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NOVEMBER 2002
11/22/02 Arlington Fire Department Launches Winter Coat Drive
On Monday, Nov. 25, the Arlington Fire Department will begin its Winter Coat Drive to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters and Mission Arlington.
11/22/02

Shop Arlington Initiative Promotes Keeping Tax Dollars At Home
A multimedia campaign urging Arlington citizens to do their holiday shopping in Arlington debuts next week as the traditional buying season kicks off.

11/22/02

City to Close Streets Near The Ballpark for Nov. 30
Fireworks to Christmas Concert

Several streets around The Ballpark in Arlington will be closed Saturday, Nov. 30 for a Fireworks to Christmas Music Concert from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. This event is being sponsored by 99.5 FM radio.

11/22/02

Thanksgiving Day Closings and City Service Schedules in Arlington
The Arlington Municipal Building, the Municipal Office Tower and many other City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving.

11/08/02 Arlington Mayor Invites Senior Citizens to Nov. 21 Holiday Luncheon
The Senior Recreation Center on New York Avenue is the meeting place for Mayor Elzie Odom’s upcoming holiday luncheon with Arlington senior citizens.
11/05/02 Martin Luther King Committee Completes Selection Process
Art Work and Essay Contest Winners Announced
Members of the Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration have selected the winners of the "Sharing the Dream" art and essay competitions.
11/01/02 Martin Luther King Planning Committee to Announce Scholarship Winners
Process to Select Winning Art Work Begins at Noon, Monday, Nov. 4

From nearly 300 pieces of art work, members of the Arlington Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will select the best artistic illustration of the sharing of Dr. King’s dream.
11/01/02

Assistant City Attorney is a Specialist in the Field of Local Government Law
City of Arlington Assistant City Attorney Ivan Bland has been designated a Local Government Fellow, becoming one of a select number of individuals in the United States and Canada to be recognized as a specialist in the field of local government law.

11/01/02

Tennis Center Manager Helps to Establish UTA's First Wheel Chair Tennis Scholarships
City of Arlington Tennis Programs Manager Marcia Rodriguez has helped to establish the first wheel chair tennis scholarships at the University of Texas at Arlington.

11/01/02

Public Library Food for Fines Program Helps Those in Need
From November 1-30, the Arlington Public Library System will be collecting non-perishable food items to be donated to the Tarrant County Food Bank and Arlington Charities.

11/01/02

Throughout November, Arlington Public Libraries Collect Books for Underprivileged Children
The Arlington Public Library is accepting gift quality or like new children’s books throughout November.

11/01/02

Arlington Resident Captures the Freedom to Play in Neighborhood Park
Winners of Citywide Photography Contest Announced

11/01/02

National GIS Day is Wednesday, Nov. 20
City of Arlington GIS Users Plan Public Demonstrations

The public is invited to take a closer look at the role of geographic technology.

11/01/02

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is Nov. 3-9
Arlington Open House is Saturday, Nov. 2

November 3-9 is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.

11/01/02

Arlington’s Millbrook Neighborhood to Receive New Street Sign Toppers
After November 4, finding the Millbrook neighborhood in northwest Arlington gets a little easier.

11/01/02

City Council Member to Host Nov. 6 Town Hall Meeting
District 2 City Council Member Sheri Capehart will host a Town Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Water Utilities South Service Center.

All articles compiled by Cheryel Carpenter for City of Arlington.