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$20 Spay/Neuter for Pets - Appointments Required

August 22, 2019, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Spay/Neuter Clinic

Services provided by Spay Neuter Network.

Low Cost Vaccinations and Wellness - No Appointment Needed

August 22, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Irving Animal Care Campus

Low cost vaccination and wellness services provided by Spay Neuter Network from 10 AM to 12 PM.

Affordable Spay/Neuter for Pets - Appointments Required

August 23, 2019, 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. Services provided by Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP).

Affordable Vaccinations for Pets - No Appointments Needed

August 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Irving Animal Care Campus

Available services include vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm testing, heartworm prevention and flea/tick control. A full set of annual vaccinations for a cat or dog is just $25! Services provided by Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP).

Irving Animal Services Volunteer Orientation

August 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Multipurpose Room

Do you want to make a difference in animals' lives? Do you need a regular furry-friend fix? Become a volunteer at Irving Animal Services (IAS). Join us for Volunteer Orientation! With a variety of volunteer positions available, there is sure to be something that suits your interests, talents and schedule.

Main Street Plaza Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

August 20, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Main Street Plaza

Join in the celebration of the newly constructed Main Street Plaza in downtown Irving. The new open-air plaza includes seat walls defining a curvilinear pathway, seating cafe lighting and shade trees. New masonry walls have spaces to display rotating art installations for visitors to enjoy as they stroll through downtown.

In the Arts Center's Galleries

August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019 @ Irving Arts Center

Free guided gallery tours are offered at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday and at 2:30 p.m. every Sunday. 
* Irving Art Association Winners Exhibit | Dupree Theater Lobby | July 13-Aug. 25
* 19th Annual Art Connection Members Show: Art Rocks | Main Gallery | July 27-Aug. 24
 Opening Reception and Awards 2 to 4 p.m. July 28.
* 2019 Kids Arts/Kids' Works | Focus Gallery | July 27-Aug. 24

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

Office Drama (Presented by Eyeronic Stage Productions)

August 31, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Dupree Theater

In a business setting, lines can be crossed between one’s personal life and work life. Office Drama is a dramedy about a group of coworkers dealing with their day-to- day lives. In that dealing, sometimes the inappropriate becomes the norm … written by Christopher Boyd and directed by Teniqua Thomas, this stage play proves once and for all, “there is no drama like office drama!”

Music for Vision: Dr. K.J. Yesudas Live in Concert

August 31, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ Carpenter Hall

Sankara Nethralya presents Indian musician and playback singer Dr. K.J. Yesudas live in concert. Yesudas sings Indian classical, devotional and cinematic songs. He has recorded more than 80,000 songs in a number of Indian languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali and Telugu, as well as Arabic, English, Latin and Russian, during a career spanning more than five decades.

Color Me Calm: Puppy Love / Cat Crazy

August 20, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM @ South Irving Library Meeting Room #3

Ooh and aah over images of adorable dogs and cats during this come-and-go adult coloring time.

Meditation Workshop

August 20, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ West Irving Library Storytime Room

Feeling stressed? Find peace within, learn to meditate and find balance with guided meditation. This free program is presented by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation.

Find Inner Peace: Meditation (English/Spanish)

August 21, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ South Irving Library Program Room

Discover the inner self, understand your connection to the universe, and achieve your highest potential through the practice of meditation. Presented by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Meets each Wednesday. Non-Spanish speakers and all ages are welcome.

I "Heart" YA Book Club

August 21, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ South Irving Library Board Room

Calling all teens and adults who love young adult literature! Every month, the book club reads and discusses a recent novel.

Cook the Book Club Serves Up Jamie Oliver's Comfort Food

August 24, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes or cooking techniques? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes? Then hang onto your spatula! We pick the cookbook, you choose and make a recipe, then we all partake.

You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to participate. Novices have the chance to learn from more experienced cooks, and the experienced cooks will have a chance to show off and share their amazing skills.

Stop by the Valley Ranch Library information desk to register for the book club and select your recipe from August's featured cookbook, Jamie Oliver's Comfort Food: The Ultimate Weekend Cookbook. No children, please.

Cinema 13*: Alita (ages 13 and older)

August 24, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

See Alita: Battle Angel on the big screen! This sci-fi action film features a reactivated cyborg on a quest to discover her true identity. Rated PG-13. Ages 13 and up.

Color Me Calm: Coloring for Adults

August 26, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

Do you enjoy adult coloring? If so, come chill with us. Enjoy soothing music while exploring the joy of coloring. All supplies provided. No children, please.

Meditation Workshop

August 27, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ West Irving Library Storytime Room

Feeling stressed? Find peace within, learn to meditate and find balance with guided meditation. This free program is presented by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation.

Understanding Medicare and Medicare Supplement Insurance

August 27, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ South Irving Library

Medicare can be complex. Learn how to navigate the Medicare waters in an educational workshop with insurance agent Wellington Breeden. No insurance products will be sold or promoted. No attendee contact information will be solicited. A free program.

Unicorns in Space! Book Club discusses Manga

August 27, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ West Irving Library Meeting Room

If you enjoy science fiction or fantasy, from space opera to high fantasy, steampunk to just plain weird, then join us for book talk with Unicorns in Space.

ESL, GED, and Entrepreneurship Classes Registration

August 28, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ East Branch Library Program Room

This is a registration event only. Sign-ups are for GED exam preparation, English language learning, and an introduction to the T-shirt business with STAHLS’, a leader in the garment industry. Classes begin Sept. 4. For more information, call (972) 600-6130.

ESL, GED, and Entrepreneurship Classes Registration

August 28, 2019, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM @ West Irving Library Meeting Room

This is a registration event only. Sign-ups are for GED exam preparation, English language learning, and an introduction to the T-shirt business with STAHLS’, a leader in the garment industry. Classes begin Sept. 4. For more information, call (972) 600-6130.

Find Inner Peace: Meditation (English/Spanish)

August 28, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ South Irving Library Program Room

Discover the inner self, understand your connection to the universe, and achieve your highest potential through the practice of meditation. Presented by DFW Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Meets each Wednesday. Non-Spanish speakers and all ages are welcome.

ESL, GED, and Entrepreneurship Classes Registration

August 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

This is a registration event only. Sign-ups are for GED exam preparation, English language learning, and an introduction to the T-shirt business with STAHLS’, a leader in the garment industry. Classes begin Sept. 4. For more information, call (972) 600-6130.

ESL, GED, and Entrepreneurship Classes Registration

August 29, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ South Irving Library

This is a registration event only. Sign-ups are for GED exam preparation, English language learning, and an introduction to the T-shirt business with STAHLS’, a leader in the garment industry. Classes begin Sept. 4. For more information, call (972) 600-6130.

Plan On It: Monthly Planner Meetup

August 31, 2019, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ South Irving Library Program Room

Need some dedicated time to get organized? Plan On It is a monthly meetup group where you can schedule out your month with others and share ideas and techniques. Basic supplies are provided or you can bring your own. Each member must have their own planner or bullet journal. The group meets on the last Saturday of the month and is open to adults and teens.

Women's Equality Day Celebration with the League of Women Voters

August 21, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

In celebration of Women's Equality Day, the Irving League of Women Voters presents the documentary “Knock Down the House” which presents a behind-the-scenes look into the campaigns of the now infamous 4 congresswomen known as “The Squad” – Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts. During the event, Linda Harper Brown, former state rep for District 105, will also moderate a group discussion in a safe, non-partisan space.

Family Movie Matinee: Missing Link

August 24, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

See Missing Link on the big screen! In this animated adventure, a world explorer discovers the mysterious Mr. Link in the forest, and travels with him to Shangri-La to find his relatives. Rated PG.

Tacky the Penguin Party

August 24, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ East Branch Library

Meet the Hawaiian shirt-wearing and off-key singer Tacky the Penguin, a book character by Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger. Join in for themed games and crafts, too!

Art Attack

August 30, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ South Irving Library Program Room

Kids in grades K-5 unleash their creativity as we explore different art techniques.

Family Movie: The Secret Life of Pets 2

August 31, 2019, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ West Irving Library Meeting Room

Families are invited to watch The Secret Life of Pets 2! Rated PG.

Play, Learn, and Grow: Build It

August 31, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ East Branch Library

Build with Legos and other materials, and try out the Code-a-pillars and Bee-Bots.

Los niños construirán con Legos y otros materiales, tambien podran usar los Code-a-pillars y los Bee-Bots.

Teen STEM Thursday

August 22, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

On one Thursday a month, teens are invited to participate in a STEM project, with a different theme each month. In August, discover plate tectonics using peanut candy bars.

Teen Study Hall Friday

August 23, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

Once a month, the program room will be open from 4-5:30 p.m. exclusively for teens to study alone or together, and find out about online study resources offered by the library.

Y'ALL: Young Adult Library Leaders

August 29, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

Do you have big ideas and a creative flair? By joining Y'ALL, earn volunteer hours, socialize with friends, and help the Valley Ranch Library plan and implement teen programs. Pick up an application at the library's information desk. For teens in grades 9-12.

Teen Anime Club

August 31, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

Join us monthly for the Anime Club! For teens only.

TIF Zone No. 1

August 20, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ First Floor City Council Conference Room

Youth Council

August 20, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Lively Pointe Youth Center

City Council Budget Retreat

August 21, 2019, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ First Floor City Council Conference Room

ICVB Board Executive Committee

August 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas

ICVB Board

August 26, 2019, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM @ Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas

Library Board

August 26, 2019, 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM @ South Irving Library Board Room

After School Program - Registration Continues Until Spaces are Full

August 6, 2019 - September 30, 2019

Registration for the upcoming After School Program will continue at area recreation centers as space permits. Elementary school students will participate in a variety of activities including gym games, crafts and homework time in a safe and supervised environment. An afternoon snack is provided daily. The program is offered on school days between the hours of 3:15-6 p.m. at Cimarron, Georgia Farrow, Lee, Mustang, Northwest and Senter Park recreation centers. Space is limited for these programs. Please check with your neighborhood recreation center for a list of participating schools or to register in person. Online registration is available at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/irvingrec

Member Appreciation

August 22, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM @ Heritage Senior Center

Heritage Senior Center will show appreciation of its members with summery refreshments and fun games! For members age 50 and older. Register by 5 p.m. Aug. 15.

Livapalooza Back to School Party and Open House

August 23, 2019, 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM @ Lively Pointe Youth Center

Kids... You survived the first week of school and that calls for a celebration! Middle and high school students are invited to join us for an afterschool open house featuring music, games, food and fun. Bring a friend and learn all the fun things happening at Lively Pointe! Participants can also register for a free IPAR ID card good for the entire year. Free admission with school ID. Parents are welcome to attend.

Casino Night

August 30, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Heritage Senior Center

Try your luck at roulette, black jack and other games, as casino excitement fills the senior center. For ages 18 and older. Registration deadline is Aug. 19.

Hunter Ferrell Landfill Opens at 9 a.m.

August 28, 2019, 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.