WCIA's Weekly Updates: October 21 to 31

Dallas Community Resources Hub-

The Community Resources Welcoming Hub exists to connect Dallas residents with free and low-cost resources to enhance the quality of life for all in Dallas. Services include: food, housing, transportation, healthcare, jobs, education, financial and legal assistance, and more. Search resources in over 100 languages for FREE HERE.

District 8 Senior Conversation- 10:00am to 12:00pm Tuesday Oct. 22

Meet your City Council Member and Senior Affairs Commissioner to discuss the needs of older adults in our community. Share your thoughts and learn more about the services provided to Senior residents by the Office of Community Care Senior Services Program. Join the conversation. For more information click HERE and see BILINGUAL FLYER.

District 12 Senior Conversation- 10am Monday Oct. 28

Meet your City Council Member and Senior Affairs Commissioner to discuss the needs of older adults in our community. Share your thoughts and learn more about the services provided to Senior residents by the Office of Community Care Senior Services Program. Join the conversation. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.

National Immigrants Day- Monday Oct. 28

The United States of America is known as the world's melting pot, and every year on October 28 National Immigrants Day gives us a reason to reflect on just how unique that distinction is among the world's 195 sovereign nations. As Americans, we are proud of our long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world and value their contributions that add zest to our nation's blend of cultures, customs, and traditions. For more information click HERE.

State Fair of Texas Resource Guide-

As a long-standing Dallas Institution, the State Fair of Texas has a unique appreciation for the local support that makes such a big event possible each year. Our impact focuses on three areas that compliment our mission: social, human, and financial capital. For the Resource Guide click HERE.

Language Access- UbiDuo

The Office of Equity and Inclusion is excited to introduce the UbiDuo, a powerful communication device that helps bridge the gap between individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech impairments and City staff. This tool plays a vital role in increasing language access and ensuring every resident's voice is heard. For more information on accessing one of these devices, contact the Human Rights Division at 214-670-7311. To see infomercial click HERE.

Grown Folks Jazz Night- 7:00 to 10:00pm Friday Oct. 18

Dallas Airport System will host an intimate evening of soulful music, delicious food, and good vibes under the stars at the Commemorative Air Force Headquarters located at Dallas Executive Airport. The system's second installment of its new community event series is open to the public, but attendees must be 21+. For more information click HERE and see FLYER.

A Day of Remembrance- 10:00am to 12:30pm Saturday Oct. 19

The Dallas Police Department and partners are hosting this "Day of Remembrance" in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Attend this community event to raise awareness, support survivors, and strive for a future free from violence. See FLYER for more information.

Bark in the Park- 11:00am to 1:00pm Saturday Oct. 19

October is ​Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join us for domestic violence awareness in our community. There will be special guest speakers, food trucks and pet adoptions in a family-friendly environment. For more information click HERE.

Sukkot Dinner- 6:30 to 8:30pm Monday Oct. 21

Part of the robust fall Jewish holiday season, Sukkot is a celebration of the harvest. During the 8-day holiday, it is the tradition to welcome guests to receive hospitality in a Sukkah, a temporary shelter that many Jews live in over the course of the festival. Join members of the Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council to learn more about and participate in a celebration of Sukkot. For more information click HERE.

Heart House Trunk or Treat Spooktacular- 6:30 to 8:00pm Friday Oct. 25

Heart House invites you to their community Trunk or Treat Spooktacular event. For more information see FLYER. If your interested in volunteering click HERE.

Water Marbling (Ebru) Workshop- Begins Oct. 25

Join Dallas Dialogue Institute for an immersive experience in the enchanting world of Ebru, the traditional Turkish art of water marbling! Guided by a Certified Water Marbling instructor, you'll learn to craft unique patterns on water and transfer them onto paper using specialized techniques and tools. For more information click HERE.

Dia de los Muertos Fest: District 10- Saturday Oct. 26 10:00am to 1:00pm

A day to gather, remember, and celebrate our loved ones who went before us. This is a free event with entertainment for all ages, lawn games, arts and crafts, food, and special presentations by the Lake Highlands's Folklorico dance. This is a free event with entertainment for all ages, lawn games, arts and crafts, food, and special presentations by the Lake Highlands's Folklorico dance group and Cara Mia Theater. For more information click HERE.

Enhanced Library Card-

The Enhanced Library Card (ELC) is a library card that contains a person's full name, home address, date of birth, and picture. In addition to all the benefits of a regular library card, it can serve as a method for verifying identity, particularly for individuals that face barriers getting a state or federal ID. You will need to consult with the organizations/entities with which you would like to use the Enhanced Library Card as part of establishing your identity to determine if/how the Enhanced Library Card can be used for this purpose. For more information on how to get one click HERE, and see BILINGUAL FLYERS.

Art Walk West- 11:00am to 5:00pm Saturday Oct. 19

Art Walk West is an annual celebration of the creative movement in West Dallas. Presented by the West Dallas Chamber of Commerce and hosted by the Tin District neighborhood, the event aspires to create community connections through the arts while uplifting a diverse range of art spaces and artists. For more information click HERE.

Party for the Recently Deceased- 7:00 to 10:00pm Saturday Oct. 19

Congratulations! You're dead! Welcome to the first day of the rest of your afterlife at this Party for the Recently Deceased: A Beetlejuice-Themed Soirée with a night filled with screams, dreams, and information on navigating your afterlife. For more information click HERE.

30^th Water-Wise Landscape Tour- 9:00am to 1:00pm Saturday Oct 19

You are invited to this free event to celebrate 30 years of Water-Wise landscapes and water-savings for Dallas. The festivities begin at the White Rock Pump Station. The winning landscapes will have been selected and be ready to take an informative your self-guided tour. For more information click HERE.

Freedom to Read- 11:00am to 2:00pm Saturday Oct 19

Oct. 19 is a Freedom to Read Community Day of Action, in partnership with Unite Against Banned Books, in collaboration with libraries and advocates nationwide. Celebrate your freedom to read by learning about the right to read and literacy education in Dallas. Reading is fundamental to democracy and early literacy is essential to lifelong success, which is why having the right to read is so important. For more information click HERE.

ArtsActivate- Deadline 11:59pm Monday Oct. 21

If the Dallas Cultural Plan 2018 taught us anything, it was to engage the communities, neighborhoods, and residents of Dallas through meaningful artistic and cultural experiences. It taught us to look at our city and see where gaps and inequities of cultural access and experience exist. To continue to activate and encourage the intentional creative, artistic, and cultural impact on the residents of Dallas, ArtsActivate calls for arts and cultural projects by our Dallas arts and culture non-profit organizations, social service organizations, individual artists, and artist collectives to engage with communities, old and new, to provide a more equitable, diverse, and supportive arts ecosystem for the City of Dallas. For more information click HERE and see BILINGUAL FLYERS.

6 Feet Under Texas with Tui Snider- 6:00 to 7:00pm Tuesday Oct 22

Cemeteries become open-air museums when Tui Snider takes you on a playful-but-informative tour of historic Texas burial grounds. In her photo-filled presentation, Tui shares forgotten North Texas history. For more information click HERE.

Gravestone Symbols and Burial Societies- 2:00 to 3:00pm Wednesday Oct 23

There's more to our ancestors and relatives' final resting places than just the words on the headstone. Headstone symbols, cemetery location, and the section of the cemetery can all tell us more about the life of an ancestor or relative. For more information click HERE.

3^rd Annual Halloween Extravaganza Event- 10:00am to 1:00pm Saturday Oct 26

Celebrate Halloween with the Dallas Police Department and the AT&T Performing Arts Center at this 3rd annual Halloween Family Extravaganza where we'll have a scavenger hunt, games, and costume contests with the chance to win goodies and tickets! Along with the special activities, we'll also have family weekend favorites, such as the petting zoo, caricaturist, and face painters. It's going to be a fa-BOO-lous event! For more information click HERE.

Fresh Food and Produce Drive- 10:00am to 12:00pm Saturday Oct. 26

Hosted by Goldmark Cultural Center and Oak Cliff Veggie Project bringing fresh produce to North Dallas! Produce is bagged and ready for you to pick up! Tell all your family, friends, neighbors! For more information see FLYER.

Osaka, Japan World Expo Opportunity-

Here's another amazing opportunity to go to the Osaka World Expo next year. The U.S. Department of State is looking for Americans (individuals and groups) who have expertise in: Music, Dance, Visual Art (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture), Crafts, Literature (poetry, fiction, creative writing, screenwriting, spoken word, etc.), Media Arts (film, video, radio, podcasting), Theatre, Sports, Culinary. For more information click HERE.

FIFA World Cup 26 Poster Contest-

The pinnacle event of the most popular sport in the world is taking place on the biggest stage ever with nine matches coming to the DFW region for the FIFA World Cup 26™. For FIFA World Cup 26™, each Host City has the opportunity to express its uniqueness with a blend of football through the creation of its own Host City poster. For more information click HERE.

Coat Drive 2024-Nov. 18 to Dec. 3

The City of Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS), in partnership with the Dallas Public Library, is collecting new or clean gently used adult-sized winter coats. Collection boxes can be found at these locations during normal business hours. If you or your organization want to organize a coat drive, contact the OHS Friends Group Team at [email protected]. Thank you for helping keep our neighbors warm this winter. For more information click HERE.

Adult Learning-

Dallas Public Library offers adult learning programs. The Fall schedule is ready. See GED classes, English citizenship classes. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYERS.

Urban Design Peer Review Panel- 8:30am to 12:00pm Friday Oct. 25

​The Panel is comprised of local Design, Planning and Engineering professionals. The UDPRP provides urban design advice to City staff, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Boards, City Plan Commission (CPC) and City Council as applicable for projects. UDPRP meets monthly on the unless there are no projects to be discussed. For more information click HERE.

Matilda Bridge Tree Planting Celebration- 9:00am to 1:00pm Saturday Oct. 26

Free event! Rain or shine! Come be part of an exciting day dedicated to improving our local ecosystem! There will be live music created by the sounds of trees, food trucks, family-friendly activities including Blackland Prairie seed dispersal. Hosted by the University Crossing PID in collaboration with Dallas Water Utilities. For more information and to register click HERE.

I Don't Dream About the Future- October 15 to Nov. 15

Dallas Oak Cliff Cultural Center unveils "I Don't Dream About the Future" by artist MOM. MOM crafts contemplative spaces that delve into themes of temporality and the overlap of past, present, and future, broaching the concept of time in new, thought-provoking ways, as per the City of Dallas. For more information click HERE and see FLYER.

The Untold Story of Mexican-American Veterans- all day Sep. 28 to Nov. 30

An exhibit in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and Veterans Day. Mexican-Americans have served in the Military throughout history, but their stories have often been hidden or forgotten by textbooks and media depictions of veterans. For more information click HERE.

Renter to Homeowner- 4 part series: Oct. 4, 10, 25 and Nov. 8

This series is for anyone who wants to become a homeowner. The series includes: goal setting, homeownership 101, credit 101 counseling, and opportunities for discussion. For more information see BILINGUAL FLYER.

Veterans Job Fair- 7:30am to 12:00pm Wednesday Nov. 13

U&I Spread the Light is hosting this Veterans Job Fair which includes the following free services: breakfast and lunch, resume writing assistance, wrap around services for vets and more. For more information see FLYERS.

One Future, Many Paths- 10:00am to 1:00pm Saturday Nov. 16

ImmSchools is hosting this "College and Career Readiness For All" event. You will be able to explore careers, navigate college applications, understand financial aid packages, and more. For more information see FLYER.

The Office of Equity & Inclusion

Our mission is to advance equity, inclusion, and social justice so all Dallasites can thrive. The office relies on the use of disaggregated data, community outreach, and resident voices to support the City of Dallas in understanding and addressing disparities to improve outcomes for all residents. Below are the four divisions of the Office of Equity & Inclusion. Click on them to learn more.

1) Welcoming Communities & Immigrant Affairs-

Promotes the economic, civic, and social engagement of immigrants and refugees residingin Dallas.

2) Fair Housing-

Further fair housing through community outreach and addressing systemicbarriers to fair resource distribution, access to services, and opportunities. It also properly investigateshousing discrimination complaints.

3) Equity-

Reduces disparities and increases opportunities for all residents by providing the necessary resources and services to thrivein each person's own unique identities, circumstances, and histories.

4) Human Rights-

Promotes social justice and ensures equitableaccess to services among Dallas' diverse communities.

City of Dallas Calendar & Events

Did you know that the City of Dallas has a public calendar with updated events? For a complete listing of the City's calendar and events click HERE. Save it in your favorites for easy access!

City of Dallas Communications Network-

The City of Dallas Communications, Outreach and Marketing (COM) Department enhances transparency and educates residents about City news, events, and services. See FLYER for more information.

Dallas 311: Service Request

Dallas 311 allows City of Dallas residents and visitors to request City services. Submit and track your service request on the website or by downloading the Dallas 311 mobile app. Create a free login account and view detailed service request updates online or via the mobile app.

Dallas Police Department

The Police Department is dedicated to serving the people of Dallas and strives to reduce crime and provide a safe city. The hotline: 877-373-8477.

Water Utilities

Customers with questions regarding their account may contact DWU Customer Service at 214-651-1441 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For questions regarding DallasGo, customers may read FAQs at Dallas.gov/DallasGo or email their inquiries to [email protected]. Check the website for more information.

Sanitation Services

The Department of Sanitation Services is all about Keeping Our Dallas Neighborhoods Clean and Clutter Free. Check the website for more information.

Animal Services

Our vision is to lead the nation in compassionate care of animals while finding positive outcomes for all placeable pets through innovative shelter operations and community engagement. Check the website for more information.

Employment Opportunities

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community. Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career. Check the website for more information.

Planning & Development

This site is for all your zoning, permits, inspections and more.

Code Compliance

The City of Dallas Code Compliance Department consists of three divisions: Neighborhood Code, Nuisance Abatement, and Consumer Health. Code Compliance ensures city codes, and ordinances are maintained, so Dallas continues to be a clean and safe city. Code Compliance does this by working with neighborhoods by providing education and building partnerships with non-profits, neighborhood associations, and other City of Dallas departments.

Dallas Public Library

Limitless possibilities start with Dallas Public Library. Our mission is to strengthen communities and build equity by connecting people, inspiring curiosity and advancing lives.

Office of Arts & Culture

The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) fosters support, partnerships, and opportunities for Dallas residents, visitors, artists, and arts and cultural organizations.

Office of Community Care

The Office of Community Care (OCC) provides direction and oversight of the City's social, human, and supportive services to help create equity for seniors, children, and other city of Dallas residents to improve their quality and standard of living.

Office of Homeless Solutions

The Office of Homeless Solutions was designed to be the change agents in the homeless community. With the help of partnering organizations and community members like you, we offer strategic initiatives and street outreach to overcome homelessness throughout the city by implementing initiatives with consistency, transparency, and accountability. Our innovative solutions ensure our homeless neighbors receive food, shelter, housing, help to overcome barriers, and opportunities for a better life. We seek to provide public and private partners with the tools, resources, and opportunities to join the cause and help unsheltered individuals in our community.

Boards & Commissions

The Mayor and City Council are​ very interested in you serving as a member of a City of Dallas Board or Commission. As an interested resident and community leader, you can provide invaluable service to the City of Dallas through your membership​​ and participation. Board and Commission members volunteer many hours annually sharing their time and expertise and enjoy learning more about the City through their membership.