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by Teresa Forsythe Warren

Plan a trip to a pump station, find out about the city election process, or use the tool trailer for a park beautification project – these are just a few of the free resources and educational programs available through the City of Allen and related organizations. A complete resource book will be available at the upcoming Educator’s Expo on September 25 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Ron Gentry Training Center, Central Fire Station, 310 Century Parkway.

The Educator’s Expo is an annual event hosted by City staff to provide information about all the programs, projects and resources available to anyone that plans educational activities. The Expo also provides the ability to meet and visit with program representatives.

Some of the programs offered include:

Mayor’s Office City Hall Tour

Meet the Mayor

Fire Department Station Tours

Bunker Gear/Apparatus Display (includes child-size bunker gear)

Mobile Classroom

Citizen’s Fire Academy and Explorer Post 1953

Allen Heritage Guild

History Videos

Field Trips

Parks and Recreation

Tool Trailer Program

Urban Forestry Field Trips

Volunteer Opportunities for Scouting groups

Police Department

Animal Shelter Field Trips, Volunteer Opportunities, Pet Care Presentations

Community Relations Programs on topics such as identity theft, child safety seat installation and stranger danger

Citizen Police Academy and Explorer Post 2000

Library

Tours

Preschool Story Times

Homework Zone

Code Enforcement

Programs on curb appeal and property maintenance

Collin County AgriLife Extension Service

4-H, Master Gardeners Association and Junior Master Gardeners

Community Services

Programs on Recycling, Waste Management, and Household Hazardous Waste

Environmental Programs on Water, Water Conservation

Scout Workshops

Lesson Plan Resources

Educator In-Service Workshops

Community Waste Disposal

Field Trip to Materials Recovery Facility

A detailed list of programs and resources is available through the 2007 Education and Outreach Guide currently posted online at www.cityofallen.org, click Community Services (under Accessing City Hall), Keep Allen Beautiful, Public Education and Outreach. The 2008 Education and Outreach Guide features additional programs and resources and will be posted online following the Educator’s Expo. Copies of the 2008 guide, resource give-aways, snacks and door prizes will be available at the Expo.

The Educator’s Expo is a project sponsored by Keep Allen Beautiful and the City of Allen. The Expo is free of charge; however, attendees are asked to RSVP so that adequate guides and resource information will be available. To RSVP, please call the City of Allen Community Services at 214-509-4552.