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Animal Art Contest Begins May 17

Children and teens ages 4-17 are invited to create an animal-themed design on posterboard, based on a book, and enter it in the Library’s “Tails and Tales” art contest.

Harry Potter-Themed “Virtual Hour of Code” May 21

Children ages 9-12 are invited to the Library’s Virtual Hour of Code Friday, May 21 from 4-5 p.m. on Webex.

Happening at the Eisemann Center

Here’s what’s happening at the Eisemann Center.

Chamber Music International Virtual “Concert 5” May 15

Chamber Music International is presenting three superstars of classical music performing works by Schubert, Korngold and Brahms Saturday, May 15 in a live stream-only concert beginning at 7:30 p.m.

May 21 is National Bike to Work Day

If you live/work in or near Richardson, consider biking to work next Friday, May 21 via Richardson’s network of bike trails and bike lanes.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Grover has been waiting patiently to be adopted since last November, longer than any other animal currently at the Shelter. Grover is a 7-year-old neutered male pitbull-terrier mix who came to the Shelter with his two siblings, who have since been adopted.

DIY Drip Irrigation Webinar May 19

Learn the basics of drip irrigation at an upcoming free SmartScape® webinar hosted by the City of Plano Wednesday, May 19 from 6-7:30 p.m. online.

Miss Belle’s House Journeys to New Location

Miss Belle’s House, the City-owned, historic landmark that has resided for decades near the intersection of Plano Road and Lookout Drive, became a “mobile home” today as it was transported a few blocks down Lookout to its new temporary location at the Fire Training and Emergency Operations Center.

SOS: Lifeguards Needed

More lifeguards are needed to keep City pools at their full schedule this summer.

CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks, socially distance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that fully vaccinated Americans may now resume pre-pandemic activities.