9/5-9/7
Annual Book Sale:
Presented by the Friends of the Duncanville Public Library. Thursday: Preview for Friends members: 5:00-7:00 p.m.; Friday: Noon-5:30 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (1/2 price 1:00-3:30 p.m.) Cash only. 201 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
9/6
That’s Sew Creative Fashion Show Finale:
Come out and join Chelita and the DeSoto residents as they walk the walk! Enjoy the designs they have created in this fashion showcase extravaganza. All are welcome! 6:00-7:30 p.m., DeSoto Corner Theater, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
9/14
Best Southwest Emergency Preparedness Fair:
Prepare for emergencies. Protect yourself. Protect your family. Visit with local organizations at the indoor info booths. Explore fire and police equipment outside. Take home safety info and giveaways. Win free prizes. Free event for all ages. 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cedar Hill Alan E. Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill.
Animal Encounters at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center:
Meet one of our animal ambassadors up close and personal at the Nature Nook inside our Visitor Center. Free. 11:00-11:30 a.m., Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W. FM 1382, Cedar Hill.
9/16
City of Duncanville Mexican Independence Day Celebration:
Parade, El Grito, music, food and fun. Free. 4:00-10:00 p.m., Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd.
9/19
Hispanic Heritage Festival:
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic heritage. Experience the richness of Latino culture through music, dance and delicious cuisine. All ages welcome. Free. Held in the Multi-Purpose Rooms (lower level) and Signature Park. 6:30-8:00 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
9/21
Hispanic Heritage Festival:
Immerse yourself in the rich traditions, music, dance and flavors of the Hispanic community. Bring your lawn chairs and prepare for an evening full of live music, great food, a variety of vendors and fun for the entire family. Free. 6:00-9:30 p.m., Grimes Park, 501 E. Wintergreen Rd., DeSoto.
9/30
Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce’s Last Gasp of Summer Golf Tournament:
Individual golfer: $150; foursome: $550. Registration and lite breakfast: 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start: 9:00 a.m.; lunch awards and giveaways: 1:15 p.m., Tangle Ridge Golf Club, 818 Tangle Ridge Dr., Grand Prairie. Sign up at https://charitygolftoday.com/event?e=9653&ce=6cdc11.
10/4-10/5
The Play That Goes Wrong:
Dinner theater featuring this play by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields. Enjoy a side-splitting comedy where things are going from bad to utterly ridiculous. Appropriate for ages over 8 years. Includes dinner and dessert. Doors open and dinner service begins: 6:15. Show starts: 7:00 p.m., Park Meadows Church, 3350 N. Hwy. 77, Waxahachie. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit www.parkmeadows.org/tickets or call (972) 937-0073 for more information.
10/12
4th Annual Pink Diamonds Community Bike Ride:
Benefits Pink Diamonds Survivors of Cancer Inc. The event will include a community health fair and screenings. $15-$35. Ride starts: 8:00 a.m., D.L. Hopkins Jr. Senior Center, 206 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville. For more information, visit https://www.pinkdiamondbikeride.com/.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas at the Library:
Talk with a representative from Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas. Discover job opportunities, find out about career advancement workshops and get news on weekly hiring events. 10:00 a.m.-noon, DeSoto Public Library,
211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., Ste. C, DeSoto.
Wednesdays
Free Lunch:
1:00 p.m., Good Shepherd Church (enter on the side of the building opposite the steeple), 915, Old Straus Rd., Cedar Hill. For more information, call the church office at (972) 291-4528.
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.