TO DO LIST
March & April events
COMPILED BY KASEY SALISBURY
MARCH 10 AND 17, 24, 31, APRIL 7: GET HELPWITH TAXES On each Thursday through Tax Day on April 18, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be o ering free tax return help for senior citizens and low- to moderate- income individuals as well as anyone else who may need assistance. An appointment is required; to make an appointment, call the library or send an email to southlakelibrary@ ci.southlake.tx.us. 2-6 p.m. Free. Southlake Public Library, third oor, 1400 Main St., Southlake. 817-748-8243. www.cityofsouthlake.com/93/Library 17 CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY ON A TRAIN The Grapevine Vintage Railroad is o ering a ride on the “Kiss Me, I’m Irish Express” to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. A ticket includes Irish food, two glasses of Texas beer served in a souvenir mug and Irish music. This event is for those age 21 and older only. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Price TBA. Cotton Belt Railroad Historic District, 705. S. Main St., Grapevine. 817-410-3185. www.bit.ly/3oVmLr5 22 LEARN ABOUT NATIVE NORTH TEXAS PLANTS Hosted by Keep Grapevine Beautiful,
The Westin Dallas Southlake, 1200 E. Hwy. 114, Southlake. 817-949-7064. www.carrolleducationfoundation.org 09 EXPERIENCE CELTIC TRADITIONS The annual Grapevine Lake Celtic Heritage Festival and Highland Games honors Scottish and Irish culture with traditional musical and dance performances, shopping, and food and beer. Attendees will be able to cheer on kilt-wearing athletes as they compete in the Highland Games, a series of nine di erent ancient-style strength competitions. Proceeds from the event will bene t the Grapevine Shield Foundation. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. $25 (per car). Meadowmere Park, 3000 Meadowmere Lane, Grapevine. 469-742-1159. www.grapevineceltic.com 09 CELEBRATE EASTER The Colleyville Parks and Recreation Department is throwing a Bunny Brunch & Lunch to celebrate Easter with area families. The event will include food, an egg hunt with prizes, a petting zoo, pony rides, photos with the Easter Bunny, in atable slides and more. 9-11 a.m. (brunch), 1-3 p.m. (lunch). $7. Colleyville Center, 5301 Riverwalk Drive, Colleyville. 817-503-1180. www.colleyville.com/ residents/special-events
this month’s Eco Talks event will focus on plants that thrive in the North Texas region and how to care for them. 7-8 p.m. Free (admission). The REC of Grapevine, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine. www.gograpevine.com/event/ marchlecture APRIL 0 2 GO FISHING In an early celebration of Arbor Day, the city of Colleyville is inviting families to spend a day shing at the Colleyville Nature Center’s freshly stocked pond. Prizes will be awarded for catches to youth age 16 and under, and free T-shirts and trees will be given out while supplies last. 9 a.m.-noon. Free (admission). Colleyville Nature Center, 100 Mill Wood Drive, Colleyville. www.bit.ly/3rQLWgu 08 SUPPORT CARROLL ISD TEACHERS Dress up in your best “Friday Night Fever” dancing attire for this disco-themed gala to raise money for the Carroll Education Foundation, a nonpro t that supplements funding for Carroll ISD teachers. The event will include food from over 18 Southlake-area restaurants, drinks, dancing, ra es, and live and silent auctions. 6:30-10 p.m. $150.
MARCH 25 26
CELEBRATE SOUTHLAKE ARIA AMPHITHEATER
The annual two-day Celebrate Southlake festival is a partnership between the city and The Mayor’s Alliance of Unity and Culture. On March 25, the Community Dinner Savor Southlake invites residents to dine with neighbors and enjoy games, live entertainment and activities. On March 26, the Spirit of Southlake showcase will feature various cultural performances. 6-8 p.m. (March 25), 3-6 p.m. (March 26). Free (admission). Aria Amphitheater, 285 Shady Oaks Drive, Southlake. www.celebratesouthlake.com (Courtesy city of Southlake)
Find more or submit Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
8
COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER • COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM
Powered by FlippingBook