Audelia Road Branch Library
10045 Audelia Rd.
214-670-1350
All Dallas Public Library locations will be closed Monday, February 18, 2008 for Presidents' Day.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Stories and activities for ages 3 - 5 and their parents/caregivers.
ADOPT-A-SHELF TRAINING
Saturday, February 2, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Much like ‘Adopt-A-Highway’ maintenance programs, our Adopt-A-Shelf volunteer program offers volunteers the opportunity to help the Library maintain our stacks. Volunteers will provide shelf reading as well as other much-needed services for the Library collections. Space is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration as a volunteer is REQUIRED. Please call Dana Brumbelow at 214-670-1350 for additional information.
DOES THE GROUNDHOG SEE HIS SHADOW?
Saturday, February 2, 2 p.m.
Groundhog craft and activities for children.
GO RED WITH THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION -
THE POWER TO END STROKE
Sunday, February 3, 2:00 p.m.
This February, the American Hearth Association encourages you to celebrate your health through learning about the most prevalent killers of Americans – heart disease and stroke.
AARP - FREE INCOME TAX HELP
Tuesdays, February 5 - April 15, 12 noon - 4 p.m.
Please bring your W-2, Form 1099 or any other current tax information to fill in your form and a copy of your previous year’s tax return. AARP will help anyone, if there are no persons age 55+ waiting for tax help.
Sponsored by American Association of Retired Persons.
DASH ONLINE FOR HOMEWORK HELP
Tuesday, February 5, 4 p.m.
Children grades 4 and above learn to use this online homework help resource. See the librarian to sign up.
MAKE A FREEDOM CHAIN
Wednesday, February 6, 3:30 p.m.
Children make a freedom chain to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s message of freedom for all.
GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, February 7, 11:30 a.m.
Join our discussion group for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren with Belinda Glenn, coordinator of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program of the City of Dallas. Please call ahead if you are bringing children or require Spanish assistance. For questions, call Belinda Glenn at 214-243-2049.
AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIETIME
Thursdays, February 7 and 14, 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy a different Disney movie every week! All ages welcome.
LIBRARY LIVE! * VISUAL ARTS WITH CYNTHIA PADILLA
Saturday, February 9, 2 p.m.
This hands-on program will serve as an introduction to textiles.
* LIBRARY LIVE! Chase presents LIBRARY LIVE! Big Thought’s FREE monthly program that offers interactive, culturally diverse performances and workshops for students and families. The program brings literary traditions to life through dance, visual art and music. Check out the educational fun at the branch nearest you! Other sponsors include The Dallas Morning News, City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs, The Constantin Foundation, Target Stores, and Centex Corporation.
THE ART OF NECESSITY: SHARING A BRIEF HISTORY OF QUILTS
Saturday, February 16, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Mary Calloway, member of the Quilter's Guild of Dallas, will present a program on the history of quilts and quilting, from its practical uses as a bed cover, to quilting as an art form. Ms. Calloway will be bringing a large collection of quilts to show and discuss and will also share some interesting anecdotes of the history of quilting in Texas. All ages are invited. Girl Scouts working on quilt craft or history badges are especially encouraged to attend.
THE MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 p.m.
February's selection is The Savage Garden by Mark Mills. This is a discussion group, not a book review, and we always welcome new members. RSVPs are not required, but are encouraged. Please RSVP to 214-670-1350.
COMPUTER BASICS: HOW DO I TURN THIS THING ON?
Saturday, February 23, 10 a.m.
30-minute hands-on workshop for the novice computer user who seeks basic understanding of computers. Learn about basic computer parts, take a tour of the keyboard and enjoy "mouse-ercizes". Space is limited to four. Reservations may be placed at 214-670-1350.
AUDELIA ROAD BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 p.m.
February's selection is The Road by Cormac McCarthy. This is a discussion group, not a book review, and we always welcome new members. Please RSVP to 214-670-1350.
AUTHORSPEAK
The Dallas Public Library and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth have joined together to present Authorspeak, a literary series featuring nationally known and bestselling authors. This partnership brings to the metroplex a series with a unique focus unlike any other author series currently offered. These two distinguished speakers will open our lives to the world through their extraordinary books.
• Willie Brown, Thursday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.
• Ted Fishman, Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m.
• Lectures will begin with a reception at 6 p.m.
• J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, 7th floor.
Ticket Prices: Members of the Council and Library Friends
$20 per speaker
Non-members
$30 per speaker
For tickets or more information please visit: www.dfwworld.org
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR PROGRAMS. If you have special equipment, space, or language needs, call your local branch library or the Central library, 214- 670-1400,
214-670-1716 (TDD, TTY). Please call at least 48 hours before the event.
ASISTENCIA ESPECIAL DISPONIBLE PARA PROGRAMAS. Si usted tiene necesidades especiales de equipo, espacio, o idioma, llame a su biblioteca local o a la biblioteca del centro,
214-670-1750, 214-670-1716 (TDD/TTY). Por favor llame minimo de 48 horas antes del programa.
February 12, 2008
January 21, 2008
From the desk of Rep. Allen Vaught
The start of 2008 brought about new laws in Texas. Twenty two pieces of legislation were passed during the last session and went into effect on January 1, 2008. Here is a listing of the new laws that affect the Dallas area with a brief description of each:
Taxation
• HB 316 clarifies that municipally owned airports would be exempt from paying property taxes. Previously, county owned municipal airports were not tax exempt, while city owned municipal airports were.
• HB 621 exempts certain warehouse inventory from taxation to ensure the Texas warehousing industry is competitive with neighboring states.
• HB 1751 institutes a $5 dollar tax on each customer of a venue providing nude entertainment. Up to $25 million of the collected tax per biennium will help fund the state's sexual assault program fund, and any excess taxes raised will go to the general revenue fund.
• HB 3191 provides a 100% property tax exemption to property owned by a non-profit organization for the purpose of constructing single-family dwellings for sale to low income individuals or families.
• SB 812 enables a non-profit corporation that engages primarily in providing chilled water and steam to eligible health institutions to receive a property tax exemption.
• SB 1405 requires the chief appraiser to prepare for each county, city, and school district in the appraisal district an estimate of the taxable value of the property in their respective taxing units. Currently, the chief appraiser is only required to give this information to school districts, however the information is useful for all entities.
• HB 3495 changes the language on notices for public meetings about tax increases in an attempt to make the notice more understandable.
Property
• HB 538 allows a property owner to postpone their appraisal protest one time without showing cause. The law also extends the postponement time period from 15 days to 30 days.
• HB 1460 amends to the Occupations Code to provide greater consumer protections for owners of manufactured homes.
• HB 271 requires the seller of a home to disclose any known previous use of the house for the manufacture of methamphetamines.
• HB 2207 protects home buyers by requiring sellers to disclose liens and risks to the buyer before purchasing real estate that does not have a title insurance policy or all recorded liens paid within 30 days of the sale.
• HB 3101 provides landlord-tenant reforms to ensure fair business dealings while prohibiting illegitimate and illegal practices that take advantage of vulnerable tenants.
• HB 3496 requires the delivery notice of the appraised value of a single-family residence by April 1st of each year or as soon as practicable thereafter to allow homeowners more time to protest appraisal values.
Vehicles and Transportation
• HB 310 amends the Transportation Code by transferring the registration and license plate of a vehicle with the person selling the car.
• HB 481 amends the Transportation Code to allow the seller of a vehicle to register the sale with TxDOT through the website of the agency instead of filing the transfer notice. The law also creates a fine not to exceed $200 if the person is the seller of a used car and does not provide the purchaser with a license, receipt, and evidence of title upon delivery of the vehicle. The law also increases the fine for the buyer of a used car who does not register the title within the 20-business-day period.
I hope this provides everyone with a basic understanding of the new laws that have recently gone into effect. Further information can be found about each of the new laws at www.legis.state.tx.us or by contacting my office at 214-370-8305.
Taxation
• HB 316 clarifies that municipally owned airports would be exempt from paying property taxes. Previously, county owned municipal airports were not tax exempt, while city owned municipal airports were.
• HB 621 exempts certain warehouse inventory from taxation to ensure the Texas warehousing industry is competitive with neighboring states.
• HB 1751 institutes a $5 dollar tax on each customer of a venue providing nude entertainment. Up to $25 million of the collected tax per biennium will help fund the state's sexual assault program fund, and any excess taxes raised will go to the general revenue fund.
• HB 3191 provides a 100% property tax exemption to property owned by a non-profit organization for the purpose of constructing single-family dwellings for sale to low income individuals or families.
• SB 812 enables a non-profit corporation that engages primarily in providing chilled water and steam to eligible health institutions to receive a property tax exemption.
• SB 1405 requires the chief appraiser to prepare for each county, city, and school district in the appraisal district an estimate of the taxable value of the property in their respective taxing units. Currently, the chief appraiser is only required to give this information to school districts, however the information is useful for all entities.
• HB 3495 changes the language on notices for public meetings about tax increases in an attempt to make the notice more understandable.
Property
• HB 538 allows a property owner to postpone their appraisal protest one time without showing cause. The law also extends the postponement time period from 15 days to 30 days.
• HB 1460 amends to the Occupations Code to provide greater consumer protections for owners of manufactured homes.
• HB 271 requires the seller of a home to disclose any known previous use of the house for the manufacture of methamphetamines.
• HB 2207 protects home buyers by requiring sellers to disclose liens and risks to the buyer before purchasing real estate that does not have a title insurance policy or all recorded liens paid within 30 days of the sale.
• HB 3101 provides landlord-tenant reforms to ensure fair business dealings while prohibiting illegitimate and illegal practices that take advantage of vulnerable tenants.
• HB 3496 requires the delivery notice of the appraised value of a single-family residence by April 1st of each year or as soon as practicable thereafter to allow homeowners more time to protest appraisal values.
Vehicles and Transportation
• HB 310 amends the Transportation Code by transferring the registration and license plate of a vehicle with the person selling the car.
• HB 481 amends the Transportation Code to allow the seller of a vehicle to register the sale with TxDOT through the website of the agency instead of filing the transfer notice. The law also creates a fine not to exceed $200 if the person is the seller of a used car and does not provide the purchaser with a license, receipt, and evidence of title upon delivery of the vehicle. The law also increases the fine for the buyer of a used car who does not register the title within the 20-business-day period.
I hope this provides everyone with a basic understanding of the new laws that have recently gone into effect. Further information can be found about each of the new laws at www.legis.state.tx.us or by contacting my office at 214-370-8305.
January 16, 2008
4th Annual Run the Highlands 5K/ 1 Mile Family Walk
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
4th Annual Run the Highlands 5K/ 1 Mile Family Walk
Benefiting the Lake Highlands North Recreation Center’s
Pond Restoration Project
Registration will begin mid-March, online at
www.lhjwl.org and www.runontexas.com
Brochures will be available at area businesses.
Race will begin and end near
Lake Highlands High School
with a Community Carnival following
at Lake Highlands North Recreation Center’s park
7:00 a.m. Registration and Packet pick up
8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Family Walk
8:45 a.m. 5K
8:30 a.m. Community Carnival begins
9:45 a.m. Race Awards & Raffle
Registration fees:
$15 before April 12
$20 after April 12, $25 day of race
$10 for children 3 to 12 (no deadline)
Family Package (2 adults and kids under 12) $50
For questions contact Jennifer Toombs at 214.503.1631
Saturday, April 26, 2008
4th Annual Run the Highlands 5K/ 1 Mile Family Walk
Benefiting the Lake Highlands North Recreation Center’s
Pond Restoration Project
Registration will begin mid-March, online at
www.lhjwl.org and www.runontexas.com
Brochures will be available at area businesses.
Race will begin and end near
Lake Highlands High School
with a Community Carnival following
at Lake Highlands North Recreation Center’s park
7:00 a.m. Registration and Packet pick up
8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Family Walk
8:45 a.m. 5K
8:30 a.m. Community Carnival begins
9:45 a.m. Race Awards & Raffle
Registration fees:
$15 before April 12
$20 after April 12, $25 day of race
$10 for children 3 to 12 (no deadline)
Family Package (2 adults and kids under 12) $50
For questions contact Jennifer Toombs at 214.503.1631
January 4, 2008
Holiday Decorating Contest Winners
The Yard of the Month
committee is pleased to announce
the following winners from our
annual Holiday decorating contest:
Steve & Shannon Jones-10450 Lanshire
Bill Smith & Karen Olsen- 8710 Lockhaven
Laura Bosma-10635 LeMans
The block winner is: Lanshire.
Calloway's Timely Tips for February
Calloway’s Checklist for February
1. Plant potatoes and onion slips.
2. Plant transplants of cool weather vegetables, such as Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts.
3. Finish transplanting trees and shrubs now.
4. Finish pruning trees and shrubs this month.
5. Remove the oldest/tallest Nandina canes to the ground.
6. Continue to divide and transplant fall and summer blooming perennials.
7. Trim back ornamental grasses.
8. Prune roses (not climbers) in Mid-February. Cut back by half and remove any dead, dying or diseased canes. Prune climbing roses after they have bloomed.
9. Apply Corn Gluten Meal as an organic fertilizer and preemergent.
10. Late February, apply preemergents to prevent summer weed and grass seeds from germinating.
11. Fertilize fescue and rye grass lawns with Calloway’s Premium Lawn Food.
12. Fertilize your pansies and other winter color annuals.
13. Prepare your garden and beds for Spring-work bags of compost into the soil.
14. Mow Asian Jasmine, Mondograss or Liriope to keep them low and to remove any winter damage.
15. Lower the setting on your mower to remove grass clippings and thatch.
1. Plant potatoes and onion slips.
2. Plant transplants of cool weather vegetables, such as Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts.
3. Finish transplanting trees and shrubs now.
4. Finish pruning trees and shrubs this month.
5. Remove the oldest/tallest Nandina canes to the ground.
6. Continue to divide and transplant fall and summer blooming perennials.
7. Trim back ornamental grasses.
8. Prune roses (not climbers) in Mid-February. Cut back by half and remove any dead, dying or diseased canes. Prune climbing roses after they have bloomed.
9. Apply Corn Gluten Meal as an organic fertilizer and preemergent.
10. Late February, apply preemergents to prevent summer weed and grass seeds from germinating.
11. Fertilize fescue and rye grass lawns with Calloway’s Premium Lawn Food.
12. Fertilize your pansies and other winter color annuals.
13. Prepare your garden and beds for Spring-work bags of compost into the soil.
14. Mow Asian Jasmine, Mondograss or Liriope to keep them low and to remove any winter damage.
15. Lower the setting on your mower to remove grass clippings and thatch.
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