10/2
Chunk Your Junk and Shred Day:
Residents can bring old, bulky items that are too large to set out for regular curbside pickup from 8:00 a.m.-noon, Environmental Collection Center, 616 S. Wisteria. (817) 728-3655 or [email protected].
Bark & Rec Hikes:
Pairs participants with shelter dogs. Take a hike through Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, and bring
a dog from Mansfield’s Animal Care and Control Shelter. Sign up for 9:00-10:00 a.m. or 10:00-11:00 a.m. (817) 276-4799.
Gathering Hope:
An assembly of women who have been touched by pregnancy or infant loss. There will be an in-person and virtual event supporting the needs of women who deal with these types of losses. Visit https://www.gatheringhope.net/ for more information. (940) 268-5412.
10/12
UIL Region 5 Marching Band Contest:
Tuesday: Noon-9:00 p.m., Mansfield Vernon Newsom Stadium, 3700 E. Broad St. For information, call (817) 276-5200 or Mansfield Independent School District Performing Arts Department at (817) 299-7630.
10/15-10/31
Haunted Mansfield:
Various events throughout the city. For details, call (817) 728-3382 or visit https://www.visitmansfieldtexas.com/event/323/haunted-mansfield.
10/23
Texas Country Reporter Festival:
Enjoy arts, crafts and music from far and wide at the 25th annual festival with more than 250 booths and two food courts. Free. 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Courthouse Square, Waxahachie.
NOLA 5K:
Bring your blanket to lay out and listen to great music, and enjoy a taste of New Orleans as the sun begins to set. Saturday: 4:30-10:00 p.m., The LOT Downtown, 110 S. Main St.
10/29
Boo Bash:
Bring the family to the MAC for a night of trunk-or-treating and Halloween candy! 6:00-8:30 p.m., Mansfield Activity Center. By Appointment
MMC Free Food Market:
Families, seniors or anyone in MISD who needs access to food – even for their pets – is welcome to call. Groceries will be distributed in a drive-thru fashion. Monday: 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday: 8:00-10:00 a.m. Mansfield Mission Center, 703 E. Broad St. (817) 473-6650 or www.mansfieldmission.org.
Mondays
Sunrise Toastmasters Club:
Become the speaker and leader you want to be. 7:00-8:00 a.m., Methodist Mansfield Hospital, Canedy Community Room, 2700 E. Broad St. [email protected].
Miracle Mondays:
We pray over the phone for people with any issues and teach others to pray for healing and wholeness. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., The Healing Place, 600 Strada Circle, Ste. 210. Bill Dasch, (817) 319-0129.
Divorce Care:
Men and women who are going through a divorce, recently divorced or separated and in need of Christian support are welcome. 6:30-8:00 p.m., Building C, First United Methodist Church, 777 N. Walnut Creek. (817) 477-2287, ext. 231.
WPT Poker Tournament:
Come out and enjoy happy hour specials and a few rounds of poker during one of two sessions. 6:30 and 9:00 p.m., Fat Daddy’s Sports and Spirits Café, 781 W. Debbie Ln. Follow Fat Daddy’s on Twitter at @fatdaddyslive or visit www.fatdaddyslive.com.
Wednesdays-Mondays
Dog Park:
City of Mansfield’s Mans Best Field is open for small and large canines. 5:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., 610 W.
Broad St. (817) PAT-DOGS, www.mansbestfield.com or Instagram@mansbestfield.
Thursdays
Rotary Club of Mansfield Sunrise:
Meet with others living by the motto Service Above Self. 7:00-8:00 a.m., Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, 2700 E. Broad St. www.mansfieldrotarysunrise.org.
Saturdays and Sundays Through October
Farmers Market:
Visit our local farmers and craftspeople. Saturdays: 8:00 a.m.-noon, 703 E. Broad St.; Sundays: 8:00 a.m.-noon, The LOT Downtown, 110 S. Main St. www.mansfieldtxfarmersmarket.com.