Coppell Weekly eNewsletter
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October Event Guide

Happy October! Check out a list of local events happening this month in our October Event Guide.

October also means it’s officially spooky season! If you’re ready to get in the spirit, you can find all of our Halloween events in one place at coppelltx.gov/halloween.

Apply for Boards and Commissions - Applications due TOMORROW!

Is there just something about sales tax and how it’s used to fund projects to improve our community that makes you smile? Consider serving on the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation! This board helps authorize the expenditure of proceeds of the 0.5-cent sales tax for numerous City projects.

This is just one of the many Boards and Commissions that help guide development, future needs, regulations, and more for Coppell. The City is currently seeking applications from residents who want to give back to their community and participate in local government. Boards and Commissions applicants must have lived in Coppell for at least one year and must be registered to vote in Coppell.

For a description of each Board and Commission or to apply, please visit coppelltx.gov/boards. Applications will be accepted through October 7. If you are unable to apply online or need assistance, please visit the City Secretary’s Office at Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Blvd., or call 972-304-3669.

City of Coppell to Hold Special Election November 8

The City of Coppell will hold a special election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, asking voters whether or not to reauthorize 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 Streets Infrastructure Maintenance Fund is funded by a quarter-cent 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. Since the inception of this one-quarter-cent sales tax, the City has collected more than $65 million for this purpose.

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 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. Since the inception of this one-quarter-cent sales tax, the City has collected more than $64 million dedicated to crime control and prevention.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 7 am – 7 pm. The deadline to register for the election is Tuesday, October 11. The Application for Ballot by Mail deadline is October 28, 2022. Early voting for both Dallas and Denton Counties begins Monday, October 24, 2022, and goes through November 4, 2022. For additional information, please visit coppelltx.gov/election.

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S. Belt Line Reconstruction Update

Look at that stretch of road! It is all coming together with concrete pours planned for Friday and Tuesday. For more Belt Line Reconstruction updates, visit coppelltx.gov/beltline.

Register to Vote by October 11

To cast your ballot in the upcoming November 8 election, you must be registered to vote by this Tuesday, October 11! Visit coppelltx.gov/election to check your status and complete your registration.

Kaleidoscope: A Celebration of Art & Cultures

Saturday, October 8 | 11 am - 3 pm
Andrew Brown Park East | 260 E. Parkway Blvd.

It’s a festival of color, culture, and music! Kaleidoscope: A Celebration of Art and Cultures is returning to Andrew Brown Park East on Saturday, October 8. Kaleidoscope highlights the diversity and unique aspects of the Coppell community through a display of art, culture, music, and more.

Attendees can enjoy unique and entertaining performances, browse the vendor marketplace, and purchase tastes from around the world from a diverse array of food trucks.

To learn more about Kaleidoscope, visit coppelltx.gov/kaleidoscope.

Kid Country Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, October 8 | 10 am - Noon
Kid Country Playground | 260 Parkway Blvd.

Celebrate, reminisce, and make new family memories at Kid Country on Saturday, October 8! Prior to Kaleidoscope, join Coppell Parks & Recreation to commemorate the 30 year anniversary of the original Kid Country build, and the 10 year anniversary of the rebuild in 2012 with music, giveaways, and fun! Early arrivers will even receive a free Kid Country commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last).

FCNP Nature and Forest Bathing

Saturday, October 8 | 10 am - Noon
Biodiversity Education Center | 367 Freeport Pkwy.

Join Laurence Turcios, Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, for a beautiful and inspirational program. Forest Therapy is a relational practice that brings people into deeper intimacy with natural places.

This program is hosted by the Friends of Coppell Nature Park FREE of charge. Registration is required. Open to adults 18+.

The General Store Now Open

October 7, 11 & 12 | 10 am - 3 pm
Coppell Senior and Community Center | 345 W. Bethel Rd.

Get a jump on your holiday shopping while helping those in need by stopping by The General Store at the Coppell Senior and Community Center! Find handcrafted jewelry, homemade goodies and more. The store will be open from 10 am – 3pm, Friday, October 7 as well as Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 12. Proceeds benefit the Knit Wits group, which supports the Love Thy Baby organization by donating knitted items to hospitals for babies in need.

For more information, please call 972-462-5136.

Coppell Farmers Market

Saturday, October 8 | 8 am - Noon
Old Town Coppell | 768 W Main St.

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 our Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) where 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.

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.

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.

Art, Sip, & Stroll with the Coppell Arts Council

Saturday, October 15 | 6 - 9 pm
Andrew Brown Park East | 260 E. Parkway Blvd.

Join the Coppell Arts Council for Art, Sip, & Stroll! The event celebrates the installation of several new sculptures throughout Andrew Brown Park East and will feature performances by the Coppell Community Orchestra, The Ballet Ensemble of Texas and the Coppell Community Chorale. The evening will conclude with an interactive performance by Dueling Pianos.

This year's event offers VIP, General Admission, and a combination ticketing package that includes VIP Admission to Art, Sip & Stroll and the Coppell Arts Center Foundation Gala on back to back weekends.

Tickets are available at coppellartscouncil.org.

Cozby Library Accepting Applications for Indie Author Fair

Calling all local authors! The Cozby Library and Community Commons is celebrating Indie Author Day with an Indie Author Fair on Saturday, November 5. If you’re an author who has published a book and would like to have a table at our fair, please fill out an application. This is an excellent opportunity for the indie community to come together and help local self-published and independent authors get discovered. It’s also a chance for readers to find new books written by fellow community members.

For more information, please stop by the Information Desk, call 972-304-3658 or email us!

Sunshine Room at The CORE is Open

Exciting news! The Sunshine Room at The CORE is back and open from 8 am - 12:30 pm, Monday - Friday! Monthly memberships are on sale now and are only available for purchase in-person at The CORE front desk. Day passes will also be available for purchase.

Learn more and view pricing.

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