May 10

Low-Cost Pet Sterilization

Arlington Animal Services is partnering with Texas Coalition for Animal Protection to provide low-cost pet sterilization and vaccination services. You may take your pets to Arlington Animal Services, 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd. Call 866-310-7387 to schedule an appointment or for additional information.

May 11

Book Making Classes at AMA

Learn the art of book making during a "Second Saturday" workshop at the Arlington Museum of Art, 201 W. Main Street. Kim Garza is teaching this three-hour class, where adult students can create works of art to share with family and friends. There are two classes for you to choose from: 9am -noon and 1pm - 4pm. Classes are $20 each.

Backyard Composting Classes

Join City of Arlington Master Composter volunteers in the River Legacy Science Center' s parking lot area, as they demonstrate proper pile building. See a live worm compost bin and receive a free book. No need to register, just show up. Dress for the weather. For more information, call 817.459.6778 or visit www.arlingtontx.gov.

Get Out to Vote

Registered Arlington voters will head to the polls on Saturday, May 11. The polls open at 7amand close at7pm. Sample ballots and polling locations are available at www.Arlingtontx.gov/election. Voters are electing a Mayor and City Council representatives for Single-Member Districts 3, 4 and 5 and At-Large District 8. Voters are also electing representatives for the Arlington Independent School District Board of Trustees.

May 11-12

Opening Weekend at Hurricane Harbor

Celebrate Hurricane Harbor' s latest and greatest water adventure Mega Wedgie-an entertaining water slide sure to give guests a thrill! Standing four stories high and 83 feet wide-it sends guests flying down the sides of its wings at speeds of up to 23 miles per hour! There' s no better way to beat the Texas heat than at the park that is bigger, better and wetter than ever! Call 817-640-8900 for operating schedule and park hours. Tickets start $24.99.