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From business events to family fun and all things fall, it’s going to be a great week in Frisco, Texas! It’s nearly October, so start planning your inventive trick-or-treating strategies and be sure to consult our FALL GUIDE for pumpkin fun. All of this and more… This Week in Frisco!
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Monday, September 28
Community
Frisco ISD Special Board Meeting: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, FISD Admin Bldg. A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Frisco ISD — Tax Rate Adoption.
Tuesday, September 29
Business and Entrepreneurship
COVID-19: The Impact on Employee Mental Health: 2:00 pm – 2:30 am, a FREE webinar presented by Collin Corporate College. In such uncertain times, what are the issues that employers need to be prepared to help their employees with as they return to work?
Wednesday, September 30
Kids and Family
Navigating a World Pandemic With Your Child Webinar: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm via Zoom, hosted by The Department of Guidance and Counseling and FISD Council of PTA’s. Please register in advance for the event.
Collin College Virtual Dual Credit Information Night: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm via Zoom. The first of a three-part series, the virtual event will provide current 9th-11th grade students and their parents with an introduction to the Collin College dual credit program. Registration is required to attend.
Business and Entrepreneurship
Frisco Young Professionals Happy Hour: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at J. Theodore. Grab your mask and get to know fellow young professionals shaping the future of our city. You’ll get a free drink, complimentary appetizers, and the chance to win prizes from our raffle drawing!
True North Talks: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm, Attend one of three upcoming TrueNorth Coaching and Consulting Talks that aim to ignite the spark to propel you forward. Sept. 30th – Building Confidence, Oct. 7th – Stress Management.
Thursday, October 1
Community
Belle and Sparrow’s unGALA: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at DeVine Grace Vineyard in McKinney. Leave your ballgowns at home and come help support this beacon of hope for women.
Arts and Entertainment
HeartStories Chocolate Therapy GNO at Home: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, online. Enjoy an indulgent chocolate-tasting Girls Night with YeliBelly Chocolates! Enjoy access to a live, interactive virtual class plus individual tasting boxes filled with samples and so much more!
Friday, October 2
Arts and Entertainment
The Art of Imitation: 7:00 pm, The Gallery8680. Oct 2 – Oct 3, Frisco photographer Olivia Ogren-Hrejsa will be exhibiting a collection her series of portraits inspired by 19th-century American paintings.
Saturday, October 3
Community
3rd Annual Frisco Arts Walk and Run: You can run/walk/treadmill/bike across 5K and support the ARTS!! This year’s Frisco Arts Walk and Run is completely virtual, Sept 1 – Oct 3, culminating with an online Finisher’s Fest celebration on October 3rd, from 9 am – 3 pm.
Mudder Duckin’ Fun Run: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Dr Pepper Ballpark. 60-mile (5 stop) motorcycle ride benefiting Veterans, Active Military, and their families in support of Frisco VFW Post 8273 OPERATION DUCK fundraiser.
Arts and Entertainment
The Art of Imitation: 7:00 pm, The Gallery8680. Oct 2 – Oct 3, Frisco photographer Olivia Ogren-Hrejsa will be exhibiting a collection of her portraits inspired by 19th-century American paintings.
McKinney October Bier Walk: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, downtown McKinney. Enjoy strolling around the square tasting 20 unique Oktoberfest biers! Get in the Oktoberfest spirit and wear your favorite lederhosen and dirndls!
Health and Fitness
Hot 26 Posture Clinic: 8:15 am – 9:45 am, Horizon Hot Yoga. From wind-removing pose to final savasana, learn more about the Hot 26 series!
Sports
FC Dallas: 7:30 pm, Toyota Stadium. FC Dallas vs. Columbus Crew SC.
Shopping and Services
Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Frisco Fresh Market features local vendors with a variety of products ranging from seasonal produce to handcrafted items and fantastic homemade foods. Don’t miss FAMILY FUNTOBERFEST Oct 3-4! Kid festivities, fun foods, Oktoberfest fare, and more!
Frisco Rotary Farmer’s Market: Open every Saturday until October, 8:00 am – Noon, weather permitting. Fun, local, farm-grown food, and healthy living products.
Short Story Creative Writing Workshop: 10:30 pm – 1:00 pm. Write On! Frisco will walk you through the components of a short story and how to craft one of your own. By the end of the workshop, each writer can expect to have a solid beginning to a well-rounded short story and skills to keep creating more. Ages 13-adult.
Journaling for Happiness and Stress Release: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Write On! Frisco presents this creative writing specialty workshop that will show you ways to find happiness and release stress through journaling.
Sunday, October 4
Shopping and Services
Frisco Fresh Market: Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Frisco Fresh Market features local vendors with a variety of products ranging from seasonal produce to handcrafted items and fantastic homemade foods. Don’t miss FAMILY FUNTOBERFEST Oct 3-4! Kid festivities, fun foods, Oktoberfest fare, and more!
It’s Your Move.
September Deals and Discounts
The Family Place: Partners Cards are on sale! The Family Place’s highly-anticipated 10-day charity shopping and dining event will take place from Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 8, 2020. Buy a card today!
Tumbleweed TexStyles: Get FREE SHIPPING in September when you use code FREESHIP at shoptwt.com.
BEYOND Pilates: BEYOND’s fall challenge starts soon and we’re saving a spot for you! Six weeks of small group workouts combined with your own accountability coach + the world’s easiest meal plan = a new YOU! Call 469-980-7077 for info.
Culture A Day Spa: In September, get in on the Seasonal “Staycation” Package: 80 minute Citrus Exfoliating Massage and 50 minute Culture Lux Facial with Energizing Oil. Regular price $330 Save 15% on this Package Mon-Fri.
Write On! Frisco: Unleash the imagination and creativity, discover the writer within, develop literacy skills, and build confidence with our fall creative writing workshops and specialty events! Use code FREE1ST for Free Creative Writing Workshop for new writers only!
What’s Coming Up
The Family Place Partners Card: The Family Place’s highly-anticipated 10-day charity shopping and dining event will take place from October 30 – November 8, 2020. Partners Cards will be on sale beginning September 1st!
2020 Chrysalis Ball: October 17, 6:00 pm. An exclusive virtual event benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County, featuring a live auction, silent auction, and a special musical performance by Lady A.
Frisco Bowl Classic: October 27, 10:00 am, benefitting Frisco Fastpacs. More details to come.
JLCC ‘Neath the Wreath: November 12-15, the popular, annual event hosted by the Junior League of Collin County will be virtual this year! The event will include a virtual gift market, online silent auction, and raffle. Additional details coming soon.
About Nicole Barron
Nicole Barron is Editor-In-Chief of Lifestyle Frisco and a proud native of North Texas. When she's not flashing her Lifestyle Frisco name badge at fun happenings around the city, she can be found chasing her 3 kids, attending a yoga class, playing scrabble against her iPhone, or sorting out life one load at a time in her laundry room (otherwise known as the room which time forgot.)
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