SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2022 | VOLUME 30, ISSUE 5 | GarlandTX.gov MOBILITY SHILOH ROAD: A TRANSFORMED GATEWAY INTO GARLAND CITY PRESS
The project went far beyond widening Shiloh Road from four to six lanes. There are upgraded utility lines, underground work for drainage, water and wastewater lines, and rail crossings. Lighting and streetscaping is new and inviting.
• Shift the westbound I-635 entrance ramp at Jupiter Road further west between Walnut Hill Lane/Kingsley Road and Plano Road
Summer 2022 Progress:
A Gateway, A Connection, A Victory on Shiloh Road
• Open new westbound I-635 frontage roads between Jupiter Road and Walnut Hill Lane/Kingsley Road
• Relocation of the connector ramp from westbound I-30 to southbound I-635
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Over the next few months, you’ll see continued relocation of utilities. Construction on the roadway is expected to start in early 2023.
It's a huge deal because we're getting ahead of what will happen once the 635 project is complete.
• Continue frontage road construction along the project
• Open new eastbound I-635 frontage roads between Northwest Highway and La Prada Drive
Street and transportation improvements are also being made through a $122.25 million investment approved by voters in the 2019 Build Garland Bond Program. Progress continues on Naaman School Road improvements, one of the largest projects in the program. Naaman School Road will be expanded from a two-lane roadway into a four-lane divided street between Brand Road and State Highway 78 (Lavon Drive) doubling the capacity of this road which currently experiences 18,000 cars passing through per day.
• Continue bridge construction along the project, including: Greenville Avenue, Abrams Road, Forest Lane, Royal Lane/Miller Road, Jupiter Road, Centerville Road/Ferguson Road, Northwest Highway, Shiloh Road, Oates Drive, Galloway Avenue and La Prada Drive
Shiloh Road is a major gateway into Garland from I-635. The Texas Department of Transportation will provide the final 900 feet of South Shiloh Road within Garland city limits as part of the 635 East Project, a $1.7 billion state investment to provide more lanes of travel and continuous access roads in Garland's busiest traffic corridor.
• Continue construction of various connector ramps at I-30/I-635 interchange
635 EAST PROJECT NEARS ITS MIDPOINT
• Traffic switch to open the temporary bridge west of Skillman Street
• Complete all overhead and underground utility relocations along the project
A monopole traffic signal spans the width of the Shiloh Road-Garland Avenue-McCree Road intersection with mounted lights and turn signals for each street on a single structure — something of a marvel say the engineers, street and transportation professionals who were among many City departments involved in the project.
• Continue installation of storm drainage facilities along the project
• Begin the long-term temporary closure of Gus Thomasson Road at I-30
And we’re not through with Shiloh Road. Its next segment, Kingsley Road to Miller Road, was approved by voters in the 2019 Bond Program and is currently in the design phase.
City and Dallas County officials celebrated the completion of the Shiloh Road Improvement Project Friday, Aug. 5. But for many motorists and Garland residents, the celebration is daily.
About 44,000 vehicles use the Garland-Shiloh-McCree intersection per day. More than 17,000 vehicles use Shiloh Road per day between Kingsley Road and Garland Avenue and the workload on Shiloh increases to 18,600 vehicles per day between Garland Avenue and Interstate 635.
• Relocate the westbound I-635 exit to Skillman Street between Royal Lane/Miller Road and Plano Road
Utility relocation is underway on Holford Road between the Garland city limits and the President George Bush Turnpike. Holford Road, a two-lane asphalt street, will be expanded into a four-lane divided concrete street with curbs, dedicated bike lanes and trails, and some unique landscaping in the medians. Future phases will improve the south end of Holford Road, from the turnpike to Arapaho Road. Construction of the first phase is anticipated to start in early 2023.
- Mayor Scott LeMay
The project (photo, left) spans 11 miles of I-635, beginning just east of U.S. Highway 75 to Interstate 30. It includes the interchange of I-635 and I-30 and areas of I-30 near the interchange. Construction began in spring 2020 and will last through late 2024.
• Begin the long-term temporary closure of eastbound I-635 entrance at Skillman Street
In the Coming Months:
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In addition to serving outstanding food provided by local restaurants, items and services donated by local businesses are auctioned at the event. Garland Crime Stoppers would appreciate any item or service, no matter how large or small, to be donated for the auction.
To purchase tickets, contact Angela McKee at 214-402-6493 or email angekmc@aol.com. More information at GarlandCrimeStoppers.org.
The parade will kick off at 9 a.m. The route will begin at Glenbrook Drive and Avenue F. It will proceed north on Glenbrook to Austin Street.
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Please take note if your annual viewpoint is along Main Street, on the Downtown Square or at City Hall. Because of construction in Downtown Garland, those are not along the 2022 parade route. Just move a couple blocks over to Glenbrook. And please don’t hesitate to sidestep the City’s work in progress to visit Downtown businesses while you’re in the area. They’re all open and need your support.
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The Noon Exchange Club will also host a karaoke contest at 10:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5 at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St. 22 Atrium at the Granville Arts Center 300 N. Fifth St. Labor Day Parade Taste of Garland EVENTS IN GARLAND
$25 Advance Tickets Tables of 10 for $250 NEW THIS EXCLUSIVEYEAR:VIPTABLES The 76th Annual
A Fundraiser Benefiting Garland Crime Stoppers
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Garland Crime Stoppers’ annual Taste of Garland fundraiser will be 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. in Downtown Garland. Garland Crime Stoppers is a non-profit, volunteer organization that pays cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of criminals for offenses ranging from theft to capital murder. Since its inception in 1983, Garland Crime Stoppers have paid out more than $190,000 in rewards for anonymous tips resulting in more than 800 arrests and more than $2.5 million recovered in stolen property.
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There will be a slight change of scenery, but certainly not tradition, when the Noon Exchange Club of Garland hosts the 76th annual Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 5. Join us for the annual parade featuring bands, cheerleaders and drill teams from all seven Garland Independent School District high schools, plus youth organizations, police and fire, local leaders and so much more of what defines Garland as a community.
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Recreation Centers Hollabaugh Recreation Center is now closed to the public. The facility is expanding by 14,300 square feet to include a new gymnasium and multipurpose room.
Amy Rosenthal joins the City of Garland as Cultural Arts Director to help support the next chapter of Garland's arts and cultural programs.
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A new restroom building is among the improvements.
Construction on nine additional playgrounds started in July, with completion anticipated by summer 2023.
Rosenthal was director for the McKinney Performing Arts Center and McKinney Main Street. She helped build McKinney's arts programs and spearheaded efforts for cultural district designation from the Texas Commission on the Arts – something she also wants for Garland.
"A cultural district designation will help unify our efforts for arts and cultural programs in addition to generating awareness and new funding opportunities."
“The Cultural Arts Master Plan sets a vision for arts that will help define Garland as a destination,” Rosenthal said. “We have such a rich history of live performance in Garland. Adding a limited number of regional and national touring artists will help attract and introduce new audiences to all of the wonderful things happening here.”
Construction at Hollabaugh is expected to take 12 to 18 months. Construction at Holford is expected to take two years.
Construction is set to begin on renovations and improvements to the Gatewood Picnic Pavilion, 4917 Duck Creek Drive, and the nearby parking lot and sidewalks.
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Renovated Playgrounds
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The Parks & Recreation continues to add to the list of renovated playgrounds open for use! We started in 2021 with Bob Hall, Lou Huff, Douglas, Oaks Branch, Duck Creek Greenbelt, Dorfman, Harold R. Bisby, Grissom and Edward White parks, all of which are open. In addition, many of the playgrounds in the next phase are open or nearly complete, including at Alamo, Cullom, Meadowcreek Branch and Peavy parks and the Winters Softball Complex. Betsy Ross park will open soon and completion at Independence Park is anticipated this fall.
"Garland has beautiful facilities, an incredible creative community, and a growing public art program,” said Rosenthal, who will help shape Garland’s public art policy. “It's such an exciting time to be here, and I'm very grateful for the opportunity."
The 2019 Build Garland Bond Program will relocate and rebuild Fire Station No. 6. The new location is along the President George Bush Turnpike, just south of Campbell Road. The new 12,800-square-foot facility will include three apparatus bays and support areas, living quarters and a day room, a fitness room and individual sleeping quarters for nine. Construction is anticipated to start this fall
Holford Recreation Center is also slated for renovations and will close to the public at the beginning of October. A new 40,000 square foot recreation center, aquatics facility and parking expansion are planned.
She found inspiration and energy in Garland's commitment to cultural programs.
Fire Station No. 6
Due to impending construction, the Gatewood Pavilion is closed. Don’t worry, the City of Garland has several park pavilions available to rent. These inexpensive, open air facilities are great for birthday parties, family reunions, barbecues, sports team parties or church picnics and can be reserved online at GarlandParks.com
A walking track, basketball court and pickleball court are planned, as are a new entrance, reception and lobby area with seating. On the exterior of the building (rendering, above), two canopies will be installed connecting the building to the pavilion, providing protection from the elements.
Ridgewood Drive/Vista Drive alley
Woodmere Drive Heather Glen Drive to Rollingridge Lane Street reconstruction Expansion/Improvement Project
The Texas Department of Transportation is widening Interstate 30 from Bass Pro Drive in Garland east to the Hunt County line. The first phase involves continuous frontage roads across Lake Ray Hubbard.
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6 Garland City Press September-October 2022 WHAT'S BUILTBEINGTHERE? 1 2 3 Taking It to the Streets Under construction at 5500 N. Shiloh Road is an office complex. Under construction at the southeast corner of Rowlett Road and Broadway Boulevard is a Take 5 Oil Change. Under construction at 2040 W. Miller Road is Heritage Park, a single-family neighborhood consisting of 74 homes, parks and open spaces. Garland is buzzing with new development. 1 Subscribe to Street Talk, a monthly enewsletter containing street project updates. Street.GarlandTX.gov Texas Department of Transportation Projects More information about the project can be found on page 2 and at 635east.com. 635 East Neighborhoods&Development 2 3 Ongoing projects Projects scheduled to begin in September/October
Pavingpreviouslyunpavedalley Glenbrook Drive Belt Line Road to Walnut Street Concretestreetrepair
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Tennyson Circle Miller Road to north end of the street Street reconstruction
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Great neighborhoods take work! The City of Garland’s Office of Neighborhood Vitality recognizes those who make extraordinary efforts to enhance, revitalize or invest in their neighborhoods. Awards include:
After National Good Neighbor Day, gear up for National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 4. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
ApplicationsGarlandNeighborhoods.orgDueFriday, Sept. 23 Garland Neighborhood Award Nominations and Applications Due Friday, Oct. 28!
• Being available when needed, showing up to help and supporting those around you.
National Good Neighbor Day is Wednesday, Sept. 28. Show your neighbors some love with a kind note, baked goods or acts of kindness.
• Being aware of the safety and security of the people and homes near you. We are safer together.
• Inviting neighbors to join you for a meal or a fun activity.
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The winners will be announced Nov. 10.
Voluntary neighborhood groups can get up to $10,000 in grant funds without providing a match.
Questions? Contact the Office of Neighborhood Vitality at Neighborhoods@GarlandTX.gov or 972-205-2445. For more information or to nominate your neighbor or neighborhood, visit GarlandNeighborhoods.org.
• Garland Neighborhood of the Year
• Connecting with neighbors by introducing yourself. It starts by simply saying, “Hello!”
View updated neighborhood match requirements and access all forms and guidelines online at
Saturday, Nov. 12 8 a.m. to noon Sam Johnson Recreation Center 401 W. 16th St. in NTXNeighborhoodSummit.orgPlano
Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant
• Neighborhood Publication of the Year
Establish the good neighbor mindset in your neighborhood by:
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The application deadline for the Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant program is Friday, Sept. 23. Neighborhood groups registered with the Office of Neighborhood Vitality may apply for up to $100,000 in matching funds for neighborhood enhancement projects on public property.
• Who's Who in Garland Neighborhoods • Public Servant Award
• Celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and big milestones … congratulate and cheer each other on!
Rain Barrel Sale
• Copies of documents such as licenses, passports, insurance information, school IDs, other identifying government documents, prescriptions, phone numbers
Rates Are Very Competitive
For a limited time, the City of Garland Water Utilities Department is offering an opportunity to purchase rain barrels at a discounted price. Through a cooperative purchase, the classic black 50-gallon Ivy Rain Barrel is on sale for $78 each (normal retail price is $139).
Step 1: Put a plan together with your family.
• How will I communicate with my family/household?
Step 3: Prepare an Emergency Documents and Supply Kit (enough to last 72 hours).
Are you interested in harvesting rainwater to supplement your outdoor water supply and help keep your plants hydrated and healthy?
Water you waiting for? Take advantage of this valuable resource today! Month
August 2022 $500$400$300$200$100 Green Choice Rate 12.9 cents at 1500 kWh Standard Rate 11.9 cents at 1500 kWh Garland Power & Light Residential Rate Comparison Oncor Electric Delivery Area – 1500 kWh Usage Avg. kWh price = 20.9 cents Retail Electric Providers
GP&L’s Standard Residential Rate of 11.9 cents per kilowatt-hour at 1500 kWh usage is an exceptional value. It is 43% below the market average of 20.9 cents. GP&L’s Green Choice Residential Rate is 38% below market average. The graph is based on a sampling of 12- to 24-month, fixed rate electric contracts in the Oncor delivery area.
Step 2: Fill out a Family Emergency Communication Plan.
• How will I receive emergency alerts/warnings?
• Flashlight, first aid kit, extra batteries, food, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) all-hazards radio, with chargers and extra batteries, dust mask
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Quantities are limited and the ordering period will close Wednesday, Oct. 19. All barrels will be delivered to the Garland Water Utilities Department. All orders must be picked up by customers between 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, or Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 2343 Forest Lane.
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Garland Power & Light continues to provide Garland customers with safe, reliable electric service at competitive rates.
Step 4: Practice your plan with those in your household.
September Is National Preparedness
While the threat of severe weather is lower than in spring, there is always a risk for thunderstorms, lightning and even tornadoes. With an abundance of outdoor activities planned in the fall, it is important to remember what to do when severe weather strikes. Here are a few tips: How do I know if severe weather is coming? Have multiple ways of receiving warnings and make sure you are set up to receive alerts for your area (utilize the Garland Alert System, NOAA all-hazards radio, weather apps, etc.). Are you registered for the Garland Alert System? If not, visit GarlandTX.gov/OEM and register today. What if the road ahead of me is flooded? Turn around, don’t drown! Do not drive through flooded roadways. Flood water often damages roadways and the water may be deeper than it appears. It only takes 12 inches of moving water to sweep away a vehicle. Call 911 immediately to report hazards such as downed power lines, trees or flooded areas including roadways. What do I do when I hear sirens? Seek sturdy shelter immediately. Move to an interior room without windows (put as many walls between you and the outside as possible). Then, seek more information about the specific hazard triggering the activation by turning on a radio or TV, or checking official social media accounts or trusted apps to find out what additional actions to take or when the threat has passed.
Please bring a vehicle large enough to carry your order on pickup day. Rain barrels will not be delivered directly to individual customers.
Visit gpltexas.org/rates for the For more information, setup instructions and to place an order, go rainwatersolutions.com/products/garlandtx.to
The Ivy Rain Barrel comes with everything you need to assemble, collect and use rainwater. Multiple barrels can be purchased and easily daisy chained. All components are included with your purchase, even a 6-foot overflow hose!
• List out-of-area contacts, family members, neighbors, school, caregiver and emergency meeting places
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It’s time to get ready Garland! September is National Preparedness Month, and it is more important than ever to have an emergency plan for your family. The Office of Emergency Management has tools to help you get prepared!
• Where will I meet up with family if evacuation is needed?
GarlandWasteWizard.com is a great tool to help you understand where to dispose of items in an environmentally responsible and legal method. It’s easy to use! Simply go to the website, fill in the name of the item you are looking to get rid of, and it will tell you how to recycle or dispose of that item. The tool even has an alphabetical list of items to help identify things. You may search items in three languages by using the language toggle at the top right of the tool.
• Trucks are recommended for easier tree loading. Call 972-205-3589 for more information.
• Pickup time window and location will be included.
Residents wanting a free tree must register for it online at bit.ly/GarlandFreeTree
Registration: Oct. 3 – 28 Tree Pickup: Saturday, Nov. 5 Time window and location on registration confirmation
At the registration site:
Power your home or business with 100% renewable power. Garland Power & Light’s Green Choice plan provides power from Texas wind and solar facilities, which are sustainable and help keep our environment clean.
If you are directed to the Dallas Home Chemical Collection Center, please note its schedule is subject to change. For the latest information, visit DallasCounty.org/departments/ consolidated-services/hhw/.
Choosing Green Choice requires an initial 12-month commitment and costs 1 cent more per kilowatt-hour than GP&L’s standard rate. Customers using an average of
1200 kWh would pay only $12 more per month. New ServiceCustomerPortalWasteWizard Visit GarlandUtilities.org for updates. PasswordRememberme Forgot Password Username The Customer Service Department will soon introduce a new customer account web portal. When the new system is launched, City of Garland utility customers who use the existing web-based tool will be required to create a new username and password. The new portal will provide additional utility billing detail, customer account information, options to make a payment and many new features that will enhance users' online experience. COMING SOON Are you puzzled about how to dispose of household items? Dallas Home Chemical Collection Center 11234 Plano Road, Dallas 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of each month Tree Power Free GiveawayTree Scan to register.
The Tree Power Free Tree Program teams Garland Power & Light with the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department to provide a free tree to Garland residents in an effort to help save energy and beautify the community.
• Bring the email with you when picking up the tree.
For complete program details and to enroll, visit gpltexas.org/GreenChoice or call 972-205-2671.
Choose GP&L’s Green Choice Plan
• Tree descriptions are provided.
• Must be a Garland resident. Residence will be verified. A confirmation email will be sent after registration.
• Select the tree you want. One tree per household.
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GHFDC grant funds are available to support the City of Garland public or nonprofit health care service organizations with needs of medical supplies, medical equipment, and repair or construction of medical facilities.
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We even offer story time on waste prevention and recycling for elementary age groups.
Learn more at gpltexas.org/OutageText. To learn more about a visit with the Garland Sanitation team, visit GarlandSanitation.com or email Sanitation@GarlandTX.gov.
Garland Power & Light customers can report power outages by text message. The next time you experience a power outage, report it by texting OUT or your account number to 972-205-4000. After reporting the outage, you will receive a confirmation text message from GP&L. You can reply STATUS to this message to receive an update, such as when the outage was recorded in GP&L’s system or when a crew was assigned. Customers can also call 972-205-3000 to report an outage by phone. During busy times, the report will be taken by an automated voice response system. Both the system and text-reported outages are recorded directly into GP&L’s outage management system.
Power Out? Text GP&L
Ever wonder where trash and recycling materials go after they are collected at the curb? The Garland Sanitation Department is available for Recycling Center and Transfer Station tours! Tours are approximately 30 minutes in length and are offered Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tours may be scheduled outside these hours if staff is available. If your group isn’t able to visit us, we are happy to come to you! We can provide a speaker, vendor booth or truck demonstration for relevant events as staff is available. If you are interested in learning more about waste prevention, recycling and sustainability, we offer: Classroom presentations Student group/club presentations Neighborhood meetings Neighborhood block parties
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Applications may be picked up at the Financial Services Department, located on the third floor of Garland City Hall, 200 N. Fifth St. Applications can also be emailed upon contacting Don Daugherty at 972-205-2334
Sanitation Tours and Speaker Requests
It’s time to apply for the Garland Health Facilities Development Corporation (GHFDC) 2022-23 grant program.
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Completed applications must be submitted to the Financial Services Department by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Applicants must also be available for a November interview with board members at Garland City Hall.
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Wheels of Hope Classic Car Show Keeping It Beautiful Tri-City Cleanup
Visit WheelsofHopeGarland.com for a full schedule of events. Questions? Call 972-205-2191. Bring out the whole family to enjoy the Wheels of Hope Classic Car Show, Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veritex Bank, 1001 Main St. Register your classic car online, at WheelsofHopeGarland.com. On-site registration will also be available. Revenue generated from the event supports the Hope Clinic. Register through TriCityCleanUp.org and select a location. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. at your selected location. Boots or closed-toed shoes are recommended. Volunteers are treated to a free lunch and giveaways after at Hella Shrine Event Center parking lot, 2121 Rowlett Road in Garland. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Scan to register.
Central Library Play favorite games with friends or learn a new one. The library will provide playing cards, various board games, puzzles and video games.
Pick up Off the Shelf, a new listing of programs at each library branch, or visit Library.GarlandTX.gov.
• Throughout October Get outside this month and participate in the Garland Libraries’ Nature Scavenger Hunt! Download a nature checklist from Library.GarlandTX.gov Mark off the items as you find them in your backyard, in Garland parks or anywhere outdoors. Post your completed checklist to Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #GarlandLibraries or by tagging us at @GarlandLibraryTX (Facebook) or @GarlandLibrary (Twitter). Patrons who post completed checklists to social media will be entered into a drawing to win a Home Depot gift card.
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DESKTOP AND FILE MANAGEMENT 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20
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The Friends of the Nicholson Memorial Library organization is dedicated to supporting and promoting Garland’s libraries. According to long-time book sale volunteers and board members
TABLETOP ROLE-PLAYING GAMES • 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12 Central Library Children and teens 12 to 17 can play tabletop roleplaying games that encourage critical thinking, teamwork and creativity. Registration is required to play and is limited to 20 participants. To register, call 972-205-2517 two weeks prior to event date.
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South Garland Branch Library Seniors can play favorite games with friends or learn a new one. The library will provide playing cards, dominos and various board games.
• 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 Central Library Families with children of all ages celebrate Halloween and Día de Los Muertos. The event will consist of pumpkin decorating, games, crafts, treats and a piñata breaking. Costumes are encouraged!
Library Book Sale
Themes: September – Pets; October – Space.
Teen Audiences (Ages 13-17)
TRIVIA NIGHT • 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Dos Banderas Restaurant 614 Main St. in Downtown Garland Think you’ve got more trivia knowledge than your fellow Garland residents? Show off your skills, win prizes and earn bragging rights at the Garland Library Trivia Night. Compete in teams of two to eight players.
The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale returns Oct. 20-22 at the South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd. The event starts with a members-only preview from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. The public sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22. Shoppers will find great bargains on a wide variety of adult and children's books, fiction and nonfiction, paperback and hardcover, and reference books, as well as puzzles, DVDs, audio books and more.
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All Garland libraries will be closed Monday, Sept. Labor Day.
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Participation in computer classes is free and open to adult Garland residents. Registration is required and begins two weeks before each class. Classes take place at the Central Library. To register, call 972-205-2517
For those interested in joining the Friends, membership forms are available at all Garland library locations and online at Library.GarlandTX.gov
• 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 North Garland Branch Library Families with children ages 6 to 12 will make Halloween-themed cardboard candy dispensers using hot glue, cardboard and elastic. Candy will be provided. Registration is required and is limited to 15 groups of four people or less. Call 972-205-2804 to register. Each group must contain one adult.
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Young Audiences ICE CREAM SOCIAL • 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 South Garland Branch Library Celebrate Grandparents’ Day with an ice cream social featuring a sundae bar, a handprint craft and games. RSVP by calling 972-205-3933. Children may bring other special people if their grandparents are unable to come.
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Joan Degen and Linda Stopani, the Friends’ purpose is to promote interest in books, reading and access to the information and opportunities the library provides. The group's primary fundraiser is the annual book sale.
BOOKWORM BOOK CLUB • 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18 South Garland Branch Library Families with children ages 3 to 5 are invited. Each book club meeting will focus on a particular theme. Families are encouraged to read a picture book or an age-appropriate nonfiction book matching the theme and bring it to the meeting to share. Library staff will read another book on the theme and offer extension activities including arts, crafts or other projects.
Adult ADULTProgramsGAMETIME • 6 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 1 and Oct. 6
FAMILY MOVIE TIME • 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 North Garland Branch Library In “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the WereRabbit,” a bumbling inventor and his dog attempt to trap the beast that has been ravaging the neighborhood’s vegetable patches. No registration is required. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver or guardian.
12 Garland City Press September-October 2022 Events at the Library CENTRAL LIBRARY 625 Austin St., 972-205-2517 NORTH GARLAND BRANCH LIBRARY 3845 N. Garland Ave., 972-205-2804 SOUTH GARLAND BRANCH LIBRARY 4845 Broadway Blvd., 972-205-3933 WALNUT CREEK BRANCH LIBRARY 3319 Edgewood Drive, 972-205-2585
September is Library Card Sign Up Month, and Garland residents have several reasons to celebrate!
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To receive a new or replacement card, present a valid, government-issued photo ID and clear all previous bills for lost or damaged items. The libraries are also now offering mobile hotspots, devices that use wireless cellular technology, to provide users with internet access for their tablets, computers, gaming consoles and other Wi-Fi enabled devices. The hotspots are portable and allow users to connect up to 15 devices. Garland libraries are providing 50 hotspots initially as a way to increase internet access among residents. A select number are available at each library location.
All Garland libraries went fine-free in 2021, which means the library no longer charges late fees. That makes it the perfect time to return to the library, even if you have overdue materials or a lost library card.
To prevent damage, staff ask that hotspots be returned to the library’s Circulation Desk and not via the exterior materials returns. Borrowers agree to return hotspots in the same condition received. Borrowers must reimburse the library for lost, damaged or stolen equipment. Service to overdue hotspots will be discontinued and the units made unusable after 48 hours. Hotspots not returned within seven days after the due date will be assumed lost, and the borrower charged.
Garland residents ages 18 and older with library accounts in good standing may check out one hotspot per adult library card. Hotspots check out for one week and may be placed on hold, though the library will not be able to guarantee availability for a specific time or date. Residents may renew the hotspots if no one else is waiting.
Quality of Life Trunk or Treat GARLAND'S Gone Camping Audubon Park, 342 W. Oates Road Register at GarlandParks.com
Library Card Sign Up Month
Throughout September, patrons opening accounts will receive fun library swag. And patrons who need to replace their library cards can do so at no charge.
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Tickets: PHOTOGRAPHYGARLAND972-205-2790GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com,oratthedoor.EYESEXHIBIT Sept. 8-Oct. 11 Granville Arts Center free and open to the public
GARLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA • 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 Granville Arts Center - Brownlee Auditorium Garland Symphony Orchestra kicks off its "Music that Grows on You" season with performances of J. Strauss II’s "Overture to Waldmeister", Finzi’s "The Fall of the Leaf", and Beethoven’s "Symphony No. 6 in F Major".
Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice. com, 972-205-2790 or at the door. Thursday, Sept. Thursday, Oct.
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Granville Arts Center 300 N. Fifth St. Plaza Theatre 521 W. State St. PLAZA CLASSIC AND CULT MOVIES Free and open to the public Presented by City of Garland Cultural Arts Department “XANADU” • 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 “3:10 TO YUMA” • 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 “NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD” • 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 THROWBACK THURSDAY MOVIES Free and open to the public Presented by Garland Downtown Business Association “THE GOONIES” • 7 p.m.
Garland Cultural Commissions Grant applications are due Thursday, Sept. 15. Visit GarlandArts.com for more information.
Tickets: “SLEUTH”972-205-2790GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com,oratthedoor.
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Events from the Arts
Granville Arts Center - Small Theatre Andrew Wyke lures his wife's lover to his house and convinces him to stage a robbery of her jewelry, a proposal that sets off a chain of events that leaves the audience trying to decipher where Wyke's imagination ends and reality begins.
14 Garland City Press September-October 2022 “CARNIVAL” • Fridays-Sundays, Sept. 9-25 Granville Arts Center - Small Theatre A naïve French girl is infatuated with a troubled puppeteer in a traveling show in this bittersweet fairy tale presented by Garland Civic Theatre. Tickets: GarlandArtsBoxOffice. com, 972-205-2790 or at the door.
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FENCING AND SWORD FIGHTING • 7:15 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 4-25 Ages 12 and up, $25 per person Bradfield Recreation Center 1146 Castle Drive Learn basic skills necessary to fence for fun, exercise and competition. 972-205-2770 or BRC@GarlandTX.gov
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TAI CHI • 10 to 10:50 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 1-29 Ages 35 and up, $34 per person Fields Recreation Center 1701 Dairy Road Improve joint movement, balance, coordination, leg strength and endurance while practicing this gentle exercise that generates energy. 972-205-3090 or FRC@GarlandTX.gov
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SKYHAWKS CHEERLEADINGMINI-HAWK 6:15 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 6-27 Ages 6 to 8, $65 per person Bradfield Recreation Center 1146 Castle Drive
BOXING FOR ADULTS Times vary, Tuesdays and Saturdays, Sept. 3-27 Ages 15 and up, $40 per person Fields Recreation Center 1701 Dairy Road Learn proper stance, movements and offensive techniques while conditioning your mind and body. 972-205-3090 or FRC@GarlandTX.gov
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• Tuesday, Sept. 6: Jaime Baxter-Slye, University of North Texas ecologist: “The Pollinate Prairie: How Undergraduates Reconstructed a Texas Prairie and How You Can Too"
Note: Construction is ongoing at Holford and Hollabaugh recreation centers; some classes have been moved.
This entry-level program teaches cheers, proper hand and body movements, and jumping techniques. 972-205-2770 or BRC@GarlandTX.gov
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• Tuesday, Oct. 4: Carol Garrison, John Bunker Sands Wetland Center education coordinator: “The Incredible Importance of Bats”
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EXCELLENCE RISING BASKETBALL 2 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 3-24 Ages 8 to 17, $57 per person Audubon Recreation Center 342 W. Oates Road Learn basic skills including dribbling, shooting and ball movement. 972-205-3991 or ARC@GarlandTX.gov
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GALLERY ON THE GO • 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 Ages 14 and up, $45 per person Granger Recreation Center 1310 W. Avenue F Discover the fun of being an artist with guidance by a professional guide who teaches painting and creative thinking. Make a variety of arts and painting projects. 972-205-2771 or GRC@GarlandTX.gov
• Tuesday, Nov. 1: Eva Gardiner, master naturalist: “North Texas WORK a 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 1770 Holford Road 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Halff Park, 4695 Ranger Drive WALKS
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2 to 3:30 p.m. • Sunday, Sept. 25, 1787 Holford Road Tom Hendrick will take us geocaching in the Preserve to support the new Garland History GeoTour that launches Saturday, Sept. 17, in Downtown Garland. Sunday, Oct. 23 Halff Park, 4695 Ranger Drive Bill Holston leads a hike through the big trees. Some of our Preserve’s largest trees are found on the dirt trail that starts from Halff Park, heads deep into the woods toward Spring Creek and loops back to come out near the Curtis Culwell Center. The hike is about 2 miles.
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