Zumba at the Cinco de Mayo Festival
The latest City of Irving Operations Update lists several recent events in Irving that highlight the city?s commitment to offer cultural, recreational and educational environments for its residents. Here?s a recap:
?Books Matter @ Your Library ? In observance of Dia de los Ninos/Libros, more than 200 people joined East Branch staff for the ?Books Matter @ Your Library? kick-off celebration. ?Books Matter @ Your Library? events will be held at East Branch Library on Tuesdays and select Wednesdays throughout the summer. Call 972-721-3722.
?Cinco de Mayo Celebrations ? West Irving Library hosted a Cinco de Mayo program for 101 attendees featuring music, magic, dancing and puppets. Nimitz High School?s Ballet Folkl?rico performed traditional Mexican dances at the Central Library?s Many Voices program for 60 audience members. The Cinco de Mayo Festival at Senter Park Recreation Center hosted more than 3,000 spectators in a celebration of Hispanic culture. Visitors were able to browse through cultural material, educational information, and arts and crafts from more than 70 vendors. Also, 10 local Zumba instructors promoted the importance of health and wellness by offering a ?Zumba-thon,? a three-hour showcase of the popular fitness craze.
?New Database ? Irving Public Library launched TumbleBooks, a new eBook service for children. TumbleBooks is an online collection of animated, talking picture books that teach children the joy of reading in a fun, interactive environment from their home computer or at the library. TumbleBooks is available through the library?s website and accessible with a valid Irving Public Library card.
?Irving Marathon ? An estimated 1,580 runners from five countries participated in and another 2,500 spectators watched the Irving Marathon that wound through the Campi?n Trail system. Event organizers donated $7,600 to Our Children?s House at Baylor Hospital-Irving.
?Pooch Fest ? Heritage Senior Center brought its annual dog contest and pooch-friendly event back to downtown Irving. There were approximately 50 canines, along with 250 human spectators, participating. The Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs, the Dog Training Club of Dallas and the Dallas Dog Disc Club also attended.
?And a Bike Fest at Lively Pointe Youth Center and Skate Park drew about 500 people who learned lots about bicycling. The event featured a Kids Safety Rodeo, pedal-powered smoothies sponsored by Bike DFW and a new feature ? hourly BMX stunt shows by Big Time Actionsports. The Texas Medical Association, with the support of Bike DFW and local residents, donated approximately 100 bicycle helmets. In addition, about 25 individuals participated in a 30-mile group ride.
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