Bob LaPrelle, president of the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, will share insight on how Dallas’ infrastructure was shaped by the Union Terminal Company. He’ll also discuss the creation of the Museum of the American Railroad and its connection and history to Fair Park. This lecture aligns with the Library’s Texas America250 display highlighting Texas historical treasures. For adults and teens.
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Children ages 6-8 are invited to take the Three Little Pigs Challenge and use engineering concepts to build a house strong enough that the Big Bad Wolf can’t blow it down!
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Listen to female barbershop harmony as 18 choruses from five states compete in this regional competition that’s part of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization of women singers.
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“Navigating Sites and Spaces: Reclaiming Agency through Material, Movement and Media” is an MFA thesis exhibition of Parul Bhatia—an immersive, multimedia installation exploring absence, memory and self-autonomy through material, movement and media. Working across performance, photography, video, material installations and sculptural forms, the exhibition examines how bodily gestures, material imprints and encounters with space function as sites of transformation.
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Join the Country & Western dance/stunt teams from all four RISD high schools—Mustang Stampede, Richardson Desperados, Berkner Ramblers and Lake Highlands Wranglers—as they show off their moves and celebrate the unique RISD C/W dance program.
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Spring winds normally blow oak tree “tassels,” or “catkins,” around North Texas every March, causing them to pile up in yards, streets and on cars, like snow, and with recent high winds, you’re probably seeing a lot of them. The yellowish-brown wormlike “strings” are technically known as aments, the male flower parts of the oak trees, and they fall to the ground once their pollen is released. Depending on the location of the tree, the aments can create a yard nuisance, but experts with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service say they can serve a useful purpose as a nutrient-rich, short-term mulch in flower beds and vegetable gardens or they can be mowed into the lawn, where they quickly break down. They can also be added to a compost bin/pile (see below for information about a free upcoming composting workshop).
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The Intro to Composting workshop, presented by Anne LeSenne with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, will provide homeowners with a practical overview of how to turn everyday kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost. Participants will learn what materials can be composted, explore simple bin options and gain an understanding of basic maintenance practices. The workshop also highlights how composting improves soil health, reduces waste and supports healthy landscapes, with a focus on easy, manageable steps that can be implemented at home.
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Meet Puffin, a 2-year-old pitbull mix with a heart of gold. Known for his friendly and sweet nature, Puffin is a favorite among shelter volunteers. He has a special knack for brightening anyone’s day and is fantastic with children, making him an ideal family companion. Puffin loves to play and enjoys the company of people, always eager to show his affection. Adopting Puffin means bringing home a loyal friend who will offer endless love and joy to your family.
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Applications are now being accepted for the Richardson Youth Citizen Police Academy, an annual, one-week program to be held June 8-12. The program provides youth ages 13-17 firsthand information about how the Richardson Police Department (RPD) functions, law enforcement’s role in the criminal justice system, and promotes understanding between youth and police.
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