May 2013 Issue 2013-5
BANNER MAUMAIL 
A Note from the Mayor

The month of May is gearing up to be as busy as April was, with events scheduled for almost every weekend. Spring sports are already in full swing (pun intended)! Activities planned for this month include: Maumelle Relay for Life, RUM 2013 (Rev Up Maumelle), White Oak Bayou Steering Committee Public forums, Pop's Farmers Market, Maumelle Memorial Day Ceremony and lots more! You can also attend baseball and softball games or watch soccer matches at their respective complexes. Be sure to check the calendar to see what's happening and when!

 

Animal Services personnel are continuing to provide extra patrols throughout the city, due to the three confirmed rabid skunks in and around the Maumelle area. If you witness any wild animal exhibiting strange behavior, especially a skunk, during daylight hours - do not approach - contact Animal Services at 851- 6219!

 

May is the month that we honor our military personnel, who have given their lives defending America - our way of life and our rights. The City of Maumelle will be hosting the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at Lake Willastein Park on Monday, May 27th at 10:00 am. The "Rev Up Maumelle" event is sponsored by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association; the proceeds from this event will benefit Central Arkansas' Veterans homes. This event will also be held at Lake Willastein on May 18th from 9 am to 5 pm. I hope you will be able attend at least one of these events to show support for our veterans.

 

The 18 hour, annual Relay for Life event will be held May 17th and 18th at the Rolling Oaks Sports Complex. Participants gather for food, fun and activities, but the real reason is the fight against cancer. All proceeds from this event will benefit the American Cancer Society. We have all been touched by this disease; we can all support this event either by participating or by making a donation.

 

This newsletter's primary purpose is to help you stay informed about events in Maumelle and what city officials and city departments are doing. If you would like more information about what is going on in Maumelle, please contact us. We are always ready and willing to share information with residents and visitors.

 

Mike Watson

May Meetings 
  

City Council Meetings

City Hall-550 Edgewood Dr. Suite 590

Monday, May 6th-6:00pm

Monday, May 20th-6:00pm

 

Planning Commission Meetings
City Hall-550 Edgewood Dr. Suite 590

Sub Committee Meeting

Thursday, May 9th-5:30pm

Regular Meeting

Thursday, May 23rd-6:30pm

 

Civil Service Commission

City Hall-550 Edgewood Dr. Suite 590

Monday, May 13th-6:00pm

 

Tree Board Meeting

 Jess Odom Community Center

1100 Edgewood Dr.

Wednesday, May 8th-6:30pm

 

Maumelle Water

Management Meeting

425 Hyman Dr.

Tuesday,May 14th-4:30pm

 

*All meetings are open to the public.

  
Lions Club
4th Annual Fish Fry
  
Saturday, May 4, 2013
4:00pm-7:30pm
Lake Willastein 
catfish   
Pond raised catfish and  breaded chicken strips
 with all the trimmings.
  

 

Adults $12.00

10 and under $8.00

 3 and under free
 

Tickets available at the event and at Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

Click here for more information.

Stars Come Out Inc.
presents
"Lets Dance to Health"
  Benefiting sickle cell support services
 

 

Saturday, May 11, 2013
5:00pm-8:30pm
  
dance  
Cabe Theater
Wildwood Park for the Arts
2099 Denny Rd.
Little Rock
$35.00 advance / $45.00 door
  
Click here for more information.
  
  golf 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Country Club of Arkansas
Registration begins at 11:30am.
  
  For more information, call the
Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce at 851-9700.

Public Notice

On May 13, 2013, the Maumelle Civil Service Commission will hold a public hearing prior to their regular meeting. The Civil Service Commission will be voting on proposed changes in its rules and regulations. The meeting is open to the public and will begin at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers located in City Hall,

550 Edgewood Drive. Proposed changes may be reviewed in advance at the Human Resources office, also located in City Hall.

Fishing Derby on

Lake Valencia

 

Must be age 50+

 

Friday, May 10, 2013

8:30am-12:30pm

Cost: $3.00

 

You may pre-register at the Senior Wellness Center or sign up the day of the of the event.

Non-members welcome.

 

 Sponsors:

 Arkansas Game & Fish, Hatchet Jacks Bait Shop, Gaston's White River Resort & MSWC

 

Click here for more information on other events 
at the Senior Wellness Center.
 
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Maumelle City Offices
 will be closed on
 Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of Memorial Day.
 
 
Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 27, 2013
10:00am
Veterans Memorial
 Lake Willastein
  
Open to the public
memorial 
 relay
May 17th and 18th
  
Rolling Oaks
Athletic Complex
  
  Click here for more information.
 Parks and Recreation News
 swim  
The Aquatic Center is now taking reservations for summer pool parties.  
 Call Kelly or Araly at
851-6990 for available dates and more information. 

Registration for swim lessons will begin on Monday, May 6th at 5:30am.

Click here for more information.
Flag
Retirement Ceremony
  
Saturday, May 11, 2013
10:00am
  Veterans Memorial
Lake Willastein
  
Bring your faded, torn and tattered flags for a dignified retirement.

Flags may also be dropped off at Kroger in the boxes provided between April 15th and May 10th.
  
Call 851-2085 for more information.
 RUM 2013 
  
Rev Up Maumelle
Poker Run
  
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Lake Willastein
  
Open to the public
  
Click here for more information.
Spay/Neuter Awareness Week
  dog
May 12th-18th
  
Click here for more information from Maumelle Friends of the Animals.
White Oak Bayou
Wetland Management
Plan Open House
  

Tuesday, May 14th

Burns Park

Hospitality House

 

Wednesday, May 15th Immaculate Heart of Mary

 

Thursday, May 16th

Jess Odom Community Center

  

Brief presentations

will be given at

4:00pm, 5:00pm, and 6:00pm.

 

Click here for more information.

Maumelle
Tree Board
Tree of the Month
  Chinese Pistache
 may tree
Click here for more news from the Maumelle Tree Board.
 Helping Hand
"Walk, Run Or Wheel"
 
5k & 2K Fun/Run
  
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Big Dam Bridge
 
5k to begin at 8:30am
2k fun run to start immediately after

Click here for more information and to sign up.