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Garland Nursing/Rehab hosts chili cookoff

Garland Nursing/Rehab hosts chili cookoff

Garland Nursing and Rehab recently held its second Employee Chili Cookoff. There was a large number of entries and the heat level went from mild to seriously spicy chili laced with habanero peppers! The cookoff judges took their jobs seriously, and it was easy to tell...

Garland celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Garland celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

The city’s Latino residents have come here from a variety of Central American and South American countries, as well as Spain. They have many stories to share that include sadness and triumph, love and adventure. Therefore, in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month,...

Volunteers strengthen community unity

Volunteers strengthen community unity

Local volunteers, driven by a deep sense of community and patriotism, converged at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, for a meal packing service project organized by 911day.org. This event marked the 22nd anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, a day Americans...

Library system announces October activity list

The Garland libraries will host a variety of activities throughout October. Check out the list now and make plans to join in the fun. Early Literacy (Ages 0-5) FALL STORYTIMES - Sept. 5 - Nov. 25 - All Libraries Baby Bounce & Read (birth-18 months): 10 a.m....

Spring Creek Forest Preserve schedules activities

Spring Creek Forest Preserve schedules activities

Monthly Work Sessions: Regular work sessions in the forest are suspended in August because of the heat. Dana Wilson will lead Work Sessions on various dates. To be on Dana’s work team, email danawilson59@yahoo.com. Service Projects: Need a project for your...

Notes on Garland’s Latino history exhibit

Notes on Garland’s Latino history exhibit

Explore Garland’s Latino community with the Landmark Museum's newest exhibit: Notes on Garland’s Latino History. As part of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the exhibit will be on display Sept. 1-30 at the North Garland Library, 3845 North Garland Avenue, and Oct. 1...

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