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Lynn Creek & Loyd Parks Remain Closed Due to Flooding
We are all glad the rain has stopped, but the ducks don’t mind a little extra room to swim!
Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake  remains closed.
Portions of Loyd Park will be open beginning June 5 for RVs and tent campers.  For information and reservations,call 972-237-4120.  Online reservations will not be available at this time.
 Britton Park remains closed.

$25 Adoptions at Animal Shelter
 If you lost your pet in the recent storms, please check Prairie Paws Animal Shelter.  The shelter is full.
$25 animal adoptions are available until June 6.
Prairie Paws Animal Adoption Center
2222 W. Warrior Tr.
Grand Prairie, TX  75052
972-237-8575

Farmers Market Crawfish Boil June 6
Visit the Grand Prairie Farmers Market for a Crawfish Boil on Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St.  In addition to crawfish, enjoy a beer garden, live music, gift market, arts and crafts and games.  Tasty authentic crawfish will be prepared by Dustin Clement’s Heads or Tails Cajun Crawfish for $10 per pound (while supply lasts) and will be accompanied by potatoes and corn.The Grand Prairie Farmers Market is open Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St.

More info.

Summer Reading Club

Join the Summer Reading Club at all Grand Prairie libraries!  Come to the library and pick up your reading log.  Kids earn coupons as they read.  Teens and adults earn entries into prize drawings. 

Children’s performances are on Mondays at the following times:

  • Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Rd. – 1 p.m.
  • Shotwell Library, 2750 Graham St. – 3 p.m.
  • Main Library, 901 Conover Dr. – 6 p.m.

June 8: Percussionist Mark Shelton

June 15: Ronald McDonald

June 22: The Que Pastas Band

June 29: Tea Party Time!

For more information, call 972-237-5700 or click here.


Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 19, 7-11 p.m. Tyre Park, 2327 Tyre St.Free live music, fried fish, cold drinks

 Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Freedom March Parade
Parade will start lining up near the Liberty Bell
317 College St. to Tyre Park, 2327 Tyre St.
A variety of entertainment, vendors, free food, drinks and more.

Great Shows Coming to Uptown
Friday, June 12-Sunday, June 14
Friday, June 19-Sunday, June 21
Shrek the Musical
Presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council
Motown Tribute
Featuring star lead singers from “The Drifters,” Ramon Noble; Lynna Davis from “Diana Ross’ Supremes;” star lead singer Wendell Noble from the “Cornell Gunther Coasters;” and Star lead singer Myles Savage from “The Platters.”
Friday, June 26, 8 p.m.
Wade Hayes: “Unplugged & Acoustic”
Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m.
For more information, call 972-237-8786 or visit uptowntheatergp.com

Make it and Take it Rain Barrel Class
Saturday, June 20
10 a.m.-noon
Public Works Training Center, 317 N. Belt Line RoadPre-registration required and space is limited.

$40 for residents and $50 for non-residents.

To register, call 972-237-8377

 

City Releases ‘My GPTX’ Mobile App for Residents
Grand Prairie residents can download the latest version of the My GPTX mobile app __ a convenient tool for keeping in touch with your city __ from iTunes for iPhone/iPad  or Google Play for Android.The app allows users to report issues to city staff (such as code violations, potholes, street light outages, etc.), track service requests, access the city’s phone and email directory, look up council district, trash and recycling days, nearest library and more.

My GPTX (formerly named Snap and Send) is free to download and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices.  Learn more at gptx.org/app

City Events at the Click of a Button
Don’t miss a great Grand Prairie happening!  Visit the City of Grand Prairie’s online calendar to view all current and upcoming events.

Pipeline Monthly Newsletter
The Pipeline water bill newsletter mails out monthly to residents who receive paper water bills.  The newsletter is filled with city news and events.  To view the Pipeline water bill newsletter online go to: gptx.org/pipeline

 

GP Pipeline Newsletter

 

Police Memorial Service

 

Library Murder Mystery Dinner
Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, 7-10 p.m.

Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.

$35 per person includes appetizers, a scavenger hunt, 3-course dinner, beverage and show.

Casual or dressy attire welcome.  Limited seating.
Proceeds benefit the Grand Prairie Arts Council and city of Grand Prairie libraries.

972-642-2787, or visit artsgp.org

Play 9 and Dine at Prairie Lakes
Prairie Lakes Golf Course, 3202 SE 14th St.
9 holes with cart, plus anEddlemon’s chopped barbecue sandwich.  All for just $19!Mention this ad at the pro shop to redeem.

Call 972-237-4156.

Cyclin’ With the Mayor May 13
 Join Mayor Ron Jensen for monthly bike rides in April through November as part of the Get Fit GP community wellness initiative. The next ride is:

 Wednesday, May 13, 6 p.m.

Nottingham Neighborhood

Start at Larson Elementary School, 2620 E. Avenue K

To see map go to: gptx.org/getfitgp

Summer Reading Club
Join the Summer Reading Club at all Grand Prairie libraries!  The fun begins with a kickoff party on Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m.-noon at the Main Library, 901 Conover Dr., that features firefighters, a ladder truck, engine and an ambulance.  Come to the library and pick up your reading log.  Kids earn coupons as they read, teens and adults earn entries into prize drawings.

Special guests perform Mondays at the following times: Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Road – 1 p.m.; Shotwell Library, 2750 Graham St. – 3 p.m.; Main Library, 901 Conover Dr. – 6 p.m.

June 8: Percussionist Mark Shelton

June 15: Ronald McDonald

June 22: The Que Pastas Band

June 29: Tea Party Time!

For more information, call 972-237-5700 or visit gptx.org/library

Rec. Summer Camp Begins June 8
For ages kindergarten-12.  Teen camp for ages 13-15.

Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Campers will be provided a daily lunch and snack, will swim twice a week and take a weekly field trip.
Tuition is $80 per week per child, a $20 one time registration fee includes a T-shirt.  $7 annual center membership for youth is required.
For more information, call:

Charley Taylor Recreation Center: 972-264-6890

Dalworth Recreation Center: 972-237-4760

Tony Shotwell Life Center: 972-237-7529

City Releases ‘My GPTX’ Mobile App for Residents
Grand Prairie residents can download the latest version of the My GPTX mobile app __ a convenient tool for keeping in touch with your city __ from iTunes for iPhone/iPad  or Google Play for Android.

The app allows users to report issues to city staff (such as code violations, potholes, street light outages, etc.), track service requests, access the city’s phone and email directory, look up council district, trash and recycling days, nearest park and more.

My GPTX (formerly named Snap and Send) is free to download and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices.  Learn more at gptx.org/app

City Events at the Click of a Button
Don’t miss a great Grand Prairie happening!  Visit the City of Grand Prairie’s online calendar to view all current and upcoming events.

Pipeline Monthly Newsletter
The Pipeline water bill newsletter mails out monthly to residents who receive paper water bills.  The newsletter is filled with city news and events.  To view the Pipeline water bill newsletter online go to: gptx.org/pipeline

GP Farmers Market News

Welcome to the City of Grand Prairie!

Saturday, April 18

  • Check out the annual GPAC Annual Juried Art Show and Sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The theme of the show is “Farmers Market” and /or “Market Square.” $800 in cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Best of Show will be awarded in adult and student categories.
  • Join us for an unforgettable time of fun, friends and fine art during GPAC’s Java n’ Painting event from 10 a.m.-noon. Enjoy coffee and pastries, and let us provide you with everything you need to create your masterpiece! Get ready to be inspired by professional artist Sergio Turrubiartes, who will guide you step-by-step through a featured painting. At the end of the party you leave with your own original painting. Fee: $20 each – for ages 16-up. To register call 972-642-2787.
  • Come see the live performance by the award winning Mariachi Sol Azteca from the GPISD Fine Arts Academy from 10-11 a.m. 10 This amazing group is extremely talented and puts on a very enjoyable show.

Friday, April 24-Saturday, April 25

  • Main Street Fest at Market Square will be in full swing. The event will feature music and entertainment, exhibitors and a business expo, carnival rides and food, arts and crafts, a kids zone and more.

The Grand Prairie Farmers Market features locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, honey, pasta, spices, tamales, candles, soaps and much more. The market is open every Saturday, March to December, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the Farmers Market, call 972-237-4599 or visitwww.gptx.org/farmersmarket/.

Upcoming Events in Grand Prairie

Main Street Fest April 24-25
Friday, April 24
5 p.m.-midnight
Saturday, April 25
8 a.m.-midnight
Celebrate the fun, festive, family atomosphere of Grand Prairie with live music by Max Baca & the Los TexManiacs with Rick Trevino, Augie Meyers, Flaco Jimenez and Joe Ely, Jerry Jeff Walker, the Tejas Brothers, Matt Kimbrow Band and more!
Enjoy BMX/Skate street shows, carnival rides, arts and crafts, food and beer gardens and the Kidzone.
For more information, visit mainstreetfest.com

5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday, April 25

8 a.m.: Get Fit GP Run for Shelter will kick off with kids and adults running with Grand Prairie Police Chief Steve Dye and Fire Chief Robert Fite during the Chase the Chiefs 1-Mile Fun Run.
8:30 a.m.: The 5K will start with Get Fit GP health/sponsor booths, music and awards after the run.
Proceeds will benefit LifeLine Shelter for Families, Inc. and Get Fit GP health initiatives.
For more information, visit mainstreetfest.com/5k-run

Concerts in the Park
Friday Nights in April
at 7 p.m.
The Summit
2975 Esplanade
Bring the entire family, lawn chairs or a blanket.  Food and beverage concessions available.  No outside food or drink allowed in the park.  Admission is free!
April 10 – Shoot Low Sheriff
April 17 – 4 Ever Young & Reflections
April 24 – Mood Swings All-Star Combo
Concerts in the Park are sponsored by the Grand Prairie Arts Council and city of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation.  For more information, call 972-642-2787 or visit artsgp.org

Farmers Market Opens this Weekend

Farmers Market Opens and Strollin’ with the Mayor
The Grand Prairie Farmers Market will officially open for business at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, for the 2015 season.  In addition to locally grown vegetables, meats, honey, pasta, spices, tamales and more, exciting activities are planned to kick off the season.

  • USA Olympian and native Texan Johnny Quinn will make a special appearance.
  • The market will feature live music and entertainment.
  • Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen invites residents to join him for a stroll downtown.  The Strollin’ with the Mayor event, beginning at 8:30 a.m., features a two-mile walk through the downtown area, beginning and ending at Market Square.  Mayor Jensen plans to announce future dates for the 2015 Cyclin’ with the Mayor program.  The Cyclin’ with the Mayor bike rides are planned for April through November as part of the Get Fit GP community health initiative.
  • Numerous groups – including various city departments and Get Fit GP – will have booths at Market Square.  Don’t miss the Parks, Arts and Recreation department’s photo booth!
Farmers Market will be open every Saturday, March 28 to December 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St.  For more information, call 972-237-4599.

Grand Prairie Holiday Info

City of Grand Prairie Holiday Schedule
In observance of Christmas and the New Year, the City of Grand Prairie administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25, Friday, Dec. 26 and Thursday, Jan. 1.  There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1.  More info.

Prairie Lights Glow at Lynn Creek Park
The always-popular two-mile drive featuring four million lights is now open at Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Parkway, and better than ever with new custom displays.  Displays have audiences smiling in delight with clever new themes.  The out-of-car experience features concessions, carousel rides, gifts and photos with Santa.  More info.

The Polar Express Arrives in GP
Kids of all ages will enjoy the holiday classic The Polar Express as an interactive story as told by The Conductor.  He’ll visit Grand Prairie libraries on Tuesday, Dec. 23, and will entertain with singing and dancing.
11 a.m. – Main Library, 901 Conover Dr. – featuring mini train ride
1:30 p.m. – Warmack Branch Library, 760 Bardin Rd. – featuing mini train ride
4 p.m. – Shotwell Branch Library, 2750 Graham St. – indoor program only

Twelve Strays of Christmas

Give the ultimate gift to a homeless animal this holiday season during the Twelve Strays of Christmas adoption special from now-Dec. 24 at Prairie Paws Animal Adoption Center, 2222 W. Warrior Trail. On Dec. 18, animals will be available for adoption for $18. This fee will increase by $1 daily as Dec. 25 approaches (the fee will correspond with the day’s date). The shelter’s operating hours will remain unchanged, and it will be closed Sundays and Mondays. The shelter is full, and many of its animal guests urgently need new homes.  More info.

2014 City Holiday Ornament
The annual custom-designed 2014 City of Grand Prairie holiday ornament is hand made this year by Rebecca Jensen, wife of Mayor Ron Jensen.  Mrs. Jensen used paper and other natural elements to fashion cones of holiday cheer featuring branches, pennants, glitter and cloth.  The ornaments may be purchased for $10 benefiting the Lone Star Charitable Foundation.  More info.

Christmas Tree Recycling Drop Off
Christmas tree recycling collections will be Friday, Dec. 26 – Monday, Jan. 12.  Drop off locations include:
    • Charley Taylor Recreation Center parking lot, 601 Grand Prairie Rd., Grand Prairie, TX  75051
    • Parkhill Park parking  lot, 5100 Block of S. Robinson Rd., Grand Prairie, TX  75052
    • Grand Prairie Landfill, 1102 MacArthur Blvd.,
      Grand Prairie

More info.

 

TV’s Put Out As Trash

We have had many Televisions put out as trash over the past few weeks.  Not only are they not standard household waste, they are classified as Hazardous and cannot be put into our compactor.  If you buy a new TV, you need to make your own arrangements to dispose of the old one, we cannot do it for you. GP’s website offers the following information:

Free Electronics Recycling
Date: 11/15/2014 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Recycle computers, laptops, printers, VCRs, DVD players and TVs.

Grand Prairie residents can also bring their unwanted electronics to the landfill located at 1102 MacArthur Blvd. for free during business hours.  For more information on recycling electronics, please visit www.gptx.org/recycling

If you need a copy of the water bill  to prove residency, come to the Office and we will provide a copy.

Large Item Pickup Day, November 20th

We have scheduled a large item pickup for Thursday, November 20th.  We will do the usual trash pickup, followed by large items; we will not pick up any construction debris.

Anyone wanting to dispose of electrical or electronic items needs to take advantage of GP’s upcoming event:

The City of Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling division is hosting a free electronics recycling event for residents and small businesses on Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Development Center, 206 W. Church St. Items accepted are computers, laptops, printers, VCRs, DVD players and TVs.

Items that cannot be accepted are any hazardous material, liquids, broken monitor tubes, yard equipment, air conditioners and refrigerators.

Please remember that putting out large items on regular trash days can result in fines, especially if these large items are placed in Common Areas.  This is illegal dumping on Association Property and will be treated as such.

 

Grand Prairie Upcoming Events

Veterans Day Ceremony
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.
Grand Prairie Veterans Memorial, 925 Conover Dr.

Join us at the 10th anniversary of the building of the Veterans Memorial as we pay tribute to our veterans. The ceremony will include a 21-gun salute, fly over, bag piper, military brass band, hot dogs and lemonade. Presented by the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department and Metro Rotary and Rotary Club of Grand Prairie.


 

Free Electronics Recycling

The City of Grand Prairie Solid Waste and Recycling division is hosting a free electronics recycling event for residents and small businesses on Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-noon at the Development Center, 206 W. Church St. Items accepted are computers, laptops, printers, VCRs, DVD players and TVs. Items that cannot be accepted are any hazardous material, liquids, broken monitor tubes, yard equipment, air conditioners and refrigerators. Residents can also bring unwanted electronics to the landfill, 1102 MacArthur Blvd. free of charge during business hours.      gptx.org/recycling


 

Community Thanksgiving Dinners
Thursday, Nov. 20
25th Annual Dalworth Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Noon-5 p.m., Dalworth Recreation Center, 2012 Spikes St.
Free turkey dinner with all of the trimmings.
972-264-7670
Thursday, Nov. 20
5th Annual Kids Thanksgiving Dinner
4-6 p.m., Charley Taylor Recreation Center
601 E. Grand Prairie Road
Children from the community are welcome to a full Thanksgiving dinner made from donated items.
Donations are needed for this wonderful event!
972-264-6890

Grand Prairie Free Electronics Recycling Day, Nov. 15th

The city will be hosting the next electronics recycling event for residents and small businesses on Saturday, November 15, 2014, to celebrate America Recycles Day. The event will be at the Development Center, 206 West Church St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Items accepted are:

  • Computers
  • Laptops
  • Printers
  • VCRs
  • DVD players
  • TVs

Items that cannot be accepted are:

  • Any hazardous materials, liquids, broken monitor tubes, yard equipment, air conditioners, or refrigerators.