Bear Creek Heritage Center/Black History Month – As part of the City of Irving’s Black History Month activities, the Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center museums will be open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18. The public is invited to tour the museums and gain insight into the African-American experience in American history and life in Bear Creek, one of Dallas County’s oldest African-American communities. The center is located at 3925 Jackson St. For more information, call (972) 721-3503.
Quad Rugby Tournament – Senter Park Recreation Center, 901 S. Senter Rd., will host the third Annual RISE (Recovery, Inspiration, Success, Empowerment) National Invitational Quad Rugby Tournament on Feb. 17?19. Six teams from the U.S. and Canada will compete in this tournament featuring five current USA Wheelchair Rugby team members and three International Paralympic players. Free admission and concessions will be sold. For more information call 972-721-2501. See game schedule at www.cityofirving.org
Plant an Edible Front Yard Class – This free class introducing the world of the “edible” and useful front yard will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road. For more information, visit www.cityofirving.org/begreen or call (972) 742-2296.
Irving Citizen Police Academy – Those who live or work in Irving and want to learn about what police officers do are invited to apply for the Irving Citizen Police Academy. The free series of 14 classes offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a day in the life of a police officer. The classes provide information on the crime scene division, criminal investigations, SWAT, and K-9 and bomb units. English sessions begin March 6 and Sept. 11; Spanish sessions begin March 5 and Sept. 10. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and two classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Space is limited. To receive an application contact Officer Lance Peikert at lpeikert@cityofirving.org or (972) 721-3557. The form also may be downloaded at www.irvingpd.com.
Input Wanted for City’s New Strategic Plan – The City of Irving is updating its strategic plan to identify new initiatives through 2017, and is seeking input from residents and businesses. Irving’s strategic plan, which was first created in 2006, guides future growth and development. The plan has contributed to key results in areas such as economic development, public safety, capital improvements, code enforcement, streets and communications. The city’s annual operating budget is based on the strategies and action items listed in the strategic plan. A copy of the FY 2011-12 plan is available here. To provide input on new initiatives for the City Council to consider, send an email to strategicplan@cityofirving.org. The City Council will hold its strategic planning retreat in early March.
ICTN on Demand Spotlight – Crowds turn out for fun at Zestfest, as the event returns to the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas for a second year.—watch it on demand!
Be sure to visit the ICTN on Demand page on the city website to watch other exciting and informative videos.
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Karen K. Ducote | Community Outreach Coordinator
City of Irving | Business and Civic Affairs
(972) 721-2533 kducote@cityofirving.org
