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Public Works 8

Municipal Court 9

Utility Billing 9-10

Phone List 10

City Hall Hours

Monday-Friday

8am - 5pm

Volume 15, Issue 2

March-April 2020

City Calendar Council meets the 2nd Tuesday of

each month at 6:30 pm.

Planning & Zoning meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. As needed.

Board of Adjustment meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. As needed.

Council Meetings March 9

April 13

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City Holidays April 10– Good Friday

Bulk pick-up March 23—27

April 27—May 1

Inside this issue:

Chocolate Oat Scotchies

2/3 cup butter or margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/4 cup plus 2/3 cup chunky peanut butter, divided (low-fat or generic brands not recommended) 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 cups quick-cooking oats 1 package (11½ oz) milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup salted peanuts

In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter; stir in brown sugar & corn syrup until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in 1/4 cup peanut butter and vanilla until blended. Add the oats; mix well. Press into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the chips & remaining peanut butter; stir in peanuts. Spread over crust. Refrigerate until cool; cut into bars.

Yield: 2 dozen

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Mary Lou Reddick Public Library March & April Programs

APRIL 1st

Census Day

at the Library For the first time, in 2020 you can

respond to the U.S. Census

online. Computers and assistance

are available at the Library to help

you complete the questionnaire.

SECOND

THURSDAY

BOOK CLUB

Meets Second Thursday

of each month at Noon

MARCH 12 – Where the

Crawdads Sing by Delia

Owens

APRIL 9 – The Night Tiger

by Yangsze Choo

Tail Waggin’

Tutors March 18th

April 15th

3:45 PM

Kids! Practice your skills

by reading to our furry

friend, Bane. You could

win a Target gift card!

GOAT YOGA

April 18th | 10:00 AM

Join us outdoors at the li-

brary for yoga mixed with

Nigerian Dwarf goats.

Arleene Finch of Apotheke

Yoga will lead an all-levels

class that’s guaranteed to

put a smile on your face.

Library Hours: Address: Tues & Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM 7005 Charbonneau Weds & Thurs: 9 AM – 7 PM Lake Worth, TX 76135 Sat: 9 AM – 1:00 PM (817) 237-9681 Closed Sun & Mon www.lakeworthtx.org

SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS

Are You A Butterfly? March 10th | 10:30 AM

Learn what happens during the life cycle of a butterfly and create your own metamorphosis art.

LEGO Lab March 11th | 2:00 PM

Make a LEGO minifigure and put it through several specially designed challenges. Over 50 pounds of LEGOS!

Squirm Factor Live Animal Program March 13th | 2:00 PM

Meet and learn about animals that will make you squirm!

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www.lakeworthtx.org

Senior Center Hours: Address:

Monday – Friday 7005 Charbonneau 8:30 – 3:30 PM Lake Worth, TX 76135 www.lakeworthtx.org (817) 237-3281

L.O. Bud Irby Lake Worth Senior Center March & April Programs

Kathryn Rotter March 6th | 12:30 pm

Kathryn Rotter from the

Office of Tarrant County Judge

B. Glen Whitley will speak to

members about the 2020

Senior Synergy Expo

scheduled for May 7th.

C O L O R I N G T H E R A P Y

March 20th and April 24th

2:00 – 3:30 pm Get in touch with your creative side! Let your

mind wander while coloring and unwinding to

calming music. All materials provided.

March 17th 9:00-11:00 am

Will you have the luck of

the Irish on your side?

Wear your best green

attire and join us for a St.

Patrick’s Day themed

morning of Bingo!

March 24th | 2:00-3:00 pm The Nature Center will introduce some of their resident wildlife while lecturing guests on their

importance in this live animal program.

Friday, April 10th

Closed for Good Friday

Friday, April 17th

Closed for Staff Training

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2020 Census Timeline

• March 12-20: Letter with info to take survey online

• March 16-24: Reminder letter to all housing units

• March 26-April 3: Postcard to non-respondents

• April: Letter + questionnaire to non-respondents

• April: "It's not too late" postcard

• May-July: Enumerators visit non-responsive residents

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• Comply with local ordinances and

storm water pollution prevention programs.

• Keep Your Waterways Beautiful.

• Participate in cleanup activities in your neighborhood.

• Support environmental education and programs in your city, county and school.

• Volunteer to place curb markers in storm drains.

• Report littering to the state hotline at 888.TEX.8683 or www.dontmesswithtexas.org

• Report illegal dumping in North

• Central Texas at 1-888-335-DUMP.

www.dfwstormwater.com

Cleaner Curbs & Cleaner Creeks for a Healthier Community

Lake Worth Municipal Court Safe Harbor Initiative

Anyone who has outstanding warrants with the Lake Worth Municipal Court is urged to appear at the court office to resolve their outstanding charges. Defendants that appear in the court office will not be arrested for outstanding warrants issued by the Lake Worth Municipal Court. You may be eligible for alternative ways to payment, such as community service or a reduction in the fine amount.

Your warrants will be recalled, and you will be scheduled to see the Judge to discuss your situation. Please contact the Lake Worth Municipal Court at 817-255-7910 to see if you have any outstanding charges that need to be resolved or if you have any questions.

Office Hours:

Monday thru Friday

8:00am-5:00pm

3805 Adam Grubb, Lake Worth, Texas 76135

Lake Worth Municipal Court Municipal Court Texting

If you receive a citation from a Lake Worth Police Officer and provide your cell phone number, the Municipal Court will send out reminders regarding your citation, so you don’t miss any important dates. If you have received a citation and want to update your phone number please contact the Municipal Court at 817-255-7910 and a clerk can assist you.

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Just a reminder...

November 7 – February 7 is the time frame used to calculate the new sewer charge for residential water accounts. The new rates are effective April 2020 water bill.

If you had a leak during this time frame and had it repaired, you will need to fill out and submit a request for re-consideration of winter sewer average. Your completed form should be accompanied by proof of the leak being fixed. An acceptable proof of re-pair includes but is not limited to:

a plumber’s invoice or store receipt of parts purchased.

Numbers to Remember

City Hall 817-237-1211

Public Works 817-237-7210 Library 817-237-9681

Senior Center 817-237-3281 Police 817-237-1224 Animal Control 817-238-8738

Code Compliance 817-237-1211 x 111 Fire 817-237-7461 Chamber of Commerce 817-237-0060

Tarrant Co. Tax 817-238-4438

(Property Tax & Car Registration)

DPS (Drivers License) 817-238-9197

County Clerk 817-238-4420 Health Dept. 817-238-4441 LW Post Office 817-237-5128

Waste Connections 817-222-2221

Utility Billing Department Payment options are to pay in person, by mail, or by mak-ing a payment through nCourt online or by telephone for an additional fee. All payments received prior to 5:00 pm

on a business day will be posted the same day.

www.ThePaymentGroup.com

PH: 888-744-0584

You must have your account number and amount due to pay.

If you have any questions, please call the Utility Billing Department at 817-255-7900.

Watering restrictions are YEAR-ROUND: No watering between the hours of 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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Lake Worth Museum

7001 Charbonneau Rd

Hours:

Thursday – Saturday

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Annual Membership Dues:

Individual…………..$10

Family………………..$15

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