4/2 and 4/9
AARP Tax Help:
Bring your documents and get help filing. By appointment only. DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. Call (972) 230-9661 to schedule. Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd. Call (972) 780-5052 to schedule.
4/5
Operation: Clean Duncanville:
Dispose of brush, bulk items, electronics and documents, then join the community cleanup. Free to Duncanville residents. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 206 James Collins Blvd.
Spring Business Workshop:
Learn to get woman- or minority-owned certified. Free. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., DeSoto Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. Register at desoto.rja.revize.com/forms/10983.
4/9
DeSoto Artist Lab Residency Program Meet and Greet:
See the unveiling of the new Corner Theater Mural, and learn about the program. 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Corner Theater, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
4/10
Mayor’s Quarterly 360:
Find out what’s happening in DeSoto. 6:30-7:30 p.m., 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
4/11
Adult Recess:
Relive the glory days of gym class with a variety of games for adults. Free. 6:00-8:00 p.m., Virginia Weaver Park, 631 Somerset Dr., Cedar Hill.
4/12
Easter Egg-stravaganza:
Try to find the golden egg! Live DJ, bounce houses and face painting. Free. 8:00-11:00 a.m., Zeiger Park, 405 Eagle Dr., DeSoto.
Cedar Hill Beautification and Arbor Day Celebration:
Come for the tree giveaway, and help clean up. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trl.
Spring Health and Wellness Event:
This 3K walk, health fair and line dancing competition is presented by Pink Diamonds. Free. 7:00 a.m.-noon, Beckley Saner Recreation Center, 114 W. Hobson Ave., Dallas.
Easter Eggstravaganza:
12,000 eggs are waiting for you. Free. 11:00 a.m.-noon, Armstrong Park, 100 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
4/19
Everything Teen Expo:
Workshops, games, activities and resources designed for teens. Free. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Town Center, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto. Register at desototexas.gov/teenexpo.
Community Science Workshop:
Learn how to protect endangered species, prevent disease and use your cell phone to collect data for science. Free. 11:00 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W. FM 1382, Cedar Hill.
4/23
Faith Leaders Quarterly Breakfast:
Connect and collaborate with other faith leaders and city officials. 8:30-10:00 a.m., DeSoto Civic Center, Bluebonnet Room,
211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
4/26
Egg-stravaganza:
Learn how chicks survive inside and much more. Free. 11:00 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W. FM 1382, Cedar Hill.
Street Dance – Motown in Downtown:
Dance along to The Private Orchid Band playing Motown favorites. Free. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Historic Downtown Cedar Hill.
A Night of Jazz:
Enjoy the sounds of several different performers. $25-$35. 7:00 p.m., DeSoto Corner Theater, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Thursdays in April
Food Trucks in the Park:
Come to Signature Park for different trucks and live music each week in April. Free to attend. 5:00-8:00 p.m., 450 Pioneer Trl.
Fridays
Duncanville Lions Club Lunch:
Cost of lunch is around $12. 11:45 a.m., Lions Club Building, 210 Lions Trail.
Third Saturdays
Duncan Switch Saturday Street Market:
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Main and Center streets, Duncanville. The event includes vendors, food and fun.