Work in Coppell Virtual Job Fair

Tuesday, October 25 | 10 am - 1 pm

If you find yourself daydreaming about joining the millions of others who have recently found new careers, it’s probably time for a new job. Find a career you’re passionate about at a company you love at the Work in Coppell Virtual Job Fair! The semi-annual event allows job seekers to check out several companies and positions in one place, connect with recruiters, and take control of their future all from the comfort of home or on the go with their mobile device. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore something new from 10 am – 1 pm, Tuesday, October 25.

Those interested in attending must register and complete their profile at coppell.easyvirtualfair.com before Monday, October 24.

Visit our website to see participating businesses and learn more!

Fill the Boot to Support MDA!

If you see firefighters with their boots in hand at intersections in Coppell this week, please consider dropping in a donation to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)! The Coppell Fire Department and the Coppell Firefighters Association Local 3178 will hit the streets for their annual Fill the Boot fundraiser today, October 20 and tomorrow, October 21. Donations will support MDA and its mission to accelerate research, advance care, and advocate for people and their families living with neuromuscular disease.

Individuals and local businesses can also show their support by donating online.

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Business Rent/Mortgage Assistance Grant Program

Has your small business endured financial distress due to COVID-19? All eligible small businesses in Coppell, as defined by the Small Business Administration, can apply for the Coppell Business Rent/Mortgage Assistance Grant Program to receive up to $10,000.

To qualify, a business:

- Must be located within the city limits of Coppell and must be in current compliance with the City of Coppell Code of Ordinances, including all applicable zoning and land use ordinances;
- Must not be in any litigation with the City of Coppell;
- Must have a physical store front in the City of Coppell;
- Must have a current utility bill showing a Coppell address for the business (or proof that utilities are covered through the rent payment for the business);
- Must attest that they have lost $10,000 or greater in sales/business over the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Visit the Business Rent/Mortgage Assistance Grant Program page for more details and to apply.

Early Voting Begins October 24

Early voting in the November 8 election runs from Monday, October 24 - Friday, November 4. Visit coppelltx.gov/election to find the nearest early voting location, learn what’s on the ballot and more.

As part of the election, Coppell voters will be asked to consider two propositions concerning the allocation of sales and use taxes paid on goods and services purchased within city limits. Reauthorization of the sales tax collection will NOT result in an increase to the sales tax rate.

Proposition A
Whether or not to continue the adoption of one-fourth of one percent sales and use tax to provide revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets for a four (4) year period.

The City’s Streets Infrastructure Maintenance Fund is funded by a one-fourth of one percent sales tax established and reauthorized by Coppell voters. The quarter-cent sales tax that supports this fund provides a stable source of revenue for the maintenance of City infrastructure and projects such as street and sidewalk repairs, sign and signal maintenance, pavement improvements, and ADA improvements.

Proposition B
Whether or not to continue the adoption of one-fourth of one percent sales and use tax for crime reduction programs for a ten (10) year period.

The City’s Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) is supported by a one-fourth of one percent sales tax established and reauthorized by Coppell voters. The quarter-cent sales tax that supports this fund helps ensure the safety of the community and allows public safety to take preventative actions that decrease the chances of a large-scale incident.

S. Belt Line Reconstruction Update

Progress continues on S. Belt Line as the weather starts to feel a little more like fall. Utility improvements will go through the end of this week, with roadway excavation and subgrade prep occurring this week and next. Concrete pours are scheduled for today and next Thursday. For more S. Belt Line Reconstruction updates, visit coppelltx.gov/beltline.

We Want Your Feedback!

Did you attend Kaleidoscope on Saturday, October 8? If so, please take a moment to share your thoughts! Complete this brief survey to share what you loved, and if there is anything that could be improved for next time. Thank you for celebrating Kaleidoscope with the City of Coppell!

Coppell Farmers Market Farm to Table Dinner

Saturday, October 22 | 5 pm
Coppell Senior and Community Center | 345 W. Bethel Rd.

Tickets are available now for the Coppell Farmers Market Farm to Table Dinner at 5 pm, Saturday, October 22!

For this year’s dinner we have an amazing lineup of food. Some items will be prepared by our talented vendors and others by professional chefs. All ingredients will be sourced from the Coppell Farmers Market!

Proceeds benefit market operations and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), through which customers receive $10 per visit when shopping with SNAP.

The Coppell Farmers Market is open from 8 am - noon every Saturday. Find product and vendor listings as well as driving directions at coppellfarmersmarket.org.

Gobble Wobble Registration Now Open!

Saturday, November 19 | 8 am
Andrew Brown Park East | 260 E. Parkway Blvd.

Registration is open for the 4th Annual Coppell Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run! Run (or walk) the 5K, take part in the Fun Run, or participate virtually!

Early Bird registration includes a Gobble Wobble t-shirt, and will end on Monday, October 24. Regular registration will end on Friday, November 11, but will not include a t-shirt. Registration is $35 for adults and $20 for children. Proceeds will be donated to Coppell Animal Services to provide food and other necessities to animals in need over the holiday season.

Learn more and register today!

Get Pumpkined by The CORE!

No tricks, just treats! Experience Halloween fun delivered and hidden right in your front yard for the kiddos to find! During your selected delivery time, staff members from The CORE will deliver two dozen mini pumpkins filled with candy to your front yard. For an additional fee, you can also receive a pumpkin bucket with more candy, crafts and prizes! Participants will have the option to return their pumpkins to The CORE between October 31 - November 6 for a refund of $0.50 per pumpkin.

Learn more about package pricing and register online. Delivery time slots will be available Monday - Friday, October 24 - 28. Available to Coppell residents only.

Teen Craft — Spooky Terrarium

Thursday, October 20 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Cozby Library and Community Commons | 177 N. Heartz Rd.

If you love Halloween, like spooky things, and want to try your hand at gardening, join us for a teen craft evening! During this event we will be creating spooky terrariums. Supplies are limited, so registration is encouraged, but not required. Provided supplies include terrarium jars, live plants, spooky decorations, soil and rocks.

Anti-Bullying Program

Saturday, October 22 | 2 pm
Cozby Library and Community Commons | 177 N. Heartz Rd.

The Cozby Library and Community Commons, in collaboration with Community Builders, will be hosting an Anti-Bullying event on Saturday, October 22. There will be a panel from the community, including the Coppell High School Resource Officer, a representative from the City of Coppell's Employee Experience department, and a mental health professional. Please join us for this very important topic.

Coppell Arts Center Foundation Inaugural ArtsGala

Saturday, October 22 | 7 pm
Coppell Arts Center | 505 Travis St.

Join us for a night of Rat Pack-inspired glitz and glamour at the Coppell Arts Center, as we celebrate and support the arts. Enjoy bites and sips, explore the Center, experience live performances, bid on festive auction packages – and know that your support for the inaugural ArtsGala is the foundation for amazing programs, cultural activities, events, and performances in the coming year. Tickets are $125 per person and are available for purchase online.

Mindfulness Practice

Sunday, October 23 | 2 pm
Cozby Library and Community Commons | 177 N. Heartz Rd.

Join guest instructor Sheela Singla for a guided mindfulness meditation practice on Sunday, October 23 at Cozby Library. Sheela is currently in training with UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center to become a certified mindfulness teacher. She will provide a brief introduction for new attendees and will cover different topics of interest at each monthly session.

Coppell Community Chorale: A Choir for All Ages

Sunday, October 23 | 3 pm
Coppell Arts Center | 505 Travis St.

Join us for a celebration of the beauty of choral music from childhood all the way to adulthood. The concert will feature the Coppell Children’s Chorus, Coppell High School Choirs, Ouachita Baptist University choirs and the Variations of the Coppell Community Chorale.

Tickets are available at coppellartscenter.org.

Budding Curiosity: Kaleidoscope Kit

Monday, October 24 | 10 - 11 am
Biodiversity Education Center | 367 Freeport Pkwy.

Light, shapes and colors make up the foundation of what we consider interesting and beautiful. A kaleidoscope is an imaginative combination of light, color, and shape. Join us as we explore different shapes and colors in nature and how light influences what we see. We will create a kaleidoscope you can take home to amaze your family.

Join the BEC staff for an education program that builds on a sense of wonder, inviting youth to explore nature and the world around them.Through activities and crafts, our program reinforces a foundation for developing positive impressions about nature. Adults are encouraged to actively participate with their children as we enjoy learning together. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and registration is required for each participant. For ages 3 - 5.

Outdoor Halloween Storytime

Tuesday, October 25 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cozby Library and Community Commons (Town Center Plaza) | 177 N. Heartz Rd.

Put on your Halloween costumes and join us outside in the plaza for stories, games, and a spooktacular time! The Friends of the Library will also be handing out Halloween goodies.

This program is designed for families with young children. All ages welcome. Town Center Plaza is located behind the library. We will be by the Storybook Walk near the YMCA.

In the event of adverse weather, the program will be moved to the Library Meeting Room.

Trick or Treat on the Trails

Friday, October 28 | 5 - 7 pm
Biodiversity Education Center | 367 Freeport Pkwy.

The Biodiversity Education Center is excited to offer a special annual treat: Trick-or-Treat on the Trails! Remember to dress up in your costume and bring your goody bag!

No registration required. Stations will be along the paved path running through Coppell Nature Park to offer plenty of space. Follow the one-way arrows on the path to visit each station. This is a Teal Pumpkin friendly event.

Scare on the Square

Saturday, October 29 | 9 am - Noon
Old Town Coppell | 768 W. Main St.

Come out to Old Town in your Halloween best to trick-or-treat with some of Coppell's local businesses at Scare on the Square! Participating businesses will be handing out treats from 9 am - noon.

Check out participating businesses

DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, October 29 | 10 am - 2pm
Coppell Justice Center Parking Lot | 130 Parkway Blvd.

Turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal at the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 29, in the Justice Center parking lot. Coppell police officers as well as Coppell Citizen’s Police Academy volunteers will be there to collect your unused medications from 10 am - 2 pm.

The DEA’s Drug Take Back Day is a national event encouraging citizens to remove unneeded medication from their homes in an effort to prevent medication misuse and addiction. Visit the DEA Take Back website for more information.

Trunk or Treat at The CORE

Saturday, October 29 | 6 - 8 pm
The CORE Parking Lot | 234 Parkway Blvd.

Put on your costume, grab your candy bucket, and come enjoy a fun, safe and interactive trick or treat experience through The CORE's parking lot! No registration required!

Are you interested in decorating your trunk (or truck) for the event? Registration is FREE, and the best decorated vehicle will win a three month membership to The CORE and a $50 gift card! Round up your family, school, business, or organization and deck out your trunk (or truck) for a chance to win! All participants should be prepared for around 1,000 children, and all candy must be pre-packaged and unopened.

Learn more and register your trunk today!

Coppell Arts Center Presents: Spamilton: An American Parody!

Friday, November 4 | 8 pm
Saturday, November 5 | 8 pm
Coppell Arts Center | 505 Travis St.

Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of seven, Spamilton is a side-splitting new musical parody of Broadway’s hit musical. It's the fictitious story of a very famous writer/director/star trying to save Broadway from mediocrity and oblivion. Along the way, this sharp and lovable genius not only takes aim at Broadway's current mega-hit, but manages to make hysterical mincemeat out of many classic and new Broadway shows.

Tickets are available at coppellartscenter.org.

Sunset Socials: Date Night in the Park

Saturday, November 5 | 7 pm
Andrew Brown Park East | 260 E. Parkway Blvd.

Bring your other half out to Andrew Brown East for a grownup date night in the park! Grab some dinner from a local food truck and sit back for a showing of Casablanca. This event is designed with adults in mind, so be sure to make your date night plans in advance to enjoy an evening for just the two of you!

Nature’s Workshop: Create a Bat

Wednesday, November 9 | 10 - 11 am
Biodiversity Education Center | 367 Freeport Pkwy.

Bats are amazing mammals. They fly, use sonar, sleep upside down and can each eat up to 5,000 insects per evening! Despite this, their anatomical structure is not very different than ours. Join us as we learn about physiology and habits of bats as we create a project which simulates how bats fly, eat and sleep.

Expand your passion for learning about nature by creating a craft. Join us at the Biodiversity Education Center as we enjoy a mini educational lesson and create a craft together that you can take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and registration is required. For ages 6 - 8.

Exploring Nature Series: Mammals

Thursday, November 10 | 9 am - Noon
Biodiversity Education Center | 367 Freeport Pkwy.

Become a wildlife biologist! Discover what makes mammals unique among other animals and study the characteristics of some species you may encounter in Coppell Nature Park. Create a field guide to use as reference while looking for evidence along the trails.

The Exploring Nature Series content is similar to our popular Junior Master Naturalist program. It allows flexibility, but does not include certification. Participants are asked to wear appropriate outdoor clothing, including close-toed shoes that can get wet, and bring a water bottle. Space is limited and registration is required. For ages 9 - 12.