1/1-1/31
Show Up and Show Out:
BRiCk Member Appreciation Month. Includes membership discounts, fun member appreciation days and a giveaway each day of January. Weekly vendor-sponsored giveaways. Visit January 29 for end-of-month special event. 550 NW Summercrest Blvd. Call (817) 426-9104 or visit www.burlesontx.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Burleson-Recreation-Center-BRiCk-37.
1/22
Red Chair Lecture Series:
Cultural lecture sponsored by Hill College-Burleson and Friends of Russell Farm Art Center. Check the website for details. 7:00 p.m., Russell Farm Art Center, 405 W. CR 714. For more information, visit www.burlesontx.com.
1/26
CityFest:
Free opportunity for the public to engage with city officials and city departments. Learn what the city has accomplished in the past year and plans for the upcoming year. Kids’ activities available, including bounce houses, face painting, games and more. 4:30-7:30 p.m., BRiCk, 550 NW Summercrest Blvd. (817) 426-9622.
1/29
The Great Giveback:
The community is invited to learn about giving back through charitable organizations in Burleson and Johnson County. Burleson Library’s Kindness Club will be on hand with crafts and activities for kids. Interested agencies can contact Amanda Cadenhead ([email protected]). 9:00-11:00 a.m., Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave. For more info, call (817) 426-9210.
Third Tuesdays
Heart & Soul Writers:
A Christian writers group designed to encourage, support and improve skills. Zoom option may be available. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Alsbury Baptist Church, 500 NE Alsbury Blvd. Contact [email protected], (817) 269-9066.
Wednesdays
Baby Storytime:
Fun time where we read books, sing songs and play together. This story time is geared for babies 0-2 years old. Older siblings welcome. 9:30 a.m., Burleson Public Library. www.burlesontx.com/1539/Story-Time.
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) 295-661.
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. www.burlesonlions.org.
Burleson Writers Group:
Join writers from the Burleson area every month. Mini workshops on various topics relating to aspects of writing and publishing offered, as well as an in-depth review of member’s works. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Burleson Public Library. www.burlesonwritersgroup.com.
Thursdays
Toddler Storytime:
Join staff to read books, sing songs and make a craft together. Geared toward 2- to 4-year-old children, but families welcome to attend together. 9:30 a.m., Burleson Public Library. Visit www.burlesontx.com/1539/Story-Time.
Fridays
Preschool Storytime:
Join staff to read books, sing songs and make a craft together. Geared toward 4- to 6-year-old children, but families welcome to attend together. 9:30 a.m., Burleson Public Library. For more information, visit www.burlesontx.com/1539/Story-Time.
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. www.burlesontx.com/1215/Russell-Farm.
Second Saturdays
Second Saturdays in Old Town:
Find specials, discounts and more in Old Town Burleson. 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Old Town Burleson,?Corner of SW Johnson Avenue and W. Ellison St. For more information, visit www.otba.org.