1/9
Network@Night:
Join Burleson Chamber of Commerce for a night of networking, cocktails, appetizers and door prizes. You’ll have the opportunity to meet new clients, promote your business and expand your network. 4:30-6:00 p.m., RL Dance Studio, 2801 Burleson Retta Rd., Ste. 100.
1/13
Play-Doh Playdate:
Join the librarians for a fun morning of building, sculpting and creating with Play-Doh. This event is for children ages 2-8. Older siblings are welcome to join. 10:00-11:30 a.m., Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave.
1/16
Blind Taste Test:
Do you think you can identify cookie, candy and chip flavors while blindfolded? Come find out in the Burleson Public Library’s Teen Blind Taste Test. This event is for teens ages 12-18. 5:00-6:00 p.m., Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave.
1/18
Winter Luncheon-Meet our Local Nonprofits:
Johnson County is a great community that is faithful to its nonprofits. Are you looking to donate to a nonprofit but not sure what is available? Join Burleson Chamber of Commerce for a meet the nonprofits luncheon and panel discussion and get to know their mission. Members: $30 ($40 after 1/13); general admission: $40. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Pathway Church, 325 NW Renfro St. Register at business.burlesonchamber.com/events.
1/26
A Magical Night at The Winery:
It’s a night of magic and mystery with Braden Daniels. Be entertained by a unique combination of mind reading, magic, storytelling and improvisational comedy. A food truck will be on-site for dinner, and there will be wine at the bar. Tickets: $35. 6:30-9:00 p.m., Lost Oak Winery, 8101 County Road 802. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit lostoakwinery.com/event.
1/27
BTX Off Road Rally:
Racers, start your engines! Come cheer on your favorite young power wheels racer in Burleson’s coolest race of the year! Racer age divisions are 3-4 or 5-7 years old. Registration fee is $20 per vehicle. Registration closes January 1. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Chisenhall Sports Complex, 500 Chisenhall Park Ln. For more information, visit burlesontx.com/events.
Life Sized Clue:
Was it in the library with the candlestick? Find out in the Burleson Public Library’s life-sized version of the classic game Clue. This event is for people ages 10-17. 1:00-2:00 p.m., Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave.
1/30
Plot and the Hero’s Journey:
Paula Peckham summarizes Michael Hague’s The Hero’s Journey, a description of how a story breaks down into six stages, starting with the setup and ending with the aftermath, and identifies the five turning points. Learn how to plot your story so the tension stays high, and you avoid the “saggy middle.” 6:00-7:30 p.m., Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave.
Fourth Mondays
Johnson County Quilt Guild:
Monthly meeting for quilters in Johnson County. 6:30-9:00 p.m., Crossroads Fellowship Church, 400 N. Main St. (2nd St. side entrance), Joshua. FB: Johnson County Quilt Guild. Contact Kay Fox by texting (817) 201-6222 or emailing [email protected].
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.
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., No Frills Grill, 12846 South Fwy., Ste. 100. www.burlesonlions.org.
Fridays
Story Time at the Farm:
Story-time readings in the garden or inside depending on the weather. Bring a lunch and stay afterward. 11:00-11:30 a.m., Russell Farm. www.burlesontx.com or www.facebook.com/RussellFarmArtCenter.