This Week in Rowlett - June 3, 2024

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Let’s see what’s going on this week, beginning Monday, June 3!

FCC STORM DEBRIS COLLECTION After last week’s storms, FCC will begin Storm Debris Collection today. Please place your debris on curb in sections no longer than 6 feet. Additional resources have been deployed and crews will be working on Saturdays. Each route will be completed before moving to the next, which may take days. FCC anticipates completion by Saturday, June 15. https://www.rowletttx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2508

REPORT STORM DAMAGE Do you have property damage from severe storms? Please report any damages to your home or business on Rowlett.com. This helps pinpoint affected areas and determine needs. https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/

LUNCH AND HYDRATION EVENT Thank you to State Representatives Rhetta Andrews Bowers and Angie Chen Button for organizing a drive-through Lunch and Hydration Event at Kids Kingdom last week. Those impacted by the storms were able to get a free lunch and cases of water. https://www.facebook.com/reel/757888429863986

Also participating were the Kiwanis Club of Northeast Dallas County, Miss Juneteenth Rowlett Scholarship Pageant, CenterPoint Energy, Lisa Sherrod with AT&T, Freedom Place Church, and Alex Weaver with Ben E. Keith Foods.

COUNCIL MEETINGS The City Council Work Session starts at 6pm on Monday, June 3 and the Regular Session starts at 7pm on Tuesday, June 4.

FARMERS AND CRAFT MARKET Swing by the Downtown Rowlett Green this Thursday night for the Farmers & Crafts Market from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Enjoy a variety of food trucks and visit with local vendors while shopping for crafts and more! https://www.rowletttx.gov/2170/Farmers-and-Crafts-Market-2024

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS SEMINAR The Crime Prevention Tips Seminar is Monday, June 10 at 6pm at the Rowlett Community Centre. This free seminar is hosted by the Senior Advisory Board and the Guest Speaker is Officer Erick Mitchell.

SENIOR TRIP TO FT WORTH STOCKYARDS Giddy up, seniors! We're off to the Fort Worth Stockyards on Friday, June 14. The cost is $10 to reserve your spot, plus whatever you spend on shopping, food, and activities. We’ll meet at the Dart Station and leave at 9am. Space is limited, so lasso your spot today! Call 972-412-6170 to register. https://www.rowletttx.gov/305/Seniors

ROWLETT COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM The Rowlett Community Services Grant Program provides funds to eligible nonprofit organizations through a competitive process to support services for Rowlett residents and their community. Application deadline is July 19 https://www.rowletttx.gov/2184/Community-Services-Grant-Program

JUNETEENTH BLOCK PARTY The Juneteenth Block Party will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 4pm to 7pm at the Downtown Rowlett Green. The party will include live music from the EJ Mathews Band, fantastic food, craft vendors, face painting, bounce houses, slam poetry and a crowd favorite: Fit with Daniel! https://www.rowletttx.gov/2180/Juneteenth-Block-Party

FIREWORKS ON MAIN Make your plans now! Join us this 4th of July for Fireworks on Main at Pecan Grove Park starting at 5pm. It’s a night of dazzling fireworks, live music, kids’ activities, and tons of great food! And back by popular demand, the Emerald City Band returns as the headlining musical act! https://www.rowletttx.gov/780/Fireworks-on-Main