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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. Duncanville Public Library, 201 James Collins Blvd. Call (972) 780-5052 to schedule.
3/1
Cedar Hill Block Party:
A day of community, fun, food and celebration. Free. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd.
3/7
Sneaker Ball 2.0 Masquerade Party:
The Senior Senate presents this annual event. $50. 6:00-10:00 p.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd.,
Cedar Hill.
3/8
Blood Cancer in the Black Community:
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society hosts this educational event. Free. 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trl., Cedar Hill.
Princess Tea Party:
Meet your favorite Disney princesses and some of the princes, too. $15 per child; $10 per adult. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Duncanville Rec Center, 201 James Collins Blvd.
3/10
Red Cross Blood Drive:
Give the gift of life. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 201 James Collins Blvd., Duncanville.
3/11
Skulls and Furs With Cedar Hill State Park:
Ranger Will teaches about the wildlife in your backyard and has touchable skulls and furs. Free. 10:00 a.m.-noon, Traphene Hickman Library,
450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
D.A.W.G.-Dallas Area Writers Group Goodbye Party:
This is the final farewell for the group after 20 years. Free. 7:00-8:30 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
3/15
5K Shamrock Shake and Fun Run:
Wear your green and get healthy for St. Patrick’s Day. $20. 8:00 a.m.-noon, Zeiger Park, 405 Eagle Dr., DeSoto.
Intro to Bird Feeding:
How to attract birds year-round and keep the squirrels out. Free. 11:00 a.m.-noon, Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, 1206 W. FM 1382, Cedar Hill.
3/21
Lights Out Texas!
This film event teaches how to make night skies safer for migratory birds. Free. 5:30-9:00 p.m., Traphene Hickman Library, 450 Pioneer Trail, Cedar Hill.
3/22
Viper Auto Expo 5:
This car show is presented by the students of Village Tech. Village Tech School, 402 Danieldale Rd., Duncanville.
Community Health Day:
Show up for a community health day featuring screenings, local vendors, food and activities. Free. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., University of North Texas at Dallas, Campus Hall, 7400 University Hills Blvd., Dallas, TX 75241.
Party In the Park:
Meet your neighbors and city officials with food, drinks and games. Free. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Crawford Park, 401 Strauss Rd., Cedar Hill.
Spoken Word the Knock Out 2:
An incredible lineup of poets performing live. $25. 7:00 p.m., Corner Theater, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays
DeSoto Lions Club:
Serve your community. Noon, Acapulco Restaurant, 200 E. Belt Line Rd.
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.
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.