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Mayor's office accepting
Good Neighbor nominations

Posted September 2, 2010

Mayor Ronald Jones’ office is accepting nominations for the next Good Neighbor Award. The award is given to residents or property owners that have made significant improvements or upgrades to their property that will provide a positive physical impact to their neighborhood. The award is based on project innovation, potential for replication, mitigation of unsightly conditions, collaboration or partnership, volunteer contributions, and increased property value.

Residents and property owners are encouraged to nominate neighbors for this award. Packets are available at www.garlandtx.gov or City Hall, 200 N. Fifth Street in Garland. Call 972-205-2400 for information. The deadline for nominations is September 30.

Volunteers needed for Healthy Living Expo

Posted August 26, 2010

Volunteers are the backbone of any important undertaking. The same is true for the Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, September 25 at the GISD Special Events Center.

The theme is “Healthy You, Healthy Earth.” The city of Garland, GISD, Baylor Medical Center at Garland, and the Garland Chamber of Commerce will join forces to demonstrate how caring for both ourselves and the earth creates a healthy lifestyle, and has a positive impact on the world around us. The expo will offer exhibitor booths, free services, demonstrations, and entertainment, all focused on helping citizens make positive changes to their daily lives.

Volunteer opportunities are available for adults and older teens. Duties will include exhibitor check in, guest and exhibitor relations, kids’ activities, and other interactive features. Some exhibitors will need volunteer manpower to help accept donations and recycling drop-offs.

Anyone interested in volunteering can download an application at www.GarlandGoesGreen.org or contact Shelley Franklin at 972-205-3285 or sfrankli@garlandtx.gov.

Think green: Win prizes

Posted July 19, 2010

Do you have great green ideas? Your creativity could earn prizes and recognition. In conjunction with the upcoming Healthy Living Expo, the city is sponsoring two contests.

Doing Good for the Environment

The city would like to recognize and reward students who have shown initiative, spirit, intelligence, leadership, and generosity by implementing an extraordinary service project that promotes environmental stewardship. We believe that young people can be an inspiration to others and play a key role in how we protect the environment.

Contest deadline is September 10, 2010. Winners will receive public recognition at the Healthy Living Expo on September 25, 2010.

Prizes: First Place $500 -- Second Place $300 -- Third Place $100

Expo Art Contest

Submit environmental art, including paintings, sculptures and mixed media that portray our impact on the environment. Art must be made of at least 70% reused, recycled, or natural materials such as natural dyes, fibers, or flowers. This contest is for any Garland resident, age 18 or over. Winners will receive a trophy for first, second, and third place.

For information on both contests, visit www.GarlandGoesGreen.org or call 972-205-2180.