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Get Out and Enjoy the Great Outdoors During Park and Recreation Month
Celebrate Park and Recreation Month this July. If there is one place for people of all ages, abilities and identities to live healthier lifestyles, understand nature and preserve the environment, it is Plano Parks & Recreation. Their programs, special events and services make us a stronger and more connected community. Join us for exciting Park and Recreation Month activities. 

We thank our park and recreation team for all they do every day to make Plano a better place. They’ve had a record year: 

  • In May, the Trust for Public Lands 2022 ParkScore Index ranked Plano first in Texas and 15th in the nation.  

  • In June, the Secretary of the Interior designated Bob Woodruff and Oak Point Park Nature Preserve Trails as national trails. They joined Bluebonnet and Chisholm trails as part of the National Trail System. 

  • Also in June, the City of Plano was announced as a finalist for the 2022 Gold Medal Awards for Parks and Recreation. We find out in September if we win and it will be our fifth Gold Medal award. 
Add the Thinking Money for Kids Exhibit to Your Summer Plans
Bring your family to a new multimedia exhibit coming to Plano Public Library. Thinking Money for Kids helps your child learn about money and build skills for smart choices through hands-on activities and fun games. Haggard Library is the only Texas stop along the exhibit’s national tour. 

Children 7 to 11 years old will discover how to earn, save and spend money. Learn money values like fairness and charitableness. Start talks about responsible financial decisions. Join us for free.  

Thursday, July 14-Wednesday, Aug. 24  
Exhibit open normal library hours  

Thursday, July 14 at 4 p.m.

Haggard Library  
2501 Coit Rd.

Thinking Money for Kids was developed by the American Library Association Public Programs Office in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, whose support made this exhibition possible. 
Keep Your Home Clean and Rodent Free
Now is a great time to ensure your neighborhood is clean. Maintain a tidy area to reduce the risk of rats and other rodents with these tips.  

  • Dispose of trash properly. Rats like to rummage and feed on discarded food waste. Ensure your trash is disposed of in the right place.  

  • Secure your containers. Make sure your trash and recycling containers are not damaged and the lid closes completely after disposing of trash. Open containers are a food source for rats and other animals. 
 
  • Don’t leave food outside. Leaving pet food outside for extended periods attracts animals.  

  • Inspect your home for animals. Small rats only need an opening the size of a quarter to burrow inside. Inspect your walls and attic space for openings and small animals. Openings are commonly found on eaves, around windows and in landscaping around concrete pads and sheds.  

  • Inspect your yard for animals. Rats and mice use gaps between lumber piles, plastic containers and other materials as shelter. Bring those items inside or dispose of them. Firewood stacked outside should be kept at least 12 inches off the ground to prevent animals from sheltering in the stack.  

  • Check your faucets. Ensure leaky faucets are repaired and your yard is not overwatered. This helps to keep rats from sheltering nearby.  

Thank you for doing your part to keep your neighborhood safe and clean.  
Gear Up for the School Year Ahead
Do you know a family in need of a little help this school year? The City of Plano and Plano Independent School District have teamed up for a Back to School Fair. Enjoy great family activities, school resources, food, job opportunities and fun.

To attend, you must live in Plano. Backpacks filled with school supplies will be given to students who attend. A box of shelf-safe food, school enrollment and registration, healthcare screenings and immunizations will also be available onsite.

We look forward to seeing you.

Monday, July 25
4-7 p.m.

Plano Event Center
2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
Happenings

Saturday, July 16
10 a.m.-noon

Saturday, Aug. 6
10 a.m.-noon

The Sprinkler Fair is like speed dating for irrigation beginners! Rotate through hands-on, topical stations led by friendly local irrigation experts. Leave feeling empowered to master your water use with new sprinkler smarts and free tools. Space is limited.

Deal ends
Wednesday, Aug. 10

Make summer memorable by exploring North Texas on DART. Find fun on board and off as you discover great destinations near rail stations and bus stops across the DART Service Area.

DART is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on a Local Day Pass. Limited quantities available. Use the code: DARTABLESTAYCATION on DART’s GoPass app.

The pedestrian bridge south of the boardwalk trail at Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve is temporarily closed to repair and replace cracked beams. Follow the temporary detour while the work is done. 

Your safety is our priority, especially as you drive on Plano's roads and bridges. In fact, making sure our infrastructure is safe and maintained is a major focus for Plano's Engineering and Public Works departments.


Did you miss the Inside Plano podcast July episode? About 9 minutes into the episode, host Shannah Hayley introduces Clay Lipscomb of the Engineering department. Clay explains the City's Community Investment Program (CIP) and the types of projects it supports. See a map of projects.

Subscribe to the Inside Plano podcast through your favorite podcast app. Find previous episodes and show notes at insideplano.com. 
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