*PROGRAMS AND EVENTS HAPPENING IN HARKER HEIGHTS*

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*_HUMAN RESOURCES:_*


* The City is currently taking applications for the following positions:
* Telecommunicator

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*_STEWART C. MEYER PUBLIC LIBRARY:_*


* Check out the City of Harker Heights? Eclipse website at [link removed] Here you will find educational resources, tips for residents and businesses, and updates on upcoming programs regarding the two eclipse events! The total eclipse will be on Monday, April 8, 2024. Our City looks forward to this community experience and encourages everyone to be prepared! Check the website often for updates!
* Kids like e-books and e-audiobooks, too! The Library offers Early World of Reading, Tumble Books, Tumble Math, Overdrive, and the recently added SimplyE through its Virtual Library options! Download the Library?s free SimplyE E-reader App and get access to thousands of titles in e-book and electronic audiobook formats in world languages. All you need is your Library card to access these new resources made possible for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The Library has a wealth of information, books, and more at our Virtual Library at [link removed] Visit for education, information, entertainment, and more! All you need is your Stewart C. Meyer Harker Heights Public Library Card!

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*_ACTIVITIES CENTER:_*


* The Activities Center is looking to expand its offerings and needs your help! Volunteers are needed for all programs and event. If you are interested in volunteering please reach out to Sara Gibbs at [email protected] or 254.953.5493

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*_ATHLETICS:_*


* Registration for Youth Basketball opens October 4 until November 15th.
* The 2024 Youth Sports Schedule will be released to the public in October 2023.

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*_SENIOR RECREATION:_*


* Active Seniors (50+) are invited to PLAY a variety of recreational activities and games on Thursdays from 12:00 pm ? 1:45 pm at the Recreation Center. Each month will be a new activity to keep you moving and having fun. This is a great opportunity to exercise and socialize with friends. October?s activity will be Pickleball!
* Join us for Crafty Connection on Monday, October 30 from 2:00 pm ? 4:00 pm. Seniors can bring a craft project they are working on at home to socialize and show other crafters. If participants don?t have a craft project they don?t have to worry a craft will be available for them at the Recreation Center.

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*_RECREATION CENTER:_*


* Open Gym Summer Hours are:

o Mondays & Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. ? 4:45 p.m.: Basketball

o Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. ? 4:45 p.m.: 12U Open Gym

o Thursdays 2:00 p.m. ? 4:45 p.m.: Volleyball

o Fridays 2:00 p.m. ? 4:45 p.m.: Wheelchair Basketball


* To participate in open gym you must obtain a Civic Rec check in card; which is free to open an account and get a card. If you are a resident of Harker Heights there is no fee and you would need to bring proof of residency. Non-resident do have to pay a fee and they are 17 yrs. old & Under: $3, 18-49 yrs. old: $5, and Seniors (50+): $3.

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*_SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS:_*


* The Harker Heights Farmers Market season continues through October every Saturday from 9:00 am ? 12:00 pm at City Hall (305 Miller?s Crossing). For more information, contact Sara Gibbs at 254-953-5493. ONLY 2 SATURDAY?S LEFT.

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*_GET OUTDOORS (GO) HEIGHTS:_*


* Community Gardens: Did you know you can grow food through winter? Fight the heat by planting in the Fall. Plots are available at Carl Levin Park Community Garden & Kern Park (Free) Community Garden. Rentals are for six months or one year. To pay and register for your plot, please go to the Harker Heights Rec Center, 307 Miller?s Crossing.

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*_POLICE DEPARTMENT: _*


* The Community Services Division is collecting new children?s bicycles for our Blue Santa program from now until December 10th.*__*
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