Howl-O-Ween Canine Carnival

Please join us in making the 2018 Howl-o-Ween Canine Carnival our best yet! Our event will be held on Saturday, October 20 from 2-4 p.m. at the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center. Our event will be a collaboration between Longview Dog Park and Longv...

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Thank you for your generosity and willingness to donate to the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center. You can make a monetary donation or you can also bring in pet supplies. You can make a monetary donation for our Fund for the Animals or please see be...

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Arts!Longview to host Cultural Arts District town meeting

Longview’s many arts and cultural organizations are partnering together in hopes of creating a designated Cultural Arts District and are seeking input from the community on the topic. ARTS!Longview and the Cultural Arts District Task Force invite interest...

Longview Green and Clean is Nov. 10

The City of Longview and Keep Longview Beautiful will host Longview Green and Clean at 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Lear Park softball parking lot, 100 H.G. Mosley Pkwy. Mike Wigington, City of Longview Recycling Coordinator, says, ...

Partners in Prevention Offers Continuing Education Units at Hope Talks Conference

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention has announced that continuing education units for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Social Workers (LSW) will be offered at the Hope Talks conference on October 23, 2018. Partners in Prevention ...

Bond election features public safety, streets, and parks

City of Longview voters will consider three separate propositions related to public safety facilities, streets and infrastructure, and parks as part of a bond election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voting will be held in conjunction with the general Novem...

National Night Out is Oct. 2

On Tuesday, Oct. 2, neighborhoods throughout Longview are being invited to plan neighborhood parties for the “35th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.

The City of Longview, the Longview Police Department, P...

Partners in Prevention is Bringing Mindfulness to Longview

On October 23, 2018, Longview Partners in Prevention will be introducing Longview to mindfulness through our inaugural conference, Hope Talks. Hope Talks is designed for educators, social workers, counselors, nonprofit representatives, youth development l...

Fire Department Assisting Hurricane Michael Response

Two Longview Fire Department members have been deployed to assist with weather related emergencies across the nation. Fire Captain Tommy Daniels was deployed on October 9, 2018 with the Texas Task Force 1 to Florida in preparation of Hurricane Michael mak...

Residential Structure Fires

On September 1, 2018 at approximately 1:56 p.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 109 Melba Street. When fire units arrived they found fire in the kitchen. The resident was pre-heating a pan of cooking oil and it caugh...

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Adult Crafts: Crackle Wine Bottles

Come celebrate the arrival of Fall with us at our next Adult Crafts event on November 3rd from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM! We will be creating crackle wine bottles. Space is limited, and registration is required. Ages 18+ only. Please call (903) 237-1350 for more...

Haunted Library 2018

What is the Haunted Library?

For two nights each year, the Library gets transformed into the Haunted Library - a terrifying haunted house! The next event will be on October 19th - 20th from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM each night. Come experience the scares of one of...

Storytelling on the Plaza

On October 25th at 6:30 PM, join us outside on the Eastman Plaza as local citizen and long-time Library patron, Mr. Matt, tells dramatic stories featuring dynamic characters like the tricky spider Anansi! Please bring a blanket or a chair on which to sit....

Nutrition Classes

Join us for special nutrition classes for adults taught by Cory Alvarado! There will be a class on October 29th, November 5th, November 12th, and November 19th, each from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM! Each class features a different topic. Ages 18+...

Story Time w/ Santa Flavious & Friends

Join Santa Flavious, Joshua the Elf, & Twinkle the Elf for a fun Christmas Story Time! Your kids will love this special interactive occasion - and don’t forget to get your “Elfie” with Santa and friends! We’ll see you on November 29th from 6:30 PM - 7...

Pics With Santa

Come meet Santa Claus on Saturday, December 1st from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and receive one free 4x6 photo print per family! More info: (903) 237-1345.

Scholastic Book Fair

Our annual Scholastic Book Fair will take place November 26th - December 2nd! Fair begins when we open and closes 30 minutes before we close each day. For more info, please call (903) 237-1345!

Music and Movement

We're pleased to announce a new weekly program for kids beginning in September: Music and Movement! Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers join us for early exposure to music. We we will have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting wit...

Dale Carnegie Course - October 16

Core Insights will continue a Dale Carnegie Course at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex, with the fifth session taking place Tuesday, October 16, 2018. The courses will take place for nine consecutive Tuesdays, starting September 11, 2018, skippi...

Mobberly Rummage Sale - October 19-20

Mobberly Baptist Church will hold their annual Rummage Sale at the Longview Exhibit Building, October 19-20, 2018. Public sale hours are 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, and 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $1.00 on Friday and free on Satur...

Gold Rush 2018 - October 20

The CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Guild will hold the 35th Annual Gold Rush at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Saturday, October 20, 2018, 6:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.  The theme of this year's event is "Gatsby" and attendees may wear ...

Southern United Pygmy Goat Club Pygmy Bonanza - October 20

The Southern United Pygmy Goat Club will hold a Pygmy Bonanza Goat Show at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex in the large AG Pavilion on Saturday, October 20, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The event promotes NPGA registered pygmy goats and provides...

PIP Hope Talks Conference - October 23

Partners in Prevention (PIP) will host the Hope Talks Conference at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The theme is “Making a More Mindful Community.” Keynote Speakers are the founders of the Bal...

Harvest Festival and Livestock Show - October 24-27

The Harvest Festival and Livestock Show will be held at the Longview Exhibit Bldg., Longview Fairgrounds Ag Pavilion, and Maude Cobb Convention Center, October 24-27, 2018. There will be a Home Economics and Ag Mechanics show, along with a Jr. Livestock S...

Cultural Arts Town Hall Meeting - October 30

Arts! Longview will host a Cultural Arts Town Hall Meeting in the Eitelman Room on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The City of Longview is in the working stages of applying for a Cultural Arts District Designation with the Texas Commissio...

Life Line Screening - November 1

Life Line Screening will conduct community health screenings at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex in the Activity Rooms on Thursday, November 1, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The screenings are for individuals 55 years or older unless there is a fa...

Methodist Preschool Teacher's Workshop - November 2

The Methodist Preschool Teacher Conference Committee will hold the Methodist Preschool Teacher Conference at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Friday, November 2, 2018, 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Approximately 400 child care providers will attend t...

8th Grade Career Inspire - November 7

Longview Economic Development Corporation will host 8th Grade Career Inspire at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Complex on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is a career fair for local ISD 8th grade students. Admission is fre...

Longview Trade Days – November 10-11

The Longview Jaycees Trade Days will be held at the Longview Exhibit Building, November 10-11, 2018. Doors are open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Vendors of all kinds come to buy, sell, trade and swap. Admission a...

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The PARDy in the Pines program guide is your one stop shop for finding information about all things parks and recreation! Find contact information for recreation centers and the Parks Office, locations and amenities of our beautiful parks, adult and youth...

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Partners in Prevention Offers Continuing Education Units at Hope Talks Conference

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention has announced that continuing education units for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Social Workers (LSW) will be offered at the Hope Talks conference on October 23, 2018. Partners in Prevention ...

Partners in Prevention is Bringing Mindfulness to Longview

On October 23, 2018, Longview Partners in Prevention will be introducing Longview to mindfulness through our inaugural conference, Hope Talks. Hope Talks is designed for educators, social workers, counselors, nonprofit representatives, youth development l...

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