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Join the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra on December 14 for their annual Christmas concert. They will be joined by a 100-person chorus made up of students from Mesquite ISD including Mesquite High School, North Mesquite High School, John Horn High School, and West Mesquite High School. This year they will host two (2) concerts, one starting at 5 PM and the other starting at 7:30 PM. To find out more, or to purchase tickets, visit www.mesquitesymphony.org. LOVRIEN | Toccata on Carol of the Bells TORMÉ | The Christmas Song SILVESTRI | Polar Express GUARALDI | Charlie Brown Christmas TCHAIKOVSKY | Suite from The Nutcracker TRADITIONAL | Many Moods of Christmas, Suite No. 1 TRADITIONAL | Christmas Sing-a-long ANDERSON | Sleigh Rid

Join the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra on December 14 for their annual Christmas concert. They will be joined by a 100-person chorus made up of students from Mesquite ISD including Mesquite High School, North Mesquite High School, John Horn High School, and West Mesquite High School. This year they will host two (2) concerts, one starting at 5 PM and the other starting at 7:30 PM. To find out more, or to purchase tickets, visit www.mesquitesymphony.org. LOVRIEN | Toccata on Carol of the Bells TORMÉ | The Christmas Song SILVESTRI | Polar Express GUARALDI | Charlie Brown Christmas TCHAIKOVSKY | Suite from The Nutcracker TRADITIONAL | Many Moods of Christmas, Suite No. 1 TRADITIONAL | Christmas Sing-a-long ANDERSON | Sleigh Rid

Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and you've got the recipe for a fun-filled and touching evening of holiday cheer. Into this world comes Jamie, a kid who has run away from home and come as far as his money will take him. At first he thinks this town's inhabitants are "nuttier than fruitcakes," but soon he comes to admire, appreciate and adore this nutty little town. A moving story of alienation, understanding and reconciliation, FrUiTCaKeS provides audiences with a heaping helping of holiday warmth and Christmas cheer.

Runoff Election takes place Saturday, Dec. 14, for electing a City Councilmember in Mesquite District 1. Voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early Voting for District 1 residents For registered Mesquite voters who reside in Council District 1, early voting by personal appearance is available at Florence Recreation Center, 2501 Whitson Way, from Nov. 27-Dec. 10. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there is no early voting Nov. 28-29.

The City of Mesquite will host the opening celebration for the new KidsQuest playground on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs is a network of caring and compassionate individuals who share their special animal companions with others. Please come read with us. Event is recommended for ages 6 and up. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Each month will feature a new board game to learn, plus familiar games. Family Game Day are Saturdays only. For all ages. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.

Wear goofy garments and decorate cookies as we celebrate winter festivities. Activities for all ages. For more information, please call the North Branch at 972-681-0465.

The kids Lego Club meets on Saturdays in the Main Library meeting room. Join us to build with Lego's in the library. For ages 3-10. For more information, please call the Main Library at 972-216-6220.