EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE AND FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNTS

The Parks and Recreation Department began the Easter festivities with the Easter Egg Scramble.  Over 340 parents and children braved the chilly winds to hunt for candy and prize eggs. 

Later that evening, the Easter Bunny hid over 1200 candy-stuffed eggs and the two golden prize eggs for the Flashlight Egg Hunt.  Over 320 children and parents were on hand for the fun.  It was really neat hunting for the eggs in the dark with flashlights.

DOGGIE BONE HUNT

The first Doggie Bone Hunt was attended by approximately 60 dogs and 100 pet owners.  Both large and small dogs were at the park looking for hidden dog bones, including prize bones.  There was a guess the number of bones contest and DiRty DaWgz of Sachse provided coupons for everyone.


2007 SERVICE AWARDS


Service awards were presented at the Sachse Employee Appreciation Luncheon held at the Woodbridge Pavilion in December.  Those receiving awards were (from left to right) Chris Burns, 5 years; Steve Montgomery, 10 years; Kenneth Carpenter, 5 years; Janet Kendrick,   15 years; Vickie Dickerson, 20 years; Alan Dickerson, 10 years; Elizabeth Labori, 5 years; and Chris Holland, 15 years.  Those receiving awards but not present for the picture were Vernon Doggett, 10 years; Chris Mougia, Jeremy Lewis, Brian Belcher, James Marple, Rene Salinas, Jr., Robert Knappage, Deborah Ortiz and Merrilee Rogers, all receiving 5 year awards. 
 

HISTORICAL SOCIETY HIGHLIGHTS PAST SUCCESS

The long-range plan of the Historical Society is to provide the citizens of Sachse and the city's founding families an avenue to preserve the history of Sachse.  The museum is a tool for educating the younger generations on the history of the city.

The Historical Society set goals for 2007 which include collection cataloging, expanding the traveling display, creating policies and procedures for building and operations, research and recording Sachse development, installing a flag pole and lighting, landscaping, and building a gazebo and sidewalks.


(Pictured from left to right: Lloyd Henderson, Mark Conant, Karen Reed, Jeff Haupt, Virginia Stone, Joe Stone, Bill Siebert and Eberhard Herrmann.  Courtesy Photo)

Officers for 2007 are: President - Karen Reed; Vice President- Lloyd Henderson; Treasurer - Joe Stone; and Secretary - Virginia Stone.  Other board members include Pat Aston, Roger Brand, Mark Conant, Jeff Haupt, Eberhard Herrmann and Bill Siebert.  If you are interested in membership, annual dues are $10 for an individual or family and $50 for a corporate membership.  The Sachse Historical Society meets every third Saturday of the month from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the museum, 3033 Sixth Street.  Everyone is welcome to come hear what the Society is planning.     

The museum opens every second and fourth Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, every Tuesday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, and any time by appointment for visitors and tours.  If you or a group are interested in visiting the museum and cannot do so during operating hours.

The Historical Society is selling navy blue and white afghans depicting the history of Sachse.  They are $49.95 and are now available at the museum.

For more information or to schedule a tour, please call President Karen Reed at 972.463.5259 or Treasurer Joe Stone at 972.495.1231.
 


SACHSE SHARES

A program affiliated through the Sachse Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors is helping beautify Sachse.  Each month, volunteers will caravan to a specific location in need of repairs or sprucing up.  This is a great way to get involved with the City and make a difference in the community.  With just a few hours of time you can be involved in this community project that will leave you feeling great as well as being appreciated by the people you help. 

If you know of a person in need of Sachse Shares services or if you would like more information, please contact Cyndi Mitchell, Committee Director, at cyndi@officeresourcegroup.com or contact the Chamber of Commerce at 972.496.1212.

  
 FOR INFORMATION ON SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, GO TO THE EDUCATION PAGE.


FOR INFORMATION ON BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL IN SACHSE:

Click here to go to the Sachse Sports Association Baseball website.  

Click here for Sachse Girls Softball (slow pitch) Association website.

Click here for Lake Cities Girls Fast Pitch Association website.


 SACHSE/WYLIE EXCHANGE CLUB

The Sachse/Wylie Exchange Club is a group of men and women working to make America a better place to live through one national project, prevention of child abuse and other community service projects. Come have breakfast with us the first three Fridays of each month.  

Place:  Woodbridge Golf Club from 7:30 to 8:30 am
Breakfast will be served from the menu.  Cost is $5.00.

Come join us!!  For information, call Vicki Franzen, President, at 972.495.1764 or 214.914.4433.


SACHSE LION'S CLUB

The Sachse Lion's Club invites anyone interested in becoming a member to attend a meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at Steak Kountry, 7010 Highway 78 at 6:30 pm. The Lion's Club participates in several fundraisers throughout the year, including the Sewell Elementary pancake breakfast, where half of the proceeds go back to the Sewell PTA and the turkey leg food booth at the Sachse Fallfest.  The funds raised benefit several organizations including the Blind Leader Dog program and Air Challenge, a program that takes disabled children for airplane rides.  They also support the Vision Impaired Olympics summer camp for kids.  The Lion's Club also assists with building Habitats for Humanity.


MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers)

The Mothers of Preschoolers have a group meeting in Sachse on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:00 until 11:30 am. They meet at Park Lake Church, 3702 Sachse Road, in Sachse.  The cost per meeting is $10 and child care is provided.  Please email mops@parklakechurch.com for more information.

MOPS is an international organization.  Its purpose is to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers (infant through kindergarten) to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader.  The moms meet for breakfast, have guest speakers, participate in discussion groups, and have fun creating crafts.


MOMS CLUB OF MURPHY/SACHSE, TEXAS

The MOMS Club of Murphy/Sachse, Texas is a non-profit support group for at-home moms providing monthly meetings and activities for moms and their children.  Activities include monthly meetings with guest speakers, playgroups, park days, MOMS Night Out, field trips and more fun stuff.  They also participate in service projects to benefit children in the community.

For more information, please send an email to murphy_sachse_moms@yahoo.com.    Click here to go to their website.

 
CANCER FELLOWSHIP MEETS MONTHLY

The Cancer Fellowship meets every first Monday of the month at First United Methodist Church in Sachse, 1520 Blackburn Road, at 7:00 pm.  The Cancer Fellowship is open to all who have been touched by cancer.  Please join the group for a time of fellowship and friendship.

For more information, contact Jo Ann at 972.496.2720 or email her at cancerfellowship@hotmail.com.


Other Organizations::

Various organizations available to Sachse residents include FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY, SACHSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SACHSE PET PALS, FALLFEST ASSOCIATION, SACHSE SPORTS ASSOCIATION, AND SACHSE TOASTMASTERS CLUB.

For more information, click here.