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on what's happening in the City of Plano.
Water Twice and Water Wisely
Beginning April 1, the City of Plano asks you to water lawns and landscapes only two times a week. Avoid watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and when rain is in the forecast. Based on the last digit of your home address, follow this schedule: 

  • Even digit (plus zero and homeowners associations): Monday & Thursday
  • Odd digit: Tuesday & Friday

Though it's tempting to set the sprinkler system to automatic, it's always best to run it manually. To keep from over watering, sign up for a friendly reminder at WaterMyYard.org .

If you have questions about foundation watering, new landscape variances or something else water-related, find answers on the water conservation webpage . Try our online learning module to make minor sprinkler repairs.
Are you Seeing More Bobcats and Coyotes?
As it warms up, you may see more bobcats and coyotes. Both generally look for easy access to food. Reduce the appeal of your yard by not becoming a food source: 

  • NEVER provide food or water for coyotes or bobcats. Over time, this makes these animals become too comfortable with humans, which puts their safety at risk around less-friendly people. It also confuses them into thinking your small pet is another meal.
  • Feed pets indoors or promptly remove dishes when pets finish a meal outside. Store bags of pet food indoors as well.
  • Clear brush and dense weeds from your property. This prevents rodents from sheltering nearby and reduces the protective cover for coyotes and bobcats.
  • City trash carts are fairly secure. However, if you store trash in other ways, be sure to secure the lids tightly or put it indoors.
  • Food left outdoors for other wildlife may also attract coyotes and bobcats. This habit increases the number of rodents, birds and other creatures that are in the bobcat's and coyote's natural diet.

Our goal is to provide a healthy environment for the wildlife and residents of Plano to coexist. We do not relocate healthy wildlife. However, if you notice an injured animal in your neighborhood, please call Animal Services at 972-769-4360. 
Invest in Your Money Skills 
Take a new approach to creating financial well-being with help from your Plano Public Library. Discover what influences the choices you make. It could be your income, employment, savings, safety nets and past financial experiences are playing a role in your financial behaviors, skills or attitudes.

Make progress toward your goals during Money Smart Week. Here’s are a few helpful resources to get you started:

Medicare 101 - Get the latest information about Medicare and government programs to help with Medicare costs. Wednesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. - Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd.

Building Wealth (age 16+) - Follow a guide for meeting your personal financial goals and building personal wealth. Saturday, March 30, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd.

Game of Life (teens) - Led by University of North Texas students, your teen acts as a game show contestant learning how career choices impact financial life and decision making. Saturday, March 30, 3 p.m. - Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd.

Saving for Retirement (adults) - Sort through different retirement savings tools and investment options. Presented in partnership with Bank of America, you’ll see why starting to save early leads to the best outcomes. Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 p.m. - Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Rd.

Find a class for every age and stage of life inside the Spring issue of Engage (page 4).
Happenings

Saturday, March 30
7:30-11 p.m.

McCall Plaza
998 E. 15th St.

Black Dog Friday kicks off the 2019 McCall Plaza concert season! With a full band, their sound can only be described as progressive southern rock and soul.


Saturday, April 6
8-11 a.m.

Oak Point Recreation Center
6000 Jupiter Rd.

Shop the Community Garage Sale for big bargains on clothing and other household items. Vendor slots are filled.


Saturday, April 13
8-11 a.m. cleanup
11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. party

Chase Oaks Church
281 Legacy Dr.

Spring into April with vigor and volunteerism. Help us clean up Plano creeks, parks and neighborhoods.


Friday, March 29
4-10 p.m.
Saturday, March 30
noon-11 p.m.

Oak Point Park Amphitheater
2801 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.

Headliners are Junior Brown, Robert Earl Keen and Lee Ann Womack.


Buy a $70 Ivy Rain Barrel or $67 Backyard Compost Bin by Sunday, April 28. Pick up your order on Saturday, May 4, 9-11 a.m., at Parkway Service Center, 4120 W. Plano Pkwy.


Saturday, April 27
8 a.m.

Applications are due
Friday, April 19.

Get prepared with details on the fitness test and written test.


Check out the Liberty Recreation Center renovation on this walk-through video of the construction site with complex Supervisor Kristie Bell and Kelley Crimmins. Watch the video!
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