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What’s happening around town?
Feb. 21-27
Sunday 21
ArtCentre Theatre will present “Evening Star Rising” through Feb. 27. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 3 p.m. Sundays. There will be book signing by playwright and novelist Lon E. Rogers after the Feb. 21 matinee. For tickets visit www.ArtCentreTheatre.com.
North Texas chamber chorus, The Texas Voices, will continue its seventh season of public concerts with “Latin Love: Poetry and Song from Latin America” at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, visit www.thetexasvoices.org or call 214-384-6336.
Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1919 Independence Pkwy.
The Plano Symphony Orchestra will continue the Family Symphony Sundays Series with Brass-A-Palooza at 2 p.m. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 can get hands-on education with the instrument petting zoo. For tickets, call 972-473-7262.
The Courtyard Theatre, 1501 Avenue H
Take the Polar Bear Plunge at Texas Pool at noon. Get your team together to sign up $50 worth of sponsors to benefit Texas Pool. For information visit www.texaspool.org
Texas Pool, 901 Springbrook Dr.
Monday 22
The bi-monthly Plano City Council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Regular meetings are open to the public. Requests for sign interpreters or other special services must be received 48 hours prior to the meeting date by calling the city secretary by 972-941-7120. For the meeting agenda, visit www.plano.gov.
Plano Municipal Center, Council Chambers, 1520 K Avenue
Baylor Regional Medical Center will host a blood drive from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sign up for a donation appointment at www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: baylorregional.
Baylor Regional Medical Center, Conference Room A/B
Tuesday 23
Plano Animal Services will neuter male cats for 5 cents each as part of Spay Day USA 2010 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Appointments must be made in advance for this 1-day event; call 972-769-4374. To qualify:cats must have written proof of current rabies vaccinations and must be in a pet carrier, labeled with the owner's name. If the cat is not current on vaccinations, shots can be given for $10.
Plano Animal Shelter, 4028 Plano Pkwy.
Put on your dancing shoes seniors for the weekly dance from 7-9:15 p.m. Ballroom winter dress code is dressy-casual for ladies and coat and tie or banded-collar shirt for men. Dance hosts will be on hand to dance with unescorted ladies, and refreshments will be served during breaks. For information call 972-941-7155 or visit www.planoseniorcenter.org.
Plano Senior Center, 401 16th St.
Wednesday 24
Faith Lutheran Church Plano will continue Holy Week and Easter services with Lent I Midweek with Vespers: Our Father, Who Art In Heaven at 7 p.m. For information call 972-423-7447 or visit www.faithplano.org
Faith Lutheran Church, 1701 E. Park Blvd.
Collin Creek Mall will spotlight leasing opportunities during its Retailer Open House from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Local businesses interested in leasing space at Collin Creek Mall to tour locations that are available for immediate occupancy. Call 972-422-1070 to arrange a personal tour.
Collin Creek Mall
The City of Plano and Elliott's Hardware present a free Do-It-Yourself Energy Efficiency Workshop from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This series of how-to seminars offers in-depth information about basic energy efficient adjustments in the home. Reservation is required and spaces are limited; call Melissa Baird at 972-769-4132 or email melissab@plano.gov to confirm availability.
Elliott's Hardware, 2049 Coit Rd.
Thursday 25
Plano seniors are invited to visit the new Allen Event Center to see the Allen Americans of the Central Hockey League take on the Laredo Bucks at 11 a.m. Bring money for snacks/lunch at the game. The course code is 107842. For information visit planoseniorcenter.org or call 972-941-7155.
Plano Senior Recreation Center, 401 16th St.
Heritage High School in Frischo will host “Keeping kids safe in a Wacky Wired World” with speaker Sgt. Chris Meehan of the Collin Co. Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the United States Secret Service. Everyone is invited to the event, which will begin at 6 p.m.
Heritage High School, 14040 Eldorado Pkwy., Frisco
Bring your friends or family to come out and enjoy a senior movie night from 6:30-7:50 p.m. Feb. 18 or 1-2:50 p.m. Feb. 19. The day's movie is "Imagine That." For more details call 972-941-7155 or visit www.planoseniorcenter.org.
Plano Senior Center, 401 16th St.
Wylie Preparatory Academy will have informational meetings for all interested families: 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m. March 10 and 7 p.m. April 5. For information call 972-442-1388 or visit wylieprep.com.
4131 Skyview Court, Wylie
Friday 26
To conclude its month-long celebration of African American History Month, Collin College will host a Soul Food Luncheon from noon-1:30 p.m. The event is free. The annual Soul Food Luncheon is an opportunity to partake of savory fare and to celebrate the impact of African Americans in the community and in American culture. Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish of their own to share.
CC Conference Center, 2800 Spring Creek Pkwy.
Saturday 27
The Allen Special Olympics dinner and auction will be from 6-11 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. For information contact Lisa Grantham at 972-727-0570, ext. 135; email lisa_grantham@allenisd.org; or visit www.olympics13@tx.rr.com.
Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
The city of Plano and Elliott's Hardware present a free Do-It-Yourself Energy Efficiency Workshop from 9-10 a.m. This series of how-to seminars offers in-depth information about basic energy efficient adjustments in the home. Reservation is required and spaces are limited; call Melissa Baird at 972-769-4132 or email melissab@plano.gov to confirm availability.
Elliott's Hardware, 2049 Coit Rd.
The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Dallas Chapter, will be launching a new educational opportunity, “Teens/Tweens: Coping with a Loved One with Dementia,” that focuses on educating 11-15 year olds whose parent, grandparent or other loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. The first class will be 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m For information or to enroll, contact Sydney Farrier at 214-540-2407.
Friends Place Adult Day Services,1960 Nantucket Dr., Richardson
The Dallas Area Romance Authors will meet at 9:30 a.m. The February presentation will be “Writing Divas - How to Self-Edit and Work With An Editor” by P.N. Elrod. For information call Alisha Paige at 214-448-2364 or visit www.dallasromanceauthors.com.
Holiday Inn Select, Central/Campbell, Richardson
Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries, Inc. will present a special Learn-N session from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. covering the topics, “Using Familysearch.org Research Outlines to Guide Your Research” and “Genealogy – Started.” The session is free, but a donation of $10.00 would be appreciated. Space is limited; to pre-register, e-mail s-lcosper@juno.com. For information, visit www.genealogyfriends.org.
Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd.
Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries, Inc. presents a special Learn-N session from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Two subjects will be discussed: Carol Hofer will present “Using Familysearch.org Research Outlines to Guide Your Research” and Barbara Coakley will present “Genealogy – Getting Started.” Space is limited; to pre-register e-mail s-lcosper@juno.com. For information visit www.genealogyfriends.org.
Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd.
The Plano Symphony Orchestra Concert, featuring Tony Awards: Broadway's Greatest Nights, will begin at 8:15 p.m. For tickets or information call 972-473-7262.
Eisemann Center, Richardson
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