Flight of the Monarch Festival
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Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Central Park, 2975 Esplanade
Grand Prairie will celebrate the annual migration of the monarch butterfly with a free festival. The family-friendly event will include live music by Trout Fishing in America and Dana Louis and the Glorious Birds, butterfly releases at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., kite flying, bumper boats, costume contest, arts and crafts, a kid zone and more. Remote parking will be at Dubiski High School with shuttle service to and from the event. For more information, contact Mae Smith at 972-237-8107 or visit GrandFunGP.com
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Nov. 8, 2016
Sale of Park Land Election
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To Allow for Retail, Restaurant and
Hotel Development on Land
The City of Grand Prairie is proposing the sale of three tracts of land totali
ng nearly 24 acres, located at State Highway 161 between Arkansas Lane and Warrior Trail. The sale of these land tracts would allow retail, restaurant and hotel development at this location. Commercial developers will not build on land that they do not own. Therefore, the city is proposing sale of the property so that it can be developed.
Why do we have to have an election for this?
Since the land for desired sale is city-owned park property, the law states that City of Grand Prairie voters must vote for or against the sale of the land before it can be sold.
What you will see on the ballot:
Proposition Number 1
Shall the City Council of the City of Grand Prairie be authorized to sell approximately 24 acres of land within Central Park located at the northwest corner of State Highway 161 and Warrior Trail?
What happens if the proposition fails?
The land will not be sold. Retail, restaurant and hotel development is not likely to occur, and the property will continue to be held for future park development.
Questions?
For information about voting in the Nov. 8 election, contact Cathy DiMaggio, City Secretary at 972-237-8035 or cdimaggio@gptx.org. For information about the Central Park project, contact Rick Herold, Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department Director, at 972-237-8375 or
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The Grand Prairie community wrapped up the Miles for Smiles fundraising campaign for PlayGrand Adventures, an upcoming all-inclusive playground for children, teens and adults of all abilities.
With the community's help, $38,155 was donated to the PlayGrand Adventures project through the Miles for Smiles campaign.
Schools in Grand Prairie ISD raised: $29,082.20
Businesses raised: $9,072.80
Click here if you are interested in donating.
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 Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mike Lewis Park Pond, 2410 N. Carrier Parkway
Come reel 'em in at the Mike Lewis Park lagoon. This popular event is free to children 16 and younger. The lagoon will be stocked with catfish. Prizes will be awarded in the three age categories of largest fish, smallest fish and most fish caught. There is not registration fee to participate, but there is an on-site registration table. A limited number of rods and reels will be available on a first come, first serve basis with a driver's license or credit card deposit. Registration is 9-10 am. on the day of the event.
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Low Cost Animal Vaccinations
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 Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-noon
Prairie Paws Adoption Center
2222 W. Warrior Trail
972-237-8575
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Saturday, Oct. 1, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Grand Prairie Landfill, 1102 MacArthur
Residents are allowed an unlimited number of trips to the landfill on Oct. 1. Proof of residence in the form of a current water bill or drivers license is required. Contractors may not use this day to avoid landfill fees. For more information, call 972-237-8151
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National Night Out Oct. 4
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Spend the evening outside with neighbors, police officers and firefighters and partner up against crime at block parties throughout the city. For more information, or to register your neighborhood, call 972-237-8677 or visit gptx.org/nno
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Grand Prairie residents are invited to enter the 2017 City Calendar Photo Contest. Entries accepted through Oct. 1, 2016. A panel of judges will select photos most appropriate for the 2017 City Calendar.
Photo must feature Grand Prairie and be suitable for publication. Photos will be used in city publications. Credit will be attributed in calendar, but may not be possible in other publications and uses. Winning photo will be published in the calendar. No cash awards will be offered. Entrants must include name, address, email address and phone number with entry. Winners will be notified in November 2016. The city calendar will be printed in December 2016.
Email or mail entries to:
Amy Sprinkles
Communications and Marketing
City of Grand Prairie
P.O. Box 534045
Grand Prairie, TX 75053
asprinkles@gptx.org
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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, Sept. 22 Fall into Winter Groundwork
6:30-8 p.m., Main Library
901 Conover Dr.
Provided by Susan Henson.
972-237-5700
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American Quarter Horse Racing
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Thursday, Sept. 22 - Saturday, Sept. 24
6:35 p.m., Lone Star Park
1000 Lone Star Parkway
972-263-RACE
lonestarpark.com |
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Friday, Sept. 23
Sponsored by the Grand Prairie Arts Council
7:30 p.m., Uptown Theater
120 E. Main St.
A professional art therapist will guide you step-by-step through a featured painting. You will leave with your own 16 x 20 original painting.
$38 includes all supplies, light appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages.
972-642-ARTS
artsgp.org
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Saturday, Sept. 24
10 a.m.-noon
Mountain Creek Estates
2305 Corn Valley Road
972-237-8966 or 972-237-7545
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Flight of the Monarch Festival
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| Saturday, Sept. 24 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Central Park, 2975 Esplanade
972-237-8107
GrandFunGP.com |
Eating Healthy While Pregnant
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| Monday, Sept. 26 Presented by Dallas WIC
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Warmack Library
760 Bardin Road
972-237-5770, gptx.org/library
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| Taste of Grand Prairie and Community Spotlight |
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Thursday, Sept. 29
5-8:30 p.m., Traders Village
2602 Mayfield Road
972-264-1558 or
email: nicole@grandprairiechamber.org
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Thursday, Sept. 29
Pruning with a Purpose
6:30-8 p.m., Main Library
901 Conover Dr.
Provided by Susan Henson.
972-237-5700
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| American Quarter Horse Racing |
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Thursday, Sept. 29-Saturday, Oct. 1
6:35 p.m., Lone Star Park
1000 Lone Star Parkway
972-263-RACE, lonestarpark.com
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| Veterans Assistance with Claims |
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Friday, Sept. 30
Sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Veterans Activity Center
925 Conover Dr.
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| Friday, Sept. 30-Sunday, Oct. 2 Presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council
Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.
972-237-8786 or artsgp.org |
| Saturday, Oct. 1 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Grand Prairie Landfill
1102 MacArthur
972-237-8151
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Saturday, Oct. 1
Hispanic Heritage Salute
8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Square
120 W. Main St.
972-237-4599
gptx.org.farmersmarket
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