1/1-1/20
Christmas Tree Drop Off:
Recycle your live tree and help us make mulch to give away in the spring. There will be a self-service trailer next to the garden center where trees may be unloaded. Cost: Free for Mansfield residents. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Home Depot, 1725 North Hwy. 287.
1/1-1/31
Quanah Parker Exhibit:
One Man, Two Worlds, a photo exhibit that tells a story of the lives of two people caught between two different worlds. Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker are two important names in U.S. frontier history, and their story will be shared. Cost: Free. Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mansfield Historical Museum, 102 N. Main St. For more information, call (817) 473-4250.
1/5
New Year’s Party:
Come dressed up in your New Year’s best. Get your picture taken with Rudolph and Clarice. Enjoy interactive activities, and countdown to the big balloon drop! Food vendors will be on-site. Cost: Free. 5:00-9:00 p.m., The LOT Downtown, 110 S. Main St.
1/6
Shred Day:
Bring your documents in paper sacks or cardboard boxes for secure, on-site shredding to ensure a speedy process. Mansfield residents only. Cost: Free. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Environmental Collection Center, 616 South Wisteria.
1/9
A Fresh Start to a Healthier You (18-plus):
This 4-part class will feature live cooking demos with free samples. This will include discussions about creating safe and healthier meals, balancing your day, meal planning, saving at the grocery store. Cost: Free. 6:00-7:00 p.m., Mansfield Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.
1/20
Online SAT/ACT Practice Test (13-17Y):
Free online practice tests provided by the college admission services professionals at The Princeton Review. Free but registration is required. 9:00-1:00 p.m. (817) 728-3690.
1/26
The Hunger Games Chamber Awards Show:
We invite you to step into the world of Panem with your attire! Embrace the spirit of the Capitol by donning bold, extravagant outfits that radiate opulence and high fashion. Think avant-garde meets elegance. Tickets: $80/each; table of 8: $850. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Walnut Creek Country Club, 1151 Country Club Dr. Contact Lori Williams at (817) 473-0507.
By Appointment
Mansfield Mission Market:
Families, seniors or anyone in MISD who needs food is welcome to walk-in. Pets are provided for, as well. Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Mansfield Mission Center, 703 E. Broad, Thrift Store. For more information, call (817) 473-6650 or visit www.mansfieldmission.org.
Mondays
Sunrise Toastmasters Club:
Become the speaker and leader you want to be. 7:00-8:00 a.m., Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Canedy Community Room, 2700 E. Broad St. Email Gary Lockhart at [email protected].
Miracle Mondays:
We pray at no charge for people with any issues and teach others to pray for healing and wholeness. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Healing Place, 600 Strada Circle, Ste. 210. Bill Dasch, (817) 319-0129.
Second Tuesdays
Mansfield Garden Club Meeting:
Come grow with others learning about native and adaptive plants for North Texas from Sher Dunaway, a Tarrant County Master Gardener. 6:00-8:30 p.m., Chris W. Burkett Service Center, 620 S. Wisteria St. Sonya Bryant, (817) 266-4422.
Second Wednesdays
Mansfield Lions Club Meetings:
We work closely with MISD to provide free vision testing and eyeglasses to students who need them. Noon-1:00 p.m., Mansfield Methodist Medical Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 2700 E. Broad St. RSVP to Karen Williams, president, (817) 729-4978.
Second Thursdays
Business Unplugged:
Unplug from your social media for face-to-face networking, free food, drinks and music. 4:30-6:30 p.m., www.mansfieldchamber.org.