Issue 2012-12
December 2012
BANNER MAUMAIL 
 A Note from the Mayor

It's hard to believe that there is only one month remaining in 2012. If you have unfinished tasks for this year, you better get busy - January 2013 is a mere four weeks away.


Please keep in mind that you can be a part of improving this holiday season for someone else by dropping off a food donation to the Maumelle Rotary Club or a toy at the Maumelle Fire Station (Murphy Drive). The Maumelle Rotary Club, in partnership with the Maumelle Fire Department, will be conducting their annual Christmas project this month. Members will be collecting food and toys to give to needy families in the Maumelle area. If you want to be a part of this project, please contact Stuart Norton at 217-5900.


The elections are behind of us for two more years. We all need to support those who have been elected, whether our candidate won or not. We need to voice our opinions and let them know how we feel on issues, but we need to do it respectfully.


The Strategic Planning Steering Committee continues to meet and to work on the "Move Maumelle Forward" plans with our consultants. A public meeting will be scheduled early next year, once all the information is assimilated.

If you like to fish, Lake Valencia has recently been stocked with 1000 catchable rainbow trout. All you need is a rod and reel, some trout bait and most importantly a fishing license, if you are sixteen years of age or older. Lake Valencia is easily accessible for fishing from the bank; however, boats are not allowed.


This newsletter is designed to keep you informed about events in Maumelle and what City officials and City departments are doing. If there is something specific going on in the City and you want or need more information in order to understand it better, please contact us. We want to share details with you. I look forward to seeing more and more of our residents at City Council meetings, Planning Commission meetings and other public forums.


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!





Mike Watson

December Meetings
City Council Meetings

City Hall-550 Edgewood Dr., #590

Monday, December 3rd-6pm

Monday, December 17th-6pm

 

Maumelle Civitan Club Meeting

100 Bringler Drive

Tuesday, December 4th-6pm

Tuesday, December 18th-6pm

 

Civil Service Commission Meeting

City Hall-550 Edgewood Drive #590

Monday, December 10th-6pm

 

Maumelle Water Management Meeting

425 Hyman Drive

Tuesday, December 11th-4:30pm

 

Tree Board Meeting

Jess Odom Community Center

1100 Edgewood Drive

Tuesday, December 11th-6:30pm

 

Planning Commission Meetings

City Hall-550 Edgewood Dr., #590

Subcommittee Meeting

Thursday, December 13th-5:30pm

Regular Meeting

Thursday, December 20th-6:30pm

 

*All meetings are open to the public.

Pancake Breakfast with Santa


Saturday, December 8, 2012

Jess Odom Community Center

8am-11am

 santa

 

Photos and Presents

with Santa!

9am - 11am

  

 "All You Can Eat" Breakfast:

Adults $5

Seniors $4

Kids 12 and under $3 

 

Sponsored by:
Studio 1 Photography | Lions Club International | Maumelle Youth Council | Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce

An Evening in Watercolor

watercolor   

Join "Georgia's Artists" for the 5th annual An Evening in Watercolor Art Gallery and Sale to benefit the watercolor program at the Maumelle Wellness Center. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, and live music.

  

December 6, 2012

4:00pm - 7:00pm

 

Maumelle Wellness Center

550 Edgewood Drive, Suite 400

501-851-4344

 

 Adult admission $4

Senior admission $3

18 years and under $2

Children under 12 Free

 

 Admission tickets available at the Maumelle Wellness Center on Lake Valencia

Maumelle Senior Wellness Center 
Maumelle Senior Wellness Center 
 

Scholarship Memberships-Did you know that the Center offers scholarship memberships for individuals who need assistance?  The scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis for individuals at or below the federal poverty guidelines.  Enrollment is very easy!  If you have questions, or would like more information, please see Beverly or Nicole.  All information is kept confidential.

 

Gift of Scholarship Memberships-Donations for the scholarship program are also needed this time of year for 2013.  Please let us know if you are interested in donating or sponsoring another member.  Interested individuals may let us know when they renew their membership or if you would like to make a larger donation, please see Nicole or Beverly for that process.  Donations are received through Counting on Each Other, Inc.  a 501-c-3 non-profit.  Donations may be tax deductible.

 

Renewal of Membership-We will begin to process membership renewals for 2013 beginning in December.  Please help us by renewing your membership early.  Membership cards will be available at the Lakeside Desk, after they are processed.

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Maumelle City offices will be closed on December 24th and 25th.

 

The transfer station will be closed on Saturday, December 22nd.  

 

Click here to view the holiday trash schedule.

toysfortots  

 Drop off your

NEW (unwrapped)

Toys for Tots

at the new fire station,

2000 Murphy Drive.

 

Now until December 17th.

Drop off hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.

  

The mission of the

U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys each year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. 

Welcome  Maumelle's new Aldermen

 

Ward 1

Steve Mosley


Ward 2

Marc Kelley


Ward 3

Preston Lewis


Ward 4
 

Caleb Norris

 

Click here to view the Maumelle ward map.

 

 Click here for alderman contact information.

 

MACC Annual

Holiday Social 

 

"CHRISTMAS CHEER"
A Holiday Social for Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce members & their guests.

Thursday, December 6th from 6pm-8pm at CHEERS, 1901 Club Manor Drive, Maumelle, AR.

 

Enjoy food, fun, fellowship & a special visit from Santa!

 

Only $18/person in advance, or $20/person at the door (Couples only $35 in advance)


*Please bring non-perishable food items and/or unwrapped toys to the event...you will be given a raffle ticket for EACH item you donate for a chance to win a fabulous door prize!

Tree of the Month 

Pine tree

  

 

Fun facts:


The Pine tree is a symbol of Christmas.
Loblolly Pine is the official state tree of Arkansas.

The mature pines in Maumelle are primarily Shortleaf Pine (Pinus echinata).

There are four native species of pine in AR: Shortleaf Pine, Loblolly Pine, Longleaf Pine, and Slash Pine.


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