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This mid-month publication provides residents with timely information about upcoming City projects, programs and events. You can sign up for things too.
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Santa Around Town begins December 16
While his elves are back at the North Pole making sure his sleigh is ready for the big night, Santa Claus will tour the streets of University Park on a UPFD fire engine.
The fun begins at 6 p.m. and ends each night about 8 p.m.*
* Dates/times subject to emergency calls
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Santa Tracker
If you want to wave at Santa as he rides by, consult the color-coded City map below. Better yet, click the green button below! There you will find a link you can use to track Santa’s progress as he travels through specific neighborhoods.
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Holiday collection schedule
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Christmas
Normal Schedule
Monday - Thursday
Tuesday - Friday
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New Year's Day
Normal Schedule
Monday - Thursday
Tuesday - Friday
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Christmas tree recycling
Don’t forget to recycle your Christmas tree. The Sanitation Division will pick up discarded trees on scheduled collection days from front curbsides. Before setting your tree out for collection, remove the tree’s stand and all ornaments, lights, tinsel and plastic. If you live south of Lovers Lane collection is free if the tree is at the curb by
January 9
. For residents who live north of Lovers Lane, curb collection is free through
January 10
. After those dates, the collection fee is $25.53. If you place your tree at curbside and do not remove the tree stand, lights or ornaments, your next monthly water bill will show a $25.53 charge. For more information, call the Sanitation Division at 214-987-5451, or dial 311.
Would you like to receive an email reminder to set your tree out? Click on the bar below. Then, type in your home address and ask for a reminder.
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If you have brush, leaves or grass clippings that need to be disposed of, please place the waste in a proper
biodegradable paper yard waste bag (shown above). After the Sanitation department picks it up, the
yard waste is sent to a compost facility that cannot process materials such as plastic. Proper yard waste bags may be purchased at home improvement stores, including Lowe's, Home Depot, or Target, and they can also be found on Amazon.
Also, a reminder that residents may place up to eight yard waste bags in the alley. Anything more than that must be placed on the parkway for pickup.
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He's making a list, and checking it twice... let Santa know if you were naughty or nice!
Last month, Santa's elves placed mail boxes at City Hall and the UP Library. Children of all ages can send their wish list to Santa for first class delivery to the North Pole. Each letter will be answered by Santa himself! We will accept letters through
December 20
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Letter templates can be picked up at either location or downloaded from the City website (link below). Original letters are welcomed as well! If you need additional information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 214-987-5488.
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Snider Plaza Tree Lighting 2019
Although it felt like a nice spring day, the hot chocolate was still flowing during last month’s annual Snider Plaza Tree Lighting festivities. A big thank you to all our sponsors, musical acts, participating area restaurants and merchants, and City staff. Again this year, the Rotary Club of Park Cities and the UP Merchants Association raised money to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and low income areas of South Dallas. See you next November!
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House Watch
If you are going to be away from home for an extended period during the Christmas or New Year time periods, you can have your home checked daily by a UPPD officer. The process is simple. You can make the request online, or you can fill out a form from the City's website, and return it to our 911 Dispatch Center at City Hall.
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Donations for Genesis Women's Shelter
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Again this holiday season, the University Park Police Department collected new toys and clothing for children of all ages who are serviced by the Genesis Women's Shelter in Dallas. The organization provides safety, shelter and support for women who have experienced domestic violence, and raises awareness regarding its cause, prevalence and impact. The above photo shows the toys donated by City staff.
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Lt. Burks retirement open house
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Please join UPPD for a retirement celebration open-house honoring Lt. Keith Burks on December 19! Details below.
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Holidays @ UP Public Library
Jingle and Jolly Holiday Magic is the last of three special holiday-themed events at the libray. Enjoyable for all ages, the fun begins at 3 p.m. and it's free-of-charge. For more information call the library at 214-363-9095.
December 21
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Jingle and Jolly Holiday Magic
Sponsors: Christine McKenny and Allie Beth Allman and Associates
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FRIENDS OF THE UP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Happy Holidays from the Friends of UP Public Library
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By Claire Nunez, Friends Communications Co-Chair
As we prepare to roll into a new year (and decade!), the University Park Public Library remains a staple in our community. Located in the Plaza at Preston Center, the library boasts an extensive collection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, digital services, state-of-the-art technology resources, study rooms, and engaging programs and activities for patrons of all ages.
The Friends of the University Park Public Library supports the library by raising funds for high-quality materials and services, educational programming, and special projects and equipment; hosting community programs and events; and providing trained volunteers. Michael Gerstle, President of the Friends, has announced three initiatives for his term: Vision, Endowment, and Programming. A Visioning Committee has been formed to assist in developing a long-term vision for the Library and the Friends’ role in achieving that vision.
Since the library opened in the Plaza at Preston Center in 2013, the Friends has contributed over $1,800,000 in ongoing support of our community asset for learning. None of this would be possible without our valued Friends members. We rely on new and renewing members to reach our fundraising goals and help the UP Public Library remain a place that fosters learning, growth, and community in our city.
This holiday season, consider giving a gift that gives back! A family membership starts at just $50 and makes a great gift for family, friends, and neighbors who are not yet members. If you are a current member renewing, consider stepping up to the next membership level – your generosity will make a difference!
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Donate/shop the Friends' used book sale
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The Friends of the University Park Public Library hosts a used book sale at the library. Shop for bargains during regular business hours! Our shelves are located next to the coffee bar.
Donate clean, gently used books to the Friends of the UP Public Library! Volunteers will collect them from your front porch and leave you a donation slip. Just email
Bookamasser@gmail.com
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Please do not bring donated books to the Library.
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Another easy way to get City news and information
If an Amazon, Google or Apple smart speaker device is on your Christmas wish list, keep this in mind. These devices will give you another convenient way to get City news and information without logging on to a computer or making a phone call.
Our service is called Community Connect. It provides you with general community news and events, road closure information and emergency alerts. Community Connect also lets you listen to articles from the City's monthly newsletter, and acquire basic City information including hours, address and phone numbers for City Hall, the Peek Service Center, UP Public Library and the Holmes Aquatic Center.
To use Community Connect, just add the free skill to your app. Then ask your device to provide you with news and information using these specific prompts:
Examples for Alexa devices:
Alexa, Ask My University Park what's in the news?
Alexa, ask My University Park what are the events?
Alexa, ask My University Park for road closures.
Alexa, ask My University Park to read The Arbor.
Alexa, ask My University Park for building hours.
You can also listen to the City's most recent tweets. Just say, "Alexa, ask My University Park what's UP with twitter?"
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Upcoming City Meetings & Events
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STAY CONNECTED TO THE CITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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