THE BEACON, MARCH 2008

YOUR PRESENCE REQUESTED, MEETING TONIGHT

The City of Irving recently acquired a 5.4 acre tract of land located at the southeast corner of Northgate and Rochelle as a neighborhood park. The City is going to partner with The Las Colinas Association on the future development and maintainence of the park. The Las Colinas Association has committed to funding the first phase of development during 2008. The City is beginning the process of developing a master plan for the park to include all phases of development.

The Phase I plans tentatively include a concrete walking trail, barrier safety fencing around parts of the park, landscaping and turf irrigation. You are invited to attend a community meeting to share thoughts and ideas that will help shape this new park development. A potential list of neighborhood park amenities for the master plan include playground, swings, picnic shelter facilities, concrete walking trail, drinking fountains, shade structures, shade and ornamental trees, ornamental plants, turf landscaping with irrigation, benches, area and security lighting.

The community meeting will be held at the Irving Civic Center Complex, first floor conference room, located at 825 W. Irving Blvd. Time is Tuesday, March 4, 2008, beginning at 7 p.m. The master planning for the park is expected to be completed in June and Phase I development is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2008.

2007 INCOME TAX PREPARATION

This event is scheduled Monday and Thursday, 8 am through noon, February 4, 2008 through April 14, 2008. AARP tax aide counselors will be available at Heritage Senior Center in Room C to prepare 2007 income tax forms. An intake and interview form must be completed by the taxpayer before meeting with a counselor. These forms may be picked up in advance at the front desk at Heritage Sr. Center and completed at home. You will need to bring the following items with you to ensure an accurate return...

                         1. AARP Tax Aid intake and interview form, available at front desk

                         2. Last year's tax return

                         3. Valid picture ID

                         4. Copies of your W-2s, 1099 forms, proof of any income received by you or your spouse

                         5. Social security cards or ITTN cards or social security letters received by you, your spouse or any dependents

                         6. If you itemize, please have your information organized by categories

There is no charge for this service.

UNIVERSITY HILLS DIRECTORY

The data collection phase for the 2008 University Hills residential directory is ending. The directory is expected to be printed and in the hands of residents by the end of March.

YARD OF THE MONTH

The Yard of the Month for March 2008 is 3821 Acapulco Court. Photos of yard of the month may be viewed by going to http://universityhills.net  . Click on HOME PAGE. Then click on 2008 March: 3821 Acapulco Court.

EXHIBIT ON HISTORY OF IRVING

The City of Irving cordially invites you and a guest to a reception for WELCOME TO IRVING: AN EXHIBIT ON THE HISTORY OF IRVING. The reception is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2008, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture, 100 S. Houston Street, Dallas, Texas. RSVP by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 14 by email to jbodnar@cityofirvIng.org or by phone to 972 721 3502.

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