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National Night Out Sign-up Deadline Approaches

National Night Out (NNO) is scheduled for Oct. 6 and will feature several changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Get Ready for “Talk Like a Pirate Day”

The Richardson Library plans to celebrate international “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Sept. 19 on Facebook this year, and those wishing to participate can start preparing next week.

Eisemann Center Welcomes Feedback via New Survey

After opening back up at 50 percent capacity last month, the Eisemann Center continues to research how to best present entertainment options amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and staff have developed a survey to ascertain the public’s thoughts on live performing arts.

“Eisemann Educates Online” Teaches Children about Tito Puente

Eisemann Educates Online presents a new series of children’s activities Sept. 14-24 based on the book, “Tito Puente, Mambo King,” by Monica Brown.

“ArtStop To Go” Boxes Bring Cottonwood Art Festival to Kids

Community Events staff created “ArtStop To Go” boxes so families can still participate in the Cottonwood Art Festival’s ArtStop this year even though the Festival has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Richardson Community Band Offers New Concert Online

The Richardson Community Band (RCB) is helping listeners “travel” to far off places with “Oh! The Places I’ll Go…(when COVID-19 is gone),” with a new “virtual concert.”

New Episode of RSO’s “Portraits in Music” Podcast Available

The Richardson Symphony Orchestra (RSO) has posted the fourth installment of its podcast, “Portraits in Music.”

Reminder: Keep Paint Away from Storm Drains

In light of recent rains as well as the current popularity of home buying/remodeling, the City is reminding residents to be sure that “paint wash” remains out of streets and yards.

World Ozone Day is Sept. 16

World Ozone Day is recognized annually Sept. 16 and was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994 to raise public awareness of the depletion of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere and encourage solutions to preserve it.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Are you ready for a new dog? Are you looking for a dog that is a little older? Well then, come and say hi to Dexter.