Friday at 5 Newsletter for 03.26.2021

TOP STORIES FOR MARCH 26, 2021
Lunch on Lawn

Join us on Mondays @ the Village of Rowlett Downtown
March 15 - April 19 from 11am to 2pm

 

Our "Lunch on the Lawn" events are a huge hit! 
Join us on Monday, March 29 for the next one!

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Important City Meetings

City Council –
Regular Meetings: April 6 and 20 *check agenda on website* each Friday
before the date.  
 
Special Council Meeting – April 12 - 2021 CIP Bond Election Facebook Live Town Hall  Meeting @ 6:30pm

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Other Board and Commission Meetings: (All Zoom Meetings)
April 5 – Community Investment Advisory Board @ 6pm
April 6 – Golf Advisory Board @ 8am
April 7 – Rowlett Community Organizations Active in Disaster Committee @ 4pm
April 8 – Library Advisory Board @ 6:30pm
April 13 – Arts & Humanities Commission @ 6:30pm
April 13 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6:30pm
April 14 – Parks & Rec Advisory Board @ 6:30pm

* Access Meeting Agendas and Minutes - Past and Present *


**CHECK THE WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR MEETING DATES & TIMES 
 
Watch on Rowlett’s Cable Channel RTN16 or online

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I-635 between Galloway Ave and Oates Dr Closed Saturday evening
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Traffic Alert This Weekend!!  

All lanes of I-635 between Galloway Avenue and Oates Drive will be closed this Saturday evening, March 27 beginning at 8 p.m. through noon on Sunday. These closures are needed to facilitate a partial bridge demo at the Galloway Avenue bridge over I-635. Also closed will be the Galloway Avenue and Oates Drive overpass bridges (7 p.m. closures), as well as the eastbound I-30 direct connector to northbound I-635 (8 p.m. closure).

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Are you registered to Vote?

Register to VOTE by April 1st

The last day to register to vote in the upcoming May 1st Special Bond & Charter Amendment Election is Thursday, April 1st!

Complete an application in full either online or printed out ... be sure to sign the paper copy! All information is on our website. 
Vote May 1st

For additional information, contact the City Secretary's Office at citysec@rowlett.com or by calling 972.412.6109. And as always, for any City-related questions or issues, contact the Action Center at actioncenter@rowlett.com or by calling 972.412.6100. 

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Rowlett Sings 2021

Rowlett Sings

All submissions are due Saturday, March 27.

Women's History Month

In part 4 of 5, we recognize the words of: Marie Curie, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mother Teresa & Oprah Winfrey.
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Celebrating Women's History Month Part 4
Rolwett Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony

2020 Award Recipients

RPD Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

(Click on picture for larger image)    Please join us in congratulating the following individuals of the Rowlett Police Department who were the 2020 award recipients!

Civilian of the Year – Dawn Smith
Communications Officer of the Year – Rebekah Ciomek
Rookie of the Year – Jaqueline Vergara
Supervisor of the Year – Josh Hutchins
Officer of the Year – Jimmy Patterson
Chief’s Award for Excellence – Monica Patterson
Top Shot Award – Vedran Nosic
Brass Pig Award – Shane Box
Crossing Guard of the Year – Bill Holton
Congratulations to all of these deserving employees!!!
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Wet Zone Hiring

Wet Zone Water Park is Hiring!

Do you know anyone looking for a fun summer job? The Wet Zone Waterpark is currently hiring Lifeguards, Guest Services Representatives, Food and Beverage staff, and Maintenance crew. For more information and to apply visit

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rowlett


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KRB Great American Cleanup

KRB Great American
Cleanup - 
Saturday, April 24


Keep Rowlett Beautiful Events


For April and May

Sign up today!
KRB Electronics & Paper Shredding Event

KRB Electronics &
Paper Shredding

Saturday, May 8
Keep Rowlett Beautiful Video Contest
The Keep Rowlett Beautiful Video Contest is open to middle and high school
students, encouraging them to learn about protecting the environment and
creatively sharing this knowledge with others. This year’s theme is
"Let’s keep Rowlett Beautiful, Clean and Green!”

COVID-19 UPDATE
COVID-19 Case Count for Thursday, March 25
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COVID-19 Case Counts

(Click on picture for larger image) The chart in this post illustrates confirmed COVID-19 case counts numbers as 7pm Thursday, March 25. Trend charts are included in the link with the picture. 


Please continue to stay safe.  Stay vigilant when you go out - wear your face covering, maintain safe distancing from others not in your group and, most importantly, wash your hands often. 

FOR MORE COVID-19 INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Rowlett Vaccine Information

VACCINATION INFORMATION
Vaccination Open to All Adults on March 29
Garland Health Department Vaccines

Garland Health Department Vaccine Clinic Update

This week, Garland Health hosted another vaccine mega-site at HBJ Stadium. Rowlett Public Works, PD, and FD provided assistance in managing the site. Over 2,000 first doses and 1,000 second doses were administered during the event.
Rockwall County Vaccine Update

Rockwall County Vaccine Update

Rockwall County gave vaccinations today and will give them Saturday, March 27 - both days at Wilkerson Stadium.  Volunteers are needed to help them run as efficiently as possible. Below is a link for tomorrow's volunteer opportunity:
March 27: SignUpGenius - Mobile
Dallas County Health & Human Services Asks for Volunteers

Bi-lingual Volunteers Needed

Dallas County Health & Human Services is looking for bilingual volunteers to assist with the vaccination process at Fair Park. This is a great opportunity to help your community and get the vaccine after 15 hours of volunteering. Sign up on the website: www.voly.org

WINTER STORM RESOURCES HERE 
Sign up for Connect Rowlett Today

SIGN UP FOR CONNECT ROWLETT TODAY

AND GET NOTIFICATIONS THAT AFFECT YOU!

Be Prepared - Receive Emergency Notifications

Sign up for Connect Rowlett - it's an emergency notification service allowing Rowlett residents to opt-in and receive information via phone call, text message, and/or email based on locations and subjects relevant to you. This system is used to notify residents of imminent threats to health and safety as well as informational notifications that affect home and/or work environments, such as severe weather, flooding, gas leaks, police activity and more. Please take a moment and sign up here: https://www.smart911.com/.../registrationLanding.action.
City of Rowlett

The Rowlett Action Center ---

Your one-stop-shop for assistance.

Call 972.412.6100 for in-person help ---

Click here to submit a request or question.


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