Learn about Rental Housing at Town Hall TuesdayThe City will host a town hall meeting to help inform residents on topics relating to rental housing in Mesquite at 6:30 p.m. on May 13 in Training Rooms A&B at City Hall, 757 N. Galloway Ave. Talking points will include rental permits, application processes and inspection requirements for single-family, short term and multifamily rental housing. See www.cityofmesquite.com/TownHallTuesdays for more information.
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Mesquite to host Citywide Council District PicnicThe City will host a Citywide Council District Picnic from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the north lawn of the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway Ave. All residents are invited to the gathering, which will feature family-friendly activities and food, as well as the opportunity to meet Councilmembers, City staff and your neighbors. Visit us on Facebook and let us know you're coming!
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Give wisely to the unshelteredVolunteer at a local charity or donate to agencies providing resources to the unsheltered. The City offers staff and resources to connect unsheltered individuals with assistance, including transportation to shelters, support agencies and willing family or friends. Donating to the unsheltered may contribute to the cycle of homelessness. Learn ways to help at www.cityofmesquite.com/Homeless.
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Memorial Day Service and more events in MayHistoric Mesquite is hosting its Murder Mystery Dinner from 6-9 p.m. on May 10 at the Mesquite Arts Center. For more information and tickets, click here. Later in the month, families can enjoy Movies in the Park and Touch a Truck from 7-10 p.m. on May 16 at Paschall Park. Visit here for details. Also, don't miss Mesquite Recycles Day from 8 a.m. to noon on May 17 at Poteet High School. See here for more information. Lastly, the City is hosting its annual Memorial Day Service on May 26. Click here for details.
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Find your next story at the Spring Book SaleThe Friends of the Mesquite Public Library will present the Spring Book Sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 16 and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on May 17 at the Mesquite Main Library. The sale will benefit the Mesquite Public Library System and feature gently used books and DVDs. Credit cards will be accepted along with cash and checks. For information, call 972-216-6220 or visit www.cityofmesquite.com/library.
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Enjoy bands, the symphony and moreStarting May 10, come out to the Off the Rails concert series at Front Street Station in Downtown Mesquite. Shows will be held every Saturday in May from 7-9 p.m. To see individual events, visit www.downtownmesquitetx.com. On May 15, the Mesquite Arts Center will feature local The Who tribute band, Who's Best, as part of its semi-monthly Courtyard Concert Series. Visit www.MesquiteArtsCenter.org for details. Also at the Arts Center, the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra will present “The Great Gate" from 7-8 p.m. on May 17. The program includes pieces by Carwithen, Beethoven and Mussorgsky. Visit www.mesquitesymphony.org for tickets.
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