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Area briefs, May 25
Ceremonies to help mark Memorial Day
There will be two public ceremonies in Lewisville recognizing Memorial Day on Monday, May 28.
A Community Remembrance ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. on Monday at the Veterans Memorial at in front of Lewisville City Hall, 151 W. Church St. It will be a time for silent prayer and reflection, and words or prayers in gratitude to the fallen will be welcome. Local scouts will raise and lower the city’s flags in front of City Hall at 8 a.m. to start the ceremony.
Presbyterian church homecoming
Historic Flower Mound Presbyterian Church, Denton County’s oldest Presbyterian church, is celebrating its homecoming with a special worship service and potluck on June 3. All are welcome.
Homecoming celebrates the history of the church and Flower Mound and recognizes those who attended the original Donald School. The church was founded in 1854 by Reverend Matthew B. Donald. The school was founded in 1877 and named for the Donald family who were among the first families to settle in the Flower Mound area and helped to develop the community.
The church is located at 1501 Flower Mound Road. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 10:30 a.m. Church members and former attendees of the Donald School are invited to share their memories and stories during the service. The potluck follows the worship service.
Go to www.fmpcweb.org or call 972-539-7184 for information.
LPD places third in gun competition
Lewisville Police Department Lieutenant Mike Lane, Sergeant Ken Naffziger and Officer Rick Crociata recently traveled to Liberty Hill, Texas, to compete in a National Rifle Association-sponsored, three-gun competition. Once the final scores were tallied, Team Lewisville took home third place in the “Tactical Division” competition.
Members of the U.S. Military; contract security operators; and local, state, and federal law enforcement officers converged in the Texas Hill Country to test their training and skills. Participants traveled from as far away as California and Oregon for this competition. Seven complex stages of fire were constructed, requiring officers to use their patrol rifles, shotguns and duty handguns for successful navigation.
Library summer reading celebration set
Lewisville Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the library, 1197 W. Main St.
The event, sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, will feature a performance by the Sugar Free Allstars Live in Concert in the Bennett Children’s Wing, along with face painting, balloon art, gymnastics and more. Wii gaming also will be available for teens at Teen Point.
At the event, children, teens and adults can register for the Summer Reading Club, “Get a Clue…at the Library,” and become eligible to win prizes.
LPD Explorers earn second place honors
Lewisville Police Department Explorers, accompanied by Officers Michael Hernandez and Emma Smith, travelled recently to Waxahachie to participate in the 28th Annual Texas Law Enforcement Explorer Advisors Association competition.
LPD Explorers took two second-place trophies and medals for Active Shooter and Driving While Intoxicated scenarios due to their attention to detail and the handling of these calls during the competition. Explorers competed against 127 other teams from across the state, as well as four teams from outside of Texas.
Explorers introduces youth to the career of law enforcement, allowing them to learn about the roles that police officers play in the community and it prepares them for careers in law enforcement through specialized training programs.
Free outdoor yoga class offered
Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater and its Old Town neighbor, Blue Anjou yoga studio, are teaming up to offer a series of free outdoor yoga classes on Wednesday evenings in the MCL Grand courtyard. Class will be held 7-8 p.m. each Wednesday now through June 27 and will be led by instructors from Blue Anjou. In the event of rain, the class will move inside the MCL Grand. No previous yoga experience is necessary to participate.
For information call 972-219-8446.
Mall schedules blood drive
In order to offer donors convenient access to a mobile donor unit and keep the blood supply strong and available to individuals whose lives depend on it, Vista Ridge Mall is hosting a Memorial Weekend Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare.
The Blood Drive will be held at the following time: noon to 6 p.m. May 27.
The donor registration area will be on the lower level in center court and the bloodmobile will be in Truck Court No. 6 on the upper level near Sears. Each donor will receive a pair of movie tickets.
Potential blood donors can volunteer beginning at age 16 with a parent’s consent, and 17-year-olds can give independently. There is no upper age limit for giving. All donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and present a photo ID. Donors are advised to eat a nutritious meal and drink plenty of water before giving blood. For information about donor eligibility or to make an appointment, call Carter BloodCare at 1-800-366-2834 or visit carterbloodcare.org.
Church sets celebration
Flower Mound Presbyterian Church, Denton County’s oldest Presbyterian church, is celebrating its homecoming with a special worship service and potluck Sunday, June 3. All are welcome. Homecoming celebrates the history of the church and Flower Mound and recognizes those who attended the original Donald School. The church was founded in 1854 by Reverend Matthew B. Donald. The school was founded in 1877 and named for the Donald family who were among the first families to settle in the Flower Mound area and helped to develop the community. The church is located at 1501 Flower Mound Road. Sunday School starts at 9:30, followed by worship service at 10:30. Church members and former attendees of the Donald School are invited to share their memories and stories during the service. The potluck follows the worship service.
For information visit www.fmpcweb.org or call 972-539-7184.
Camp registration now open
Registration is underway for the Xtreme Response Camp, to be held June 25-29. The camp, which provides a hands-on look at public safety and disaster preparedness, only has 30 slots available. Ages 12-16 are welcome at the camp, which will cover dive operations at Lewisville Lake, SWAT operations, vehicle extrication, live fire demonstration, K-9 search and rescue and more.
Cost is $140 per child. To register, visit www.cityoflewisville.com or the Frederick P. Herring or Memorial Park recreation centers.
For information contact Summer Wilhelm at 972-219-5012 or swilhelm@cityoflewisville.com.
Book Lover’s Social
The Flower Mound Public Library at 3030 Broadmoor Lane will host the Book Lover’s Social at 7 p.m. June 4.
Join other book lover’s to share and discuss some of your favorite books. This is a great way to meet new people and compile a summer reading list. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP to this free event by calling the library’s information desk at 972-874-6165.
Summer skills clinic scheduled
For the first time, the Harlem Globetrotters are partnering with fitness club industry leader, 24 Hour Fitness, to host 120 summer skills clinics for youth across the U.S. Designed to take fans ages six to 14 behind the curtain to see the magic behind the Globetrotters’ electrifying basketball skills and tricks, participants will also learn about the importance of staying active and eating healthy. The clinics will take place at approximately 40 - 24 Hour Fitness clubs in nine states over a 10-week period this summer, including five locations in the Dallas metro area, June 18-22.
“We are excited to partner with 24 Hour Fitness on this innovative program that combines the world’s most entertaining basketball team and a national fitness leader,” said Harlem Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. “These clinics are an extension of our brand and allow our fans to experience unparalleled interaction with our talented players, while promoting health and wellness for children in a fun setting.”
Each clinic will be conducted by current Globetrotter players. Two, three-hour clinics will be held in Lewisville June 20 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
As part of the partnership, the Harlem Globetrotters will offer participants a voucher for a complimentary ticket to a 2013 World Tour game. Additionally, 24 Hour Fitness will offer free 3-day passes and discounts on club memberships to parents of clinic participants.
Registration information about the summer skills clinics can be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, where visitors can find a complete list of clinic locations, dates, and times. Kids who sign up for a clinic by April 30 will receive a limited-time discount offer of $49.
To supplement the live clinics, the Globetrotters will also run “how to” drills and skills videos on key social media platforms to extend the experience for clinic participants.
KLB seeks nominations
Keep Lewisville Beautiful (KLB) recognizes one residential and one business each month from April through October for the “Yard of the Month.” KLB is looking for nominations. All nominations must be in by the 20th of each month. Photos of each property will be displayed on KLB’s website by the 25th of each month for voting.
For information call 972-538-5949 or visit www.keeplewisvillebeautiful.org.
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