City of The Colony E-Newsletter • Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Spring Eggstravaganza coming soon

One of the most EGGciting events in The Colony is back! Watch your kids have a ball as they gather eggs filled with an assortment of candy and prizes during our annual Spring Eggstravaganza, set for Thursday, April 6, at The Colony Five Star Complex. Peter Rabbit is hoppin’ into town, too – get your photo taken with him as a keepsake and create an Easter-themed craft. Don't forget to stop by the entertainment zone to ride the giant slide and Big Tex Express Train. Play some giant lawn games and interact with the animals in the petting zoo. Tickets are only required for the egg-hunt portion of the event. All other activities are free of charge. Visit the event website to get your tickets today! Call Parks & Recreation at 972-625-1106 for more information.

Citywide Spring Clean-Up set for April 15

The City of The Colony and Republic Waste Services will be hosting the annual Citywide Spring Clean-Up from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 15, in the parking lot of Hawaiian Waters (formerly Hawaiian Falls Water Park). Residents of The Colony may bring trash and refuse, such as large tree limbs, furniture, appliances, lumber, remodeling debris, fencing materials and scrap metal for convenient disposal. Click the photo for more info or call 972-624-3130.

Movies in the Park returns March 31

Grab the family, the lawn chairs and blankets, and join us for a FREE showing of Minions: The Rise of Gru, on Friday, March 31, at The Colony Five Star Complex, 4100 Blair Oaks. Gates open at 6:45 p.m.; movie starts approximately 7:45 p.m. Click the photo for more info or call Parks & Recreation at 972-625-1106.

Emergency Communications Supervisor recognized

Dispatch leader recognized by Chamber

Emergency Communications Supervisor Robyn Summers (second from right), from The Colony's 911 Dispatch team, was recently recognized by The Colony Chamber of Commerce for being "Excellence Focused." Summers was nominated for the recognition by EMS Division Chief Jason Bonds (at left) of The Colony Fire Department. "Robyn always trys to find a better way to do things ... and she is always looking to not only improve herself, but those around her and the systems put in place to help protect our citizens to the best of her ability," Bonds said. Great job, Robyn! Also pictured is The Colony Fire Chief Scott Thompson (at right) and Chamber member Brent Holtz.

PARD, Public Works crews respond to storms

We wanted to give a shout-out to some of our hardworking team members who responded to the severe weather event earlier this month, in which high wind speeds battered the DFW. When North Texas storms have passed, most of us breathe a sigh of relief and get on with our evenings, but these folks from Public Works and Parks & Recreation get in their trucks and get to work clearing debris from roadways and green spaces. Thanks for all you do! Top left photo, from left, Parks Maintenance staffers Shane, Aaron, Sarah and Tim. Not pictured is David. Top right photo, from left, Public Works staffers Wesley, Gene, Greg, Anthony, Ron, and Mark.

Registration underway for Coach Cox's Kids Chase

The Colony Parks and Recreation Department and The Colony Roadrunners Club present the 22nd annual Coach Cox's Kids Chase, starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Stewart Creek Park. Children ages 9 and under will compete in a half-mile race, while children ages 10-12 run a 1-mile course on the shores of beautiful Lewisville Lake. All participants will receive a ribbon and goody bag. T-shirts guaranteed to first 100 registered participants. No event-day registration. Packet pick up will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 20, and Friday, April 21, at The Colony Recreation Center, 5151 North Colony Blvd., The Colony. Any packets not picked up will be available on race day for pickup. Click the photo to register today!

What else is In THE News?

The Colony Municipal Court office will be closed Tuesday, March 28, and Wednesday, March 29, for staff development. If you have a payment or documents due on those days, an extension will be granted to April 4. While the office is closed, payments can be made online, by mail, or submitted in the drop box at the main entrance (personal checks not accepted). Visit our website for more information.
Spring storm season continues. The National Weather Service is forecasting chances of severe storms late Thursday, March 23, overnight into Friday morning, March 24. Potential hazards will include large hail, damaging winds, and perhaps a few tornadoes. There is still a considerable amount of uncertainty with regards to timing and coverage. Stay tuned to local weather media and have multiple means to receive warnings. Visit our website for more preparedness information.
Repairs to the lighting system at Pawsome Playground Dog Park are scheduled to be completed Wednesday, March 22. The park has remained open during much of the recent repair work but has been closing at night. Staff have used the time to get all the cleaning and maintenance done for the park so it will NOT be closed Thursday, March 23, for its usual weekly maintenance. Call Parks & Recreation for more info at 972-625-1106.
The City of The Colony 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 vacant positions on various boards. Information on the boards and the application form are available on the city’s website.