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