Winter recreation guide now available
Give the gift of an experience this holiday season. Browse the winter recreation guide and find an abundance of activities and events to make this winter special. New programs this season: 

- Youth t-ball, baseball and softball
- Meet out Local Heroes
- Decades Trivia
- The Crafting Corner

Community Leaders Quarterly meeting
The Community Engagement and Compliance division hosts a quarterly leadership meeting for leaders from a variety of organizations in Anna. City staff from multiple departments will be in attendance to provide updates and answer questions. The meeting is open to all neighbors who are involved in HOA or community leadership or who are interested in learning more about how to be involved. Join us Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Anna Municipal Complex. 

12 Days of Anna starts on Saturday, Dec. 3
We are excited to spend the 12 Days of Anna with you! We have a variety of activities for all ages. Tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 3, we kick off the fun with our Tree Lighting event. 

Dec. 4 - Day 2: Letters to Santa 
Santa's helpers have provided the City with a special mailbox to collect all the letters to Santa from our young neighbors. The mailbox will be at the Anna Municipal Complex from Dec. 3 - Dec. 14.

Dec. 5 - Day 3: "Cruising with a Claus" Toy Drive deadline 
This weekend, we wrap up the Claus Holiday Toy Drive toy drive! Your donations would be greatly appreciated. We'll have a booth set up at the annual Tree Lighting event on Saturday, Dec. 3 to collect toys or you can bring toys on the final collection day, Monday, Dec. 5. Learn more. 

Dec. 6 - Day 4: Holiday Home Décor Craft - fees apply 
Spruce up your home with a new holiday doormat.

Dec. 7 - Day 5: Kids Craft 
Children, come by the Recreation office on Dec. 7 from 3-4:30 p.m. to make two ornaments. One to make and put on our tree in our Parks and Recreation lobby, and the other to take home for your own tree. 

Dec. 8 - Day 6: Senior Christmas Brunch 
Join other Anna neighbors (50+) for a special holiday spread brunch and some festive activities. 

Dec. 9 - Day 7: Elf on the Shelf Competition
Submit a photo of the most wacky, funny, or festive thing your scout elf has done this Holiday Season!

Dec. 10 - Day 8: Free ice skating at Municipal Complex 

Free ice skating at the Anna Municipal Complex on Dec. 10 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Skates are available as a part of the free event. 

Dec. 11 - Day 9: Christmas Tree Competition
All neighbors are invited to participate in the Christmas Tree decorating contest. Submit a photo of your most decked out tree for a chance at a prize.

Dec. 12 - Day 10: Gingerbread House Competition 

Adults and children alike are invited to show off their homemade gingerbread masterpieces. Bring in your gingerbread house on Monday, Dec. 12 to the Anna Municipal Complex lobby to enter our competition. There is a youth and adult category. Submissions will be on display until Dec. 22. Competition rules. 

Dec. 13 - Day 11: Anna Rivals: Santa’s Sleuths
Do you have what it takes to come up on top? Compete against your peers in this free City-wide competition hosted through the Eventzee App. There is a challenge for everyone to enjoy. 

Dec. 14 - Day 12: Holiday Lights Display Competition
All neighbors are invited to participate in the outdoor Christmas lights decorating contest. Submit a photo of your decked out house and/or yard for a chance at a prize.

Bonus - Holiday Cookbook
Celebrate the holidays with food and family! Submit your favorite holiday food recipe to be published in our city of anna digital holiday cookbook. This special holiday cookbook will feature all our neighbors' most precious recipes and traditions for us all to enjoy! From appetizers, to entrees, to desserts, we are hungry for it all!  We hope you will find inspiration and community within its pages. 

Christmas Tree safety
As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. The NFPA provides a wealth of safety information to help ensure the holiday season is a safe one.

- Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.
- Use lights that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.
- Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.
- Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
- Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

Weekly Reminders  

- City Council meetings are broadcast over the internet. To tune in, visit the Agendas and Minutes webpage and choose the appropriate meeting date. The webpage provides a complete archive of all City-related meetings, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

- Have a question or comment for City officials? Contact us.

- Want to be part of our team? We're always looking for outstanding individuals to help us make Anna better. Check out our employment page.