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Christmas Tree Drop-Off:
Drop off live Christmas trees to be mulched. There will be a self-service trailer for drop-off near the Home Depot Garden Center. No flocked or artificial trees, as they cannot be recycled. Cost: Free for Mansfield residents. Home Depot, 1725 N. U.S. 287.
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Candle Making (17+):
Learn how to melt, pour wax, add a splash of color and scent to make your own unique candle. All supplies provided. Registration required. Cost: Free, but registration required (www.mansfieldtexas.gov/Calendar). 6:00-7:00 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.
1/16
A, B, C’s of Medicare (18+):
Have questions about Medicare and don’t know what or who to ask? Here’s your opportunity to ask those questions in a casual setting. Join a representative who will discuss your rights, options and entitlements, so you can make informed decisions about Medicare. Cost: Free; no registration required. Noon-1:00 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.
1/18
MLK Parade and Celebration:
Don’t miss the annual parade and celebration honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. showcasing talent from the Grand Prairie ISD and recognizing community leaders. Cost: Free. City Hall, 300 W. Main St. and continues to David Daniels Elementary School, 801 SW 19th St. For more information, call (972) 237-4760.
1/21
Jewelry Making (18+):
Discover the art of jewelry making in this hands-on class. Learn the basics of designing and creating your own unique piece of jewelry to keep for yourself or give as a gift. All supplies provided. Cost: Free; registration required (mansfieldtexas.gov/Calendar). 6:00-7:00 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria 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, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Mansfield Mission Center, 78 Regency Parkway (park and enter around the back of the building). For details, 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].
Toastmasters Club Meeting:
Noon-1:00 p.m., The Grandview in Mansfield, 2201 Heritage Pkwy. https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/28678015-mansfield-tx-pros-club.
Bilingual Story Time:
Children 3-6 years old, both English and Spanish speakers, with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays and rhymes in both English and Spanish. This story time fosters emergent literacy, reinforces group listening skills and allows children to become familiar with a second language. 10:30 a.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.
Tuesdays
Story Time for Tots:
Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays and rhymes introducing toddlers and parents to developmentally appropriate literature and related activities. This introduces group listening skills and provides interaction with others. Cost: Free; no registration. 10:30-11:00 a.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.
Wednesdays
Family Playtime:
Come for open playtime in our Family Place Library area. Bring your young children (0-5 years) to play with others while building skills through play. Parents are required to remain with children at all times. No registration required. 11:00 a.m.-noon, Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.
Thursdays
Chess Club:
Learn to play, or brush up on skills. All ages/levels welcome. Cost: Free; no registration. 6:00-7:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria St.
Second Thursdays-Saturdays
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off:
The Environmental Collection Center (ECC) is the city’s permanent drop-off facility for unwanted household hazardous materials (anything with a warning label), electronics and recyclable. Thursday and Friday: 3:00-7:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 616 S. Wisteria St.