fall indie fest west 14th railroad crossing closed loyd park hayrides

Loyd Park Hayrides
Friday, Oct. 22- Saturday, Oct. 23
Sundown – 11 p.m.
Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake, 3401 Ragland Rd.
Hayrides take visitors on a tour through the park
to see all the campsites that guests have decorated for
the site decorating contest. From scary to not-so-scary,
the amount of time and creativity put into these campsites is absolutely amazing. Park entrance fee is $10
per vehicle. Call 817-467-2104 for more info.
Texas Music Festival
Thursday, Oct. 7 - Saturday, Oct. 9
Loyd Park on Joe Pool Lake, 3401 Ragland Rd.
Tommy Alverson, one of Texas’ favorite country music artists, will host the
13th Annual Tommy Alverson Family Gathering at the edge of Joe Pool Lake.
This three-day musical marathon will feature a different talent lineup every day.
Visitors can buy one-day tickets or a 3-day pass. For Loyd Park information
call 817-467-2104 or visit GrandFunGP.com. For advance ticket information,
visit TommyAlverson.com.
Halloween Street & Treat
Saturday, Oct.30 • 6-8 p.m. • Downtown Grand Prairie
Join the Trick-or-Treat fun at Main Street businesses. There will also be
free games and trick-or-treating in Market Square, 120 W. Main Street, sponsored by Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation and participating merchants. Bring
your goblins, princesses and superheroes for all the safe fun. For more information call 972-237-8100 or go to www.GrandFunGP.com
In addition, the Grand Prairie Arts Council will present Terror at the Uptown Haunted House, from 6 -11 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 30 and again from
6 -10 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 31. Admission will be $5 per person. For more
information go to artsgp.com.
Taco Bell To Open on Main
A new Taco Bell is under construction on the
north side of Main Street in downtown Grand
Prairie just west of the Belt Line Road bridge. The
2,855-square-foot restaurant is estimated to open in
fall 2010.
Dream Big
Play Hard
West 14th Railroad
Crossing Closed
The railroad crossing at West 14th
Street between Main and Jefferson
is permanently closed due to State
Highway 161 construction. A detour
is marked for south bound (north of
Main) traffic to use NW 19th Street to
cross the railroad tracks. North bound
traffic (south of Jefferson) is instructed
to use Carrier, SW 19th or SW 23rd to
cross the tracks until the new at-grade
crossings at the SH 161 frontage roads
open in May 2012.
Fall Indie Fest
Friday, Oct. 8 - Sun., Oct. 10
Downtown Grand Prairie
Fall Indie Fest is a celebration
of independent film and music coming to downtown Grand Prairie. The
event will serve as a competition to
both recognize and reward independent filmmakers and musicians from
throughout Texas. The three day
festival will include screenings of fulllength and short films and concerts
by artists from all genres. Screenings
and concerts will begin Friday, Oct. 8.
The festival will culminate on Oct. 10
with a reception and announcement of
winners at the city’s historic Uptown
Theater, 120 E. Main St. For more
information, visit www.fallindiefest.
com.
www.gptx.org
Fall Cleaning Day
Life is Grand Magazine Hits the Shelves
The city of Grand Prairie’s Fall 2010 edition of its quarterly magazine, Life
is Grand, is now available online and at various city facilities around town. Life
is Grand contains the parks and recreation class guide and special events, as
well as city news. Formerly mailed to each household in Grand Prairie, the
magazine has gone digital, with a limited number of printed copies available in
recreation centers and other city offices, as a money saving measure. City buildings with Life is Grand racks are located at:
• 75050
o Alliance Skate Park, 1002 Lone Star Pkwy.
o Bowles Life Center, 2750 Graham St.
o City Hall, 317 College St.
o Development Center, 206 W. Main St.
o Housing and Neighborhood Services, 205 W. Church St.
o Municipal Court Building, 200 W. Main St.
o Parks Administration, 326 W. Main St.
o Tourist Information Center, 2170 N. Beltline Rd.
o Uptown Theater, 120 E. Main St.
o Water Department, 317 W. College St.
• 75051
o Charley Taylor Recreation Center, 601 E. Grand Prairie Rd.
o Dalworth Recreation Center, 2012 Spikes St.
o Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.
• 75052
o Betty Warmack Branch Library, 760 Bardin Rd.
o Kirby Creek Natatorium, 3201 Corn Valley Rd.
o Loyd Park Office, 3401 Ragland Rd.
o Prairie Lakes Golf Course, 3202 S.E. 14th St.
o Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, 2222 W. Warrior Trail
o Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier Pkwy.
o Tangle Ridge Golf Course, 818 Tangle Ridge Dr.
o The Summit, 2975 Esplanade Dr.
Do some fall cleaning and get rid
of your junk at Trash Off.
Saturday, Oct. 2
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Grand Prairie Landfill
1102 MacArthur Blvd.
Proof of residence in the form of
a current water bill or driver’s license
is required. A $1 disposal fee will be
charged for each automobile tire or
computer. Residential disposal only.
For more information call 972-2374555.
Household Hazardous Waste
will be collected on Saturday,
Oct. 2 from 9-11 a.m. This event will
be held at the Landfill in conjunction with Trash Off. Registration is
required. Register on-line at www.
gptx.org/WQ/HHW or by calling 972237-8055. No commercial waste will
be accepted.
Library Book Sale
To find out all about the great fall classes and activities, go to www.gptx.org
and click on the Life is Grand icon or www.GrandFunGP.com
Friends of the Grand Prairie LibraryFall 2010 Book Sale
Personal Document Shredding
Sponsored by the Grand Prairie Crime Commission
Tuesday, Oct. 19 • 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Special preview night for Friends
members. Family memberships
available at the door for $10.
Saturday, Oct. 23 • 8 a.m.-noon
Grand Prairie ISD Administration Parking Lot, 2600 S. Belt Line Road
$5 donation appreciated, but not required of Grand Prairie residents
Limit three boxes per visit. For more information call 972-237-9555.
Farmers Market
The new, expanded Farmers Market is now open on
Thursdays 8 a.m. until sellout and Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
at Market Square, 120 W. Main St. (on the corner of Main
and NW 2nd streets). Shop the market for fresh, locally
grown produce, meat, poultry, eggs, honey, soap, coffee,
baked goods and more. Visit www.gptx.org/farmersmarket
Dream Big
Play Hard
Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Thursday,
Oct. 21 • 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 23 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 24 • 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Half Price Day!
The Silent Auction will continue
through the end of bidding at 3 p.m.
on Sunday, Oct. 24.
www.gptx.org
Pumpkin Run
Saturday, Oct. 9 • Pre-registration fee - $20
Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake, 5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy.
The Baylor Medical Center at Irving will present
the 24th Annual Lake Joe Pool Pumpkin Run at Lynn
Creek Park. Races will include a 10K, a 5K Timed
Run, a 5K Untimed Run, a 5K Walk and 1 Mile Fun
Run/Walk. The popular School Challenge (for largest
number of participants from their particular school) will
be featured, along with the Pumpkin Fest for youngsters to decorate jack-o-lanterns. The registration fee will include the unique annual running pumpkin man
T-shirt. For more information call 972-264-2244. For online registration and
more information go to www.pumpkinrungp.com.
Free Gardening Classes
Is your water bill rising while the heat of yard work takes its toll, weeds
never stop growing and things seem to die before you can plant them? Make
your yard the envy of the neighborhood by attending these FREE, fun and exciting classes. Join us at Charley Taylor Recreation Center at 601 E Grand Prairie
Road from 6-7 p.m. on the following dates:
Thursday, Oct. 7 – Interior Gardening - Take the mystery out of growing
plants in the house. Learn the fundamentals of turning your home into a garden.
Thursday, Oct. 14 – Planning Your Spring Garden - In this class you will learn
how to plan a successful Spring Garden. Learn how to prepare the soil and pick
the right varieties of vegetables and maintenance techniques to ensure a bountiful harvest.
Call 972-264-6890 to pre-register.
Arts Council Seeks Talent for GobFest
The Grand Prairie Arts Council (GPAC) wants to make
you a star in GobFest 2010, Gobs of Talent Variety Show!
We're looking for unique talent—Singers, Musicians, Dancers, Magic Acts, Juggling, Comedy Acts, Acrobats … anything
goes! Solo acts up to groups of 10. Participants must be at
least five years old. Performers from both inside and outside of
Grand Prairie are invited to be part of the extravaganza.
Cash prizes and trophies awarded! Auditions are Thursday,
Oct. 14, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the GPAC Studio, 116
E. Main Street. Audition applications are available online at www.artsgp.com/
audition page, or call the GPAC at 972-642-ARTS.
Fall Break Camp
Monday, Oct. 11 • 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Dalworth Recreation Center, 2012 Spikes
Come celebrate with us during our GPISD Fall Break Day Camp for ages
5-12. Campers will participate a fun field trip, exciting games and creative arts
and crafts. Each camper needs to bring a bag lunch, but we will provide snacks.
Space is limited, so register now. The fee is $16 per camper.
Dream Big
Play Hard
2010 Master
Composter Training
Thursday, Oct. 7 • 6 - 9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 8 • 6 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 9 • 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pre-registration is required.
Deadline is Oct. 1, 2010
$25 registration fee for
Grand Prairie residents
$40 registration fee for non-residents
Training locations will include the
Development Center (City Hall),
City Landfill and
Kirby Creek Nature Center
Participants will receive:
Excellent training by nationally known
instructor Larry Wilhem, compost
thermometer, composting book
and T-shirt. Lunch will be
served on Saturday.
To register, call 972-237-8061, e-mail
composting@gptx.org or go online to:
www.gptx.org/composting
Presbyterian
Church Marks
140 Years
The entire community is invited to
join the members of West Fork Presbyterian Church in celebrating its 140th
anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 17, from
2-4 p.m. The church is located at 908
Santerre Drive.
Founded in 1870, West Fork
Presbyterian is the oldest church in
Grand Prairie.
There will be a program and singing of traditional hymns and celebratory music. Historical documents,
memorabilia and photographs will
be displayed. There will also be a
placing of a time capsule to be opened
at a later date. Refreshments will be
served.
www.gptx.org
Spooktakular Swim
Friday, Oct. 29 • 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Kirby Creek Indoor Pool
3201 Corn Valley Rd.
Come experience swimming in the
dark… if you can handle it! Fun for
all ages. The fee is $3 per person or $8
per family.
Pumpkin Swim
Saturday, Oct. 30 • 1 - 6 p.m.
Kirby Creek Indoor Pool
3201 Corn Valley Rd.
Come join us
at the pool. Jump in
and swim with all the
pumpkins and pick
out your favorite.
Limit 1 pumpkin per swimmer. Event
starts at 1 p.m., but you can swim until
6 p.m. The fee is $3 per swimmer.
Photo Contest
Open for Entries
Amateur and professional photographers who live in Grand Prairie are
invited to enter the 2011 City Calendar Photo Contest. Entries accepted
through Oct. 1, 2010.
Photo must feature Grand Prairie:
• Entertainment attractions,
parks, events
• City services, facilities, programs, employees at work
• Pretty places in Grand Prairie
• GPISD students, facilities,
activities (only one month
in calendar may feature the
schools)
Format may be 8 x 10 inch print or
600 DPI TIF file on CD or e-mail with
your name, address, phone number to
asprinkles@gptx.org. Prints can be
returned if return address is on back of
photo. Send entries to:
Amy Sprinkles
Communications and Marketing
City of Grand Prairie
P.O. Box 534045
Grand Prairie, Texas 75053
Uptown Theater 2010-2011 Art Series
The historic Uptown Theater in downtown Grand Prairie, 120 E. Main St.,
has lined up an outstanding array of shows for its 2010-2011 Art Series. Season
tickets, which include all six shows, and an Indie Fest weekend pass, are on sale
now at www.uptowntheatergp.com or by calling 972-237-8272. Season tickets
are $175 for rows C-U and $300 for rows A-B per person. Individual ticket
sales will also be offered the week before each show.
Fall Indie Fest
Oct. 8-10
Girls with Guitars
8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23
Runt of the Litter
8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19
2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20
8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20
Christmas on Main Street
8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3
Improvised Shakespeare Company
8 p.m. Friday, Jan., 21
2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22
8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22
2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23
Mother Load the Show
8 p.m. Friday, April 1
2 p.m. Saturday, April 2
8 p.m. Saturday, April 2
2 p.m. Sunday, April 3
Rhythmic Circus
8 p.m. Saturday, April 30
A Cinderella Story
Our story begins on July 26 when a concerned
Grand Prairie resident made an emergency call to
Grand Prairie Animal Services for a stray sick animal.
Rookie Animal Services Officer Charles Munoz went
out to collect the dog that would later be named “Miss
Baxter.”
Miss Baxter was brought to the shelter and vaccinated for kennel cough, distemper and parvo and
placed in a kennel with food and water. The next day,
while visiting the shelter to look for a dog to adopt,
Grand Prairie resident Tammy Thoman discovered
Miss Baxter and was so moved by her desperate appearance that she offered to pay for the cost of grooming and any veterinary care that
Miss Baxter might need. Miss Baxter was adopted three days later by Kim K.
another loving Grand Prairie resident.
We’d like to offer our sincere thanks to Dr. Mark Sheets’s office, All Breeds’
Groomers, the City of Grand Prairie Animal Services Staff and most of all, to
the caring and generous citizens of Grand Prairie and particularly to Ms. Thoman who has so richly blessed Miss Baxter.
Prairie Paws receives, vaccinates and houses more than 5,000 animals per
year and currently has a staff of nine people. Volunteers and fosters are always
welcome and appreciated! They also gratefully accept donations that provide
for medical care for foster animals, spaying and neutering for Petco adoptions
and grooming for special needs animals such as Miss Baxter.
Produced by city of Grand Prairie Communications Department, Contact: Cami McKillop 972-237-8108 or e-mail cmckillo@gptx.org