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Valentines for Vets is an annual program held in conjunction with National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week. Hensarling's office is at 6510 Abrams Road, Suite 243, in Dallas. All valentines must be received by Monday, Feb. 11 to ensure delivery on Valentine's Day. Call 214-349-9996 for information.
From Staff reports
Low-cost pet vaccine clinic available Saturday
Bring your pets up-to-date on their vaccinations during a low-cost clinic happening from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Rowlett Animal Services building, 4402 Industrial St.
Show your library some love
February is "Love Your Library Month," and on Saturday, Feb. 9, the Rowlett Public Library is offering patrons an extra chance to say those four little words: "I Love My Library."
From 2 to 4 p.m., help decorate a giant valentine to your library, write a poem or a message on why you love your library, and make valentine cards for your friends and family.
Call 972-412-6161 for information.
Food For Fines Week begins Monday
Food for Fines returns to the Rowlett Public Library during the "Love Your Library" campaign, Feb. 11-16.
Customers with outstanding fines for overdue materials may have their fines erased by donating non-perishable food items. Each item of food cancels $1 or less of any fine.
All the food collected is donated to local food pantries. For information, contact the Rowlett Public Library, 972-412-6161.
Hensarling asks students to help send Valentine greetings to vets
U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Dallas is asking students in area schools across the Fifth Congressional District to honor the service and sacrifice of military veterans by participating in the annual Valentines for Vets program.
Each year, Hensarling's office collects hand-made Valentine's Day cards from students in his district and delivers them to hospitalized veterans at the Dallas Veterans Administration Medical Center, local VFW and American Legion posts and active duty military service members visiting the USO Center at DFW International Airport.
"These valentines are a great way to say thank you to the brave men and women who have made - and are still making - tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedom," Hensarling said. "We need to let them know we appreciate all that they have done for our country. I know each veteran who receives one of these cards will be happy to see how much our students care about them and care about America."
Teachers, principals, parents and organizations that would like to participate in the effort should contact Alexandra Collumb in Hensarling's Dallas office at 214-349-9996. All valentines must be received by Monday, Feb. 11 to ensure delivery on Valentine's Day. Hensarling's office is at 6510 Abrams Road, Suite 243, in Dallas.
Valentines for Vets is an annual program held in conjunction with National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week. Every February, Americans open their hearts to our nation's hospitalized veterans by sending cards and letters to VA medical centers across the country.
The Dallas County portion of the Fifth District is comprised of the East Dallas neighborhoods of Lake Highlands and Lakewood, as well as Mesquite, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, and portions of Garland and Rowlett.
Library hosts open house Monday
Come in and learn about all the services that the Rowlett Public Library has to offer when it hosts an Open House and Services Showcase from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. Talk to librarians to see what's going on as well as to discover what's new, meet the staff, snack on some tasty treats and sign up for the book and audiobook drawings.
Rowlett Public Library is at 3900 Main St. Call 972-412-6161 for information.
Membership luncheon explores 'Good Things'
At the monthly membership luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 13, Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Commissioner Mike Cantrell will be outlining the various strategies that have been implemented such as tax rates, incentives, and exemptions; the Pay-As-You-Go program; the 2021 objective of being debt-free; the extensive trails and preserves system, and why Dallas County is a healthy environment for businesses as well as families.
Come early and network; guests are always welcome. Food service begins at 11:30 a.m.
The luncheon will be held at the Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main St. in Rowlett. Reservations should be made before 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 11. Cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. To RSVP call 972-475-3200, email Carol Prano at carolprano@rowlettchamber.com or go online to rowlettchamber.com.
Grief expert to speak at VNA luncheon
Grief expert Fred Theobald will be the featured speaker at the Feb. 28 bereavement luncheon hosted by the Visiting Nurse Association.
Theobald will speak on "The Four Tasks of Mourning."
The luncheon is from noon to 1 p.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue in Dallas. There is no cost to attend the luncheon, but reservations are requested and can be made through Feb. 26 by calling 214-689-2633.
VNA's bereavement luncheons offer supportive company from friendly and understanding people to individuals who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
An educated choice: GISD secondary Choice of School under way
The Choice of School period for the 2013-2014 school year is under way for grades 5-11 and will remain open through Feb. 22. Choice forms were sent home Jan. 23.
The Garland ISD is unique in many ways. One of the district's more distinctive features is its open enrollment plan. In most districts, attendance zones determine where students will attend school. GISD employs a "Choice of School" program, allowing parents to select the campus they want their children to attend for the subsequent school year. The selection period takes place annually during the spring semester.
Although the district's goal is to grant everyone's choice, various factors play a role in the final outcome of matching students with campuses: overcrowding in schools; walk zones; transportation zones; sibling rules; and family preferences.
Assignments are processed by priority: residing within a designated walk or transportation zone, proximity to campus, and family preference.
The 30-day choice period is conducted every spring semester. If by the end of the choice period the parent or 18-year-old student has not selected a school, the district will make a choice for the student. These choices are binding for the next school year.
Forms can also be obtained from: any neighborhood Garland ISD school; the Garland ISD Student Services Center, 720 Stadium Drive, Garland; and the Harris Hill Administration Building reception desk, 501 S. Jupiter Road, Garland.
The Elementary Choice of School period is March 1 to April 1; choice forms will be sent home Feb. 28.
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