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.

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

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site is inviting the public to come and enjoy various Easter activities at the site during the "Easter Egg Scramble at the Maxey House" on Saturday, April 19. Visitors will have the opportunity to participate in an egg hunt, or “scramble”, on the grounds followed by Easter-themed crafts, and the classic Victorian optical illusion toy, thaumatropes. Yard games will also be available for play throughout the event. Site staff advise that visitors arrive early for the egg hunt.

Hooper's Hope Women's Cancer Support Group supports all women that have or have had any type cancer. We meet the second Monday of each month.

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.

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.

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.

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

Ector Masonic Lodge #687 invites everyone to a fish fry with all the trimmings and desserts Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Ector ISD cafeteria.

The 36th Annual Spring Native Plant Sale fundraiser at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will feature a huge selection of native plants, hard-to-find herbs, and well-adapted plants. For over 30 years, veteran and novice gardeners alike have anticipated this rare opportunity to purchase some of the best plants for North Central Texas gardens and obtain many rare plants.

Get ready to hit the road -- safely! Parents and caregivers are invited to a FREE Child Safety Seat Event on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morning Star Academy, 1510 FM 898, Bonham, TX 75418.

Get ready for enchanting evenings at the Garden full of spring blooms, live music, and local food trucks! The Fort Worth Botanic Gardens is thrilled to announce Blooms & Beats, a family-friendly event that combines the beauty of nature with the joy of music and local flavors.

Everyone's favorite adventure story, Robin Hood, is to be brought to life on stage April 10, 11, 12 at 7:00 p.m. and April 12 at 2:00 p.m. by Theater For Hope. Performances will be held at Hope on Houston located at 901 E. Houston in Sherman, TX sponsored by Markl and Sons Heating and Cooling.

For all you adults out there – do you remember when you used to have fun hunting eggs at Easter when you were kids? Well, now is your chance to experience again the excitement of an Easter egg hunt, only this time at dusk and with the opportunity to receive some great prizes. Easter After Dark will start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11 at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. There are all sorts of prizes in store for everyone who participates!

Our speaker for the April 8 meeting of the Lamar County Genealogical Society will be Donna Moore. Her program will be "Myths and Truths in Research," along with a little bit about her historic Paris home.

The monthly meeting of the Grayson County Historical Society will take place Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Frontier Village Museum located at Loy Lake Park. Our guest speaker is Alicia Flores, a senior at Austin College, where she is majoring in History and minoring in Social Justice and Spanish. In the past we have had several students from both of our local colleges come and give presentations, which are always interesting, educational and appreciated.

George Blakey Chapter Members with books purchased with the Stars and Stripes America 250! Celebration Grant of $500 from the NSDAR headquarters. This grant was provided to promote and spark celebrations for the upcoming 250th Birthday of our country.

Open to the public Monday - Friday! Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Lunch is served from 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Alt-country singer/songwriter Jason Isbell is a master of writing songs that maximize the emotional impact of his heartrending voice. From his time with the Drive-By Truckers to his solo material with his band the 400 unit, Isbell has proven himself a consummate storyteller, building a loyal fan base with his stripped-down, emotionally relatable songs. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will perform at Choctaw Grand Theater, Durant, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

This spring, enjoy an exciting array of events at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden that celebrate nature, art, culture, and community. From March through May, guests can enjoy a diverse calendar of exhibits and activities for all ages.

The newly renovated E.A. Randles Park, 3380 Ash Lane, has officially reopened to the public. This project transformed the park into a vibrant community destination with a new basketball court, parking lot, splash pad, play equipment, pavilion, and connected trail system. The improvements were primarily funded by MCDC, with additional contributions from parkland dedication funds and city bond funding.

April showers bring May flowers and Bonham Public Library's Books 'n' Blooms Bazaar on April 5 has everything you need to jumpstart your garden! This is your chance to support one of the finest small-town libraries in Texas. Come check out beautiful potted plants, decorative garden items and a variety of seasonal crafts. In addition, the library will be hosting a bake sale and a book sale.