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DISABILITY PARKING REGULATIONS REMINDER

The Irving Police Department wants to remind motorists of parking regulations regarding marked disability parking spaces. Violations can result in fi nes of up to $522. It is illegal to park vehicles in a disability parking space:

● Without displaying the appropriate plate or Lanterns to Illuminate Mandalay Canal placard, even if a driver or passenger of the vehicle has a disability. ● While displaying an expired plate or placard, Community Event to Shine a Light even if a driver or passenger of the vehicle has a disability. on Domestic Violence ● When neither the driver nor any passenger has a disability, even if the vehicle displays In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, “People need to recognize the signs of domestic violence the appropriate plate or placard. the City of Irving will host Illuminate Irving, a free, family so they can address it quickly and get help.” friendly event for the entire community. Illuminate Irving For more information, call the Irving Police will honor domestic violence victims, as well as friends The Irving Family Advocacy Center brings together Department at (972) 273-1010 or visit and families of those touched by this pervasive crime. a variety of free resources for Irving residents who CityofIrving.org/323/Municipal-Court. n The goal for the event is dual-purpose: awareness and need help, including counseling services for victims of education for the community, and support and healing domestic violence and their family members. Group for victims. counseling and education classes are off ered for parenting, anger management and domestic violence. “Many of us know someone who has experienced a form Play therapy is provided for children who are victims of of domestic violence,” said Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne. abuse or who have witnessed domestic violence. “We need to look past the stigma and start talking about how and where to get help.” The Irving Family Advocacy Center is located at 600 W. Pioneer Drive. For more information or to assist victims The evening of remembrance and hope will take place of domestic violence, visit CityofIrving.org/FAC. n from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at 200 E. Las Colinas Blvd., along Irving’s Mandalay Canal, where victims and their families will launch lanterns on the canal’s waters, each bearing the name of a person whose life has been Numbers to call for help and aff ected by domestic violence. information: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Irving Family Advocacy Center, (972) 721-6560 “We are asking the entire Irving community to attend this Residents are reminded that National Night event to learn more about the dynamic behind domestic The 24-hour National Domestic Violence Out is Oct. 4. Neighborhoods throughout Irving violence,” said Irving Chief of Police Larry Boyd. “We Hotline, (800) 799-7233 will leave their porch lights on or participate in want victims, their friends and families, and our entire National Night Out events to help encourage community to know there is help available and that help In an emergency, always call 911. strengthening police-community partnerships. leads to hope.” For more information, call the Irving Police Online information: TheHotline.org Department at (972) 721-3745. n The Irving Police Department and the Irving Family Advocacy Center, which partner to assist victims, say Statistics education and awareness are key to understanding the ● 1 in 3 women will be a victim of domestic many forms of domestic violence. abuse ● 1 in 4 women will be a victim of violent “Name-calling and put-downs can signal the beginning of abuse what will become a violent relationship, and can be just ● 1 in 7 men will be victimized in his lifetime as damaging emotionally as a hit or a punch,” Boyd said.

Irving Fire Department Prepares for New Developments: Fire Station 12 to Open in March 2016 has been an impressive year for the City of Irving Fire Department.

The department broke ground in April on its new Fire must arrive within eight minutes. The study showed Fire Station 12, and in July, construction began on the state-of- Department response times in the area were two to four the-art Irving-Grand Prairie Fire Training Facility near State minutes later than the requirement, a problem the new Highway 161 and Belt Line Road. The department also is Fire Station 12 is expected to fi x. increasing its fl eet this year by adding two 100-foot tiller- Fire Station 12 Artist Renderings ladder trucks, one of which will be assigned to Fire Station The station will house an Advanced Life Support 12, while the other will be assigned to Fire Station 3. ambulance, a 1,500-gallon-per-minute fi re engine and a ladder truck. According to the Fire Department, ladder Completion of Fire Station 12 is anticipated in March. trucks are an invaluable asset to the city, given the current The 12,000-square-foot facility will be located at 2995 and future development of high-density areas. With the Regent Blvd. in north Irving, near the Hackberry Creek help of these highly maneuverable tiller ladder trucks, subdivision. The new station’s location was selected to fi refi ghters can gain access to residents in need of help. reduce response times in and around the Hackberry Creek, La Villita and Valley Ranch neighborhoods. In 2013, studies The addition of Fire Station 12, the Irving-Grand Prairie were conducted that revealed this area lacked the proper Fire Training Facility, and the fi fth ladder truck placed at coverage to meet the National Fire Protection Association station 12 will be the fi nal components required to propel (NFPA) standard on response times. According to the Irving to an Insurance Services Offi ce (ISO) rating of 1. NFPA, the fi rst piece of fi re apparatus must arrive in four Irving’s current public protection classifi cation is a rating funds that Irving residents approved in the 1999 and 2006 minutes or less, while the total response of 15 fi refi ghters of ISO-2. The station is funded through $3.9 million in bond bond elections. n IRVING CITY A N OFFI C I AL P U BLI C A TION OF T H E CITY O F IR VING

In the Galleries

Fifth Annual Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Islamic Art Through Nov. 13 | Main Gallery | Free Presented by the Islamic Art Revival Series, the Fifth Annual Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Islamic Art is a program of the Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation. The prestigious international exhibition of artwork is inspired by Islamic culture, art, literature and architecture, and features works in a variety of styles and media from artists around the world.

Inspiration (X-Rays, Paper and Thread) by Brigitte Amarger Saturday School for ages 6-10 starts Oct. 15 “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Oct. 16-17 Robert Batson: Weaving Paint (A Concept Revisited) Through Nov. 20 | Focus Gallery | Free Fall in Love with the Arts this Large, abstract acrylic paintings by Irving-based artist and retired architect Robert Batson. Inspired by textiles from the Southwest, and October at Irving Arts Center Central and South America, and painted with a technique of drips, dribbles, quick brush strokes Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., is a Smithsonian affiliate and lines, the paintings evoke the design, colors, institution that is home to many forms of art and entertainment. To learn patterns and textures of these weavings. more, visit IrvingArtsCenter.com or call (972) 252-7558.

Live Performances, Camps Oct. 9 | From Vienna, New Philharmonic Orchestra of Irving (NPOI) and Special Events 3:30 p.m. | Carpenter Hall | $10-$18 NPOI opens its 2016-17 season by featuring works by Oct. 5 | Luis Alberto Urrea Visit Haydn, Von Suppe, Strauss’s Die Fledermaus and special 7 p.m. | Carpenter Hall | Free guest vocalists from the University of Texas at Arlington’s Mi Favorito, Acrylic on Canvas by Robert Batson Meet the writer of Irving’s 2016 NEA Big Read selected Opera Workshop. Irving Arts Association’s (IAA) novel, “Into the Beautiful North.” Mr. Urrea will talk about Traveling Animal Art Exhibit his distinguished body of works including novels and Oct. 15-Nov. 19 | Saturday School Session One, Through Nov. 27 | Front Foyer | Free short stories inspired by family stories and experiences Geometric Abstraction with the Masters Local entries from the IAA’s 15th Annual National from his cross-cultural upbringing as a Mexican-American. 2 to 4 p.m. | Art Lab | $75 Animal Art Juried competition is showcased. Following will be book signings and the announcement of Guided by professional teaching artists, students ages the winner of the Big Write Poetry Contest. 6-10, will dive into a variety of topics built around the theme, “creating art and memories.” They also will meet Oct. 6 | JumpstART – Fall into Books! the masters of geometric abstraction throughout the 10 a.m. | Suite 200 | Free ages from different cultures, and explore how artists Offered the first Thursday of each month, October’s used shapes, line and color in their art. Students will then JumpstART will be a celebration of National Book create artwork inspired by their techniques. Month and Irving’s Big Read. Storytime is tied to the month’s theme – “Fall into Books!” – and a take-home art Oct. 15 | Guided Tour: Fifth Annual Juried Exhibition of H.E. Bailey IAA Winners Exhibition (2013) project will be offered. Ages 2 and older. All supplies are Contemporary Islamic Art provided. Galleries are open for viewing afterward. To 2 and 4 p.m. | Main Gallery | Free The Fantastic World of Dan Yaccarino register groups of 10 or more, call (972) 252-2787. The Islamic Art Revival Series and Irving Arts Center Through Jan. 8, 2017 | Dupree Lobby | Free invites residents to join Irving Arts Center Executive This traveling exhibition, organized and toured Oct. 8 | Eastern Weaving Workshop Director Todd Hawkins for a guided tour of the Fifth by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. | Suite 200 | Free Annual Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Islamic Art (a Literature, features more than 75 pieces of The Islamic Art Revival Series and Irving Arts Center program of the Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation). original artwork for children’s books by Dan invites residents to an interactive workshop with artist Yaccarino, an award-winning artist whose work Samia Khan to learn the fine art of Eastern Weaving. Oct. 15 | Short Play Competition, Irving Black Arts has been featured in magazines, ad campaigns Space is limited and registration is required. Register at Council and animation worldwide. Known for his IrvingArtsCenter.com. 7 p.m. | Dupree Theater | $15-$20 retro-style illustrations, Yaccarino has written/ Selected plays will be presented by the Irving Black Arts illustrated more than 30 books including Oct. 8 | Interfaith Symbolism in Sacred Geometry Council. “Unlovable,” “The Fantastic Undersea Life Of Workshop Jacques Cousteau” and “All The Way To America.” 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. | Suite 200 | Free Oct. 15 | Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra (LCSO) The Islamic Art Revival Series and Irving Arts Center Presents Kiarra Saito-Beckman, Teen Violinist invites residents to an interactive workshop “Interfaith 8 p.m. | Carpenter Hall | $16.50-$46.50 Symbolism in Sacred Geometry” with artist Matt Anzak. Kiarra Saito-Beckman, teen violinist, joins the LCSO for Space is limited and registration is required. Register at their season opening performance. Program highlights IrvingArtsCenter.com. include Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35.

Oct. 9 | Second Sunday Funday: Geometric Art Oct. 16 and 17 | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Illustration from “Coming to America” by Dan Yaccarino 1 p.m. | Suite 200 | Free 2:30 and 4 p.m. Oct. 16 | Carpenter Hall | $6-$7.50 Every second Sunday, Irving Arts Center hosts Family 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Oct. 17 | Carpenter Hall | $6-$7.50 “Rarely Seen”: Photographs of the Extraordinary Funday – a free program that’s fun for the whole family. When Ichabod Crane mysteriously disappears and his Through Jan. 29, 2017 | Carpenter Lobby | Free Drawing on inspiration from the International Exhibition horse is found grazing in a pasture near the woods, Shot by some of the world’s finest of Contemporary Islamic Art, attendees will connect the rumors circulate that he is the victim of the dreaded photographers, including Stephen Alvarez, dots (and lines and planes) using principles of geometry “headless horseman” who allegedly haunts Sleepy “Rarely Seen” features images of places, events, and abstract expressionism to create a masterpiece. Hollow. natural phenomena and man-made heirlooms seldom seen by human eyes. The exhibition, produced and traveled by the National Geographic Society, captures once-in-a-lifetime moments, natural wonders, and little-seen objects from the far reaches of the globe. Guided Tours Now Available New! Irving Arts Center now offers guided gallery tours at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays.

Through Nov. 13, docents will provide background and context to the rich and varied arts of the Islamic world, offering intimate, guided tours of the Fifth Annual Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Islamic Art.

“Rain, Rain Go Away” Photograph by Andrew Suryono Tours also will be offered at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Oct. 15, led Gallery Hours by Irving Arts Center Executive Director Todd Hawkins, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri.; at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Nov. 5, by Marcie Inman director of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thur.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat.; Exhibitions and Educational Programs. n and 1 to 5 p.m. Sun.

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Luis Alberto Urrea Visits CONSTRUCTION UPDATES FOR MAJOR PROJECTS, Irving for NEA Big Read RESIDENTIAL STREETS Throughout October, Irving’s 2016 NEA Big Read continues with cultural events and insightful conversation centering Irving is undergoing a makeover, from the new on the novel “Into the Beautiful North” by Luis Alberto developments to the recurring replacement of Urrea. infrastructure. Residents can stay up-to-date with the latest projects and developments in Irving Oct. 5 | Author Luis Alberto Urrea Appearance by reviewing the list below and visiting 7 p.m. | Irving Arts Center’s Carpenter Performance Hall, CityofIrving.org/CIPProjects. Luis Alberto 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Urrea will talk about his distinguished body of works Oct. 8 | Irving Chautauqua Presents “The Magnifi cent New Construction and Developments including novels, short stories and collections of poetry Seven” Irving Music Factory is taking shape. Piers have inspired by family stories and experiences from his cross- 2 p.m. | South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive been installed on seven of the nine buildings. The cultural upbringing as a Mexican-American. He also will View a special screening of “The Magnifi cent Seven,” a fi rst buildings to have foundation slabs poured announce the winners of The Big Write: Welcome to movie with a connection to this year’s selected novel. are the parking garage and the amphitheater. America Poetry Contest and read selected works. More concrete pours for additional levels of the Oct. 8 | Fiesta Picture Frame Crafts six-story garage are occurring weekly. The east NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for 2:30 p.m. | East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Road side foundation of the amphitheater and main the Arts presented in partnership with Arts Midwest. For Families can make picture frames and maracas inspired by stage have been poured. Additional levels of the the art and colors of Mexico. parking garage and the walls around the theater more information, visit CityofIrving.org/BigRead or call will be going up in the upcoming months, weather (972) 721-4612. Oct. 10 | Artesanías: Crafts for Teens and Tweens permitting. Work on all buildings is underway and 2:30 p.m. | East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Road | the number of workers continues to expand as new NEA Big Read Events Students ages 12 and older subcontractors begin their portions of the project. Oct. 3 | Girls’ Night Out Book Club 7 p.m. | Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail Be a part of a crafty afternoon creating Ojos de Dios/Eyes of God and bark paintings. Water and Wastewater Main Replacements Join book lovers for fun, friendship, refreshments and The City of Irving’s Capital Improvement Program a lively discussion of “Into the Beautiful North” by Luis (CIP) Department is continuously working to Alberto Urrea. Check out a copy of the book at the Valley Oct. 10 | The Hispanic Experience in Literature replace the water and wastewater infrastructure Ranch Library information desk. Copies are limited. 7 p.m. | National Scouting Museum, 1329 W. Walnut Hill throughout Irving. Replacing main lines that have Lane met or exceeded their design life helps reduce Oct. 5 | Mid-Week Mysteries: Mysteries of Mexico Author and scholar Dr. René Saldaña Jr. discusses the backups, water quality issues, and other frequent Noon | South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive importance of culturally relevant literature in the Latino repairs that cause inconveniences and disruptions In honor of the Irving’s NEA Big Read, delve into mystery community. to Irving residents, visitors and businesses. The novels set in and about Mexico. Bring a brown bag lunch. streets below are slated to have water mains Beverages will be provided. Oct. 11 | Adult Coloring Time: Sugar Skulls and/or wastewater mains replaced in the upcoming 5 p.m. | West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road months. Questions about these projects can be Oct. 6 | Trivia on the Patio: Big Read Edition Adults can enjoy light refreshments, soothing music addressed to the CIP Department at (972) 721-2611. 7:30 p.m. | West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road | and explore the joy of coloring pictures with sugar skull Adults and teens ages 16 and older designs, inspired by this year’s Big Read. Currently Under Construction Enjoy an evening of brain teasers testing contestants’ ● State Highway 183 Utility Relocations knowledge of Irving’s Big Read. Oct. 15 | NEA Big Read Family Movies ● South Gloucester Street, from North MacArthur 2 p.m. | Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail | Featuring Boulevard to West Northgate Drive Oct. 7 | Craftworks: Sugar Skull Flower Pots “The Book of Life” ● Ridgewood Street, from Lawson Street to William 1 p.m. | West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road | Adults 2:30 p.m. | East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Road | Brewster Drive and teens ages 16 and older Featuring “A Bug’s Life” ● Lawson Street, from Anderson Street to The crafty and not-so-crafty are invited to paint colorful Children and parents will enjoy screenings of kids’ fl icks Ridgewood Street fl ower pots using Mexican culture and art as inspiration. with themes found in Irving’s NEA Big Read selection. ● Sterling Street, from West Esters Boulevard to Freeport Parkway North ● Delaware Creek, from Singleton Boulevard to South Nursery Road ● Recognition Point Drive, from Regal Ridge Oct. 28 | Friday Night Library Fall Carnival and Haunted Parkway to East Grauwyler Road Library Briefs House ● Regal Ridge Parkway, from Recognition Point 7 to 10 p.m. | South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive Drive to State Highway 114 Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 | Meditation Workshop Families are invited to have a “spooktacular” time at a fall ● South Irving Heights, from State Highway 356 to 7 p.m. | West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road carnival featuring tricks and treats along with stories and Old Irving Boulevard Feeling stressed? Find peace within, learn to meditate and games. Then get in line for a zombifi ed haunted house, ● Singleton Boulevard, from Lindy Lane to Old fi nd balance with free, weekly guided meditation sessions straight out of a Jane Austen novel. For details, visit Irving Boulevard conducted by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation. CityofIrving.org/Library. ● Sam Hill Street, from North MacArthur Boulevard to Millswood Drive Oct. 8 | Kate Beasley Book Launch ● Millswood Drive, from Sam Hill Street to Mills 11 a.m. | South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive Lane Celebrate the release of Kate Beasley’s fi rst novel ● Yorkshire Street, from King Richard Street to “Gertie’s Leap to Greatness.” Reminiscent of the Ramona Highland Park series, Beasley’s book is sure to be a hit with readers in ● Nottingham Drive, from Yorkshire Street to grades 3-7. An author Q&A, book signing and refreshments Linden Lea follow the discussion. Books will be available for purchase ● Huntingdon Drive, from Yorkshire Street to at the event. Locksley Chase ● Highland Park Drive, from Yorkshire Street to the Oct. 15 | Janet Tashjian Author Event end of the cul-de-sac 3 p.m. | South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive ● Delaware Creek, from Live Oak Drive to Cripple Creek Drive Young adult and middle-grade author Janet Tashjian returns to the library with a new novel “Sticker Girl,” a ● Embassy Channel, from Delaware Creek to State Highway 183 magical tale of a girl and her enchanted sticker collection, perfect for readers in grades 3-7. An author Q&A, book ● Glenwick Lane, from Pebblebrook Trail to Lake By signing and refreshments follow the discussion. Books will Drive Library Fall Carnival ● Segundo Drive, from South Rogers Road to South be available for purchase at the event. and Haunted House MacArthur Boulevard ● Evergreen Street, from Compton Avenue to 3902 Evergreen St. ● North Harvard Street, from Pleasant Run Road to Oct. 20 | Alternatives to Household Chemicals Briarcliff Drive Think Green … Be Green 6 to 7:30 p.m. | South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive ● Harvard Court (entire street) According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Register for these classes and events at CityofIrving.org/ ● Keyhole Circle (entire street) only a fraction of the more than 75,000 registered BeGreen. For more information, call (972) 721-2355. ● Keyhole Street, from Briarcliff Drive to West chemicals have gone through complete testing for human Northgate Drive health concerns. Students will learn how to make simple Oct. 7 | Night Hike on Campion Trail ● Hackberry Creek, from Cabell Road to State recipes to create safe, alternative cleaners. 7 to 9 p.m. | Location to be given upon registration Highway 114 Explore the nighttime world of animals of Campion Trail ● Anderson Street, West Rochelle Road to North Oct. 25 | On the Wildside: Gardening for Wildlife with native species experts and learn more about the Story Road 6 to 8 p.m. | West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road sights, smells and sounds of nature at night. Night hikers ● Anderson Street, from William Brewster Drive to Native and adaptive plants are beautiful, water-effi cient are invited to challenge skills in spotting signs of animal Hillcrest Drive additions to a landscape, but can be useful tools to attract life and sharpening other senses. Registration is required. ● Chisholm Trail, from Metker Street to New Haven benefi cial wildlife. Learn ways to attract and provide urban Street habitat for butterfl ies, song birds, hummingbirds, bees and Oct. 15 | Ladies Car Care Clinic ● McCarthy Street, from Cartwright Street to other animals that bring a landscape to life. DeWitt Street 9 to 11:30 a.m. | Location to be given upon registration In honor of national Fall Car Care month, ladies are invited ● Posey Drive, from 2714 Posey Dr. to Witton Street Nov. 1 | Creating International Taste with Herbs to learn about vehicles including understanding the car, 6 to 7:30 p.m. | West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road what the car needs, when it needs it and why. This hands- The CIP Department keeps an Herbs native to an area defi ne the fl avor of world cuisines. on, free workshop will provide an up-close experience in updated list of projects online at From Mexico to Southeast Asia, discover how using the basic car maintenance and explains typical maintenance CityofIrving.org/CIPProjects. appropriate herbs in combinations with local foods will repairs. Limited seating and registration is required. For more information, produce ethnic cuisine. call (972) 721-2611. n

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City of Irving Parks and Recreation Classes Registration is Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at all full-time and school recreation centers. Classes begin Nov. 7 and end Dec. 10.

CIMARRON PARK RECREATION CENTER / 201 Red River Trail / (972) 910-0702 GEORGIA FARROW RECREATION CENTER AT WEST PARK / 530 Davis Drive / (972) 721-2519 Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri : 6 a.m.–10 p.m. / Tue, Thu : 9 a.m.–10 p.m. / Sat : 9 a.m.–5 p.m. / Hours: Mon–Fri : 9 a.m.–10 p.m. / Sat : 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun: 1–5 p.m. DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE Tue 6:15-7 p.m. Tuesday Tutoring 6-12 $8 TODDLER & PRESCHOOL CLASSES 7-8 p.m. Party Refreshment (Cook Class) 12-up $10 Mon 11 a.m.-noon Little Chefs 3-6 $10 8-9 p.m. Cardio Challenge 11-17 $10 noon-1 p.m. Preschool Painting 3-6 $5 9-9:45 p.m. Craft Jewelry Making 12-17 $5 Wed Tue 9:15-10 a.m. Holiday Crafts 3-6 $10 3-4 p.m. Paint By Numbers 7-12 $5 10-11 a.m. Little Scientists 3-6 $10 4-5 p.m. Youth Dodge Ball 11-14 -0- 11 a.m.-noon Tiny Trikes 3-6 $5 6:15-7 p.m. Weight Room Basic 17-up $10 Wed 9:15-10 a.m. Arts and Crafts for Preschool 3-6 $5 7-8 p.m. Beginning Rowing 16-up $5 Thu 10-11 a.m. Finger Puppets 3-6 $5 1-2 p.m. Home School Arts and Crafts 6-14 $5 11 a.m.-noon Gym Social 3-6 $5 3-4 p.m. Youth Basketball 11-15 -0- noon-1 p.m. Creative Kitchen 3-6 $10 4-5 p.m. Indoor Floor Hockey 11-16 -0- Thurs 9:15-10 a.m. Legos and Puzzles 3-6 $5 5-6 p.m. Teen Basketball 13-17 -0- Fri 10-11 a.m. Story Time 3-6 $5 1-2 p.m. Home School Gym Games 6-14 -0- 11 a.m.-noon Cartoons and Coloring 3-6 $5 3-4 p.m. Youth Kickball 11-14 -0- Fri 9:15-11 a.m. Mom and Tots Adventure (with Adult) 0-2 $15 4-5 p.m. Burn Body Fat 11-16 $5 10-11 a.m. Construction Paper Craft 3-6 $5 5-6 p.m. Madden 17 Competition 11-17 -0- 6:15-7 p.m. Youth Table Tennis 9-14 -0- 11 a.m.-noon Gym Social 3-6 $5 7-8 p.m. Mandala Coloring 11-17 $5 noon-1 p.m. Hat Making 3-6 $5 9-9:45 p.m. Organization Skills For Teens 14-17 -0- Sat 10-11 a.m. Building Buddies 3-6 $5 Sat 9:15-10 a.m. Cross Country Running 12-up $5 11 a.m.-noon Creative Coloring 3-6 $5 10-11 a.m. Breakfast Club (Saturday) 6-10 $8 YOUTH & TEEN CLASSES ADULT CLASSES Mon 3-4 p.m. Gym Games – Volleyball 6-12 -0- Mon 8-9 p.m. Intro. Waltz Dance Class 12-up $10 4-5 p.m. Drawing for Beginners 6-12 $5 9-9:45 p.m. Cardio Fitness 18-up $5 5-6 p.m. Fuse Bead Fun 6-12 $5 Tue 7-8 p.m. Party Refreshment (Cook Class) 12-up $10 6-7 p.m. Card Games 6-12 -0- Wed 6:15-7 p.m. Weight Room Basic 17-up $10 7-8 p.m. Game Room Fun 13-17 -0- 7-8 p.m. Beginning Rowing 16-up $5 Tues 3-4 p.m. Gym Games – Badminton 6-12 -0- 8-9 p.m. Adult Coloring Hour 18-up $5 3-4 p.m. Bracelet Making 6-12 $5 9-9:45 p.m. Work Your Abs 18-up $5 4-5 p.m. Tennis 1 6-12 $5 Thu 6:15-7 p.m. Treadmill Workout 18-up $5 5-6 p.m. Cookie Making 6-12 $5 7-8 p.m. Shape Your Body 18-up $5 Wed 3-4 p.m. Gym Games – Dodgeball 6-12 -0- 8-9 p.m. Ping Pong Play 18-up -0- 3-4 p.m. Intramural VB 6-12 -0- 9-9:45 p.m. Round Robin Dominoes 18-up -0- 4-5 p.m. Cartooning 6-12 $5 Fri 8-9 p.m. Rummy and Spades 18-up -0- 5-6 p.m. Art and Crafts for Youth 6-12 $5 Sat 9:15-10 a.m. Cross Country Running 12-up $5 6-7 p.m. Introduction to Volunteering 13-17 -0- 11 a.m.-noon Boot Camp Workout 18-up $10 7-8 p.m. Table Tennis Teens 13-17 -0- 8-9 p.m. Dominoes for Teens 13-17 -0- OPEN GYM BASKETBALL* Thurs 3-4 p.m. Gym Games – Kickball 6-12 -0- Mon noon-4 p.m. 4-5 p.m. Beginning Crocheting 6-12 $5 Tue noon-4 p.m. / 6-7 p.m. / 8-9:45 p.m. 4-5 p.m. Tennis 2 (must have already taken Tennis 1) 6-12 $5 Wed noon-4 p.m. 5-6 p.m. Board Games 6-12 -0- Thu noon-4 p.m. / 6-7 p.m. / 8-9:45 p.m. Fri 3-4 p.m. Gym Games – Arcade 6-12 -0- Fri noon-4 p.m. 3-4 p.m. Creative Kitchen for Youth 6-12 $10 Sat 1-4:45 p.m. 4-5 p.m. Paint by Numbers 6-12 $5 *Open gym schedule is subject to change without notice. Call for daily updates on open gym hours. 5-6 p.m. Homework Help 6-12 -0- Sat 3-4:30 p.m. Cartoon Matinee 6-12 $5 YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS ADULT CLASSES Members interested in year-round programs may register at any time providing availability. Mon TBD Personal Training 18-up $20 per hour DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE 2-2:30 p.m. Senior Fitness (M,W,F) 50-up $5 Mon 7-8 p.m. Zumba (M-F) 12-up TBA 8-9 p.m. Weight Room Intro 18-up Fitness Member Tue 4:30-6 p.m. S&F Athletes (Mentoring and Wellness) 7-18 -0- Tues 1-3 p.m. Badminton (T,Th) 18-up -0- (T and TH) 2-3 p.m. Senior Games (Bridge, Cards, Dominoes, etc.) 50-up -0- Thu 6:30-9 p.m. Free Play Volleyball 15-up IPAR Sat 1-2 p.m. Weight Room Intro 18-up Fitness Member Fri 5:30-9:45 p.m. R.I.S.E. Quad Rugby 18-up TBA Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m. R.I.S.E. Quad Rugby 18-up TBA YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS Members interested in year-round programs may register at any time providing availability. HERITAGE SENIOR CENTER / 200 S. Jefferson St. / (972) 721-2496 DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri : 8 a.m.–9 p.m. / Tue : 8 a.m.–10 p.m. / Wed : 8 a.m.–5 p.m. / Mon 9:05 a.m.-noon RARE Learning - Early Learners (M-F) 3-5 Call for Pricing Sat : 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Membership required to participate in activities. Fully licensed by the state. DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE 9:15-10:15 a.m. Jacki Sorensen’s Dance Aerobics (M or Th) 18-up $12 mo. 3:30-7 p.m. Piano Lessons (M-F or Sat. a.m.) Each lesson 7-12 $90 mo. ADULT CLASSES 45 min. Mon 8:45-9:45 a.m. AM Aerobics 50-up $15 mo. 4-7 p.m. Basketball Skills Camp (M,W,F) 45 min. time 4-17 $120 mo. 10-10:40 a.m. Tai Chi for Arthritis/Fall Prevention 50-up $5 (includes QiGong) slot 10-11 a.m. Fit For Life 50-up $35 mo. 5:15-6:05 p.m. Chess for Beg. and Int. levels 6-up $45 mo. 10:45-11:20 a.m. QiGong and the Art of Relaxation 50-up $5 (includes Tai Chi for 6:15-7:05 p.m. Chess for Beg. and Int. levels 6-up $45 mo. Arthritis) 6-7 p.m. Belly Dancing 16-up $40 mo. 10:45-11:45 a.m. Assisted Chair Yoga 50-up $35 mo. 7-8 p.m. Belly Fit 16-up $40 mo. 12:30-3:30 p.m. 42 (Dominoes) 50-up -0- 7-8 p.m. Fitness to You (M,W) 16-up $5 class 12:30-4:30 p.m. Beginner Bridge 50-up -0- 7-9:30 p.m. Cimarron Table Tennis Club 7-up Call for Pricing 2-4 p.m. The Lively Steppers 50-up -0- Tue 4:30-5:30 p.m. Speak Up Kids! 6-14 $240/12 weeks 5:30-6:30 p.m. Zumba Gold 50-up $20 mo./$5 per class 5:25-6:25 p.m. Zumba (T,Th) 8-up $30 mo./$5 class 6-7 p.m. Hula Lessons 18-up $25 mo. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Okinawan Karate (T,Th) 7-up $50 mo. 6-7:30 p.m. Bingo 50-up Dish to share + two 7:30-8:30 p.m. Okinawan Kobudo (T,Th) 13-up $50 mo. prizes Wed 5:30-6:15 p.m. Ballet and Tap 3-5 $44 mo. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Yoga 18-up $35 mo. or $8 per class 6:15-7 p.m. Ballet and Tap 6-12 $44 mo. 7-8 p.m. Hula Part B Tahitian Dance 18-up $25 mo. Hula students, 7-7:45 p.m. Hip-Hop/Jazz 6-12 $44 mo. $35 non-Hula students Thu 5-6 p.m. Basic Sewing 6-up $40 mo. 7-8 p.m. Heritage Singers (2nd and 4th Mon.) 50-up $10 Yearly 7-8 p.m. Adult Int. Tennis Lessons 18-up $40 mo. Tue 8:20-9:30 a.m. Stretch and Tone 50-up $5 Sat 8 a.m.-noon Tennis Lessons 7-up $40 mo. 9-11 a.m. Wood Carving 50-up -0- 9:15-10 a.m. Bolly Beats Fitness 18-up $25 mo./$8 class 10-11 a.m. Gospel Singing 50-up -0- 9:15 a.m.-noon Cimarron Table Tennis Club 7-up Call for Pricing 12:30-3:30 p.m. 42 (Dominoes) 50-up -0- 10:30-11:30 a.m. Curvy Girl Barre 18-up $25 mo. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Hand and Foot 50-up -0- 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Curvy Girl Dance Fit 18-up $25 mo. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Advanced Bridge 50-up -0- 12:30-1:20 p.m. The Yoga Radiation 18-up $30 mo. 1-3 p.m. Busy Fingers Quilting Club 50-up -0- 1-2 p.m. Ria’z Art Works – Beg. and Int. 4-up $80 mo. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Beginner Computer Class 50-up $30 per person (check 2-3 p.m. Ria’z Art Works – Beg. and Int. 4-up $80 mo. for sessions) 6-7 p.m. Evening Aerobics 18-up $15 mo. OPEN GYM BASKETBALL 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ceramics 18-up $15 mo. Mon 6-9 a.m. / 1-3 p.m. 7-9:15 p.m. Dance 18-up $6 Tue 11 a.m.-1 p.m. / 1-3 p.m. (Badminton) Wed 8:45-9:45 a.m. AM Aerobics 50-up $15 mo. Wed 6 a.m.-9 a.m. / noon-3 p.m. (Pickleball) / 8-9:30 p.m. 9:30-11 a.m. Neglected History, an exercise in 50-up -0- Thu 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. / 1-3 p.m. (Badminton) / 4-5 p.m. critical thinking Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m. / noon-3 p.m. / 7-9:30 p.m. (Volleyball) 10-10:40 a.m. Tai Chi for Arthritis/Fall Prevention 50-up $5 (includes QiGong) Sat noon-3 p.m. / 3-4:30 p.m. (Badminton) 10-11 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening (3rd Wed. 50-up -0- Sun 1-3 p.m. (Badminton) / 3-4:45 p.m. of month) 10:45-11:20 a.m. QiGong and the Art of Relaxation 50-up $5 (includes Tai Chi for Arthritis) GEORGIA FARROW RECREATION CENTER AT WEST PARK / 530 Davis Drive / (972) 721-2519 10:45-11:45 a.m. Assisted Chair Yoga 50-up $35 mo. Hours: Mon–Fri : 9 a.m.–10 p.m. / Sat : 9 a.m.–5 p.m. noon-1 p.m. Yoga 18-up $35 mo. or $8 per class DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE 12:30-3:30 p.m. Poker Club 50-up -0- 1:30-3:30 p.m. Bluegrass Jam Session 50-up -0- PRESCHOOL CLASSES 1:30-3:45 p.m. Line Dance 50-up $20 mo. or $6 per class Mon 9 a.m.-noon Starkidz Preschool Academy (M-F) 3-6 TBA Thu 8:20-9:30 a.m. Stretch and Tone 50-up $5 9:15-10 a.m. Preschool Workout 3-6 $5 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Painting Oil, Watercolor 18-up $20 per class, per mo. 10-10:45 a.m. Soccer Skills 3-6 $5 10:15-11:15 a.m. Bingo 50-up $1 11-11:45 a.m. Little Scientist 3-6 $5 12:30-3:30 p.m. 42 (Dominoes) 50-up -0- Tue 9:15-10 a.m. Math Lab 3-6 $5 12:30-4:30 p.m. Hand and Foot 50-up -0- 10-10:45 a.m. Writing Skills 3-6 $5 12:30-4:30 p.m. Advanced Bridge 50-up -0- 11-11:45 a.m. T-Ball 3-6 $5 12:30-4:30 p.m. Intermediate Bridge 50-up -0- Wed 9:15-10 a.m. Preschool Mini Golf 3-6 $5 1-2 p.m. Fitness Room Orientation (2nd and 50-up -0- 10-10:45 a.m. All About Animals 3-6 $5 4th Thur.) (Appt. required) 11-11:45 a.m. Learning Your States 3-6 $5 2:45-3:45 p.m. Intermediate Tap Dance 50-up $35 mo. Thu 9:15-10 a.m. Color By Numbers 3-6 $5 6-7 p.m. Evening Aerobics 18-up $15 mo. 10-10:45 a.m. Preschool Bowling 3-6 $5 6:15-8:30 p.m. Bunko 50-up $8 mo. 11-11:45 a.m. Basketball Skills 3-6 $5 7-8 p.m. There's Nothing Like a Great Book 50-up -0- Fri 9:15-10 a.m. Brilliant Builders 3-6 $5 (3rd Thur.) 10-10:45 a.m. Cutting and Matching 3-6 $5 7-8 p.m. Writing and You (not 3rd Thu.) 50-up -0- Fri 11-11:45 a.m. Race Course Driving 3-6 $5 8:45-9:45 a.m. AM Aerobics 50-up $15 mo. YOUTH & TEEN CLASSES 9 a.m.-noon Mah Jongg 50-up -0-; inst. book $1 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ceramics 18-up $15 mo. Mon 3-4 p.m. Youth Basketball 11-17 -0- 10-11 a.m. Free Play 50-up -0- 4-5 p.m. Fuse Beads Creation 7-12 $5 10-11 a.m. Fit For Life 50-up $35 mo. 6-7 p.m. Girl Basketball Training 9-18 $5 10-11:30 a.m. Investor’s Information Exchange 50-up -0- 7-8 p.m. Teen Mile Run 12-17 $5 noon-5 p.m. Canasta 50-up -0- 8-9 p.m. Intro. to Waltz Dance Class 12-up $10 5:30-6:15 p.m. Sign up for Texas Hold’em 50-up $3 Tue 3-4 p.m. Youth Flag Football 11-15 -0- 5:30-6:30 p.m. Zumba Gold 50-up $20 mo.; $5 per class 4-5 p.m. Whiffle Ball Challenge 11-16 -0- 6:20-8:30 p.m. Texas Hold’em 50-up TBA 5-6 p.m. Play Station Challenge 11-17 $8

P. 4 OCTOBER 2016 IRVING CITY A N OFFI C I AL P U BLI C A TION OF T H E CITY O F IR VING

Mini Session Call (972) 721-2501 for details or more information. Registration for Heritage Senior Center classes begins at 10 a.m. the first business day of the month.

HERITAGE SENIOR CENTER / 200 S. Jefferson St. / (972) 721-2496 LIVELY POINTE / 909 N. O’Connor Road / (972) 721-8090 Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri : 8 a.m.–9 p.m. / Tue : 8 a.m.–10 p.m. / Wed : 8 a.m.–5 p.m. / Hours: Mon–Fri : 4–9 p.m. / Sat : 1–5 p.m. Sat : 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Membership required to participate in activities. DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE YOUTH & TEEN CLASSES Fri 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fitness Room Orientation (1st and 3rd 50-up -0- Tue 6:30-7:30 p.m. Chillin & Grillin with Steve 12-18 -0- Fri, appt. required) 7:30-8:30 p.m. Billiard League 12-18 -0- Sat 9:15-10:45 a.m. Round Dance 18-up $25 quarterly, couples Wed 4-5 p.m. Weight Room Orientation 12-18 -0- required 5-6 p.m. Play Station Madness 12-18 -0- 9:30-10:30 a.m. Yoga 18-up $35 mo. or $8 per class 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teen Trail Walk (1st and 3rd W) 12-18 -0- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Round Dance 18-up $25 quarterly, couples 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ultimate Frisbee (2nd and 4th W) 12-18 -0- required 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lively Running Club (M,W,F) 12-18 -0- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Round Dance (Lesson 2) 18-up $25 quarterly (couples Thu 4-5 p.m. Ping Pong League 12-18 -0- required) 4-5 p.m. Checkers Championships 12-18 -0- SPECIAL EVENTS 5-6 p.m. Volleyball Skills and Drills 12-18 -0- Oct. 31 Mon to Fri Heritage Gift Shop Christmas Bazaar 18-up Open to the public to 6-7 p.m. Irving Youth Action Council Mtg. (2nd and 12-18 -0- -Nov. 4 9 a.m.-5 p.m. shop 4th Thu) Nov. 12 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Heritage Craft Fair 18-up $30-$80 per vendor 7-9 p.m. Indoor Soccer Free Play 12-18 -0- Free to the public. booth 8-9 p.m. Indoor Soccer Shootout 12-18 -0- Nov. 15 7-9:15 p.m. Veterans Day Dinner and Dance 18-up $5 for Veterans; $10 for Fri 2-3 p.m. Home School Sports 12-18 -0- Non-Veterans 4-5 p.m. Weight Room Orientation 12-18 -0- Nov. 17 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Heritage Bake Sale 18-up 4:30-6:30 p.m. Full Court Friday 12-18 -0- Nov. 18 10:30 a.m.-noon Heritage Thanksgiving Celebration 50-up Donation of $1 for 5-6 p.m. Dominos 12-18 -0- Center membership required. ages 60-up; mandatory 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lively Running Club (M,W,F) 12-18 -0- $6.25 for under 60 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lively Film Club 12-18 -0- Dec. 2 10-11:15 a.m. Heritage Holiday Musicfest 18-up -0- Sat 2-3 p.m. Board Games 12-18 -0- Dec. 16 10-11:30 a.m. Heritage Christmas Celebration 50-up Donation of $1 for 3-4 p.m. Girls Workout 12-18 -0- Center membership required. ages 60-up; mandatory 4-5 p.m. Floor Hockey 12-18 -0- $6.25 for under 60

MUSTANG PARK RECREATION CENTER LEE PARK RECREATION CENTER / 3000 Pamela Drive / (972) 721-2508 / 2223 Kinwest Parkway / (972) 556-1334 Hours:  Hours: Mon–Fri : 9 a.m.–10 p.m. / Sat : 9 a.m.–5 p.m. / Sun : 1–5 p.m. Mon, Wed : 6 a.m.–10 p.m. / Tue, Thu, Fri : 9 a.m.–10 p.m. / Sat : 9 a.m.–5 p.m. / Sun: 1–5 p.m. DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE PRESCHOOL CLASSES TODDLER CLASSES Mon 10 a.m.-noon Preschool Mini Camp (M,W,F) 3-5 $30 Tue Tue 10-11 a.m. Imagination Station 3-5 -0- 9:15-10:45 a.m. Parent and Me Play Date 0-3 $1 class Thu 11 a.m.-noon Calendar Learning Time 3-5 -0- 9:15-10:45 a.m. Parent and Me Play Date 0-3 $1 class noon-1 p.m. Races & Relays 3-5 -0- PRESCHOOL CLASSES Thu 10-11 a.m. Learning ABC’s 3-5 -0- Mon 10-11:30 a.m. Preschool Camp I (M, W, F) 3-6 $36 11 a.m.-noon Finger Painting Fun 3-5 $5 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Preschool Camp II (M, W, F) 3-6 $36 noon-1 p.m. Learning Ball Skills 3-5 -0- 1:15-2 p.m. Sticker Scenes 3-6 $5 Sat 9:15-10 a.m. Color and paste 3-5 -0- 2-2:45 p.m. Bikes and Tikes 3-6 $5 10-11 a.m. Dot to Dot Art 3-5 -0- Tue 11:15 a.m.-noon Interactive Games 3-6 $5 11 a.m.-noon Holiday Creations 3-5 $5 noon-12:45 p.m. Coloring Fun 3-6 $5 YOUTH & TEEN CLASSES Thu 11:15 a.m.-noon Rhythm Games 3-6 $5 Mon 1-2 p.m. Homeschool Track and Field 6-14 -0- noon-12:45 p.m. Blocks and Legos 3-6 $5 Sat 3:15-6 p.m. After-School Program K-5 $180/6 weeks 9:15-10 a.m. Outdoor Crafts 3-6 $5 3:20-4 p.m. Nature Crafts 7-12 $5 10-11 a.m. Puzzles and Games 3-6 $5 6-7 p.m. Basic Dance Movies 13-17 $5 11-11:45 a.m. Painting 3-6 $5 7-8 p.m. Learn to Play Ping Pong 13-17 $5 YOUTH & TEEN CLASSES Tue 1-2 p.m. Homeschool Kickball 6-14 -0- Mon 3:15-4 p.m. After-School Gym Games 6-12 $15 3:20-4 p.m. Gym Games 7-12 -0- 4-5 p.m. Volleyball 6-12 $5 6-7 p.m. Teen Weights 13-17 $5 6:15-7 p.m. Food Art 6-12 $10 7-8 p.m. Walk for Fitness 13-17 $5 7-7:45 p.m. Teen Fitness 13-17 $5 Wed 3:20-4 p.m. Whiffle Ball 101 7-12 -0- Tue 4-5 p.m. Canvas Painting 6-12 $10 5-6 p.m. Intro to Basketball 9-13 -0- 6:15-7 p.m. Ping Pong Fun 10-15 $5 6-7 p.m. Teen Walk and Talk 13-17 $5 Wed 4-5 p.m. Running Club 6-12 $5 7-8 p.m. Teen Discussion on Social Issues 13-17 -0- 6:15-7 p.m. Classic Arcade 9-14 $5 Thu 3:20-4 p.m. Dodgeball Mania 7-12 -0- Thu 4-5 p.m. Creative Tees 6-12 $10 4-5 p.m. Fuse Bead Creations 7-12 $5 Fri 4-5 p.m. Washi Tape Crafts 6-12 $5 6-7 p.m. Soccer Challenge 13-17 -0- 6-9 p.m. Dinner and a Movie 6-12 $10 per night 7-8 p.m. Teen Book Club 13-17 -0- Sat 1:15-2 p.m. Table Tennis 9-13 $5 Fri 1-2 p.m. Homeschool P.E. Tennis 6-14 -0- 2-3 p.m. Scrapbooking 6-12 $10 3:20-4 p.m. Weaving for Fun 7-12 $5 3-3:45 p.m. Flag Football 10-15 $5 6-7 p.m. Sewing Tote Bags 10-up $8 ADULT CLASSES 7-8 p.m. Family Walking 10-up -0- Tue 7-7:45 p.m. Senior Fitness 55-up $5 Sat 1-2 p.m. Creative Writing 13-17 $5 Wed 7-8 p.m. Cardio Hour 18-up $5 2-3 p.m. Basketball Drills 9-13 -0- ADULT CLASSES YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS Mon 8-9 p.m. Cardio Endurance 18-up $5 Members interested in year-round programs may register at any time providing availability. 9-9:45 p.m. Strength Training 18-up $5 DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE Tue 9:15-10 a.m. Senior Strength and Flexibility 50-up $10 Mon 8-9 a.m. Yoga 18-up $75 mo./$10 per class 8-9 p.m. Intro to Racquetball 18-up $5 9-11 a.m. RARE Learning-Play & Learn Academy 2-3 $110 (8 week session) 9-9:45 p.m. Elliptical Exercises 18-up $5 9 a.m.-noon RARE Learning-Early Learners (M-F) 3-5 Varies Wed 8-9 p.m. Treadmill Walking 18-up $5 5-5:30 p.m. Keyboarding/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. 9-9:45 p.m. Circuit Workout 18-up $5 5-5:30 p.m. Gymnastics 2-3 $42 mo. Thu 8-9 p.m. Beginner Fitness 18-up $5 5-6 p.m. Indoor Tennis 7-up $40 mo. 9-9:45 p.m. Learn to Use Free Weights 18-up $5 5:30-6 p.m. Keyboarding/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. Fri 8-9 p.m. High Intensity Training 18-up $5 5:30-6:15 p.m. Gymnastics 4-up $49 mo. 9-9:45 p.m. Move to Music 18-up $5 6-6:30 p.m. Keyboarding/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. Sat 3-4 p.m. Dumbbell Workouts 18-up $5 6-7 p.m. Indoor Tennis 7-up $40 mo. 4-4:45 p.m. Walk, Jog and Run 18-up $5 6:30-7 p.m. Keyboarding/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. OPEN GYM BASKETBALL* 7-8 p.m. Beg./Adv. Tennis (M or Th) 18-up $80 mo. Mon noon-1 p.m. / 2-4 p.m. / 7:30-9:45 p.m. Tue 9-10 a.m. Beg./Adv. Tennis 18-up $80 mo. Tue noon-3:30 p.m. / 4-6 p.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Yoga (T, Th) 18-up $75 mo./$10 per class Wed noon-4 p.m. / 7:30-9:45 p.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Yoga (T, Th) 18-up $75 mo./$10 per class Thu noon-1 p.m. / 2-4 p.m. / 7:30-9:45 p.m. 4-4:45 p.m. Basketball Skills: Level 1 (T, Th) 6-18 $98 mo. Fri noon-1 p.m. / 2-4 p.m. / 6-9:45 p.m. 4-5 p.m. Junior Tennis (T or Th) 7-10 $40 mo. Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. / 3-4:45 p.m. 4:45-5:30 p.m. Basketball Skills: Level 2 (T, Th) 6-18 $98 mo. Sun 1-5 p.m. 5-6 p.m. Junior Tennis (T or Th) 11-14 $40 mo. *Open gym schedule is subject to change without notice. Call for daily updates on open gym hours. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Basketball Skills: Level 3 (T, Th) 6-18 $98 mo. 6-7 p.m. Zumba (T, Th) 18-up $5 per class YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS 6-7 p.m. Junior Tennis (T or Th) 14-17 $40 mo. Members interested in year-round programs may register at any time providing availability. 6:15-7 p.m. Basketball Skills: Level 4 (T, Th) 6-18 $98 mo. DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE 7-7:30 p.m. Beg. Soo Bahk Do Karate (T, Th) 4-6 $30 mo. 7-8 p.m. Int. Tennis 18-up $80 mo. Mon 9:15-10 a.m. Yoga for Seniors (M,W,F) 50-up $25 mo. 7-8 p.m. Beg./Int. Soo Bahk Do Karate (T,Th) 7-up $50 mo. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Bootcamp 18-up $15 mo./$3 per class 5:15-6:15 p.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 8-9 p.m. Adv. Soo Bahk Do Karate (T, Th) 7-up $50 mo. 6-7 p.m. Yoga II (M,W) 18-up $25 mo. Wed 10:30-11:15 a.m. Kindermusik 18 mo.-3.5 $265 (14 week session) 6:15-7:15 p.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Kindermusik 0-18 mo. $270 (14 week session) 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Fitness 18-up $25 mo. 5-6 p.m. Guitar Lessons 7-up $55 mo. Tue 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 5-6 p.m. Indoor Tennis 7-up $40 mo. 5:15-6:15 p.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Ballet & Tap 3-5 $44 mo. 6-9 p.m. USA Go Ju Karate (T,F) 6-up $35 mo. 6-7 p.m. Indoor Tennis 7-up $40 mo. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 6-7 p.m. Guitar Lessons 7-up $55 mo. Wed 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 6:15-7 p.m. Ballet & Tap 6-12 $44 mo. 5:15-6:15 p.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 7-8 p.m. Guitar Lessons 7-up $55 mo. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. Thu 9-10 a.m. Int. Tennis 18-up $80 mo. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Fitness 18-up $25 mo. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ria’z Art Works for Adults 18-up $80 mo. + supplies Thu 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. Fri 9:30-10 a.m. Parent & Me Dance Class 2-3 $30 mo. 5:15-6:15 p.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 10-10:45 a.m. Tumbling for Tots 3-5 $44 mo. 6-7 p.m. Yoga I 18-up $35 mo. 10:45-11:30 a.m. Ballet & Tap 3-5 $44 mo. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 5-5:30 p.m. Keyboard/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. Fri 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 5:30-6 p.m. Keyboard/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. Sat 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jazzercise 18-up $42 mo. 6-6:30 p.m. Keyboard/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. 6-7 p.m. Chess Tempo 4-up $48 mo. LIVELY POINTE / 909 N. O’Connor Road / (972) 721-8090 6:30-7 p.m. Keyboard/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. Sat Hours: Mon–Fri : 4–9 p.m. / Sat : 1–5 p.m. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bootcamp 18-up $15 mo./$3 per class 10-10:45 a.m. Ballet & Tap 3-5 $44 mo. DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE 10-11 a.m. Ria’z Art Works 5-12 $80 mo. + supplies YOUTH & TEEN CLASSES 10:45-11:30 a.m. Ballet & Tap 3-5 $44 mo. Mon 4-5 p.m. Weight Room Orientation 12-18 -0- 11 a.m.-noon Ria’z Art Works 5-12 $80 mo. + supplies 5-6 p.m. Cookie Creations 12-18 -0- 11:30-12:15 p.m. Ballet & Tap 6-12 $44 mo. 6-7 p.m. College Football Pick’Em 12-18 -0- 1:45-2:15 p.m. Keyboarding/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lively Running Club (M,W,F) 12-18 -0- 2:15-2:45 p.m. Keyboarding/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Technology Tutoring 12-18 -0- 2:45-3:15 p.m. Keyboarding/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. Tue 4-5 p.m. Fantasy Football Round Table 12-18 -0- 3:15-3:45 p.m. Keyboarding/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. 4-5 p.m. Female Athletic Training 12-18 -0- 3:45-4:15 p.m. Keyboarding/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. 5-6 p.m. Burnout Workout 12-18 -0- 4:15-4:45 p.m. Keyboarding/Piano 5-15 $85 mo. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pokemon Go Challenge 12-18 -0- CITYOFIRVING.ORG P. 5 IRVING CITY A N OFFI C I AL P U BLI C A TION OF T H E CITY O F IR VING

City of Irving Parks and Recreation Classes Registration is Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at all full-time and school recreation centers. Classes begin Nov. 7 and end Dec. 10.

MUSTANG PARK RECREATION CENTER / 2223 Kinwest Parkway / (972) 556-1334 SENTER PARK RECREATION CENTER / 901 S. Senter Road / (972) 721-2641 Hours: Mon, Wed : 6 a.m.–10 p.m. / Tue, Thu, Fri : 9 a.m.–10 p.m. / Sat : 9 a.m.–5 p.m. / Hours: Mon–Fri : 9 a.m.–10 p.m. / Sat : 9 a.m.–5 p.m. / Sun : 1–5 p.m. Sun: 1–5 p.m. DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE OPEN GYM BASKETBALL* PRESCHOOL CLASSES Mon 6-9 a.m. / 11 a.m.-2 p.m.** / 7:15-9:45 p.m. (badminton) Mon 9:30-11:30 a.m. Preschool Camp 3-6 $20 Tue 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tue 9:30-11:30 a.m. Preschool Camp 3-6 $20 Wed 6-9 a.m / 11 a.m.-2 p.m.** / 7:15-9:45 p.m. Thu 9:30-10:15 a.m. Preschool Learning Countries and Continents 3-6 $3 Thu 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 10:15-11 a.m. Preschool Gym Games 3-6 $5 Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m.** / 5:30-9:45 p.m. Fri 9:30-10:15 a.m. Busy Bee Baking 3-6 $5 Sat noon-2 p.m. / 2:30-4:45 p.m. (badminton) 10:15-11 a.m. Preschool Science Time 3-6 $5 Sun 1-3 p.m. / 3-4:45 p.m. (badminton) Sat 10-11 a.m. Preschool PE 3-6 $3 *Open gym schedule is subject to change without notice. Call for daily updates on open gym hours. YOUTH & TEEN CLASSES **Badminton half of gym from noon-2 p.m. Mon 6-7 p.m. Current Event News 12-up $0 7-8 p.m. DYS’ Room Decor 10-up $3 NORTHWEST PARK RECREATION CENTER / 2800 Cheyenne St. / (972) 721-2529 8-9 p.m. Dynamite Dominoes 12-up $0 Hours: Mon–Fri : 9 a.m.–10 p.m. / Sat : 9 a.m.–5 p.m. / Sun : 1–5 p.m. 9-9:45 p.m. Creating Family Photo Album 18-up $3 DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE Tue 1-2 p.m. Homeschool PE 7-11 $0 4-5 p.m. Cooking Time 8-18 $5 PRESCHOOL CLASSES 6-7 p.m. Small Group Tutoring 8-11 $0 Mon 9:30-11:30 a.m. Preschool Mini Camp (M,W,F) 3-5 $30 7-8 p.m. Winter Imagination Craft 8-12 $3 Tue 9:15-10 a.m. ABC’s and 123 3-5 -0- 8-9 p.m. Wally ball 18-up $0 10-11 a.m. Preschool Sensory Learning 3-5 $5 9-9:45 p.m. Card Games 10-up $0 11 a.m.-noon Hand Art 3-5 $5 Wed 6-7 p.m. X-Box Competition 8-up $2 Thu 9:15 -10 a.m. Letter Learning 3-5 -0- 7-8 p.m. Sketch an Animal 8-12 $3 10-11 a.m. Catch a Bug 3-5 $5 8-9 p.m. Table Tennis Battle 12-up $0 11 a.m.-noon Music and Motor Skills 3-5 -0- 9-9:45 p.m. Creative Winter Crafts 10-13 $3 Sat 9:15-10 a.m. Watercolor Flowers 3-5 $5 Thu 1:15-2:15 p.m. Homeschool Beg. Spanish 7-14 $2 10-11 a.m. Tricycle Obstacle and Mazes 3-5 -0- 6-7 p.m. Core Crunch 18-up $3 YOUTH & TEEN CLASSES 7-8 p.m. Figurine Painting 8-12 $2 Mon 2-3 p.m. Homeschool Nature Activities 6-14 $5 8-9 p.m. Card Club 18-up $2 3:15-6 p.m. After-School Program 7-11 $180/6 weeks 9-9:45 p.m. Cardio Training 18-up $5 Fri 4-5 p.m. Kickball 7-12 -0- 1-2 p.m. Homeschool Dodgeball 8-14 $0 6-7 p.m. Canvas Painting 13-17 $5 5-6 p.m. Kickball 7-12 $0 7-8 p.m. Teen Dodgeball 13-17 -0- 7-8 p.m. Painting 8-12 $3 Tue 2-3 p.m. Homeschool PE Tennis 6-14 -0- 8-9 p.m. Fantastic Foosball 12-up $0 4-5 p.m. Drawing Faces 9-13 $5 9-9:45 p.m. Let’s Play Dominoes 10-17 $0 Sat 6-7 p.m. 4-on-4 Basketball 10-15 $5 11a.m.-noon Whiffle Ball 8-12 $2 7-8 p.m. Clay Sculpting 13-17 $5 ADULT CLASSES Wed 2-3 p.m. Homeschool Fitness 6-14 -0- Mon 6-7 p.m. Current Event News 12-up $0 4-5 p.m. Scrapbooking 7-12 $5 7-8 p.m. DYS’ Room Decor 10-up $3 6-7 p.m. Mod Podge Mania 13-17 $5 8-9 p.m. Dynamite Dominoes 12-up $0 7-8 p.m. Basketball Skills 13-17 -0- 9-9:45 p.m. Creating Family Photo Album 18-up $3 Thu 2-3 p.m. Wood Crafts 7-12 $5 Tue 8-9 p.m. Wally ball 18-up $0 5-6 p.m. A Good Sport 13-17 -0- Wed 6-7 p.m. X-Box Competition 8-up $2 6-7 p.m. Teen Bootcamp 13-17 $5 8-9 p.m. Table Tennis Battle 12-up $0 7-8 p.m. Create a Picture Frame 13-17 $5 Thu 6-7 p.m. Core Crunch 18-up $3 Fri 2-3 p.m. Homeschool Wiffle Ball 6-14 -0- 8-9 p.m. Card Club 18-up $2 4-5 p.m. Floor Hockey 10-15 -0- 9-9:45 p.m. Cardio Training 18-up $5 6-7 p.m. What About Coins 13-17 $5 Fri 8-9 p.m. Fantastic Foosball 12-up $0 7-8 p.m. Social Hour 13-17 -0- OPEN GYM BASKETBALL** Sat 11 a.m.-noon Playing Hopscotch 7-12 -0- Mon 9 a.m-9:45 p.m. 1-2 p.m. Fishing Skills 7-12 $5 Tue 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 2-3 p.m. Color By Number 9-13 $5 Wed 6 a.m.-5 p.m. / 8-9:45 p.m. ADULT CLASSES Thu 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon 8-9 p.m. Total Core Fitness 18-up $5 Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m. / 7-9:45 p.m. 9-9:45 p.m. Adult Pinterest Projects 18-up $5 Sat 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Tue 8-9 p.m. Stretching Body 18-up $5 Sun 1-4:45 p.m. 9-9:45 p.m. Treadmill Fun 18-up $5 *Denotes new class. Wed 8-9 p.m. Adult Coloring 18-up -0- **Open gym schedule is subject to change without notice. Call for daily updates on open gym hours. 9-9:45 p.m. Cardio for Health 18-up $5 Thu 8-9 p.m. Custom Beaded Jewelry 18-up $10 YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS 9-9:45 p.m. Gymnasium Walking 18-up -0- Members interested in year-round programs may register at any time providing availability. Fri 8-9 p.m. Incline Workout 18-up $5 DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE 9-9:45 p.m. Circuit Training 18-up $5 Mon Sat 3-4 p.m. Fitness on the Hill 18-up $5 9-10 a.m. Zumba Fitness (M-F) 18-up $35/$3 per class 4-5 p.m. Elliptical Challenge 18-up $5 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pickleball (M,F) 50-up ID OPEN GYM BASKETBALL* 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Power Workout (M-F) 18-up ID/$1 (City Employees only) 4-6 p.m. Power Workout (M-F) 18-up ID/$1 (City Employees only) Mon 9-10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / 6-9:45 p.m. 6-7 p.m. Zumba Fitness (M-F) 18-up $35/$3 per class Tue 9 a.m.-1 p.m. / 4-5 p.m. / 6-9:45 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Prime Fitness 4U 18-up $10 per class Wed 9-10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. / 6-9:45 p.m. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Karate (M,W) 5-up $50 mo. Thu 9-11 a.m. / noon-4 p.m. / 7-9:45 p.m. 7:30-9:45 p.m. Badminton (M,T,Th,Su) 18-up Membership Fri 9-10:30 a.m. / 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. / 5-9:45 p.m. Wed 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Senior Lunch 50-up $4 Sat 9-10 a.m. / 11 a.m.-2 p.m. / 3-4:45 p.m. 5-8:30 p.m. Needle Work Gathering 18-up -0- *Open gym schedule is subject to change without notice. Call for daily updates on open gym hours. 6-8 p.m. Ballet Folklorico (W,F) 7-up $30 mo. Thu 5-9 p.m. ActivStars Karate 4-15 $6/week YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS OFFERED BY OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS 6-8 p.m. Senior Jams 50-up -0- Members interested in year-round programs may register at any time providing availability. Fri 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Irving Singles Canasta 50-up -0- Sat DAY TIME CLASS AGE FEE 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jujitsu 6-up $25 mo. Tue 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kung Fu (T,Th) 13-up $50 mo. TBA Sat 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tai Chi 18-up $35 mo. TBA

Parks and Recreation Briefs

Fall Carnival Series by Irving Parks and Recreation Heritage Senior Center ● Oct. 22 | Halloween Zombie Jam Children of all ages are invited to the Fall Carnival Series 200 S. Jefferson St., (972) 721-2496 7 to 11 p.m. | Students in grades 6-12 | Free (bring IPAR held at various recreation centers as indicated below. ● Oct. 15 | Trash to Treasure Sale card or school ID) Carnival tickets will be sold for 25 cents each or five for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Parking Lot | $15 seller spaces, per Come experience an evening of ghostly fun. Take on $1*. Activities, which vary by location, will include carnival space; $25 for two spaces zombies in the laser tag arena, create tasty treats, games, prizes, cakewalks, bounce houses and concessions. Enjoy a day of flea market and garage sale shopping. enjoy music and more. Complimentary food and soda Call each recreation center for details. Registration is required for interested sellers. Deadline will be served. ● Oct. 21 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Georgia Farrow Recreation is Oct. 7; spaces are limited. Open to the public. Center, 530 Davis Drive, (972) 721-2519 ● Oct. 31-Nov. 4 | Heritage Gift Shop Christmas Bazaar ● Oct. 21 | 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Mustang Park Recreation 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri. Center, 2223 Kinwest Parkway, (972) 556-1334 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Wed. ● Oct. 21 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Northwest Park Recreation Holiday shoppers can find that perfect gift at this Center, 2800 Cheyenne St., (972) 721-2529 annual sale, which offers unique and handmade items. ● Oct. 28 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Cimarron Park Recreation Open to the public. Center, 201 Red River Trail, (972) 910-0702 ● Nov. 12 | Heritage Craft Fair ● Oct. 28 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Lee Park Recreation Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | $30 – 6’x3’ space; $45 – 6’x6’ space; 3000 Pamela Drive, (972) 721-2508 $80 – 6’x12’ space ● Oct. 28 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Senter Park Recreation Browse unique and handmade items from local artisans Center, 901 S. Senter Road (972) 721-2641 for gifts. To reserve a space or for more details, call (972) 721-2496. *Mustang and Cimarron carnivals will sell wristbands for $10 each, which allow for unlimited play at all games and Lively Pointe Youth Center activities. 909 N. O’Connor Road, (972) 721-8090 ● Oct. 15 | Teen Driver Safety Fair Cimarron Park Recreation Center 1 to 4 p.m. | All ages | Free 201 Red River Trail, (972) 910-0702 Teens and their families will receive practical tips ● Oct. 2 | Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and tools to develop safe driving habits at this 10 a.m. | Boys and girls ages 7-14 (four different age free, educational event presented by AAA Texas. groups) | Registration is $20 for a team of three. No Activities will include interactive exhibits and games, individual player registration. vehicle simulators, vendor booths, guest speakers, Fee includes T-shirt, preliminary round robin games, informational videos and free goodie bags. Light and if team does well, entry into the single-elimination refreshments will be served. Open to the public. tournament. Concessions will be available for sale. Fall Carnival Games

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ONLINE IRVING NEWS AND ALERTS

The CityofIrving.org website makes it easy to receive important information directly about what is going on in the city, via email or text message. Visit CityofIrving.org/Join to subscribe to news alerts for: ● Animal Services CityofIrving.org Notify Me Service ● Aquatics Stay Informed With Current City News, Events ● City Council meetings and agendas ● Emergency Management With nearly a million unique visitors and almost five Popular Pages million page views annually, the CityofIrving.org Irving Public Library has moved into the digital age. Visit ● City of Irving employment website continues to evolve, maintaining its mission of CityofIrving.org/Library to learn new skills (Lynda.com), ● Fire Department safety messages engaging with the community and creating a two-way download or view music and movies (Freegal and Hoopla), conversation with those who live, work and play in Irving. and read books and magazines on a computer or mobile ● Irving Public Library Whether residents are looking for the latest City Council devices. ● Parks and Recreation agendas, city job postings or important weather alerts, ● Police news updates the site makes it easy to find information and receive Interested in working for the city? Visit CityofIrving.org notices directly via email or mobile devices. Here are /653/Employment to learn about employment ● Road construction updates some regular features that are available to residents, opportunities, fill out an online employment application ● Solid Waste Services businesses and visitors. and attach a résumé. ● Special events

● Think Green … Be Green Home Page Tools Residents and businesses can get information Above the search bar on every page of the CityofIrving. regarding how to apply for licenses and permits with ● Water Utilities org website, visitors can select from up to 103 different the city, including building and tree removal permits, languages, and translate all the text on the site into one certificates of occupancy and sign variances. Visit New event notifications also are available more familiar and comfortable for them. Next to the CityofIrving.org/1622. through the website’s Notify Me service, website translation menu are convenient links to the including: City of Irving’s social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Visit CityofIrving.org/Parks to learn how to sign up online ● Animal Services adoption and vaccination Instagram and YouTube. Follow Irving on social media to for Parks and Recreation classes, purchase a fitness get daily updates from the city. center membership, register for lifeguard classes or find ● AquaStars parks and trails in a neighborhood. ● Irving Public Library classes for adults, teens Below the tools are the site’s main navigation menus, and children with the categories of Government, Services, Community, Misplaced a copy of “City Spectrum” or “City Spectrum ● Parks and Recreation Business and I Want To. Hovering over any of these main Briefs”? Visit the City Publications page to access categories opens the full menu, showing visitors various archived issues, as well as subscribe to “City Spectrum ● Special events options and information available on the site. Digital”, Irving’s weekly electronic newsletter that ● Think Green … Be Green classes and events highlights news and events at CityofIrving.org/178. Easy Navigation Buttons To Subscribe Found in the center of the home page for easy access, For those who watch City Council meetings, the 1. Click on the “Notify Me” link at the bottom these graphic links take visitors directly to some of the Irving Community Television Network (ICTN) page, of any page of the CityofIrving.org website. most requested information: CityofIrving.org/ICTN, provides links to online 2. Type in an email address and select “Sign In.” ● Meetings: Learn when public city meetings are broadcasts. Previous meetings, ICTN specials and an scheduled. archive of its regular programs are available online at 3. Enter a phone number and check the ● Agendas and Minutes: View the agenda for City CityofIrving.org/ICTN-on-Demand. appropriate box to receive mobile text Council meetings and minutes. messages (if desired), then hit “Save.” ● Online Payments: Pay a utility bill, traffic ticket, Irving’s website also provides information about 4. Scroll down the page and select the type of ambulance charge or library fee online. additional topics, including: notification and the method (email or text ● Construction Updates: Learn where and when specific ● Doing business with the City of Irving message) desired. For example, a person Irving streets and intersections will be closed or ● Irving’s charter and ordinances wanting to receive calendar of events items experience lane reductions. from any department would select the ● The city’s Water Quality Report ● Open Government: Review the city’s budget, debt envelope, telephone or both ― depending reports, energy use and tax information from the ● The iAlert Emergency Notification System on their preferred method to receive the financial transparency page. ● Volunteering alert ― for the appropriate categories under the “Calendar” heading. Calendar of Events Farther down the home page is a full listing of upcoming As Irving grows and adapts to new needs and requests, so 5. Check the associated email account or free or low-cost classes, workshops and outings available does its website. Residents, business owners and others telephone number for a confirmation to city residents. Click on a specific date to see all events who work, live and play here are invited to regularly visit message and click the provided link to verify happening on that day, or click the “View All” button to CityofIrving.org to get the latest information and news the subscription. get a full listing of events for the rest of the month. on what is happening around Irving. n

Irving Rolls Out Body-Worn Cameras to Officers

The Irving Police Department (IPD) can now see more it and be immersed in the situation. Officers have the of crime scenes and its investigations thanks to an ability to review the videos after an incident. This process agreement with Taser International for the use of not only allows officers the opportunity to recount body-worn cameras and data storage. As of June 1, information that might have been overlooked, but also to Irving officers have been equipped with body-worn review and critique their own actions. cameras, and an additional 42 officers are scheduled to receive the equipment in the near future. Currently, Officers will activate body-worn cameras when officers in the Patrol and Traffic divisions, along with interacting with residents unless the recording is Officer Training the Irving City Marshal’s office, are equipped with the discretionary or prohibited by policy. Discretionary cameras. The additional officers scheduled to receive recording includes non-investigative encounters, but if cameras include School Resource Officers, the Problem reasonable suspicion or probable cause arises from an Solving Unit, Tactical Section and the Gang Unit. encounter or if the situation becomes confrontational, officers must record until the encounter subsides. The cameras are used by uniformed personnel throughout the course of their duties. Video Prohibited use of recording includes recording other documentation of their encounters can enhance the employees without written permission, recording for investigative process and strengthen an officer’s reasons other than legitimate law enforcement purposes, accountability and credibility when interacting with and recording in places where a heightened expectation residents. The cameras, which capture audio and video of privacy exists including locker rooms, dressing rooms content, are used to document police encounters with or restrooms, unless it is reasonably necessary for an Body-worn Camera residents during enforcement and investigative activities, investigation. Recording also is prohibited during strip emergency response calls, pursuits, uses of force, forced searches and encounters with undercover officers or Watch a video about Irving Police beginning the use entries, searches, and any other incident when its use confidential informants. of body cams at youtube.com/thecityofirving. would be appropriate or valuable. Other police departments that have implemented a Unlike vehicle dashboard cameras, which activate once body camera program have noted a reduction in Officers who wear the device must undergo a two-hour, the police lights are turned on, officers manually operate complaints against officers and a decrease in use-of-force in-house training program that covers IPD’s policies of the body-worn cameras. According to IPD, the body-worn incidents. The camera continues to capture footage when body-worn camera use, how to download footage, how to cameras are an extension of the dashboard cameras, not in active use. Once an officer activates the camera, assemble a camera and the use of an app that connects providing a more in-depth observation of an incident the device will mark the beginning of the recording at to the camera’s footage. The City of Irving Police unfolding. This recorded information will allow a judge 30 seconds prior to activation. After the camera is used, Department entered into a five-year contract with Taser or jury to see an encounter as it unfolded rather than the officer presses a button to deactivate it. A reminder International in December 2015 to purchase the Axon relying on an officer to describe a situation that was not notification will alert the officer every two minutes to Body 2 model cameras and data storage capability from captured on a dashboard camera. Viewers can see it, hear shut off the camera if the button has not been pressed. Evidence.com, a subsidiary of Taser. n

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CITY SNAPSHOTS

From entertainment and history to outdoor activities and educational programs ― Irving’s got it all! Take a peek at community engagement throughout the city at facebook.com/TheCityofIrving or instagram/TheCityofIrving. n

Adult Therapeutic Field Trip AquaStars

Irving’s Lake Carolyn was the perfect backdrop for the award-winning Laughs by the Lake event, the largest outdoor comedy show in North Texas and live music held Sept. 2.

Special Olympics Basketball Miracle League Field Spotlight: Special Needs Programs The Irving Parks and Recreation Department is well- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. known for keeping the parks green and pristine, and for Registration is not required. offering exercise opportunities at recreation centers and aquatic centers. Less known is the department’s Special Olympics In honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, the Irving Animal Care commitment to enhancing the recreational opportunities The City of Irving supports Special Olympics’ mission Campus is offering all large dogs (40 pounds and larger) for the of residents with special needs. to provide opportunities for athletes with intellectual reduced adoption fee of only $25 for the entire month of October. disabilities. Special Olympians ages 12 and older can The department offers adaptive recreational participate in several sports, including basketball, opportunities and facilities for residents of all ages, softball, bowling and volleyball. including quad rugby, an adaptive opportunity for wheelchair-bound residents at Georgia Farrow There is no fee to participate in the city’s Special Recreation Center. Irving Parks and Recreation also is Olympic programs, but each participant must visit an home to a therapeutic day program for adults and an Irving recreation center and obtain an Irving Parks aquatics program for children with special needs. and Recreation (IPAR) identification card in order to participate. Adult Therapeutic Day Program Irving’s Adult Therapeutic Day Program gives adults who Miracle League Field require moderate assistance the chance to participate in Irving is home to Miracle League Field, a baseball and leisure and physical activities on a daily basis. Recreation softball field featuring access ramps and wider play Stop by Cheddar’s, 700 W. Interstate 635, where Irving firefighters will be collecting tip donations 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8:30 p.m., staff members teach social and recreational skills decks located in Cottonwood Creek Park, 4051 N. Story Oct. 14, for the Special Olympics Texas Tip-A-Firefighter event. providing learning opportunities that promote a healthy Road. The special features are designed to accommodate and independent lifestyle. Participants also take weekly mobility-impaired children and provide them with the field trips to help reinforce those lessons. same opportunities to enjoy America’s favorite pastime. Miracle League Field is home to the Disabled Softball The program is offered at Lively Pointe Youth Center. League. In 2014, the field hosted numerous games and After its popularity grew several years ago, the Parks welcomed about 2,000 players. and Recreation Department increased its capacity to allow more residents to participate. The Therapeutic Both adult and youth adaptive sports teams with the Day Program operates four, eight-week sessions during YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas are currently using the field winter, summer, spring and fall, Monday through Friday, as part of their fall Miracle League baseball season. For plus a five-week mini session between the Thanksgiving more information, visit ymcadallas.org/disabilities. and Christmas holidays. Advisory Committee on Disabilities Don’t miss Deep Irving Market Days set for Oct. 15 and Nov. 26. For pricing, registration and more information, call The City of Irving is committed to working for all A great opportunity to shop and support businesses and vendors located in downtown Irving. Visit DeepIrving.com to learn more. (972) 721-8098. members of its community, and its Advisory Committee on Disabilities serves as a voice for residents to the AquaStars Irving City Council on disability issues. The Advisory Irving’s AquaStars program gives children with special Committee meets to review and discuss matters referred needs the opportunity to safely enjoy playtime in the to the committee by the City Council or city manager and pool. The AquaStars program, which began earlier this provide recommendations. year, was created in response to growing community interest and need. Through the program, special needs In its effort to raise awareness, the committee also children and their families or guardians can sidestep developed and is responsible for judging the city’s yearly crowds each month and play in one of the city’s aquatic Disabilities Poster Contest. The contest challenges facilities. fourth grade elementary school students to showcase their artistic talents and express how persons with AquaStars takes place in two of Irving’s premier aquatics special needs can use their abilities to be part of their

Want to learn skills that can help save lives? Become a certified facilities: West Irving Aquatic Center in the summer and community. lifeguard. Irving Aquatics is hosting Red Cross Lifeguard classes, the Heritage Aquatic Center the remainder of the year. visit CityofIrving.org/Aquatics for details and dates. These facilities offer special needs accessible ramps, Program or registration fees may apply. For more chair lifts and water chairs to ensure ease of use for all information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at residents. AquaStars sessions take place from (972) 721-2501 or visit CityofIrving.org/Athletics. n

Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries Residents are reminded to set clocks back one hour for the end of daylight saving time, Nov. 6. As part of the Irving Fire Department’s Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery campaign, it also is recommended that residents replace smoke detector batteries Irving’s Main Street event celebrated visual and performing arts, featuring live music, children’s activities, craft market, art exhibits when changing clocks this month. n and a car show. Visit IrvingEvents.org for upcoming Irving events.

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