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VOLUNTEERS?

Fall is here and summer vacation is over - the rains have started and hopefully the worst of the hot weather is behind us. Your community is open to receive your volunteer spirit -

We have volunteers who plan holiday lighting ceremonies and fun for all;

We have volunteers who remind us to recycle, reuse and to take care of our Earth;

We have volunteers who study our land use and how things can be made even better

We have volunteers who set up market days and sign up the entertainers and craft makers;

We have volunteers who help us learn about trees and who are planning a surprise for you come this November.

We have volunteers who inspect trails and plan for more parks;

We have volunteers restack books and find books for our littlest readers;

We have volunteers who make Leon Valley one of this Earth's nicest places - but we still need YOU to help us by considering being one of our treasured volunteers!

ARE YOU A VOLUNTEER?

Consider our volunteer interest form attached to this ENews. Return you form to City Hall and get involved in a great place to live, work, play, and enjoy! If you have an idea where you'd like to serve or a talent you wish to share - write a note and let her know. We welcome all volunteers - Leon Valley needs everyone to
build a sustainable community!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.

Leon Valley ENews - March 5, 2010

CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SPECIAL DATE - - FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010- JOINT MEETING WITH THE LEON VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Special Meeting - 5:30 p.m. - City Hall

First Reading and consideration of Resolution 10-007:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEON VALLEY APPROVING LARRY LITTLE- LEON VALLEY TOWN CENTER PROJECT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LEON VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND APPROVING THE LEON VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION’S (LVEDC) REQUEST FOR USE OF 4B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAXES IN EXCESS OF $10,000.00 FOR SAID PROJECT. FIRST READING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SPECIAL DATE - - MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010- JOINT MEETING WITH THE LEON VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m. - City Hall

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEON VALLEY APPROVING LARRY LITTLE - LEON VALLEY TOWN CENTER PROJECT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LEON VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND APPROVING THE LEON VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S (LVEDC) REQUEST FOR USE OF 4B ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAXES IN EXCESS OF $10,000 FOR SAID PROJECT. SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION.

Please see the City Calendar at http://www.leonvalleytexas.gov/Meetings.htm for dates of upcoming workshops, regular and special meetings and events.

LEON VALLEY GENERAL ELECTION - MAY 8, 2010 - INFORMATION
DATES TO REMEMBER:

March 8, 2010 - 5:00 p.m. - all applications for name to appear on the May 8, 2010 General Election ballot must be notarized, turned in and receipted
with the City Secretary before 5:00 p.m.

March 8, 2010 - 5:15 p.m. - drawing for place on ballot - Council Chambers - all candidates invited to attend.

March 15, 2010 - 5:00p.m. - all applications for write-in candidates, who want to be considered by the voters in the May 8, 2010 General Election, must be notarized, turned in and receipted with the City Secretary before 5:00 p.m.

March 16, 2010 - 5:00 p.m. - last day for a candidate to have a withdrawal request received by the City Secretary - this will remove a candidate from consideration in the May 8, 2010 General Election - must be receipted in by the City Secretary by 5:00 p.m. on this date..

Persons who have already filed for a place on the May 8, 2010 General Election Ballot: Chris Riley - Mayor and Jack Dean - Council Place No. 4

The Election Notice and information on candidates and the election process (in English and Spanish) is available at: http://www.leonvalleytexas.gov/ElectionInformation.htm

Leon Valley Volksmarch is coming - March 13, 2010 -
Leon Valley Library - start point 6425 Evers road - 8 am - noon - start times - finish by 3 pm

Once again, it's time for the LEON VALLEY VOLKSMARCH again! The Randolph Roadrunners Volkssport Club and the City of Leon Valley are sponsoring this family event - the walk is free, but if you want IVV credit - there is a $3.00 cost. The trail will be along park trails and city sidewalks - mostly flat except
for a few gentle rolling up and down grades and is suitable for strollers. This is a non-competitive walk, jog or run at your own pace and open to all! Families
are encourage to participate as a family fitness event - Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone registers for a START CARD and turn it in at the FINISH. This VOLKSMARCH will be one 10 km walk - route may be walked twice on the same start card for 20 km distance credit.

All of this information is from the Randolph Roadrunners website at http://www.randolphroadrunners.info/ They have a great flyer that gives additional information on the history of Leon Valley with their flyer for the LEON VALLEY VOLKSMARCH! Additional Volksmarch information is available at: http://www.ava.org/gen3/data/event_details.asp?eventid=84927.

SPRING Book Sale - Library Annex - ONLY TODAY - MARCH 5TH AND TOMORROW - MARCH 6TH LEFT! 10 am - 6 pm

This Thursday starts the Spring Book Sale at the Library Annex at the corner of Poss Road and Evers Road. Gently used books are collected throughout the year - adults and children, fiction and non-fiction, all types of books for the Friends of the Library's book sales. Great bargains and excellent selection. Sales end on Saturday at 6 pm - so mark your calendars now! Proceeds from these book sales benefit the Leon Valley public library programs, equipment and expansion plans. COME SUPPORT FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY!

Northwest Senior Citizens Club Annual Rummage Sale - Leon Valley Community Center - Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 9 am - 3 pm

The Northwest Senior Citizens Club of Leon Valley who meet Monday - Friday at our Community Center for exercise, cards, luncheons, games, and general fellowship and fun - have announced their Annual Rummage Sale to be held next Saturday from 9 am - 3 pm. This non-profit organization offers a great place
for our area Seniors to meet new friends and keep in touch with old friends. Their monthly calendar of events are posted on the City's website at: http://www.leonvalleytexas.gov/Seniors/NW%20Sr%20Calendar%20March%2010.pdf for March 2010.

The word is out and they've told us, "Come look for some great bargains - they will have everything from kitchen items, lamps, jewelry, dolls, games,
ceramics, crochet items, tablecloths, shoes, hats, tools, crafts, and more! We will also have food available and a wonderful bake sale."

This is another great opportunity to recycle! The "not wants" may be what you want!

Trade and Market Days also makes a return on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Leon Valley Community and Conference Centers
Check out http://www.leonvalleytradeandmarketdays.com/ for information on shopping hours and vendors' booths - this is a great chance to stock up on homemade items and gifts - and - fresh vegetables. Entertainment and food booths will also be available - and don't forget - this is the same day as our
LEON VALLEY VOLKSMARCH! Call Elvie at (210) 521-2007, ext. 2 for more information on booth rentals as a vendor and information in general about the entertainment and shopping at Leon Valley's Trade and Market Days! Come hear the SAUERKRAUT band - a big hit at local Oktoberfest coming
for our Leon Valley Volksmarch - right here in Leon Valley on March 13, 2010! Hear a sample of Sauerkraut's performing at http://www.sauerkrauts.com/Music.htm! TRY IT !

Residents will begin the gathering, clipping, cleaning for this year's Spring Clean Up. Beginning on March 15th - you can put your items out for the next week's pickup. Waste Management's truck will come down your street once to make pickups - so have everything at the curbside by 7:00 am - Monday, March 22nd.

Please note there is a size limit of 8 cubic yards, which is roughly a pile of debris 6 ft X 6 ft X 6 ft., for your items at curbside - you will need to contact Waste Management for a personal pickup if you have too much to put out.

REMEMBER - next cleanup isn't until the Fall 2010 - so this is your opportunity to have that old hot water heater, broken dresser, old mattress, branches, broken outdoor chair - removed.

Spring Clean Up Week - March 15 - 21, 2010 with collection beginning at 7:00 a.m. - Monday, March 22, 2010
Postcards will be arriving soon at your mailbox to let you know the details of the Spring Clean Up Week for 2010. The collection vehicles will only pass down each street ONCE and will proceed until the entire City Has been collected.

See the attached postcard for additional information on

DO's and DON'T's or call 681-1232 for any questions on the bulk pickup for March 22, 2010.

ONLINE BILLING AND PAYMENTS - for Municipal Court and for Leon Valley Water System Bills
Are you running late and havemissed your water bill due date - you can now log on to the City's website and pay your water bill through the website with
VISA or MASTERCARD.

Set up your account now for convenience - on vacation, just forget to pay the bill, ill or out of town on business - don't miss your deadline - pay online now!

Paying for a ticket from Leon Valley Municipal Court - those payments can also be made online at the City's website.

Go to https://leonvalleytx.municipalonlinepayments.com/site/Pages

Leon Valley's Mission Statement:
The City of Leon Valley will provide our community with a superior quality of life by balancing social equity, environmental stewardship and economic development to achieve sustainability