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Friday, September 22, 2023
Carroll ISD hosted spring signing day on Wednesday. Eight Dragon student-athletes signed scholarships with colleges and universities.
Alec White, Baseball, Sacramento City
Jacob Kelber, Golf, DePauw University
Gus Karau, Swimming, Texas A&M
Nicholas Fernandes, Cross Country/Track, Houston
Evan Kolde, Swimming, Arizona State
Daniel Balint, Swimming, Queens University of Charlotte, NC
Arianna Lopez, Cross Country/Track, LSU
Ryne Ryskoski, Baseball, Washburn University
Friday, August 21, 2015 is National Senior Citizen Day, and the City of Southlake Senior Activity Center is celebrating with an Ice Cream Social.
The event, sponsored by Woodridge Health and Rehabilitation will take place at the Senior Activity Center on Friday, August 21 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM. If you are 55 or better, be sure to register for the event by calling 817.748.8315 on or before Thursday, August 20 and then stop by on Friday to enjoy a scoop and socialize!
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day in honor of the senior citizens for all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish. The day was also created to bring awareness of social, health, and economic issues that affect senior citizens.
The Southlake Senior Activity Center recognizes the importance of celebrating this day, bringing awareness to the community and showing their appreciation to the senior citizens of the community.
For more information on this event and to register please call 817.748.8315.
Stars & Stripes t-shirts
The official t-shirt for the 2015 Stars & Stripes celebration is now on sale in the Community Services Department in Town Hall, Suite 210. This year’s t-shirt is a navy poly/cotton blend and is light weight, extra soft and comfortable! T-shirts are available in sizes youth small to adult 2xl (adult sizes come in a v-neck or crew-neck cut). T-shirts are $10.00 each. Pick one up for each member of your family to wear to the Independence Day celebration on July 3. A special thanks to All-Star Orthopaedics for sponsoring this year’s t-shirt!
If there are any remaining shirts left by July 3, the City will have them available for purchase at the Information tent at Stars & Stripes.
New this year – The Star Experience (SOLD OUT)
For the first time in Stars & Stripes history, you and your family can enjoy reserved seating in front of the Frank Cornish Park stage for prime fireworks viewing at 9:30 PM. The Star Experience, sponsored by Brio, will provide the closest seats to the live entertainment featuring, The Key West Band and Limelight from 6 – 11 PM. Not only will this area have the best seats around, but your table of four will also receive an assorted dish of appetizers and four bottles of water provided by Brio. Tickets are $50.00 and each ticket includes a table, 4 chairs, appetizers and water.
Tickets can be purchased at the Community Services office in Town Hall, Suite 210 or online here. Please note that refunds will not be available in the event of inclement weather.
For more information, visit www.SouthlakeStarsandStripes.com or call (817) 748-8019.
2015 Stars & Stripes t-shirts now on sale!
Fireworks from Stars & Stripes 2014
Kids getting temporary tattoos at Stars & Stripes 2014.
It’s that time of year again; Southlake’s annual Stars & Stripes celebration is right around the corner and preparations for the highly anticipated event are in full-swing. Sponsored by Verizon Wireless of Southlake, this year’s event will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015 from 6:00 – 11:00 PM in Southlake Town Square.
Start making plans with family and friends to come see what all the Stars & Stripes buzz is about! The Southlake Community Band will kick-off the evening with patriotic music in Family Park at 6:00 PM followed by an uplifting patriotic ceremony featuring local artist Jayden Goldberg singing the National Anthem. The 1943 Douglas A-26 Invader bomber plane will also make an overhead appearance during the ceremony!
Relax and enjoy the rest of the evening with music and activities for all ages, including crafts, games and inflatables for the kids. Attendees will enjoy concessions to entertain all taste buds, including Southlake favorites like Feed Store BBQ and Burger Shack. There will also be new options for every palate including Mexican, Italian, desserts and more! Frank Edgar Cornish, IV Park will play host to a variety of activities for all ages, balloon artists and live music featuring the Key West Band and Limelight. Kids young and old will enjoy a spectacular fireworks show that incorporates music from patriotic favorites to pop hits after the sun goes down.
Attendees can stay late and enjoy the sounds of Limelight along with late night snacks from popular food trucks in Frank Edgar Cornish, IV Park until 11:00 PM.
Keep an eye out for more details about a new feature to Stars & Stripes this year, the Star Experience which will include reserved seating!
For a complete list of activities and event information, please visit the event website at www.StarsandStripesSouthlake.com. If you have questions, please contact the Community Services Department at (817) 748-8019.
Check back on MySouthlakeNews.com for upcoming information regarding t-shirt sales, event parking and detailed event information. The City looks forward to celebrating our Nation’s Independence with you!
It’s time to grab your pole and tackle box for The City of Southlake’s annual Youth Fishing Day! This is your chance to catch the one that got away – and a few of his friends! Southlake Parks and Recreation is teaming up with the Texas Junior Anglers to introduce children of all ages to the joys of fishing on Saturday, May 9, 2015. This free event will be held from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Bob Jones Fishing Pier. The pond will be stocked with five hundred pounds of fish for an opportunity to catch the “BIG” one.
Kids (ages 2-16) will be divided into separate age groups with trophies being awarded for the two largest fish caught in each age group – every fisher will receive a goodie bag. Fishing equipment will be provided by the Texas Junior Anglers or you can bring your own rod and reel. Anyone over the age of 16 who will be participating must have a fishing license to fish in the city parks.
Texas Junior Anglers is an outreach program that is designed to educate young Texans about aquatic sportsmanship, promote conservation of our environment, encourage a lifetime enjoyment of the Texas outdoors and foster strong community relationships. On-site Texas Junior Angler staff and volunteers provide equipment, teach youth how to bait and cast and help kids reel in their catch. Adults can get tips on basic rigging, fish identification and casting. The program provides a unique opportunity for families to learn how to fish together and discover just how much fun it can be!
For more information on Youth Fishing Day, please call Southlake Community Services at (817)748-8019.
The whole family can enjoy the sport of fishing at Southlake’s annual Youth Fishing Day on Saturday, May 9, 2015.
The Stars and Stripes 2014 official event shirt is now for sale at the Southlake Community Services office located in Town Hall, Suite 210! Make sure to stop by and get your family the event shirt to wear at Stars and Stripes on Thursday, July 3rd.
Each year, a fresh design with new colors and elements is specially created for the event. The official event shirt has been very popular, with many people adding to their collection each year. Stars and Stripes holds many traditions for the Southlake community and has become one of the City’s premier events. The annual T-shirt is a great way to show your spirit for this celebration of Independence Day.
Adult shirts will be sold for $15.00 and youth shirts are $10.00. Make sure to stop by Town Hall to get your shirt as they can sell out quickly. Any remaining shirts will be available for sale on July 3rd at the event.
A special thank you to All-Star Orthopaedics for sponsoring the Stars and Stripes 2014 T-shirt! For more event information, visit www.SouthlakeStarsandStripes.com or call (817) 748-8019.
Youth Fishing Day 2013 Winners
The City of Southlake and Texas Junior Anglers invite the community to the annual Southlake Youth Fishing Day on Saturday, May 10th. This free event will be held from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Bob Jones Fishing Pier. The pond will be stocked with five hundred pounds of fish for an opportunity to catch the “BIG” one.
Participants, ages 2-16, will be divided into age groups. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the winners in each age group. Fishing equipment will be provided by the Texas Junior Anglers or you can bring your own rod and reel. Anyone over the age of 16 must have a fishing license to fish in the City parks.
Texas Junior Anglers is an outreach program that is designed to educate young Texans about aquatic sportsmanship, promote conservation of our environment, encourage a lifetime enjoyment of the Texas outdoors and foster strong community relationships. On-site Texas Junior Angler staff and volunteers provide equipment, teach youth how to bait and cast and help kids “reel in” their catch. Adults can get tips on basic rigging, fish identification and casting. The program provides a unique opportunity for families to learn how to fish together and discover just how much fun it can be!
For more information about Youth Fishing Day, please call Southlake Community Services at (817)748-8019.
The City of Southlake Parks and Recreation is bringing a new program to Southlake this fall! Parent’s Day Out will be held on the first Friday of the month starting Septemeber 6th for children, ages 3-5, from 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at the Southlake Senior Activity Center.
This program will offer stay-at-home and part-time working parents the opportunity to stimulate their child in a recreational setting that’s safe, fun and allows for optimal learning through hands-on experiences. Each child will be participating in sport-themed arts & craft projects, games and much more. There will be a new theme for each month. Pizza, juice and a special treat will be provided to each participant for lunch. Parents are not required to attend and children will be supervised in a 1:5 ratio.
Parent’s Day Out Dates:
The cost for each date of Parent’s Day Out will be $35.00. Register online for Parent’s Day Out or in person at the Community Services office located at 1400 Main St, Suite 210. For more information, please contact (817) 748-8611 or parksandrec@ci.southlake.tx.us.