Issue 04/2021 Stars and Guitars Returns on June 25 Colleyville’s annual patriotic celebration is back on Friday, June 25 at City Park to provide a free concert and fireworks show for all. The award winning, high energy, American country artist Jo Dee Messina will perform hits including “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” “Bye, Bye,” and “I’m Alright.” A seasoned veteran in the music industry, Jo Dee Messina has landed 9 number one hits, 16 Top 40 songs, sold over 5 million albums worldwide, and has been honored by the American Country Music Awards, Country Music Awards, and GRAMMY Awards. Fueled by faith, belief, and love, Jo Dee pours her heart and soul into everybody she meets and everything she touches, which is perhaps why Jo Dee Messina is such a timeless name in the music industry. Jo Dee Messina will take the stage at 7:45 p.m. but the food trucks will be open to start serving at 6:30 p.m. Make sure you stay till the end of the concert for a spectacular 15-minute firework display set to patriotic music. The baseball fields will be open for seating so be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. General seating is FREE. Limited reserved seating will be sold towards the end of May so keep an eye out for more information. Start making plans with friends and family now to come see the biggest show in town! For more information about the event, please visit Colleyville.com/StarsAndGuitars or call 817.503.1113. Colleyville Business Center, Open House May 20 The community is invited to stop by and check out the Colleyville Business Center at an Open House on Thursday, May 20 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Colleyville Business Center is located at 5601 Colleyville Boulevard. As part of the City Council’s commitment to support Colleyville Economic Development, the Colleyville Business Center became a reality last August. Included in the business center are Chamber of Commerce offices, flexible office spaces, two conference rooms, brightly lit reception area, three private offices, and eight rentable workstations. With a focus on providing space to business owners who do not have a brick and mortar presence, the CBC offers an in-town, out-of-the-home work space for local entrepreneurs. With a collaborative atmosphere and fantastic location on SH 26, business owners are encouraged to stop by and check co-working out, Colleyville style! Colleyville City Fair Comes to Town! Come one, come all to the first annual Colleyville City Fair! Join us Saturday, May 22 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at City Park. This Memorial Day celebration will honor those who have died protecting our nation as well as bring our community together for a family-focused, fun-filled event. Carnival rides, games, a pie eating contest, food trucks, stilts walkers, face painters, balloon artists, award-winning attractions, and much more! Our petting zoo and pony rides will also make their return as well as a friendly face of a patriotic monkey. The event will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show so mark your calendars and visitColleyville.com/Events for more information. Remember: Only Rain Down the Drain Stormwater pollutants find their way into where we Upcoming Events fish, what we drink, and where we swim. Everything that goes into our storm drains – grass clippings, General Election soap, pesticides, pet waste – makes its way straight Saturday, May 1 to our streams. Stormwater pollution is our biggest 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. source of water pollution. It all adds up. It all comes Colleyville City Hall, 2nd Floor back, and you are the solution, now that you know Election of Councilmembers Places 5 where it goes. and 6 to the City Council. Remember, only rain goes down the drain! The discharge of any polluted water, sewage, oil, paint, etc. Memorial Day is strictly prohibited. Help protect our community and Monday, May 31 waterways be reporting stormwater pollution when you see it. For more information, City offices closed in observance of contact the Stormwater Division at 817.503.1090. Memorial Day. Beginner Taekwondo It’s The Perfect Time to Be a Good May 1-29 Neighbor Tues. & Fri., 4-4:45 p.m., Good neighbors make great neighborhoods! The past year has been a difficult one for Sat., 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. many and we’ve heard countless heartwarming stories and examples of residents Colleyville Senior Center stepping up to help each other. Spring and warmer weather signal ‘new beginnings’ and Strengthening your child’s skills in a great opportunity to continue those efforts and pledge to be a good neighbor, balance, flexibility, and mental focus, becoming part of a more connected and caring community. our taekwondo classes never go over Great neighborhoods are built on 5 basic pillars: an 8:1 ratio and are taught by the 2016 • Connection — Introduce yourself to your neighbors. world champion. Call 817.503.1180 for more information. • Invitation — Invite neighbors to join you in activities, community projects, or even a simple meal. • Celebration — Recognize, congratulate, or just cheer neighbors on for important For more information on these milestones. and other events, visit • Awareness — Keep your eyes and ears open, staying attentive to the safety and Colleyville.com security of your neighborhood. • Availability — Care for your neighbors. Show kindness and offer assistance when needed. Pick Up After Animals, Dogs Must Be City Meetings on Leash City Council May 4 7:30 p.m. As the weather gets nicer, more and more people like to get outdoors with their four- Planning & Zoning May 10 7 p.m. legged friends to enjoy some some fresh air. To ensure everyone has a pleasant time Zoning Board of May 11 7 p.m. around town, we want to remind animal owners of the following: Adjustments Please pick up after your pets. Besides being unsightly and smelly, animal waste can be City Council May 18 7:30 p.m. hazardous to the health of residents and other pets. Take along a baggie with you to pick up waste and dispose of it properly. If you don’t watch your step, you’re likely to step in one such reminder! All dogs must be controlled on a leash by an able-bodied person, at all times, whenever the dog is on public property. This includes all parks, sidewalks, and streets. This is to ensure the safety of our residents, their pets, and area 100 Main Street, Colleyville, TX 76034 wildlife. [email protected] | 817.503.1110 Our Animal Services Department Colleyville.com investigates all animal-related complaints. In cases where a violation has occurred, the animal control officer may issue a citation. To report an animal complaint, call 817.743.4522. @Colleyville @CityColleyville @ColleyvilleTexas Government