North Texas Pride to return to ArtCentre of Plano in October
byTickets will be $10 for those aged 13 and up and free for those 12 and under. VIP tickets are available for a $25 donation.
Nonprofits
The Mark Cuban Foundation to host free AI bootcamp in Plano
byThe free bootcamp has open applications now through Sept. 30. Applications from girls, students of color and low-income students are encouraged.
Former Hunt Oil executive named CEO of nonprofit serving children
byFormer Hunt Consolidated president Michael Monroe has been named CEO and president of Plano-based nonprofit Orphan Outreach.
31 Plano retailers participate in Partners Card benefiting The Family Place
byThirty one of the over 750 retailers in Dallas-Fort Worth participating in the Partners Card program are located in Plano, providing 10-20% off for the season.
Uniting women: The Plano Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division is lead by Emily Zoog
byThe Women’s Division has been a Plano Chamber of Commerce mainstay for more than five decades, and now offers “Ladies Lunch Out,” a small group-based topical networking lunches and annual Women’s Division Summits.
Sitting down with Junior League of Collin County President Shun Thomas
byShun Thomas has been a leader in the community for decades, from the corporate world to education and the Junior League of Collin County.
Former Plano Art Association president Melanie Brigante talks her time in arts leadership
byMelanie Brigante, the outgoing president of Plano Art Association, has worked with the nonprofit organization for years, helping grow membership and providing outlets for artists to display their work.
Top 5 things to do with your library this September
byEsports. Genealogy. Arts and culture. Spanish-language programs. ESL. Here are the top 5 things to do from our local libraries.
Annual arts festival Celebrate the Arts returns August 16
byCollaborative Arts of Plano’s fourth annual Celebrate the Arts festival is coming to the Courtyard Theatre next week with fine arts performances.
Check out the 14 restaurants in Plano participating in DFW Restaurant Week
bySeafood. Steak. Pasta. Sushi. Mexican. All kinds of popular cuisines are represented at the fundraiser DFW Restaurant Week.