Richardson East Rotary Club Launches “Make It Happen” Campaign for Annie’s Place Pavilion
The Richardson East Rotary Club has launched the “Make It Happen” campaign to fund a custom shade pavilion at Cottonwood Park’s Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground. The pavilion, to be named Annie’s Place, will add a welcoming, accessible gathering space for families and visitors.
Early Giving Open for North Texas Giving Day
Early giving is now open for North Texas Giving Day, the region’s largest community-wide online giving event, scheduled this year for Thursday, Sept. 18. The platform makes it easy to browse more than 3,500 verified North Texas nonprofits and donate to multiple organizations in a single transaction.
Fiber Optic Work May Affect Various Lanes Near J.J. Pearce High School through January
Lanes on Mimosa Drive, Coit Road and Campbell Road are expected to be closed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. over the next few months as fiber optic work takes place in stages.
“Wild Chocolate” Author Lecture Next Tuesday
Richardson Reads One Book (RROB) will welcome Rowan Jacobsen, author of “Wild Chocolate,” to Richardson to discuss his book at this annual event. Free tickets are available online on a first-come, first-served basis, until they are gone. Tickets are limited to two per order and per e-mail address.
Registration Deadline Approaches for RWC Bridge Festival
The Richardson Woman’s Club (RWC) is kicking off its 2025-26 fundraisers with its annual Bridge Festival. The first day of the festival will be focused on party bridge and the second day is focused on duplicate bridge (the duplicate bridge day includes a mini bridge lesson at 9:30 a.m.).
At the Library: Creative Community Circle Tomorrow
Come gather around a big table and craft alongside other artists/creatives/crafters! Bring your latest art, craft, sewing or other creative project to work on and/or learn how to make an easy, upcycled craft-of-the-month using repurposed materials. This month’s craft is newspaper coasters, made from upcycled Richardson Today newsletters. For adults and teens.
At the Library: “Football 101—Build Your Expertise” Tomorrow
Build up your background knowledge of this country’s most popular sport. Whether you are a true novice or if you just need some refreshers, understanding the rules and terminology can enhance your viewing of the game and impress others! Popcorn and football prizes will be available while supplies last. For adults and teens.
Upcoming at the Eisemann Center
The following events are coming up at the Eisemann Center.
Upcoming at UT Dallas
The following events are coming up at UT Dallas.
Foxboro Park Gets a Deep Clean
Members of Richardson’s World Mission Society Church of God helped clean up trash from Foxboro Park last Sunday through Richardson’s Community & Corporate Environmental Cleanup Program. The program is open to any group who wants to help beautify Richardson. All supplies are provided, including gloves and trash tongs, and filled bags are picked up when the project is finished.