Archives for March, 2009
Earth Hour is March 28th!
Earth Hour is March 28th! Earth Hour is an annual international event created by the World Wide Fund for Nature/World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that asks households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change. Earth Hour began [...]
Does your water bill seem too high?
The City of Irving is making rounds to replace older water meters with new electronic meters. These new meters ensure a more accurate reading of your water consumption. Most homes in Sherwood Forest should have had their meters upgraded around March of 2008. If for some reason you did not, or you want a technician [...]
Town Hall Meeting April 14th
Join the City of Irving for a Town Hall Meeting to discuss city projects and initiatives. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. April 14 at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Informational booths about city services will be available at 6 p.m. The presentation will feature the results of key initiatives [...]
Certified Babysitter’s Course
Students in grades 6-12 can register through March 30 to attend the Irving Public Library’s Certified Babysitter’s Course at the Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail. The six-week course will begin in April. Registration is required. Participants must attend every session to receive certification. Call (972) 721-4669 to register. From All About Irving
Stars So Bright – Astronomy
Join local astronomers Rick and Shefali O’Hara at 2:30 p.m. March 21 for a star-finding seminar at the Irving Public Library’s planetarium, 801 W. Irving Blvd. Recreated with glow-in-the-dark paint, children will learn to recognize the major constellations and will receive a sample star chart for practice. No registration is required. Children age 8 and [...]
West Irving Aquatic Center To Be Built!
A state-of-the-art aquatic center will be built by the summer of 2010 for Irving residents to enjoy. The West Irving Aquatic Center will be located near the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center and will offer more than 10,000 square feet of water attractions. Features will include four, 25-yard lap lanes with a wheelchair-accessible entrance ramp, and [...]
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