Dragon Benefits
February is National Heart Awareness month and the Carroll Independent School District is showing its support in the fight against heart disease by hosting another “Dragons Go Red” campaign.
This is the third year CISD has helped raise money for the American Heart Association. The month long initiative includes get healthy events around the district, circulation of health-wise educational news and information as well as a limited edition “Dragons Go Red” t-shirt. The shirts cost $10 each; half of that cost goes to the American Heart Association and the other half covers the cost of the shirt. Shirts will be 100% cotton, short-sleeve crew neck, featuring the logo pictured right and screen printed by Keller Trophy. Click here to view and instructions to print the order form.
New this year, buyers can pick up their shirt at the time of purchase through the campus nurse. CISD Administration may purchase their shirts through the Communications and Marketing office. Staff members who purchase this year’s Dragons Go Red t-shirt will be allowed to wear them with jeans on Wednesdays through the month of February. Employees who prefer to wear a t-shirt from previous years may do so, with a $5 donation to the American Heart Association.
Every year, Dragons Go Red raises thousands of dollars for the American Heart Association. The t-shirt campaign is added to Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart events across the district. Click here to read more about the American Heart Association. View post to read past stories about Dragons Go Red.
Join the Dragon community in making a blood donation this year. Carter BloodCare will be at Carroll Senior High School on Thursday, Feb. 23 to accept donations. To make giving blood easier than ever, Carter is accepting appointments; walk-ins are welcome but individuals who make appointments will be taken first.
The blood drive will be from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the CSHS library. For more information contact: Lora Benedetti at lora.benedetti@southlakecarroll.edu.
Photo ID is required. Donors are asked to eat a good meal and drink lots of water before making a donation.
Calling all volleyball players ages 6-12! Spring may seem far away but the spring season of Southlake Parks and Recreation Youth Volleyball league is just around the corner!
Southlake Parks and recreation offers two different leagues and three age divisions (8 & under, 10 & under and 12 & under) to match the skill level of all players. Division I is a league for teams with more advanced skills. Only team registrations are accepted for this league and teams must provide their own coach and jerseys. Division II is a recreation league and a great way to learn the sport! Individuals are placed together on teams and volunteer coaches are needed for this league to happen. Be sure to indicate if you are interested in coaching when registering your child!
We have also added a new 8 and under league for youth volleyball, so if you know of any little sisters that would like to learn the sport, this is a great league to start in!
The registration deadline for both divisions is Friday, February 24 by 5 p.m. The cost is $385 for Division I teams and $60 for Divison II individuals. Practices will begin after Spring Break, the week of Monday, March 19 and games will start on Saturday, March 24.
You can register online at www.SouthlakeParksandRec.com or in-person at the Park and Recreation offices inside Town Hall, 1400 Main St Suite 210. Please contact 817-748-8019 for more information.
Annual Variety Show scheduled for Feburary 24- 25. The two-night event will feature different performers each night. This is the 28th year for the Annual Variety Show. This year's theme is "A Night of Stars".
The 29th Annual Variety Show will be held at the Carroll Senior High School Auditorium, Feb. 24 and 25. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. on both nights. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults.
Southlake residents, families, Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops and anyone else interested in a having fun, hands-on learning experience will want to come to the Southlake DPS “Safety Fair!” Mark your calendars now for Saturday, February the 25th!
The Safety Fair will be held at Bob Jones Park from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on February 25th. It will be an educational and fun time for kids and adults alike. Kids will get to check out Southlake fire engines and police vehicles and learn about the safety equipment firefighters and officers’ use every day. Fingerprint ID kits will be available for parents who want to maintain identifying information on their children.
Attendees will also learn about crime prevention and fire safety education. They will have a chance to visit with DPS volunteer groups and learn how they too can get involved with public safety in Southlake. Everyone will receive valuable emergency preparedness information as well.
The Southlake Safety Fair promises to be a fun time for families and kids and educational too! We hope you will plan to join us!
Southlake DPS is also pleased to announce the 2012 CERT Class. CERT, which is short for Community Emergency Response Team, is an eight week course designed to educate people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Classes begin on Thursday April 12, 2012 and meet every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. through the end of May. More information about CERT, as well as instructions for applying for the 2012 class can be found here: http://www.cityofsouthlake.com/southlakegovernment/city_departments/emergency_management/CERT.htm
also see: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southlake-DPS/199888476749816
Southlake Style has printed a Special Limited Edition of the ever-popular 2011 Dragon Pride Issue.
The 2011 Dragon Pride Championship Edition continues to celebrate the tradition of Dragon football with updated photography, player statistics and game recaps along with a special postseason interview with National Head Coach of the Year Hal Wasson!
Only a limited supply of these keepsake publications will be available for public purchase of $10.00 w/CABC receiving a portion of the proceeds!! ORDER your copies TODAY before they sell out and help support our Dragon nation!
All copies will be available for pickup at a special community event where Dragon Fans will get to meet and greet Coach Wasson, special guest players, Emerald Belles, Cheerleaders and more!
The event and pick-up will take place on February 25th from 2-4pm at First Financial Bank in Southlake.
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Teens- feel like getting out and doing something fun with your friends on Friday nights? Then come join our friendly and responsible Southlake Parks & Recreation staff as we visit some of the coolest places known to mankind!
On our first trip, we’ll feed your need for speed at Speedzone! Our second adventure is WAR, get your combat faces ready as we go paintballing under the evening sky. Finally, on our third trip, we’ll head over to the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington to watch the 2011 American League Champions as they host the Los Angeles Angels.
Cost is $25 per participant per trip (admission, equipment and game cards included with fee). Events take place from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
You may register online at www.SouthlakeParksandRec.com or in-person at the Park and Recreation offices inside Town Hall, 1400 Main St Suite 210. Please contact 817-748-8019 for more information.
The APEX Arts League, in conjunction with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, announces a special performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. March 8, 2012 at White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake.
The DSO concert will feature two popular works, the Symphony No. 3, Eroica by Beethoven and the Clarinet Concerto by Mozart, with Gregory Raden, the DSO’s Principal Clarinet, as soloist. The concert will be conducted by Paul Phillips, music director of the Meadows Symphony Orchestra at Southern Methodist University.
The concert is part of the on-going APEX Presents 2011-2012 concert season. The DSO last performed in Southlake in June, 2008.
“The DSO has never sounded better, and we are very excited to be able to share this beautiful and timeless music,” said David Hyslop, the DSO’s Interim President and CEO. “The orchestra is expanding our special concerts into communities throughout North Texas, and we are thrilled to be returning to Southlake and the wonderful audience there.”
Ticket Information
Online advance sale gold circle seating- $30 through www.apexartsleague.org. General Admission at the door- $15 for adults, $10 for students, senior and Apex members. For more information, visit www.apexartsleague.org. For more information about the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, call (214) 692-0203 or visit www.DallasSymphony.com.
Scholars and Athletes Serving Others ("SASO" pronounced say so) applications for the 2012/2013 school year are being accepted now. Our motto is, "If you want to make a difference, just say so". We have hosted over 12 events this year with Special Olympics, Best Buddies, USO, Southwest Kids and SWAT.
SASO serves as an event based organization. SASO is open to all 9th - 12th grade boys and their mothers. You can visit their website at www.sasonow.org for details.
Operation Sweet 16 is a campaign to raise money to help U.S. soldiers and their families. By Tori’s 16th birthday on March 16, 2012, we plan to raise $16,000 to donate to charities that support our U.S. Military and their families. Whether you can spare a dollar or $500, your contribution matters.
You can donate here or attend one of the many events we’ll be holding this year. The events will be as varied as our sponsors. We’d like to thank our first event sponsor, Chick-fil-A (Southlake), for kicking off the events at their store in Southlake, Texas. Check out the events section for more details. (If you’d like to host an event, contact us with your idea or we can help you come up with one.)
Go to http://www.operationsweet16.org/ to find ways that you can help.
Is your lil’ one ready to hit the court and slam dunk?! Come join the City of Southlake’s friendly staff as they teach your young ones the FUN-damentals of basketball. They’ll learn how to pass, shoot, dribble and most importantly, have fun!
Join us twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, at Durham Intermediate Gym beginning March 19 through April 11. Cost is $45 per participant and this includes a basketball jersey, basketball, and an end of session trophy.
- 4 yr old session: 4:30 – 5:15
- 5 yr old session: 5:30 – 6:15
You can register online at www.SouthlakeParksAndRec.com. For more information please contact 817-748-8022. See you there!
Looking for a fun after school activity for your K-5 student? Check out the Carroll High School Art Club’s Art Classes.
One a month, from 4:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Art Club students are teaching younger kids all about art. Four classes remain on the schedule for the spring semester.
The class cost $15 per student and the fee covers all art supplies.
The Southlake Chamber of Commerce is mixing things up this year with new programs, new venues, new speakers, and new dates for annual events. The goal is to better engage members and bring in new faces. The Chamber kicked off the year with its new Charter Business Series, which is being sponsored by Charter Communications and features monthly programs on a variety of topics for the small business owner. Susan Yost of MarketWave in Dallas was the guest speaker at the January 10 seminar, held at Timarron Country Club, which focused on marketing with social media. The next program in the Charter Business Series is about network security and will take place February 14 at Trophy Club Country Club.
Next on the Chamber’s agenda is hosting Disney Institute’s renowned professional development program, “Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence,” March 27 at the Hurst Conference Center. The full-day event will allow area professionals to learn how to drive business results, retain employees and satisfy customers through proven and adaptable Disney business philosophies:
- Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence
- Disney’s Approach to People Management
- Disney’s Approach to Quality Service
- Disney’s Approach to Brand Loyalty
- Disney’s Approach to Creativity & Innovation
One of the most recognized names in professional development, Disney Institute travels the world offering engaging seminars, workshops and presentations, as well as fully customized programming. The Disney Institute client roster includes more than half of the Fortune 500 and a wide range of small businesses, non-profits and government agencies. Early bird registration cost prior to March 13 is $349 per person which includes continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. After March 13, the rate increases to $379 per person.
“Disney is one of the most admired companies in the world. To learn the strategy behind its success is a rare opportunity and I encourage everyone Southlake business owner to attend or send someone from their organization,” Davis states.
For additional information, go to www.southlakechamber.com or call (817) 481-8200.
It’s the Year of the Turkey so get your gobble on for the 3rd Annual Bird on the Run, Saturday, March 31, 2012! Runners and walkers can test their skills on the 4-Mile Run on the trails of the Preserve and Walnut Grove National Recreation Trail while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the ecosystem known as the Eastern Cross Timbers – a treasure in the heart of the metroplex. The 1-Mile Trail Fun Run follows the Bluebird Trail on the Preserve.
The 2012 Bird on the Run is sponsored by Cook Children’s in partnership with the Bob Jones Nature Center, a 501c3 nonprofit, and the City of Southlake Parks and Recreation Department. Both runs begin at the Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve, 355 E. Bob Jones Road, Southlake, TX 76092. The run is also supported by the Southlake Mounted Patrol, Northeast Tarrant Amateur Radio Club, and the Grapevine Runners and Walkers.
Registration for both runs is available online at www.southlakeparksandrec.com or in person at the City of Southlake Community Services Offices, Southlake Town Hall, 400 N. Main Street, Southlake.
Packet pickup is Friday, March 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve facility. Race day check in begins at 7:00 a.m. The start of the 4-Mile Run is 8:30 a.m.; the start of the 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 10:15 a.m. Four mile run participants (limited to 200) will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt. Awards will be given to top finishers in each age group. One mile participants will receive a short sleeve t-shirt. Each participant will receive a finisher’s ribbon.
Donation to the 4-Mile Run is $20 through March 28 and $30 on race day. The 1-Mile registration donation is $10 (no need to register children under 3). Event parking will be at the Preserve with overflow parking available at the Bob Jones Park Equestrian Parking Lot, 3901 N. White Chapel. A shuttle service will be available to and from the Nature Center starting at 6:45 a.m. No dogs or strollers permitted on either run.
For more information, call (817) 939-1110 or e-mail director@bjnc.org. The phone number for the facility is (817) 491-6333.
Welcome to Relay For Life Southlake 2012 (Friday, May 11, 2012). This year’s theme, iRelay, is amazing as it will bring each of us closer to the cause and reason for continuing to Relay from one year to the next. To know that we have lost some of our own Relay survivors and that so many are still facing the battle is the reason we continue to work to find cures. I ask each person to consider this theme as you initiate a team or join an existing team, and then begin to share with others your personal iRelay story. I guarantee it will make your experience more meaningful, more purposeful!
You are encouraged to communicate with your 2011 RFL team and determine who will take on the lead as a team captain. Then begin to form your teams. Team captains can immediately begin to register teams online at www.relayforlife.org/southlaketx then encourage other participants to get registered. As many of us are now returning Relay participants, we see the value of beginning the process sooner than later.
Please mark your calendar for our next team captain meeting which will be held on Thursday, February 16th from 6:00-7:00pm in the library of the old Carroll Middle School (Dove Road and Carroll Avenue). It is advantageous to always have at least one team member present at every meeting in order to keep abreast of the various aspects that create a successful Relay For Life team.
Looking forward to a wonderful event!
Kristie Millican, Chairperson, Relay For Life Southlake 2012
Filing has begun for the City of Southlake’s May 12th general election. Voters will cast their ballot to elect a Mayor and City Council member, Place 2 and consider various places for School Board of Trustees. The following school board places will be on the ballot: Carroll School Board Trustee Places 4 and 5; Northwest School Board Trustee Places 1 and 2; Keller School Board Trustee Places 6 and 7; and Grapevine Colleyville School Board Trustee Places 1 and 2.
Early Voting
Early voting starts on April 30th and concludes on May 8, 2012. While Southlake residents may vote at any early voting location, it is imperative that residents go to an early voting location for the county in which they reside. The hours of the polling locations during early voting are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. A list of early voting locations and poll hours will be available in the near future.
Election Day Voting
Southlake voters must go to their county precinct polling location on Election Day. A listing of Tarrant County and Denton County Election Day polling locations will be available in the near future. Citizens are encouraged to bring their voter registration cards and/or a photo id with them to the polling location. The hours of the polling location(s) on Election Day will be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Voter Registration information
Please click on the appropriate links to determine if you are registered to vote in Tarrant or Denton County.
In order to vote in any election, the Voter Registration Application must be postmarked no later than 30 days prior to the election. Voter Registration Applications may be obtained in Town Hall at the City Secretary’s Office or the Library. Visit the Secretary of State’s website to file an application online or to change your name or address.
If you have questions about the election process, please contact the Southlake City Secretary’s Office at (817) 748 8016 or email City Secretary Alicia Richardson at arichardson@ci.southlake.tx.us.
