Council Connection
April 22, 2022
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Tax Free Emergency Supplies


From midnight Saturday, April 23 to midnight Monday, April 25, the State of Texas will allow businesses to sell specified categories of emergency preparedness supplies tax free. Stocking up on needed supplies should disaster strike may seem to some as a waste of money. Afterall, you are buying things you hope to never need. But supplies which could aid you and your family in times of emergencies could be the most important investment you ever make. Learn more.

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Fill the Boot Campaign


The Mesquite Fire Department’s Fill-The-Boot Campaign supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has started. Since 1954, fire fighters across the country have collected critical funds in the community as part of the Fill-the-Boot program to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Association. Keep an eye out for Mesquite Fire Fighters in the community as they help to continue the efforts of this important cause. Learn more.
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National Pet ID Week


Mesquite Animal Services is offering free microchipping for pets tomorrow, Saturday, April 23 in honor of National Pet Id Week. This is a great opportunity for owners to review the steps they can take to make sure that their pet has the best chance of being recovered should the animal become lost. Mesquite Animal Services is located at 1650 Gross Road and will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
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KMB seeks Trash Bash volunteers


Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc. is seeking volunteers for its cleanup event, Trash Bash, on April 30. Trash Bash is an opportunity for families, neighbors and groups to help beautify the Mesquite community. Volunteers will be provided trash grabbers, safety vests, disposable gloves and trash bags during a curbside pick-up from 8 to 9 a.m. Learn more and register.


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Economic Development Survey


The City of Mesquite is creating an Economic Development Strategic Plan for Mesquite and, as part of the process, we are conducting a resident survey to inform the plan. We value your experience and feel your insights would be important as we craft a strategy for the future. The survey is offered in English and Spanish. Learn more about our strategic plan here.


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KidFish Tournament on April 23


The Mesquite Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2022 KidFish fishing tournament this Saturday, April 23, at City Lake Park, 403 Galloway Ave. from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event is free, however, participants must register the morning of the event to be entered into the tournament and be eligible for prizes. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Learn more.


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National Drug Take Back Day  


The Mesquite Police Department is proud to take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mesquite residents can bring any unwanted prescription drugs they wish to discard to the lobby of the Mesquite Police Department, 777 N. Galloway Ave. However, needles nor syringes will be accepted.
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Mesquite Rocks! Concert 


Please join the Mesquite Arts Council as they welcome one of the premier Madonna tribute bands, PriMadonna, on April 21 at 7 PM during Mesquite Arts Center’s annual concert series “Mesquite Rocks!” formally known as “April Rocks”. To learn more, please visit www.mesquiteartscenter.com


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