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Affordable Spay/Neuter and Vaccination Package for Pets - Appointments Required

February 9, 2021, 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM @ Spay/Neuter Clinic

Schedule your 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.

In the Arts Center's Galleries

February 1, 2021 - February 28, 2021 @ Irving Arts Center

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

* Artistry and Inspiration: Annual Black History Month Exhibition | Main Gallery | Feb. 6-27 | Opening Reception Feb. 6
* Steven Foutch: Prints | Dupree Lobby Gallery | Through Feb. 20
* Natalie Lambert: MFA Thesis Exhibition | Focus Gallery | Feb. 6-March 27

Open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Free to view; advance reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, visit IrvingArtsCenter.com.

Virtual Lunch and Learn

February 9, 2021, 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.

NEA Big Read (Online): The Big Write Poetry Contest For All Ages

February 9, 2021, All Day

Write a poem with the theme "Ordinary to Extraordinary," focusing on how the simple things can make a big difference. The contest starts Jan. 23, and entries must be submitted by Feb. 12.

Prizes will be given for each age category:
Children up to age 10
Teens age 11 to 16
Young adults age 17 to 20
Adults age 21 and above.

Entries will be judged by theme, originality, and how well the poem blends with the subject matter of this year's NEA Big Read selection "A Small Story About the Sky" by poet Alberto Rios.

Please visit www.cityofirving.org/library for more information, including contest rules and guidelines, or stop by an Irving Public Library location for an entry form.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

ICVB Destination Development Committee

February 9, 2021, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Advisory Committee on Disabilities

February 9, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Arts Board

February 9, 2021, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

ONLINE CLASS: Chair Cardio for Seniors

February 9, 2021, 8:30 AM - 9:10 AM

ONLINE CLASS: Coffee with the Crew

February 9, 2021, 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM

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

Online Class: BHM Story Time

February 9, 2021, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Celebrate Black History Month by listening to stories of famous African Americans

Online Class: Handmade Creations

February 9, 2021, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Create a vibrant rainbow cloud. Supplies: water, coffee filter, markers and white paper

ONLINE CLASS: Mardi Gras Candy Bark

February 9, 2021, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

T.J. will be creating some festive candy bark in the kitchen so tune in to watch. Open to 18-up.

ONLINE CLASS: Radio Plays

February 9, 2021, 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! Open to 18-up. Email Pat for more information.

Online Class: Dance Hula Hoop

February 9, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Let's dance with our hula hoops and exercise at the same time. Supplies: Hula hoop and water.

ONLINE CLASS: Wacky Vegetarians

February 9, 2021, 4:30 PM - 5:30 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!

Online Class: How to be a Gentleman

February 9, 2021, 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Learn basic manners and etiquette of being a gentleman.

ONLINE CLASS: Sports Talk

February 9, 2021, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Online via Zoom

Do you consider yourself a sports fan? Join us on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm to discuss the latest news in sports. Discussion topics will include fantasy sports, pick’em advice, trade rumors and the state of local sports franchises.

Online Class: Workout of the Day

February 9, 2021, 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Start an exercise program with this workout of the day. Please bring a towel, water bottle and other supplies needed exercise tube or hand weights.

Online Class: Among Us Video Game

February 9, 2021, 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Play one of the most popular mystery games. Supplies: mobile device, tablet or computer.