8/23-9/19
Clear the Shelters 2021:
Burleson Animal Shelter participates in a nationwide adoption event to help find loving homes for animals in need. Tuesday-Friday: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Burleson Animal Shelter, 775 SE John Jones Dr. For more information, call (817) 426-9283 or visit [email protected].
9/1-9/30
BTX Best Fest:
Discover new flavors as Burleson restaurants submit culinary creations inspired by State Fair foods. Complete your passport for a chance to win a gift card to a participating local restaurant. www.burlesontx.com/BTXBestFest.
9/4
BPD Open House:
Bring the entire family to the Police Department’s open house. Explore police vehicles, SWAT trucks, police motorcycles and get information on keeping your family safe. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., 1161 SW Wilshire Blvd. Call (817) 426-9913 or visit www.burlesontx.com/1769/Police-Department-Open-House.
9/11
Red Chair Lecture:
Houston-based sculptor Michelle O’Michael will discuss her public tower sculptures recently installed in Arlington. Sponsored by Hill College – Burleson and Friends of Russell Farm Art Center. 7:00 p.m., Russell Farm, 405 W. CR 714. www.burlesontx.com/1215/Russell-Farm.
Old Town Picture Show:
Bring lawn chairs and watch the new Tom and Jerry on the big screen with friends and family. Free event. Movie begins at sunset. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza. www.burlesontx.com.
9/14
Medicare Options & Info:
For those nearing 65, join other seniors to learn more about Medicare. 2:00-3:30 p.m., Burleson Senior Activity Center, 216 SW Johnson. For more information, call (817) 295-6611 or visit www.burlesontx.com/320/Senior-Activity-Center.
9/16
Playing 42:
Learn how to play this popular game with other seniors. Free class but must call to register. Burleson Senior Activity Center, 216 SW Johnson. For more information, call (817) 295-6611 or visit www.burlesontx.com/320/Senior-Activity-Center.
9/18
Be Healthy Run:
Burleson’s ninth annual fun run and walk. Registration ends on 9/12. Register online. Packet pick up begins at 6:00 a.m. 1K: 8:00 a.m.; 10K: 8:15 a.m.; 5K: 8:30 a.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, 141 W. Renfro. For more information, call (817) 426-9113 or visit www.burlesontx.com/events.
Old Town Picture Show:
Bring lawn chairs and watch Raya and the Last Dragon on the big screen with friends and family. Free event. Movie begins at sunset. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza. www.burlesontx.com.
9/23
Flu Shots:
Provided by Super Value Pharmacy, seniors can get flu shots. Call to register. 10:00-11:30 a.m., Burleson Senior Activity Center, 216 SW Johnson. For more information, call (817) 295-6611 or visit
www.burlesontx.com/320/Senior-Activity-Center.
9/25
Old Town Picture Show:
Bring lawn chairs and watch Footloose on the big screen. Free event. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza. For more information, visit www.burlesontx.com.
10/3
150th Anniversary Celebration:
First Baptist Church of Lillian celebrates 150 years of ministry. 10:00 a.m., First Baptist Church, 10552 CR 519, Lillian, TX. (817) 790-5757 or www.fbcoflillian.com.
First and Third Wednesdays
Senior Bingo:
Have fun and win prizes twice each month. 10:00 a.m., Burleson Senior Activity Center, 216 SW Johnson. www.burlesontx.com/320/Senior-Activity-Center or (817) 295-661.
Saturdays
Open Art Saturday:
Join Tom Sale, Hill College art professor, for free and open-to-all studio art sessions. Each week features a different theme. No registration required. Artists must provide their own materials for sketching or painting. Visit the website for details. 9:00 a.m.-noon, Russell Farm, 405 W. CR 714. www.burlesontx.com/1215/Russell-Farm.