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“Out of This World” Escape Room Aug. 13

Tweens and teens ages 11-18 are invited to experience teamwork and fun at a NASA-themed escape room activity, Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Basement Program Room.

Cook the Book: “Retro Recipes” Aug. 14

The Library’s “Cook the Book” book club invites you to celebrate the Library’s 60th birthday this month through sharing and sampling popular dishes of the past, Wednesday, Aug. 14 in the Basement Program Room from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Women Texas Film Festival Next Week

The 4th Women Texas Film Festival will be held Aug. 15-18 in Dallas and will celebrate women leaders in filmmaking through a variety of film screenings, panels and social events.

At the Eisemann Center

Here is what’s taking place at the Eisemann Center

The Core Theatre Opens “My First Date” Tonight

The Core Theatre will present an original production, “My First Date,” Aug. 9-Sept. 1.

Contemporary Chorale Holds Auditions Aug. 10

The Contemporary Chorale of Richardson is holding voice placement auditions for its fall season from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 10.

Art Show/Reception Kicks Off “Xanadu” at RCT Aug. 16

Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Rd., is presenting the musical, “Xanadu,” Aug. 16-25.

Tips Offered to Help Prevent Foundation Cracking

The summer’s hot weather can cause North Texas’ clay soil to become extremely dry and to constrict, causing some home foundations to shift and/or sink.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Meet Cayne! He is an older gent about 12 years young, pit bull terrier-all-American-mutt mix, neutered and fully vaccinated.

‘Unidos’ helping bring families together

Unidos is a community program run by the Police Department that provides assistance to Spanish speaking residents in Richardson.