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City of Anna Newsletter - September 2024

Published: August 30, 2024

Labor Day closures and trash services
City facilities will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. 

Trash and recycling routes will shift by one day. Monday routes will be picked up on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and each day will follow the same pattern for the rest of the week.

Contact CARDS at 877-592-2737 for questions concerning the holiday collection schedule. View the 2024 holiday schedule.

Episode 2: Mayor's Minute 
Join Mayor Pete Cain for a quick rundown of the latest City Council meeting! This week’s highlights include approvals for essential library equipment, updates to the Annual Service Plans, and a new construction contract for the Pecan Grove Trail project. Stay informed and watch the full meeting anytime at www.annatexas.gov/watch

Outside learning teaches focus
Join Miss Julie for five weekly classes with your child, outside, for joyful, purposeful, child-led play. Program is based on Tinkergarten curriculum and the season skill is "Focus."

The class will leverage the captivating natural world to teach kids building blocks of focus – noticing what is happening in our biome in a fun, playful way. 

Fridays, Sept. 20 and 27, Oct. 4, 18, and 25 from 10 - 11 a.m. The program is intended for children ages 18 months to 8 years. 
Hobby Horsing added to event
Saddle up for AnnaFest! Enjoy western games, armadillo races, live shows, Texas flavors and photo ops with a live longhorn on Oct. 5 at the Municipal Complex. 

Performances by Brave Combo and Ballet Folklórico. Beer and Wine garden presented by the Greater Anna Chamber of Commerce. 

We are looking for volunteers for AnnaFest. Volunteers help make this event the best they can be for neighbors of all ages.

Fall programming registration is open
Here are some of the exciting events and programs coming up in Anna this fall:

  • Shining Stars - Adaptive Soccer: A soccer program designed for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities starting Sept. 10.
  • Women’s Self-Defense Clinic: Learn situational awareness and basic defense techniques with the Anna Police Department on Sept. 19 and 26.
  • Creature Teacher Animal Adventure: Embark on a fun-filled journey with exotic animals on Sept. 28 at Slayter Creek Park.
  • Mini Monster Wreath Craft: Scare up some giggles with a colorful monster wreath on Oct. 11.
  • Pumpkin Paint Pour: Learn the fun technique of paint pouring with pumpkins as your canvas on Oct. 18.
  • Yarn Owl Craft: Create a cute owl to add to your fall decorations on Nov. 8.

For a full list of events and programs, check out the Fall Recreation Guide at AnnaTexas.gov/RecGuide.

Parks Advisory Board
Online services launch January 2025
Weekly Reminders   
  • City Council meetings are broadcast over the internet. To tune in, visit the Agendas and Minutes webpage and choose the appropriate meeting date. The webpage provides a complete archive of all City-related meetings, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 
  • Have a question or comment for City officials? Contact us
  • Want to be part of our team? We're always looking for outstanding individuals to help us make Anna better. Check out our employment page

Mayor Pete Cain 
Mayor Pro Tem Stan Carver II 
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Elden Baker
Kevin Toten Jody Bills 
Kelly Patterson-Herndon Lee Miller 

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