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Affordable Spay/Neuter for Pets - Appointments Required

February 28, 2020, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM @ Spay/Neuter Clinic

Schedule your appointment to have your pet spayed or neutered at an affordable cost. Pets are dropped off by 8 a.m. and picked up the same day around 4 p.m. Services provided by Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP).

Low Cost Pet Vaccinations

February 28, 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Vaccination Clinic

Services provided by Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP). Additional services available. See website for more details.

India a la Art: A Culture Collective

February 29, 2020, 1:00 PM - March 1, 2020, 4:00 PM @ Irving Archives and Museum

Irving Archives and Museum and the ThinkIndia Foundation present "India a la Art: A Culture Collective" series of events and exhibits running concurrently with the Smithsonian exhibit, "Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation."

All activities are free with museum admission, unless indicated.

* 3 p.m. Feb. 29 | Yogananda in America: A Guided Meditation
* 4 p.m. Feb. 29 | Poetry for Creativity and Consciousness
* 1 p.m. March 1 | A Journey of Introspection: Mudras in Motion
* 3 p.m. March 1 | Improve Health and Lifestyle: Ancient and Modern Indian Food Techniques
* 4:15 p.m. | Marma: Energy Healing Through Touch
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/iamirvingtx/ and http://www.irvingartscenter.com/museums-and-archives/irving-archives-museum/.

In the Arts Center's Galleries

February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020 @ Irving Arts Center

Free guided gallery tours are offered at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday and at 2:30 p.m. every Sunday.
* Artistic Expressions from Within, presented by the Irving Black Arts Council | Main Gallery | Feb. 1-March 1
* Night/Light: Photographs by Kate Jenkins | Focus Gallery | Feb. 1-March 29
* North Lake College Student Photography Exhibition | Courtyard Gallery | Feb. 1-April 19 * Steven Foutch: Prints | Dupree Lobby Gallery | Feb. 1-April 26 * J.J. L’Heureux: Faces from the Southern Ocean | Carpenter Lobby Gallery | Feb. 8-April 26

For more information, visit the Irving Arts Center's Exhibitions page.

Adult Digital Literacy Classes @ East

February 26, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM @ East Library Clinic Lobby

Facilitated by the Irving Independent School District Adult Education Department and Workforce Solutions. For more information, please call (972) 600-6130.

Adult ESL Classes @ East: Basic Level

February 26, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM @ East Library Program Room

Facilitated by the Irving Independent School District Adult Education Department and Workforce Solutions. For more information, please call (972) 600-6130.

Adult ESL Classes @ Valley Ranch: Advanced Level

February 26, 2020, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

(Registration is required.) Learn English vocabulary, writing, and conversation. Facilitated by the Irving Independent School District Adult Education Department and Workforce Solutions. Sessions for the advanced level are on Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m. Classes are held January 13 through April 15, with no classes held the week of March 16. For more information, please call (972) 600-6130.

Adult ESL Classes @ East: Intermediate Level

February 26, 2020, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ East Library Program Room

Facilitated by the Irving Independent School District Adult Education Department and Workforce Solutions. For more information, please call (972) 600-6130.

Adult Digital Literacy Classes @ East

February 27, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM @ East Library Clinic Lobby

Facilitated by the Irving Independent School District Adult Education Department and Workforce Solutions. For more information, please call (972) 600-6130.

Adult ESL Classes @ East: Basic Level

February 27, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM @ East Library Program Room

Facilitated by the Irving Independent School District Adult Education Department and Workforce Solutions. For more information, please call (972) 600-6130.

Adult ESL Classes @ Valley Ranch: Beginning/Intermediate Levels

February 27, 2020, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

(Registration is required.) Learn English vocabulary, writing, and conversation. Facilitated by the Irving Independent School District Adult Education Department and Workforce Solutions. Sessions for beginning and intermediate levels are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Classes are held January 14 through April 14, with no classes held the week of March 16. For more information, please call (972) 600-6130.

Adult English Classes for Professionals @ East

February 27, 2020, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ East Library Program Room

Facilitated by the Irving Independent School District Adult Education Department and Workforce Solutions. For more information, please call (972) 600-6130.

Career Help with Workforce Solutions @ West Irving Library

February 26, 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ West Irving Library Meeting Room

A representative from Workforce Solutions assists adults with career assessments and online job searching, and provides free job training information.

Find Inner Peace: English/Spanish Language Meditation

February 26, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ South Irving Library Program Room

Discover the inner self through the practice of meditation at this weekly series on Wednesdays. Presented by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Non-Spanish speakers and all ages are welcome.

South Irving Library Art Group

February 27, 2020, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ South Irving Library Tween Zone

Join local artists Denny Doran and Sally Wilson weekly and express creativity through different artistic methods. Learn to draw, paint, make jewelry and more! From February through May, on Thursdays; beginning in June, on Tuesdays.

Plan On It!

February 29, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ South Irving Library Program Room

Need some dedicated time to get organized? Plan On It is a monthly group for participants to schedule out upcoming months with others and share ideas and techniques. Basic supplies are provided, or attendees may bring their own. Each participant must have their own planner or bullet journal.

Cook the Book Club Serves Up Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over

February 29, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

For those who love browsing through cookbooks, trying new recipes and cooking techniques, hang on to that spatula! Each month, the group selects a cookbook and participants choose a different recipe to make. At the next book club meeting, members share and sample the dishes. All levels are welcome. Novices have the chance to learn from more experienced cooks, and seasoned cooks can show off and share their amazing skills.

Stop by the Valley Ranch Library information desk to register and pick a recipe for the upcoming month. Ages 18 and older. No children, please. New members are always welcome. This month's featured cookbook is Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over by Alison Roman.

(CANCELLED TODAY) Yogees Yoga 4 Kids: Sunset Yoga for Grades K-2

February 26, 2020, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

(Cancelled Feb. 26.)

This 45-minute program centers on mindfulness using songs, movement, and children’s literature. Parents attending must participate; no spectators. Please be prompt as doors close once the program begins. To attend, tickets are required from the information desk. Grades K-2.

(CANCELLED TODAY) Yogees Yoga 4 Kids: Sunset Yoga for Grades 3-6

February 26, 2020, 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

(Cancelled Feb. 26.)

This 45-minute program centers on mindfulness using songs, movement, and children’s literature. Parents attending must participate; no spectators. Please be prompt as doors close once the program begins. To attend, tickets are required from the information desk. Grades 3-6.

Family STEAM Night

February 28, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ South Irving Library Program Room

The entire family is invited to participate in hands-on coding, tinkering, and engineering activities.

Leap Year Party

February 29, 2020, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ West Irving Library Meeting Room

Celebrate Leap Year with a bounce in each step. Partygoers are treated to a performance by the Jumpin' Jammers Jump Rope Team, crafts, refreshments, and more.

Baby Bookworms Storytime @ West Irving Library

February 26, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ West Irving Library Storytime Room

For ages birth to 18 months old. This lapsit storytime offers gentle activities including songs and fingerplays that build early literacy skills.

Family Storytime @ South Irving Library

February 26, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ South Irving Library Program Room

Children and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and movement. On the third Wednesday of the month, this storytime is bilingual.

Family Storytime @ South Irving Library

February 26, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ South Irving Library Meeting Room #3

Children and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs, and movement. On the third Wednesday of the month, this storytime is bilingual. The storytime is held in the first-floor program room.

Toddler Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library (tickets required)

February 26, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

For ages 1 to 3 years old. This interactive program includes stories, songs, and fingerplays. Tickets are required to attend this program. Please visit the library's information desk 30 minutes prior to the program to pick up a free ticket.

1, 2, Me & You Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library (tickets required)

February 27, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

For ages 1 to 2 years old. This storytime gets children moving! Activities highlight motor skills to keep young minds and bodies occupied, and includes stories and songs to encourage literacy. Tickets are required to attend this program. Please visit the library's information desk 30 minutes prior to the program to pick up a free ticket.

Baby Bookworms Storytime @ South Irving Library

February 27, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ South Irving Library Meeting Room #3

For ages birth to 18 months old. This lapsit storytime offers gentle activities including songs and fingerplays that build early literacy skills. This storytime is held in the first-floor program room.

Play & Learn Storytime: Infants and Toddlers @ Valley Ranch Library (tickets required)

February 27, 2020, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

On Thursdays: For ages 6 months to 2 years old. Children enjoy learning while they play, create, and explore together. Activities include toys, games, arts and crafts, simple science experiments, coding, music, stories, and more. Play & Learn is sponsored by the YMCA.

Tickets are required to attend this program. Please visit the library's information desk 30 minutes prior to the program to pick up a free ticket.

Family Bilingual Storytime @ East Library and Learning Center

February 27, 2020, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM @ East Library Storytime Area

For ages birth to 5 years old. Songs, stories, and puppet plays in English and Spanish for young children.

Cancioncitas, cuentos, y presentaciones con titeres en Espanol y en Ingles para ninos y ninas.

Family Storytime @ West Irving Library

February 27, 2020, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ West Irving Library Storytime Room

For ages birth to 5 years old. Young children enjoy songs, stories, and puppet plays.

Play & Learn Storytime @ Valley Ranch Library (tickets required)

February 28, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

On Fridays: For ages 6 months to 4 years old. Children enjoy learning while they play, create, and explore together. Activities include toys, games, arts and crafts, simple science experiments, coding, music, stories, and more. Play & Learn is sponsored by the YMCA.

Tickets are required to attend this program. Please visit the library's information desk 30 minutes prior to the program to pick up a free ticket.

Family Storytime @ West Irving Library

February 28, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ West Irving Library Storytime Room

For ages birth to 5 years old. Young children enjoy songs, stories, and puppet plays.

Girls Who Code: HTML (registration required)

February 29, 2020, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

Girls in grades 6-12 are invited to learn coding and related topics. Registration is required. Participants must bring their own laptops.

City Council Work Session

February 26, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ City Council Chambers

City Council Meeting

February 26, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ City Council Chambers

Elementary Lock-In

February 29, 2020, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Mustang Park Recreation Center

Ages 5-10

Grab friends and have a great time. Games, food, music and so much more.

Police Banquet

February 28, 2020, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Westin Convention Center Las Colinas

Hunter Ferrell Landfill Opens at 9 a.m.

February 26, 2020, All Day @ Hunter Ferrell Municipal Solid Waste Landfill

The Hunter Ferrell Landfill Scalehouse and Administration Complex opens at 9 a.m. the last Wednesday of each month to accommodate staff training.

Gardening in Small Spaces

February 27, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ West Irving Library Meeting Room

With the proper choices, apartment patios or urban courtyards can produce a bountiful stand of plants. Everything from containers to reclaimed grassland can be the basis of a pocket garden. Join the Dallas Master Gardeners to learn how to make a big impact in a small space.

Basic Water

February 26, 2020, 8:00 AM - February 28, 2020, 5:00 PM @ Valley View Municipal Complex