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Celebrate with Bamboozled

In celebration of African-American history month, CCCCD 2006-07 Auteur Film Series will present a screening of the Spike Lee movie Bamboozled at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb 19 at the Spring Creek Campus, Room C104, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, e-mail Donna Okaro at dokaro@ccccd.edu or Pam Gaiter at pgaiter@ccccd.edu.

Posted by Carol Whitaker  at 1:01 PM (E-mail this entry)

It's not too late to get tickets

The Special Olympics Special Angels Among Us auction and dinner annual fundraiser, to benefit Allen ISD students, will be held at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Plano Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. Cost is $40 per person in advance or $50 at the door. For more information, call Diana Chilson at 972-727-9197 or e-mail nobiznes@comcast.net.

Posted by Carol Whitaker  at 12:47 PM (E-mail this entry)

Help clean up the Meadow tomorrow

Join Allen Mayor Steve Terrell and crew from 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow at the Connemara Meadow, located at Alma and Bethany off Old Tatum Road.
Volunteers are needed to remove trash and debris that have accumulated in and around the Meadow over the past year. Bring gloves and work boots. Pickers, trash bags, disposable equipment and water will be provided. Prizes will be awarded for Most Trash and Most Unusual Piece of Trash.

Posted by Amy Stevens  at 10:36 AM (E-mail this entry)

Allen retired educators up for some laughs Monday

The Allen Retired Educators Association will meet at 11:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19 at Ralph & Kacoo's Restaurant at 401 Central Expressway in Allen. Retired educators are encouraged to attend. Melva Hill and Friends will be doing a humorous skit titled Crowns for the Ladies.
For more information, call Anne Sandfort at 972-542-0867 or Jo Long at 972-727-4204.

Posted by Carol Whitaker  at 5:57 AM (E-mail this entry)

Get in the groove with guitarist John Wynn for charity

Forest Grove Christian Church will host the first of its Get in The Groove Benefit Concert Series and a silent auction at 7 p.m. tomorrow at 2542 Country Club Road in Lucas. Musicians include guitarist John Wynn, John Adams and Steve Story. Proceeds go to Allen Community Outreach Capital Fund. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. Children’s activities will be available.
For more information, call 972-562-9025 or visit www.fgcctx.org.

Posted by Carol Whitaker  at 4:50 AM (E-mail this entry)

Trade days are here

Third Monday Trade Days market will continue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17 and 18 at Highway 380, two miles west of U.S. 75 in McKinney. Offerings include antiques, collectibles, food and more. Admission is free. Parking will be $3.
For more information, call 972-562-5466 or visit www.tmtd.com.

Posted by Carol Whitaker  at 4:10 AM (E-mail this entry)