calendarofevents
All Calendar events for the March issue must be received by February 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email
publisher@NADallas.com for guidelines and to submit entries.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Tri Something New: Training for a Triathlon – 6:30pm. Lecture followed by Q&A session for those considering training for a triathlon. Topics include choices for race distances and locations, explanation of a typical training program, what to expect out on the course for a first swim, bike and run, what it takes to balance self, family, work and triathlon, costs involved with triathlon such as equipment, race fees, coaching. Free. REI Dallas, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. Pre-register: CoachFrank@Tri-Now. com.
Tri-Now.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Happy Hour in the Garden – 4-6pm. The center stays open an hour later, offering shopping in a re- laxing environment with wine and light appetizers. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214-363-5316.
NHG.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Birding in the Park – 8:30-10am. Great field trip for beginner birders. Binoculars will be available if needed. Easy walking. Please come prepared for current weather conditions. Free. Foster Park, 3725 South Dr, Ft Worth. 817-909-4207.
FWAS.org.
Beginner’s Meditation Workshop – 2-6pm. De- signed for those just starting meditation, those who want a refresher and for those who are training to teach meditation. A perfect gift for yourself and/or a friend. $40-$50. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. Please register:
AwakeningHeart.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Awakening Heart Celebration – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing and friends. Childcare provided. Donations accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. Please register:
AwakeningHeart.org.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
A Writer’s Garden Valentine Tea – 2-4pm. Liter- ary symposium and tea for women, benefiting the Dallas Arboretum. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas.
WomensCouncilDallasArboretum.org.
Making a Rain Barrel – 6:30-8:30pm. Participants will construct a 55-gallon rain barrel to take home, as well as discuss installing an efficient irrigation system. $50 covers cost of materials. Texas AgriLife Ext Cen- ter, 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas.
Dallas.TAMU.edu/Courses.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Certified Carbon & GHG Reduction Manager Program for Professional Certification – Feb 8-10. Program designed to provide recognition for profes- sionals who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the growing field of carbon reduction. $1,895. UT Arlington CEWF Bldg, 140 W Mitchell St, Arlington.
UTA.edu/DED/CED/CRM.
Garden Adopt a Plot Sign-up and Seed Sale – 9-11am. Fire Station Training Room, 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell.
Info@CoppellCommunityGarden.org.
CoppellCommunityGarden.org.
Science Saturday at BRIT – 10am-2pm. Features numerous events hosted by BRIT’s botanists: plant IDs, demonstrations of BRIT’s digital herbarium, Plant Preservation Studio tours, access to the BRIT libraries, and books on display from the BRIT Press. Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 1700 Univer- sity Dr, Ft Worth. 817-332-4441.
BRIT.org.
Wetland Canoe Trail – 1-4pm. Experience the amazing diversity in wetland vegetation and wildlife while learning about the history and basics of wetland ecology. After a safety and canoeing introduction, spend about 40 mins on a guided trail around the Heard wetlands, followed by some free paddle
time to explore. Minimum age: 7 yrs. $32/member; $42/ nonmember. Heard Natural Science Museum, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.
HeardMuseum.org.
Animal Exploration – 2pm. Discover the habits and adaptations of one of our native animals during a live animal observation with a River Legacy Natu- ralist. Free. River Legacy Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RSVP: 817-860-6752.
RiverLegacy.org.
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Birding at the Beds – 8:30-10am. Field trip for be- ginning birders, and to observe and document what birds are visiting the beds during each season. Birding will be done by automobile and with some easy walk- ing. Meet at Dunlop Sports Center, 1500 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. 817-909-4207.
FWAS.org.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Vegetable Gardening 101 – 1-4pm. Comprehensive class on growing vegetables in North Texas. $25. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd, Dallas. 214-363-5316.
NHG.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Cooking with Wine – 6:30pm. Cooking class for ages 18 and up, with menu items including duck salad with cheese toasts and port-currant sauce, blue cheese-crusted steaks with red wine sauce, mashed potatoes with wine braised turnips, and more. $65. Central Market, 5750 E Lovers Ln, Dallas. 214-361- 5754.
CentralMarket.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Urban Sustainable Ecosystem Workshops – Feb 25-26. Learn to transform a property into a sus-
Dallas Metroplex |
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sorbet, soup and dessert mixes, spice mixes, honey, Texas olive oil, handmade soaps and soy candles, doggie treats and more. Free. Coppell Farmers’ Market, 793 S Coppell Rd at Burns, Coppell. 972- 393-1304.
CoppellFarmersMarket.org.
Boat Building School – 10am-12pm. Learn tips and tricks on how to build a winning boat for the 23rd annual Cardboard Boat Regatta in May. Free. Arling- ton City Hall Council Chambers, 101 W Abram St, Arlington. 817-860-6752.
RiverLegacy.org.
Nature Walk – 2-3pm. Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly, naturalist-led walk. Free, donations accepted. River Legacy Science Center, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington. RSVP: 817-860-6752.
RiverLegacy.org.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon – 7am. $25/ member; $30/nonmember. Life Time Fitness, 7100 Preston Rd, Plano. 214-227-0700. LifeTimeFitness. com.
Make Your Own Superfood Sweets! – 11am-12pm. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, eating sweets doesn’t have to compromise one’s health with empty calories. Learn to easily make sweet treats that contain essen- tial nutrients with no fillers, where every ingredient satisfies a specific nutrient requirement and gives blissful mood boosts. Take home recipes and yummy samples. $30. Good Earth Organic Farm, 8629 FM 272, Celeste. 214-799-4968. GoodEarthOrganic-
Farm.com.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13
A Sweetheart of a Meal – 6:30pm. Cooking class with simple techniques but extravagant ingredients, and menu items including duck breast and fig salad with a red wine vinaigrette, filet mignon over lobster and boursin mashed potatoes with merlot sauce, roast-
tainable, food producing and eco-friendly habitat, featuring some of the best and brightest eco-minded enthusiasts in the DFW area. $75/Day 1; $50/Day 2; $100/both days. Email for Lake Highlands location. To register:
BuildUSE@gmail.com. For seminar topics:
NTMN.org.
Cupids Couples Run & 5K – 8am. Race through Stonebridge Ranch, with music prizes, and awards. $25/individual; $45/couple. McKinney YMCA, 300 Ridge Rd, McKinney. 214-726-9886. Stonebridg-
eRacers.com.
Shoreline Spruce-up – 8-11am. Join the clean- up effort put on by For the Love of the Lake and Adopt-A-Shoreline groups. Continental breakfast and spruce-up supplies provided. For the Love of the Lake Office, 1152 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas. 214-660-1100.
WhiteRockLake.org.
Coppell Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. Offering seasonal produce as well as pastured meats, seafood from the Gulf, wild Alaska salmon fished by local family, artisan breads, eggs, handmade pies, gourmet cookies, flavored teas, locally roasted coffees, herb
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