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Mesquite Community Notes
From Staff report
City calendar
Thursday Feb. 14
7 p.m.: Parks and Recreation Tree Board, Advisory Board meeting
600 Gross Road - Westlake House
Monday, Feb. 18
Noon: City Council meeting
757 N. Galloway, Council Chambers
Thursday, Feb. 21
7 p.m.: Friends of the Mesquite Public Library meeting
Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive
Tax assistance available at library
AARP is providing free tax assistance for all citizens on a first-come, first-served basis, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays only at the Mesquite Public Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive.
Volunteers to assist will continue to be available on Mondays only on Feb. 18 and 25, March on 4, 11, 18 and 25, and April 1, 8 and 15.
Interested individuals should bring a social security card or other documentation for taxpayer and dependents, a copy of last year's return and required paperwork (W-2 forms, 1099 forms, etc.).
Couponing secrets revealed
On Saturday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m., join financial lifestyle blogger Tamona Valentine as she takes us on a fun couponing journey. Learn when, where, and how to use coupons to get the best deals in the DFW area. Tamona will share tips on the proper way to coupon and where to find daily essentials for free.
Learn tips such as coupon organization, coupon policies, sales cycles, benefits of doubling and tripling, strategic couponing and the truth about printable coupons. To save on your next grocery shopping trip and get the most out of your local drug store, don't miss this FREE coupon class.
The Mesquite Main Library is at 300 W. Grubb Drive, Mesquite. For information, call 972-216-6220.
Grief expert to speak at VNA luncheon
Grief expert Fred Theobald will be the featured speaker at the Feb. 28 bereavement luncheon hosted by the Visiting Nurse Association.
Theobald will speak on "The Four Tasks of Mourning."
The luncheon is from noon to 1 p.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave. in Dallas. There is no cost to attend the luncheon, but reservations are requested and can be made through Feb. 26 by calling 214-689-2633.
VNA's bereavement luncheons offer supportive company from friendly and understanding people to individuals who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
A night of family fun coming to library
Come enjoy a lively production featuring songs and dances when Boitumelo Music and Dance brings its Caribbean Islands Show to the Mesquite Main Library on Thursday, Feb. 28.
Boitumelo Music and Dance is an acoustic duet consisting of Rochelle Rabouin & Stewart Shelton. "Boitumelo" means "happiness" in the South African language of Tswana.
All ages are welcome. The show begins at 7 p.m. at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive. For information, call 972-216-6220.
Take a minute
The Mesquite Minute program is now available at www.cityofmesquite.com/minute. Previous episodes can be enjoyed at www.youtube.com/cityofmesquitetexas. The program is also available on local cable channels Time Warner Cable 16 and AT&T U-verse 99.
The Mesquite Minute is a news show produced by the city of Mesquite about its services, programs and events.
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