New Natatorium to open on Feb. 12

The new Mesquite Natatorium will be open to the public starting on Feb. 12. This new facility is the result of the incredible partnership between the City, Mesquite ISD and Eastfield.

Mesquite ISD swimmers and the City’s Mesquite Marlins swim team will use the new pool, but it also will be open to the community. The facility will have swim lessons, water exercise classes and lap swimming, plus the Natatorium will offer Open Swim times to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

The Natatorium is located on the Eastfield Campus, 3737 Motley Dr. Details, admission fees and hours of operation can be found at www.cityofmesquite.com/Pools or www.cityofmesquite.com/Natatorium.

$14 adoption special at Animal Shelter 

Find your paw-fect match at the Mesquite Animal Shelter! In February 2024, the Shelter is offering $14 adoption specials on all adoptable cats and dogs.

The Shelter is located at 1650 Gross Road and is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. For more information and to see available pets, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/AnimalsintheShelter.

Mesquite celebrates Black History Month with activities, events

Throughout February, the City of Mesquite will host events, activities and recognitions during Black History Month to honor the contributions of African Americans. Planned activities and observances include:

• On Feb. 24, Historic Mesquite, Inc., will present “Diversity in the West: Buffalo Soldiers,” a living history reenactment. Participants at the free event also can attend a talk entitled, “The Economic Impact of Black Cowboys: Yesterday & Today.” The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 711 E. Kearney St.
• On Feb. 17, City Councilmember Brandon Murden will host a free educational event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave., in Training Rooms A&B. The event will include guest speakers and a panel discussion.
• On Feb. 15, the Mesquite Library is hosting performance artist Baba Kwasi at 6:30 p.m., at 300 W. Grubb Dr. Listen to an array of African drums and percussion instruments, along with storytelling, songs and African drumming. 

For more Black History Month programming, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/BHM.

2024 Neighborhood Summit on Feb. 24

The City of Mesquite is hosting the seventh annual Neighborhood Summit on Feb. 24 at the Mesquite Independent School District Professional Development Center Addition, 3819 Towne Crossing Blvd. The Neighborhood Summit is open to all residents and is free. It will feature guest speakers and more to educate and provide helpful tips on how to get involved with the City and your neighborhood. It also provides residents the opportunity to network with their neighbors and City staff.

Registration and networking will begin at 8:15 a.m. the morning of the event. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A continental breakfast will be available for attendees. Attendees will be able to visit information tables as well as obtain neighborhood and City-related information. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/NeighborhoodSummit or call 972-216-6348 to learn more.

'She Loves Me' at Mesquite Arts Center

Now through Feb. 25, the Mesquite Arts Theatre will be present "She Loves Me," a romantic-ish musical comedy. It's the story of two combative shop clerks who are not aware that they are the recipients of each other's secret love letters.

The show will be in the Black Box Theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings and on Sunday afternoons. For details about show times and to purchase tickets, please visit www.mesquiteartstheatre.org.

Take Library Needs Assessment Survey by Feb. 18

The Mesquite Public Library is seeking your input on its services and offerings. Make your voice heard by completing a short Needs Assessment Survey by Feb. 18. To take the survey, scan the QR code or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTN76W9.

Library closed on Feb. 19

On Monday, Feb. 19, both Library branches will be closed for staff development. Both branches will reopen on Feb. 20. For hours of operation and upcoming events and programs at the Library, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/library.

Get emergency notices through Mesquite Alerts

Sign up for Mesquite Alerts to receive emergency and informational notifications from the City of Mesquite. Notifications could be city-wide or zoned for your neighborhood. You have to opt in to receive notifications. You can choose your notification preferences, such as text messages, phone calls, or email, to receive real-time alerts about emergencies, weather, and information that pertains to your particular neighborhood to keep you safe. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MesquiteAlerts to enroll.