Now in its 44th year, the Cottonwood Art Festival is the premier fine arts event in North Texas. The festival also features local bands, a children’s area and a courtyard where patrons can sit in the shade by the lake and relax while they enjoy the music. Food and spirits are also available in the courtyard.
Event Info
When: Saturday, May 19, 2011, 8 a.m. Start
Where: The Shops at Legacy in Plano, Texas
Why: ‘Cause Running is Cool!
To volunteer for the 2012 run event or another Jim Utley Foundation event this year, email us.
SPECIAL for readers of North Texas Kids: Use the Code RUNBLOCK when you register for $5 off the 10K or 5K run
The Jim Utley Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to rewarding youth for choosing to live drug free, getting good grades, doing community service, participating in healthy living, including being active in organized sports and clubs. In addition The Jim Utley Foundation builds overall awareness about dangers of street drugs and helping youth and families through education and programs.
Destination Science makes science fun for kids! They provide week long summer camps that are designed for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 6th grade who have big imaginations and a desire to stir up science fun. Full day and half day camps are available Monday through Friday from 9am to 3:30pm. Extended hours are available in the morning (8-9am) and the afternoon (3:30-5pm) at most locations; see individual locations for more information.
Each week long summer camp focuses on a topic that includes 20 hands-on science activities that kids can take home as well as fun games and great teachers. In the DFW area this summer, kids can look forward to the following:
