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March 2, 2007
Allen Public Library and AARP will offer free tax aid from noon to 3 p.m. Monday, March 5 in the library Auditorium, 300 N. Allen Drive. Get help with tax preparation and e-filing.
For more information, call 214-509-4900.
Posted by Carol Whitaker 
at 5:00 PM (E-mail this entry)
Dr. Sanford Simon, scientist and professor of cellular biophysics will give a free public lecture at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at the CCCCD Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway.
Posted by Carol Whitaker at 4:54 PM (E-mail this entry)
Thanks to the The Collin County public information office for sending us this localized tidbit about this great state's historic day:
Today, Texas Independence Day, always carries a special meaning in this corner of North Texas, since the surveyor, merchant and lay preacher for which Collin County is named had a hand in drafting the Texas Declaration of Independence at Washington-on-the-Brazos 171 years ago today.
Collin McKinney was the oldest of 59 delegates to the Convention of 1836, and was given the pen used in the signing of the Declaration of independence.
“Collin McKinney’s contribution to Texas Independence helped define a pioneering spirit of Texans in 1836 that continues to this very day,” says Collin County Judge Keith Self. “Just weeks short of turning 70, he never hesitated to take such an important stand for freedom. I want to keep alive the memory of his accomplishments in the phrase ‘Pioneering Excellence’ in Collin County.”
Just four days later, The Alamo fell to Santa Ana’s army after a 13-day siege with all of its 180 defenders killed in the final assault. The battle became a rallying cry that spurred Texans to defeat Santa Ana at the Battle of Jan Jacinto on April 21, 1836.
“We can never forget the sacrifice that so many made for freedom so long ago,” said Judge Self, himself a fifth-generation Texan. “Their sacrifice remains a strong beacon for us to follow today.”
Posted by Amy Stevens at 12:16 PM (E-mail this entry)
The Carson & Barnes Family Circus is coming to Allen again this year. This is the Kiwanis Club's biggest annual fundraiser - so save the date and plan to bring the kids.
Performance dates and times are 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, 1:30, 4:30, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, and 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1. The circus will be held the west side of US 75 and Allen Drive - near the water tower.
Tickets will be available for purchase by Thursday, March 15 at the following ticket outlets: Allen Kroger and Brookshire’s supermarkets, American National Bank at Greenville near Bethany, and Terrell's Dry Cleaning at N. Greenville and Jupiter.
Posted by Amy Stevens at 11:10 AM (E-mail this entry)
