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Community Notes
From Staff Reports
Ronald McDonald to entertain
Watch a magic show, win free prizes, pick up a signed photo, and take a picture with Ronald McDonald. The Ronald McDonald Show is from 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday at the McDonald's at 3505 Lakeview Pkwy. in Rowlett. Bring the family and don't forget a camera.
Council, committee to discuss bond priorities
The City of Rowlett is preparing for a possible bond election in late 2009 or early 2010, but an election date has not been determined. The council will review the committee’s findings and discuss the prioritization of their recommendations.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Todd Gottel and Vice Chair Michael Gallops chair the 38-member committee, which was appointed by the city council in July 2008. The committee was divided into subcommittees to evaluate the needs of the city. Those subcommittees include: facilities, neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure, economic development and parks and recreation.
The public is invited to attend this meeting to hear the discussions between the committee as a whole and the council.
Historical program to air
A new program called Hometown History premiered this month on Rowlett Television Network 16, RTN16, the city’s cable access channel, and it features long-time Rowlett residents who remember Rowlett and their life experiences in the early days.
The first episode now airing features Jack Collier, who talks about his World War II experiences in depth.
Watch Hometown History three different ways:
• Watch RTN16 n Weekdays at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Check out the DVD at the Rowlett Public Library
• Video on demand at www.rowlett.com
Residents who know someone who may be good to feature on the program may contact Drew Rist at 972-412-6103 or drist@rowlett.com.
Celebrate freedom in Rowlett
The city will host Fireworks on Main in downtown Rowlett on July 3 to celebrate freedom with live music, festival-style foods, children’s activities and games and a spectacular fireworks display.
The celebration schedule includes lives music at 6 p.m., when Rowlett’s own Jaci Butler takes the stage, followed by another hometown favorite, Mat Morris. Local cover band Jonnie Blanco will play new hits, classic rock, and Texas country tunes. The Farmers Market and several Rowlett downtown businesses will be open at this time.
A fireworks display will begin at 9:45 p.m., with unique ground effects for viewing within the immediate downtown area.
Admission and parking is free. All events are on Main Street between city hall and the library. Parking is available at Coyle Middle School, Herfurth Park and Coyle Street. Main Street will be closed from Skyline Drive to Commerce for the duration of the event.
Mall open on July 4
For Independence Day on July 4, Town East Mall will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On July 5, the shopping center will observe regular hours from noon to 6 p.m.
Department stores, restaurants and entertainment venues at the shopping center may keep different hours. Please call for exact opening and closing times.
Town East Mall is at I-635 E and Town East Boulevard in Mesquite. For information, visit www.towneastmall.com or call 972-270-2363.
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