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8/27/2026 11:30 AM (CST) Touchmarks Retirement Planning Series

Touchmark at Emerald Lakes Matusik — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:00 Z

Planning for the future starts with the right information. Join us for Touchmark at Emerald Lakes Retirement Planning Series, designed to help you make informed decisions about senior living, finances, and planning for the years ahead.

Step Two: Prepare Your Home to Move on August 27

Preparing to move doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Join Touchmark for lunch as we share practical tips for getting your home ready for a move and hear a firsthand perspective from a Touchmark resident and her daughter about their family's journey to senior living. Then, stay for a Chico's Fashion Show and Happy Hour at 1 pm - a fun opportunity to experience the welcoming lifestyle at Touchmark!

RSVP online at https://mckinney.touchmark.com/retirementplanning or by calling 972-787-2801.

8/27/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Public Relations Legend to Speak at Allen Library

Tom Keener — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:30:00 Z

Public relations icon and esteemed member of the late Lady Bird Johnsons brain trust, Martha Tiller will share stories of her fascinating life at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 27, at the Allen Public Library. A longtime witness and participant to history, Tiller was a staff assistant on an Emmy Award winning program for CBS Television in New York City and later Asst. to the Producer of the popular TV show PASSWORD with Goodson-Todman Productions. Returning to Texas, she worked for Texas governor John Connally and served as Communication Director for the Texas Fine Arts Commission in Austin from 1967 to 1969. Later, she was the press and social secretary to Lady Bird Johnson, assisting in her efforts beautify Austins Town Lake (now Lady Bird Lake) and protect wildflowers along Texas Highways. Prior to this she was Executive Assistant to President Lyndon B. Johnson.

In 1976, Martha moved to Dallas where she started her own firm, Martha Tiller Public Relations. Tiller not only appeared in two episodes of the popular television series Dallas, she also convinced the shows producers to feature Dallas elites as extras. In 1993, she escorted Anthony Kennedy Shriver to the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, where he was the first member of the Kennedy family to visit this iconic institution.

The library is located at 300 N. Allen Dr. Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.

8/28/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Texas Pinners Conference and Expo

Noel Hampton — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

WHO: ?Texas Pinners Conference - Pinterest-inspired conference and expo featuring 200 top business contributors.

WHAT: Pinners Conference is excited to host its Pinterest-inspired conference on Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Attendees can learn, create, connect and shop the latest DIY trends inspired by creativity and passion for craft-making. The two-day conference and expo will provide 100+ Pinterest-based classes taught by experts in DIY, home décor, food arts, fashion, beauty, self-improvement, party-planning, photography and a full tradeshow floor with over 300 vendors. Visit tx.pinnersconference.com for more information. To stay updated with the Pinners Conference in Texas, check out @pinnersconf on all platforms. Dont forget to follow the #PinnersTX and #pinnersconf to follow this event!

WHEN: The event will occur Friday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: TexasPinners Conference will be hosted at Will Rogers Memorial Center, located at 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.

COST: General admission is $10 and includes access to the tradeshow shopping floor. Children 8 and under are free. Class materials sold separately. Multi-day passes are available.

SPONSORS: The Home Depot, Ryobi, Chalk Couture, Joanns, Plaid Crafts, Texas Appliances, Janome and MakerFlo Crafts.

8/27/2026 5:00 PM (CST) SANSKRITI - A CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA BY RKTS BAL-M

Kusum Sharma — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 Z

WHEN: 20th 22nd Jan, 2023

Competition days: 20th Jan (5 pm - 9 pm) and 21st Jan (9 am-9 pm)
Award Ceremony: 22nd Jan, 2023 (evening)

WHERE: Radha Krishna Temple, Allen

Program Highlights

Special trophy & medals for winners in each category.
Certificates will be given for participation.
Kids can participate in more than one contest.
Tasty Food available for purchase at Yugal Kunj all three days.
All proceeds support the charitable activities of JKYog & Radha Krishna Temple.

ScheduleThe final Schedule will be posted on First week of January, 2023

EARLY BIRD (until December 15th 2022)

25% Off (until December 15th 2022) Use code : HNY2023

Deadline to Register: Jan 5th 2023 for Scheduled Off-Stage Contests

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:

Onstage Solo Contest $20 per participant per contest
All other contests $15 per participant per contest
Entry Fee: $5 for each accompanying guests (children above 5 yrs, youth and adults) for Onstage contest
Group Contest (Dance & Singing Contest) - $15 per participant in the Group

8/27/2026 8:00 PM (CST) OOPS! All Funerals

Pearl Creative Consulting — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 Z

OOPS! All Funerals

Presented by The Folding Chairs Comedy Troupe

We're back and ready to make you laugh spooky-season style! Join us for sketch comedy focused around the hilarious theme of funerals. Our crew of sketchy comedians are ready to celebrate all things macabre and funny with you.

What happens when a world-renowned voice actor takes on sketch comedy? Or when hilarious Dallas artists get together with the WHOLE GOAL of making you laugh?

The Folding Chairs Comedy Troupe happens.

Join The Folding Chairs Comedy Troupe as they emerge from their Youtube Sketch Comedy cyberspace and into the real world to hurl jokes right into your face.

Rated R

Approximately 120 min with intermission

Price: $20.00

Friday October 18th 8:00pm

Saturday October 19th 8:00pm

Sunday October 20th 3:00pm

Buy tickets: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/the-core-theatre/66db10ee9cdf1509d209e069/tickets#/productions-view

8/29/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Saturday Morning Mindful Meditation

Rick Barber — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

We live in crazy times! Are U missing out on Me time?

Are U losing Focus in your daily Life? Are U lacking Mindful Pauses? Come join us!

About this event:

Mindful Meditation is here for you!

Mindful Meditation is proven to:

Overall, to slow down & Focus when Life is so fast paced.

These benefits are supported by many years of Neuro-Scientific Research:

***Improve Focus at Work & Home

***Help Battle Anxiety

***Reduce Stress Levels

***Reduce Physical Pain Sensation

***Improve Sleep

***Reduce Blood Pressure

***Boost ones Immune System

***Improve Cognition

***Improve Productivity

***Improve overall Communications

Hope you join us! The First time we did these were very Successful, even during Covid we kept all safe.

We would welcome Connecting & Engaging with you. Bring a Yoga mat or Blanket to be comfortable.

Namaste.

8/29/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Saturday Morning Mindful Meditation.

Rick Barber — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 Z

We live in transitional times; wouldn't you agree?

Are U missing out on Me time? Are U losing Focus in your daily Life? Are U lacking Mindful Pauses? Come join us!

About this event:

Mindful Meditation is here for you!

Mindful Meditation is proven to:

Overall, to slow down & Focus when Life is so fast paced.

These benefits are supported by many years of Neuro-Scientific Research:

***Improve Focus at Work & Home

***Help Battle Anxiety

***Reduce Stress Levels

***Reduce Physical Pain Sensation

***Improve Sleep

***Reduce Blood Pressure

***Boost ones Immune System

***Improve Cognition

***Improve Productivity

***Improve overall Communications

Here is the link; you must Sign up, given we have limited space.:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-morning-mindful-meditation-tickets-365877418207

We would welcome Connecting & Engaging with you. So come join us...It's Free to attend.:)

8/31/2026 5:00 PM (CST) Mixology Mondays at The Parlor

Culver Public Relations — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 Z

Mixology Mondays classes are hosted weekly at The Parlor, inside Sheraton Dallas, from 5-6pm. The cocktail featured varies weekly and reservations are required. The cost is $30/per person which does not include tax and gratuity. The interactive mixology classes are led by the hotels talented Mixologist, Adam, who has explored more than 43 countries and worked at luxury properties and bars across the world. Guests can have fun mixing a cocktail and then enjoy the delicious creation. Reservations are required.

Complimentary parking at any of the hotels restaurants and bars for up to 4 hours is available in the hotels parking garage across the street from the front entrance. Please bring your parking ticket and present it for validation.

Reservations can be made here: https://activities.travelcurious.com/book/marriott-com-daldh?opa-deeplink=1ee5eda7-0aaf-6156-8177-3110f231cef5.

9/1/2026 (All Day) Southfork Trade Days! Outdoor market

Janna Timm — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

Southfork Ranch, made famous by the show, DALLAS, in the 80's is hosting a monthly outdoor Trade Days market. You find all kinds of one-of-a-kind items, such as boutique clothing, jewelry, salsa, beef jerky, shoes, books, home decor, yard art, t-shirts, children's clothing, puppies, custom furniture, art and even a psychic! Family and dog friendly! January is also featuring live entertainment by a one-man band, Walter Strauss and horse and carriage rides! See our Facebook page for more details: Trade Days at Southfork Ranch.

9/3/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Call for Artists

Giddens Gallery of Fine Art in Grapevine — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 Z

We are always searching for new artists to join our Giddens Gallery family. Email Michele@giddensgallery.com to inquire.

8/27/2026 8:00 PM (CST) Trivia Thursdays at Sheraton Dallas Hotel

Culver Public Relations — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 Z

Trivia Thursdays are held every Thursday in Draft Sports Bar & Lounge in Sheraton Dallas Hotel at 8pm hosted by the Dallas Trivia Guy.

Parking validation is available for attendees up to 4 hours.

9/4/2026 6:00 PM (CST) Hoppy Marketplace at Rollertown Beerworks

Megan Stewart — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:00 Z

Join us at Rollertown Beerworks on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month!

Hoppy Marketplace is a recurring evening market that brings together the best of local shopping, craft beer, and a laid-back brewery vibe.

Discover a rotating lineup of local makers, artists, and small businesses offering handmade goods, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind finds while you sip your favorite Rollertown brews and enjoy live music! Its the perfect way to kick off your Friday night with friends, family, and community.

With a rotating mix of local vendors and a lively, welcoming brewery atmosphere, Hoppy Marketplace is a Friday night tradition youll look forward to all month long.

9/8/2026 6:30 PM (CST) NorTex College Fair at Texas Woman's University

Kathy Beazley — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:00 Z

For the first time ever, Texas Womans University will host the 2026 NorTex College Fair on Tuesday, September 8, from 6:308:30 p.m. on its Denton campus in the Student Union at Hubbard Hall. The free event is open to students, parents and anyone interested in meeting representatives from more than 90 colleges, universities and trade schools in one location. In addition to meeting admissions representatives, attendees can participate in a financial aid breakout session, learn about TWUs Distinguished Scholar Programs offering scholarships ranging from $6,000 annually to the full cost of attendance, and receive hands-on admissions application assistance. Free parking is available. Registration is required athttps://twu.edu/visit/nortex-college-fair/.

9/10/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Exploring the Archaic & Late Precontact-North Tex

Tom Keener — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:30:00 Z

Learn about the exciting archaeological discoveries unearthed at the Turkey Peak Reservoir Excavations with Zachary Overfield at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 10, at the Allen Public Library.

The excavations of 5 precontact sites from the Early Archaic to the Late Prehistoric will be presented. A bison kill site will be featured along with evidence of a potentially extensive animal butchery area.

Zack Overfield serves as a cultural resources practice leader for the South-Central Region and is a senior archaeologist and principal investigator. With over 16 years of experience in cultural resource management, Zack specializes in guiding projects through complex environmental compliance processes and regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act, and National Historic Preservation Act.

He has led major archaeological investigations for projects across Texas, Nebraska, and the Southeast, balancing environmental compliance with the advancement of renewable energy development. Passionate about preserving cultural heritage while enabling a sustainable future, Zack is committed to the integration of archaeology and sustainable practices. With a masters in anthropology from the University of Texas at Arlington and a bachelors in sociology with an anthropology emphasis from Stephen F. Austin State University, Zack is a registered professional archaeologist and an active member of the North Texas Archeological Society.

Sponsored by the Allen Public Library, the program is free. Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.

9/11/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Musical Tribute for 9/11

Tom Keener — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:30:00 Z

The Allen Community Band honors the 25^th anniversary of the 9-11 attack on our nation with a musical tribute with a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 11, at the Allen Public Library, 300 N. Allen Dr. The program will offer a combination of patriotic selections and pieces written specifically for the September 11 remembrance. In addition, the award-winning San Antonio Express journalist William Luther, who was in New York City to cover the tragedy, will share his recollections.

Some of the notable musical selections for this day include a version of Taps arranged by band member Derek Molacek and performed by trumpet soloist Kevin Purcell, the official Department of Defense version of The Star-Spangled Banner performed by all U.S. military bands, and songs composed as tributes to victims of September 11^th.

The latter tunes include A Hymn for the Lost and the Living by Eric Ewazen and Voices Echo, a two-piece movement by Benjamin Boone. The former, featuring trumpet soloist Stephanie Waterman, is a highly expressive work for wind ensembles that opens with a moving trumpet solo and builds into a profound memorial. The latter is a two-movement piece that begins with the aggressive and asymmetrical Attack, followed by Aftermath that provides a somber, reflective space.

Another highlight of the bands performance will be Carmen Dragons highly emotional arrangement of America the Beautiful. One of the most dramatic versions of this patriotic standard ever written, it opens with the full ensemble followed by an extended section featuring the woodwinds, with brass and percussion added to build to an exciting and dynamic ending.

Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.

9/12/2026 9:00 AM (CST) Family Fun Days at The Farm: Local Heroes & Helper

Megan Stewart — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:00:00 Z

Join us for Local Heroes & Helpers at The Farm, part of our monthly Family Fun Days at the Farm series!

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9/13/2026 3:00 PM (CST) Library presents Mariachi Michoacan-FREE

Tom Keener — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 Z

Library presents Mariachi Michoacan-Creating an atmosphere to stir the passions, the hugely popular ensemble Mariachi Michoacan performs a free concert at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at the Allen Public Library. Since 1986, Mariachi Michoacan has made a major impact on the North Texas music scene, performing across North Texas. For their Allen Library debut, Mariachi Michoacan will perform arrangements from across different regions of the Southwest and Mexico. Hispanic and non-Hispanic fans embrace mariachi music as the happy music of the world. The nostalgia and history expressed through the mariachi tunes bring delight and pride to all listeners. Today, it is enjoyed across the world and by countless ethnicities.

Sponsored by the Allen Public Library, the concert is free. Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.

9/19/2026 1:00 PM (CST) Texas Mead & Music Festival Debuts in North Texas

Kathy Beazley — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 Z

The Texas Mead & Music Festival debuts in North Texas on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 17 p.m. (VIP entry at noon) at Scarborough Village, 2511 FM 66, Waxahachie. Sample handcrafted meads from Texas meaderies, enjoy live Texas music, artisan vendors, seasonal food and beverages, and preview Scarborough's Hollow, including the Blackthorn Haunted Castle and other fall attractions. General admission starts at $38.50 for adults (21+) and $11 for ages 520; VIP tickets start at $55. A portion of proceeds benefits the Texas Mead Association. To buy tickets or learn more, go to: https://srfestival.com/txmeadfest/

9/19/2026 1:00 PM (CST) Texas Mead & Music Festival Debuts in North Texas

Kathy Beazley — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:00:00 Z

9/19/2026 8:00 PM (CST) The Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square

Sandra Williams — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:00:00 Z

The Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square Every 3^rd Saturday, 8:00 PM 10:00 PM

Tour is a 2-hour tour in the dark of the historic homes at Chestnut Square. The tour starts with audio and video clips of paranormal activity in the homes followed by a tour inside several of the houses where guests will learn about the ghostly hauntings that happen.

The tour starts at the schoolhouse which is on the northeast side of the property.

Children under 12 are not permitted.

Children 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a very popular tour with a limited number of guests permitted per tour. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.

Rain or Shine, No refunds. Rescheduling may be approved with advanced notice.

Ghostly Hauntings (chestnutsquare.org)

https://www.eventbrite.com/.../ghostly-hauntings

#ChestnutSquare #HistoricalDowntownMcKinney #GhostlyHauntings

Calendar

8/27/2026 11:30 AM (CST) Touchmarks Retirement Planning Series

8/27/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Public Relations Legend to Speak at Allen Library

8/28/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Texas Pinners Conference and Expo

8/27/2026 5:00 PM (CST) SANSKRITI - A CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA BY RKTS BAL-M

Program Highlights

Special trophy & medals for winners in each category.

Certificates will be given for participation.

Kids can participate in more than one contest.

Tasty Food available for purchase at Yugal Kunj all three days.

All proceeds support the charitable activities of JKYog & Radha Krishna Temple.

ScheduleThe final Schedule will be posted on First week of January, 2023

8/27/2026 8:00 PM (CST) OOPS! All Funerals

8/29/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Saturday Morning Mindful Meditation

8/29/2026 10:00 AM (CST) Saturday Morning Mindful Meditation.

8/31/2026 5:00 PM (CST) Mixology Mondays at The Parlor

9/1/2026 (All Day) Southfork Trade Days! Outdoor market

9/3/2026 12:00 PM (CST) Call for Artists

8/27/2026 8:00 PM (CST) Trivia Thursdays at Sheraton Dallas Hotel

9/4/2026 6:00 PM (CST) Hoppy Marketplace at Rollertown Beerworks

9/8/2026 6:30 PM (CST) NorTex College Fair at Texas Woman's University

9/10/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Exploring the Archaic & Late Precontact-North Tex

9/11/2026 7:30 PM (CST) Musical Tribute for 9/11

9/12/2026 9:00 AM (CST) Family Fun Days at The Farm: Local Heroes & Helper

9/13/2026 3:00 PM (CST) Library presents Mariachi Michoacan-FREE

9/19/2026 1:00 PM (CST) Texas Mead & Music Festival Debuts in North Texas

9/19/2026 1:00 PM (CST) Texas Mead & Music Festival Debuts in North Texas

9/19/2026 8:00 PM (CST) The Ghostly Hauntings at Chestnut Square