A Garland Christmas at Firewheel Thursday, Dec. 2 |
The City of Garland has temporarily moved the traditional Christmas on the Square to Firewheel Town Center for what we are calling "A Garland Christmas at Firewheel."
The 2021 A Garland Christmas at Firewheel tree lighting ceremony will be an in-person event on Thursday, Dec. 2. The ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. so come early and carpool! The City of Garland strives to bring families together by spreading the joy of the holiday season.
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Make Your Mark on Garland's New Animal Shelter |
The opening of Garland’s new animal shelter at 1902 State Highway 66 is scheduled for completion in early 2022, and you can Make Your Mark as part of the celebration!
For as little as $100, the shelter will be equipped with a brick displaying your name, your company’s name or your way to honor a special person or furry friend. Or, you can sponsor a bench, a kennel or even a meet-and-greet room!
You can purchase bricks, benches and make general donations online. If you'd like to make a larger donation, email ADunphy@GarlandTX.gov. |
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Free Classic Holiday Movies at the Plaza Theatre Dec. 2-5 |
View free screenings of classic holiday movies at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St., all weekend!
Check out the full lineup:
- "Die Hard" - 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2
- "A Christmas Story" - 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3
- "Meet Me in St. Louis" - 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4
- "Elf" - 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5
Admission is first-come, first-served general admission. No tickets are required. Learn more.
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Garland Civic Theatre Presents "Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas!" Dec. 3-19 |
Holiday stories from the international best-selling author of "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" have been crafted into an engaging evening of storytelling and song.
This charming show takes a funny, heartwarming and often poignant look at the struggle to find the spirit of the holidays amid the avalanche of commercialism, stress and chaos that crashes down every December.
Performances will take place Fridays through Sundays, Dec. 3-19, at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St.
Tickets are available by calling 972-205-2790, GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com or in-person beginning two hours prior to curtain on the performance date. |
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Christmas Is for the Birds Saturday, Dec. 4
Enjoy the 11th annual Christmas Is for the Birds,
a special event for preschool or elementary school children, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Meet at 1787 Holford Road, build biodegradable bird feeders out of peanut butter and bird seed, and hang the feeders in the forest.
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Sip and Stroll Saturday, Dec. 4
Visit Downtown businesses for drinks and holiday shopping from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. The evening includes a collectible holiday mug, unlimited hot beverages, photos with Santa and the Grinch, ornament making and live music. Tickets are $15. Get yours today! |
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Snacks with Santa Tuesday, Dec. 7 |
Join us for an evening of holiday fun from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Road.
Make crafts at Santa's Craft Workshop, play some reindeer games, take pictures with Santa, enjoy instructor-lead demonstrations and have a snack with Santa and his helpers.
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COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters Available at Garland's Public Health Clinic
You can get the COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at our Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver Drive, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Public Health Clinic is providing initial doses for adults and children, as well as booster doses of Moderna, Pfizer and Janssen vaccines based on CDC guidance. More vaccine information is available at GarlandTX.gov.
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Flu Shots Available at Garland's Public Health Clinic
Flu shots are available at the Garland Public Health Clinic, 206 Carver Drive, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays for adults, children and seniors who are insured. Low-cost flu vaccines for uninsured children and adults are also available.
Call 972-205-3370 for pricing and to learn what insurance plans are accepted. Learn more.
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City Council Meetings
Dec. 6 and 7
The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6. Regular Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. Council will meet again Monday, Dec. 13, and Tuesday, Dec. 14.
Boards & Commissions Meetings
In-person meetings have resumed, but you can continue to watch the meetings online. The virtual meeting link will be included in the individual meeting agenda. You may participate by telephone. Dial-in numbers will be posted with the virtual meeting information.
View agendas at GarlandTX.gov and be sure to click the "subscribe" button to receive notifications when meeting agendas are posted.
Garland Civil Service Commission
Do you want to make a difference in your City? Apply now to serve on the Garland Civil Service Commission! Give back by acting as an advisor on regulatory and procedural guidelines impacting sworn Fire and Police employees. Commission members must be able to attend periodic meetings (minimum four per year) and be well-versed on Local Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Applications for the Civil Service Commission will be accepted through Jan. 1. Application forms can be found at GarlandTX.gov and submitted to René Dowl, City Secretary, by email to RDowl@GarlandTX.gov or sent by U.S. Postal Service to City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St., Garland 75040.
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COVID-19 Updates
As of Monday, Nov. 22, the Garland Health Department has received reports of 374 active cases out of 39,734 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents since the beginning of the pandemic, as well as 613 deaths. The City updates its posted case numbers each Monday.
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Public & Media Relations
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