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“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.

City Assists Hurricane Laura Evacuees

As part of emergency cooperation agreements, cities in the North Texas area have been providing shelter and assistance for more than 6,000 evacuees from Louisiana and East Texas due to Hurricane Laura, with nearly 1,000 evacuees sheltering in Richardson shortly after the storm and almost 400 still sheltered in the city as of this week.

September is National Preparedness Month; OEM Offers Free Preparedness Bags

National Preparedness Month (NPM) kicked off this week with a theme of “Disasters Don’t Wait.” Launched in 2004, NPM is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning.

Registration, Sponsorship Opportunities Open for Network Golf Tourney

Participation registration and sponsorship opportunities are open for Network of Community Ministries’ 23rd Annual Golf Outing, scheduled for Oct. 2 at Sherrill Park Golf Course.