Community
Opportunities to brighten a child’s Christmas
There are still opportunities to donate toys for underserved children in our community. The Garland Fire Department and Hope Clinic are still collecting. Fire Department Toy Drive The Garland Firefighters Association and Garland Fire Department are collecting new,...
Future Eagle Scout takes on garden project
When a local Boy Scout thought about ideas for his Eagle Scout service project, he didn’t have to look further than his grandmother’s home. Thomas Lee Hermann, 17-year-old Garland resident, recently completed the challenge of renewing the trail and constructing raised...
Kids make bird feeders for preserve
The members of the Preservation Society of Spring Creek Forest have set aside many Eastern Red Cedars for youth groups to bring biodegradable bird feeders to decorate. The decorating event will be from 10 a.m. until noon Dec. 5 and materials will be on hand for making...
HFHGG celebrates building 89th home
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Garland (HFHGG), alongside future homeowners, Melesse and Habtam, invited the community to attend the Home Dedication Ceremony of the 89th home built by the affiliate. The dedication of the home was held on the morning of Saturday, Nov....
Shelters receive grants
In support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to assist shelters still reeling from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Mary Kay FoundationSM announced that it is awarding $1.1 million in grants to more than 50 domestic violence shelters across the...
Carter Bloodcare: Blood supply critically low
Carter Bloodcare recently announced that the fluctuation of the community blood supply and a strong hospital demand has created a critically low and unstable situation. Initially brought on by thousands of blood drive cancellations with the “shelter in place” orders,...
FPC Garland provides help in community
The First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Garland, located in downtown Garland, enjoys a long, rich history of service and fellowship. It was founded in 1888 as the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Garland The average attendance was 20-25. A union between the...
Spring Creek activity schedule
The Spring Creek Forest Preservation Society list of activities from now through the end of the year is below. There are numerous fun and informative choices! Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. – Zoom meeting presentation by JoAnn Hollingsworth JoAnn will explain how to...
Join in Spring Creek Preserve activities
Check out the Spring Creek Forest Preserve activities below and join us! Keep America Beautiful “TrashDash” Sunday, Sept. 20, Keep America Beautiful is having a nationwide ‘pick up the litter day.’ Registration is free. Go to https://kab.org/. Register, do...
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