City Council to meet on March 18

The Mesquite City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. Members of the public, applicants and interested parties may attend the meeting in person.

Members of the public desiring to comment during Citizens Forum must preregister by either sending an email to sland@cityofmesquite.com  or calling 972-329-8388 before 3 p.m. on March 18. Provide the City Secretary with your name and address. Comments on agenda items may be made during the meeting or by submission on or before 3 p.m. on March 18 to the City Secretary.

View meeting agendas online. The City broadcasts meetings via Facebook Live and at www.cityofmesquite.com/WatchCouncilMeetings.

Next Town Hall Tuesday on March 26 

You are invited to the next Town Hall Tuesday, on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave., in Training Rooms A&B.

City Manager Cliff Keheley will lead the meeting, which will include a question-and-answer session and cookies. To learn more, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/TownHallTuesdays.

Get Fit Mesquite: Learn about credit

Let’s financially Get Fit Mesquite! Jennifer Salazar of Fairway Mortgage will present “Your Credit and Tips for Improvement” in two sessions on Wednesday, March 20, from 12-1 p.m. and again from 6-7 p.m.

Both sessions will be at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave., in Training Rooms A&B. Chat about credit topics including scoring, myths, requirements to purchase a home, and tips to improve your score. 

Get Fit Mesquite is a self-improvement program that encourages residents to practice health and wellness physically, mentally and financially. Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/GetFitMesquite. Programming is ongoing and will continue all year long, so visit often. 

Mesquite Rocks! concert series starts

The Mesquite Arts Center's Mesquite Rocks! concert series is starting up for a new season.

Come out on March 21 from 7-9 pm. to hear the Elton Johns, described as an "unforgettable, all-live music experience, expertly performed by a costumed full band and string section."

Click here for more information about upcoming concerts. The Mesquite Arts Center is located at 1527 N. Galloway Ave.

Upcoming District meetings 

City Councilmember Kenny Green will host the District 2 Meeting at 10 a.m. on March 23 at Florence Recreation Center, 2501 Whitson Way.

Residents are invited to come hear updates and meet their Councilmember.

The next District meeting will be hosted by Councilmember Brandon Murden for District 6 at 7 p.m. on March 28 at B.J. Smith Elementary School, 2300 Mesquite Valley Road.

Not sure which City Council District you live in? Click here to find out: https://bit.ly/CouncilDistrictsMaps.

Hop on over for Bunny EGGstravaganza

Welcome the arrival of spring with the annual Bunny EGGstravaganza on Saturday, March 30.

The free, family-friendly event will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Evans Recreation Center, 1116 Hillcrest St.

The celebration will feature two egg hunts for kids to gather colorful, candy-filled eggs: one starting at 10 a.m. and the next at 12 p.m. Both egg hunts will be organized by age groups. This year, some eggs will contain special coupons from Nothing Bundt Cakes for a free treat.

Other Bunny EGGstravaganza activities will include free pictures with the Easter Bunny, a balloon artist, face painting, arts and crafts, and bounce houses. Attendees also can pick up a complimentary Whataburger taquito (one per person) and free Scooter's Coffee for the first 500 guests.

For more information, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Bunny.