Kicking off the Mayor's 1,000-Page Reading ChallengeThere's one more kickoff party for the Mesquite Mayor 1,000-Page Reading Challenge at 10 a.m. on June 7 at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Dr. Come have fun and sign up for the challenge. Those who aren't able to sign up in person at the kickoff party can sign up at mesquitelibrary.readsquared.com.
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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 moreThe Mesquite Arts Theatre presents "The Wizard of Oz" from June 6-22 at the Mesquite Arts Center. Visit www.mesquiteartstheatre.org for tickets and showtimes. Also at the Arts Center, the Mesquite Community Band presents "Summertime Showcase" on June 16 and 30, and on select dates throughout June, Jazz music fans can enjoy live music outdoors with "Jazz Breaks". To see individual events, visit www.MesquiteArtsCenter.org.
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