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Happy July, Friends of the Parks! We're so excited to share all of our upcoming events with you. If you see any issues out at the parks, trails or facilities, please complete the Maintenance Request form and together we can continue to Keep Tyler Beautiful. Please contact us at (903) 531-1370 if you would like any additional information regarding this newsletter.
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IN THIS ISSUE
Park and Recreation Month
July Fourth Celebration
Murder Mystery Dinner
School is Cool
and More...
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The Parks Admin offices will be closed Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on regular business hours on Tuesday, July 5.
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This July, join us for Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Tyler is stronger, more vibrant and resilient because of parks and recreation.
Share your experiences, memories and stories about what parks and recreation means to YOU using the hashtag #RiseUpJuly! |
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The City of Tyler will host the annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Lindsey Park, located at 12557 Spur 364 W., on Monday, July 4. The fun kicks off as the gates open at 2 p.m. and the fireworks show will begin after dark (around 9 p.m.). The park gate, located off Spur 364, is the only entrance, and admission is free. Live entertainment will be provided, along with food trucks and vendors. |
Tyler Transit buses will also be available, running every 10 to 15 minutes to transport attendees to the park at no charge from the following locations:
• Tyler Armed Forces Reserve Center, 13592 TX-31
• Tyler Junior College West Campus, 1530 S SW Loop 323 |
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The Goodman-LeGrand Museum will host its third mystery dinner of the year on Saturday, July 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
The year is 1893 and everyone is celebrating when tragedy strikes! The Airship Pilot has fallen from the balcony! Or were they pushed? Join us to find out! Tickets are $40 per person and seats are limited. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call (903) 531-1286. Learn more at www.TylerParksandRec.com.
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The Tyler Area Business Education Council continues to seek donations and sponsorships from local businesses and organizations for their annual #SchoolisCool event. As of June, they have reached 44% of their $50,000 goal to provide 2,000 backpacks. Every $30 will purchase a backpack with school supplies for a kid in need.
Donations can be made online through Eventbrite or by check made payable to the Tyler Area Business Education Council and mailed to 315 N. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75702.
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Donate to the Tyler Trees Committee by visiting www.TreeTyler.com or calling (903) 531-1370 to help replant trees lost in recent storms!
*If you are unable to make the Tree of Life minimum contribution of $250 but still want to support the Tyler Trees Committee, you can donate via PayPal at bit.ly/TylerParksPayPal.
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Starting July 8, Fun Forest Pool will open for those 55 and better on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for Senior Swim.
Admission will be free. Seniors will be able to enjoy private pool time to socialize or get in some physical activity.
For more information, please visit www.TylerParksandRec.com or call (903) 531-1370.
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The Senior Center will hold two dances in July for those 55 and better:
July 8 (Fourth of July theme) featuring music by Country Drive Band
July 22 featuring music by Mr. Bobby Jackson
Dances are from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $6.
For more information, call (903) 597-0781.
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This year's Park Service Day will take place on Sept. 17, with registration officially opening in August.
Beautification projects will occur at various parks throughout Tyler.
For more information or to become a sponsor, email KTyB@TylerTexas.com or visit www.KeepTylerBeautiful.com
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Project Daffodil Bulb Sale is around the corner! You will have the chance to purchase bags of daffodil bulbs as a fundraiser for the Keep Tyler Beautiful program. Each bag costs $20 and contains at least 50 bulbs.
For more information, call (903) 531-1335 or to be put on the notification list when sales open, email Keep Tyler Beautiful at KTyB@TylerTexas.com.
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The Rose Festival Arts and Crafts Fair will be held on Oct. 15 and 16 at Bergfeld Park, located at 1510 S. College Ave.
For more information or to become a vendor selling only handmade, custom or original items, call Debbie Isham at (903) 531-1214.
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