Resident input sought for City's 

annual budget through July 10

The City of Mesquite is seeking resident input as part of the annual budget development process. Feedback collected from this exercise will be made available to City leadership as they make budget decisions for the next fiscal year. The survey should take no more than 15 minutes to complete and will ask questions on a list of programs and services. The survey is available now through July 10. Learn more and access the Budget Priorities Citizen Survey by visiting the Budget Department's webpage.

Epic Summer Experience

Mesquite middle and high school students are invited to Terry Middle School, 2351 Edwards Church Road, Entrance 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., on July 13 and July 20 for an Epic Summer Experience. Leave your backpacks at home and come enjoy dodgeball, rock climbing, video games, and more. Don't miss out on free entertainment, games, and the chance to make new friends. Sign in at arrival. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/EpicSummer for more information.

Luau Pool Party on July 14

Mesquite Parks and Recreation will host a Luau Pool Party from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 14, at City Lake Aquatic Center, 200 Parkview St. This free event will offer swimming, fun games, and prizes. A performance of a live hula show with a fire dancer will also be featured. Event capacity is limited to 500 people due to pool restrictions. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/LuauPoolParty for more information.

Volunteers sought for Addressing Mesquite Day 

Calling all volunteers. This year’s Addressing Mesquite Day (AMD) will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023. This annual one-day event focuses on home repairs needed by senior citizens, single parents, military veterans, the disabled, and other homeowners in Mesquite. Volunteer groups have until July 23, 2023 to sign up. Every organization that wishes to volunteer will be assigned a local house or yard project to make a difference in fellow residents’ lives. For more information, contact Yolanda Wilson, Volunteer & Community Services, by visiting www.cityofmesquite.com/AMD online, calling 972-216-6473, or emailing  amd@cityofmesquite.com.

July is Parks and Recreation month

Celebrate Parks and Recreation month by visiting Mesquite parks, pools, and recreation centers. Share your pictures with us by using the hashtag #MesquiteParksandRec. There is a wide variety of activities for all ages to enjoy throughout the month. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/July for more information.