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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Jan. 23rd

1/23/2021
8:00am-11:00am CFPO Youth Sports Complex, 333 Reimer Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
10:00am-1:00pm Mansfield High School, 3001 E Broad St Mansfield, TX 76063
10:00am-11:00am 100 Cartwright Park Rd, Weatherford, TX 76063
11:00am-2:00pm Yellow Jacket Stadium, 3101-3189 Hargrave St Austin, TX 78702
1:00pm-4:00pm Simonton Christian Academy, 9703 Farm to Market 1489, Simonton, TX 77441

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

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Jan. 30th

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


8:00am-11:00am Boerne City Park, 106 City Park Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
9:00am-12:00pm Del Rio High School, 100 Memorial Dr, Del Rio, TX 78840
9:00am-12:00pm Beaullieau Park, 410 W Bluebird Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
9:00am-12:00pm Valley Praise Church, 1801 Trenton Rd. McAllen, TX 78501
9:00am-12:00pm Westgate High School, 2305 Jefferson Island Rd New Iberia, LA 70560
9:00am-12:00pm Community Park, 800 Thomas St. Wylie, TX 75098
10:00am-1:00pm Keller Sports Park, 265 Golden Triangle Boulevard, Keller, TX 76248
11:00am-2:00pm Leander High School, 3301 S Bagdad Rd, Leander, TX 78641
12:00pm-3:00pm Hoblitzelle Park, 7500 Red River Dr, Plano, TX 75025
12:30pm-2:30pm Longmont Indoor Soccer, 795 S Sherman St #8, Longmont, CO, 80504
2:30pm-5:30pm FC Boulder, 555 Aspen Ridge Drive Lafayette, CO 80026

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Feb. 6th

2- HOUR IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH

Ages 12-18

There are two workshop dates:
February 6th - In-person at ahhhMazing Life Studio in Wylie, TX (max 8 attendees)
February 20th - In-person at Move Studio in Dallas, TX (max 12 attendees)

Hours for both workshops:
1:00p - 3:00p CST

Cost: $30/$20 for sibling (Use coupon code "mimyouthsibling" at checkout. You will need to sign up sibling separately to receive the discount

*All registrants will receive a Zoom link after they pay, so they can choose online or in person.

Description:
Yoga and Mindfulness workshop for youth ages 12-18 who want to improve emotional and physical stability, performance in school and other activities, build confidence and feel calm no matter what life throws your way.

Activities include:
-Yoga practice to develop mental and physical stability, balance, flexibility and calm
-Conscious breathing for creating calm when you need it most
-Mindful communication to learn how to listen and talk to each other
-Kindness activity to develop compassion and empathy
-Mindful games to cultivate connection
-Journaling for self-reflection

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Feb. 10th

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

"Who Done it? A Presidential Investigation" challenges students to analyze primary source quotes, images and speeches of war-time presidents.

Join us on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/bush41library/ on Feb 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 "Who Done It? A Presidential Investigation - Professional Development" from the list.

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

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Feb. 12th - 13th

Celebrate this Valentine's Day weekend with a stay in romantic dinner that will give back to the Dallas-based family violence agency The Family Place. The Valentines Dinner Delivery will take place on Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13. This includes a locally sourced farm-to-table four- course dining experience that features a delicious bruschetta trio, winter inspired vegetable salad, savory beef entree, and an inspired dessert. Delivery options include Friday or Saturday evening and vegetarian options are available upon request. Dr. Tiffany Moon and Mr. Daniel Moon are the chairs and invite you to an exquisite meal that gives back to a nonprofit that helps victims of family violence become survivors. The Family Place is the largest family violence service provider in Texas and served 11,711 clients last year while also reaching 7,000 students through their youth education programs. 

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Feb. 13th

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

9:00am-12:00pm Brownsville Sports Park, 1000 Sports Park Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526
10:00am-1:00pm Roosevelt High School, 1410 NE 66th St Seattle, WA 98115
12:00pm-3:00pm Railroad Park, 1301 S Railroad St Lewisville, TX 75057
12:30pm-3:30pm Longmont Indoor Soccer, 795 S Sherman St #8, Longmont, CO 80504
2:30pm-5:30pm FC Boulder, 555 Aspen Ridge Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026
4:00pm-7:00pm Brittania Soccer Park, 3606 FM 723 Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471

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Feb. 20th

2- HOUR IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH

Ages 12-18

There are two workshop dates:
February 6th - In-person at ahhhMazing Life Studio in Wylie, TX (max 8 attendees)
February 20th - In-person at Move Studio in Dallas, TX (max 12 attendees)

Hours for both workshops:
1:00p - 3:00p CST

Cost: $30/$20 for sibling (Use coupon code "mimyouthsibling" at checkout. You will need to sign up sibling separately to receive the discount

*All registrants will receive a Zoom link after they pay, so they can choose online or in person.

Description:
Yoga and Mindfulness workshop for youth ages 12-18 who want to improve emotional and physical stability, performance in school and other activities, build confidence and feel calm no matter what life throws your way.

Activities include:
-Yoga practice to develop mental and physical stability, balance, flexibility and calm
-Conscious breathing for creating calm when you need it most
-Mindful communication to learn how to listen and talk to each other
-Kindness activity to develop compassion and empathy
-Mindful games to cultivate connection
-Journaling for self-reflection

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Feb. 25th

Make a FREE RESERVATION at https://www.connect2texas.net/pages/home/events/

Presented by Author Bob Withers with Dr. Robert Holzweiss, Deputy Director of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, this historical overview by these train!

Join this celebration honoring Presidents and their trains!
This historical overview begins in 1833 with President Andrew Jackson, the first president to ride in a train. Highlighted will be the unique train stories of President Abraham Lincoln, President Warren Harding, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson's "Special" train campaign for President Lyndon Johnson, President Dwight Eisenhower, and President George H.W. Bush. It shows trains continue to make a strong connection for people with their presidents.

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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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