Council Connection

Oct. 18, 2024
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City Council to meet on Oct. 21

The Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 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 972-329-8388 before 3 p.m. on Oct. 21. 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 Oct. 21 to the City Secretary.

Meeting agendas can be viewed online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.
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Fall fun at PumpkinFest on Oct. 19

Mark your calendars for PumpkinFest, the annual family-friendly event celebrating the fall season. The event will be from 12-5 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road.

Dress in your best costume and come out to enjoy the community stage with music and dance performances and a magic show. Contests with prizes include Children's Costume Contest, Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest and a Dog Costume Contest.

Admission is free. Concessions and some activities will require a $10 wristband. For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/PumpkinFest.
Mesquite Arts Theatre presents "Frankenstein"

MAT presents "Frankenstein"

Mesquite Arts Theatre presents “Frankenstein” on stage at the Mesquite Arts Center through Nov. 3. 

Nick Dear’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic gothic novel retells the well-known story from the point of view of the Creature. The Creature is brought to life by Victor Frankenstein, a troubled scientist. When the bewildered Creature is abandoned in a hostile world by his horror-struck maker, it sets into motion a spiral of catastrophic events.

This show is intended for mature audiences only. For information and tickets, visit www.MesquiteArtsTheatre.org.
District Meetings

Upcoming District Meeting

City Councilmember Kenny Green will host the District 2 Meeting at 10 a.m. on Nov. 2 at Florence Recreation Center, 2501 Whitson Way.

Residents are invited to come hear updates and meet their Councilmember.

Not sure which City Council District you live in? Click here to find out: https://bit.ly/CouncilDistrictsMaps.
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Fall Book Sale to benefit Mesquite Public Library

The Friends of the Mesquite Public Library present the Fall Book Sale on Oct. 25-26. 

The twice annual sale benefiting the Mesquite Public Library System features gently used books and DVDs across a variety of genres. Proceeds from the book sale will help pay for programs for Library patrons. Beginning this year, credit cards will now be accepted along with cash and checks. 

The Fall Book Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Mesquite’s Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Dr.

For information, call 972-216-6220 or visit www.cityofmesquite.com/library. 
Dia de los Muertos promo

Día de los Muertos Celebration

Celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage with the Mesquite Arts Council’s 8th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 26. 

This free, family-friendly Day of the Dead festival will be held from 3-6 p.m. at the Mesquite Arts Center and will feature cultural arts workshops, music, dancing, theatrical performances, food trucks and vendors.

Learn more about Mesquite’s Día de los Muertos Celebration by clicking here. 
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Upcoming performances from the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra

Become immersed in the sounds of the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra will perform Berlioz's “Fantastic Symphony” at 7 p.m. Then on Saturday, Nov. 9, the Orchestra will perform Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” at 3 p.m.

All performances will be held at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. For information and tickets, visit MesquiteSymphony.org.
Fall Fun Guide

Adventure awaits with Fall Fun Guide

A new edition of the Fall Fun Guide is out! Learn about all the activities and programs that the Parks and Recreation Department is offering from September to December 2024 through this colorful guide. 

You'll find everything from information about the City's parks and facilities to programs for residents of all ages to opportunities to play sports and have fun at special events. Click here to check it out!
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