Earth Friendly Recyling Tips

Let's face it. We all shoulder a certain amount of responsibility for the environmental breakdown of our planet. Embracing Eco-friendly habits will ensure that generations down the line will also have cleaner air and pollution-free oceans, mountains, rivers and streams. 

Recycling isn't so much a trend anymore as it is a necessity. It's one of the first personal changes we can make that has an immediate impact on the environment around us. 

Here are a few recycling  tips from the City of Fort Worth: 

What is Recyclable? 

·         Paper clips and staples are OK.

·         Advertising circulars

·         Cardboard – corrugated cardboard. Large boxes must be broken down or cut to fit inside the bin.

·         Cartons (including aseptic) – milk, juice, soup, etc.

·         Catalogs

·         Envelopes – with or without windows

·         Junk mail

·         Magazines

·         Milk cartons

·         Newspapers – all sections

·         Office and school paper – file folders, letterhead, sticky notes, printer paper,

·         Paperback books

·         Paperboard – cereal boxes (liners removed), soda and beer carry cartons, dry goods packaging, paper towel and toilet paper cores.

·         Paper bags

·         Phone books

·         Pizza Boxes

·         Shredded paper (place in paper grocery bag & roll shut to prevent litter)

Metal Containers

Please rinse. Labels can be left on.

·         Aluminum drink cans – do not flatten

·         Aluminum baking tins – durable type, not disposable

·         Pots and pans

·         Steel or tin food cans and lids

·         Empty aerosol cans – with spray nozzle; remove plastic lid unless part of the can

·         Empty steel paint cans – no liquids please. A thin skin of dry paint on bottom and sides is OK; remove and recycle the lid

Glass Containers

·         Please rinse. Labels can be left on. All colors accepted.

·         Bottles and jars – remove metal and plastic lids and recycle

·         Ceramics

·         China

·         Dishes

·         Mirrors – must fit inside cart with lid closed

·         Windowpanes – no auto glass

Plastic Containers

Please rinse. All colors accepted. Containers must be hard plastic.

·         Bottles, cups and jars – rigid plastic containers with No. 1 through No. 7 recycling symbols on bottom of container.

·         Food trays, tubs and bowls with no Styrofoam – with No. 1 through No. 7 recycling symbols on bottom of container

·         Plastic eating utensils

Do not put these in the Recycle Dumpster

The following is not an exhaustive list of items that should not be recyclable. If still unsure, dispose of items in the dumpster for garbage instead of attempting to recycle.

·         Aluminum foil

·         Auto glass

·         Clothing or bedding

·         Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)*

·         Drink boxes and straws

·         Food scraps or items that contain food

·         Fluorescent light bulbs*

·         Garden hoses

·         Gift wrap and greeting cards

·         Hangers (all types)

·         Light bulbs

·         Medical waste

·         Plastic containers that held hazardous materials such as gasoline, motor oil, paint, pesticide or weed killer.

·         Plastic bags including grocery sacks, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves

·         Toys

·         Styrofoam® cups, food containers, packing, “peanuts”, etc.

·         Waxed paper and waxed food containers

·         Yard trimmings (set out as yard waste, separate from the recycling cart. Yard waste will go to a separate processing facility).

Other ways to recycle in Fort Worth

Some items listed can be recycled at locations throughout the City. For example, plastic shopping bags can be returned to most grocery stores and many retail stores.

Our recycling bin is located to the West of our community between buildings 13 & 14.

PLEASE RECYCLE! SAVE THE PLANET! IT’S TIME TO JOIN IN!

"This Thing is Legendary"

Slap a shine on your boots and dust off your Stetson; it’s time for Fort Worth’s infamous Fat Stock Show and Rodeo! Rodeo tickets sell out fast, so don’t wait too long to lock yours down. Monday through Friday Matinee Performances are $19.00 and Friday evening through Sunday evening performances are $25.00, making it one of the most reasonable entertainment bargains around, considering the fun, thrills and excitement that accompany a rodeo event.  The annual Fort Worth Fat Stock Show and Rodeo is a great way to experience Texas heritage and traditions that date back to 1896.

If you think the era of cowboys and the rugged west is over, a day at the Fat Stock Show will cause you to think again. There’s plenty of Texas culture to get steeped in.  Exhibits, food, livestock exhibitions, parades and plenty of scheduled entertainment happening every day throughout the Stock Show season which kicks off this week and extends through February 9^th.   

If you want a bit of Texas tradition to take home, you’ll certainly find it here. You can shop for everything from belt buckles, boots and western wear to Stock Show souvenirs, artwork and livestock.

Longbrake Tate, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

If Cowboy Chic is more your style, schedule a lunch or dinner reservation for Reatta at the Rodeo, located in the Silver Spur room of the Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall. The menu boasts palate pleasing delicacies like smoked quail with jalapeño cheddar grits and pan-seared pepper-crusted tenderloin with port wine sauce.  A well-rounded wine list and signature deserts will make your dining experience at Reatta at the Rodeo a cut above ordinary and lend a memorable ambiance to your Stock Show adventure. 

Chic, rugged, down-home, thrill-filled, entertaining; however you like your slice of Texana served up, the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show and Rodeo will deliver. It’s a great week day or weekend outing and an experience you’ll never forget.   

More information

A Day in the District, Fort Worth

If it's simply too gorgeous outside for you to stay at home this weekend, Fort Worth has got a great Saturday outing for you. Enjoy the Botanic Gardens, the science and art museums and staged entertainment for free.
 

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

9 destinations. 1 day. Free admission.
September 22, 2012,  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fort Worth, Texas is a city where culture and heritage thrive together. Known for its legendary western roots, this city embraces the arts and is home to some of the most beautifully designed museums in the world, with outstanding collections and a vibrant performing arts scene.

On Saturday, September 22, nine cultural destinations will offer free admission and many of Fort Worth's cultural organizations will offer free performances in and around each destination. We welcome you to enjoy the rich cultural experiences that Fort Worth has to offer during the seventh annual Day in the District, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free transportation within the Cultural District will be provided by The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T).

Bring your family out to the celebrated Cultural District and enjoy free admission to a variety of art and cultural exhibitions, family-friendly activities and live performances by some of Fort Worth’s favorite arts groups.

Participating Destinations:

Free admission to all of the following on September 22, 2012. Many of Fort Worth’s cultural organizations will offer free performances in and around the museums. We welcome you to enjoy the rich cultural experiences that Fort Worth has to offer.

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Amon Carter Museum of American Art
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.738.1933
Ruth Asawa: Organic Meditations
Industrial Monuments: Photographs and Works on Paper from the Machine Age

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Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT)
1700 University Drive 817.332.4441
From Field to Page: The Art and Science of Botany

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Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817.871.7686
(Admission to Japanese Gardens is an additional fee.)

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Fort Worth Community Arts Center
1300 Gendy St. 817.738.1938
Texas Artist Coalition Featured Artist: David Gappa

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Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1600 Gendy St. 817.255.9300
Science and history exhibitions
(Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium are an additional charge.)

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Kimbell Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.332.8451
Selections from the permanent collection

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Log Cabin Village
2100 Log Cabin Village Lane 817.392.5881
Nineteenth century living history demonstrations.

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Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell St. 817.738.9215
Lucian Freud: Portraits

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National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
1720 Gendy St. 817.336.4475
Hard Twist: Western Ranch Women – Photographs by Barbara Van Cleve

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Source: http://www.fwdayinthedistrict.org/

 

Turning Dog Days to School Days

We've definitely arrived at the dog days of summer.  The kids may be getting a little antsy by now--too hot to play out of doors and not much new to do indoors. This is a great time to start building anticipation for the first day of school. 

This is also the perfect time to start sharpening the disciplines your child needs to perform well once school begins. Here's a few tips you can use during the dog days of summer to turn your child's attention toward the coming changes. 

• Use the last few weeks of summer break to ease into earlier bedtime schedules, rather than waiting until school begins. This will help your child be fully adjusted to handle the changes that come with moving from the freedom of summer back to school activities.  
• Remind them that they will soon have a new teacher, a new classroom and classmates to learn with. Taking the kids shopping for new school supplies, shoes and school clothes helps build the excitement for returning to familiar school year routines.
• Arrange a few play dates with friends from school that your child may not have seen over the summer. 
• Start engaging in educational fun activities. Take trips to the library or science museum. Play educational games and give your child fun challenges to encourage learning activities, especially as it relates to math and reading. 

Children living at Cumberland on Granbury are invited to participate in the reading challenge at Oakmont Elementary. Here's the details: 

Summer Reading Incentive!
All students, even newly enrolled students for the 2012-2013 school year, can participate.  Simply print out this form, and read, read read!  Click here for a list of suggested books for each grade level.  Please remember, these are only suggestions.  

Read books that you are interested in and that are on your reading level or a little harder.  All students that return their completed reading log at the beginning of school in August get to attend a jump house party!

   The last few weeks of summer can be just as fun and exciting for your child as the first few were as you build excitement around of the start of new school year.

A Peachy Weekend Ahead

Parker County Peach Festival

If you are native to this area then you know that the Parker County Peach Festival is everything we love about summer in Texas. Although Weatherford, Texas has grown considerably, it still has that small town ambiance making it a great venue for this daylong fun-fest that celebrates the homegrown goodness of Parker County peaches. If you can imagine anything peach flavored, you’ll find it this weekend in downtown Weatherford. From homemade peach jam, preserves and ice cream to peaches by the bushel and the peck.

This year’s one day festival kicks off Saturday, July 14^th with the Peach Pedal Bike Ride at 7:30 a.m.  with proceeds benefiting the Weatherford College Fund. Festival gates are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the stages heating up for Diaper Derbies followed by plenty of free entertainment, festival food, vendors and artisan exhibits. It’s a day trip worth making if you’re looking for some “best of summer” entertainment but other folks make the trip to get the first pick of this season’s Parker County peach crop before they hit the local produce markets.  Last year’s crowd was estimated at 30,000 festival goers, so it’s a nice size event especially when you throw in Weatherford’s quaint shopping district and 19th century courthouse built in 1886.

How to Get There:

Take I-20 West to exits 403, 406, 409 A or B, 410 or 413.
Due to construction on Hwy 51/ 171 we recommend avoiding exit 4

Take advantage of one of the convenient FREE shuttle parking lots at:

• Hall Middle School – 902 Charles Street
• 9th Grade Center (The Old Weatherford High School) – 1007 South Main Street
• Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive
• First Monday Trade Days Grounds (PARKING ONLY, NO SHUTTLE)
  Santa Fe Drive/Hwy 180
• *Sheriff's Posse Grounds – 2251 Mineral Wells Hwy (Hwy 180)
• Handicap parking/shuttle is available at the Ninth Grade Center, or at City Hall, right outside the Palo Pinto Street Festival entrance.
  *Get directions to this new parking location HERE!