Nov. 27th - 24th

Working together to save the lives of thousands of dogs and cats, guests are encouraged to bring gifts from anywhere to be wrapped by Esther Mooring and her team of volunteers in exchange for a small donation that supports Operation Kindness' mission to care for homeless animals in a no-kill environment until each is adopted into a responsible home. Gifts do not need to be purchased from Barnes & Noble to be wrapped - guests may bring gifts from anywhere for gift-wrapping. Park and Preston location: 2201 Preston Rd Suite E Plano, TX 75093

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Mar. 7th

GRIDIRON FOOTBALL ACADEMY- Learn from experienced players and high school coaches in an elite, 3 hour long training academy. With elite, 1-on-1 instruction from some of the nation's top former players and high school coaches, players are immersed in 3 hours of rewarding football training. With a focus on skill position development and game-day readiness, there's no question, Gridiron Football Academy helps to build a better, game-day ready player.
Please link to: https://www.gridironfb.com/play/football-academy
1:00pm-4:00pm Chisolm Trail Community Center, 4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76123

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Mar. 10th

Jennifer Gaona presents for teachers the ins and outs of "Bush News" for elementary and secondary students. Viewers can ask Mrs. Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, questions about tailoring this program to their classroom.

"Bush News" challenges challenges students to look deeper at several pieces of major legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Clean Air Act.

Join us on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/bush41library/ on March 10, 2021 at 12:00-12:20 PM CT.

Or register at Connect2texas.net to receive a free recording of the program after after the live program. 1. Create an account. 2. Click on the events tab and filter for "George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum," then select "Bush News - Professional Development" from the list.

Registration help: Contact Lori Hamm-Neckar at lhamm@esc11.net or 8177407156

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Mar. 13th

Calling all girls! Join WOW! Children's Museum for How to Be a Scientist our 3rd annual celebration of Girls in Science! During this live virtual Zoom event, girls ages 3 and up will get to meet real female scientists and explore science activities at home with a hands-on kit! Girls will have the chance to see women from a variety of STEM careers, and interact along at home with special activities. Girls will also learn that they can be a scientist both as a future career and right now in their everyday lives!

Special Guests* & Activities Include:
-A live Q&A with an animal ambassador from Denver Zoo
-Geologist/computer programmer/CO State Representative Brianna Titone
-Noelle Ozimek, MS, from Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston) and Harvard Medical School
-An interactive experiment from Pfizer
-An electric vehicles activity from Xcel Energy
-An interactive physics and engineering activity from STROBE
-Guests from NCAR/UCAR
-A chemistry activity from Victoria Hale, M.S. Ed., Chemistry Teacher at Mercy Academy

*Special guests subject to change.

Live Spanish translation will be available. Zoom link and password will be sent to all registrants approximately one week before the event.

Tickets & Registration:
Event tickets include access to the live event via Zoom and an activity kit to use at home during the event. Advance registration required.

$10 per non-member family
$8 per member family
Purchase online: https://68348.blackbaudhosting.com/68348/Virtual-Girls-in-Science---General-Public

Girls in Science is generously sponsored by STROBE, Xcel Energy and Donna Charlevoix & Glen Romine.

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Mar. 16th

On March 16 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. we will conclude our Virtual 2020 Audience with an Astronaut series featuring Retired Astronaut Lt. Col. Duane "Digger" Carey. Great for all grade levels!

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Mar. 22nd - 26th

Ninja Nation Care Information

Your ninja's week at Ninja Care will be filled with fun activities, skill building, competitions, snacks, and lunch! No prior ninja experience is required.

Drop off will occur between 8:30am and 9am every day of the week, and pick up is between 3 and 3:30pm.

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Mar. 24th

Join us virtually on March 24 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. to learn about the exoplanets - what are they, how do astronomers find them, and how do we know what they are made of? Then be guided through fun, at-home activities which will spark your creativity and fire your imagination about exoplanets!

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Mar. 30th - Apr. 3rd

Sunshine Music Together, the eight-time ParentMap Golden Teddy Award Winner for Best Music Program in Seattle, is taking registrations now for their online spring session! Register for a free sample class before the start of the session at https://bit.ly/SunshineMusicTogetherDemo.

Classes begin April 5th and include 10 weekly live online music classes (choose from either Zoom or Facebook Live platforms) and a beautifully illustrated songbook and CD mailed to your home! In addition to this, you'll have exclusive access to recorded live classes to view on demand each week! You could have music class every day of the week if you'd like! Experience the joy of family music making right in your living room.

Music Together is a research-based, internationally recognized early-childhood music development program for children aged birth to eight and their parents or caregivers. Classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play - forty-five minutes of pure fun with your child every week!

Check out the spring schedule of classes at http://bit.ly/SpringMusicSchedule, and watch a video to learn what a Music Together Class is all about at https://bit.ly/FamilyTestimonials.

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Apr. 5th - 10th

Operation Kindness is hosting its annual spring gala with a twist - the Hope Gala Silent Auction & Raffle will be held virtually on April 5-10, 2021. The event will assist the leading no-kill animal shelter in North Texas with generous donations to continue its mission to support homeless animals in need of lifesaving care until they're ready to be adopted into a responsible home.
 
Guests are free to attend the virtual event and will have an opportunity to bid on the shelter's week-long silent auction. Attendees can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a 4-day, 3-night vacation to a Fairmont Resort of their choosing and a $500 Visa gift card for travel expenses. The generosity given by the community during the event will allow the shelter to continue providing treatment, partnerships, programs and resources for dogs and cats, as well as the community that goes above and beyond to provide lifesaving assistance to animals in need.
 
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Operation Kindness is hosting the Hope Gala Silent Auction & Raffle event virtually. Guests can participate from the comfort of their home. More information about supporting, registering and participating can be found at www.operationkindness.org/hope-gala/.
 
The Hope Gala Silent Auction & Raffle will begin on Monday, April 5 until Saturday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m. The winner will be drawn at 7:55 p.m. on April 10.

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Apr. 14th

Jennifer Gaona presents for teachers the ins and outs of "Gifts of State" for elementary and secondary students. Viewers can ask Mrs. Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, questions about tailoring this program to their classroom.

"Gifts of State" challenges challenges students to look at maps and analyze, according to student level, the social, economic, and political implications of state gifts.

Join us on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/bush41library/ on April 14, 2021 at 12:00-12:20 PM CT.

Or register at Connect2texas.net to receive a free recording of the program after after the live program. 1. Create an account. 2. Click on the events tab and filter for "George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum," then select "Gifts of State - Professional Development" from the list.

Registration help: Contact Lori Hamm-Neckar at lhamm@esc11.net or 8177407156

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