Summer Fun at the Library!
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Kids
Enjoy great children's events on Mondays at all libraries!
July 18 - Magician Josh Ayala
July 25 - Dinomite Dinosaurs
1 p.m. - Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.
3:30 p.m. - Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Road
6 p.m. - Shotwell Library, 2750 Graham St.
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Experience our book discussion at the Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.
July 20 at 1 p.m. - First in a series books
Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. - Realistic fiction
Many more activities are offered this summer!
Visit
gptx.org/library
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Redevelopment Underway on former UA Theater Property in Westchester
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United Development Company has begun redevelopment of the former UA Theater in Grand Prairie located on the southeast corner of Westchester Parkway and Carrier Parkway. The site is being transformed into a 60,000-square-foot retail center featuring Starbucks, R Taco, Panera, a national grocer, and other retailers.
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Farmers Market to Host Craft Fair Day and More on July 16
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Join us at the Grand Prairie Farmers Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 16, for the 2nd Craft Fair Day of the 2016 season. In addition to our weekly farmers and vendors, a number of craft vendors will be onsite selling homemade crafts, jewelry, art, woodwork, lawn art, and much more.
Plus, be sure to visit Master Chef Jr. 2014 Contestant Jessica Stephen at her lemonade, tea and cookie stand, which will be raising funds to be donated to the families of the fallen Dallas police officers.
John Dosher, our neighborhood Piano Guy, will be performing on the stage from 10 a.m. to noon.
Grand Prairie Farmers Market at Market Square, 120 W. Main St., is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays from late March through mid-December and features locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, tamales, baked goods, salsas, dips, relishes, eggs, honey, chips, soaps, candles and more.
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Great Events at Farmers Market
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Don't miss fresh produce, baked goods, salsas, dips, eggs, honey, candles and more at the Farmers Market. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 120 W. Main St. in downtown Grand Prairie More info.
Saturday, July 16 - Craft Fair Day Saturday, July 23 - Christmas in July Saturday, July 30 - Ice Cream Challenge Saturday, Aug. 6 - Mrs. Ruthe's Fig and Fudge Day
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Have a Super-Powered July with Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation
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Get ready to discover your super powers this July with Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation's official Park and Recreation Month.
This year it's all about discovering your super powers at your local park and recreation facilities. From learning a new skill like gardening to meeting your fitness goals, your Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation facilities can have you feeling like a superhero before July is through.
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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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Thoroughbred Horse Racing
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Thursday, July 14-Saturday, July 16 7:05 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE, lonestarpark.com |
Parks Hall of Fame Golf Tournament
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Friday, July 15
8 a.m., Prairie Lakes Golf Course, 3202 SE 14th St. For info., 972-237-8084
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Fan Appreciation Night at Lone Star Park
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Friday, July 15
7-11 p.m., Fans can enter to win prizes (entry deadline 8 p.m.). Live music in the Courtyard of Champions featuring Downtown Fever between the races.
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Great Southwest Collegiate League Baseball
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Friday, July 15-Monday, July 18 4-7 p.m. - Grand Prairie Pilots vs. Arlington Aces 7-10 p.m. - Fort Worth Whitetails vs. Dallas Dirtbags AirHogs Ballpark 1600 Lone Star Parkway
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Farmers Market - Craft Fair Day |
Saturday, July 16 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Square 120 W. Main St. 972-237-4599 gptx.org/farmersmarket
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Saturday, July 16
Noon, Loyd Park 3401 Ragland Road Unlimited sliding all day for $5 $10 per vehicle park entry fee GrandFunGP.com |
Movie on the Beach: Star Wars: The Force Awakens |
Saturday, July 16
8:45 p.m., Loyd Park 3401 Ragland Road $10 per vehicle park entry fee GrandFunGP.com
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Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
Sunday, July 17
2:05 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE, lonestarpark.com
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Texas AirHogs vs. Wichita Wingnuts
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Tuesday, July 19-Thursday, July 21 7:05 p.m., AirHogs Ballpark 1600 Lone Star Parkway 972-237-7695
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