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Affordable Spay/Neuter for Pets - Appointments Required

November 30, 2020, 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM @ Spay/Neuter Clinic

Schedule an appointment to have your pet spayed or neutered at an affordable cost. Vaccinations only available with surgery appointments. Services provided by Spay Neuter Network.

Pets are dropped off by 6:30 a.m. and picked up the same day around 5 p.m.

Thanksgiving Holiday - No Trash Pickup / City Offices Closed

November 26, 2020 - November 27, 2020 @ All city facilities

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no residential trash, curbside recycling or brush collection Nov. 26-27.

All city offices, including those listed below, will be closed to the public Nov. 26-27:
- City Hall
- Heritage and North Lake aquatic centers
- Hunter Ferrell Landfill
- Irving Arts Center
- Libraries
- Recreation centers
- Irving Animal Care Campus

The Hunter Ferrell Landfill will be open Nov. 28-29. Irving Arts Center will be closed Nov. 28, and the box office and galleries will be open Nov. 29. The IACC will be open Nov. 28.

All other reopened offices and services will resume normal business hours Monday, Nov. 30.

In the Arts Center's Galleries Virtual Tour

November 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020 @ Main Gallery

Visit IrvingArtsCenter.com for virtual tours and video content featuring current exhibitions.

* Yuyi Morales: Soñadora | Main Gallery
* Signs, Symbols and Surfaces: Photographs by Lee Saloutos | Carpenter Lobby Gallery
* Dallas College North Lake Campus Student Photography Exhibition | Courtyard Gallery
* Steven Foutch: Prints | Dupree Lobby Gallery * Night/Light: Photographs by Kate Jenkins | Focus Gallery


* 20th Annual Art Connection Members Show | IACOnlineArt.com (Virtual Show)

Virtual Lunch and Learn

November 24, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Virtual, via Zoom

Lunch and Learn at Irving Arts Center (IAC) has gone virtual! Every Tuesday from noon to 1:30 p.m., an informal adult education program meets weekly on Zoom to discuss art topics that tie into current exhibitions at the IAC galleries. Videos, lectures, peer presentations and guest speakers are some of the activities offered. Jump on Zoom, relax and join the conversation. For more information, email IAC's Director of Exhibits, Marcie Inman, at minman@cityofriving.org.

The Nutcracker: Land of Sweets, presented by Momentum Dance Company

November 27, 2020 - November 29, 2020 @ Irving Arts Center

Take in a socially distanced performance Thanksgiving weekend of Momentum Dance Company's all-new rendition of the classic ballet, "The Nutcracker.” "The Nutcracker: Land of Sweets" is new Artistic Director Lauren Howard Celis' fresh adaptation of the timeless tale, "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King." The show will open with the complete Land of Snow scene, then transition to many of the most loved traditional pieces from the Land of Sweets, including Russian "Trepak," the "Waltz of the Flowers," the "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," and the grande finale ? featuring all of the characters from the Land of Sweets! Performances are at reduced audience capacity and/or streaming due to COVID-19 safety protocols.

Thanksgiving Holiday: Libraries Closed

November 26, 2020 - November 27, 2020

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27.

The online library will be open! The library website offers online services and eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies and music. Also check out social media for a wide variety of virtual programming for all ages.

On-site library services will resume normal business hours Saturday, Nov. 28.

ONLINE CLASS: Coffee with the Crew

November 24, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM

Join the Heritage Crew for a cup of coffee and conversation. This is the perfect opportunity to catch up, talk to your peers or possibly learn something new from some of our guest speakers. Speakers and topics will vary weekly. Ages 50-up.

Online Class: Show and Tell

November 24, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Do you have something that you are really proud of and want to show everyone and tell us about it. Bring it and let's discuss it.

ONLINE CLASS: Preschool Basic Spanish Learning

November 24, 2020, 11:30 AM - 12:10 PM

Join Ms. Nancy and make preschool basic Spanish learning fun by playing games, making a craft, watching videos and more. Materials needed: note cards, construction paper, crayons and pencils. Open to ages 3 to 5.

Online Class: Callisthenic Workout

November 24, 2020, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Join this class to learn how to do body weight exercises. Supplies: water bottle, mat and a towel.

Online Class: Thanksgiving Wreath Making

November 24, 2020, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Learn how to make a fall themed wreath for home décor. Supplies: zip ties, metal wreath frame, fall leaves, flowers and décor.

Online Class: Home School Zoom Craft

November 24, 2020, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Fall is finally Here! Fall into Home School Zoom Crafts and have fun making fun and tasty crafts. Participants ages 5 to 17 can enjoy crafting during the fall and make new friends virtually. Let the crafts begin!!

ONLINE CLASS: Radio Plays

November 24, 2020, 3:30 PM - 4:10 PM

Join us as we discover our inner actor or actress by reading scripts from radio shows! It's vintage fun! Email Pat for more information. Open to 18-up.

Online Class: Charades

November 24, 2020, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Let’s have fun acting out a word or phrase and get the rest of the team guessing. Bring your acting and your guessing skills to the table and let’s have some fun!

ONLINE CLASS: One-Pot Wonder Class

November 24, 2020, 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM

Join Mikayla in this one-pot wonder class to learn new and delicious recipes that can be done in one pot! From soups, to pastas to even a slow cooked roast! Open to 18-up.

Online Class: Wacky Vegetarians

November 24, 2020, 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM @ Online via Zoom

Are you Vegetarian or vegan? Looking for new delicious recipes to tryout? Join us on zoom to learn how to make fun wacky vegetarian recipes at home!

Onlie Class: Bracelet Making

November 24, 2020, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Learn how to make custom bracelets with fun and easy steps. supplies needed: call recreation center for supply list

ONLINE CLASS: Stretch and Tone I

November 25, 2020, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Adults ages 50 and older are invited to tune in and join Andrea for this 60-minute toning and stretching workout. This is a great way to improve general conditioning, flexibility, and stamina. We will spend the first portion of class working on strength and endurance, followed by an extended stretching period to increase flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness.

ONLINE CLASS: Stretch and Tone II

November 25, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Adults ages 50 and older are invited to tune in and join Andrea for this 60-minute toning and stretching workout. This is a great way to improve general conditioning, flexibility, and stamina. We will spend the first portion of class working on strength and endurance, followed by an extended stretching period to increase flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness.

Online Class: Preschool Colors and Shapes

November 25, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Learn to recognize your colors and shapes by sight and how to spell them.

Online Class: Color Hunt

November 25, 2020, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Preschoolers will learn about colors in a fun and creative way.

Online Class: Domino Fun

November 25, 2020, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Let's practice counting and our numbers using dominos. Supplies: Dominos

ONLINE CLASS: Eye to be a Sports Person

November 25, 2020, 5:30 PM - 6:10 PM

Join Brant in a class where you will learn what to keep an eye on to enhance your sports viewing experience for basketball and football. Open to 13-older.

ONLINE CLASS: Stretch and Tone I

November 30, 2020, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Adults ages 50 and older are invited to tune in and join Andrea for this 60-minute toning and stretching workout. This is a great way to improve general conditioning, flexibility, and stamina. We will spend the first portion of class working on strength and endurance, followed by an extended stretching period to increase flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness.

ONLINE CLASS: Stretch and Tone II

November 30, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Adults ages 50 and older are invited to tune in and join Andrea for this 60-minute toning and stretching workout. This is a great way to improve general conditioning, flexibility, and stamina. We will spend the first portion of class working on strength and endurance, followed by an extended stretching period to increase flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness.

Online Class: "I Spy"

November 30, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Let's play the game "I Spy", Look around your house our ours to see if you can spy what we spy

Online Class: Jump, Hop, Skip

November 30, 2020, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Learn basic motor skills by way of fun activities. Supplies: Water

Online Class: Easy Exercises

November 30, 2020, 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Learn basic exercises you can do anywhere to help you stay fit. Please wear comfortable clothes. Supplies: mat, towel, water bottle.

Online Class: Floral Design

November 30, 2020, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Let's create an eye catching creations with flowers. Supplies: Paper (different colors) scissors, glue and markers.

Irving Blue Christmas Toy Collection

November 28, 2020, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Walmart

Every year the Irving Police and Fire Departments partner to collect toys and food for the Blue Christmas Drive to help Irving families during the holiday season. This year, due to pandemic restrictions, Blue Christmas events have been curtailed. However, the community can still contribute in meaningful ways through donation drives.