9/5
Flobinna Presents — Chef Wars:
Local chefs compete for prize money. Food and vendors and a bounce house. $5 advance tickets; $20 at the door. Kids under 5, free. 1:00-7:00 p.m., Grow DeSoto Market Place, 324 E. Belt Line Rd., DeSoto.
9/9
911 Evening of Remembrance:
$40 per person; $350 per table of 8. 6:30-9:00 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 800 N. Main St., Duncanville. http://www.duncanvillechamber.org.
9/11
Document Shredding and E-Recycling Event:
Dispose of sensitive information safely. 9:00 a.m.-noon. DeSoto Service Center, 809 Spinner Rd., DeSoto.
Versus Food Festival:
Friendly food-based competition between Texas and Louisiana. Buy some food and enjoy good music from both states. $15. 2:00-10:00 p.m., Grimes Park, 501 E. Wintergreen Rd., DeSoto. Tickets only available on Eventbrite.
9/12
DeSoto Small Business Expo:
Come see what local small businesses have to offer. Live DJ. Free. Noon-5:00 p.m., Grow DeSoto Market Place, 324 E. Belt Line Rd., DeSoto.
9/15
Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration:
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate with us! Enjoy special performances, crafts, music and more. Free. 6:00 p.m., Highlands South Park, 225 Cannady Dr., Cedar Hill.
9/17
Mental Healthfair/Workshop:
Come learn about your mental health. 9:00 a.m.-noon, Blue Bonnet Rooms, DeSoto Civic Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
9/18
Wings-N-Wheels Fly-In/Drive-In:
Classic airplanes and fighters, car and motorcycle clubs, helicopter and airplane rides, children’s activities, food vendors and more! No parking or entrance fees. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian. For more information, call (972) 923-0080 or visit www.mid-wayregional.com.
Latino Heritage Festival:
Enjoy an evening of live Latin music, great food and fun vendors. Free. 6:00-9:00 p.m., DeSoto Amphitheater,
211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
9/23
North Texas Giving Day:
Find a charity you love and donate today with matching funds! See NorthTexasGivingDay.org to find a cause and donate.
9/25
Keep DeSoto Clean:
Help keep the community beautiful. 9:00-11:00 a.m., various locations around DeSoto.
First Tuesdays
Teens Can Cook Tutorial:
Learn how to cook from other teens. Free. Limited to 10 participants. 2:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, Multipurpose Room, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto. Register with Ms. Runnels at (972) 230-9663.
First and Third Tuesdays
Teen Tuesday:
Teen-focused fun. Free. 5:00 p.m. Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Second Tuesdays
Teen Boys Mentoring:
Get advice and learn to succeed. Free. Limited to 10 participants. 2:00-3:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, Multipurpose Room, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto. Register with Ms. Runnels at (972) 230-9663.
Teen Blog Spot:
Learn about blogging and things teen. Free. 5:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Fourth Tuesdays
Teen Book Club:
Explore new worlds together. Free. 5:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Saturdays
Crafters Guild:
Ages 15 and up learn new crafts every week. Some materials provided. 3:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
Third Saturdays
Duncan Switch Saturday Street Market:
The event includes vendors, food and fun. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Main and Center streets, Duncanville.