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05/31/02 Annual Festival for Pets in the Park is June 8
Pet Pallooza: A Festival for Pets in the Park is 9 a.m. Saturday, June 8 at Arlington’s River Legacy Parks.
05/31/02 District 2 City Council Member to Host June 3 Town Hall Meeting
District 2 City Council Member Sheri Capehart will host a Town Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, June 3 at the Water Utilities South Service Center.
05/24/02 The Summer Reading Club Begins June 1
The Arlington Public Library launches its Read Across Texas 2002 Summer Reading Club on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
05/24/02

Arkansas Lane Rebuild Begins Tuesday, May 28
Motorists Should Expect About Five Months of Construction in the Area

The two westbound lanes of Arkansas Lane will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, May 28 as the rebuild of Arkansas Lane from Collins Street to Browning Drive begins in Arlington.

05/17/02 Tierra Verde Golf Club to Host June 6
Traditions of the Game Golf Tournament

The Tierra Verde Gold Club of Arlington will host the Third Annual Traditions of the Game Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 6.
05/17/02 Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games is June 6-8
Event Includes June 6 Traditions of the Game Golf Tournament

The Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games is June 6-8 at Maverick Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington.
05/17/02 City to Dedicate California Lane Park
New Flo Jones Plaque and Outdoor Classroom to be Unveiled

The City of Arlington will dedicate California Lane Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18.
05/17/02 Memorial Day Closings and Service Schedules in Arlington
The Arlington Municipal Building and many other city offices will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
05/17/02 Council Member Wayne Ogle to Host May 23 Town Hall Meeting
District 3 City Council member Wayne Ogle will host a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23.
05/17/02 Council Member Joe Bruner to Host May 22 Town Hall Meeting
District 1 City Council member Joe Bruner will host a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22.
05/10/02 City Dedicates Newest Southwest Arlington Park on May 11
The City of Arlington will dedicate a 10-acre park site for award-winning landscape architect Gene Schrickel, Jr. at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11. 
05/10/02 District 2 City Council Member to Host May 16 Town Hall Meeting
District 2 City Council Member Sheri Capehart will host a Town Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at Mary Moore Elementary School.
05/10/02 District 2 City Council Member to Host May 16 Town Hall Meeting
District 2 City Council Member Sheri Capehart will host a Town Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at Mary Moore Elementary School.
05/10/02 Council Member Julia Burgen to Host May 15 Town Hall Meeting
District 5 City Council member Julia Burgen will host a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15.
05/10/02 Mayor to Present National Scholarship to Arlington Youth
On behalf of the U.S. Conference of Black Mayors, Arlington Mayor Elzie Odom will present a $1,000 scholarship to 18-year-old Monique Washington.
05/10/02 Application Process for Arts and Cultural Grants Under Way
More Than $100,000 in Funds Available

The City of Arlington is accepting applications for its Arts and Cultural Grants program. The last day to apply is 5 p.m., Friday, May 31.
05/03/02 Five Street Closures at Railroad Crossings to Occur Next Week
Railroad crossings at Davis, Center, Mesquite, Collins and Stadium Drive will be under construction week, forcing the temporary closure of five streets leading through Arlington.
05/01/02 Arlington Public Libraries Waive Non-Resident Fee for A.I.S.D. Students and Faculty
The City of Arlington has waived the $50 library card fee for non-resident students and teachers of the Arlington Independent School District.
05/01/02 Obtaining Arlington City Election Results on Saturday, May 4
The results of the May 4 Arlington City Election will be televised live on CITY 5, the City’s municipal government channel, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

All articles compiled by Cheryel Carpenter for City of Arlington.