What’s happening this weekend? It looks like there’s volunteer service at White Rock Lake, film discussion, flowers and a virtual Martin Luther King Jr. discussion to get into.
Go Green
Plant a tree at White Rock Lake at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday with Councilwoman Paula Blackmon, For the Love of the Lake and White Rock Foundation. Everyone participating will meet at the White Rock Lake stone tables. Â Registration is on Dallas Parks and Recreation.
For questions and more details, email yarlanda.anderson@dallascityhall.com.
Black Cinema
Discuss Black films and firsts with Professor Kimberley Hill this Black History Month at Forest Green Library. At 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, film clips and their importance in history will be shown. Visitors can watch and discuss with the professor.
Dallas Blooms Festival begins
This Saturday marks the start of the Dallas Blooms Festival at the Dallas Arboretum.This year’s theme is “Birds in Paradise.” To kick things off, there’s a family fun weekend from Feb.19 – Feb. 21 starting at 10 a.m. Saturday featuring a walk past the blooming fruit trees, a bird walk, brews from Vector Brewing and more.
Tickets are here.
“The King They Don’t Talk About”
Lake Highlands Area Moms (And More) Against Racism will host a virtual panel discussion on Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. on Zoom. The event is free and open to all, but tickets must be reserved for the event.
Ruff Life Doggy Day
Truck Yard Dallas is hosting a day for the dogs (and owners) with dog friendly pampering stations, dog adoptions, best in yard contests and more on February 19th from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. With drink specials for the humans and K-9 approved treats, too, there is something for everyone at the Truck Yard.
Enter the Doggie Contests for the chance to win a commissioned painting of your furry friend. Entry is free for all. More info here.
