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🌱 City Of Irving's Year In Review + Volunteer For Creek Cleanup

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Ash DeMello, Neighbor
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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Ash DeMello, your host of the Irving Daily.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 53 Low: 34.

Here are the top five stories today in Irving:

  1. Take a look at the City of Irving's 2021 Year in Review, compiled by the city council. Accomplishments included being named the second-most diverse city in the nation, the 2021 Municipal Traffic Safety Initiative Award and the State Maintenance Achievement Award. The document also outlines the city's six goals for the future. (City of Irving)
  2. A report from the City of Irving just won an award! The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the city's Popular Annual Financial Report the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR award). The document, which outlines Irving's annual accomplishments and future objectives, was applauded for its readability and creativity, among other criteria. (Irving Weekly)
  3. Are you looking to earn a pat on the back and general feelings of goodness? Why not consider volunteering for the cleanup of Fish Creek in Arlington and Grand Prairie? Non-profit The Mission Continues is hosting the event this Saturday morning. Click over to the article to get the details. (WBAP News/Talk)
  4. Good news for Arlington dwellers. The city was recently ranked among the safest large cities in the nation. The folks from the personal finance website MoneyGeek used FBI data on violent and property crimes to make the declaration. (NBC5)
  5. What's in store for weekend weather? Check out the Irving weather forecast at the Irving Patch.
  6. More news on the Irving Archives and Museum's latest exhibit is available at The Dallas Morning News (subscription required). The collection explores the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s American South.

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Today in Irving:

  • Are you looking to earn a pat on the back and general feelings of goodness? Why not consider volunteering for the cleanup of Fish Creek in Arlington and Grand Prairie? Non-profit The Mission Continues is hosting the event Saturday morning. Click over to the article to get the details. (8 AM - 1 PM)
  • Beer and Girl Scout Cookies Pairing - Head over to Cedar Creek Brewhouse in Farmers Branch to see what brews go best with Trefoils, Samoas and more. Reservations recommended. (11:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
  • Check out the Irving Arts Center's latest exhibition, "Ancient Hymns: Paintings by Deepa Koshaley." Tour for free Tuesday-Saturday. (Noon to 5:00 PM)
  • Eat cake for a good cause! Nothing Bundt Cakes Irving is hosting an Irving Cares Benefit Day!! Ten percent of all sales today go to the charity. (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Anna in the Tropics - Dupree Theater at Irving Arts Center presents a steamy drama for mature audiences. Tickets start at $22. (7:30 PM)
  • Buffalo Sack w/ Tara - Mama Tried Irving presents your favorite 90's country tunes. (Doors open at 4:00 PM; show starts at 10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Need some more carbs in your life? Take a short drive to Kuluntu Bakery in the Bishop Arts District to try what's been declared some of the Best Bread by Food & Wine magazine. (CultureMap Dallas)
  • Irving Fire Department reminds you to clean your lint trap in your dryer after each use! "2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss." (Facebook)
  • Visit Irving celebrates an anniversary of the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. "So many events, so many memories. Eleven years and going strong!" (Facebook)

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— Ash DeMello


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