NewsFlash
Town of Sunnyvale - July 2, 2021
Town offices closed for Independence Day
Town of Sunnyvale offices will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.
- Animal Emergencies: (214) 862-4525
- Water Emergencies: (972) 251-0567
- Other Emergencies: 9-1-1
Facilities will re-open on Tuesday, July 6.
The Town of Sunnyvale's website will be down for maintenance beginning Friday, July 2 at 5 p.m. Maintenance is expected to take about 48 hours.
Vaccination success!
According to Dallas County, 88% of Sunnyvale residents (age 18 and older) have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination! Sunnyvale has the highest percentage of vaccinated residents than any other city in Dallas County.
We are extremely proud of our community and all that you are doing to keep each other safe.
Board and Commission Vacancies
Mosquito dunks
As mosquito season reaches its peak, health officials urge the public to take protective measures by utilizing the ‘4Ds’ to reduce the risk of West Nile virus:
- DEET - All Day, Every Day: Whenever outside, use FDA approved insect repellents that contain DEET, picaridin or lemon-eucalyptus oil.
- DRESS: Wear long, loose fitting, light-colored clothing when going outdoors.
- DRAIN: All areas of standing water in or around your home where mosquitoes can lay their eggs.
- DAWN, DAY & DUSK: Limit your time outside as mosquitoes will bite at any time - day or night.
Mosquito dunks are available at Town Hall at no cost to you.
Sunnyvale Park Square businesses
Many of you have visited Sunnyvale Park Square, located next to Town Hall, but did you know that Sunnyvale Park Square has twenty one lease spaces? In fact, 20 of the spaces have been leased. Below is a list of businesses who have signed leases at Sunnyvale Park Square:
- Nutrition Hub
- Hope Coffee
- Lagow CPA
- Reunion Title
- Edward Jones
- Settlers Table
- The Texas Room
- Salser Development Group
- Tel Rep Marketing
- Penfold and Company
- Create Hope Ministry
- Therapy Inspired
- Meraki Beauty Bar
- Sunnyvale Wellness
- First Guaranty Bank (new remote legal office)
- Chasidy Nicole Photography
- Salon Jono
- GenesisCare Oncology
- Motion RX Physical Therapy
- enKindle Chiropractic
Swing by Sunnyvale Park Square and check them out!
CERT is coming to Sunnyvale!
Want to help your community in times of need? Join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)!
The EastTex Regional CERT (ETRC) is looking for new members who want to make a difference and help their community in a times of need. CERT helps train and organize communities at the local level to help during disasters. EastTex CERT is sponsored by the Rockwall County Office of Emergency Management, and is an all-volunteer organization that helps local law enforcement, fire, and emergency management when disasters strike, missing person searches, and public event support. EastTex CERT has over 200 active members and serves Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Collin, and Van Zandt Counties and the Town of Sunnyvale.
You and your family are invited to our next training class on July 24 and July 31 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Town Hall - 127 N. Collins Rd., Sunnyvale, TX 75182.
This is a FREE two-day class that will teach you many preparedness tips to help protect your family as well as the basic skills needed by all ETRC members. Although not required, you can choose to be an active member of the deployment team and be put on the call-out list for when an emergency warrants a deployment. If you're interested in signing up, visit our website and follow the links on the site. You will need to sign up for the class AND complete the application.
For questions, please call (214) 662-6848. All volunteers must go through a criminal background check. Ages 14 and over can take the class, but you must be 18 to join the active call-out team.
Check it out!
Children
Happy Birthday, America by Mary Pope Osbourne; illustrated by Peter Catalanotto
The author of the Magic Tree House series shares a heartwarming story of a family gathering together to celebrate the holiday.
Adult
The Letter Keeper by Charles Martin
Murphy Shepherd has spent his life helping the survivors of human trafficking heal their wounds and rebuild their lives. But when his own wife and daughter are kidnapped and trafficked, he struggles with his despair while desperately trying to find a lead that will bring them home.
Media
His Dark Materials: The Complete Second Season
The hit HBO series based on the bestselling novels by Philip Pullman continues on, as young Lyra meets a new, unexpected ally and discovers an artifact of unimaginable power that will shape her conflict with the Authority. Starring Dafne Keen, James McAvoy, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Interested?
Swing by the Library and "check it out!" Or, reserve the item by clicking the picture associated with each one. A wait-list is available if the item is unavailable at the time of check out.