Les Cockrell: State park plans plenty of family activities
Visitors to Ray Roberts Lake State Park this weekend should find plenty to keep them entertained.
Les Cockrell: Center shows support for awareness week
Staff members from the Denton County MHMR Center visited the Denton Square Thursday to display green ribbons and post a sign for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, which was observed May 5-11.
Les Cockrell: Spring garden tour offers special attractions
With the theme of “Living Green with Style,” the Denton County Master Gardener Association’s 2013 Spring Garden Tour will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Les Cockrell: CoServ presents three recipients with grants
The CoServ Charitable Foundation recently presented grants of more than $25,000 to three Denton County recipients, according to a CoServ press release.
Les Cockrell: Park program to explore ‘Stars on the Prairie’
The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area will host a program titled “Stars on the Prairie” and featuring Clyde Camp, a master naturalist and amateur astronomer, at 8:15 p.m. Friday.
Les Cockrell: Fundraiser sets record in donations, ticket sales
The folks at Texas Cowboys Against Cancer recently reported that their fourth fundraiser to benefit people diagnosed with cancer resulted in record donations and ticket sales.
Les Cockrell: Senior fitness assessment set at athletic complex
A spring senior fitness assessment will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon Friday at Denton’s C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, 1500 Long Road.
Les Cockrell: Legion post announces selections for Texas Boys State
Officials with American Legion Post 71 have announced the selection of 41 high school juniors from the Denton area for Texas Boys State.
Les Cockrell: Weekend full of activities scheduled at state park
A program on mammals, hikes and a family “fish school” are among the activities available to area families this weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park.
Les Cockrell: Kiwanis to present pancake supper, silent auction
Members of the Denton Breakfast Kiwanis will present their annual pancake supper and silent auction from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 N. Bonnie Brae St.
Les Cockrell: Hikes set over the weekend at park
Area families can take advantage of several activities this weekend at Ray Roberts Lake State Park.
Les Cockrell: Exhibit features at-risk children
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and an exhibit titled “Keeping Children from Falling through the Cracks” will be on display through Friday in the lobby of the Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E. McKinney St.
Les Cockrell: Event slated for park April 20
The sixth annual Take the First Step 5K/1-mile fun run/walk is planned on April 20, and those who register soon can still qualify for a T-shirt, organizers said this week.
Les Cockrell: Edible Book Festival planned today at UNT
The 10th annual Edible Book Festival at the University of North Texas is planned from 2 to 3:30 p.m. today and the event is free to those who want to enter a tasty creation or sample the entries, according to a news release from UNT.
Les Cockrell: Special Olympics team wins CoServ grant
The CoServ Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $4,500 grant to the Lake Cities Storm Special Olympics Team.
Les Cockrell: Food donations sought for area residents in need
Food collection for Denton’s second annual “Day of Concern for the Hungry” begins today and continues through April 2 at several points around the city, according to a press release from the city.
Les Cockrell: Good Samaritans slate fun run/walk fundraiser
The Good Samaritan Society-Denton Village will hold “Marching for Health,” its first 5K fun run/walk, on Saturday.
Les Cockrell: Quilted items to be on display
A display of quilted items showcasing the talents of Denton Quilt Guild members will be on public display during the group’s spring retreat Thursday through Saturday at Hubbard Hall on the Texas Woman’s University campus.
Les Cockrell: Two guided hikes planned at Isle du Bois Unit
Both hikes will begin at 11 a.m. Those who plan on taking part in Friday’s hike should meet at the Bluestem parking area, and participants in Saturday’s hike should meet at the Wild Plum parking area.
Les Cockrell: Libraries plan spring-break week activities
Local families searching for spring-break week activities may want to check out several programs planned by the Denton Public Library.
Les Cockrell: Area state park plans hike, talks on animals
Two ranger talks and a guided hike are planned at the Isle du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park near Pilot Point during the next few days. The first ranger talk, “Black Bears of Texas,” is planned at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Isle du Bois Interpretive Center.
Les Cockrell: VRC district manager receives Patriot Award
Andrew Davenport, district manager with Veracity Research Co. Investigations, recently received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award, according to a news release.
Les Cockrell: Lighthouse to reach out in Aubrey
The Prazim Ministries Lighthouse, an outreach of a ministry established by John and Mary Holland in 2001, is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. Friday at 210 S. Main St. in Aubrey.
Les Cockrell: Kiwanis Club members recognized for service
Several members of the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club were recognized by Kiwanis International as recipients of the Legion of Honor award Wednesday, according to an announcement from the club.
Les Cockrell: Student wins top spot at state-level contest
Peyton Luke, a home-school student from Valley View, took top honors at the state level of the oratorical competition on the Constitution sponsored by the American Legion, according to an announcement from Denton’s American Legion Post 71.
Les Cockrell: Third annual Kids in Motion planned Saturday
The Denton Benefit League’s third annual Kids in Motion event is planned from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Center for the Visual Arts, 401 E. McKinney St. The event is designed to help young people have fun while learning to help others, according to an event announcement.
Les Cockrell: Valley View student wins oratorical contest
Peyton Luke of Valley View took top honors in the Division 1 oratorical competition conducted by Denton’s American Legion Post 71 on Feb. 3 at the Courthouse on the Square.
Les Cockrell: Denton resident wins Louisiana chili cook-off
Denton resident Jimmy Rodgers recently brought home first place from the Louisiana State Chili Championship Cook-Off in Minden, La. Rodgers, a longtime barbeque and chili cook, has been concentrating more on chili for the past few years and serves as the Great Pepper (president) of the Golden Triangle Chili Pod, according to a news release from the club.
Les Cockrell: Groups celebrate black history with dioramas
Denton’s North Branch Library Adult Book Adventures participants recently commemorated Black History Month by creating dioramas.
Les Cockrell: Concert to help newborn in need of transplant
A concert to benefit an area newborn who needs a heart transplant is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Scooters Tavern, located at 6481 FM455 West in Sanger.
Les Cockrell: Animal shelter to name rescue fund after officer
The Lake Dallas Animal Shelter’s rescue fund will be named in honor of Roz Sleigh, a Lake Dallas police officer who died Dec. 31 after a valiant battle with cancer.
Les Cockrell: Senator extends deadline for scholarship
State Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, has extended the deadline to be considered for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship to Feb. 8, according to a news release from Nelson’s office.
Les Cockrell: Post names district oratorical contest winner
Peyton Luke, a home-schooled senior from Valley View, took top honors in the American Legion’s District 13 oratorical competition on the Constitution.
Les Cockrell: Rotary Club presents award to CAP cadet
The Denton Rotary Club recently partnered with the Civil Air Patrol to present Daniel Bishop, a CAP cadet, with the Service Above Self Award.
Les Cockrell: Children’s organization honors Nelson’s efforts
State Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, was honored this week with the Champion for Texas Children award from Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children in recognition of her support for neglected children in Texas, according to a news release from Texas CASA.
Les Cockrell: Event planned to support women’s heart health
Plans have been announced for the 2013 Denton Go Red for Women Luncheon, an event that focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke by promoting healthy lifestyles and raising money to support awareness, education and research of heart health in women.
Les Cockrell: Interfaith Ministries presents unusual fundraiser
Interfaith Ministries of Denton is having a fundraiser, but there’s no need to attend, according to Condell Garden, executive director. “Everybody was so busy around the holidays that no one wanted to attend another event,” Garden said.
Les Cockrell: Class to be offered by alliance for mental illness
The National Alliance for Mental Illness Denton County affiliate is offering a class called “Partnerships” for persons who have been diagnosed with a mental illness and their families, according to a news release from The National Alliance for Mental Illness Denton County.
Les Cockrell: Epiphany party to aid city’s poor, homeless
The annual Epiphany Party for the Poor and Homeless of Denton is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2255 N. Bonnie Brae St.
Les Cockrell: 2013 Speaker Series to get under way Jan. 8
Denton County’s 2013 Speaker Series will get under way Jan. 8 with a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, according to an announcement from the Denton County Office of History and Culture.
Les Cockrell: Quilting group concludes 2012 Kid Kwilt challenge
The Denton Quilt Guild recently concluded its 2012 Kid Kwilt Challenge event, the culmination of the club’s annual Kid Kwilt program. This program encourages guild members to make and donate child-size quilts to a variety of local community organizations.
Les Cockrell: LLELA to offer two day hikes this weekend
Area families who would like to share outdoor activities during the holidays are invited to take part in two hikes this weekend at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area.
Les Cockrell: Students receive prizes in annual card contest
For more than a decade, James and Shirley Wood have called upon young artists from the Denton school district to provide ideas for the perfect James Wood Autopark Christmas card.
Les Cockrell: Holiday Sing-a-Long set for Wednesday
The Denton County Office of History and Culture will play host to the 11th annual community Holiday Sing-a-Long on Wednesday at the Courthouse on the Square, and area residents are invited to join in the celebration.
Les Cockrell: Environmental area slates Homestead Christmas
The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area will have a Homestead Christmas from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Les Cockrell: KRLD Christmas Is For Caring campaign begins
The 34th annual KRLD Christmas Is for Caring campaign, to bring holiday cheer to residents of the Denton State Supported Living Center, will be on the air today through Friday.
Les Cockrell: Boy uses birthday party to help children in need
The Denton Parks Foundation scholarship account got a nice boost recently, thanks to a local boy’s birthday party.
Les Cockrell: Girl Scouts to serve hot cocoa at tree lighting
Members of Girl Scout Troop 8667 from Aubrey, Denton and Sanger will provide hot cocoa during the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Thursday in downtown Aubrey.
Les Cockrell: Group to wrap presents at mall
Young people from First United Methodist Church of Denton will be offering their holiday gift-wrapping service at Golden Triangle Mall again this year. Beginning Saturday, shoppers will find members of the church youth group manning a gift-wrapping station in the Macy’s wing at the mall on weekends through Dec. 16. The station will be open daily from Thursday, Dec. 20, through Monday, Dec. 24.
Les Cockrell: Pet adoption event planned for Saturday
The Isle du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park will conduct an “Old-Fashioned Texas Christmas” and a pet adoption event Saturday.
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