.m.; $395 more information or to enroll, University of Texas at Dallas 770 N. Coit Rd. For more infor- call 972-690-5029. Musica Nova: The Eight Seasons Coming up at Students from the University’s Advanced Orchestra and Chamber Music Ensemble perform with UT Dallas faculty and other profes- the Civic Center sional musicians under the direction of composer-conductor Rob- ert Xavier Rodríguez. 8 p.m. May 3 in the University Theatre. Free. Richardson Civic Art Society Local artists and art patrons are invited to join or visit the Rich- ardson Civic Art Society, which provides a local support sys- tem for the visual arts. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month (no meetings June-August) at the Richardson Public Library. The featured demo artist for the Creative Memories May 21 meeting is acrylic/mixed artist Ron Stephens. Visit May 4 www.richardson-arts.org for more information. www.creativememories. com www.cor.net/culture

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Accommodates groups from 10-750 Call us! 972-744-4090 RichardsonToday.com is a responsive and mobile- friendly website with tabs for news, videos, environmental, and arts and culture, highlighting 411 W. Arapaho Rd. Richardson, Texas 75080 five stories on the home page. You can find it at www.cor.net/civiccenter www.richardsontoday.com. Page 8 Richardson Today, May 2019 www.cor.net/epi EDC Employees Help Clean Up Heights Creek Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event Rescheduled Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Employees of Entrust Datacard Richardson Square Mall—Plano and Belt Line roads recently volunteered their time to clean up Heights Creek in Heights The electronics recycling and Park. Their efforts were part of shredding event originally the Health Department’s Community scheduled for April 13 has been and Corporate Environmental Cleanup rescheduled for June 1 from 9 Program, which provides year-round op- a.m.-1 p.m. at Richardson Square Mall. portunities for companies, community The event is sponsored by the Rich- groups and others to assist in “keeping ardson Citizen Police Academy Alumni Richardson beautiful” and keeping trash Association and will provide document out of our waterways. shredding and electronics recycling (cell phones, flat screen TVs and moni- Duck Creek Channel Clean Up tors, audio/video, peripherals). Two local groups Recycling Center Holds Ribbon Cutting helped improve the environment A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in April for Republic Service’s new re- last month and cycling center that processes all recyclables from Richardson and several had fun at the same neighboring cities. The 77,000-square-foot facility, located at 4200 E. 14th St. time as they cleaned up in Plano, can process 350 tons of recyclable material per day with highly ad- Duck Creek Channel, co- vanced sorting technologies that can separate clean recyclables from other materials ordinated by the City’s in milliseconds. Community and Corpo- The facility also features a first-of-its-kind, 5,000-square-foot Learning Center, where rate Environmental Cleanup Program (CCECP). The Travelers Insurance Young Profes- visitors of all ages can get a first-hand view of the recycling process from an observa- sionals Network picked up trash and recyclables on a section of the channel between tion deck, view educational videos and colorful displays and play interactive games. Plano Road and Jupiter Road, and more than 70 members of the World Mission Society For more information about Richardson’s recycling program, visit www.cor.net/recycle. Church of God tackled a section of the channel just west of Plano Road. Health Depart- ment staff helped the groups identify the areas most needing assistance and provided supplies. More than 35 bags of trash and debris were collected. Any group is welcome to schedule a cleanup event through CCECP—in addition to trash and recycle bags, the City provides gloves and tongs, and picks up the filled bags and debris piles as needed. To plan a cleanup event, contact the Health Department via phone at 972-744-4080 or e-mail at [email protected].

Landscape Watering Variance Form Available Online Public Services has made it easier for residents and businesses to apply for a watering variance with the recent addition of an online Watering Variance Re- quest Form at the City’s website. The variance allows residents and businesses to water during days/times prohibited by the City’s water conservation plan, for circumstances such as having new landscaping that needs extra watering. To access the form, visit www.cor.net/watervariance. Watering variance requests may also be made by contacting the City’s Public Services Department at 972-744- 4220. Groundbreaking held for Fire Station 3 Youth Citizen Police Academy scheduled for June 10-14 sequent topics include hands-on instruction in the following areas: • Operations overview of Police Department • K-9 Unit • SWAT • Patrol Tactics • Dispatch (Communications) • Crime Scene Investigations • Drunk and Distracted Driving Applications are being accepted • and much more!! for the Richardson Youth Citizen Academy participation requires Police Academy, a one-week pro- a one-week commitment. The gram, June 10-14, designed to Academy will be held June 10-14 provide youth aged 13-17 first- from 8:30 a.m.-noon each day, hand information about how the primarily at the Richardson Emer- Police Department functions. It is gency Operations Center located designed to increase understand- at 1621 E. Lookout Dr and one ing between the youth and police day at the Richardson/Plano Police The official groundbreaking for Fire Station 3 was held last month for the new station that is being con- through education and to acquaint Training Academy located at 4912 structed at the northwest corner of Custer Parkway and Lookout Drive, across the street from the current youth with law enforcement’s role 14th St. in Plano. facility. in the criminal justice system by The deadline to submit an ap- The project is a high priority from the 2015 Strategic Fire Station Plan, due in part to increasing develop- providing an understanding of is- plication is May 20. To submit ment and population in the service area and was included in the 2015 Bond Program. The facility will more sues faced by police officers every online, access the application than double the current station’s size to 13,200 square feet, allowing for more trucks, equipment and personnel day. at www.cor.net/RYCPA. School to meet future demands. Sessions begin with a presen- Resource Officers will also have Completion of the project and the Fire Department move-in is planned for March 2020. tation of the Police Department’s applications. If you have any ques- philosophy regarding the goals and tions, please contact Officer David Rabies vaccination clinic visions of the command staff. Sub- Beregszaszy at 972-744-4938. Police Memorial Service is May 10 is May 4 The public is invited to attend the Rich- The Richardson Animal Shelter will host a low-cost rabies vac- ardson Police Department National Police cination clinic Saturday, May 4 from 1-3 p.m. at the Animal Shelter, Week Memorial Service Friday, May 10, at 1330 Columbia Dr. 8:30 a.m. The service will be held at the City Hall/Civic Center Fountain Plaza, lo- The cost is $5 for altered pets and $10 for unaltered pets and cated at 411 W. Arapaho Rd. (at the east includes a 2019 City registration. Please have dogs leashed and cats side of the Library and at the north side of contained. For more information, call 972-744-4480. City Hall.) Richardson Today, May 2019 Page 9

972-744-4300 www.cor.net/parks Parks & Recreation

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NOW HIRING! The City of Richardson Parks and Recreation Department is looking for some en- thusiastic people to join its teams this summer! This is shaping up to be a busy year, and there will be a need for the following part-time and seasonal jobs: • Recreation Support • Gymnastics Instructors Technicians • Day Camp Counselors • Swim Instructors/Coaches • Da y Camp Directors Hourly pay rates are highly competitive. Applications may be filled out online at Thursday, June 6 www.cor.net/jobs. For more information on the aquatics jobs, call 972-744-7892. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Heights Recreation Center Follow Richardson Parks and Recreation on Instagram Come to an informal evening for you and your To stay up to date on special events, contests and giveaways going campers to meet the camp staff and learn all about on in Richardson, follow Richardson Parks and Rec (@RichardsonPark- the City of Richardson Summer Day Camp program. sandRec), the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival (@wamfest) and Cot- tonwood Art Festival (@cottonwoodartfest) on Instagram. Feel free to come and go as you like!

DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT Sherrill Park 2019 Richardson Aquatics HEIGHTS FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Junior League Golf Heights Family Aquatic Center will Sherrill Park is looking to Operating hours Sponsored by host its first Junior League, but be open May 25-27, then reopen for Gates open at 8 p.m. Canyon Creek Pool Movies begin at 8:30 p.m. to do so it needs to have 32 ju- Open: 1-8 p.m. Tues.-Sun. the summer May 30. $7 per person, resident or nonresident nior golfers sign up. The cost is Closed: Mon. $200 and includes five practice 600 Aspenwood Dr., 972-671-0185 Secret Life of Pets (PG) Aquaman (PG-13) sessions and matches, plus an Cottonwood Pool Friday, May 31 Friday, July 19 event for families at the conclu- Open: 1-6 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs.,Fri. Splash Day sion of the last match. For more 1-8 p.m. Sat., Sun. information, e-mail Jacob Hor- Closed: Wed. Saturday, June 1 ton at [email protected]. 1321 W. Belt Line Rd., 972-644-7156 Richardson’s Glenville Pool FREE ADMISSION Ladies Golf League Open: 1-8 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Sun. Noon-8 p.m. Inclusive Swim & Play Day The Sherrill Park Ladies Golf Closed: Tues. League is open to women with Heights Family 500 S. Glenville Dr., 972-671-0187 a handicap of 36 or less. Mem- Terrace Pool Aquatic Center bers play Tuesday mornings Open: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Wed., Fri. 1-8 p.m. from March to October. For 1-8 p.m. Sat., Sun. Canyon Creek, information, contact Nancy Closed: Thurs. Stubbs (972-669-8909) or Vicki 300 N. Lois Ln., 972-671-0190 Cottonwood, Glenville Adaptive Denton (469-569-2016). Heights Family Aquatic Center and Terrace pools Event To schedule tee times or les- Open: Noon-8 p.m. Sun.-Sat. sons at Sherrill Park, call 972- 10 a.m.-noon. Wed., Fri.* 709 W. Arapaho Rd., 972-744-7856 Heights Family Aquatic Center 234-1416 or visit www.sherrill- parkgolf.com. * This time is set aside for families #13914 June 3 10 a.m.-noon with young children who wish to use 2019 Richardson pool and #13915 July 8 10 a.m.-noon the tot pool and play feature area. aquatic center fees The slides, lap pool and lazy river will #13916 Aug. 12 10 a.m.-noon Huffhines not be open during this time. Season passes now available at These times are specifically set aside for those with spe- Heights and Huffhines rec centers! cial needs and their families! All family members will be Tennis Center All children under 7 years of age MUST able to play, swim and enjoy the Family Aquatic Center be accompanied by an adult 16 years or Neighborhood Pools The Huffhines Tennis Center without all the crowds. You can spend two hours with us older in a swimming suit. The adult must has 10 lighted courts, a fully Daily: Resident $2; Nonresident $4 be in the water within arm’s reach at all or spend the entire day and enjoy all the amenities the stocked pro shop and private, times while the child is in the pool. If your Season Pass: Resident $30; Nonresident $40 Aquatic Center offers. Admission is free for all swimmers semi-private and group lessons child limits his/her use to the baby pool with special needs/disabilities who have registered for Resident Family Pass (up to four people) $100 for all ages. areas, you must remain with your child, this event. Family members will need to pay the regular Huffhines Tennis Center is lo- but it is not necessary to wear a swimsuit. Heights Family Aquatic Center admission rate ($4 for residents and $8 for nonresident) cated in the southeast corner of Day Cares: There are specific guidelines Daily: Resident $4; Nonresident $8 at the gate. Participants are asked to please register in Huffhines Park. Reservations are for day care centers and other groups of advance. Ages 18 and younger must be accompanied by Season Pass: Resident $45; Nonresident $65 made by calling 972-744-7870. children who visit our pools. To register an adult or caregiver. For more information, e-mail Alan. For information, visit www.cor. your group, please call 972-744-7893. Resident Family Pass (up to four people) $150 [email protected] or call 972-744-7854. net/tennis. Page 10 Richardson Today, May 2019

Senior Center 820 W. Arapaho Rd. 972-744-7800 All activities listed on pages 10-11 take place at the Richardson Senior Center unless otherwise noted. Additional Senior Center related activities can be found on page 6. Call 972-744-7800 for more information. Hours of Operation: Mon., Tue., Thurs., 8 a.m.-9 p.m.—Wed. and Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.—Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Special Events and Trip Information The Richardson Senior Center welcomes adults ages 55 and older. This facility is especially Special events and trip information can be found designed for senior enjoyment, and the staff looks forward to the opportunity to provide an at- on page 6 of this publication. mosphere of enrichment and fellowship. Unfortunately, the Center is not licensed to provide the services of an Adult Care facility. So, Quilt Essentials for the benefit of all patrons, the Center requires that all participants take full responsibility of Classes Learn the art of hand piecing and their own physical care and hygiene. Those patrons needing assistance, or who lack the ability to quilting as well as sewing machine navigate a wheelchair or walker independently, are welcome to be accompanied by a caregiver or For all classes, unless oth- piecing and quilting. Class meets an assistant. Your understanding and cooperation is appreciated. erwise noted, you may pay on- Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. line at www.cor.net/parksonline, Cost for beginners and first-time by phone with a credit card or in Fun with Oils Sing-A-Long students is $35 per month and person with a credit card, check or A new session of oil painting Programs Come and sing your favorite melo- for advanced students is $15 per cash. classes begins the first Thursday dies at our sing-a-long at 1 p.m. the month with a membership. Free AARP Richardson Chapter Technology Help Desk of each month from noon-4 p.m. second Tuesday of each month. buddy-sewing time is from 8-10 The Richardson AARP Chapter Instructor Ed Sanders is offering Instructor Andrew Wages has 20 Tatting a.m. Tuesdays. Darlene Martin is #1651 meets the third Monday of assistance for any Windows or An- years of experience teaching and Tatting is an ancient art of making the instructor. the month at 1 p.m. at the Senior droid portable device (cell phone, has painted for 50 years. Cost Center. All are welcome. lace with a shuttle and string using Plus smartphone, laptop or reader) or any for the class is $85 a month with one stitch. We meet every Tuesday Square Dance Lessons Senior Table Tennis solution accessible via the device membership. from 3:30-9 p.m. Free and open to Square dancing is a great way to Players who love the game are in- and the internet (e-mail, Facebook, Beginners all ages. participate in a low-impact activity, vited to play Tuesday and Thursday website maintenance, photography, Conversational Spanish Needleworks meet new friends and be a part of from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from application usage and install/re- This is a beginner-level class. The Bring your needlework and join us a fun, friendly community of danc- 1-4:45 p.m. moval). This is a great opportunity next eight-week session starts May for a day of friendship and hand- ers. Fee is $85 per person. A Senior Scrabble Club to resolve your technology challenge 9 from 10-11 a.m. Cost is $52 with crafts. We meet Tuesdays from Center membership is required. Join us Mondays at 10 a.m. for and increase your knowledge. Assis- Senior Center membership. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Please call 972 744-7800 for next scrabble. Meet new friends, exer- tance is available the fourth Satur- Intermediate NEW!!! session start date. cise your mind and have a fun day day of every other month. Help is Conversational Spanish playing scrabble. Children over 16 Afternoon Ballroom Dance Plus Square Dance available from 2-4 p.m. Next ses- Brush up on your Spanish skills by The first Thursday of every month Dance the first, third and fifth are welcome to participate. Play- sion is June 22. No fee. joining this class. Some knowledge “The Kings of Swing” will be at Mondays from 7-9 p.m. Cost is ers ages 12-15 must attend with iPhone and iPad of the Spanish language is required. the Senior Center to play for our $50 per dancer per quarter (mem- an adult. One-on-one instruction is offered The next eight-week session begins afternoon dance from 2-4 p.m. bership is required). There is a Senior Golf League to help you learn the operational May 9 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the sounds of an $10 drop-in fee with membership The Richardson Senior Golf usage of the iPhone and/or iPad. Cost is $52 with membership. 11-piece band, dance and have re- or a $13 drop-in fee without. League is open to men and women Half-hour individual class sessions Advanced 55 years or older playing at all skill freshments. No fee. AARP are available from 1-3 p.m. Bring Conversational Spanish levels. The members are divided Pool Tournaments “Smart Driver” Program your iPhone and/or iPad to class Advanced Spanish class will build Pool tournaments are every Friday Anyone 50 years and older may at- evenly into four flights. All play is at Monday, June 24. Cost is $25. on the Intermediate class. The next at 1 p.m. with registration begin- tend. The completion certificate Sherrill Park on Monday mornings Call 972-744-7800 to make your eight-week session starts May 9, ning at 12:30 p.m. Due to Friday is used for automobile insurance with a shotgun start. The league is appointment. 1-2 p.m. Cost is $48 with a Senior pool tournaments, open play is premium reductions. Please check for the enjoyment of golf, and sev- How to Use Ride Share Center membership. from 3:30-5 p.m. only. with your insurance company for eral league rules have been adapt- This class will answer: What is Let’s Play “42” percentage of reduction. The cer- ed to speed up play and increase ride share? How much does it Regular “42” games are scheduled tificate does not qualify for a traf- the pleasure of the game. Please cost? Where is it available? Is it Thursday afternoons from 12:30- fic citation dismissal. Cost is $15 contact Tom Zale, president, at safe? How do you request the ser- 4 p.m. at the Richardson Senior for AARP members and $20 for 972-238-9258, or Jim White at vice and food delivery? You will Center. nonmembers. Reservations may 972-234-6167/[email protected] also learn about other transporta- Photography Club be made by calling 972-744-7800. for more information. tion services available. Next class If photography is your hobby or Please pay the instructor at the Senior Bowling League is June 1. Class is held 1:30-3:30 you just love to take pictures, how time of the class. Classes are held The Roadrunner Bowling League is p.m. Cost is $10 with member- about joining a photography club at the Richardson Senior Center. a great way to meet new people and ship; $13 without. Please bring Crochet exercise at the same time. We have to share ideas and know-how? You your iPhone or Android smart- May 2 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Classes are taught Thursdays from openings for regular members and do not need professional equip- phone to class. May 16 6-10 p.m. 2:15-4:15 p.m. The price is $5 per subs for the 2019 season. For more ment, just the love of capturing Ukulele Players class. For new students, please information, contact Richard Stef- a moment. Meetings are held on Attention all ukulele enthusiasts “Color My World” bring a #J or #H crochet hook and fen, president, at 972-865-9613. the first Thursday of every month, and potential ukulele players. Let’s Come join the coloring for adults a skein of four-ply yarn. Tennis League 7-9 p.m. No fee. get together to play, share songs craze. Coloring is reintroducing Pocket Billiards Class Richardson’s Huffhines Tennis Richardson Public Library and techniques. All levels of play- art as an important component of Ted Swanson offers individually Center offers times exclusive to The Richardson Public Library ers are welcome. Thursday nights, health and wellness. Color pens, scheduled two-hour classes Mon- seniors. The senior men’s group provides the Richardson Senior day-Thursday and Saturday, 1:30- 7-9 p.m. No fee. Senior Center crayons and pictures will be pro- plays Mondays, Wednesdays and Center with books on CD and 3:30 p.m. Each class has a two membership required. vided or bring your own. A table Fridays from 8 a.m.-noon. The large-print books. student maximum. Beginner to Great Family Storytelling 1.0 will be set up with coloring sup- ladies group plays Tuesdays and The Richardson advanced skill levels are welcome. L.E. Taylor, author of “Elgan and plies every Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Senior Dance Register before day of class or call Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon. A Grace—A Twentieth Century for visiting and coloring. A multi- 3.0 (intermediate skill level) is re- The calendar lists the dates for generational table is available for 972-744-7800. Cost is $10 per this month’s ballroom dances. Saga,” believes “everyone has a person/per class. quired for both men and women story to tell.” This workshop will you to enjoy the fun of coloring players. Lessons are available to May 4 Doc Gibbs with your grandchildren. No fee. stimulate and strengthen the brain help players achieve this level. For May 11 Jim Baker through personal recall of life ex- Watercolor information, call 972-744-7870. May 25 Final Showdown periences. You do have your own Renata Sharman will offer water- Mental Aerobics story to tell and the joy of sharing color classes for all painting levels. Riddles, word games, puzzles, triv- Band your story with others. Next ses- Students will learn the basics of ia and a general mental playground Country Western sion TBA. Cost is $80 with mem- materials, tools and techniques will help keep your brain activ- of watercolor. Intermediate and Bridge Lessons Dances begin at 7 p.m. at the Se- bership. Learn how to play Party Bridge ity sharp. We have a large room nior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd., ABC Quilting advanced self-paced students are and welcome drop-ins who enjoy welcome. Classes are held Tues- Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. Call and end at 9:30 p.m. Dances are Students will learn basic appliqué 972-744-7800 for next five-week thinking activities that require no $5 per person. Light refreshments techniques to build their skills and days for four consecutive weeks study, memorization, practice or from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. New session session. Cost is $50 with member- are served. tabletop basting will be taught. A ship; $53 without. stress. Mondays at 10 a.m. large standing basting frame will starts May 7. Cost is $80 with be available for those who have membership or $22 per class. constructed quilt tops and need to Please call 972-744-7800 for the Dance Classes at the Senior Center class supply list. pin, thread baste or tie their quilts. Class Day Time Fee Instructor Hand piecers are welcome in this Oil and Acrylic Painting A new four-week session of paint- Adv. Line Dance Mon. 2:30-4:30 p.m. $3 Aubrey class, as are other quilters needing Beg. Line Dance Tues. 9:30-10:30 a.m. $11/Month Halvorson extra time to “catch up” on their ing instruction starts the first Thursday of each month from 1-4 Int. Line Dance Tues. 10:45-11:45 a.m. $2 Halvorson quilt tops. Class meets every Mon- Int./Adv. Ballroom Wed. 1:30-3 p.m. $50 Couple/Month Faris day from 2-6 p.m. Cost for the p.m. Beginner and intermediate levels of painters are encouraged $25 Single/Month or class is $16 a month with mem- $10 per class bership. Jan Eby is the instructor. to attend. Joanna Clifton is the instructor. Cost is $80 for four Group Ballroom Fri. 2-3 p.m. $10 Couple Faris monthly classes with membership. $5 Single Private Ballroom Appointment $40 Faris Richardson Today, May 2019 Page 11

972-744-7800 820 W. Arapaho Rd. Senior Center The Richardson Red Hatters The Memory Café Blood Pressure Checks The Richardson Red Hatters wel- The Senior Center hosts a new Blood pressure screenings have come all women to put on their free program called “The Memory been temporarily suspended. red hats and have some fun. Next Café” that is designed for both Please call 972-744-7800 for more meeting is May 6 at noon. Please those who suffer from Alzheimer’s/ information. bring a sack lunch or you may dementia and their family/friends. NEW!! Parkinson’s purchase a lunch from the Senior Participants will be able to social- Rhythm Reconditioning Center’s concession. ize, share concerns/ideas and learn Instructor Gavin Mogan will pro- Chess Club more about the issues facing those vide various rhythm-conducive The chess players meet Thursday with memory loss and dementia. exercises for those suffering from nights from 6-9 p.m. Youth and Held the first Thursday of the Parkinson’s disease to help allevi- adults of all playing strengths are month from 10-11 a.m. The next ate the frustrating disruptions of welcome. Call the Senior Center meeting is May 2. thoughts and movements. Class- at 972-744-7800 for more informa- Hearing Screening es are held Monday 7-8 p.m., tion. Free hearing screenings are offered Wednesday 3:30-5 p.m. and Sat- Emeritus Plus 50 Programs and hearing aids checked the first urday 2:30-3:30 p.m. Cost is $5 at Richland College Friday of each month from 1:30-3 pay as you go. Explore lifelong learning with p.m. Call 972-744-7800 for ap- RSVP Volunteer Program classes at Richland College for pointment. Are you looking for a way to give ages 50 and over. If you are 65 Health Connection back to your community? Why not years or over and live in Dallas May 23­—10 a.m. become a volunteer for the “Rich- County, you may be eligible for “Veteran’s Aid Q&A” ardson Rowdies?” If you are age 55 Margerett Roberts was named Senior Center Volunteer of the Year for FREE classes. Day, evening and If you are a veteran or a surviving or older, you are invited to become 2018-19. She has been volunteering since 2014 and her total hours Saturday classes are available. spouse of a veteran and receive as- a Rowdies volunteer. The Rowdies for last year were 960. Her primary responsibility is greeter, but she Call 972-238-6972 or visit sistance with personal care activi- volunteer at various nonprofits does far more than that. She also tends to the library, puzzle table, waters the indoor plants, gives tours of the Center, encourages pa- www.richlandcollege.edu/emeritus. ties, you could qualify for help with throughout Dallas County and Col- trons to participate in programs and when extra help is needed in the Texas Reelers Square Dance expenses. Preferred Senior Resourc- lin County helping with mail outs, kitchen, you will find her there too. Pictured left to right: Asst. City The Texas Reelers Square Dance es will discuss the qualifications and assembling “goodie bags” and other Manager Shanna Sims-Bradish, Supt. of Recreation and Older Adults Club sponsors square and round answer any questions. light tasks. The Rowdies meet at Spencer Doyle, Margerett Roberts, Director of Parks and Rec Lori dancing the first and third Fri- the Richardson Senior Center. Smeby and Asst. Director of Parks and Rec Yvonne Falgout. day of every month from 7:30-10 Transportation is provided by RSVP p.m. Like us on Facebook at www. to and from the volunteer locations. Stretch and Strengthen Hatha Yoga for All Ages facebook.com/TheTexasReel- For more information on how to be- Join instructor Jessie Dorsey and Bharati Amin instructs classes ev- ersSquareDance. Admission is $7. come involved, call 214-525-6167. regain or improve muscle tone, ery Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Rebel Rousers balance and flexibility. Wear com- from 9:30-11 a.m. and Tuesday Square Dance Fitness fortable loose-fitting clothing.and Thursday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. The Rebel Rousers Square Dance Classes are Wednesdays from Cost is $5 with membership. Club hosts a square dance the third 10-11 a.m. Cost is $5 per class. Water Aerobic Classes Saturday of each month from 7:30- WEDNESDAY HOURS Fit for Life—Beginning Classes are held Tuesday, Thurs- 10:30 p.m. Fee is $7 per person. Chair Massage FOR FITNESS ROOM Strength Training Class day and Friday from 10-11 a.m. at Bingo Lavona Kirtley, our chair massage Strength training that works all mus- J.J. Pearce Natatorium, 1600 N. Next bingo is May 16 at 2 p.m. therapist, offers chair massage on The Senior Center cle groups. Two classes offered: first Coit Rd. Tuesday mornings. Call 972-744- fitness room will be Monday of month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 Summer schedule Services 7800 to make your appointment. closed every Wednes- p.m., four weeks; first Wednesday of beginning June 4 Volunteer Opportunities day from 11 a.m.-noon month, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., four Classes are held Tuesday, Thurs- Call Beth at 972-744-7810 for for cleaning. weeks. Cost is $25 for four weeks or day and Friday, 9:15-10 a.m. at the various volunteer opportunities at $7 per class. Cooper Institute certi- Cottonwood Pool, 1321 W. Belt the Senior Center. Pickleball fied personal trainer Elaine Hosage Line Rd. Please register at the Se- Benefits Counseling Pickleball play is offered every Fri- is the instructor. nior Center, Huffhines or Heights The Dallas Area Agency on Aging day at Huffhines Rec Center, 200 Fit for Life—Intermediate recreation centers. Cost is $30 a will be at the Senior Center May N. Plano Rd., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Strength Training Class month. For updated class infor- 10 to assist with questions about every Monday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Classes for this next level of fit- mation, please call 972-744-7813 eligibility requirements for Medi- Heights Rec Center, 711 W. Arap- ness begin the first Monday of the or the Senior Center at 972-744- care, Medicaid, SSI and other aho Rd. Fees are $2 to play per month from 1-2 p.m. and the first 7800. public health benefits. Please call day or $8 per month. Senior Cen- Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. for Did You Know? 972-744-7800 for scheduled dates. ter membership is required to play. four weeks. Cost is $25 for four RISD offers free senior The Seniors’ Net (Richardson resident Senior Center weeks or $7 per class. Cooper In- The Network of Community Min- only membership cost is a one-time stitute certified personal trainer passes for all RISD high istries Seniors’ Net program pro- fee of $5. Nonresident Senior Cen- Elaine Hosage is the instructor. school concerts, theater City of Richardson vides a variety of services to help ter only membership is $15 a year.) Tai Chi for All Ages productions and basketball Transportation Service seniors in the community remain If you are interested and would like Philip Russell teaches this fun and games. For more informa- Transportation is offered to Rich- independent and in their own more information, call 972-744- energizing way to better health. tion, please call 469-593- ardson residents ages 55 and homes for as long as possible. Pro- 7800. The cost is $7 per class with mem- 0000 or 469-593-0301. over. The City’s van service oper- grams include handyman services, Private Trainer bership. Classes are Mondays ates Monday through Friday from senior informational seminars, How is Your Balance? from 10:30-11:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Persons may ride Loaves of Love, home delivered This fitness program is designed Chair Yoga Games anywhere within the city limits of groceries, medical equipment to help increase cardiovascular en- Gain all the benefits of yoga with- Canasta Richardson for 25 cents each way. and holiday baskets. The “Loaves durance, strength, flexibility and out getting on the floor. Tailored to Thur. and Fri. 9:30 a.m. For general transportation, we be- of Love” program has expanded! balance. All sessions are held in a fit abilities and fitness level. Focus Pinochle gin taking reservations on Friday Seniors residing within Richard- private room. Fee is $60 a session is on body alignment and breath Mon., Tue., Wed., 9:30 a.m. at 8:30 a.m., prior to the week you son ISD may shop for free loaves with a six-session commitment awareness. For questions e-mail Duplicate Bridge need service. For doctor’s appoint- of bread at the Network offices ($90 each session for couples). [email protected]. Class Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. ments, we begin taking reserva- located at 741 S. Sherman St. in Call 972-744-7800 to make your is held Mondays at 9 a.m. Cost is Party Bridge tions at 3 p.m. Thursday. Call 972- Richardson. The program is open appointment with personal trainer $6 per class with membership. Friday, 10 a.m. If you are interest- 744-7805 for reservations. Thursdays and Fridays from 9-11 Elaine Hosage. She has her certifi- Aerobic Exercise ed in taking bridge lessons, please B.A.S.I.C.S. a.m. Call 972-234-8880. cations in special population (old- Renate Racher teaches exercise call 972-744-7800. for Healthy Living First Richardson Helpers er adult) and general population class Tuesday and Thursday morn- Bunco Body Awareness Support (to) First Richardson Helpers (FRH) from the Cooper Institute. ings from 8:15-9:15 a.m. Cost is Friday, 12:30 p.m. Improve Cognitive Skills is staffed by senior volunteers $2 with a membership. As we age, the connection be- who provide minor home main- tween our minds and bodies can tenance and repair service to se- become less direct than when we niors. Basic services include in- Robin’s Nest Craft Store were younger; the time between stallation of bathroom grab bars For those special gifts, shop at the Rob- thought and action increases, and and outdoor hand rails, repair of control of our bodies decreases. dripping faucets, running toilets in’s Nest Craft Store inside the Senior Scrabble This class is designed to improve and minor electrical problems as Center. Our senior consignment shop is Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. body awareness and motor control well as maintenance items such Saturday, 1:30 p.m. that can also improve cognitive as caulking, light bulb and A/C open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- Cribbage skills. Class is held the first Tues- filter replacement. In addition, Tuesday, 10 a.m. day of the month from 9-9:45 a.m. FRH provides assistance with 2 p.m. and is located inside the Senior Mah Jongg Cost is $2 a class. Please pre-reg- code enforcement issues. To re- Center at 820 W. Arapaho Rd. Stop by, Wed. and Thur. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ister at the Senior Center. quest service, call the 24-hour ho- Many other games such as Chess, tline at 972-996-0160 or online at browse and admire the handmade crafts Skip-bo, Rummi-Cubes, Dominos www.firstrichardsonhelpers.org. that are for sale. Open to the public. and “42” are played by our patrons. Click on “Request for Services.” Page 12 Richardson Today, May 2019 Library 900 Civic Center Dr. www.richardsonpubliclibrary.com 972-744-4350 Selection Announced for 2019 Richardson Reads One Book GET CREATIVE: Intro to Hand Lettering “Bluebird, Bluebird” by Attica Feature Filmmakers Lab, Learn modern brush calligraphy to enhance your journaling, letter Locke is the 2019 Richardson studying screenwriting and card writing, or other creative pursuits. Presented by Laura Lester. Reads One Book selection. The and directing. Locke has Saturday, May 11 book was revealed at a recep- written scripts for Para- tion last month for supporters, mount, Warner Bros., Dis- 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. sponsors, community leaders and ney, HBO, DreamWorks Basement Program Room • Adults and Teens friends of the RROB community and more. Her first novel, All materials provided. Registration required at 972-744-4376. reading program. “Black Water Rising,” was nominated for a 2010 In “Bluebird, Bluebird,” we meet Darren Mathews, Edgar Award, an NAACP a black Texas Ranger who knows all too well that Image Award and a Los East Texas defies the rules when it comes to law and Angeles Times Book Prize. order. After testifying on behalf of a family friend, 3D Design & Printing Class Her other novels include Beginner Level: Intro to Tinkercad Darren finds himself suspended and coerced to “The Cutting Season,” travel up Highway 59 to Lark, a blink-and-you-miss- “Pleasantville” and her Friday, May 31, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. it town, to investigate the murders of a black lawyer newest novel, a Highway For ages 13 and up • Basement Training Room • Laptops provided from Chicago and a local white woman. Darren must 59 sequel, “Heaven, My Registration required at 972-744-4359. Richardson Public Library card required. untangle the web of local resentment, race, loyalty, Home,” which will be out the past and the present to solve this mystery. in September. “Kirkus” said in its starred review of “Bluebird, Blue- The goal of Richardson Basement Thursdays, June 6-July 18, 2-3 p.m. bird,” “Locke, having stockpiled an acclaimed array Reads One Book is to Program Room of crime novels deserves a career breakthrough for build connections in the Presentations, activities, crafts and books for Richardson this deftly plotted whodunit whose writing pulses community through the residents entering grades 3-5, with a valid RPL Library card. throughout with a raw, blues-infected lyricism.” shared experience of dis- Attica Locke, author Registration is required and begins May 20. No class July 4. “Publishers Weekly” called the book “Absorbing … cussing the ideas in a single book. Through RROB, Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services Help Desk. Darren must deal with his conflicting loyalties to his the City becomes a giant book club with community family and Texas, as well as his identity as a black book discussions and related programs to enhance LUNCHTIME LECTURE man, as he struggles for justice in this tale of racism, the reading experience. Locke will give a free lecture Probably Someday Cancer hatred, and surprisingly, love.” at Richardson High School on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Genetic Risk and Preventative Mastectomy A Houston native, Locke has written several novels Copies of “Bluebird, Bluebird” are available for Author Kim Horner shares how she learned of her genetic and is a screenwriter for the television show Empire. checkout. For information on public discussions of predisposition to cancer, the tough decisions she had to make and A graduate of Northwestern University, in 1999 she “Bluebird, Bluebird” and a continually updated cal- why she believes genetic testing saved her life. was selected as a fellow at the Sundance Institute’s endar of events, go to www.cor.net/onebook. Tuesday, May 21, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Basement Program Room • Adults and Teens Celebrating 60 Years of the Library Registration not required. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Call 972-744-4376 for more information. and the Summer Reading Club Learn how to record and edit multitrack audio YEARS Kick-Off Party! Saturday, May 25 1959–2019 Saturday, June 1 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to Basement Training Room celebrate with us outside in the Fountain Adults and Teens PUBLIC Plaza. Sign up for the Summer Reading Club, enjoy music from the Richardson Laptops will be provided or you can bring your own. Richardson RICHARDSON LIBRARY Community Band and other fun activities! Public Library card required. Registration required at 972-744-4359. May the Fourth Be With You: Summer Reading Club Sign Up An Epic Star Wars Afternoon! 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cake, Ice Cream Truck • Face Painting Saturday, May 4, 2-4 p.m.

Richardson Star Wars LEGO challenges, origami and slime-making crafts, a scavenger hunt, Sphero Bots, and STEAM activities await you! Community Band Come as your favorite character! 11-11:45 a.m. Youth Services Area and throughout the Libraby. For all ages. Le Theatre de Marionette 10:30-11 a.m. For all presents “Out of This World” Limbo and Hula Hoop Contests, ages! Marionette show and Book Walk, Dancing to 50s Music 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 10-10:30 a.m. Celebrate May 5 with a performance by the Cosponsored by the Friends of the Library. Call 972-744-4376 for more information. Alma y Corazón Tejano Ballet Folklórico dancers and crafts celebrating Baby Booksit Wiggle Mexican-American culture Sunday, May 5, 3-4 p.m. Introduce baby to books, stories, Worms Basement Program Room rhymes, fingerplays, music and other early literacy tools. Baby Booksit is for pre-walking children Storytime ages 6 weeks to 12 months old. Please choose ONE of the following times: Child must be accompanied by at Mon. 6-6:20 p.m. Stars least one parent. Session runs Storytime Stars Young Authors Tue. 10-10:20 a.m. No storytimes July 1-5 June 3-July 30. Registered children for children ages Required registration begins May 20, Write and Illustrate a must have been 6 weeks old by call 972-744-4358 or stop by the Toddlers ages 2-3 years old are 4-6 years old is June 1. Youth Services Help Desk. introduced to books and reading filled with stories, Picture Book! using stories, fingerplays, rhymes songs, fingerplays Fridays, June 7-Aug. 2, and music. Child must be accom- and puppets. BabySteps panied by at least one parent. Children attend 10:30 a.m.-noon Session runs June 3-Aug. 1. Regis- independently and No class July 5 BabySteps brings books, rhymes, tered children must have been 2 must have been Basement Program Room music, fingerplays and movement years old by June 1. 4 years old by activities to children ages 12-24 For Richardson residents entering June 1. Session months old, accompanied by at Please choose ONE of the following times: fifth-ninth grades this fall. runs June 5-July 31. least one parent. Session runs Mon. 10:30-10:50 a.m. Valid RPL Library card required. June 3-Aug. 2. Registered children Please choose ONE of the following times: Required registration Mon. 6:40-7 p.m. Tue. 6:30-6:50 p.m. begins May 20, call Registration must have been 12 months old by Tue. 10:40-11 a.m. Thu. 10:30-10:50 a.m. 972-744-4358. required June 1. No storytimes July 1-5. Please choose ONE of the following times: by June 14. Fri. 10:30-10:50 a.m. Required registration begins May Open to Richardson residents only. Required registration begins May 20, 20, call 972-744-4358 or stop by the Wed. 11-11:30 a.m. Call 972-744-4358 or stop by the call 972-744-4358 or stop by the Youth Services Help Desk. Youth Services Help Desk. Wed. 3:30-4 p.m. Youth Services Help Desk. Regular Library hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. • Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sunday, 2-6 p.m.