City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020

School zone activation information

With the 2020-21 school year getting underway for the Lewisville and Little Elm ISDs, which both serve The Colony students, motorists are advised of the timing for school zones as follows:

For Little Elm ISD in The Tribute, starting Aug. 25:

Prestwick STEM Academy: 7 to 9 a.m. & 3 to 4:15 p.m.;
Strike Middle School: 8:25 to 9:25 a.m. & 4 to 5 p.m.

For Lewisville LISD, all schools are in virtual learning starting Aug. 19. In-person instruction begins Sept. 8:

All schools: 7 to 9:30 a.m. & 3 to 5 p.m.

Dates are subject to change! Please visit the official school district websites above for the latest information about the start of the school year.

VOA Classic debuts video series

We are excited to share the first episode in the Volunteers of America Classic's digital media series, "Beyond the Tee." This series will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the tournament, tournament partners, LPGA players and more! Watch the series on IGTV @voaclassic or click the photo link here. New episodes will be posted in the upcoming months leading up to tournament week Nov. 30 - Dec. 6.

AgriLife Water University Rain Barrel Class promo

KTCB offers free DIY rain barrel class

Rainwater is the best water for your lawn, landscape or vegetable garden: divert it, save it, use it! Your Keep The Colony Beautiful Board (KTCB) has partnered with Texas A&M Agrilife Water University to provide residents of The Colony with the opportunity to take a FREE virtual "DIY Rain Barrel Class" at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Come learn the basics and benefits of rainwater harvesting and reduce the effect your stormwater has on the environment. Rain barrels are recycled food-grade containers and are roughly 24" wide by 36" tall. Interested participants must register online. Those wishing to pay a $50 fee for the class may collect a fully assembled rain barrel from KTCB volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12, in the parking lot of the City Hall Annex, 6804 Main St. For more information, click the image above or send email to Kathleen Rainey from KTCB: krainey@thecolonytx.gov.

A Look Inside: Grandscape

Grandscape in The Colony is quite possibly the coolest outdoor shopping center you’ve ever experienced with plenty of room for safe practices like social distancing. With attractions for the whole family, upscale restaurants perfect for date night and locally-owned boutiques, it’s time to add a trip to Grandscape to your weekend plans. Click the photo to read the latest blog from The Colony Convention & Visitors Bureau with info about some of the shops, eateries and experiences that make this the hottest destination in North Texas!

Thanks for playing!

All last week, staff from The Colony Aquatic Park celebrated shark week by hosting a "Shark in the Park" contest, where residents followed social-media clues to a variety of miniature sharks hidden at various parks around the city. Winners above all claimed a prize. Thank you for playing and spending time at our wonderful city parks! More information is on the Parks & Recreation Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TCPARD/.

What else is In THE News?

We're hiring! Check out the job listings on our website and apply online today.
#DYK? As part of the city's renewed contract with Republic Services, trash and recycling collection is only delayed during three holidays in the year: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Trash and recycling will be collected as normal (with no delays) during all other annual holidays, including the upcoming Labor Day holiday on Sept. 7. For more info, call 972-624-3131 or visit our website.
The City of The Colony and Keep Calm & Baseball On are proud to announce a partnership to provide youth baseball for the community! Together, the partnership forms a new The Colony Youth Baseball organization. Registration for the fall season is underway. Visit our website for more information.
The Colony Public Library continues to offer in-person browsing and computer services by appointment-only. Visit www.TheColonyPL.org for more info or call 972-625-1900.
Summer heat continues! Don't miss important information on our website about sprinkler use, swimming pools, and other watering tips as we move through the year’s peak water-usage period.