Nov. 27th - 24th

Working together to save the lives of thousands of dogs and cats, guests are encouraged to bring gifts from anywhere to be wrapped by Esther Mooring and her team of volunteers in exchange for a small donation that supports Operation Kindness' mission to care for homeless animals in a no-kill environment until each is adopted into a responsible home. Gifts do not need to be purchased from Barnes & Noble to be wrapped - guests may bring gifts from anywhere for gift-wrapping. Park and Preston location: 2201 Preston Rd Suite E Plano, TX 75093

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Jan. 16th - May. 16th

Registration is now open for All 2021 Winter and Spring Youth Sports in Plano! Register early and save up to $25 off the registration price.
i9 Sports offers a different type of sports experience for three different reasons.
#1 - Our focus is Recreational Youth Sports, not Competitive, and Win-First Youth Sports. This means we focus on fun, sportsmanship, and equal playing time.
#2 - We offer up to 6 different sports all year around. Flag-Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Multi-Sport, and Athlete Development. All for boys and girls ages 3-14.
#3 - Best of all it's convenient for busy families. Our leagues are weekends only with practice and games on the same day. Plus we have weekday clinics for small group training.

Learn more about these programs and register at www.i9sports.com or call 469-225-9380.

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Feb. 6th

2- HOUR IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH

Ages 12-18

There are two workshop dates:
February 6th - In-person at ahhhMazing Life Studio in Wylie, TX (max 8 attendees)
February 20th - In-person at Move Studio in Dallas, TX (max 12 attendees)

Hours for both workshops:
1:00p - 3:00p CST

Cost: $30/$20 for sibling (Use coupon code "mimyouthsibling" at checkout. You will need to sign up sibling separately to receive the discount

*All registrants will receive a Zoom link after they pay, so they can choose online or in person.

Description:
Yoga and Mindfulness workshop for youth ages 12-18 who want to improve emotional and physical stability, performance in school and other activities, build confidence and feel calm no matter what life throws your way.

Activities include:
-Yoga practice to develop mental and physical stability, balance, flexibility and calm
-Conscious breathing for creating calm when you need it most
-Mindful communication to learn how to listen and talk to each other
-Kindness activity to develop compassion and empathy
-Mindful games to cultivate connection
-Journaling for self-reflection

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Feb. 12th - 13th

Celebrate this Valentine's Day weekend with a stay in romantic dinner that will give back to the Dallas-based family violence agency The Family Place. The Valentines Dinner Delivery will take place on Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13. This includes a locally sourced farm-to-table four- course dining experience that features a delicious bruschetta trio, winter inspired vegetable salad, savory beef entree, and an inspired dessert. Delivery options include Friday or Saturday evening and vegetarian options are available upon request. Dr. Tiffany Moon and Mr. Daniel Moon are the chairs and invite you to an exquisite meal that gives back to a nonprofit that helps victims of family violence become survivors. The Family Place is the largest family violence service provider in Texas and served 11,711 clients last year while also reaching 7,000 students through their youth education programs. 

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Feb. 20th

2- HOUR IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH

Ages 12-18

There are two workshop dates:
February 6th - In-person at ahhhMazing Life Studio in Wylie, TX (max 8 attendees)
February 20th - In-person at Move Studio in Dallas, TX (max 12 attendees)

Hours for both workshops:
1:00p - 3:00p CST

Cost: $30/$20 for sibling (Use coupon code "mimyouthsibling" at checkout. You will need to sign up sibling separately to receive the discount

*All registrants will receive a Zoom link after they pay, so they can choose online or in person.

Description:
Yoga and Mindfulness workshop for youth ages 12-18 who want to improve emotional and physical stability, performance in school and other activities, build confidence and feel calm no matter what life throws your way.

Activities include:
-Yoga practice to develop mental and physical stability, balance, flexibility and calm
-Conscious breathing for creating calm when you need it most
-Mindful communication to learn how to listen and talk to each other
-Kindness activity to develop compassion and empathy
-Mindful games to cultivate connection
-Journaling for self-reflection

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Feb. 25th

Make a FREE RESERVATION at https://www.connect2texas.net/pages/home/events/

Presented by Author Bob Withers with Dr. Robert Holzweiss, Deputy Director of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, this historical overview by these train!

Join this celebration honoring Presidents and their trains!
This historical overview begins in 1833 with President Andrew Jackson, the first president to ride in a train. Highlighted will be the unique train stories of President Abraham Lincoln, President Warren Harding, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson's "Special" train campaign for President Lyndon Johnson, President Dwight Eisenhower, and President George H.W. Bush. It shows trains continue to make a strong connection for people with their presidents.

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