City of Dallas, TX

04/16/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2021 07:53

District 4 Information and Updates - April 16

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The COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at Fair Park does not require an appointment for people 55 and older. Go to Fair Park Gate 2 or Gate 10 with a photo ID during operating hours.

Residents may also now schedule a same-day or next-day appointment for their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Fair Park through the Dallas County Health and Human Services COVID-19 vaccination scheduler. No invitation from the County or City is required.

For more information on Fair Park vaccine operations, please visit DallasCountyCovid.org.

Good Street Baptist

3110 Bonnie View Road

Dallas, Texas 75216

Monday to Saturday

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pre-test registration: texas.curativeinc.com (encouraged but not required)

No residency or ID requirements, open to all.

Test type: Oral mouth swab test

Inquiries related to test results, please contact:

[email protected] or call 1-833-213-0643.

Here Comes Kindergarten

School Readiness Series

Starting Kindergarten can be scary for parents and children! Dallas Public Library is offering a six-week series of online workshops for children and parents designed to build confidence, school readiness, and social emotional skills. Each week will include a story, songs, interactive activities, and projects for 'homework.' Over the course of the program, all the letters of the alphabet and numbers 1 to 10 will be covered, as well as topics important for kindergarten success including colors, shapes, patterns, compound words, feelings, following directions, hygiene, and more. For children ages 4-6 years old on Fridays at 3 p.m. Register at https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/here-comes-kindergarten. For additional information contact Melissa Dease, Youth Services Administrator at 214-670-7850.

Abounding Prosperity, Inc. Launches Rent Relief Program

City of Dallas partner Abounding Prosperity, Inc. is accepting applications for rental assistance through their Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Applicants can visit the organization's website, www.aboundingprosperityinc.org to learn more and apply. See attached flyers for more information or contact [email protected].