8/12
Chamber Chat With Devan Allen:
Learn about Tarrant County Commissioner Devan Allen’s journey. Free. 8:00-9:00 a.m., Mansfield Chamber of Commerce, 114 N. Main St. (817) 473-0507.
8/12-8/14
Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff:
A list of acceptable items is at www.mansfieldtexas.gov/ecc. Proof of residency is required. Thursday and Friday: 3:00-7:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Mansfield Environmental Collection Center, 616 S. Wisteria. (817) 728-3655 or [email protected].
8/13 and 8/14
Disney’s The Lion King Kids:
Presented by students in first-seventh grade following MPM Studio Theater’s summer camp. Free. Friday: 7:30 p.m.; Saturday: 12:30 and 7:30 p.m., 400 S. Main St. For more information, call (817) 473-2822.
8/14
Adopt a Dog or a Cat: Up to $70. Noon-4:00 p.m., Mansfield Animal Care and Control, 407 Industrial Blvd. For more information, call (817) 276-4799.
8/18
First Day of School:
Public school students return to class. 7:00-8:00 a.m., Mansfield Independent School District. Free. For more information, call (817) 299-6300.
All Star Equestrian Sign-up:
Today is the deadline to register for services that improve physical, cognitive and emotional fitness through therapeutic horseback riding, equine-assisted activities and therapies. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 6601 FM 2738. Email [email protected] or call (817) 477-1437. For more information, visit allstarfoundation.org.
8/19
Chamber Chat With Michael Cinatl:
Learn about Tarrant County College SE President Michael Cinatl’s journey. Free. 8:00-9:00 a.m., Mansfield Chamber of Commerce, 114 N. Main St. (817) 473-0507.
8/25
Preschool Picassos:
$15-$20. 9:30-10:30 a.m., Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, 1650 Matlock Road. RSVP to (817) 728-3680 or [email protected].
By Appointment
MMC Free Food Market: Families, seniors or anyone in MISD who needs access to food – even for their pets – is welcome to call. Groceries will be distributed in a drive-through fashion. Monday: 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday: 8:00-10:00 a.m., Mansfield Mission Center, 703 E. Broad St. (817) 473-6650 or www.mansfieldmission.org.
Mondays
Miracle Mondays:
We pray over the phone for people with any issues, and teach others to pray for healing and wholeness. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., The Healing Place, 600 Strada Circle, Ste. 210. Bill Dasch, (817) 319-0129.
Mondays-Saturdays
Mansfield Mission Center Thrift Store:
Now online, several of your favorite items are ready for curbside pick-up and shipping options available to meet all your needs. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 703 E. Broad St. (817) 225-4868 or mansfieldmissioncenterthriftstore.org.
Wednesdays
Food Pantry:
Free and fresh meat, fruits and vegetables given away under the carport. Food to anybody, regardless of your address. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1188 W. Broad St. (817) 473-1236.
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Food Pantry:
Families in need of food are welcome twice monthly with a photo ID and proof of residency. 9:00-11:00 a.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 310 Graves St. (817) 595-6511 or [email protected].
Saturdays and Sundays
Farmers Market:
Visit our local farmers and craftspeople. Sundays: 8:00 a.m.-noon, The LOT Downtown, 110 S. Main St.; Saturdays: 8:00 a.m.-noon, 703 E. Broad St. www.mansfieldtxfarmersmarket.com.