May dates for Feeding Fannin Distributions are May 6 in Ladonia and May 21 in Bonham.

Addison is where memories happen – its well known as the place North Texans come to gather and celebrate with great music, food and fun. The Town’s legendary special events attract tens of thousands of people with talented musical guests, memorable visual displays, immersive experiences and more. For 2025, Addison’s signature festivals Taste Addison, Addison Kaboom Town!® and Addison Oktoberfest will return.

POSTPONED...new date to be determined

The Denison Genealogical Society is pleased to announce their upcoming meeting on April 30, 2025 1:30 p.m., at the Frontier Village, located at 111 R. C. Vaughan Rd, Denison, TX 75020.

DCMGA Spring Plant Sale will be Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sell-out at North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton. The DCMGA 2025 Garden Tour is slated for May 10. This year’s Garden Tour truly has something for everyone. Enjoy watching seasonal creeks, sniffing fragrant roses, planting a succulent, or relaxing on a bench overlooking a pollinator garden dancing with bees and butterflies.

Don't miss a free and enchanting acoustic concert by the Houston Family, & The Sweet Song String Band at Powder Creek Pavilion this Friday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

BBQ with all the trimmings will be served 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Donations are needed for the upkeep of Belfountain, Siloam and New Union Cemeteries.

April 21 – Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church, Sherman, 7:30 p.m.
April 28 – Grayson County College Cruce Stark Auditorium, Denison, 7:30 p.m.

Lots of classes and events are being planned for this spring at the Creative Arts Center. Art Camp registration has also opened.

Mowing is the single most important aspect of cemetery maintenance and also the most expensive. Costs have increased steadily every year. Donations are our biggest source of revenue. Willow Wild has undergone a remarkable transformation since last fall. Fence lines have been cleared, and trees have been trimmed. Dead trees have been removed. The grounds are cleared and cleaned. In a month or so, it will be beautiful. We need your help to keep it looking the way our community deserves.

Maria Espinoza never imagined a routine walk to school with her 6-year-old son would turn into a life-altering tragedy. But in an instant, a distracted driver jumped the curb, striking her son and trapping him beneath the vehicle.

A recent study found that 7 out of 10 women consume creatine below recommended amounts.

2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Savoy Church of Christ

Indoor and outdoor seating available with live music, garden tours and maybe even finding an Easter egg or two!

Mamma Mia! will run April 15-27, 2025 at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas. Since premiering in London in 1999 and on Broadway in 2001, the irresistible musical has captured the hearts of millions around the globe. The sunny, funny tale of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads on a Greek island paradise, all unfolding to the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, has now been seen live on stage by 70 million people across the world and turned into two record-breaking movies.

Red River Arts Fest is coming up on May 3. Creative Arts Center is excited to partner with Heritage Days, which will have even more fun planned around the downtown square on the same day! We are currently seeking Art Vendors and Food Trucks.

The third offering for our season is Jekyll & Hyde. Presented at the Lyric Studios Space and based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and features a thrilling score of pop-rock hits from multi-Grammy and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse.

Ector Masonic Lodge #687 would like to give a special "Thank you!" to all who enjoyed the recent fish fry.

The Creative Arts Center of Bonham has thrilling news for our supporters and the North Texas arts community. Mark your calendars for April 17, 2025, when your contribution can make twice the impact.

Christmas may be a ways away, but Christmas in July is just around the corner! RSVP today for our quarterly Lunch & Learn happening on Thursday, April 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and come hear all about what Fannin County Toys for Tots has planned for this year!

Family Promise of Grayson County (FPGC) recently received a $20,000 grant from Clayton, ensuring that families with minor children in Grayson County receive the support they need to stay safely housed.

Friday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

Thrift Studio, presented by Amazon, is a unique month-long pop-up that blends luxury design with a meaningful cause. This one-of-a-kind shopping experience offers high-end furniture and accessories at significant discounts, all donated to support Dwell with Dignity. Each year, six renowned designers bring their creativity to life, crafting stunning vignettes using pieces from their own collections alongside donated items—all available for purchase.

Experience the fun of art, wine, and live music at the annual festival April 11-13. "The Arts and Bloom festival is a vibrant celebration of the intersection between art and nature. This annual event brings artists, musicians, and wine enthusiasts from around the region to showcase their talents in beautiful Downtown McKinney. The festival offers a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy the beauty of the season while supporting local artists and Downtown McKinney businesses," said Cultural District Director Andrew Jones.

Experience the amazing diversity in wetland vegetation and wildlife while learning about the history and basics of wetland ecology. After a safety and canoeing introduction, spend about 40 minutes on a guided trail around the Heard wetlands, followed by free paddle time to explore on your own.

The streets of Historic Downtown McKinney will come alive during the Arts in Bloom celebration April 11-13 with fascinating sights and sounds featuring fine artists, musicians, Texas wineries, and food vendors.

Volunteers needed to remove a massive tree that fell during the March wind storms. Parts of the tree crushed a very old woven wire fence encircling a family plot from the 1860s.

Sip, savor and stroll! Raise a glass to fine wine and inspiring art at the 33rd Annual Spring Wine Trail, presented by Park Place Lexus and Land Rover Grapevine. This beloved Springtime celebration takes place Saturday, April 12, 2025, on Grapevine’s charming Historic Main Street.

Saturday, May 3, 2025 - please consider making a donation