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Public Input Budget Hearing

Planning for the city’s 2019-20 fiscal year budget is underway. Residents have the opportunity to provide input on the budget at this public hearing. Comments can be made to the City Council on any aspect of the budget including property tax rates, fees, programs and services.

A public input session is scheduled June 20. Two additional hearings will be held to comment on the proposed budget following the budget retreat in August. Adoption of the budget is scheduled for Sept. 19.

The city’s budget year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Call the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 to confirm hearing dates.

Community Service Committee

Public Safety Committee

City Council Meeting

Free Cat Adoptions

June is Adopt-a-Cat Month at the Irving Animal Care Campus, 4140 Valley View Lane. Adoption fees for cats 1 year and older are waived during June, and kittens are available for a $50 adoption fee. Vaccinations, spay/neuter, leukemia test and microchip included with all cat adoptions.

All adoptions must be processed 30 minutes before closing.

Affordable Spay/Neuter Transport from Irving Animal Care Campus

Drop off at 7 a.m., and pick up same day. Contact Spay Neuter Network to schedule an appointment and get additional information.

World’s Largest Swim Lesson

Irving residents of all ages are invited to join thousands from around the globe as West Irving Aquatic Center hosts the World’s Largest Swim Lesson (WLSL) from 1 to 3 p.m. June 20.

During the event, Irving aquatics professionals will educate participants on how to be safe in and around water, and present basic swimming skills in a fun, enjoyable atmosphere.

Register at the West Irving Aquatic Center beginning June 1. Spaces are limited.

In the Arts Center's Galleries

Free guided gallery tours are offered at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday and at 2:30 p.m. every Sunday.
* The 34th Annual Texas and Neighbors Five State Competition | Main Gallery | Through June 15
* Prints by Calli Nissen | Main Gallery | Through July 7
* Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs | Dupree Lobby Gallery | Through July 7 * Deliverance: Rescued and Set Free | Carpenter Lobby | Through July 28

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

Like a Rolling Stone Multi-Arts Camp No. 3

Ages 6-12

This multi-arts camp gets things rolling with spirograph, crystal and clay creations, before taking a dive into the literary arts with creative writing. Then “Rock Me Amadeus” with Intro to Violin. Encore! Encore!

Preschool of Rock (Intro to Theatre/Creative Dramatics) Mini-Camp

Ages 4-5

Using creative dramatics, songs, games and teamwork, junior campers will bring to life short scenes inspired by the hit musical, “School of Rock.” The week concludes with a special presentation for families and friends.

SRC @ East: Creating Bath Bombs

Learn how to make bath bombs with all natural ingredients. For ages 18 and up. All supplies are provided.

Heritage Senior Center Book Club discusses Hillbilly Elegy

We're an informal group of book lovers who read and discuss a wide variety of titles, from recent literary bestsellers to classic novels. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the Heritage Senior Center. This month, we'll discuss Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance.

SRC @ South: Equest Mini-Horses (Two Sessions)

Learn about the important therapy work these four-legged ambassadors do at Equest and stick around after the presentation for a meet-and-greet. The first session takes place 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. with a second session taking place 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Each session is limited to 150 attendees.

SRC @ South: Equest Mini-Horses (Two Sessions)

Learn about the important therapy work these four-legged ambassadors do at Equest and stick around after the presentation for a meet-and-greet. The first session takes place 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. with a second session taking place 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Each session is limited to 150 attendees.

SRC @ West: DIY Moon Rocks

Come join the run rock painting craze and make your own moon and galaxy rocks.

SRC @ Valley Ranch: Marble Planets

Make funky-looking planets with marbling techniques. Materials provided. Grades 6-12.

CLASS FULL: Girls' Summer Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Class

Update: This class is now full.

Open to all females ages 12 to 19 years living, working or visiting the DFW area, the focus of the RAD class is realistic self-defense techniques. The course begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, and then progresses to the basics of hands-on self-defense training.

RAD is designed to engage participants in a series of hands-on, realistic, self-defense tactics and reinforce the power of the voice. Keep in mind this is a very physical class, and it can be strenuous.

The course is taught by Irving police and detention officers who are nationally certified RAD instructors. Class size is limited, and registration is required.

Utility Safety Course

Instructor Barry Allen, Water Programs Specialist