The Kirby Creek Natatorium is offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Training classes for the public. Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn teamwork, rescue, surveillance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED and other skills you need to work as a professional lifeguard.

Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years old and pass certain swimming requirements listed below.
Where: Kirby Creek Natatorium
What to Bring: 1 piece suit, towel, goggles, food/snack & water

Requirements:
1. Must attend all classes and must pass the written tests with an 80% and practical tests 100%.
2. Must be able to swim 300 yards (12 lengths of the pool) freestyle or breaststroke
3. Must be able to tread water for two minutes with your hands out of the water.
4. Must be able to surface dive to 9ft and retrieve a 10lb brick and swim with it on your back to the other side of the pool.

Contact Kirby Creek Natatorium for more details.

February 15, 16, 17, 18
Fri.- 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Sat. – Mon. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Kirby Creek Natatorium is offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Training classes for the public. Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn teamwork, rescue, surveillance skills, First Aid, CPR/AED and other skills you need to work as a professional lifeguard.

Prerequisites: Must be at least 15 years old and pass certain swimming requirements listed below.
Where: Kirby Creek Natatorium
What to Bring: 1 piece suit, towel, goggles, food/snack & water

Requirements:
1. Must attend all classes and must pass the written tests with an 80% and practical tests 100%.
2. Must be able to swim 300 yards (12 lengths of the pool) freestyle or breaststroke
3. Must be able to tread water for two minutes with your hands out of the water.
4. Must be able to surface dive to 9ft and retrieve a 10lb brick and swim with it on your back to the other side of the pool.

Contact Kirby Creek Natatorium for more details.

February 15, 16, 17, 18
Fri.- 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Sat. – Mon. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Come on out and get a sneak peek at some of your 2019 Grand Prairie Farmers Market vendors and more. There will be lots of cool things to enjoy and a number of craft vendors from the GPFM, The Summit and Attiva too! The GPFM opening day is just about a month away, so make plans to come out and get a peek at the upcoming market season! NOTE: In case of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside to the Attiva senior living center’s ballroom! Don’t miss it!!

Hosted by Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department

Saturday March 9
7:30 p.m.
Grand Prairie High School Chambers Auditorium

U.S Navy Band’s official Chorus known as the Sea Chanters will perform a variety of music including traditional choral music, sea chanteys, patriotic fare, opera, Broadway, and contemporary music.

Tickets, which are required, are available for free at the following locations while supplies last:

• Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration, 400 College St., 75050
• The Epic, 2960 Epic Place, 75052
• The Summit, 2975 Esplanade, 75052
• Tony Shotwell Life Center, 2750 Graham St., 75050
• Dalworth Recreation Center, 2012 Spikes St., 75051

Please join us for the 2019 Ruthe Jackson Center Bridal Open House!

WHEN: *Tuesday March 26 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

THEME: Be an Inspired bride

WHAT: Tastings, Trends and Tablescapes by Wedding Experts, Planning and Design Resources, Entertainment Showcase and Elegant Bridal Fashion

Complimentary Admittance. No guests admitted under 16. Reservation IS required. Make your Reservation today…….Call the Ruthe Jackson Center at 972-237-7500
RutheJacksonCenter.com

*This date is updated from previous scheduled date.

The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department is hosting the 8th Annual Main Street Fest. The 3-day event is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, April 26 – 28 on the 200 block of W. Main St. and surrounding areas. The festival, with FREE parking and admission, will celebrate the fun, festive, family atmosphere that is Grand Prairie with live music featuring Texas Country Singer-Songwriters, award winning super groups accompanied by a variety of regional bands. Throughout the event enjoy a variety of Novelty Entertainment, more than 14 Carnival Rides, Arts & Crafts vendors, Business Expo vendors, 3 Entertainment Stages, plenty of Food & Beer Gardens, a KIDZONE and plenty of FUN for all!

Full entertainment line up will be announced soon!

The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department is hosting the 8th Annual Main Street Fest. The 3-day event is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, April 26 – 28 on the 200 block of W. Main St. and surrounding areas. The festival, with FREE parking and admission, will celebrate the fun, festive, family atmosphere that is Grand Prairie with live music featuring Texas Country Singer-Songwriters, award winning super groups accompanied by a variety of regional bands. Throughout the event enjoy a variety of Novelty Entertainment, more than 14 Carnival Rides, Arts & Crafts vendors, Business Expo vendors, 3 Entertainment Stages, plenty of Food & Beer Gardens, a KIDZONE and plenty of FUN for all!

Full entertainment line up will be announced soon!

The City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department is hosting the 8th Annual Main Street Fest. The 3-day event is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, April 26 – 28 on the 200 block of W. Main St. and surrounding areas. The festival, with FREE parking and admission, will celebrate the fun, festive, family atmosphere that is Grand Prairie with live music featuring Texas Country Singer-Songwriters, award winning super groups accompanied by a variety of regional bands. Throughout the event enjoy a variety of Novelty Entertainment, more than 14 Carnival Rides, Arts & Crafts vendors, Business Expo vendors, 3 Entertainment Stages, plenty of Food & Beer Gardens, a KIDZONE and plenty of FUN for all!

Full entertainment line up will be announced soon!