City Council to meet June 2The Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 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 June 2. 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 June 2 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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Kicking off the Mesquite Mayor 1,000-Page Reading ChallengeOnce again, Mayor Dan Alemán is challenging Mesquite kids ages 12 and under to read 1,000 or more pages this summer. This challenge coincides with the Mesquite Public Library System’s Summer Reading Club and runs from June 2 to July 26. Children who read 1,000 pages or more will be invited to a party with the Mayor on July 26. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Library for more information.
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Drive safely as school lets outStudents are wrapping up the school year, and that means more end-of-year events and kids out in the community. We're asking all drivers to stay especially alert around schools and neighborhoods as summer break begins. Learn more about the City’s safe-driving campaign at www.DriveLikeYourFamilyLivesHere.org.
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Embrace the outdoors at Walking for WellnessCelebrate National Trails Day at Walking for Wellness, a special Get Fit Mesquite event taking place from 8-10 a.m. on June 7 at Valley Creek Park, located at 2482 Pioneer Road. Get active, win prizes, enjoy the outdoors and support a healthier community. The free event will be open to all ages. For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/WalkingforWellness.
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Spread the Love this summerResidents are invited to donate jars of peanut butter and jelly during the annual Spread the Love collection campaign, which runs through Labor Day (Sept. 1). The City also is calling for donations of alternative butters that are safe for kids with nut allergies, such as sunflower seed butter or pumpkin seed butter. Spread the Love donation sites are located at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Dr.; the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Dr.; Mesquite City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave.; and the Mesquite Municipal Center, 1515 N. Galloway Ave. To learn more, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/SpreadTheLove.
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Updated myMesquite app out nowThe new and improved myMesquite app is out now for Android and iOS devices. The new app offers a streamlined system for reporting concerns in your community, tracking the progress of reports and getting in touch with City departments directly. Residents can also still report issues at www.cityofmesquite.com/mymesquite or call the myMesquite Call Center at 972-288-7711. For more information, click here.
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Give wisely to the unshelteredVolunteer at a local charity or donate to agencies providing resources to the unsheltered. The City offers staff and resources to connect homeless individuals with assistance, including transportation to shelters, support agencies and willing family or friends. Donating directly to the homeless may contribute to the cycle of homelessness. Learn ways to help at www.cityofmesquite.com/Homeless.
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Enjoy bands, the symphony and moreOn June 5, the Mesquite Arts Center will wrap up its semi-monthly Courtyard Concert Series with local The Cure tribute band, Le Cure. Visit www.MesquiteArtsCenter.org for details. On select dates throughout June, Jazz music fans can enjoy live music outdoors with Jazz Breaks. To see individual events, visit www.MesquiteArtsCenter.org. Also at the Arts Center, the Mesquite Arts Theatre presents "The Wizard of Oz" from June 6-22. Visit www.mesquiteartstheatre.org for tickets and showtimes.
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