Happy Veterans Day

We share a warm and heartfelt Happy Veterans Day to all of our community members who have served in our Nation's Armed Forces. Thank you for your service.

To those of you who were able to attend our Veterans Event last Saturday, thank you for joining us and we hope you had a wonderful time.

City offices closed for Veterans Day

City of Cedar Park offices, as well as the Library and Recreation Center, are closed in observance of Veterans Day.

The Library and Rec Center will resume their normal business hours on Saturday, November 12.

City offices will open for regular business hours on Monday.

Fun fact: The City of Cedar Park has more than 90 Veterans on staff!

Happy fall, y'all! Yard Trimmings Recycling one more week: Through November 18

We remind you that you can set out your trimmings to be recycled - instead of them being taken to the landfill - through next Friday, November 18. 

Remember:

• Paper bags only
• Paper bag must weigh under 50 lbs.
• No wet bags
• 4-inch limb diameter
• 4-foot limb length
• Limb bundles must be tied
• Limb bundles must weigh under 40 lbs.

Blue Santa registration open, Police now accepting donations

Blue Santa partners with individuals, businesses and organizations in our community to provide families in need with toys to help make their children's holiday season a little brighter.

The next registration dates are:

• Wednesday, November 16, 5-8:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 22, 5-8:30 p.m.

The location for registration and for donations in-person are:

Cedar Park Police Department

911 Quest Pkwy.

Thanksgiving holidays trash and recycling reminders

Just an early heads-up that trash and recycling slide one day for Thanksgiving and the day after. Here's how it works: 

• Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday: If these are your regular scheduled pickup days, you stay on schedule
• If Thursday's your regular day, pickup slides to Friday, November 25
• If Friday's your regular day, pickup slides to Saturday, November 26

No-Buy November

Cedar Park Public Library

550 Discovery Blvd.

Various dates and times

Just ahead of the big-spend holidays: A clothing swap Nov. 12-13, Explore your Money Habitudes with a Financial Stability Advisor on November 1 and Decluttering and Downsizing workshop on Nov. 29. Registration is required for some of these events; Click here for details.

Holiday Oak Coloring Contest

Turn in entries in-person through November 21 at 12 p.m.

Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St.

Open to Cedar Park kindergarteners and first graders. The contest winner will get to pull the switch to light the Heritage Oak Tree at the Tree Lighting and Santa's Wonderland event on December 2! Click here for more information.

Youth Scholarship Golf Tournament

Monday, Nov. 21

10 a.m. registration

Twin Creeks Club

3201 Twin Creeks Club Drive

Cedar Park Parks and Recreation presents the Youth Scholarship Golf Tournament. $100 per player, lunch at hhte clubhouse, 12 p.m. shotgun start, scramble format. Proceeds provide scholarships to Cedar Park youth needeing recreational life-enhancement programs. Click here to register.

Turkey Day 5K

Thursday, November 24, various start times

200 Gupton Way

Work out before you gobble-gobble your Thanksgiving at the Turkey Day 5K, Shake-a-Leg 1-miler and the Little Gobbler 1K. It's a lot of fun for the whole family! Register here and pick up your registration packet at the Cedar Park Recreation Center Wednesday, November 23, 1-6 p.m., or on race day at Gupton Stadium.  

Elves at Work Virtual Holiday Crafts

Craft supply bags available for pickup November 30

Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St.

Virtual crafts online December 5-9

Join us virtually for some holiday crafting fun! Each day, December 5-9, we'll share a how-to video featuring an elf helper who'll show you the steps to the complete the craft of the day. Crafts are geared towards elementary-age students. Click here for details.

Breakfast with Santa

Registration begins Monday, November 21 at 8 a.m.

Join us for a special morning to enjoy breakfast with Santa! Registration opens Monday, November 21 at 8 a.m Event will be Saturday, December 10, 9-11 a.m., at the Cedar Park Recreation Center. Ages 2-5 only. Registration is $5 and is non-transferable. Click here for more information.

Tree Lighting & Santa's Workshop

Friday, December 2, 2022, 6-9:30 p.m.

875 Quest Pkwy.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the most festive event of the year! The Tree Lighting and Santa's Wonderland will feature the annual lighting of the majestic 400-year-old+ heritage oak tree, holiday music performances, photos with Santa, themed activities, holiday characters, face painting and crafts and food vendors coffee and sweet treats.

Tail of Lights

Saturday, December 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cedar Bark Park Dog Park

Veterans Memorial Park

2525 W. New Hope Dr.

Get ready for a tail-waggin', doggone good time at the Tail of Lights! Come strut your mutt to amid holiday lights and music, have a visit with Santa Paws, check out some pet-friendly vendors and enjoy giveaways and treats. Holiday dress is encouraged. Click here for details.

The November 10, 2022 Regular Scheduled City Council Meeting was held in a hybrid in-person/videoconferencing format. The public may take advantage of the opportunity to attend remotely.  

Highlights included:

• Creation of new Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) on property west of H-E-B Center for hotel/convention center as part of Project Northwest New Hope
• Approval of contract to install Parks Severe Weather Alert System (PSWAS) replacement sirens at Milburn, Veterans Memorial and Brushy Creek Sports Parks and install new PSWAS siren at Lakeline Park
• Approval of replacement of overhead doors at Fire Stations 1, 2, 3, and 4



Watch the video recording of the the meeting here.-

The next Regular Scheduled City Council Meeting is November 17, 2022.

It's severe weather season.

Are you signed up for Warn Central Texas?

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Sign up to receive important alerts from the City and partner agencies, via e-mail, text message and/or phone call to your mobile or landlines.

Even if you believe you're registered, it's always a good idea to log in and make sure your information is current.

Visit warncentraltexas.org now.

We ❤️ Scouts!

Members of Cub Scouts Pack 371 led the Cedar Park City Council in reciting the Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags at the City Council Meeting on Thursday, November 10. Attending the meeting and visiting with elected officials is part of their badge requirement for their Arrow of Light, in which Cub Scouts cross over to become BSA Scouts. Congratulations and good luck!

Reminder: City offices closed for Veterans Day

but many City services are online 24/7

We remind you that there are many City services you can access 24/7, from the comfort of your own home.

Click-here-to check out what all the City of Cedar Park offers online. It just may save you time and a trip!