Following Amelia Earhart’s famous transatlantic flight in 1932, American women grew interested in aviation. In 1929, Ninety-Nines, a group open to all female pilots, formed. From 117 invitations, 99 ladies became charter members. With rumblings of WWII, these women wondered how to help. The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, drove deep […]
For years, do-it-yourself enthusiasts have searched for ways to turn discarded wooden pallets into furniture, signs or even backsplashes for kitchens. Available for free or at a low cost, they are ideal to use as the base for a backyard garden. After acquiring your wooden pallets, remove nails and any broken boards. Clean and […]
Possibly one of the best things to come out of the last challenging few years has been a resurgence in the popularity of board games and, in turn, family game nights. You may have jumped on that bandwagon and are now looking for a few new ideas to add to your family favorites. Or, […]
Ashley Bowman was born and raised in Weatherford. After graduating college with a pre-med degree, she received a position in a commercial real estate office. “I grew up fast, taking care of my siblings,” she divulged. “I’ve always had a ‘put others before yourself’ attitude and felt this job would be an opportunity to […]
3/1-3/31 Grow at Clark Gardens: Throughout the month of March, guests can enjoy art, gardening and more. March 25: Grow at Clark Gardens 2023 Vendor Market: Peruse vendors and partake in children’s activities and education stations. 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Rd. (940) 682-4856, clarkgardens.org. 3/4 Art in Action: The public can […]
3/4 Getzendaner Proactive Run: Sign up for the competitive 5K or the 1-mile fun run. $15-$25. 7:00-9:15 a.m., Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave. Register at raceroster.com/events/2023/64043/getzendaner-proactive-run. 3/11 Teens Dungeons and Dragons: Join the beginning of the adventure. Free. 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Sims Library, 515 W. Main St. 3/17-3/26 Tulipalooza: Come see the beautiful flowers, and […]
3/2 Mayor’s Quarterly 360 Meeting: Learn about what is happening in DeSoto. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 3/4 Citywide Block Party: Come out and meet your neighbors with games and activities. Free. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill. City of DeSoto 74th Birthday Celebration: […]
3/23-4/1 Ellis County Stock Show & Rodeo: Supporting the 4-H and FFA youth of Ellis County. Multiple events scheduled daily. 2300 Hwy. 287 N., Waxahachie. Learn more at ecyexpo.com. 3/25 North Ellis County Market: A showcase of businesses around the community and what they have to offer. Free for attendees. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Red […]
3/4 FFA Tune Up Show & Auction: Show: 9:00 a.m.; auction: noon, FFA Ag Barn, 1851 Mockingbird Ln. 3/6 Parenting Workshop Series: A series of workshops for parents, covering timely parenting topics. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ovilla United Methodist Church, 1403 Red Oak Creek Rd., Ovilla. For information, call (972) 617-8840. 3/18 Spring Craft Show & Market: Benefiting the MHS […]
3/5 “Bold and Majestic”: The Mansfield Philharmonic presents Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ Overture to “L’Amant Anonyme” (Symphony No. 2 in D Major), Siobhan Cassidy Robinson’s – In Isolation (2020) World Premiere, Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat Major, K. 495 Joshua Gandy, horn and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92. Free. 7:00 p.m., First Methodist […]
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