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Spring Creek Forest Preserve calendar for February-March
The Spring Creek Forest Preserve has announced its schedule of activities for March. Here's what's happening at the preserve! February Activities 29th Annual Trout Lily Walk - Sunday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m. = Spring Creek Forest Preserve 1770 Holford Rd. March Activities...
‘Turn Your Day Around’ by donating blood
Resolve to turn your day around and save up to three lives through a simple act: donating blood. Beginning in January with National Blood Donor Month, Carter BloodCare, ADRP – an International Division of America’s Blood Centers – and the U.S. blood community urge all...
Don’t miss MLK celebration events Jan. 15-16
The Garland Unit of the NAACP will host its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration Saturday, Jan. 15, and Sunday, Jan. 16. The theme for this year’s festivities is “Honoring Dr. King during COVID-19.” The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15. The route...
Park & Rec provides helps fulfill wellness goals
Ninety-four percent of U.S. adults have health and wellness goals for 2022, according to a newly released National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) poll. Top goals include: Drinking more water and eating healthier Reducing stress Increasing exercise and daily...
Just say no to New Year’s resolutions
“New Year’s Day…now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” Mark Twain New Year’s Eve is the traditional time for people to take stock, re-evaluate their lives and decide what changes,...
Make plans to see Garland Quilt Guild exhibit
Don’t miss the Garland Quilt Guild exhibit at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. View the exhibit through Jan. 13, 2022, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and during public performances. The group meets the first Tuesday of each...
Help GFD, GFFA make holiday special
Make this holiday special for a child in need. The Garland Fire Fighters Association (GFFA) and Garland Fire Department are collecting new, unwrapped toys for their annual toy drive through Monday, Dec. 20. Toy collection boxes will be available at each of...
Give gift that saves lives
There is a gift you can give this holiday that costs nothing but time and requires no added shipping. When you give blood, you save lives by ensuring hospital patients receive the transfusions they need. All blood types are needed for a safe and sufficient blood...
Get tickets now for the NAACP Winter Ball
All residents of Garland, Rowlett and surrounding cities are invited to the 21st Garland Winter Ball presented by the NAACP Garland Unit. The event will include live entertainment and dinner. Attire is black tie. Please join us Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the...
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