December 2015

Santa will be "Home for the Holidays"

Santa is coming to the Friendswood PublicLibrary Monday, December 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m.416 S Friendswood Dr., Friendswood

Take your picture with Santa, enjoy cookies andpunch, and a holiday-themed craft.

Donate to Blue Santa

Blue Santa is a community service program that hasbeen around for more than two decades, sponsored bythe Friendswood Police Officers Association. It is allabout bringing hope and joy to families struggling tomake ends meet during what may be the toughest timeof the year.

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A Puppy or Kitten for Christmas? Be sure to thinkthings through

Many children and adults love the idea of giving or gettinga surprise pet for Christmas. The concept itself isn't a badone, unless it's not well thought out.

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Holiday Lighting Contest Registration for the 4th Annual DECK THE HOUSE Holiday Lighting Contest is nowopen! The Official Entry Form is available at ffaionline.com/deckthehouse

Entry deadline is December 9. There is no cost for participation and the contest is open to allhomes located in the City of Friendswood.

Participants will be narrowed down by a panelof judges to 5 finalists and then it's up to you! Participating homes will also be included onthe "2015 Lights 2 See List," available fordownload beginning December 12. This is afree, printable checklist to help you to take inthe sights and sounds of the season andsee some of the best decorated houses inFriendswood.

Vote for your favorite finalist to determine who will be the winner. Online voting beginsDecember 14 and closes at midnight, December 20. The winner is announced December 22. Visit facebook.com/friendswoodarts or ffaionline.com/deckthehouse for contest details.

Christmas Safety tips As families prepare for Christmas, the City of Friendswood FireMarshal's Office urges residents to consider fire safety whendecorating. Christmas trees are an essential part of Christmas for many familiesbut can be dangerous when not properly cared for.

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Storm damage assistance available

If you had damage caused by the storms inOctober, individual assistance may be available toyou, including disaster grants, low interest loans,crisis counseling unemployment assistance, andassistance with Social Security and Veteran'sbenefits.

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Friendswood NewsLibrary Pavers Sale ends soonDec 31As part of the Library's renovation and expansion, pavers will be installed.

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Pet Fostering ProgramFriendswood Animal Control Volunteers and Staff launch program.

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Leaf Removal Did you know tha t grass and leaves ca n be harmful to ourwaterways? Many leaves will naturally fall into waterways, buta s homeowners, we should be mindful not to upset nature'sbalance.

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Start 2016 off right Save $20 on 16 class punch cards for City's Adult FitnessProgram. December 28 through January 8, 2016, punch cards(except Senior punch cards) will be reduced by $20. Cards can be purchased in class (only with checks), online witheither Visa or MasterCard, or at City Hall with cash, check, Visa,or MasterCard. The cards can be used for any City of Friendswood Adult FitnessClasses, including various Zumba® classes, Weight Training,Yoga, Pilates, and Camp Gladiator. Punch cards never expire.

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