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Last Day to Register to Vote in November Election is Oct. 4

oter registration applications must be postmarked by Oct. 4 or brought in person to the county registrar’s office by the end of business hours on that day in order to participate in the Nov. 2 election.

Network Family Fun Day Introduces New Facility to Community

Network of Community Ministries held a Family Fun Day recently at its new headquarters, located at 1500 International Pkwy. in the IQ®. The event was a celebration of the new facility and also a chance for the community to learn more about Network’s programs.

“Feeding Children Everywhere” Event Surpasses Goal

ith Alliance, in partnership with Compassionate DFW and the East Plano Islamic Center, hosted the 6th annual Feeding Children Everywhere (US Hunger) Compassion Event last Sunday.

Peanut Butter Drive Ends Sept. 30

There’s still time to donate jars of peanut butter to the annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive and help it reach the goal of collecting 300,000 pounds—the drive ends Thursday, Sept. 30.

State Fair Begins Today; DART Announces Related Schedule Changes

State Fair of Texas, which began today and continues through Oct. 17, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has announced the following schedule changes that started earlier this week:

DART Now Accepting Contactless Payment

Streetcar service, expanding touch-free payment options (other touch-free options already in place include the GoPass® mobile app and GoPass® Tap card).

Results of NNO Can Do Food Drive

The Richardson Police Department’s 2021 Can Do Food Drive was held Saturday as a pre-National Night Out (NNO) event and brought in 2,600 pounds of food. The food will benefit Network of Community Ministries’ Food Pantry and Mobile Food Pantry.

Pavement Replacement to Close Lanes near Belt Line/Bowser

In two phases, the right lanes of eastbound and westbound Belt Line Road between Bowser Road and Grove Road and then the left lane of westbound Belt Line Road in the same area may be closed to traffic alternately from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Network “Fork Off” Sept. 25

Network of Community Ministries will host its second “Fork-Off” Saturday, Sept. 25, at its new headquarters at 1500 International Pkwy., with a VIP reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the main event beginning at 7 p.m.

Senior Center Wellness and Safety Fair Sept. 30

The Senior Center hosts its annual Wellness & Safety Fair Thursday, Sept. 30 beginning at 10 a.m.-1 p.m.