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May 2003
  
05/23/03 EMS Week in Arlington Continues
American Medical Response Awards Ceremony is Today at Noon
At noon Friday, May, 23, American Medical Response will host an awards ceremony honoring members of the Arlington Fire Department, paramedics, emergency medical technician-intermediates and dispatchers.
05/23/03 Sixth Annual PetPallooza
05/23/03 German Woman’s Hand-Stitched Tablecloth Finds New Purpose
Susi Eshchenbach never imagined her hand-stitched cloth made of old sugar and flour sacks would ever be anything more than a table covering.
05/16/03 May 18 – 24 is Emergency Medical Services Week
AED and CPR Demonstrations Planned at the Parks at Arlington Mall
The Arlington Fire Department, along with American Medical Response and The Parks at Arlington Mall, will host mock AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) demonstrations on Monday, May 19, near the Ice Rink on the lower level of the Parks at Arlington Mall.
05/16/03 Pavement Work on Brown Boulevard Extended Through May 23
Brown Boulevard from Ballpark Way to Cross Timbers Trail in north Arlington has been reduced to two lanes. 
05/16/03 New Web Site Inspires Golfers to Play the Game
If Annika Sorenstam and Tiger Woods have not inspired golfers to hit the links, a visit to www.arlingtongolf.com could.
05/16/03 Memorial Day Closings and Service Schedules in Arlington
The Arlington Municipal Building, Municipal Office Tower and many other city offices will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.
05/14/03 Deputy City Manager Announces Retirement
05/09/03 Community Workshop is Monday, May 12 to Discuss Arlington’s Future
At 6 p.m. Monday, May 12, Arlington residents will have an opportunity to identify and discuss the components of an ideal balanced community.
05/08/03 Arlington is Reminded
When Severe Weather Strikes … Take Indoor Shelter Immediately
When bad weather approaches, the public should immediately seek shelter indoors.
05/08/03 Project S.A.F.E. is a Month of Education and Information for the Family
Activities Continue in the South Cooper Street Special District
With a commitment to excellence through community based policing, Project S.A.F.E. (South Arlington Family Education) is the Arlington Police Department’s newest safety information program.
05/06/03 Planning and Development Services Director Resigns To Take Position in Dallas
The City of Arlington’s Planning and Development Services Director Theresa O’Donnell submitted her resignation today to accept the position of director of development services with the City of Dallas.
05/06/03 Pavement Work on Brown Blvd. Prompts Lane Closures
Brown Boulevard from Ballpark Way to Cross Timbers Trail in north Arlington has been reduced to two lanes. The lane closures are expected to last about 10 days.
05/06/03 "One Book, One Arlington" Program Unites Readers
Arlington residents are reading the same book with plans to discuss it in organized groups as part of a citywide reading initiative being coordinated by the Arlington Public Library.
05/06/03 At The Library in May
The 80th Birthday Celebration Continues at the Arlington Public Library
05/06/03 City Launches Public Education Campaign about Mosquito Control
Residents Can Avoid Disease by Controlling Mosquitoes

Despite the low amounts of rainfall so far this month, areas of high mosquito activity have already been identified.
05/02/03

National Historic Preservation Week is May 5-12
Arlington has a rich heritage. Through its preservation efforts, Arlington has a National Register District, three National Register sites and structures and 35 Texas Historical Markers.

05/02/03 Arlington’s First Catfish Roundup is Saturday, May 3
Arlington will sponsor its first Catfish Roundup at noon Saturday, May 3, at the Cliff Nelson Recreation Center. The center is located at 4600 W. Bardin Road.
05/02/03 Mother’s Day Brunch is Saturday, May 3
The Second Annual Mother’s Day Brunch includes a fashion show and dance. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Elzie Odom Recreation Center at 1601 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd.