City of The Colony Electronic Newsletter • Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Liberty by the Lake festival, fireworks event set for July 3-4

Join us for a weekend of family fun as we celebrate the birth of America’s freedom at the 24th annual Liberty by the Lake festival! Here's what you need to know:

Saturday, July 3: Liberty 5K/10K/1M race presented by AT&T at The Old American Clubhouse, 1000 Lebanon Road. Fun Run begins at 7:30 a.m.; 5K and 10K begin at 7:50 a.m. Register online!
Sunday, July 4: Live music, food vendors, and the best fireworks in North Texas at The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks Drive. Gates open at 6 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m.; fireworks begin approximately 9:30 p.m. On-site parking is available at Five Star; overflow parking is available at The Colony High School, 4301 Blair Oaks Drive.

For more information, call The Colony Parks & Recreation Department at 972-625-1106 or visit the event website at www.LibertyByTheLake.com.

VOA Classic tees off week of June 28

The only LPGA Tour event in the state of Texas is right around the corner - and it's right here in The Colony. Get your tickets now to skip the line and get straight to the action at the Volunteers of America Classic! Catch nearly 150 of the world’s best female golfers June 28 to July 4 at Golf Clubs at The Tribute. Find all the details, including info about tickets and community events throughout the week, at www.VOAClassic.com. See you there!

New-look Hawaiian Falls open for 2021

Cool off this summer with a trip to the new Hawaiian Falls-The Colony! Even if you have visited before, discover a new park experience with renovated rides, expanded dining options and upgraded lounge areas for the ultimate island getaway. Take a closer look at the newly renovated waterpark in the latest blog offering from The Colony Convention & Visitors Bureau.

#ICYMI: Community Center reopened

We're happy to announce the partial reopening of The Colony Community Center! Attendance is by pre-registration only. Click the photo to check out the Center's June Calendar/ Magazine for more info, including all of the activities & classes available, or call 972-624-2246.

Shoreline clean-up efforts coming soon

In the coming weeks we anticipate that water levels on Lewisville Lake will begin to recede. As the water levels go down there will be a tremendous amount of cleanup needed at our lake parks and trails along the lake. Soon, The Colony Parks & Recreation Department will be putting out a call for volunteers to help with the cleanup, in an attempt to get these areas usable as quickly as possible. Though it is too early to pinpoint any cleanup dates just yet, Parks and Recreation staff are beginning to gather contact info for volunteers who would like to assist in the cleanup process. Click the photo to sign up and be notified if you'd like to help!

Summer water-usage tips

It’s that time of year again, when we would like to share some information with our residents about sprinkler use, swimming pools, and other watering tips as we approach the year’s peak water-usage period. Please visit our website to learn more about how much water your sprinklers use and the Dos and Donts of yard-watering.

What else is In THE News?

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 15, The Colony City Council approved a FY 2020-21 budget amendment and a contract amendment, together totaling approximately $245,000, for the Stewart Creek Park Boat Ramp Bypass Road Project. With the addition of the new automated kiosk system at the park, a permanent bypass road is needed for boaters retrieving their boats from the boat ramp, and to reduce traffic through the automated entry system.
The Colony City Council will hold its General Election for at-large city council districts on Nov. 2, 2021. This year, the Mayor and Places 1 and 2 are up for election for three-year terms. The at-large city council members represent the city as a whole and voters are eligible to vote in all three races. The candidate filing period begins July 17 and runs through Aug. 16. Contact The Colony City Secretary's Office or visit our website for more information.
The City is currently accepting applications for city boards. Board members are appointed by the City Council to serve in a volunteer capacity. Applications for board positions will be accepted in the City Secretary’s Office for terms beginning July 1, 2021. Information on the boards and the application form are available on the city’s website or by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 6800 Main Street, The Colony, Texas 75056, or via phone at 972-624-3105.
Due to high temperatures and "forced generation outages," ERCOT is requesting Texans conserve energy now through Friday, June 18. Customers are encouraged to turn off lights, turn up their thermostats to 78 degrees, and avoid use of large appliances as much as possible, especially between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. each day. Please visit ERCOT's website for more information.