2/2
The Mansfield ISD Spelling Bee:
The district spelling bee will include the student champions from each MISD elementary, intermediate and middle school. The winner will advance to the Star-Telegram Regional Spelling Bee to represent the district. Cost: Free. 9:00 a.m., MISD Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane.
2/9
Reparations:
Presented by Poised Productions, this groundbreaking stage play gives the audience a glimpse of what it could possibly look like if African-American descendants of slaves were each awarded 1.2 million dollars. The question on everyone’s mind is, “What will they do with the money?” Reparations will ignite conversations as many thought-provoking opinions are shared on stage for the audience to digest. Cost: $25. 7:30-10:00 p.m., Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St.
2/13
Valentine Quilling:
For ages 18-plus. Discover the art of paper quilling, while making a small gift for a loved one. Learn how to make various shapes out of paper strips that you can combine into beautiful designs and take home your finished project. All supplies will be provided. Cost: Free, but registration is required. 6:00-7:00 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St. For more information, call: (817) 728-3690.
2/22
2.22.24 Tutu 2.2 Fun Run:
A 2.2-mile tutu fun run. It’s too too cute and too too silly to miss! No chip timing, but prizes for the runners who are too too cute, too too slow, most creative tutus and too many more to count! Free, but registration required. 6:00 p.m., McKnight Park East, 700 U.S. Highway 287 North.
2/24
HBCU Fair & Black Business Expo:
This event will expose high school students in Mansfield ISD and the surrounding areas to HBCUs and local Black-owned businesses. Cost: Free. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1188 W. Broad St., Ste. 500.
Venues, Vendors & Vibes Mansfield Event Expo:
Bringing together all the best local event venues and vendors. This expo is perfect for professional event planners, brides-to-be or anyone planning a party or special occasion. Cost: Free. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., The Lot Downtown, 110 S. Main St.
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., wwwmansfieldchamber.org.