Murphy, Texas
Collin County
American Legion looking for new members
The American Legion is hosting a new and renewed membership drive.
For more information or to discuss qualifications, call 972-423-5423.
Mental illness alliance holding weekly groups
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Collin County is sponsoring a new weekly recovery support group, “NAMI Connection” for persons with mental illnesses from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Aug. 6 at 2600 Ave. K, Room #135, Plano.
For more information, call 972-922-5095 or visit the Web site namicco.org.
Education specialist to explain state board’s role
The next meeting of the Texas Democratic Women of Collin County will be held at 6:45 p.m. July 28 at Collin College Preston Ridge Campus 9700 Wade Blvd., Frisco - Founders Hall, Shawnee Room F148.
Speakers will be Dot Pitts and Judy Gasser. They will explain the role of the Texas Board of Education and how decisions by the board affect what is taught in Texas public schools.
Pitts is an independent instructional specialist, and Gasser is a veteran teacher and school administrator.
Congressman to address Republican women
The Golden Corridor Republican Women will hear from U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson at 6:45 p.m. Aug. 7 at Parkway Hills Baptist Church, 2700 Dallas Pkwy. in Plano.
For more information on the group, visit the Web site www.gcrw.org.
Coping with anger topic of bereavement lunch
Larry Barber, a licensed professional counselor and director of CounselingWorks and GriefWorks, will speak on “Coping with Anger in Loss” at the July 28 bereavement luncheon hosted by the Visiting Nurse Association of Collin County.
The lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Grand Texas Seniors Community at 2491 Country View Ln. in McKinney. The lunch is free, but reservations are requested and can be made by calling VNA of Collin County at 214-733-5500.
Garland
Teen Trendsetter seminar set for teens
New Beginning Center is hosting a conference for teens July 21 to 25.
The Teen Trendsetter conference is free for all high school students.
Lunch will be provided.
The conference will be held at North Garland Baptist Fellowship Church, 5840 N. Garland Ave.
For more information, contact Becky George at bgeorge@newbeginningcenter.org.
Children On Stage presents ‘Seussical the Musical’
Garland Civic Theatre’s Children On Stage will present a production of “Seussical the Musical” July 24 to Aug. 3.
All shows are at the Patty Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. in Garland.
Tickets are $14 for Thursdays and matinees and $15 for the Friday and Saturday evening performances.
Visit the Garland Civic Theatre Web site at www.garlandcivictheatre.org or call 972-485-8884 for additional information.
Family violence prevention program coming in October
A half-day Family Violence Prevention Summit will be held Oct. 1 at the Garland ISD Special Events Center at 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd.
Cost is $10 per person.
Attendees will learn to recognize signs of domestic violence and how to implement a family violence prevention program in the workplace.
Registration is available online at www.newbeginningcenter.org or by calling 972-272-7551 ext. 0.
Richardson
Square dance group hosting free barbecue dinner
Texas Reelers – a square dance group – will host a free barbecue dinner and introduction to modern square dance Aug. 4.
The dinner is open to everyone, however reservations are required, organizers said.
Call 972-502-2296 or 972-235-1400 for more information, to make a reservation and for location of the event.
For more information the Web site www.texasreelers.org.
The Texas Reelers meet at the Richardson Senior Citizens Center, 820 W. Arapaho in Richardson.
Eisemann going through ‘Menopause’ this summer
“Menopause The Musical” will open at the Eisemann Center July 25 and run through Sept. 28.
The off-Broadway hit, will be performed by a local cast. Single tickets are $45.
The Eisemann Center’s Country-wide Theatre is located at 2351 Performance Dr. in Richardson.
For more information visit the Web site www.eisemanncenter.com.
Wylie
Moms & More meets monthly
Moms & More invites all moms, dads, nannies and grandparents from Wylie and the surrounding communities to meet for fellowship and interaction, the first Thursday of every month.
For more information and meeting location, call Shannon Morris at 972-461-0995 or visit the Web site www.wyliemomsandmore.org.
Wylie Flower Shop saluting past, present soldiers
During the month of July, Wylie Flower and Gift Shop will use their display windows to honor America’s servicemen, past and present.
The shop will honor the soldiers by displaying their photographs.
“Please bring in a photo during the month of July, and we will display it proudly for the town to see,” said owner Pam Wells.
Wylie Flower and Gift is located at 129 N. Ballard Ave. For more information, call 972-442-5837.
Library book, movie club to discuss ‘haunting’ story
The Smith Public Library’s Adults Fourth Monday Book & Summer Movie Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. July 28 at the library.
The group will be discussing “Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson.
The library is located at 800 Thomas St. adjacent to Burnett Junior High School and Community Park.
Library hours are noon to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
For more information, visit the Web site www.wylietexas.gov/library or call 972-442-7566.
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