I-30 Park and Ride Open
The park and ride facility at eastbound Interstate 30 just east of Belt Line Road in Grand Prairie is now open.  The facility provides parking for commuters who wish to carpool and leave their cars parked for the day.  Carpoolers from the park and ride will have easy access to I-30 HOV lanes, which are scheduled to open in 2016.  The park and ride was a joint venture between the Regional Transportation Council, City of Grand Prairie and the Texas Department of Transportation.  The city added a 233-foot "Prairie Ribbon" mural made of recyled glass tiles to the east retaining wall.
City Admin. Offices Closed Jan. 19
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the city of Grand Prairie administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19.  Garbage and recycling pickup will remain on schedule as usual.  More info.
MLK Day Parade
Presented by Grand Prairie NAACP 6260 and Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation. 
Monday, Jan. 19, parade lineup starts at 9 a.m. at the City Hall Liberty Bell, 317 College St.
Parade ends at David Daniels Elementary Academy, 801 SW 19th St.
For info., call Angela Luckey 469-644-8209

Friends of the Library Clearance Sale

Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.
One day sale.  Everything is 25 cents!
972-237-5700
Healthy Resolution Art Contest
January is Healthy Resolution Month, a time to toast and embrace a healthier lifestyle.  Get Fit Grand Prairie is bringing in the New Year with a Healthy Resolution Art contest for January.  You can start out the year by submitting your artwork about healthy resolutions.  Projects may be in the form of your choice (e.g. poster, photo, video, poem, model, etc.).  Healthy Resolution Art Contest is open to everyone.  Submissions are due no later than Friday, Jan. 31, 2015 at 5 p.m.  More info.

Daddy-Daughter Dance Feb. 6

Daughters and fathers of all ages are invited to attend this special evening of dancing and dining on Friday, Feb. 6 at the Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier Parkway.  Dinner is 7-8 p.m., and dancing is 8-10 p.m.  The $20 per person entry fee includes dinner and a memorable gift.  A photographer will be on site to take pictures for an additional fee beginning at 6 p.m.  Register at any recreation center or online at grandfungp.com
Sponsored by the Charley Taylor Recreation Center.
Deadline to File for a Place on the Ballot
City of Grand Prairie notice of deadline to file applications for a place on the ballot.  More info.
Library Happenings
Keeping Our Kids Safe
Thursday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m.
Main Library, 901 Conover Dr., 972-237-5700
This program enables parents  and caregivers to learn about family safety plans, child predators, how to keep kids safe online and child protection policies.
  
Fun with Fleece.  No sew craft project.
Saturday, Jan. 17, 2 p.m.
Warmack Branch Library, 760 Bardin Rd.
972-237-5770
  
Cool After School: K-3
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 4:15-5 p.m.
Warmack Branch Library, 760 Bardin Rd.
972-237-5770
  
Drop In Gaming
Friday, Jan. 23, 4-6 p.m.
Shotwell Library, 2750 Graham St.
972-237-7540
  
Author Lynn Gentry Speaks
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m.
Warmack Branch Library, 760 Bardin Rd.
972-237-5770
  
Rolin Phipps Speaks on Secret Societies
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m.
Warmack Branch Library, 760 Bardin Rd.
972-237-5770
  
Howard Garrett Speaks on Natural Gardening
Thursday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.
The Summit, 2975 Esplanade
972-237-4141
City Events at the Click of a Button
Don't miss a great Grand Prairie happening!  Visit the City of Grand Prairie's online calendar to view all current and upcoming events.
Free Mulch at Landfill
It is "Mulch Madness" at Grand Prairie Landfill,

1102 MacArthur Blvd., where Grand Prairie residents and businesses are allowed unlimited loads of free mulch while supplies last.  The Grand Prairie Landfill is open Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information contact the Grand Prairie Landfill at 972-237-8151 or visit gptx.org/solidwaste.

Neighborhood Info. at Your Fingertips

Grand Prairie's new My Neighborhood web tool allows you to find out information about your neighborhood including your City Council district, City Council representative, school district, voter precinct, county, garbage and recycling days, water days, brush pickup days, nearest library and nearest park.  Go to gptx.org/MyNeighborhood

Pipeline Monthly Newsletter
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
January/
February
Calendar
Animal Vaccination Clinic
Saturday, Jan. 17
10 a.m.-noon
Prairie Paws Adoption Center Conference Room
2222 W. Warrior Trail
972-237-8575

Careflite Open House

Saturday, Jan. 17

Model railroad, aircraft and ambulances

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Careflite, Grand Prairie Airport

3110 S. Great Southwest Pkwy.

YMCA Health Fair

Monday, Jan. 19

8 a.m.-noon, Grand Prairie Family YMCA, 4556 S. Carrier Pkwy.  More info.

City Council Meeting

Tuesday, Jan. 20

6:30 p.m., City Hall, 317 College

972-237-8035

Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Awards

Thursday, Jan. 22

5-9 p.m., Uptown Theater

120 E. Main St. - Tickets $55

972-264-1558

grandprairiechamber.org

DFW Swap Meet

Friday, Jan. 23- Saturday, Jan. 24

8 a.m.-5 p.m., Lone Star Park

1000 Lone Star Parkway

1-254-751-7958

More info.

Pirates on the Prairie

Saturday, Jan. 31

Pirates on the Prairie IV - The Bilge Pumps

6 p.m., Uptown Theater

120 E. Main St.

972-237-8786

uptowntheatergp.com

Free Tax Help for Low-Income and Elderly Residents

Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Feb. 2

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Grand Prairie Main Library

901 Conover Dr.

972-237-5700 or gptx.org/library


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