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Affordable Spay/Neuter for Pets - Appointments Required

November 22, 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

November 22, 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).

Red Cross Lifeguard Class

November 25, 2019 - November 27, 2019 @ North Lake Natatorium

Want to learn skills that will help you save lives? Become a certified lifeguard.

Prerequisite: Minimum age 15. Successful skills test, which includes 300-yard continuous swim; a 10-pound brick retrieval from 7 to 10 feet depth of water followed by a 20-yard return carrying the brick; and treading water for two minutes without using hands. Test must be completed one week before class or must have instructor approval.

Successful completion of the course will result in American Red Cross Life Guard/First Aid, CPR-Professional Rescuer, and AED certifications.

Register in person at the North Lake Aquatic Center, 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd. For more information, call Aquatics Coordinator Daniel Farran at (469) 446-0201 or Chris Trevino at (469) 435-1626.
* Scholarships are available on a case-by-case basis.

Irving Police and Fire Blue Christmas Food and Toy Drive Drop-Off

November 30, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Walmart

Irving Police and Fire staff will collect new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items.

Each year, Irving Police and Fire Blue Christmas helps more than 400 families during the holidays, delivery presents and meals to less fortunate families in Irving.

Thanksgiving Holiday - No Trash Pickup / City Offices Closed

November 28, 2019 - November 29, 2019 @ All city facilities

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no residential trash, curbside recycling or brush collection Nov. 28-29.

All city offices, including those listed below, will be closed to the public Nov. 28-29:
- City Hall
- Heritage and North Lake aquatic centers
- Hunter Ferrell Landfill
- Irving Arts Center
- Libraries
- Recreation centers
- Irving Animal Care Campus

In the Arts Center's Galleries

November 1, 2019 - November 30, 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.
* Horizons – Sparky Campanella | Carpenter Lobby Gallery | Through Nov. 10
* Traditional and Contemporary Indian Art | Focus Gallery | Through Nov. 10
* Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill Photographs by Jerry Dantzic | Main Gallery | Through Nov. 17
* 2019 IAA Traveling Animal Art Exhibition | Main Gallery | Through Jan. 12
* Ed Wheeler: Santa Classics | Focus Gallery | Nov. 16- Jan. 12
* Some Illustrator: Pictures by Melissa Sweet | Dupree Lobby | Through Jan. 26 * Season’s Greetings: Holiday Cards by Celebrated Artists from The Monroe Wheeler Archive | Carpenter Lobby Gallery | Nov. 16-Jan. 26

Projapoti

November 22, 2019 - November 23, 2019 @ Carpenter Hall

Dallas Bangla Theater presents its 10th production “Projapoti – The Matchmaker” by playwright Thornton Wilder, which was adapted in Bengali by Tariq Anam Khan. The production is directed by Md Ziaul Haque Zia.

Gershwin, with piano sensation James Tien

November 23, 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Carpenter Hall

Presented by the Irving Symphony Orchestra. Fourteen-year-old piano sensation James Tien performs Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” one of America’s most beloved pieces for piano and orchestra. Czech composer Antonin Dvorak’s symphony No. 9 “New World,” one of the most famous in all symphonic repertoire, also will be performed.

The Nutcracker

November 29, 2019 - December 1, 2019 @ Carpenter Hall

Join Momentum Dance Company in celebrating its 15th anniversary season with a very special production of “The Nutcracker.” Artistic Director Jacquelyn Ralls Forcher’s production of “The Nutcracker” features a number of surprises and twists to the choreography, making this year’s production the most exciting yet. Guest artists include Juliann McAloon and the return of Ronnie Underwood as the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, respectively.

Thanksgiving Break Movie Marathon (Day 1): Toy Story & Sequels

November 26, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

During this two-day movie marathon on Nov. 26 and 27, see each and every Toy Story movie on the big screen! Join Woody and his gang of toys brought to life as they meet new friends, make a daring escape, and take a road trip adventure. Two movies will be shown each afternoon. Rated G. All ages.

Libraries Closing at 5 p.m.

November 27, 2019, All Day @ East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Road.
South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive.
Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail.
West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd.

In observance of Thanksgiving, library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.

Thanksgiving Break Movie Marathon (Day 2): Toy Story & Sequels

November 27, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room

During this two-day movie marathon on Nov. 26 and 27, see each and every Toy Story movie on the big screen! Join Woody and his gang of toys brought to life as they meet new friends, make a daring escape, and take a road trip adventure. Two movies will be shown each afternoon. Rated G. All ages.

Libraries Closed

November 28, 2019 - November 29, 2019 @ East Branch Library, 440 S. Nursery Road.
South Irving Library, 601 Schulze Drive.
Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail.
West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Rd.

In observance of Thanksgiving, library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.

Building and Standards Commission Work Session

November 21, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ First Floor City Council Conference Room

Building and Standards Commission

November 21, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ First Floor City Council Conference Room

Green Advisory Board

November 21, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ First Floor City Council Conference Room

Supplemental Benefit Plan

November 25, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ First Floor Conference Room

Library Board

November 25, 2019, 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM @ South Irving Library Board Room

Heritage Thanksgiving Celebration

November 22, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Heritage Senior Center

A morning of festive folk music followed by a traditional Thanksgiving lunch, is a great way to start the holiday! Register by 5 p.m. Nov. 19.

Turkey Shootout

November 22, 2019, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM @ Lively Pointe Youth Center

Middle and high school students | Free with IPAR Card

Come and play a few friendly games of knock-out for a chance to win prizes, including a Thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings for a holiday feast.