Farmers Market Opens and Strollin' with the Mayor
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|  The Grand Prairie Farmers Market will officially open for business at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, for the 2015 season. In addition to locally grown vegetables, meats, honey, pasta, spices, tamales and more, exciting activities are planned to kick off the season.
- USA Olympian and native Texan Johnny Quinn will make a special appearance.
- The market will feature live music and entertainment.
- Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen invites residents to join him for a stroll downtown. The Strollin' with the Mayor event, beginning at 8:30 a.m., features a two-mile walk through the downtown area, beginning and ending at Market Square. Mayor Jensen plans to announce future dates for the 2015 Cyclin' with the Mayor program. The Cyclin' with the Mayor bike rides are planned for April through November as part of the Get Fit GP community health initiative.
- Numerous groups - including various city departments and Get Fit GP - will have booths at Market Square. Don't miss the Parks, Arts and Recreation department's photo booth!
Farmers Market will be open every Saturday, March 28 to December 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St. For more information, call 972-237-4599.
"Strollin' with the Mayor" is part of the city's Get Fit GP citywide wellness initiative connecting residents to local resources for improving health through physical fitness and healthy food options. |
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 Celebrate spring with an egg hunt!
Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.-noon
Lynn Creek Park, 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway
972-237-8100
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Easter Egg Swim at Kirby Creek
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Bring the kids for an easter egg extravaganza on Saturday, April 4, 1-3 p.m. at Kirby Creek Natatorium, 3201 Corn Valley Dr. Enjoy an easter egg hunt in the heated indoor pool, face painting and a bounce house. Cost is $3 per person (children younger than 2 are free). Parents may swim with their children. For more information, call 972-263-8174.
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| City Releases 'My GPTX' Mobile App for Residents |
| Grand Prairie residents can download the latest version of the My GPTX mobile app - a convenient tool for keeping in touch with your city -- from iTunes for iPhone/iPad or Google Play for Android. The app allows users to report issues to city staff (such as code violations, potholes, street light outages, etc.), track service requests, access the city's phone and email directory, look up council district, trash and recycling days, nearest park and more. My GPTX (formerly named Snap and Send) is free to download and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices. Learn more at gptx.org/app |
Great Shows Coming to Uptown
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Don't miss the fun at Grand Prairie's Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St. MainStreet Musicals/Dallas presents three new performances selected by theatre and film legends John Lithgow and Michael Mayer:
Monday, April 6, 8 p.m.
Merton at the Movies
Tuesday, April 7, 8 p.m.
The Gig
Wednesday, April 8, 8 p.m.
How Green Was My Valley
Also at the Uptown Theater, don't miss:
Saturday, April 18, 7 p.m.
The Quebe Sisters
Grace, Sophia and Hulda raise their fiddles, play and sing in three-party harmony. They perform a refreshing blend of swing, vintage country, bluegrass, jazz and Texas-style fiddling.
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Unlimited Landfill Visits at Trash Off
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Clean house and get rid of your junk during the next Trash Off at the Grand Prairie Landfill on Saturday, April 4. Residents are allowed an unlimited number of trips to the landfill on this special day from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 Friday Nights in April
at 7 p.m.
The Summit
2975 Esplanade
Bring the entire family, lawn chairs or a blanket. Food and beverage concessions available. No outside food or drink allowed in the park. Admission is free!
April 3 - Eddie Irving and the Classic Swing Band
April 10 - Shoot Low Sheriff
April 17 - 4 Ever Young & Reflections
April 24 - Mood Swings All-Star Combo
Concerts in the Park are sponsored by the Grand Prairie Arts Council and city of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation. For more information, call 972-642-2787 or visit artsgp.org
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City Seeks Restaurant for Former Fire Station No. 1
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The City of Grand Prairie is soliciting a Request for Qualifications for a restaurant opportunity in an iconic Main Street building, the 1949 Fire Station No. 1.
Click here for more information.
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Grand Prairie Police Now Hiring
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The Grand Prairie Police Department is now hiring.
Next Test Date: April 11, 2015
Application Deadline: April 3, 2015
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Lone Star Park Opens April 9
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Don't miss live Thoroughbred horse racing at Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway. For info. call 972-263-7223 or visit
lonestarpark.com
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City Events at the Click of a Button
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Don't miss a great Grand Prairie happening! Visit the City of Grand Prairie's
online calendar to view all current and upcoming events.
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Pipeline Monthly Newsletter
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The Pipeline water bill newsletter mails out monthly to residents who receive paper water bills. The newsletter is filled with city news and events. To view the Pipeline water bill newsletter online go to:
gptx.org/pipeline
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| Thursday, March 26 6-8 p.m. Warmack Library 760 Bardin Rd. Enjoy free pizza and visit pets at the Prairie Paws Animal Adoption Center Waggin' Wagon 972-237-5772, gptx.org/paws |
| Thursday, March 26 6:30-8 p.m. Grand Prairie Memorial Library 901 Conover Dr. 972-237-5700, gptx.org/library |
| March 27-29 Presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main TIckets: 972-237-8786 or artsgp.org |
| Saturday, March 28, April 4 120 W. Main St. 972-237-4599 or gptx.org/farmersmarket |
| Monday, March 30 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Library,
901 Conover Dr. Volunteers from AARP provide free tax assistance to low-income and elderly residents.
Bring last year's tax return as well as 1099's and W-2's. 972-237-5700 or gptx.org/library |
| Wednesday, April 1 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Library,
901 Conover Dr. Volunteers from AARP provide free tax assistance to low-income and elderly residents.
Bring last year's tax return as well as 1099's and W-2's. 972-237-5700 or gptx.org/library |
| Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting |
| Monday, April 6 7 p.m., City Hall 317 College St. 972-237-8255 |
| Monday, April 6 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Library,
901 Conover Dr. Volunteers from AARP provide free tax assistance to low-income and elderly residents.
Bring last year's tax return as well as 1099's and W-2's. 972-237-5700 or gptx.org/library |
| Tuesday, April 7 6:30 p.m., City Hall 317 College St. 972-237-8255 |
| Wednesday, April 8 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Library,
901 Conover Dr. Volunteers from AARP provide free tax assistance to low-income and elderly residents.
Bring last year's tax return as well as 1099's and W-2's. 972-237-5700 or gptx.org/library |
| Spay Neuter Network Vaccination Clinic |
| Saturday, April 11 10 a.m.-noon Prairie Paws Adoption Center Conference Room 2222 W. Warrior Tr. 972-237-8575 |
| Saturday, April 11 With DJ Mike Mixx It and DJ Lui For ages 50 and older 8-11 p.m., The Summit 2975 Esplanade $5 presale, $8 at the door 972-237-4141 |
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Water Restrictions
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Click the link to see what restrictions are in effect in the City of Grand Prairie.
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