11/6
Recycling Event:
Bring electronics, tires and paper for shredding to the city’s free recycling event. Also collecting donated clothing for Your Harvest House. Event only open to residents who live inside Burleson city limits — proof required. No household hazardous waste items accepted. 9:00-11:00 a.m., Municipal Service Center, 725 SE John Jones Dr.
11/6-11/7
Far Out Family Campout:
All ages welcome. Enjoy nature at its finest.?Boy Scouts and Master Naturalists will guide on nature trails, help fish and offer other fun activities. Hot dog dinner with marshmallows for dessert. Bring snacks, tent, fishing pole, bait, flashlight and bug spray. No open-flamed lanterns, grills or pets. $15/family (pre-register); $20/family day of. 1:00 p.m. Saturday-8:00 a.m. Sunday, Russell Farm Art Center. www.burlesontx.com/1215/Russell-Farm.
11/9
Acrylic Painting With Paula:
Open to seniors 50-plus. Sign-up begins November 1. 6:00 p.m., Burleson Senior Center, 216 SW Johnson. www.burlesontx.com/320/Senior-Activity-Center.
11/13
Holiday Bazaar:
Craft and vendor fair hosted by Power of Heels. Enjoy a festive day of shopping, food trucks, unique gifts, Santa and more. Tickets: $5. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Pathway Church, 325 NW Renfro St. [email protected].
Veterans Tribute:
Guest speaker Dave Roever shares his story as the city of Burleson honors veterans for the 12th annual event. 2:00 p.m., Veterans Memorial Plaza, 298 E. Renfro St. www.burlesontx.com/events.
11/17
A B C Ds of Medicare:
Free educational meeting to assist with better understanding of options as you become eligible for Medicare benefits. Text or call to sign up for limited seating. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave. (682) 800-7947 or www.burlesontx.com/72/Library.
11/18
Red Chair Lecture:
First of cultural art series features photographers Becky Ramotowski and Nancy Smith to discuss alternative photography techniques and exhibit pinhole and solargram photographs. Free admission. 7:00 p.m., Russell Farm, 405 W. CR 714. www.burlesontx.com/1215/Russell-Farm.
12/4
Craft Fair & Bake Sale:
Perfect for Christmas shopping. All items handmade. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Mariposa at Elk Drive, 155 Elk Dr. Patricia Sartori, (817) 876-4928.
Third Tuesdays
Heart & Soul Writers:
A Christian writers group designed to encourage, support and improve skills. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Alsbury Baptist Church, 500 NE Alsbury Blvd. Contact [email protected] or (817) 269-9066. First and Third Wednesdays
Senior Bingo:
Have fun and win prizes twice each month. 10:00 a.m., Burleson Senior Activity Center, 216 SW Johnson. www.burlesontx.com/320/Senior-Activity-Center or (817) 295-6611.
Second and Fourth Wednesdays
Burleson Lions Club:
Local Lions meet twice a month for lunch with a speaker and to plan for upcoming community events. 11:45 a.m., Ol’ South Pancake House, 225 E. Renfro. For more information, visit www.burlesonlions.org.
Burleson Writers Group:
Join writers from the Burleson area every month. Mini workshops relating to writing and publishing, and an in-depth review of member’s works. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Burleson Public Library. For more information, visit www.burlesonwritersgroup.com.
Saturdays
Open Art Saturday:
Join Tom Sale, Hill College art professor, for free and open-to-all studio art sessions. Each week features a different theme. No registration required. Artists must provide own materials for sketching or painting. Visit website for details. 9:00 a.m.-noon, Russell Farm, 405 W. CR 714.