The Arlington Public Library is very excited to announce that Mallissa Daniels is the Volunteer of the Month for September 2016!Mallissa began volunteering for the library in 2014 after her youngest went to school. She said she needed something to do. The Arlington Public Library was extremely fortunate enough to…
More than 50 students, faculty and staff from the University of Texas at Arlington helped spread mulch to refresh the trails throughout the O. S. Gray Natural Area on Saturday as part of UTA’s Super Service Saturday. The 20-acre O. S. Gray Natural Area, 2021 W. Abram Street, is located west of UTA…
The Arlington Parks Department has partnered with Mission Continues volunteer, Scottie Gordon. The Mission Continues organization empowers veterans who are adjusting to life after the military to find purpose through community impact. Veterans are deployed on new volunteer missions within the community to inspire future generations. Scottie has been volunteering with…
A resident of Arlington since 1986, Gigi Erwin has a passion for keeping her city clean. Erwin currently serves on the Board for Keep Arlington Beautiful and is proud of the mile long stretch of road that she has committed to keep clean for the next year. She is also known…
The City of Arlington is always extremely appreciative of the many volunteers who help keep the American Dream City moving forward. This year, the City recognized one particular volunteer, J. Robert “Bob” Hester, Jr., for his long-standing efforts to do just that. On Tuesday night, the Arlington City Council presented Hester with a…
Elizabeth Wick works in the Victim Services Unit. Elizabeth is an extremely helpful volunteer and is always willing to assist victims and staff with any need. She works well with the victims and always offers compassion and support in order to help them through their difficult time. Elizabeth recently has taken on…
Our volunteer of the month is Linda Morrison. Linda has been volunteering with Arlington Animal Services since April of 2010. She is an administrative volunteer and helps the front desk staff with filing, computer data entry and answering customer service questions. Linda is a very pleasant volunteer and is always willing to…
The City of Arlington is accepting applications for interested residents who would like to serve on a Board or Commission. Members of boards and commissions assist the Mayor and City Council by making recommendations on general policy matters impacting the city. Most boards and commissions function in advisory capacities and some have final decision-making…
Congratulations to Dale Cardwell as the April Volunteer of the Month! Dale has volunteered with the Arlington Public Library since 2013 at the Southeast Branch. He has donated more than 780 hours as a Book Doctor, Book Wrangler and Program Helper. Dale moved from Cleveland, Ohio, to Texas with his Priscilla in 1983.…
The Friends of the Arlington Public Library Spring Book Sale opened March 30 and runs through Sunday, April 3. More than 60,000 items are available for sale throughout the weekend at Meadowbrook Recreation Center. Transforming the empty gym into a busy book market is a big task, but the Friends are ready. A…
