Community Calendar
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March 28
Michael Martin Murphey
Hear country legend Michael Martin Murphey perform at the historic Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St., at 8 p.m. today and March 29. Tickets are $35-$55. For more information, go to www.FarrBest.com.
March 29
Pet lovers
Paws with Partners is looking for pet owners and pets to train to provide contact for people in nursing homes, hospitals and schools. Find out how to get involved from 10-11 a.m. in the pavilion at Walnut Creek Country Club, 1151 Country Club Drive. Humans only at this event. For more information, contact Abby Wilson at (817) 473-9100 or abbywilson@sbcglobal.net or Steve Burn at (214) 405-1674 or steveburn_1@msn.com.
April 12
Live music
Enjoy Mansfield’s favorite duo Scott & Steve and friends at the historic Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, go to www.FarrBest.com.
Bunny brunch
Have brunch with the Easter bunny from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Mansfield Activities Center, 106 S. Wisteria St. Make a craft, buy fresh eggs from a local farmer, get your face painted and your photo taken with the Easter bunny. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for children. $1 less with a MAC card. Register online by April 10 at www.mansfieldparks.com.
Flower sale
Boy Scout Troop 1993 and Venturing Crew 1993 will hold a flower sale from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in the parking lot of First United Methodist Church, 777 N. Walnut Creek Drive. Selection includes a variety of annuals for $15 per flat, hanging baskets for $12, knockout roses and herbs. Cash, check, & credit cards accepted. Proceeds fund activities for the youth involved in the troop and crew.
Church dedication
St. Jude Catholic Church will dedicate its new church from 10 a.m.-noon with Bishop Michael Olson and Father George Foley, pastor of St. Jude’s, presiding. St. Jude’s is now the largest church in the Fort Worth Diocese with religious artifacts from around the world. The centerpiece is Michelangelo’s Pieta, cast from the only authorized mold of the original. Admission is free and the public is invited.
April 13
Palm Sunday
April 14
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
April 18
Good Friday
School’s out
Schools in the Mansfield district will be closed for the day.
Easter craft party
Preschoolers age 2-5 can make a craft and enjoy a tasty treat from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mansfield Activities Center, 106 S. Wisteria St. Cost is $5 per child or $4 with a MAC card. Parents are free, but required to attend and participate. Spaces are limited; advance registration required. For more info, go to www.mansfieldparks.com.
April 20
Easter
April 22
School board
The Mansfield school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield ISD Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane. The meeting is open to the public.
April 25
Arbor Day
April 26
Live music
Hear the country/rock Whiskey Sisters perform at the historic Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16-$22. For more information, go to www.FarrBest.com.
April 28
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
May 3
Live music
Enjoy indie rock singer Sean Russell at the historic Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. For more information, go to www.FarrBest.com.
May 5
Cinco de Mayo
May 9
Mother’s Day craft party
Preschoolers age 2-5 can make a craft and enjoy a tasty treat from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Mansfield Activities Center, 106 S. Wisteria St. Cost is $5 per child or $4 with a MAC card. Parents are free, but required to attend and participate. Spaces are limited; advance registration required. For more info, go to www.mansfieldparks.com.
May 10
Election day
Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. for City Council and school board elections.
Tennis play day
Ages 10 and younger can try their hands at tennis during Tennis Play Day at Apex Indoor Sports, 1741 Commerce Drive. Cost is $10. Hosted by Mansfield Area Tennis Association. For more information, contact tgibbs@mansfieldareatennisassociation.com.
May 11
Mothers Day
May 12
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
May 17
Live music
Hear alternative folk from Green Light Pistol at the historic Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. For more information, go to www.FarrBest.com.
May 26
Memorial Day
School’s out
Schools in the Mansfield district will be closed for the day.
May 27
School board
The Mansfield school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield ISD Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane. The meeting is open to the public.
June 5
Frontier High graduation
Seniors at Frontier High School will graduate at 7 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane.
June 6
D-Day
School’s out
Today will be the final day of classes in the Mansfield school district.
Early release
Students in the Mansfield school district will have early release. Elementary school students will attend from 8 a.m.-noon, intermediate students from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., middle school from 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and high school from 7:25-11:25 a.m. For more information, go to www.mansfieldisd.org.
Summit High graduation
Seniors at Summit High School will graduate at 3 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane.
Mansfield High graduation
Seniors at Mansfield High School will graduate at 8 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane.
June 7
Lake Ridge High graduation
Seniors at Lake Ridge High School will graduate at 9:30 a.m. at the Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane.
Timberview High graduation
Seniors at Timberview High School will graduate at 2 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane.
Legacy High graduation
Seniors at Legacy High School will graduate at 7 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane.
Live music
Hear Americana music from The Bodarks at the historic Farr Best Theater, 109 N. Main St., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. For more information, go to www.FarrBest.com.
June 9
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
June 14
Flag Day
June 15
Fathers Day
June 19
Juneteenth
June 23
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
June 24
School board
The Mansfield school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield ISD Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane. The meeting is open to the public.
June 29
Ramadan starts
July 4
Independence Day
July 14
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
July 22
School board
The Mansfield school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield ISD Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane. The meeting is open to the public.
July 28
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
August 11
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
August 25
School starts
Classes in the Mansfield school district begin for the 2014-2015 school year.
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
August 26
School board
The Mansfield school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield ISD Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane. The meeting is open to the public.
September 1
Labor Day
School’s out
Schools in the Mansfield district will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.
September 8
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
September 22
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
September 23
School board
The Mansfield school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield ISD Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane. The meeting is open to the public.
October 10
Teacher conferences
Students in the Mansfield district will have the day off while teachers hold conferences with parents.
October 13
Columbus Day
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
October 27
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
October 28
School board
The Mansfield school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield ISD Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane. The meeting is open to the public.
October 31
Halloween
November 2
Daylight Saving Time ends
November 4
Election Day
November 10
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
November 11
Veterans Day
November 18
School board
The Mansfield school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield ISD Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane. The meeting is open to the public.
November 24
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
November 27
Thanksgiving
December 8
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
December 16
School board
The Mansfield school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield ISD Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane. The meeting is open to the public.
December 22
City Council meeting
The Mansfield City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 E. Broad St. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are also broadcast on Charter Communications channel 27. For more information, call (817) 276-4200.
December 25
Christmas
January 20
School board
The Mansfield school board will meet at 7 p.m. in the Mansfield ISD Center for Performing Arts, 1110 W. Debbie Lane. The meeting is open to the public.
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