H-E-B community calendar

Bedford

Thursday - Free Blood Pressure Checks, all day, Senior Center, 2817 R.D. Hurt Pkwy. Contact 817-952-2326.

Thursday - Low Vision Support Group, 10-11 a.m., Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. This program is for those diagnosed with low vision or for family and friends concerned about low vision issues. This friendly group will provide education, support and socialization for those with low vision. This free program meets the third Thursday of every other month. Contact 817-952-2350.

Saturday - Carter Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Give Blood in August and score a chance to win Fox Sports Southwest tickets to see your favorite hometown pro-sports team in action. Contact Maria Redburn, 817-952-2332.

Saturday - American Association of University Women (AAUW), 10 a.m.-noon, Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Contact 817-952-2350.

Monday - Barony of Elfsea (SCA, Inc.), 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Business Meeting for Historical Education Society. Contact 817-952-2350.

Ongoing - Tarrant County Parkinson’s Group, 12:30 p.m., Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Contact 817-952-2350.

Ongoing - Story Spot, Tuesdays 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m., Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. This program is for active preschoolers and their parent or caregiver. The storytime incorporates rhymes, finger plays, stories and puppetry. No registration is required for this free program. Contact 817-952-2373.

Ongoing - Saturday Gaming, noon-2 p.m. Saturdays, Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Teens and kids can come play PS3 and Wii in the teen room on Saturday mornings. Board games are also available to play. Registration is not required. Contact 817-952-2344.

Ongoing - Seniors events, daily beginning at 8 a.m., Senior Citizens Center, 2817 Hurst Parkway. Contact 817-952-2326.

Ongoing - Life Transitions Learning Group, third Saturday of each month, 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr. Group members will discuss how various topics presented can help to improve our ability to solve problems and make decisions about the things that matter most to us. Reservations are not required for this free program. Contact Susan Hampton at 817-312-6396 or email susan@hamptonassociates.org.

Euless

Sunday - Novel Ideas Book Club, 1:15 p.m., Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. This meeting will feature Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. The group meets every other Sunday. Contact 817-685-1480 or visit www.themeetup.com

Through Friday - Parents Night Out, Friday Nights, 6-9 p.m., Dr Pepper StarCenter, 1400 S. Pipeline Rd. Parents drop your kids off and have an evening for yourselves every Friday night all summer long. Kids ages 4 to 12 can enjoy a night of ice skating and a movie. Pizza, popcorn and juice will be provided. Cost is $17 for the first child and $15 for each additional sibling. Register by visiting the information desk, calling 817-267-4233 or going to DrPepperStarCenters.com.

Through Aug. 28 - 2 x 2 Book Review, Tuesdays at 2 p.m. for students in K-2nd grade. Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Contact 817-685-1480.

Through Aug. 28 - Bluebonnet Book Bunch, Tuesdays at 2 p.m. for students in grades 3-6. Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Contact 817-685-1480.

Through Aug. 30 - StoryPalooza, Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Contact 817-685-1480.

Ongoing - Moonlit Purls, knitting/crocheting group, second and fourth Monday each month, 6-8 p.m. Euless Public Library, 201 N. Ector Dr. Contact 817-685-1480.

Ongoing - Happenings at the Senior Center, Euless Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Dr. Various events and times. Contact 817-685-1400.

Ongoing - Free tours of historic Heritage Park are offered on the second Saturday of every month between 1 – 5 p.m. Visit the all-new Euless Heritage Museum at the Ruth Millican Center, as well as the Himes Log House, the Fuller House and the McCormick Barn. Contact Mary at ofaiva-siale@eulesstx.gov or 817-685-1649. Group tours are available on different days depending on staff availability.

Ongoing - Amateur Radio Euless meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Emergency Operations Center at the Euless Police Department, 1102 W. Euless Blvd. Contact Joe Kraft with the Euless Office of Emergency Management at 817-685-3144 or eulessinfo@eulesstexas.gov.

Hurst

Friday - Luau and Member Mixer, 1-3 p.m., Hurst Senior Citizens Activity Center, 700 Heritage Cir. Contact 817-788-7710.

Ongoing - Open Play Volleyball, 6-10 p.m. Mondays and 2-5 p.m. Saturdays, Hurst Recreation Center, 700 Mary Dr. There must be at least four players present in order to set up the net. Contact 817-788-7320.

Ongoing - Weekly Racquetball Challenge, Tuesday-Thursday, 7-10 p.m., Hurst Recreation Center, 700 Mary Dr. The more you win, the longer you get to keep control of the court. To participate in the challenge, a person must be age 16 or over. Contact 817-788-7325.

Ongoing - Writers Club, for writers of all levels, second and fourth Saturday, noon-1 p.m., Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Rd. Free. Contact 817-788-7300.

Ongoing - Chess Club, 4 p.m. each Monday, Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Rd. Free. For elementary ages and up. Contact 817-788-7300.

Ongoing - Trinity Writers Workshop, 7 p.m. each Tuesday, Hurst Public Library, 901 Precinct Line Rd. Free. This local writers group meets weekly to read, discuss and critique their works and others. Contact 817-788-7300.

Ongoing - Senior Center dances, second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m., Senior Center, 700 Heritage Cir. Dances are open to seniors from all over the Metroplex. Entry is $5 per person paid at the door, advance purchase or reservations are not required. Contact 817-788-7710.

This story was originally published August 20, 2015 at 1:10 PM with the headline "H-E-B community calendar."