When it comes to a home's irrigation system, a little maintenance goes a long way. Homes with clock timer-controlled irrigation systems use about 50 percent more water outdoors than homes without irrigation systems. Your system can waste even more if it’s programmed incorrectly, a sprinkler head is pointed in the wrong direction, or you have a leak. Before you ramp up your watering efforts, spruce up your irrigation system by remembering four simple steps: inspect, connect, direct and select.

Spruce up your irrigation system with these four simple steps:

If you're in need of a professional, visit the Dallas Irrigation Association's website to find a licensed professional near you.

By popular demand, Parks and Recreation is offering a Day Trip to Mineral Wells in West Texas for Active Adults 55+. Departing from Prosper Town Hall on May 11, the Day Trip will be a fun, full-day excursion to experience West Texas ranch country scenery and the rich history of Mineral Wells, Texas. Day Trippers will hear exotic tales about the city, a major national health resort that attracted legions of Hollywood stars in its day. In the Roaring Twenties, no place took a back seat to Mineral Wells, Texas! Society of the country came to “take the baths” and drink the miracle restorative waters in this historic city. The luxury bus tour includes special stops at the Baker Hotel, Famous Water Company, Crazy Water Hotel, Rock School Museum, Vietnam War Museum and lunch at Coffee and Cocktails. Cost for the Day Trip is $100 per person, with registration required by May 9. For additional details and how to register, please visit the Adult Programs page at prosperparksandrec.org.

Along with the Day Trip, Prosper Parks and Recreation offers fitness classes, weekly bowling at Strikz and game gatherings at The 407 Rec Center. Come enjoy these informal activities with friends and neighbors!

The Activity Calendar for Active Adults contains details (dates, times, locations) for all programs and activities. Subscribe to the Senior Scene to receive the calendar in your inbox each month.

Get in on the action with Prosper Bowling every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Strikz Entertainment in Frisco for some exercise and lots of laughter! Registration is not required. Bowlers of all skill levels make up the group and there are no teams, dues, penalties or obligations. Come once or weekly! Cost to bowl is $11 for three games, which includes shoe rental.

Dominoes, Canasta and Mahjong are hosted at The 407 Rec Center each week. Registration is not required and all are welcome! The weekly game schedule is published each month on the Activity Calendar.

It’s spring and the annual Tree Tour is just around the corner! Bring the family for a walk in the park to learn how trees improve air quality, aesthetics, and property values in Prosper! The site for the tour is the beautiful Whitley Place Park at 4001 Glacier Point Court. Free of charge and registration is not needed. Led by Parks and Recreation staff, the Tree Tour is a guided walking tour that will give insight into the rich variety of tree species in Prosper and their specific characteristics. All ages are invited to come learn how trees enhance our Town! Children are encouraged to join the fun as an early introduction to the importance of planting and maintaining trees. If you have questions, please contact Parks and Recreation at 972-569-1160.

The Carter BloodCare Bus will be at the Prosper Community Library on May 13 from 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. and on May 14 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sign up to donate by visiting the link below that is associated with your desired donation date. COVID-19 Antibody Testing and a t-shirt will be available for all donors.

The Friends of Prosper Community Library will be hosting a book sale this May, after a long pause due to the pandemic. Stock up on gently used fiction, nonfiction, children’s titles and more. $2 and less! Special early access invitation Saturday for Friends of the Prosper Community Library members only! By purchasing a Friends of the Library membership, you are contributing to important programs and services for the community. Not only that, but you also get early access to the book sales and special Friends’ events!

Members only: 9 – 10 a.m.

Open to public: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Noon – 2 p.m.

1 – 2 p.m.: 1/2 price

Interested in donating? View the Library’s book donation guidelines and details

The Friends of Prosper Community Library (FOPCL) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, community-based organization committed to raising funds in support of library resources and programs. Connect with the FOPCL on Facebook.

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Meeting notices and agendas may be found on the Town website. Town Council meeting agendas are typically posted by 5 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting.

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