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Cathy Drennan | ReShape, ReColor, ReWork

JM Rizzi | In Bloom

Mesquite Arts Theatre presents "A Christmas Story"

Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher, and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store. The consistent response: "You'll shoot your eye out!" All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more! Tickets are on sale now!

The Stooges Car Club Annual Toy Drive for Santa Cop

The Mesquite Police Santa Cop Toy Program is an annual event that began over 40 years ago. In 1975, Mesquite Police Officer Reese Bullard was assigned to a low income apartment complex and knew of several families that were unable to provide Christmas gifts for their children. Moved with compassion, he began a way for law enforcement to assist those families in need and vulnerable in their own community. This officer made arrangements for these families to receive Christmas gifts and each year the need grew. In 1982, the program went city wide. It has continued to grow each year. Last year the Santa Cop Program provided gifts for over 1,000 children from over 380 different families.

Little Rookies Basketball (Registration Period)

The Little Rookies program is designed for 3 and 4-year-old children will provide an introduction to basic basketball skills such as passing, dribbling, and shooting. This five-week program is held on Saturdays at Dunford Recreation Center and will provide instructional activities followed by a brief scrimmage. Participants will need to register for the 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. session. A parent / guardian is required to be at all sessions and must participate.

Adult Futsal (Registration Period)

Mesquite Parks and Recreation offers adult co-ed futsal. This is a recreational league designed for teams with an interest in enjoying competition in a fun environment. Leagues are 7 games and a tournament for the top 6 teams.

Men's Basketball (Registration Period)

Christmas in the Park

Christmas in the Park is Mesquite Parks and Recreation’s largest annual event to kick off the holiday season. The event will be held at Westlake Park, 601 Gross Road, on Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5, from 2 - 7 p.m.