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Spring Farmers & Crafts Market
Thursdays thru June 27
5:30-8:30 p.m. @ Downtown Rowlett Green
Swing by the Downtown Rowlett Green after work every Thursday to enjoy a variety of food trucks and visit with local vendors while shopping for produce, flowers, meats, honey, eggs, crafts and more! More info...
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Kid Fish
Saturday, April 6 - 9 a.m. to Noon
Community Park
Let's go fishing! This is a fun, free, family event designed to foster a love of fishing and the great outdoors.500 pounds of catfish will be released into the pond at Community Park prior to the event and awards will be given to the longest fish winners in three age groups! More info...
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Total Eclipse Watch Party
Monday, April 8 - Noon to 3 p.m.
Come on over to the Downtown Rowlett Green and let’s all enjoy the wonders of totality together. Other activities include a DJ, rocket ship bounce house, food trucks, and educational programs to learn more about this astronomical event. FREE solar eclipse glasses from the Rowlett Public Library for event attendees while supplies last. Join us on the dark side of the moon for a once in a lifetime experience! More info...
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2024 Bond Election Meetings
Thursday, April 11 & Tuesday, April 23
6:30 p.m. @ City Hall
Join us and learn all about the four propositions on the May 4 Bond Election ballot. Both meetings will also stream live on RTN16 and Rowlett.com.
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Keep Rowlett Beautiful Art Contest
KRB is sponsoring a "3D Plastic Trash-Art" contest as part of the Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20 on the Downtown Rowlett Green. Submission categories range from little-bitty's up to grown-ups, so dig through that recycling bin and get creative. Deadline is midnight April 1. More info...
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NTMWD Annual System Maintenance
March 4 to April 1
Notice a funny smell from your tap water? The North Texas Municipal Water District is temporarily changing the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 4-April 1. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year round water quality. More info...
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Farmers & Craft Market
Thursday, April 4
5:30-8:30 p.m. @ Downtown Rowlett Green
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Kid Fish
Saturday, April 6
9:00 a.m. @ Community Park
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Total Eclipse Watch Party
Monday, April 8
Noon - 3:00 p.m. @ Downtown Rowlett Green
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🐶 Animal Shelter Guest Spotlight 🐱
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Rowlett Animal Shelter is at capacity.
ALL ADOPTIONS ARE CURRENTLY FREE
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Come Meet Mandy!
Breed: Mix
Gender: Female
Color: Tan
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Say hello to Mandy, the sweet pup who is a total couch potato and loves to play with toys and kids! She's been patiently waiting for her forever home- could it be with you?
If you’d like to meet Mandy, or any of the other adoptable animals, please contact Animal Services at 972 412-6219 or come by the shelter at 4402 Industrial St. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday- Saturday.
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Miller Road Update
Tiseo Paving Company continued pouring concrete for left turn lanes, crossovers and block outs. They prepared more left turn lanes and block outs for concrete to be poured next week, and are working on getting all of the paved areas of the project backfilled. Weather permitting, the anticipated substantial construction completion is the last week of May 2024.
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SWAT Team
Last week, our new Rowlett PD SWAT Team members successfully completed the SWAT Basic Training School! Congratulations to all!
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Dallas County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting
Wednesday, April 3 @ 5:30
Life Safety Park
820 S. Coppell Rd.
Coppell, TX 75019
Dallas County is holding virtual and in-person public meetings to gather input to update the Hazard Mitigation Plan. They have also launched a Public Input Survey. Your input will help them analyze potential hazards affecting residents and recommend possible actions to reduce their impact. More info...
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Downtown Strategic Plan Open House
Monday, April 22 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Rowlett Community Centre
We are reimagining the future of Downtown and creating a plan to guide us. Your input in this planning process is essential in shaping the vision. Join us at this final Open House, and tell us what you think! More info...
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Easter Egg Food Safety Tips
- Hard boil eggs before coloring.
- Do not eat the eggs after hiding or playing with them. Bacteria and viruses can be picked up on the shells and transferred to the edible part of the egg.
- Use a food grade dye if you plan to eat the dyed eggs.
- Refrigerate within two hours if you plan to eat the dyed eggs later.
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Frontiers of Flight STEM Morning
Saturday, March 30 @ 10 a.m.
Enjoy STEM activities that will leave your family in awe of our world, presented by the Frontiers of Flight. More info...
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The Writing Salon
First Friday of the Month
10:30 a.m.
The Library has a creative writing program for adults who love to write for the fun of it! Write what you choose – poetry, free form writing, creative writing, memoirs, or fiction. Creative prompts will be provided for inspiration.
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Poetry Contest
April 6 - Deadline to Enter
The Library is teaming up with with Keep Rowlett Beautiful for the “Planet vs. Plastics” Poetry Contest. Open to all ages - winning entries will be displayed as a poster at the library. More info...
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Seniors Field Trip - Downtown Dallas
April 5 @ 9:30 a.m.
Have you wanted to explore downtown Dallas, but didn't want to go alone? Join us for this fun group adventure! There is no cost for the trip, but registration is required - call 972-412-6170 to sign up.
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Seniors Field Trip - Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
April 10 @ 9 a.m.
Spring is the most beautiful time of year to visit this world-famous garden - join us and immerse yourself in a blooming wonderland! $25/person, call 972-412-6170 to sign up.
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Family Camp-Out at Pecan Grove Park
April 13-14
Pecan Grove Park
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Registration is open for this popular annual overnight campout - set up your family's tents and enjoy challenges, activities and games designed for all ages. More info…
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Volleyball Skills and Drills
Tuesdays @ Rowlett Community Centre
6 - 7 p.m.
Ages 8-15
Do you know a child interested in volleyball, but has never played? The MVP Volleyball Skills and Drills classes are a great opportunity for them to learn the fundamentals in a fun and supportive environment. Call 972-412-6170 for more information or to sign up today!
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Regular meetings occur the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Work Sessions, if needed, may occur the Monday preceding those meetings. Meetings are held at City Hall.
April 1
Work Session @ 6 p.m.
April 2
Regular Meeting @ 7 p.m.
(check agenda once posted for any updates)
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Golf Advisory Board
8:00 a.m. @ Waterview Golf Club House
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4000 Main St.
Rowlett, TX 75088
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