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Calling all artists
The city of Allen and the Allen Public Art Committee (PAC) seek to commission site-specific artwork that will engage the citizens and those doing business with the city as they approach the hub of city government, the Allen City Hall. This is a highly visible area with virtually all city hall customers and employees passing by or through this space.
This is a national call for submittals. While residency will not necessarily carry additional weight, Texas-based artists are especially encouraged to consider this opportunity.
Submissions must be received no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23. Mail all submission materials to: City of Allen Public Art Program, c/o Lori Smeby, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013.
Please direct all submission-related inquiries to Lori Smeby, assistant director, at 214-509-4702 or lsmeby@cityofallen.org.
Watters Creek holiday continues
Watters Creek offers free one-on-one visits with Santa Claus in front of the Fireplace from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Parents may take their own photos or purchase a special 4x6 photo for $7.50. For every 4x6 purchased, $2.50 will be donated to Toys for Tots.
Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride on the "Wonderland Express" around Watters Creek while taking in the holiday lights, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Watters Creek. Cost is $25.
Watters Creek is located at 970 Garden Park Drive (U.S. 75 and Bethany Drive). For information, visit www.watterscreek.com or call 972-747-8000.
Visit Donner, Blitzen and 'The Big Guy' at The Grove
See Santa's favorite reindeer through Christmas Eve in The Grove at The Village at Allen, from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday. Also, 'The Big Guy' himself is available for photos and a visit with kids of all ages from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Eve. Santa will take a break each day from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Photo prices start at $14.95, with a variety of packages offered.
The Village at Allen is located at U.S. 75 and Stacy Road. For information, visit www.thevillageshopping.com.
Community Ice Rink offers open skate sessions
Enjoy some cool fun at the Allen Community Ice Rink, 200 E. Stacy Road. The ACIR offers public skating on its full-size, state-of-the-art ice surface at various times throughout the week. Admission is $5; skate rental is $3. Children 2 and under are free. For information about skate sessions and other programs available, call 972-678-4646 or visit http://alleneventcenter.net/communityice.html.
'Stuff' now available
The Winter/Spring parks and recreation guide is now available online. Registration begins Jan. 4 at 8 a.m. for residents and Jan. 6 at 8 a.m. for non-residents. Printed copies are available at all recreation facilities, or arrange for mail delivery by calling 214-509-4700. Visit www.cityofallen.org to download the guide and to find out about upcoming activities and events.
'Film Hollers' contest offered at library
The Allen Public Library invites teens in grades 6-12 to create "Film Hollers," short films that shout out about the importance of music and music education to children and to the community. These videos will take the form of 30-second public service announcements (PSAs) focusing on Black and African American musicians and the impact of music on our lives.
Teens will create their PSAs using Microsoft Office Moviemaker (available on library computers) or other video editing software and submit them to the library to be judged by a panel of city of Allen employees. Videos must be no smaller than 640 pixels wide by 480 pixels high.
The contest ends Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded, and the winning PSAs will be aired on Channel 16. For information, call 214-509-4913 or visit www.cityofallen.org.
City facility and services schedule
Closures for Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24 and 25: Allen City Hall and all related administrative offices; Allen Animal Shelter; Allen Public Library; Allen Senior Recreation Center; Chase Oaks Golf Club; Joe Farmer Recreation Center; Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium and The Edge Youth Center (The Edge Skate Park closes at 6 p.m. on Thursday). CWD trash collection for Friday, Dec. 25 will slide to Saturday, Dec. 26.
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