The 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off is at Lake Highlands Jr. High on Saturday at 3-7 p.m. Teams of parents will be competing for the top prize and all proceeds go to the LHJH PTA.
A Laugh A Minute comedy night at the Kaycee Club features Laron Wright and other Dallas area comedians. The show is Friday from 8:30-11:30 p.m and admission is free.
If you’re philanthropically inclined, you can help build a shed for the Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet. The school needs help with assembly and painting. Volunteers will get started around 9 a.m. and are welcome to stay as long as they can. Donations are needed, suggested items can be found on their facebook page.
Take advantage of the $5 admission price during January at the Dallas Arboretum while you still can. Enjoy tasty French macarons from Savor Pâtisserie’s Kelli Watts on Sunday. Tastings begin at 11 a.m.
Karyn Oliver brings her powerhouse vocals to Uncle Calvin’s on Friday at 8 p.m. Richard Cucarro of Acoustic Live, describes Oliver’s voice as “Janis Joplin without the rasp or perhaps Lucinda Williams on steroids…with that powerful instrument, she could be a star in the rock arena. Her voice has a swagger.” Tickets start at $15.
