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Valentines for Vets is an annual program held in conjunction with National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week. Hensarling's office is at 6510 Abrams Road, Suite 243, in Dallas. All valentines must be received by Monday, Feb. 11 to ensure delivery on Valentine's Day. Call 214-349-9996 for information.
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Greening Your Home Workshop set for Saturday
Mesquite residents are encouraged to attend a free workshop to learn how to make their homes greener and more energy efficient. Sponsored by the city of Mesquite and Keep Mesquite Beautiful, this Sustainable Living seminar will focus on actions residents can take to reduce their water and energy consumption and other green practices such as rain harvesting, recycling and composting.
The workshop will be held from 9:30-11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Rutherford Community Center, 900 Rutherford Drive. Participants must pre-register by contacting Kathy Fonville at 972-329-8300 or Paige Swiney at 972-329-8331.
The next sustainable workshop, Yard Care Basics, will be March 2.
For information, visit cityofmesquite.com/utilities.
Hensarling asks students to help send vets some love
U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Dallas is asking students in area schools across the Fifth Congressional District to honor the service and sacrifice of military veterans by participating in the annual Valentines for Vets program.
Each year, Hensarling's office collects hand-made Valentine's Day cards from students in his district and delivers them to hospitalized veterans at the Dallas Veterans Administration Medical Center, local VFW and American Legion posts and active duty military service members visiting the USO Center at DFW International Airport.
"These valentines are a great way to say thank you to the brave men and women who have made - and are still making - tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedom," Hensarling said. "We need to let them know we appreciate all that they have done for our country. I know each veteran who receives one of these cards will be happy to see how much our students care about them and care about America."
Teachers, principals, parents and organizations that would like to participate in the effort should contact Alexandra Collumb in Hensarling's Dallas office at 214-349-9996. All valentines must be received by Monday, Feb. 11 to ensure delivery on Valentine's Day. Hensarling's office is at 6510 Abrams Road, Suite 243, in Dallas.
Valentines for Vets is an annual program held in conjunction with National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week. Every February, Americans open their hearts to our nation's hospitalized veterans by sending cards and letters to VA medical centers across the country.
The Dallas County portion of the Fifth District is comprised of the East Dallas neighborhoods of Lake Highlands and Lakewood, as well as Mesquite, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, and portions of Garland and Rowlett.
Couponing secrets revealed
On Saturday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m., join financial lifestyle blogger Tamona Valentine as she takes us on a fun couponing journey. Learn when, where, and how to use coupons to get the best deals in the DFW area. Tamona will share tips on the proper way to coupon and where to find daily essentials for free.
Learn tips such as coupon organization, coupon policies, sales cycles, benefits of doubling and tripling, strategic couponing and the truth about printable coupons. To save on your next grocery shopping trip and get the most out of your local drug store, don't miss this FREE coupon class.
The Mesquite Main Library is at 300 W. Grubb Drive, Mesquite. For information, call 972-216-6220.
Grief expert to speak at VNA luncheon
Grief expert Fred Theobald will be the featured speaker at the Feb. 28 bereavement luncheon hosted by the Visiting Nurse Association.
Theobald will speak on "The Four Tasks of Mourning."
The luncheon is from noon to 1 p.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Avenue in Dallas. There is no cost to attend the luncheon, but reservations are requested and can be made through Feb. 26 by calling 214-689-2633.
VNA's bereavement luncheons offer supportive company from friendly and understanding people to individuals who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
Join us for a night of family fun at the Mesquite Main Library
Come enjoy a lively production featuring songs and dances when Boitumelo Music and Dance brings its Caribbean Islands Show to the Mesquite Main Library on Thursday, Feb. 28. .
Boitumelo Music and Dance is an acoustic duet consisting of Rochelle Rabouin & Stewart Shelton. "Boitumelo" means "happiness" in the South African language of Tswana.
All ages are welcome. The show begins at 7 p.m. at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive, Mesquite. For information, call 972-216-6220.
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