Lynn Creek & Loyd Parks Remain Closed Due to Flooding
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We are all glad the rain has stopped, but the ducks don't mind a little extra room to swim!
Portions of Loyd Park will be open beginning June 5 for RVs and tent campers. For information and reservations,call 972-237-4120. Online reservations will not be available at this time.
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$25 Adoptions at Animal Shelter
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$25 animal adoptions are available until June 6.
Prairie Paws Animal Adoption Center
2222 W. Warrior Tr.
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
972-237-8575
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Farmers Market Crawfish Boil June 6 |
Visit the Grand Prairie Farmers Market for a Crawfish Boil on Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St. In addition to crawfish, enjoy a beer garden, live music, gift market, arts and crafts and games. Tasty authentic crawfish will be prepared by Dustin Clement's Heads or Tails Cajun Crawfish for $10 per pound (while supply lasts) and will be accompanied by potatoes and corn. The Grand Prairie Farmers Market is open Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St. More info. |
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Join the Summer Reading Club at all Grand Prairie libraries! Come to the library and pick up your reading log. Kids earn coupons as they read. Teens and adults earn entries into prize drawings. Children's performances are on Mondays at the following times:
- Warmack Library, 760 Bardin Rd. - 1 p.m.
- Shotwell Library, 2750 Graham St. - 3 p.m.
- Main Library, 901 Conover Dr. - 6 p.m.
June 8: Percussionist Mark Shelton June 15: Ronald McDonald June 22: The Que Pastas Band June 29: Tea Party Time! For more information, call 972-237-5700 or click here. |
Join Mayor Ron Jensen for monthly bike rides now through November as part of the Get Fit GP community wellness initiative. The next ride is: Wednesday, June 10 Daulton Elementary School, 2607 Grand Peninsula Dr. To see map go to: gptx.org/getfitgp |
Guys Night Out at AirHogs Game
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June is Men's Health Month, and Get Fit Grand Prairie is hosting "Gous Night Out" at the AirHogs baseball game on Thursday, June 18 at 7:05 p.m. The night--free with a Get Fit GP voucher--includes men's health screenings, obstacle course, dunk chair, giant slide and baseball fastest pitch machine. Anyone (not only the guys) with a Get Fit GP voucher will receive a free ticket to the game, redeemable at AirHogs Ballpark, 1600 Lone Star Parkway. Pick up a voucher at any of the following locations (or print a voucher from gptx.org/GetFitGP)
- Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Building, 400 College St.
- Charley Taylor Recreation Center, 601 E. Grand Prairie Road
- Tony Shotwell Life Center, 2750 Graham St.
- Dalworth Recreation Center, 2012 Spikes St.
- Parks Administration Building, 400 College St.
- Environmental Services, 206 W. Church St., 2nd Floor
Redeem the voucher at AirHogs Ballpark prior to June 18 to receive reserved seating. Redeem the voucher on June 18 to receive only available seating. |
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Friday, June 19, 7-11 p.m. Tyre Park, 2327 Tyre St. Free live music, fried fish, cold drinks Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Freedom March Parade Parade will start lining up near the Liberty Bell 317 College St. to Tyre Park, 2327 Tyre St. A variety of entertainment, vendors, free food, drinks and more. |
Great Shows Coming to Uptown
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Friday, June 12-Sunday, June 14 Friday, June 19-Sunday, June 21 Shrek the Musical
Presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council
Motown Tribute
Featuring star lead singers from "The Drifters," Ramon Noble; Lynna Davis from "Diana Ross' Supremes;" star lead singer Wendell Noble from the "Cornell Gunther Coasters;" and Star lead singer Myles Savage from "The Platters."
Friday, June 26, 8 p.m.
Wade Hayes: "Unplugged & Acoustic"
Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m.
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Make it and Take it Rain Barrel Class |
Saturday, June 20 10 a.m.-noon Public Works Training Center, 317 N. Belt Line Road Pre-registration required and space is limited. $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. To register, call 972-237-8377 |
Play 9 and Dine at Prairie Lakes |
Prairie Lakes Golf Course, 3202 SE 14th St. 9 holes with cart, plus an Eddlemon's chopped barbecue sandwich. All for just $19! Mention this ad at the pro shop to redeem. Call 972-237-4156. |
City Releases 'My GPTX' Mobile App for Residents |
Grand Prairie residents can download the latest version of the My GPTX mobile app __ a convenient tool for keeping in touch with your city __ from iTunes for iPhone/iPad or Google Play for Android. The app allows users to report issues to city staff (such as code violations, potholes, street light outages, etc.), track service requests, access the city's phone and email directory, look up council district, trash and recycling days, nearest library and more. My GPTX (formerly named Snap and Send) is free to download and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices. Learn more at gptx.org/app |
City Events at the Click of a Button
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Don't miss a great Grand Prairie happening! Visit the City of Grand Prairie's
online calendar to view all current and upcoming events.
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Pipeline Monthly Newsletter
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The Pipeline water bill newsletter mails out monthly to residents who receive paper water bills. The newsletter is filled with city news and events. To view the Pipeline water bill newsletter online go to:
gptx.org/pipeline
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Genealogical Society Meeting |
Thursday, June 4 6:30 p.m., Main Library 901 Conover Dr. gpgstx.org |
Friday, June 5 - Saturday, June 6 7:05 p.m., AirHogs Ballpark 1600 Lone Star Parkway 972-595-7380, airhogsbaseball.com |
Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
Friday, June 5-Saturday, June 6 6:35 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE, lonestarpark.com |
Saturday, June 6 Crawfish Boil Weekend! 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Market Square 120 W. Main St. 972-237-4599 gptx.org/farmersmarket |
Household Hazardous Waste Collection |
Saturday, June 6 9-11 a.m., Development Center 206 W. Church St. Registration is required. 972-237-8055 gptx.org/WQ/HHW |
Free Electronics Take Back Event |
Saturday, June 6 9-11 a.m., Development Center 206 W. Church St. 972-237-4566 gptx.org/solidwaste |
Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
Sunday, June 7 1:35 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE lonestarpark.com |
Wednesday, June 10 12:05 p.m., AirHogs Ballpark 1600 Lone Star Parkway 972-595-7380 airhogsbaseball.com |
Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
Friday, June 12-Saturday, June 13 6:35 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE, lonestarpark.com |
Friday, June 12-Saturday, June 13 Presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council 8 p.m., Uptown Theater 120 E. Main St. 972-237-8786, artsgp.org |
Farmers Market and World Blood Donor Day |
Saturday, June 13 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Market Square 120 W. Main St. The Carter Blood Mobile will be onsite. Entertainment, prizes, music, fun gptx.org/farmersmarket |
Saturday, June 13 10 a.m.-noon Prairie Paws Adoption Center Conference Room 2222 W. Warrior Tr. 972-237-8575 |
Sunday, June 14 Presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council 2 p.m., Uptown Theater 120 E. Main St. 972-237-8786, artsgp.org |
Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
Sunday, June 14 1:35 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE, lonestarpark.com |
Monday, June 15 7:05 p.m., AirHogs Ballpark 1600 Lone Star Parkway 972-595-7380 airhogsbaseball.com |
Tuesday, June 16 6:30 p.m., City Hall City Council Chambers 317 College St. 972-237-8035 |
Tuesday, June 16 7:05 p.m., AirHogs Ballpark 1600 Lone Star Parkway 972-595-7380, airhogsbaseball.com |
Wednesday, June 17 11:05 a.m., AirHogs Ballpark 1600 Lone Star Parkway 972-595-7380, airhogsbaseball.com |
AirHogs vs. Trois-Rivieres Guys Night Out |
Thursday, June 18 Guys Night Out Health Fair for men to increase awareness of preventable health problems and early detection and treatment of diseases among men and boys. gptx.org/GetFitGP 7:05 p.m., AirHogs Ballpark 1600 Lone Star Parkway 972-595-7380 airhogsbaseball.com |
Thoroughbred Horse Racing |
Thursday, June 18-Saturday, June 20 6:35 p.m., Lone Star Park 1000 Lone Star Parkway 972-263-RACE, lonestarpark.com |
AirHogs vs. Trois Rivieres |
Friday, June 19-Saturday, June 20 7:05 p.m.., AirHogs Ballpark 1600 Lone Star Parkway 972-595-7380, airhogsbaseball.com |
Friday, June 19-Saturday, June 20 Presented by the Grand Prairie Arts Council 8 p.m., Uptown Theater 120 E. Main St. 972-237-8786, artsgp.org |
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