Memorial Day Service and closures

On May 29, the City of Mesquite will host a Memorial Day Service at the Mesquite Veterans Memorial, 425 S. Galloway Ave. The brief program will honor the men and women who died while serving in the United www.cityofmesquite.com.holidays. States armed forces and will begin at 2:55 p.m. to coincide with National Moment of Remembrance. Attendees are encouraged to arrive no later than 2:50 p.m. to allow time to park and enter the memorial area, and to bring folding chairs, if needed. 

Also, all City offices and facilities with exception of the Mesquite Metro Airport will be closed on May 29 in recognition of Memorial Day. No trash or recycling collected. Collection will resume on residents' next scheduled collection day. For more details on City services impacted during holidays, please visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Holidays.

City Council to meet on May 30

Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person. Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens Forum must preregister by either sending an email to sland@cityofmesquite.com or calling 972-216-6244 before 3 p.m. on May 30. Provide the City Secretary with your name and address. Comments on agenda items may be made during the meeting or by submission on or before 3 p.m. on May 30  to the City Secretary. View meeting agendas online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.

Mayor of Mesquite challenges kids to read 1,000 pages this summer

Mayor Daniel Alemán invites all Mesquite kids ages 5-12 to join the Mesquite Mayor 1,000-Page Reading Challenge this summer. The challenge, which coincides with the Mesquite Public Library System’s Summer Reading Club, which will run from June 1 to July 31. Kids who read 1,000 pages or more will be invited to a pizza party on Aug. 5 with the Mayor to receive a certificate and prizes. Kick Off parties launching the Summer Reading Club will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, at the Main Library (300 W. Grubb St.) and at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3 at the North Branch (2600 Oates Dr.). To learn more, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/library.

Adults 50+ Cookout to be held on 

May 30

Enjoy free hamburgers, fun, and fellowship, and celebrate #OlderAmericansMonth at the Adults 50+ Cookout from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, at City Lake Park, 200 Parkview St. Celebrate Mesquite’s senior community members  and learn more about the adult 50+ programs the City offers throughout the year.

Parks and Recreation Department offers summer camps for kids

The City of Mesquite is offering summer camps through August 4 for children who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade. Teen Camp is also available this year for youth aged 12-15. Campers will enjoy field trips, indoor and outdoor activities, swim days, and crafts. Camps are open to both residents and non-residents of Mesquite. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To find the perfect camp for your child, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Camps.

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