City of Richardson, TX

03/08/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/08/2023 14:07

Things to Do | March 8-15

March 8-15

Get help planning your weekend and find things to do locally (as well as things you can easily connect to with DART) with the City's new Richardson Things to Do e-newsletter, which will be published weekly.

Information on how to subscribe to the newsletter can be found at www.cor.net/thingstodo

Traffic Signal Box Art Contest

The City of Richardson and the Richardson Kiwanis Club are using Richardson's upcoming sesquicentennial celebration as the theme to kick off the second annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest. Choose what to celebrate about Richardson's past 150 years. Your design might feature technology, parks and pools, your school, festivals, events, parades, old establishments, pastimes, people or just a great memory. The contest is open to individual artists residing in the city or students attending a school located within Richardson. The deadline to enter is Friday, April 28 by 5 p.m.

In addition to having their artwork showcased in the community, the five winning artists will also receive $200, a plaque and have their work published in the Richardson Today and other municipal communication channels. The winning designs will also be showcased at the following intersections.

  • Main Street and North Greenville Avenue (two traffic boxes)

  • North Collins Boulevard and North Greenville Avenue

  • West Arapaho Road and Coit Road

  • West Renner Road at Custer Parkway

Additional details:www.cor.net/boxartcontest

DART Student Art Contest

Students in kindergarten through 12 grade can enter the DART Student Art Contest for a chance to have their artwork appear in galleries and on DART buses and trains. Students should submit original artwork that illustrates the theme "Go here. Go there. Go Everywhere!" The deadline to enter is Wednesday, March 22.

Additional details:DART Student Art Contest

Community Jigsaw Puzzle

Help celebrate Richardson's 150th anniversary with a community jigsaw puzzle we can all help put together. Stop by the First Floor Information Desk in the Richardson Public Library to get a puzzle piece, then decorate it with something you love about Richardson and return it to the Library by March 15 to be assembled with other contributions.

Time: Runs through March 15.
Location:
First Floor Information Desk in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission:
Free.

Additional details: www.richardson150th.com

Write a Love Note to Richardson

As part of the City's 150th celebration, the community is invited to write a "love note" to Richardson. Stop by a participating City facility and write down your favorite memory or blessing that has come from being a part of such a wonderful and unique community. Notes can be heartfelt or funny, as long as they are your memories of why you love Richardson. Heart-shaped paper will be provided for your note, and all notes will be part of a display at the citywide celebration June 24. (Please make sure all notes are family-friendly in nature.)

Participating facilities include:

  • Animal Shelter (1330 Columbia Dr.)
  • Eisemann Center (2351 Performance Dr.)
  • Gymnastics Center (300 E. Arapaho Rd.)
  • Heights Recreation Center (711 W. Arapaho Rd.)
  • Huffhines Recreation Center (200 N. Plano Rd.)
  • Library (900 Civic Center Dr.)
  • Police Headquarters (200 N. Greenville Dr.)
  • Senior Center (820 W. Arapaho Rd.)
  • Tennis Center (1601 Syracuse Dr.)

Activity Card Challenge

Adults and children are invited to read and participate in a Library and city activity card challenge in connection with Richardson's 150th birthday celebration. Participants who complete the challenge will be eligible to win prizes. Adult cards will be available at the First Floor Help Desk and the children's cards can be picked up at the Youth Services Help Desk. All cards must be returned to the Library by June 24 to exchange for a prize entry form. Complete a row of challenges or fill the whole card.

Time: Runs through June 24.
Location:
Richardson Public Library.First Floor Help Desk (adult cards), Youth Services Help Desk (children's cards)
Admission:
Free.

Additional details: www.richardson150th.com


March 8

Darbey's StoryWalk®

Enjoy the March edition of Darbey's StoryWalk®. This month's book is titled "Where is the Dragon?" written and illustrated by Leo Timmers. This a fun, clever book where the magic is in the illustrations. Readers can march along with three (mostly) brave knights and guess which silhouettes are actual dragons and which might be something else.

Darbey's StoryWalk® is all about movement and reading, as it enables visitors to walk along a designated path behind the Library while reading pages of a children's book posted at 16 different stations.

Time: Open daily.
Location: Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free and open to the public.

Additional details:Darbey's Storywalk | Richardson, TX (cor.net)


March 9

IQ Brew

The latest installment of The IQ Brew features James Scaggs with Advanced Crypto Services, Steve Kinard with Texas Blockchain Council and a representative from Applied Digital. The topic will be Bitcoin Mining: a strategic opportunity for innovation and prosperity in Texas.

The IQ Brew is a networking and educational series featuring short presentations from entrepreneurs, small business owners and subject matter experts. The goal of each event is to share the successes and challenges the Richardson business community has faced or will face while starting and growing a new business. Come join the conversation every second Thursday of the month.

Time: 8:30-10 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: The IQ® HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.
Admission: Free. Register here.

Additional details:The IQ Brew: Bitcoin Mining, Thu, Mar 9, 2023, 8:30 AM | Meetup

S.I.P. Talks (Senior Informational Presentations)

Seniors are especially susceptible to Urinary Tract Infections (UTI). Learn some tips and tools for dealing with a UTI at its onset. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.

Time: 10 a.m. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center.
Admission: Free. Registration required.

Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information.

Movie Matinee

Join the Richardson Senior Center for a showing of "The Book Thief." This event is sponsored by United Healthcare. Membership to the Richardson Senior Center is not required.

Time: Noon. (Thursday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center.
Admission: Free. Registration required.

Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information.

Bath Bomb & Shower Steamer Workshop

Create and customize four of your own bath bomb and shower steamer with essential oils. You will also receive a recipe and mold.

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Location: CityLine Plaza.
Admission: $45. Register here.

Additional details:CLASS SERIES: Bath Bomb & Shower Steamer Workshop - CityLine DFW


March 10

STEAM Starters - Slimed!

Kids ages 6-8 can discover and explore science, technology, engineering, art and math with hands-on activities. They will mix household ingredients to create slime and quicksand.

Time: 4-5 p.m. (Friday)
Location: First Floor Program Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free. Registration is required.
Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Library's Youth Services Help Desk to register.

Additional details:STEAM Starters - Slimed! | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

C-TECH Kids Club - Elephant Toothpaste

Kids ages 9-12 can discover how chemical reactions work by creating elephant toothpaste.

Time: 4-5 p.m. (Friday)
Location: Basement Training Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free. Registration required.
Call 972-744-4358 or visit the Library's Youth Services Help Desk to register.

Additional details:C-TECH Kids Club - Elephant Toothpaste | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)


March 11

The Brit Pack

Back by popular demand. The Brit Pack will take its audience on a journey through a dynamic blend of British classics known and loved by all, including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, Radiohead, The Police, Amy Winehouse and many more.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall in the Eisemann Center.
Admission: $38-$46.

Additional details:Event Details | The Brit Pack (eisemanncenter.com)

Baseball Scorekeeping 101

The start of the baseball season is upon us. Adults and teens can learn the basics of baseball scorekeeping, a tradition that began about 15 years ago. This event will cover the basic techniques and is perfect for beginners. Popcorn and water will be served.

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Basement Training Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free.

Additional details:Baseball Scorekeeping 101 | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX

Chamber Music International

Join the Chamber Music International for this juxtaposition of Bach, Bartók and Brahms. This program's featured artist is violinist Nai-Yuan Hu. He is a gold medalist of the 1985 Queen Elizabeth Competition in Brussels and a highly distinguished concert and recording artist.

Time: 7:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Belt Line Rd.
Admission: $40 adults, $35 seniors, $10 students.

Additional details:Chamber Music International

Spring Break-cation - C-TECH Learn. Create. Connect.

Kids of all ages can experience technology the fun way during this come-and-go C-TECH afternoon. This will feature LEGOs, littleBits, Ozobots and more.

Time: 2-3:30 p.m. (Saturday)
Location: Basement Program Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free.

Additional details: Spring Break-cation - C-TECH Learn. Create. Connect. | Event Calendar


March 12

"Sweet Caroline Tour"

Jay White and the Sweet Caroline Tour Band pay homage to Neil Diamond by performing the hits and beloved gems you know and love.

Time: 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Location: Hill Performance Hall in the Eisemann Center.
Admission: $45-$60.

Additional details:Event Details | Sweet Caroline (eisemanncenter.com)


March 13

Sip and Script Calligraphy

This is an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink.

Time: 6-7:30 p.m. (Monday)
Location: CityLine Plaza.
Admission: $70. Register here.

Additional details:CLASS SERIES: Sip & Script Calligraphy - CityLine DFW


March 14

Spring Break-cation - A Little Library 101: Mini-Masters in a Day

Kids of all ages can use the library catalog, organize library items and make book recommendations like a pro and earn a mini masters degree in Library Science.

Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Tuesday)
Location: Youth Services Area and the First Floor Program Room in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free.

Additional details:Spring Break-cation - A Little Library 101: Mini-Masters in a Day | Event Calendar


March 15

Around the World!

Join the Richardson Senior Center for a series of fun monthly presentations to learn about various parts of the world. This month will be part 1 of a 3-part series, "Cruising from Costa Rica to the Panama Canal." Membership to the Senior Center is not required.

Time: 1 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Richardson Senior Center.
Admission: Free.

Additional details: Call 972-744-7800 for more information.

Spring Break-cation - LIFESIZE Games

Kids of all ages can play oversized versions of their favorite games for maximum fun! Some of the games will include a giant Jenga, a colossal Candy Land and more.

Time: 2-4 p.m. (Wednesday)
Location: Basement Program Room and Studio RPL in the Richardson Public Library.
Admission: Free.

Additional details:Spring Break-cation - LIFESIZE Games | Event Calendar | Richardson, TX (cor.net)

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