Council Town Hall Meetings: Irving residents are encouraged to come out and meet with newly elected Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne and City Council members from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the following Town Hall Meetings.
- Aug. 2, Irving Mall, 3880 Irving Mall (lower level, food court entrance)
- Aug. 10, Ranchview High School, 8401 Valley Ranch Parkway East
Book Release Party: Teens, grades 6-12, are invited to celebrate the release of Kiersten White’s new book, “Supernaturally,” at 2 p.m. July 28 at the Irving Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd. This free event will feature games, trivia, crafts and snacks.
Special Work Session: A special City Council Work Session meeting to review financial matters associated with the proposed Entertainment Venue is set for 1 p.m. July 29 at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. The meeting is open to the public and will air live on ICTN 2 (Time Warner Ch. 95, Verizon Channel 31) and www.ictn.tv. View agenda online.
Volunteer Opportunity: The Irving Arts Center is seeking nominations for volunteers to serve on the Advisory Grant Review Panel starting in September. Volunteers may be nominated by colleagues or apply at www.irvingartscenter.com under the “Get Involved” section. Deadline for nominations is Aug. 1. For more information, call (972) 252-4403.
South Irving Library Community Input Meetings: The Irving Public Library invites residents to review plans for the new South Irving Library by participating in a community input meeting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 or Aug. 11 in the City Council Conference Room at City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Construction is slated to begin in 2012. For more information, call (972) 721-2628. Residents also can provide input online.
Police Community Meeting: A community meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Heritage Senior Center, 200 S. Jefferson St., to inform residents and businesses about the Police Department Problem Solving Team’s plan to create a safer southeast Irving.
Grease Collection Bags: The City of Irving is offering grease collection bags to help residents prevent costly sewer overflows. The bags can be purchased at the Customer Service counter on the first floor of City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd., for 60 cents each plus sales tax. For more information, call (972) 721-2411. Watch this ICTN video on YouTube to learn more about proper grease disposal.
Educational Opportunity: The class, Environmental Sustainability and the Economy, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, to teach students the right questions to ask when researching investment opportunities in the environmental field. Register for this free educational opportunity online or for more information, call (972) 742-2296.
Educational Opportunity: As part of the slow food movement, Bring on the Chef, is being held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Heritage Senior Center, 200 S. Jefferson St. The class will discuss the benefits of cooking at home with local produce. Participants will be treated to tasty fare prepared by the chef. Register for this free educational opportunity online or for more information, call (972) 742-2296.
Educational Opportunity: The class, Greywater Irrigation Systems, is being offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18 to teach residents about irrigation methods using water from sources within the home, like sinks and washing machines. Register for this free educational opportunity online or for more information, call (972) 742-2296.
Child Immunizations: Free immunizations will be given to 500 eligible VFC-eligible, school-aged children at the Back to School Fiesta from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at Irving Mall, on the lower level near the food court. Screenings will begin at 2 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have a shot record. For more information, call (972) 255-0571.
Disaster Training: Members of the Irving community are invited to become a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member. A free, two-day training is being offered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 24-25 at the Irving Police and Fire Training Academy, 2603 Esters Road. Participants will be trained to be self-sufficient for up to 72 hours following a major incident and learn how to provide critical support to professional first responders, assistance to disaster victims, and how to spontaneously organize volunteers at disaster sites. Because space is limited, residents are encouraged to register by Sept. 1 by calling (972) 721-2184. Watch this ICTN video on YouTube to learn more about CERT.
Special Storytime: Singer and storyteller Miss Jo will lead a storytime for children with learning differences at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 10 at the West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road. The event will feature songs, large-format books and a surprise visit by Honey Bunny. For more information, call (972) 721-2691.
Buck-a-Book Children’s Book Sale: The Friends of the Irving Public Library will host a special children’s discount book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 13 and 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Irving Central Library, 801 W. Irving Blvd. Every book will sell for $1 and proceeds will benefit the library.
Supplies for Success: Make a difference in a child’s life through the Supplies for Success Drive. Sponsored by the mayor and the Irving Fire Department, the drive will provide school supplies to Irving ISD children from low-income families. Purchase school supplies and make donations at any Irving fire station through Aug. 7. To make a financial contribution, make checks payable to Irving ISD and mail to P.O. Box 152637, Irving, TX 75015-2637. For more information, email tcantu@irvingisd.net. Parents and guardians of children in need of school supplies should contact the school counselor. View the Supplies for Success wish list as well as a list of fire station locations at www.cityofirving.org.
Grant Applications: Grant funding, between the amounts of $250 and $1,500, is available to neighborhood associations for neighborhood beautification, special events, newsletters and website development. To be considered, submit completed application by Oct. 7. Award recipients will be notified by Oct. 28. For more information, call (972) 721-2533.
Cat Adoption Special: Through Aug. 26, the Irving Animal Care Campus (IACC), 4140 Valley View Lane, is sponsoring a Free Feline Friday promotion where cats 6 months and older are available for free adoptions every Friday (limit two cats per household). Cats will be vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered or come with a voucher for free sterilization. For more information, call (972) 721-2256.
Communication Survey: A communication survey has been developed and posted to the city website to obtain input from residents about the communication tools used to promote city services and programs. Residents can provide input on the “City Spectrum” newsletter, Irving Community Television Network and designate what types of information they find important. The survey can be found at www.cityofirving.org/publicinput.
