Railroad Crossings Closed for Maintenance

The following railroad crossings in Grand Prairie will be temporarily closed for maintenance for approximately 36 hours at a time:

Bagdad Road and SE 14th Street
Closure: 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2, 2015
Anticipated Opening: 7 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015

SE 9th Street and Belt Line Road
Closure: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015
Anticipated Opening: 7 a.m., Friday, Feb. 6, 2015

Center Street and SW 2nd Street
Closure: 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6
Anticipated Opening: 7 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015

SW 23rd Street and SW 19th Street
Closure: 7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015
Anticipated Opening: 7 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015

Howard Garrett at The Summit Feb. 5

See the Dirt Doctor on Thursday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m. at The Summit as he speaks about natural organic gardening and spring vegetable gardening. Garrett will be available to sign books following his talk. Free and open to the public. 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.

Spring Gardening Series

Enjoy free Spring Gardening Classes at the Grand Prairie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Dr. All classes are 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, call 972-237-5700 or visit gptx.org/library.

Thursday, Feb. 12 - Spring into Gardening
Learn how to fill your table with fresh, organic food you grew yourself!
Thursday, Feb. 19 - Landscape Planning
Good landscaping will increase your property value and decrease the time spent gardening.
Thursday, Feb. 26 - Native & Adaptive Plants - Fit native/adaptive plants into the landscape design developed in the last class.
Thursday, March 12 - Colors are Crayons in the Landscape - Use color in th landscape and make your landscape "pop." Be the envy of your neighbors.
Thursday, March 19 - Containing the Garden - Contain your garden to increase area and productivity. Even an old boot can be a planter!
Thursday, March 2 - Organics 101 - GO GREEN by using these tried and true methods to rid your yard of unwanted creatures.

City Employees Honored for Community Service

City employees and council members received accolades at the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce's Annual Community Service Awards at the city's Uptown Theater on Jan. 22. The Chamber handed out awards to 40 individuals and businesses for their outstanding work within the community and the Chamber of Commerce. Twelve city employees or City Council members were nominated for awards.

More info.

Library Happenings

Rolin Phipps Speaks on Secret Societies

Saturday, Jan. 31, 2 p.m.
Warmack Branch Library, 760 Bardin Rd.

972-237-5770

Free Tax Help for Low-Income and Elderly Residents

Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Grand Prairie Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.
972-237-5700 or gptx.org/library

Grand Prairie Genalogical Society Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 5, 6:30-9 p.m.
Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.

gpgstx.org

John Handcox
Saturday, Feb. 7, 1 p.m.
Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.
John Handcox speaks about this great grandfather and how he endured discrimination, attempted lynching and more to become a powerful force bringing together black and white workers in the Southern Tenant Farmers Union.

972-237-5700

African American Heritage Celebration
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2-3 p.m.
Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Rd.
972-237-5770

Warmack Branch Readers' Guild

Monday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m.
Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Rd.
972-237-5770

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.

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.

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