June 4, 2023

Lou Huff Park: Share Your Thoughts

The design process for the revitalized Lou Huff Park is beginning and we want your input.

We’d like to know a little more about you and how you use the park today. We also want to learn what's most important to you in the revitalized park.

Share your ideas with us! The survey is available in both English and Spanish.

Mark your calendars for entertainment that's out of this world!

Plaza Movie Classic: "Apollo 13" Wednesday, June 7

The City of Garland Cultural Arts Department presents a free showing of the 1995 film "Apollo 13" (rated PG) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St.

NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 safely to Earth after the spacecraft suffers damage during its mission, jeopardizing the lives of the three astronauts on board.

Admission is free and open to the public. Free parking for all Plaza Theatre events is available at the Central Library, 625 Austin St.

"Garland and Beyond" Exhibit at City Hall

Displays and artifacts on loan from NASA's Johnson Space Center will be on exhibit at Garland City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St., through Sept. 2.

The lobby at City Hall is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The exhibit is free.

Enjoy a special Space Date Night Saturday, June 10! Earn a mission patch at the exhibit when you visit between 4 and 7 p.m. and wear it to The Frocksy for a free art class.

Sing along to your favorite tunes in Downtown Garland!

Throwback Thursday Movie Series: "Grease" Singalong Thursday, June 8

The Downtown Garland Business Association presents a free showing of the 1978 film "Grease" (rated PG) at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St.

Sing along to your favorite "Grease" tracks as you experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the '50s. Dress in a movie-themed costume for a chance to win Downtown Dollars!

Admission is free and open to the public. Free parking for all Plaza Theatre events is available at the Central Library, 625 Austin St.

Band Together on the Square Concert Friday, June 9

Downtown Garland has a diverse musical experience that will go great with your carefree summer vibe. Join us every Friday evening through July for one of the best concert series of the summer!

Our series continues at 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, at 506 Art (506 Main St.), featuring Jesse Spradlin & The Vintage Yell. Be sure to explore Downtown Garland's fabulous array of eateries and shops before and after the show!

Go to VisitGarlandTX.com for more details and to check the latest updates on bands and locations.

HOA Legal Clinic Saturday, June 10

The City of Garland's Office of Neighborhood Vitality is proud to partner with the Cities of Plano and Rowlett to host the 2023 HOA Legal Clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Rowlett Community Center, 5300 Main St. in Rowlett.

Board members of mandatory homeowners associations are welcome to join us for a morning of board member training. Learn about governing documents, hot topics, fundamentals of financial management and more!

Tickets are $15 per person and include breakfast. Register online now to save your spot!

Get the Yuck Out of the Duck Saturday, June 10

Join us for the rescheduled Second Annual Duck Creek Litter Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10, at Duck Creek Park, 4021 Duck Creek Drive.

We have the same goal at a new location. We are looking for volunteers who don't mind getting a little dirty to get Duck Creek clean. Volunteers are invited to walk along trails, crawl through the creek or bring their kayaks to get as much litter as possible.

If you signed up to volunteer for the original date, you need to sign up again. Learn more and sign up today!

Garland Library Adds Hoopla Streaming Service

Garland library users can enjoy streaming movies, TV shows, comics and music for free through Hoopla, the library’s new content streaming service.

With Hoopla Digital, patrons can borrow, stream and download up to four items per month with a valid Garland library card. All content is accessible via Hoopla’s mobile app for iOS and Android and online at hoopladigital.com. 

For more information on Hoopla or other downloadable materials, call 972-205-2533 or visit Library.GarlandTX.gov.

City Council Meetings

June 5 and 6

The Garland City Council Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, June 5. Regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. You can watch the meetings online. Closed captioning is available in English and Spanish.

Boards & Commissions Meetings

All upcoming Boards & Commissions meetings can be found on the Public Meetings calendar at GarlandTX.gov.

View agendas at GarlandTX.gov and be sure to click the "subscribe" button to receive notifications when meeting agendas are posted.

Garland Public Health Clinic Offers No-Cost Back-to-School Vaccinations this Summer

As an incentive for community members to get caught up with required vaccinations before the back-to-school rush in August, Garland Public Health Clinic is waiving administration fees for Texas Vaccines for Children immunizations for infants and children through age 18 and Adult Safety Net immunizations for adults of all ages, effective June 1. The Garland Public Health Clinic accepts walk-ins for immunization from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Parents should bring a child’s immunization records with them. Visit GarlandTX.gov or call 972-205-3370 for more information.