8 Days to The Good Stuff: Our city celebrates diversity and culture
byCount down to our The Good Stuff 10th Anniversary Block Party with 10 of “the good stuff” about Plano.
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Top 5 things to do with your library this November
byLots to do at Plano Public Libraries this November, including art, “zombie” preparedness, home maintenance, a puppet show and cultural creations.
9 Days to The Good Stuff: Plano’s growing arts scene
byCount down to our The Good Stuff 10th Anniversary Block Party with 10 of “the good stuff” about Plano.
AmeriCorps’ Plain-O Helpers serve the older adults of our county
byEvery Friday, a group of AmeriCorps volunteers heads to a different home in Plano. Known as the Plain-O Helpers, they may be there to change a light bulb, install a grab bar or build a wheelchair ramp — whatever task Plano’s older adults may need.
After a scare, the Plano-based North Texas Wildlife Center secures a future
byThe North Texas Wildlife Center’s permitted animal rehabilitation facility is moving from a quaint residential neighborhood in Plano, since foot traffic has increased.
Celebrating The Good Stuff
byCount down to our The Good Stuff 10th Anniversary Block Party with 10 of “the good stuff” about Plano.
NTFB talks government shutdown, services for those at risk of losing benefits
by“NTFB and its partners are working to make sure local pantries remain stocked and mobile food distributions continue throughout the shutdown.”
Plano tops donations in 12th annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive
byNorth Texas Food Bank wrapped up its 12th Annual Peanut Butter Drive, collecting more than $355,000 and approximately 85,000 pounds of peanut butter.
RIP FEST, other events rescheduled due to rainy weather
byWith last week’s stormy weather, several events have been rescheduled. RIP Fest will take place on Oct. 30 and For the Love of Art on Nov. 8.
KERA: North Texas food banks brace for rise in demand as paychecks, SNAP benefits run out due to shutdown
byNonprofits like the North Texas Food Bank say they’ve been closely monitoring the shutdown to try and adjust services if the shutdown extends beyond October.