All About Irving – September 14,2007
Trinity Trash Bash: Keep Irving Beautiful invites residents to participate in this year’s Trinity Trash Bash on Sept. 15. Area cleanups will begin at 9 a.m. at sites throughout the city. Participants can register at www.keepirvingbeautiful.com, or on the day of the event at 8 a.m. at Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd. Free shredding and electronic recycling will be available to the public. Participants will enjoy games, exhibits and a free lunch. For more information, call (972) 721-2175.
One Book, One Irving: The Irving Public Library will hold its second One Book, One Irving community-wide reading project at 7 p.m. Sept. 17, which will explore “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros. The project and related events will coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15. Cisneros will speak at the Irving Arts Center, located at 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Her appearance is made possible through the library’s partnership with the Irving Arts Center and is sponsored by the Friends of the Irving Public Library. Call (972) 721-2608 or visit www.cityofirving.org/library.
Shredding opportunity: Residents can have their personal documents shredded by Shred Document Destruction from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21 at Irving’s Recycling Center located at O’Connor Plaza (northwest corner of State Highway 183 and O’Connor Road). Participants are limited to two file boxes of paper documents per visit. Residents also may recycle their regular household recyclables at the center, including paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass, bottles and jars, plastic food containers (excluding No. 6, Styrofoam), cell phones, empty toner/laser cartridges, and computer equipment including monitors. For more information, call Solid Waste Services at (972) 721-8059.
Town Hall meeting: Join the City of Irving for a Town Hall meeting to discuss city projects and initiatives. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 25 at the Irving Arts Center, Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
- 6 to 7 p.m. – Informational Displays
- 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Presentation
The presentation will provide an update on key initiatives such as public safety, code enforcement, neighborhood improvements and corridor enhancements. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions following the presentation. For more information, call the Corporate Communications Department at (972) 721-7600.
Boards and Commissions application: Irving residents interested in getting involved in the community can secure a position on a city board, commission or committee. The application is available online at www.cityofirving.org/city
Asleep at the Wheel concert and dance: Don’t miss a live concert and dance by Asleep at the Wheel on Oct. 6 at the Irving Arts Center, Carpenter Performance Hall, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. The concert kicks off the opening of the exhibition by Gary Goldberg, “Texas Singer-Songwriters: An Americana Portrait,” on display Oct. 6-Nov. 11. A free reception prior to the concert will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $18-25. Call (972) 252-ARTS for tickets.
Hispanic Heritage Month at the Arts Center: Enjoy two culturally rich exhibitions featuring art from the 2007 Arte de America Hispana yellow pages contest, and the Serie Print Project: 1993-2006. Both exhibitions will be on display through Oct. 28 at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Arte de America Hispana will showcase the rich and diverse Hispanic heritages found in the Metroplex, and the Serie Print Project will showcase a survey of 31 fine art serigraph prints by Latino/a artists from the Coronado Studio in Austin produced from 1993-2006. For more information, call (972) 252-ARTS.
Fall Recreation Programs: A variety of new recreation programs will be offered to Irving residents this fall. For more information on any of the following activities, contact the nearest recreation center.
Recreation Camping – The REC Recreation Camping Program, provided through a partnership with Boy Scouts of America, will introduce basic camping skills and encourage Irving residents to learn about the city’s outdoor recreation amenities. The program will give families an opportunity to experience nature firsthand through a series of classes, and an indoor and outdoor camping event.
Geocaching Urban Games – Residents of all ages can participate in Geocaching Urban Games through the Parks and Recreation Department. Urban gaming is a trend that involves expanding play space, which can include entire neighborhoods, parks or other defined areas throughout Irving. The games can feature treasure hunts, scavenger hunts and a host of other challenges.
Family First Fridays – This fall, all Irving recreation centers will host Family First Fridays, where each center will reserve rooms from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a variety of fun family activities. Families will be required to register for each event. Program themes may dictate a specific meal or pot luck menu. A variety of activities may be offered at various locations within each recreation center.
ICTN airtime expanded: Irving Community Television Network (ICTN) has expanded its hours on the air with a block of programming that begins at 9 a.m. on ICTN 1 (Time Warner – Channel 16 and Verizon – Channel 30, or at www.ictn.tv). The new hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. ICTN also is planning expansion of programming on all three channels through the use of automated equipment.
New ICTN programming: Irving Community Television Network (ICTN) has launched a new city magazine show, called “City Source,” to showcase many of the programs and initiatives being offered by the City of Irving. Courtney Mason serves as producer/director of the program. The new half-hour show airs every two weeks on ICTN 1 (Time Warner – Channel 16 and Verizon – Channel 30, or at www.ictn.tv).
