Dec. 5, 2025

In This Issue:

Tree Lighting Event Tonight!

Join the Christmas Toy Drive

Turkey Trot Recap

Animal Shelter Update

Library Activities

Meet Our Adoptable Pet of the Week

Public Meetings:

Dec. 8 - Town Council

Resources:

Town Website

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Town Projects

Emergency Alerts

Join Us Tonight!

Friday, Dec. 5 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Kick off the holiday season as Sunnyvale decks Town Hall with festive lights and decorations!

Our annual Deck the Hall Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, at Sunnyvale Town Hall, 127 N. Collins Road. Enjoy yummy treats, holiday crafts, a wonderland of lights and the countdown to the official tree lighting.

It’s also the perfect opportunity to get that photo with Santa! Bring the entire family to Sunnyvale Town Hall and celebrate the season with your neighbors.

This year's event is brought to you by Texas Lights and Entertainment. Check TownofSunnyvale.org/Events for more details.

Christmas Toy Drive

We are gearing up for giving with Sharing Life Community Outreach!

Donate new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 16. Drop-off boxes are available at:

Sunnyvale Town Hall during business hours, 127 N. Collins,
Sunnyvale Police Department 24/7, 364 Longcreek Road,
Chick-Fil-A 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., 176 S. Collins Road.

Special drop-off events will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Police Department and Saturday, Dec. 13 at Town Hall.

Sharing Life has a list of toys needed and an Amazon shopping link on their website.

Hundreds Turn Out for the Sunnyvale Turkey Trot

Hundreds of people participated in this year's Fast & Furriest Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. The event benefits the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter, helping our furry friends find new homes.

Here's a video recap of the 2025 event:

Animal Shelter Update

Earlier this week, the Town hosted a citizen input meeting regarding a new animal shelter. The meeting allowed residents to share their thoughts with the project architect for the design of a new facility.

The illustration above is a broad concept drawing for the new building. The detailed concepts, priorities and specific amenities are still under discussion.

The design is expected to be finalized within the next few months. The entire project is expected to take 12 to 18 months to complete.

Sunnyvale residents and stakeholders are encouraged to monitor Town communications channels, including the website, social media and this weekly enewsletter, for future updates and additional opportunities to provide input.

At the Doris Padgett Public Library

402 Tower Place in Sunnyvale

Story Times for children ages two to five and their caregivers are held on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Story times include several books and a fun craft or project to take home!

December 10: Snowmen

December 17: Christmas

December 24: LIBRARY CLOSED

December 31: Happy New Year!

Library Hours - Upcoming Updates

The Doris Padgett Public Library will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, to allow staff to participate in the Town Hall Tree Lighting event.

The library will open at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, to allow staff to participate in the Employee Christmas Luncheon.

Get to know the Gang!

Learn more about this pet and others on our Petfinder page

Lexi, Lila, Lily, Louie, and Luka are 12-week-old puppies: The Shelter impounded five puppies running around in a nearby neighborhood, who have yet to be claimed. They are energetic and full of spunk, looking for their forever home. These pups would make a great addition to your family during the holiday season! Visit these guys and gals at 371 Long Creek or call (214) 862-4525 for more information.

We would love for you to share this with others and bring awareness to the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter's animals and services. If your family is ready to welcome a new member, we currently have many adoptable pets in our shelter looking for a loving home. Learn more by visiting our Petfinder page or calling (214) 862-4525.

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Subscribe to receive the Town’s weekly e-newsletter – NewsFlash – every Friday and when special situations occur.

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Visit TownofSunnyvale/Communication to sign up and learn more. You must register to receive these notifications via text, phone or email. Register at TownofSunnyvale/Alerts. Be sure to click all the weather alert options you want to receive.

Explore the Town's website at TownofSunnyvale.org for these and many more resources.