D.I.Y Garland Home Maintenance
D.I.Y Garland’s free Home Maintenance Series is designed to teach how fence maintenance, landscaping and exterior painting can give your home a spring makeover that will last throughout the seasons. This week, the series will feature an exterior painting class at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at The Home Depot, 3261 North President George Bush Turnpike. Register today!
Teen Talk 2016
The city wants to hear from teens about growing a better community, now and for the future! The Garland Youth Council will host Teen Talk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Duckworth Building, 217 North Fifth St. During Teen Talk, youth will have an opportunity to share what they like best about Garland, where they see opportunities for improvement, and learn about city government. The free event is open to youth in grades 9-12. See registration information at GarlandTx.gov.
Earth Day Rec
ycling event
In recognition of Earth Day, Garland Environmental Waste Services will host a recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Homer B. Johnson Stadium parking lot, 1029 East Centerville Road. During the event, attendees may recycle items not normally accepted as part of the residential recycling program, such as electronic devices, batteries and bulbs. For event details and a full list of acceptable items, visit GarlandTx.gov or call 972-205-3761.
Homeowners Association Community Clinic
Learn how to confidently manage your HOA. Attend an advanced training from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at The Hyatt Place-Garland. Cost is $10. Register by calling 972-205-2451.
Get to Kn
ow Garland Race
Register now for the Get to Know Garland Race, an adventure for all ages. Similar to a scavenger hunt, the race requires participants to think on their feet to solve clues that lead to local destinations. At each destination, participants must snap pictures with a smartphone to prove they found the answer. Cost for registration is a $20 charity donation. The race begins at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Central Fire Station, 1013 Austin Street. Register at GarlandChamber.com.