2/1
Stars & S’mores:
Come for the campfire, stargazing and guided night hikes in the canyon. $30-$35. 6:00-9:00 p.m., Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W. FM 1382, Cedar Hill. Advanced ticket required: dogwood.audubon.org/events/stars-and-smores.
2/2
Karaoke and Krafting to ’90s Hits:
Sing while doing crafts. $44.44. 5:00-7:00 p.m., 214 Main St., Duncanville.
2/5-4/9
AARP Tax Help:
Bring your documents, and get help filing. Every Wednesday, by appointment only. DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. Call (972) 230-9661 to schedule.
2/6
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast:
Come pray for Cedar Hill. 7:30-9:00 a.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd.
District Spelling Bee:
See who gets the last word. 6:30-9:00 p.m., DeSoto High School Auditorium, 600 Eagle Dr.
2/9
Super Sunday Watch Party:
Watch the big game at a great venue. $15-$30. 4:00-10:00 p.m., Artis Event Center, 160 Seahawk Dr., DeSoto. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.
2/15
Great Backyard Bird Count:
Dogwood Canyon, Parks and Rec and the Traphene Hickman Library team up to teach you how to identify birds and build a feeder. Free. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Signature Park, 450 Pioneer Trl., Cedar Hill.
African-Americans and Labor:
A Black History Month discussion featuring guest speakers, singing and Miss DFW Karrington Bennett. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
2/22
We Rise! Women’s Conference:
Join for a day of empowerment, inspiration and connection with other women. $25. 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m., DeSoto Civic Center, 211 Pleasant Run Rd.
2/26
Expressions of Us:
CHISD and the CHISD Education Foundation present the State of the District. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 1533 High Pointe Ln., Cedar Hill.
Second Tuesdays
Super Seeders Garden Club:
Free. 10:00 a.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 405 Pioneer Trl., Cedar Hill. (Sept.-May, yearly).
D.A.W.G.-Dallas Area Writers Group:
Improve your writing and finish your novel! Free. 7:00-8:30 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
Cedar Hill Lions Club Meetings:
Noon, Good Shepherd Church, 915 Straus Rd.
Caregiver Support Group:
2:00-3:30 p.m., Friends Place Adult Day Services, 1232 W. Belt Line Rd., DeSoto. For more information, call (972) 274-2484.
Tuesdays-Thursdays
Mr. Inks Art Class:
For ages 10-15. $25/monthly or $10/drop-in. 5:00-6:00 p.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill.
First Thursdays
Adult Game Night:
Free. 6:00-7:30 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
Second Thursdays
Creative Circle:
Bring a project you’re working on, and give yourself the gift of time. Free. 6:00-7:30 p.m., DeSoto Public Library, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd., DeSoto.
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.