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What’s happening around town
Feb. 28 - March 6
Sunday, Feb. 28
The free AAA Travel Show will be from 1-4 p.m. Find out what's new in cruises, tours and meet the representatives from the top travel companies. For information contact Roseann Reilley at 469-221-7301 or David Wainstein at 214-599-7724 or visit www.aaa-texas.com.
Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
Monday, March 1
Today is National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America's favorite foods. Roasted in the shell for a ballpark snack, ground into peanut butter or tossed in a salad or stir-fry, peanuts find their way into everything from breakfast to dessert. See Page 4A for fun, nutty recipes.
Tuesday, March 2
Plano Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. with the program "Fruits and Vegetables Ikebana Style," presented by member Amira Matsuda, Director Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Ikebana is the Japanese art of decorative arrangements. For information call Bunny Barrett at 972-396-7870 or visit planogardenclub.org.
Custer Road United Methodist Church, 6601 Custer Rd.
Wednesday, March 3
Faith Lutheran Church Plano will continue Holy Week and Easter services with Lent II Midweek with Vespers: Hallowed Be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done at 7 p.m. For information call 972-423-7447 or visit www.faithplano.org
Faith Lutheran Church, 1701 E. Park Blvd.
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.
Wylie Preparatory Academy will have informational meetings for all interested families: 9:30 a.m. March 3 and 10 and 7 p.m. April 5. For information call 972-442-1388 or visit wylieprep.com.
4131 Skyview Court, Wylie
Exceptional Women, an organization for Christian business women, will have its monthly luncheon with guest speaker Lee Colan, an experienced business consultant to Fortune 500 companies. The event will be from 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. For information or to RSVP, visit www.exceptionalwomen.org.
Prestonwood Country Club, 15909 Preston Rd., Dallas
Thursday, March 4
Rover Dramawerks present the regional premiere of “A Murder, A Mystery and A Marriage.” Performances will be continue through March 20, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and an additional matinee performance on March 13 at 2 p.m. For tickets or information visit www.roverdramawerks.com or call 972-849-0358.
Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue in Plano
The Collin College Theatre will present “Little Women: The Musical” March 4-14. Performances are March 4-6 and 10-13 at 8 p.m. with matinees March 7 and 13-14 at 2:15 p.m. For tickets and other information call the Collin Theatre Hotline at 972-881-5100 or visit www.collintheatrecenter.com.
Collin Theatre Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
Friday, March 5
The spirit of Canada, will be felt in equal earnest on March 5-7 when the 28th annual North Texas Irish Festival spotlights the Irish influence on the French Acadian regions of Eastern Canada. For information visit www.scmatx.org.
Fair Park, Dallas
Saturday, March 6
The Esperanza 5K, A Soulful Run for Hope, benefiting Juntos Servimos will begin at 8 a.m. The event is a 5K/1M. The first 250 finishers of the 5K run and the first 250 finishers of the 1 mile run/walk will receive a hand painted ceramic medal painted by a resident in Matamoros. For information call 214-726-9764 or visit www.esperanza5k.com/
Custer Road United Methodist Church, 6601 Custer Rd.
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.
Improv troupe Locked Out Comedy will perform from 10-11:30 p.m. March 6. Tickets are $8 online and $10 cash at the door. Visit www.lockedoutcomedy.com.
ArtCentre Theatre, 1028 15th St.
Sunday, Feb. 28
The free AAA Travel Show will be from 1-4 p.m. Find out what's new in cruises, tours and meet the representatives from the top travel companies. For information contact Roseann Reilley at 469-221-7301 or David Wainstein at 214-599-7724 or visit www.aaa-texas.com.
Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
Monday, March 1
Today is National Peanut Butter Lover's Day. March is National Peanut Month, a time to celebrate one of America's favorite foods. Roasted in the shell for a ballpark snack, ground into peanut butter or tossed in a salad or stir-fry, peanuts find their way into everything from breakfast to dessert. See Page 4A for fun, nutty recipes.
Tuesday, March 2
Plano Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. with the program "Fruits and Vegetables Ikebana Style," presented by member Amira Matsuda, Director Sogetsu School of Ikebana. Ikebana is the Japanese art of decorative arrangements. For information call Bunny Barrett at 972-396-7870 or visit planogardenclub.org.
Custer Road United Methodist Church, 6601 Custer Rd.
Wednesday, March 3
Faith Lutheran Church Plano will continue Holy Week and Easter services with Lent II Midweek with Vespers: Hallowed Be Thy Name, Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done at 7 p.m. For information call 972-423-7447 or visit www.faithplano.org
Faith Lutheran Church, 1701 E. Park Blvd.
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.
Wylie Preparatory Academy will have informational meetings for all interested families: 9:30 a.m. March 3 and 10 and 7 p.m. April 5. For information call 972-442-1388 or visit wylieprep.com.
4131 Skyview Court, Wylie
Exceptional Women, an organization for Christian business women, will have its monthly luncheon with guest speaker Lee Colan, an experienced business consultant to Fortune 500 companies. The event will be from 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. For information or to RSVP, visit www.exceptionalwomen.org.
Prestonwood Country Club, 15909 Preston Rd., Dallas
Thursday, March 4
Rover Dramawerks present the regional premiere of “A Murder, A Mystery and A Marriage.” Performances will be continue through March 20, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and an additional matinee performance on March 13 at 2 p.m. For tickets or information visit www.roverdramawerks.com or call 972-849-0358.
Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Avenue in Plano
The Collin College Theatre will present “Little Women: The Musical” March 4-14. Performances are March 4-6 and 10-13 at 8 p.m. with matinees March 7 and 13-14 at 2:15 p.m. For tickets and other information call the Collin Theatre Hotline at 972-881-5100 or visit www.collintheatrecenter.com.
Collin Theatre Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
Friday, March 5
The spirit of Canada, will be felt in equal earnest on March 5-7 when the 28th annual North Texas Irish Festival spotlights the Irish influence on the French Acadian regions of Eastern Canada. For information visit www.scmatx.org.
Fair Park, Dallas
Saturday, March 6
The Esperanza 5K, A Soulful Run for Hope, benefiting Juntos Servimos will begin at 8 a.m. The event is a 5K/1M. The first 250 finishers of the 5K run and the first 250 finishers of the 1 mile run/walk will receive a hand painted ceramic medal painted by a resident in Matamoros. For information call 214-726-9764 or visit www.esperanza5k.com/
Custer Road United Methodist Church, 6601 Custer Rd.
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.
Improv troupe Locked Out Comedy will perform from 10-11:30 p.m. March 6. Tickets are $8 online and $10 cash at the door. Visit www.lockedoutcomedy.com.
ArtCentre Theatre, 1028 15th St.
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