If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Jan. 20-Feb. 26

Based on the popular 1985 book by Laura Numeroff, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” tells the tale of a young boy and the adventure that ensues when he innocently gives a mouse a cookie. For ages 4 and older. Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, $12-$24

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Through Jan. 28 The Lady: White Rock Lake Museum Exhibition The local legend of the Lady of the Lake is brought to life through the interpretations of 17 local artists. Paintings, photographs and mixed media tell the story that has intrigued and mystified generations of White Rock area residents. Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, 214.670.8749, free

Jan. 1 New Year’s 5 Mile Run at Flag Pole Hill The New Year’s 5 Mile Run invites athletes and couch potatoes alike to start the new year off on the right foot … and the left. The race, which begins at 10 a.m., runs from the park office on Flag Pole Hill down Goforth and West Lawther to Fair Oaks. Flag Pole Hill, 214.821.0909, $25, 10:00 a.m.

Jan. 13 LHHS Varsity Basketball v. Jesuit Watch the LHHS Wildcats take on the Jesuit Rangers. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. LHHS, 9449 Church, 469.593.1126, $3; students $2

Jan. 14 For the Love of the Lake’s Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up Join FTLOTL and the Dallas Park and Recreation Department from 8.a.m.-noon and help keep White Rock Lake a clean and enjoyable place. This clean-up effort hasn’t missed a month since April 1996. Meet between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. at the FTLOTL office; the event lasts until noon. 1152 N. Buckner, 214.660.1100

Jan. 19-21 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The Lake Highlands High School theater department presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a Tony Award-winning musical comedy about a fictional spelling bee set in Putnam Valley Middle School. Through the show, the audience is integrated into the performance, making this a fun, interactive event. Performances begin at 7 p.m. LHHS auditorium, 9449 Church, 469.593.1065, $10-$13

Jan. 21 Pet Project Pinot’s Palette is hosting a “Paint Your Pet” class. Send the shop a picture of your favorite animal companion, sign up for the class, and walk away with a one-of-a-kind painting. 6465 E. Mockingbird, 214.827.4668, $35

Jan 21 Read to Rocky This popular event, 2-3 p.m., gives children the opportunity to improve their reading skills by reading to Heart-of-Texas therapy dogs. Kindergarten through fourth-grade participants may either bring their own books or choose on at the library. Audelia Road Library,10045 Audelia, 214.670.1350

Jan. 28 LHHS Choir Garage Sale Support the LHHS choir by shopping the LHHS Choir Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Everything from large furniture to clothing will be on display, and proceeds benefit all high school choirs. LHHS cafeteria, 9449 Church, 469.593.1061