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First Day Hike:
Start your year off connecting with nature. Free. Noon-6:00 p.m., Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center,
1206 W. FM 1387, Cedar Hill.
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Winter Break Camp:
Come with your kids for Science and Seuss Fun. Free. Noon-4:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
1/13
Downtown Celebration:
Join the ribbon cutting for the newly repaired streets and the kick-off of the Lake-Moreno project. Free. 4:00-5:30 p.m., 1846 Coffee, 610 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
MLK Performing Arts Show:
Join the DeSoto High School Choir and Dallas Black Dance Theatre for a night of celebration. $10, $5 for students and seniors. 7:00-10:00 p.m.,
Fred Nichols Auditorium, DeSoto High School, 600 Eagle Dr.
1/14
Book Feast:
Show up for the first meeting of this book club to discuss Klara and the Sun. Free. 2:00-3:00 p.m., Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd.
1/17
Family Fun Night Winter Challenge:
Bust the winter blahs with a fun challenge, snacks and other activities. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
1/19
Celebrate Duncanville:
Come for the mayor’s state of the city address and the Chamber of Commerce’s presentation of the man and woman of the year. Black tie optional. RSVP at (972) 780-4990. $50. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 800 N. Main St., Duncanville.
1/25
Faith Leaders’ Quarterly Breakfast Meeting:
8:30-10:00 a.m., Civic Center, Bluebonnet Room, 211 E. Peasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
1/26
Cedar Hill State of the City:
Join the mayor and city council to hear where the city stands. Free. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill.
Mondays
Baby Storytime:
Bring your babies for entertaining tales. Free. 10:30 a.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Second Mondays
Youth Tellers:
Learn the art of telling a great story. Free. 5:30 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
Tuesdays
Drop-in Tech Help:
Sign up for one-on-one help with your technology problems. Free. Noon-4:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill. Sign up at cedarhilltx.com/techhelp.
Afterschool Enrichment:
Fun educational activities for kids ages 5-12. DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Tuesdays-Wednesdays and Fridays-Saturdays
Duncanville Alanon Support Group Meetings:
Get the support you need to stay sober. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: Noon; Saturday: 10:00 a.m.; Tuesday and Saturday: Evening on Zoom. 223 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Ste. C., Duncanville. Call (214) 363-0461 for information.
Last Fridays
Poetry on the Patio:
Bring your best lines or just listen at this outdoor open mic. Free. 100 S. Main St., Duncanville.
Second Saturdays
Paws and Reading Tutors:
Kids of all ages come read to friendly, trained dogs. Free. Noon-1:00 p.m., Zula B. Wylie Library, 225 Cedar St., Cedar Hill.
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.
Tri-City Animal Shelter Adoptions:
Come meet your new furbaby. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 100 S. Main St., Duncanville.