Youth Fishing Event in Carrollton

May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cast for Catfish

Carrollton’s Parks and Recreation and the Texas Junior Anglers (TJA) program will host a free youth fishing event for children 16 and under. Registration will take place the morning of the event; there is no pre-registration. The Josey Ranch Park pond will be generously stocked with adult catfish. Prizes and trophies will be awarded to winners in the three age categories. The pond will be opened to licensed adults at the conclusion of the event. It is recommended that children bring their own equipment; however, TJA will provide loaner … [Read more...]

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Equipment Rodeo Carrollton

May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Equip Rodeo Carrollton

Mark your calendars for the City’s sixth annual Public Works Open House & Equipment Rodeo. Join us as we celebrate the men and women who daily provide service to our City and the public. Public Works employees will demonstrate their skills through a series of timed obstacles such as forklift basketball and precision dozer and dump truck driving. The event will feature equipment demonstrations, employee competitions and informational booths showing how Public Works contributes to Carrollton’s safety and quality of life. Children with … [Read more...]

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Summer Reading Programs

May 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Summer Reading Programs

Summer reading programs offer great incentives for kids to read all summer long.  Your child can win free books and other fun prizes!! Get reading!!   NOTE:  We are in the process of updating this page... We have completed the "Book Stores" and "Other" sections below. Please check back for completed 2012 library information by 5/25/12. Book Stores: Barnes & Noble Half Price Books Libraries: Carrollton Coppell Flower Mound Grapevine Lake Cities Lewisville The Colony Other: Chuck … [Read more...]

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Summer Movie Clubs

May 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Summer Movie Clubhouse

Enjoy special discounted tickets (some free) to great family-friendly movies all summer long!! AMC Unfortunately, due to cost and lack of support, the Summer Movie Camp program ended in 2010.  http://www.amctheatres.com/faqs/in-the-community Cinemark The Summer Movie Club is not offered at Lewisville or Grapevine Locations.  However, this program is available at other DFW locations, such as Plano, Frisco, and Dallas.  For details, visit http://cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse-2012. Harkins - Southlake 1450 Plaza … [Read more...]

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Summer Fun Giveaways

May 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Surprise Boz

Summer's right around the corner, so we thought we'd give away some fun prizes to keep you and your kids entertained! Over the course of the next few weeks, we’re gonna be giving away some GREAT prizes: Ringling Bros Tickets (3 separate winners each receive 4 tickets) NRH2O Tickets (6 separate winners each receive 2 tickets) Best Gymnastics (3 separate winners each get a FREE Morning Summer Camp Session) Instructions on how to enter giveaways will be added here each week! __________________________________________ GIVEAWAYS … [Read more...]

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Kids Triathalon

May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Playtri

The Playtri Kids Triathlons have been designed for kids ages 6 to 14 interested in participating in the fun competition of triathlon. Kids ages 6 – 10 will compete in a 50 meter swim; 2.5 mile bike ride and a half mile run. Kids age 11 – 14 will compete in a 100 meter swim; 5 mile bike ride and a 1 mile run. Saturday, May 19, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Hidden Cove Park & Marina 20400 Hackberry Creek Park Rd The Colony,TX 75034 http://playtri.com/hiddencove A pre-race clinic will be held Sunday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at Hidden Cove Park … [Read more...]

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Carrollton Trails Run & Fun Walk

May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Carrollton 5K

Carrollton Trails 5K Run / 1-mile Fun Walk Pre-race registration & warm-up: 7am–7:45am
5K: 8am • 1-mile Fun Walk: 8:30am Participants will be bused to starting line along Blue Trail. Saturday, May 19, 10:30 - 11:30 AM Rainwater Elementary 1408 E Frankford Rd. Carrollton,TX 75007 cityofcarrollton.com/signupnow 972-466-3080 Registration: .                         By May 13           Race Day
Individual          $10                      $15
Family              … [Read more...]

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Fishing Fun in Corinth

May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kids Fishing

Fishin’ Fun for Kids Hook, Line, and Sinker! Bring out the kids for an exciting morning of fishin’. Let our staff and volunteers help your child catch the biggest fish! T-shirts will be provided for the first 100 kids. Poles and worms will also be available. (POLES MUST BE RETURNED). Saturday, May 19, 8:00 - 10:00 AM Corinth Community Pond 3700 Corinth Pkwy Corinth,TX 76208 Website Cost:  Free … [Read more...]

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Arts and Sounds by the Lake

May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Arts and Sounds

A one-day festival celebrating the arts scheduled for Saturday, May 19th at the Little Elm Park Pavilion located at 704 W. Eldorado Parkway in Little Elm.  The event starts at 11am and continues throughout the evening. Community artists will bring their visual and literary creations to be sold to the public in the form of original works of art such as paintings, sculptures, woodwork, quilts, crafts and much more.  Musicians, dancers, vocalists and area bands will represent the performing arts.  The evening will conclude with a headliner … [Read more...]

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Summer Kickoff Southlake

May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Summer Kickoff Southlake

Join us in front of Town Hall for music, food, prizes, games, and more. Come see everything the Community Services Department has to offer this Summer! Meet the instructors as they will be providing free demo classes. Registration kicks off at the event with a 10% discount! Sign up for Summer Reading Club to start winning prizes and to attend great programs this summer. Saturday, May 19, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Southlake Town Square 1400 Main St, Southlake, TX 76092 www.SouthlakeParksandRec.com Cost:  Free     … [Read more...]

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