Thursday, June 26 — City staff presented a summer and fall events calendar for Farmers Branch parks and venues and asked board members to help with volunteer signups; the board noted active construction on Farmers Branch Lane could complicate access for the Independence Day celebration and other events.

Lori, a staff member who presented the calendar, listed programs running June 23 through Sept. 30 including art camps, a girls’ history camp (July 14–18), passive programs (paint‑the‑rocks and monthly family activities), and a July 3 Independence Day celebration. Lori said volunteers will assist with seating and ushers and that a volunteer sign-up sheet had been circulated.

Lori also announced Christmas tea reservations will go on sale Monday, Aug. 11, to be held at Venue 1842 over two weekends on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 with 11 a.m. seatings; last year’s event sold out quickly. A classic car show will run Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; public admission is free and classic-car registration is $25.

Board members asked about construction along Farmers Branch Lane near William Dodson Park and whether it will be complete before the July 3 event. City staff said drainage work is planned in coming years and that the project may still be active for the holiday; members urged better detour signage after reporting an 18‑wheel truck became stuck because signs were unclear. Staff confirmed the park will be closed on Friday, July 4, and Monday, Sept. 1 for holidays and said they will provide signage and point event attendees to alternate parking at Metro Square on North Ward Road for large events.

No votes were taken; staff will continue event planning and volunteer coordination and will follow up on signage and construction timing with public works.