RESIDENTS REMINDED OF DISABILITY PARKING REGULATIONS The Irving Police Department wants to remind motorists of parking regulations regarding marked disability parking spaces. Violations can result in fines of up to $515. It is illegal to park vehicles: u In
a disability parking space without displaying the appropriate plate or placard, even if a driver or passenger of the vehicle has a disability. u In a disability parking space while displaying an expired plate or placard, even if a driver or passenger of the vehicle has a disability. u In a disability parking space when neither the driver nor any passenger has a disability, even if the vehicle displays the appropriate plate or placard. For more information, call the Irving Police Department at (972) 721-2518. n
Keep Irving Beautiful volunteers at cleanup event
Volunteers Needed for Texas Trash-Off at Trinity View Park Join Good Samaritans all across the state in making Texas the cleanest and most beautiful state in the country as part of the Great American Cleanup — the nation’s largest community improvement program. Keep Irving Beautiful invites all residents, businesses and civic groups to make a clear and clean difference in the community by participating in the 2014 Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off from 9 a.m. to noon April 5 at Trinity View Park, 2298 East Sixth St. The annual trash-off is Texas’ signature event for the Great American Cleanup. “We’re looking for as many volunteers as possible to meet us at Trinity View Park next month for the Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off,” said Keep Irving Beautiful Coordinator Rick Hose. “Cleanup events are fun and rewarding experiences for individuals and groups, and the result of our collective efforts will be a cleaner, greener Irving.” Part of a national movement, Keep Irving Beautiful is one of more than 1,200 organizations that will engage millions of volunteers in improving their communities through litter-abatement events and activities on or around April 5. Here in Irving, volunteers will focus
on Trinity View Park, part of Campión Trail, which borders the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Removing litter from Trinity View Park is critical because the adjacent waterway, which supports the water needs of 9 million people, equates to about 40 percent of all Texans. “Millions of Texans depend on the Trinity River for their water needs, and they are counting on us to keep its surrounding areas clean and free from litter for our needs as well as the needs of future generations,” Hose added. Volunteers will be provided with gloves, litter grabbers, as well as bags for trash and recycling. In addition, volunteers will be treated to a free lunch after the event. For individual or group registration, visit rockthegreen.org and locate the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off/Great American Cleanup” link. All ages are welcome. For more information, email info@rockthegreen.org or call (972) 721-2175. n
Think Green … Be Green The Office of Environmental Stewardship is reminding the community to keep Irving green this spring. Register for the following free eco-friendly classes or activities at cityofirving.org or call (972) 721-2355. Eco-Film Feature “Wings of Life” (Rated G) Released as part of Walt Disney Studios’ DisneyNature banner, filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg’s documentary, “Wings of Life” employs macrophotography to show moviegoers a world they’ve likely never experienced. Meryl Streep narrates as the secret lives of bats, butterflies, hummingbirds and bumblebees come to life. Tuesday, March 6 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road
Discussion: Bats in the City Bats, the only true flying mammal, are fascinating animals. Come and learn more about the nearly 1,000 species of bats in the world. Participants will learn about the benefits of bats and how they play an important role in keeping ecosystems healthy and in balance. The purpose of this class is to combat those batty myths and find out how useful these animals really are. Thursday, March 20 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. West Irving Library, 4444 W. Rochelle Road
Texas Stream Team Activity Learn about the natural quality of Irving’s creeks, ponds, streams and the Trinity River. Participants will watch a Texas Stream Team program representative conduct basic water quality testing and data gathering at the water’s edge. For more information, call (972) 721-2772.
Smart Springtime Water Usage Participants will learn about the basic concepts of indoor water conservation. Students also will learn about basic drip irrigation design and installation, choosing the right components, watering techniques and system maintenance for landscaping.
Saturday, March 15 Location provided upon registration.
Saturday, March 22 | 9 a.m. to noon Valley View Municipal Complex, 333 Valley View Lane
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