Education
A community-wide celebration of reading
At 11:11 a.m. on Nov.11, 2011, students throughout Dallas will spend 11 minutes of their day reading a book, magazine, or other printed publication. In keeping with a community-wide emphasis on literacy, as many as 1,111 volunteers will join students on that day for 11 minutes of reading. Students who read are infinitely better prepared […]
DISD Listen and Learn: A community conversation
Bryan Adams High School 2101 Millmar Drive, Dallas, TX, United StatesA series of open conversations between Dallas ISD and the community will help the district deliver the best education to every student
Bayles Elementary School 50th Anniversary
Bayles Elementary School 2444 Telegraph AvenueApril 28, 2012 - Saturday (10am - 1pm) - Bayles Elementary School is celebrating their 50th Anniversary at their present location; 2444 Telegraph Avenue in far east Dallas. Originally founded in 1856, Bayles is one, if not the oldest public schools in the city. That's 156 years young. This is their third location. All are […]
Home Rule Public Education Meetings
Northaven Church 11211 Preston RdLeague of Women Voters is hosting a panel presentation about the proposed Home Rule initiative at free public educational meetings on: Tuesday, May 27 at Northaven Church at 11211 Preston Rd from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, May 28 at Fretz Recreation Center at 6950 Beltline at Hillcrest from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, May […]
Home Rule Public Education Meetings
Fretz Recreation Center 6950 Beltline , Dallas, TX, United StatesLeague of Women Voters is hosting a panel presentation about the proposed Home Rule initiative at free public educational meetings on: Tuesday, May 27 at Northaven Church at 11211 Preston Rd from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, May 28 at Fretz Recreation Center at 6950 Beltline at Hillcrest from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, May […]
Home Rule Public Education Meetings
Fireside Recreation Center 8601 Fireside Dr., Dallas, TX, United StatesLeague of Women Voters is hosting a panel presentation about the proposed Home Rule initiative at free public educational meetings on: Tuesday, May 27 at Northaven Church at 11211 Preston Rd from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, May 28 at Fretz Recreation Center at 6950 Beltline at Hillcrest from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, May […]
Dallas Water Utilities’ Lawn Care Seminar
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center Pavilion (Building C) 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesCome and learn ways you can maintain a healthy lawn with less frequent watering. Discover the most effective and earth-friendly way to care for your lawn at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center Auditorium (17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252) on Saturday, February 7 from 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For directions, click […]
Art of Composting sponsored by City of Dallas Zero Waste
Cathedral of Hope 5910 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesA no-cost seminar for residents wishing to learn about the benefits and uses of compost and Vermicompost, proper soil treatment, the usage of organic material discarded from lawns, gardens and flower beds; plus, growing and caring for native and adapted plants for the North Texas area. Enrollment is limited to 100 people. Lunch will be […]
White Rock Hills Library Chronic Disease Self-Management
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesWhite Rock Hills Library announces Join us as trained lay leaders from Dallas Area on Aging teach Stanford University's program on self-management. They will address topics such as developing communication skills, dealing with pain and fatigue, healthy eating, reading food labels, setting and maintaining weekly action plans, medication management, exercise, and more. Location Detail: in […]
Dallas Emergency Preparedness Extravaganza-CANCELLED
Klyde Warren Park 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX, United StatesCity of Dallas Office of Emergency Management announces that DUE TO ONGOING HURRICANE HARVEY SHELTER OPERATIONS, THE 4th Annual Preparedness Extravaganza IS CANCELED! Thank you to all our potential vendors and guests.
White Rock Hills Library Workforce Solutions
White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United StatesWhite Rock Hills Library announces: Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas will provide one-on-one job seeking assistance weekly. Services include resume writing, job coaching, job matching and interview training. Stop by between 2 pm and 5 pm on Mondays. No Registration necessary.
DPD Northeast Patrol Division National Night Out
National Night Out is less than a month away: October 3rd, 2017. To Schedule your Northeast community event with the Dallas Police Department, please contact Officer Kevin Kelley at Kevin.Kelley@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us or call 214-670-7772. The earlier you let them know about the event the better!
Water-Wise Landscape Tour
City of Dallas Water Utilities, City of Dallas Park & Recreation, and the Dallas County Master Gardeners announce the 2017 Water-Wise Landscape Tour (click here to learn more).
Active Shooter Safety Presentation
White Rock Hills Branch Library Auditorium 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesOn Thursday, September 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m., TRUETT AREA CRIME WATCH will host a special safety presentation “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events/How to Protect Yourself” at White Rock Hills Library Auditorium, 9150 Ferguson Road. For more information, contact Desi Tanner, jazzydez@outlook.com
Free Family Financial Workshop
Eastfield CPG Campus 802 S. Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX, United StatesFerguson Road Initiative in partnership with Eastfield College Pleasant Grove Campus and IBC Bank, will be providing a free Family Financial Series of Workshops from now all thru 2019. Next workshop will take place on Tuesday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. Eastfield CPG Campus: 802 S. Buckner Blvd. Dallas 75217. Light Dinner will be served. […]
VITA Tax Preparation Assistance
First Community Church 9120 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesVITA tax season. FRI in partnership with Foundation Communities will prepare free income tax returns for low income families starting Saturday, January 26 until April 16 at First Community Church, 9120 Ferguson Road, Dallas 75228. Call (214) 370-9353 for hours of operation.
Advocacy Workshop
White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United StatesFERGUSON ROAD INITIATIVE and RESULTS to Host Advocacy Workshop Would you like to learn how to be a better advocate for your community? Have you ever contacted a political official to express your opinion? Would you like to learn to lead with action? Then this workshop is for you! FRI is excited to announce a […]
DFW Solar Tour
Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesOwenwood Farms Education Center joins the DFW Solar Tour this year (Saturday, 05-Oct.), providing instruction with a hands-on “Solar Lunch Box” Project, in addition to conducting a site visit highlighting their proposed off-grid facility, discussing the plan and components of the future PV solar system, and a water catchment system and sustainable food production. The […]
North Texas Giving Day 2022
Scheduled Giving Opens September 1 at 8am and Goes Thru September 21 This year, donors can schedule gifts before North Texas Giving Day! Scheduled giving opens on September 1 at 8 am and goes through September 21 at midnight! Click on the red button below to go to FRI's NTGD page. Miss the scheduled giving? […]
