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).  

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.