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| Thursday, July 01, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Sachse Library Story Time 11a.m. |
| Friday, July 02, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Friday, July 2, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, July 2, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Friday |
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Bake sale set for school supplies funds July 2 Wylie is H.O.P.E. will host a bake sale fundraiser at the Wylie branches of American National Bank and Inwood National Bank to raise funds for school supplies. The fair is set for 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 7 at First Baptist Church Wylie. This year’s goal is to fill and distribute 1,000 backpacks, according to coordinator Candy Arrington. For more information on how to donate to the bake sale or the Back To School Fair, contact Arrington via e-mail at carrington@instaff.com or visit Wylie is H.O.P.E. Back To School 2010-2011 on Facebook. |
| Saturday, July 03, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Saturday, July 3, 2010 |
| End Date: | Monday, July 5, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Saturday |
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Smith Public Library Closed The library is closed Saturday, July 3 – Monday, July 5. The library will reopen at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 6. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 06:00 PM |
| Start Date: | Saturday, July 3, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 3, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Saturday |
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Sachse Independence Day Parade and Fireworks The annual Sachse Independence Day Parade and fireworks celebration will begin at 6 p.m. July 3. The theme is “Red, White and Blue Blast.” The parade will begin at Park Lake Church, 3701 Sachse Rd., proceed down Miles Road and end at Heritage Park. At the park, the Sachse Fire Department will offer a cooling douse with a Splash Down and the fireworks pre-show entertainment will start at 7:30 p.m.in the park. This year the event will also feature the Anna Grey Band. The fireworks display will start at 9:30 p.m. Parking for the event will be provided in the Sewell Elementary School, Hudson Middle School and Sachse High School parking lots. For more information call 469-429-4771 or 469-429-0275. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Saturday, July 3, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 3, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Saturday |
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Wylie Family Funfest Wylie Family Funfest will precede the city’s Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at Founders Park, behind Wylie High School at 2550 W. FM 544. Family Funfest begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 3, and will include entertainment, concessions and guest speakers. Admission is free. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
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| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Saturday, July 3, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 3, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Saturday |
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Firewheel Town Center hosts 2010 "Star Spangled Spectacular" Firewheel Town Center will host the 2010 “Star Spangled Spectacular” Saturday, July 3 at Firewheel Town Center, located at Hwy. 78 and Hwy. 190. The annual Independence Day celebration will take place from 4 until 9 p.m. This year’s Main Stage will feature KLTY 94.9 FM “Celebrate Freedom” music artists Anthony Evans and Charmaine. Playing everyone’s favorite hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s will be the great rock ‘n’ roll sounds of music from The Blind. Ken Savage & The Best Kept Secret will perform their high-energy show that includes classic oldies, rhythm and blues, smooth jazz and other popular hits, and The Dallas Jazz Orchestra will perform an inspirational concert. All concerts are free, and a limited number of open seating will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Firewheel will also offer a day of family fun in the park area, which will be called “Patriot Plaza.” Patriot Plaza will host the Disney Stage featuring Radio Disney’s Jay Jenson with fun games and prizes. First Baptist Church of Garland will present fun games and activities for children, bounce houses, face painting and balloon artists. At 9 p.m. fireworks will light up the night sky choreographed to a patriotic songs with KLTY 94.9 FM. |
| Sunday, July 04, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 10:00 AM |
| End Time: | 11:00 AM |
| Start Date: | Sunday, July 4, 2010 |
| End Date: | Sunday, July 4, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Sunday |
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Pleasant Valley UMC July 4 Celebration of Freedom Worship Service Join us for a “Celebration of Freedom” during the 10 am worship service on July 4, as we give thanks to God for the freedom we have to worship freely and for those who sacrificed to make that freedom possible. The service will include presentation of the colors, patriotic music (including our Children’s Choir) and readings from the Declaration of Independence. As always, the service will conclude at 11:00 am. Pleasant Valley UMC is located at the corner of Pleasant Valley and Merritt Road in Sachse. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 05:00 PM |
| End Time: | 08:00 PM |
| Start Date: | Sunday, July 4, 2010 |
| End Date: | Sunday, July 4, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Sunday |
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Pleasant Valley UMC FREE July 4 Celebration Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church has had a 4th of July event as long as the old timers can remember. But this year is going to be a bit different. In an effort to showcase our church as a fun and wholesome place to worship God, we are inviting the entire community to join us for food, fun and fellowship. All activities take place on the church grounds at the corner of Pleasant Valley and Merritt Road in Sachse. Everyone is invited to celebrate an old-fashioned Fourth of July from 5pm to 8pm with free food, door prizes and games for kids of all ages. This year, for the first time, we are inviting the entire community to join us in the celebration. That’s right – everyone who comes to the event will get free hot dogs and drinks. And there will be lots of fun activities for all ages. Look for the welcome center where visitors can meet some church members and find out about the programs of our church. Each visitor who completes a brief registration form will receive coupons for hot dogs and drinks, and have a shot at some great door prizes, like dinner at local restaurants. For the kids, there will be lots of fun events, with many having little special prizes for the winners. A Bouncy House will help the little ones work up an appetite. And, when you get hot, you can line up at the Snow Cone machine for a cold treat. Kid’s competitions will include a sack race, bean bag toss, timed hula hoop spin, egg toss, and much more. And for the adults there will be dominos and horseshoes. Free hot dogs and drinks will be served. There is no charge to attend the event or to participate in any of the activities. Please join us on July 4! |
| Monday, July 05, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 10:00 AM |
| Start Date: | Monday, June 14, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, July 30, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Monday |
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Dallas Arboretum summer events The Dallas Arboretum, located at 8525 Garland Rd. in Dallas, is hopping with activities for families all summer long. Every day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pecan Grove, there are animals depicting the characters of Beatrix Potter favorites Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Mrs. Tittlemouse and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. Every Monday is Family Fun Monday with face painting, a petting zoo, and a scavenger hunt in the new Peter Rabbit Flower Village. For more information, call 214-515-6500. Admission to the Arboretum is $10 for adults 13-64; $9 for seniors 65+; $7 for kids 3 – 12; and free for kids under 3. Visit the website dallasarboretum.org to check for discount coupons. |
| Tuesday, July 06, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 12:30 PM |
| Start Date: | Tuesday, July 6, 2010 |
| End Date: | Tuesday, July 6, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Tuesday |
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Magic Reading Railroad at Smith Public Library Brett Roberts presents The Magic Reading Railroad at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday, July 07, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Wednesday, June 9, 2010 |
| End Date: | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Wednesday |
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Smith Public Library Storytime June 9
All About Me June 16 Mind
Your Manners June 23
Verano is Summer June 30
Perfect Pets July 7
Handy Helpers July 14
Yucky Stuff July 21
The End July 28
Special Program in the Children’s Area: Sandy Shroute presents The Three Little Pigs
Puppet Show. Please note there is no story time
in August. Story time resumes September 1, 2010. |
| Thursday, July 08, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Sachse Library Story Time 11a.m. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 06:30 PM |
| Start Date: | Thursday, July 8, 2010 |
| End Date: | Thursday, July 8, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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George the Magician at Smith Public Library George the Magician at 6:30 PM |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Thursday, July 8, 2010 |
| End Date: | Thursday, July 8, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Make your own pizza at California Pizza Kitchen Thursday, July 8, the Shops at Willow Bend invites kids to make their own pizza at California Pizza Kitchen. The chefs will work with kids to create their personal pizzas with sauce, pepperoni and cheese, and then they’ll decorate CPK boxes that the mall will turn into an art exhibit. Sign up at 1 p.m. and receive a designated time for pizza lessons. The mall is located at the Dallas North Tollway and Park; the activity is located in Macy’s Court. |
| Saturday, July 10, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 08:00 AM |
| End Time: | 04:00 PM |
| Start Date: | Saturday, July 10, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 10, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Saturday |
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Benefit sale, raffle slated for area mom There will be a sale to benefit Janice Lee, a Wylie mom who has been diagnosed with leukemia, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 10. There will also be a silent auction for hair care, one-hour massage, a pearl necklace, charcoal grill, Chi flat iron and more. Items will also be raffled. The sale will be in the Wylie Preparatory Academy parking lot, 4131 Skyview Court.
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| Monday, July 12, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 10:00 AM |
| Start Date: | Monday, June 14, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, July 30, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Monday |
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Dallas Arboretum summer events The Dallas Arboretum, located at 8525 Garland Rd. in Dallas, is hopping with activities for families all summer long. Every day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pecan Grove, there are animals depicting the characters of Beatrix Potter favorites Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Mrs. Tittlemouse and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. Every Monday is Family Fun Monday with face painting, a petting zoo, and a scavenger hunt in the new Peter Rabbit Flower Village. For more information, call 214-515-6500. Admission to the Arboretum is $10 for adults 13-64; $9 for seniors 65+; $7 for kids 3 – 12; and free for kids under 3. Visit the website dallasarboretum.org to check for discount coupons. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 09:00 AM |
| End Time: | 11:00 AM |
| Start Date: | Monday, July 12, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, July 16, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Monday |
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Wylie First Christian telling story of Joseph for VBS First Christian Church, 710 E. Stone, is presenting “Prison to Palace – Story of Joseph” from 9 to 11 a.m. July 12 to 16. For more information, call the church visit the website www.fcc-online.org or call 972- 442-5721. |
| Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 12:30 PM |
| Start Date: | Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
| End Date: | Tuesday, July 13, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Tuesday |
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Jungle Jim at Smith Public Library Jungle Jim at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM
and 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Wednesday, June 9, 2010 |
| End Date: | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Wednesday |
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Smith Public Library Storytime June 9
All About Me June 16 Mind
Your Manners June 23
Verano is Summer June 30
Perfect Pets July 7
Handy Helpers July 14
Yucky Stuff July 21
The End July 28
Special Program in the Children’s Area: Sandy Shroute presents The Three Little Pigs
Puppet Show. Please note there is no story time
in August. Story time resumes September 1, 2010. |
| Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Sachse Library Story Time 11a.m. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 07:00 PM |
| Start Date: | Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
| End Date: | Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Remembering sacrifice, Public Safety memorial service Texas police officers and firefighters who have died in the line of duty during the past year will be honored at a memorial service and ceremony at 7 p.m. July 15 at the field in front of the new Sachse Public Safety building. The event is sponsored by the city of Sachse and The Sachse News. The community is invited. The committee chairmen are Police Chief Dennis Veach, Fire Chief Doug Kendrick and Director of Library Services Dolores Greenwald. Veach said the ceremony will bring together all segments of the public safety community. The police are asking attendees to bring lawn chairs. Local public safety agencies throughout the area in Dallas and Collin counties will be taking part in the third annual public safety memorial service. “This memorial tribute is a countywide way of giving recognition to those who have passed and honoring those who have selflessly served the public,” Police Chief Dennis Veach said. “All are invited to join in the commemoration and honoring of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.” Local public safety agencies have been asked to have representatives present. The names of the fallen members will be read. Ceremonial music will be offered by the Pipes and Drums of Garland.
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| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 08:00 AM |
| End Time: | 05:00 PM |
| Start Date: | Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
| End Date: | Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Dallas Zoo Dollar Day! The Dallas Zoo is offering $1 admission all day for everyone on July 15. Dollar Day presented by MetroPCS is our opportunity to give thanks to the community for its support all year. We are opening at 8 a.m., so you and your family can get an early start on your adventure. This is a great time to visit Giants of the Savanna – or revisit the new habitat if you have already seen it. Dollar deals will be available at the Zoo throughout the day, including $1 food items such as hot dogs, chips, water, popcorn, and snow cones on Cat Green and $1 frozen treats near the exit. The Zoofari Market will have great deals on drinks and snacks and big bargains on souvenir items. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 07:45 PM |
| Start Date: | Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Majestic Ballroom free hip-hop dance classes July 31 has been designated as National Dance Day. The event is being promoted by the TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” “National Dance Day will ... include a variety of dance-themed activities for people of all ages. It will empower, challenge and inspire everyone to try various styles of dance ranging from hip-hop to ballroom to anything that moves. Above all, it will encourage everyone to dance as a means to stay fit and be healthy,” according to the show’s website. Wylie’s Majestic Ballroom is planning a group dance from 10 a.m. to noon on the parking lot of Home Depot. Participants are asked to bring a donation of school supplies. To get ready for Dance Day, there will be free hip-hop classes at Majestic Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Sunday nights and 7:45 p.m. Thursday nights throughout July. The dance that will be taught has been choreographed by “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha. There will also be other dancing and a DJ, according to Majestic owner and instructor Belinda Hockett. For more information, call 214-755-9359 Majestic Ballroom is located at 711 Business Way.
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| Friday, July 16, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 06:45 PM |
| Start Date: | Friday, July 16, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, July 16, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Friday |
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Summer Reading Club program for adults: Can you solve whodunit? -The competition on America’s hottest reality TV show is
killer. Literally. It’ll be up to you, the audience, to help solve whodunit. -Mystery Night: Murder Unscripted
at 7:00 PM -Adults (ages 18 and up). - Doors open for the Mystery Night attendees at 6:45 PM. -Registration is required. There is a limit of 40 attendees. -Contact the Smith Public Library at (972) 442-7566 for details. |
| Sunday, July 18, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 07:30 PM |
| Start Date: | Sunday, July 18, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Sunday |
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Majestic Ballroom free hip-hop dance classes July 31 has been designated as National Dance Day. The event is being promoted by the TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” “National Dance Day will ... include a variety of dance-themed activities for people of all ages. It will empower, challenge and inspire everyone to try various styles of dance ranging from hip-hop to ballroom to anything that moves. Above all, it will encourage everyone to dance as a means to stay fit and be healthy,” according to the show’s website. Wylie’s Majestic Ballroom is planning a group dance from 10 a.m. to noon on the parking lot of Home Depot. Participants are asked to bring a donation of school supplies. To get ready for Dance Day, there will be free hip-hop classes at Majestic Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Sunday nights and 7:45 p.m. Thursday nights throughout July. The dance that will be taught has been choreographed by “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha. There will also be other dancing and a DJ, according to Majestic owner and instructor Belinda Hockett. For more information, call 214-755-9359 Majestic Ballroom is located at 711 Business Way.
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| Monday, July 19, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 10:00 AM |
| Start Date: | Monday, June 14, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, July 30, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Monday |
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Dallas Arboretum summer events The Dallas Arboretum, located at 8525 Garland Rd. in Dallas, is hopping with activities for families all summer long. Every day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pecan Grove, there are animals depicting the characters of Beatrix Potter favorites Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Mrs. Tittlemouse and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. Every Monday is Family Fun Monday with face painting, a petting zoo, and a scavenger hunt in the new Peter Rabbit Flower Village. For more information, call 214-515-6500. Admission to the Arboretum is $10 for adults 13-64; $9 for seniors 65+; $7 for kids 3 – 12; and free for kids under 3. Visit the website dallasarboretum.org to check for discount coupons. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Monday, July 19, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, August 6, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Monday |
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WISD offers summer food service program The Wylie Independent School District will again sponsor the Summer Food Service Program. The program begins July 19 and continues through Aug. 6 at Dodd Elementary School. The Dodd Elementary School Summer Program is a closed enrolled facility. To participate in the food service program, students must be enrolled in the summer Bilingual/ESL classes and be on either a free or reduced food program. Income eligibility will be based on family size and standards used to determine free and reduced-price eligibility, provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The daily instructional schedule at Dodd Elementary will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Breakfast will not be served. Lunch will be served from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. An afternoon snack will be served at 1:30 p.m. Questions should be directed to Theresa Johnson at 972-429-2335 or 214-236-8645 and/or Jennifer Freeman- 972-429-3450. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.” To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TTY).
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| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 12:30 PM |
| Start Date: | Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
| End Date: | Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Tuesday |
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Storytelling with Dorayne Breedlove at Smith Public Library Storytelling with Dorayne Breedlove at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM |
| Wednesday, July 21, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Wednesday, June 9, 2010 |
| End Date: | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Wednesday |
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Smith Public Library Storytime June 9
All About Me June 16 Mind
Your Manners June 23
Verano is Summer June 30
Perfect Pets July 7
Handy Helpers July 14
Yucky Stuff July 21
The End July 28
Special Program in the Children’s Area: Sandy Shroute presents The Three Little Pigs
Puppet Show. Please note there is no story time
in August. Story time resumes September 1, 2010. |
| Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Sachse Library Story Time 11a.m. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 06:30 PM |
| Start Date: | Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
| End Date: | Thursday, July 22, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Slick Jugglers at Smith Public Library Slick Jugglers at 6:30 PM |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 07:45 PM |
| Start Date: | Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Majestic Ballroom free hip-hop dance classes July 31 has been designated as National Dance Day. The event is being promoted by the TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” “National Dance Day will ... include a variety of dance-themed activities for people of all ages. It will empower, challenge and inspire everyone to try various styles of dance ranging from hip-hop to ballroom to anything that moves. Above all, it will encourage everyone to dance as a means to stay fit and be healthy,” according to the show’s website. Wylie’s Majestic Ballroom is planning a group dance from 10 a.m. to noon on the parking lot of Home Depot. Participants are asked to bring a donation of school supplies. To get ready for Dance Day, there will be free hip-hop classes at Majestic Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Sunday nights and 7:45 p.m. Thursday nights throughout July. The dance that will be taught has been choreographed by “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha. There will also be other dancing and a DJ, according to Majestic owner and instructor Belinda Hockett. For more information, call 214-755-9359 Majestic Ballroom is located at 711 Business Way.
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| Friday, July 23, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 07:00 AM |
| End Time: | 02:00 PM |
| Start Date: | Friday, July 23, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, July 23, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Friday |
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Golf tourney to benefit Meals on Wheels Buffalo Creek Country Club will be the setting for the Rockwall County Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament slated for 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 23. Contact Mary Thacker at marythacker@sbcglobal.net or 972-722-1215 for more information. |
| Sunday, July 25, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 07:30 PM |
| Start Date: | Sunday, July 18, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Sunday |
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Majestic Ballroom free hip-hop dance classes July 31 has been designated as National Dance Day. The event is being promoted by the TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” “National Dance Day will ... include a variety of dance-themed activities for people of all ages. It will empower, challenge and inspire everyone to try various styles of dance ranging from hip-hop to ballroom to anything that moves. Above all, it will encourage everyone to dance as a means to stay fit and be healthy,” according to the show’s website. Wylie’s Majestic Ballroom is planning a group dance from 10 a.m. to noon on the parking lot of Home Depot. Participants are asked to bring a donation of school supplies. To get ready for Dance Day, there will be free hip-hop classes at Majestic Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Sunday nights and 7:45 p.m. Thursday nights throughout July. The dance that will be taught has been choreographed by “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha. There will also be other dancing and a DJ, according to Majestic owner and instructor Belinda Hockett. For more information, call 214-755-9359 Majestic Ballroom is located at 711 Business Way.
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| Monday, July 26, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 10:00 AM |
| Start Date: | Monday, June 14, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, July 30, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Monday |
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Dallas Arboretum summer events The Dallas Arboretum, located at 8525 Garland Rd. in Dallas, is hopping with activities for families all summer long. Every day, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Pecan Grove, there are animals depicting the characters of Beatrix Potter favorites Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Mrs. Tittlemouse and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. Every Monday is Family Fun Monday with face painting, a petting zoo, and a scavenger hunt in the new Peter Rabbit Flower Village. For more information, call 214-515-6500. Admission to the Arboretum is $10 for adults 13-64; $9 for seniors 65+; $7 for kids 3 – 12; and free for kids under 3. Visit the website dallasarboretum.org to check for discount coupons. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Monday, July 19, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, August 6, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Monday |
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WISD offers summer food service program The Wylie Independent School District will again sponsor the Summer Food Service Program. The program begins July 19 and continues through Aug. 6 at Dodd Elementary School. The Dodd Elementary School Summer Program is a closed enrolled facility. To participate in the food service program, students must be enrolled in the summer Bilingual/ESL classes and be on either a free or reduced food program. Income eligibility will be based on family size and standards used to determine free and reduced-price eligibility, provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The daily instructional schedule at Dodd Elementary will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Breakfast will not be served. Lunch will be served from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. An afternoon snack will be served at 1:30 p.m. Questions should be directed to Theresa Johnson at 972-429-2335 or 214-236-8645 and/or Jennifer Freeman- 972-429-3450. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.” To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TTY).
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| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 06:45 PM |
| Start Date: | Monday, July 26, 2010 |
| End Date: | Monday, July 26, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Monday |
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TDWCC general meeting The next TWDCC general meeting is today at the Preston Ridge Campus of Collin College 9700 Wade Blvd Frisco, TX. In the Founders Hall, Shawnee Room F148. The program will be presented by Kelly Hart, executive Director of Planned Parenthood of North Texas (PPNT). PPNT is celebrating 75 years of service is dedicated to the achievement of parenthood by choice by ensuring the provision of voluntary reproductive health care and sexuality education and by advocating the right of every person to receive these services. Ms. Hart will help us sort through relevant info and issues in the health reform law and recent developments at the national level that pertain to women's health. We also will get a report from members who attended the Democratic State Convention in Corpus Christi.
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| Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 12:30 PM |
| Start Date: | Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
| End Date: | Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Tuesday |
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Critterman at Smith Public Library Critterman at 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 07:00 PM |
| Start Date: | Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
| End Date: | Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Tuesday |
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Circus comes to Dallas At 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, The Greatest Show On Earth and American Airlines Center will be hosting a free circus celebration at the AT&T Plaza, which is on the south side of American Airlines Center off Olive Street in downtown Dallas. The event will include circus acts and an elephant snack. Parking for the circus party is complimentary. Guests should park in Lot F, located on the north side of the building. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating, party organizers said. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey "Zing Zang Zoom" Circus will be at the AAC July 28 to Aug. 8, and at Fort Worth Convention Center, Aug. 11 to 15. For more information, visit www.Ringling.com.
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| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 12:00 PM |
| End Time: | 03:00 PM |
| Start Date: | Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
| End Date: | Tuesday, July 27, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Tuesday |
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Decorate personal tile at Wylie library The Smith Public Library is offering another opportunity for supporters to buy and decorate tiles to be included in the children's area of the new facility slated for opening later this year or early 2011. Costs are $25 for a 4 x 4 tile and $50 for a 6 x 8, cash or check only. Hours are from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 27 at the library located at 800 Thomas St. Call 972-442-4075 for more information.
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| Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Wednesday, June 9, 2010 |
| End Date: | Wednesday, July 28, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Wednesday |
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Smith Public Library Storytime June 9
All About Me June 16 Mind
Your Manners June 23
Verano is Summer June 30
Perfect Pets July 7
Handy Helpers July 14
Yucky Stuff July 21
The End July 28
Special Program in the Children’s Area: Sandy Shroute presents The Three Little Pigs
Puppet Show. Please note there is no story time
in August. Story time resumes September 1, 2010. |
| Thursday, July 29, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Thursday, February 4, 2010 |
| End Date: | Friday, December 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Sachse Library Story Time 11a.m. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 07:45 PM |
| Start Date: | Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Thursday |
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Majestic Ballroom free hip-hop dance classes July 31 has been designated as National Dance Day. The event is being promoted by the TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” “National Dance Day will ... include a variety of dance-themed activities for people of all ages. It will empower, challenge and inspire everyone to try various styles of dance ranging from hip-hop to ballroom to anything that moves. Above all, it will encourage everyone to dance as a means to stay fit and be healthy,” according to the show’s website. Wylie’s Majestic Ballroom is planning a group dance from 10 a.m. to noon on the parking lot of Home Depot. Participants are asked to bring a donation of school supplies. To get ready for Dance Day, there will be free hip-hop classes at Majestic Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Sunday nights and 7:45 p.m. Thursday nights throughout July. The dance that will be taught has been choreographed by “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha. There will also be other dancing and a DJ, according to Majestic owner and instructor Belinda Hockett. For more information, call 214-755-9359 Majestic Ballroom is located at 711 Business Way.
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| Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Saturday |
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Last day to turn in reading logs at Smith Public Library Saturday, July 31 is the last day to turn in your reading logs. Prizes are available while supplies last. |
| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Date: | Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Saturday |
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Majestic Ballroom plans Dance Day event July 31 has been designated as National Dance Day. The event is being promoted by the TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” “National Dance Day will ... include a variety of dance-themed activities for people of all ages. It will empower, challenge and inspire everyone to try various styles of dance ranging from hip-hop to ballroom to anything that moves. Above all, it will encourage everyone to dance as a means to stay fit and be healthy,” according to the show’s website. Wylie’s Majestic Ballroom is planning a group dance from 10 a.m. to noon on the parking lot of Home Depot. Participants are asked to bring a donation of school supplies. To get ready for Dance Day, there will be free hip-hop classes at Majestic Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Sunday nights and 7:45 p.m. Thursday nights throughout July. The dance that will be taught has been choreographed by “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographers Napoleon and Tabitha. There will also be other dancing and a DJ, according to Majestic owner and instructor Belinda Hockett. For more information, call 214-755-9359 Majestic Ballroom is located at 711 Business Way.
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| Event Category: | Events |
| Start Time: | 10:30 AM |
| End Time: | 12:00 PM |
| Start Date: | Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| End Date: | Saturday, July 31, 2010 |
| Weekday(s): | Saturday |
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Author to appear at Firewheel book store Murphy area resident Perla Sarabia Johnson will sign copies of her science fiction book "Global WarNing" from 10:30 a.m. to noon July 31 at Barnes & Noble Firewheel in Garland. The bookstore is located on 190 Cedar Sage Dr. The Gulf oil disaster makes "Global WarNing" set in Dallas, even more relevant, Johnson said. "Imagine a world where a damaged environment leads to a frightening evolution of living things," she said.
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