Toys and Games at A W Perry

April 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Have a Blast with the Past! Who doesn’t love playing with toys and games? Come on over to the Perry Homestead and learn “new to you”old-fashioned games like Blind Man’s Bluff and Charades. Families will have a chance to play with and learn about the history of toys such as hoops, tops, jacks, ball and cup and more! Families will even have a chance to make their own toy to take home. Fee is per family, up to 5 people. To get in on the fun, make sure to register by May 2. Saturday, May 5, 1:00 - 3:00 PM A. W. Perry Homestead … [Read more...]

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Bluebonnet Night Coppell

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bluebonnet Night Coppell

The Coppell ISD, Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD and the William T. Cozby  Public Library are hosting the annual Bluebonnet Night at 6:30 pm on Thursday, April 26.  It is outside at the Town Center Plaza behind City Hall.  The mission of the Texas Bluebonnet Award Program is to promote reading by children in grades 3-6.  Every year the Texas Library Association selects twenty quality children’s books to introduce students to a variety of genres and authors.  This year’s selection includes nonfiction, fiction, fantasy and … [Read more...]

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Volunteer Recruitment Concert

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Volunteer recruitment event features The Rumble Kings. On Wednesday, April 25, a volunteer recruitment event will be held in the courtyard at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater for all those interested in volunteering at a future City of Lewisville event or at the MCL Grand. Coinciding with the event is a free public concert by The Rumble Kings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MCL Grand Theatre 100 Charles St., Lewisville,TX 75057 http://www.cityoflewisville.com Cost:  Free For information, … [Read more...]

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Denton Arts & Jazz Festival

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Denton Arts & Jazz Fest

More than two thousand professional and amateur performers on six stages showcase the best in jazz, pop, rhythm and blues, and full orchestra music. Community and school groups present dance, choirs, storytelling and theater performances. Also features a juried selection of fine arts & crafts, a children’s area and vendors. Quakertown Park. April 27-29 Quakertown Park E McKinney St & Bell Pl., Denton,TX 76209 www.dentonjazzfest.com or  (940) 565-0931 Cost: Free to attend Friday April 27th 5pm – 11pm
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Art in the Square Southlake

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Art in the Square

Southlake Women’s Club is proud to host this annual juried art festival, held at Southlake Town Square, in Southlake, TX. Free to the public, we offer over 140 national and local unique artists, children’s arts and activities, ongoing entertainment, and tasty food and drinks. All proceeds are donated to local charities benefiting children and families. Art in the Square is a family festival, with plenty of fun for children of all ages. April 27 – 29, 2012
 Southlake Town Square 1400 Main St., Southlake, TX … [Read more...]

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Kids N Cops

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kids and Cops

Lake Dallas to host ‘Kids ‘N Cops’ Cook-Out and Safety Fair The Lake Dallas Police Department and Municipal Court will host the annual ‘Kids ‘N Cops’ Open House / Cook-Out and Safety Fair on Saturday, April 28th, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Dallas City Hall on Main Street. The ‘Kids ‘N Cops’ program encourages positive relationships between police officers and children. The objective is realized through programs and activities that bring the two together. The most popular has proven to be the yearly open … [Read more...]

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Used Book Sale at Flower Mound Library

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Sales of gently used books, CDs & DVDs help support library programs. Come early for best selection. April 27    5:00pm-7:00pm*
April 28    11:00am-5:00pm
April 29    1:00pm-5:00pm
*Friends Member-Only Preview; New members can join at the door. More information at http://fmlibrary.net.     … [Read more...]

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Bento Box Workshop

April 20, 2012 By 2 Comments
Bento Box

Why brown bag it when you can bento box it? Please join us on Sunday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. when we make bento boxes. Supplies will be provided at this program as you learn this creative way to make box lunches fun! We will make four tasty treats for each bento. Sunday, April 22, 2:00 PM Coppell Library 177 N Heartz Rd., Coppell,TX 75019 www.ci.coppell.tx.us/departments/... Cost:  Free Space is limited, so please register in advance. 15 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. **Peanut butter served at this program. … [Read more...]

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Local Flash Mobs

April 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Flash Mob

Watch as more than 100 Girl Scouts ages 5-18 perform a flash mob dance to celebrate the organization’s 100th anniversary. Saturday, April 21 - Two Events! 1:00 PM    Vista Ridge Mall The flash mob will take place on the lower level in Center Court, which is where Bath & Body Works is located. The Food Court is on the upper level and overlooks Center Court. 3:00pm    The Shops at Highland Village The flash mob is scheduled to take place in the fountain area between Patrizio and Chico's. … [Read more...]

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Trietsch Trade Day

April 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Trietsch Trade Days

The 2nd Annual Trietsch Trade Day in Flower Mound is a great event to shop over 75 Arts & Crafts vendors, 100+ garage sale booths, participate in a Clothing Swap, enjoy a Classic Car Show, food and entertainment for the whole family. Lots of fun and shopping for everyone! The Clothing Swap is a place you can bring a number of clothing items and then “Swap” them for the same number of clothing items with no cost to you. Additional clothing can be purchased. Saturday, April 21, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Trietsch Memorial United Methodist … [Read more...]

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