011519 MLK Day Events and Closings (Jan. 2019)
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MLK, Jr. Day Events and Closings - City Offices Closed Jan. 21
DENTON, TX, Jan. 15, 2019 - City of Denton offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in
observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday.
Parks and Recreation
The City of Denton Parks and Recreation Department is co-sponsoring an MLK, Jr. Day
celebration titled, “Honoring the Dream, While Continuing the Journey.” The event begins at 11
a.m. with a youth flag football game at Fred Moore Park (500 S. Bradshaw St.) and concludes
with a program at the MLK, Jr. Rec Center (1300 Wilson St.) honoring Dr. King at 3:30 p.m.
Dinner will be served immediately following the program. There will also be a rally and march
led by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. beginning at 2 p.m. at the UNT Union Building. The
celebration is free and open to residents of all ages. For additional information, visit
www.dentonparks.com.
MLK Jr. Rec Center will be closed to the public on Monday, Jan. 21, but will open at 3 p.m. for
the celebration event.
Denton Natatorium, Denia Rec Center, North Lakes Rec Center, Denton Civic Center, Denton
Senior Center, American Legion Hall Senior Center, and Goldfield Tennis Center will be closed
on Monday, Jan. 21.
North Lakes Driving Range will be open regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Libraries
All libraries will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Jan.
22.
Solid Waste and Recycling
There will be no curbside trash, recycling, or yard waste collection on Monday, Jan. 21.
Collection will be delayed one day during the week.
The City of Denton Landfill at ECO-W.E.R.C.S will be open from 7 a.m. to noon on Jan.
21. Check www.dentonrecycles.com or your Residential Solid Waste & Recycling Service
Calendar for current schedule information.
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Animal Services
The Linda McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21. To
report an animal non-emergency, call a duty officer at (940) 349-8181 and press option 8.
Public Safety
Public safety personnel will be on duty during the holiday. The Denton Police Department can be
reached at their non-emergency number, (940) 349-8181. In case of an emergency, dial 911.
Utilities
Customer Service will be closed on Jan. 21. To report a utility service emergency, call utilities
dispatch at (940) 349-7000.
Airport
Denton Enterprise Airport administrative offices will be closed on Jan. 21. The air traffic control
tower will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the airfield will remain open 24 hours per day.
On behalf of the City of Denton employees, have a safe and happy holiday.
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