Van Alstyne Community Calendar

This calendar is available to any business, church, organization, school, and/or individual who has an upcoming event that is open to the public. Who, what, when, where… There is never a charge for a listing. Just send the information via email to maryjane@sceneintown.com or message via Facebook on Mary Jane Farmer’s profile/page.The calendar does not only list the upcoming fun things, but also the more necessary events, such as City Council or other government meetings, VAISD meetings and happenings (when made available) and so much more.

Meals on Wheels’ phone number is (903) 482-6341. Menus are shown in dark green in the Senior Center listings.

Thursday, July 2

VA Fire Department tests Emergency Signals  — 10 am., Heard around town. No need to call in and ask the dispatcher about it, this is done the first Tuesday of every month.

Municipal Court  — 1:j30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Pickin’ Circle  — 8 p.m., The Cowboy Club, 15027 US Hwy 75 S

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming   Activities:  Walking @ 9:30 a.m., Carving @9 a.m.. Bingo @12:15 p..m..  Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

Friday, July 3

Senior Center Closed Today

*Pickle Ball  — 9:30 a.m.,, Gymnasium, First United Methodist Church, 303 S Preston

VA Rec Center  — Closed today.  588 W A Denton

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, July 4 — Independence Day

July 4 celebration — Parade downtown @10 a.m.;  Dustin Perkins band @Central Social District @5 pm; Fireworks at the Junior High School @dusk, 1722 North Waco

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Sunday, July 5

* ALL VA Rec Center — Open Noon – 6 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Monday, July 6

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities:  Chair Yoga @9:30 a.m., Tai Chi @ 10:30 a.m.  Chair Volleyball @12:15 p.m..   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center — Closed on Mondays, 588 W A Denton Drive

Public Library to reopen — After considerable renovations, the library is set to reopen at its long-time location, 

Tuesday, July 7

Popsicles in the Park —3-4 p.m., Central Social District Park

Bent Creek duo — 6-8 pm, El Patio Escondido, 495 W Van Alstyne Parkway

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities:  Line Dancing @12:15 p.m..   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Wednesday, July 8

Wealth Management w/Justin Clark  — Noon – 1 p.m., VA Chamber Office, 120 E Marshall St.

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities:  Sit & Be Fit @9:30 a.m., Tai Chi @ 10:30 a.m.,  Volleyball at Rec Center @10-12:30 a.m..   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Thursday, July 9

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

Pickin’ Circle  — 8 p.m., The Cowboy Club, 15027 US Hwy 75 S

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities: Carving @ 9 a.m.. Bingo @ 12:15 p.m.   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Friday, July 10

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities: Float Friday   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

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Stacy Burk — 6-8 p.m., Rustic Grace Estate, 13222 FM 121

Saturday, July 11

VA Public Library Grand Reopening — Noon, 151 W Cooper

VA Rec Center — Open 11 a.m..- 8 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

SEVEN Stops of Summer — 10 a.m.— 6 p.m., downtown Van Alstyne

Sunday, July 12

Scott Sean White & Helene Cronin — 5 pm, The Gar Hole, beautiful downtown Westminster

* ALL VA Rec Center — Open Noon – 6 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Monday, July 13

VA Rec Center — Closed on Mondays, 588 W A Denton Drive

Tuesday, July 14

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Popsicles in the Park —3-4 p.m., Central Social District Park

Scott Sean White — 6-8 p.m., El Patio Escondido, 495 W Van Alstyne Parkway

Wednesday, July 15

Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast — 8:30-9:30 a.m., at Grayson College, 1455 Van Alstyne Parkway, presented by Chamber of Commerce, w/Joey Grisham (VAEDC/CDC Executive Director)

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities:  Sit & Be Fit @9:30 a.m., Tai Chi @ 10:30 a.m.,  Volleyball at Rec Center @10-12:30 a.m..   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Thursday, July 16

Pickin’ Circle  — 8 p.m., The Cowboy Club, 15027 US Hwy 75 S

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities: Carving @ 9 a.m.. Bingo @ 12:15 p.m.   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Municipal Court  — 1:j30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Friday, July 17

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities: Float Friday   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, July 18

Senior Center  3rd Saturday is Live Music.  Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center — Open 11 a.m..- 8 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Tejas Brothers  — Red River Station, Saint Jo

Sunday, July 19

* ALL VA Rec Center — Open Noon – 6 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Monday, July 20

VA Rec Center — Closed on Mondays, 588 W A Denton Drive

Tuesday, July 21

Popsicles in the Park —3-4 p.m., Central Social District Park

Larry Martin — 6-8 p.m., El Patio Escondido, 495 W Van Alstyne Parkway

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Wednesday, July 22

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities:  Sit & Be Fit @9:30 a.m., Tai Chi @ 10:30 a.m.,  Volleyball at Rec Center @10-12:30 a.m..   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Thursday, July 23

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

Pickin’ Circle  — 8 p.m., The Cowboy Club, 15027 US Hwy 75 S

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities: Carving @ 9 a.m.. Bingo @ 12:15 p.m.   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Friday, July 24

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities: Float Friday   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Cross Canadian Ragweed  — Red Rocks Amphitheater, Morrison, Colorado

Saturday July 25

Bluegrass Jam/Pickin’ Circle  — 1:30 a.m. Benton Hall, irst United Methodist Church, 303 S Preston

VA Rec Center — Open 11 a.m..- 8 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Sunday, July 26

* ALL VA Rec Center — Open Noon – 6 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Monday, July 27

VA Rec Center — Closed on Mondays, 588 W A Denton Drive

Red River Roll Call, Republican Rally including Gov. Abbott and most Texas Republicans  — 5:30 p.m., Kidd-Key Auditorium, 405 N. Rusk, Sherman. Tickets available here.

Tuesday, July 28

Popsicles in the Park —3-4 p.m., Central Social District Park

Matt Nix — 6-8 p.m., El Patio Escondido, 495 W Van Alstyne Parkway

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Municipal Court  — 1:30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Wednesday, July 29

* Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities:  Sit & Be Fit @9:30 a.m., Tai Chi @ 10:30 a.m.,  Volleyball at Rec Center @10-12:30 a.m..   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Thursday, July 30

*Pickin’ Circle  — 8 p.m., The Cowboy Club, 15027 US Hwy 75 S

Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities: Carving @ 9 a.m.. Bingo @ 12:15 p.m.   Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Friday, July 31

*Senior Center  — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., Menu:  Forthcoming / Activities: Birthday Cake  Location:  273 Texana,  Phone 903-328-7009

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Saturday, Aug. 1

VA Rec Center — Open 11 a.m..- 8 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Cars & Coffee – 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne

Sunday, Aug. 2

* ALL VA Rec Center — Open Noon – 6 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Monday, Aug. 3

Tuesday, Aug. 4

VA Fire Department tests Emergency Signals  — 10 am., Heard around town. No need to call in and ask the dispatcher about it, this is done the first Tuesday of every month.

Andy Adame — 6-8 p.m., El Patio Escondido, 495 W Van Alstyne Parkway

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Wednesday, Aug. 5

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Thursday, Aug. 6

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Municipal Court  — 1:j30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Friday, Aug. 7

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Saturday, Aug. 8

Sounds of Summer concert w/The  Bellamy Brothers – 7:30 pm, Central Social Districr Park

VA Rec Center — Open 11 a.m..- 8 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Sunday, Aug. 9

* ALL VA Rec Center — Open Noon – 6 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Monday, Aug. 10

Tuesday, Aug. 11

Mark Lafon & Ariana Ortiz — 6-8 p.m., El Patio Escondido, 495 W Van Alstyne Parkway

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Wednesday, Aug. 12

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Thursday, Aug. 13

VAISD First Day of School Year 

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Friday, Aug. 14

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, Aug. 15

VA Rec Center — Open 11 a.m..- 8 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Sunday , Aug. 16

* ALL VA Rec Center — Open Noon – 6 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Monday, Aug. 17

Tuesday, Aug 18

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road, Van Alstyne˜

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Wednesday, Aug. 19

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Thursday, Aug. 20

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

Municipal Court  — 1:j30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Friday, Aug. 21

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

 Saturday, Aug. 22

VA Rec Center — Open 11 a.m..- 8 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Sunday, Aug. 23

* ALL VA Rec Center — Open Noon – 6 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Monday, Aug. 24

Tuesday, Aug. 25

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Wednesday, Aug. 26

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Thursday, Aug. 27

VA Chamber After -Hours Mixer — 4:30-6:30 pm, The Emerald Lounge, 267 E Jefferson, downtown

VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Friday, Aug. 28

** ALL VA Rec Center  — Open Noon-9 p.m.  588 W A Denton

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, August. 29

** ALL VA Rec Center — Open 11 a.m..- 8 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Sunday, Aug. 30

** ALL VA Rec Center — Open Noon – 6 p.m., 588 W A Denton Drive

Monday, Aug. 31

Tuesday, Sept. 1

VA Fire Department tests Emergency Signals  — 10 am., Heard around town. No need to call in and ask the dispatcher about it, this is done the first Tuesday of every month.

Wednesday, Sept 2

Thursday, Sept. 3

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

Municipal Court  — 1:30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Friday, Sept. 4

 

Saturday, Sept. 5

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Cars & Coffee – 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne

Sunday, Sept. 6

Jason Eady — 5 pm, The Gar Hole, downtown Westminster

Monday, Sept. 7 — Labor Day

Tuesday, Sept 8

Wednesday, Sept. 9

Thursday, Sept. 10

Friday, Sept. 11

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, Sept 12

Sounds of Summer concert w/Jack Ingram – 7:30 pm, Central Social Districr Park

Sunday, Sept . 13 — Grandparent’s Day

Monday, Sept. 14

Tuesday, Sept. 15

Wednesday, Sept. 16 — Mexico Independence Day

Thursday, Sept. 17

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

Municipal Court  — 1:j30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Friday, Sept. 18

Saturday, Sept. 19

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Sunday, Sept. 20

Monday, Sept. 21

Tuesday, Sept. 22 — First Day of Autumn

Wednesday, Sept. 23

Thursday, Sept. 24

Friday, Sept. 25

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, Sept. 26

Sunday, Sept 27

Monday, Sept. 28

Tuesday, Sept. 29

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Thursday, Oct. 1

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Roadv

Municipal Court  — 1:j30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Friday, Oct. 2

Saturday, Oct. 3

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Cars & Coffee – 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne

Sunday, Oct. 4

VAISD Fall Festival

Monday, Oct. 5

Tuesday, Oct. 6

VA Fire Department tests Emergency Signals  — 10 am., Heard around town. No need to call in and ask the dispatcher about it, this is done the first Tuesday of every month.

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Thursday, Oct. 8

Friday, Oct. 9

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, Oct. 10

Sunday, Oct. 11

Monday, Oct. 12 — Columbus Day 

Tuesday, Oct. 13

Wednesday, Oct. 14

Thursday, Oct. 15

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

Municipal Court  — 1:j30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Friday, Oct. 16

Saturday, Oct. 17

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Sunday, Oct. 18

Monday, Oct. 19

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Thursday, Oct. 22

Friday, Oct. 23

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, Oct. 24

Sunday, Oct. 25

Monday, Oct. 26

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Thursday, Oct. 29

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

Friday, Oct. 30

Saturday, Oct. 31 — Halloween, also set clocks back

Trick or Treat  — 5-7 pm, downtown

Sunday, Nov. 1 — Daylight Savings Time ends

Monday, Nov. 2

Tuesday, Nov. 3

VA Fire Department tests Emergency Signals  — 10 am., Heard around town. No need to call in and ask the dispatcher about it, this is done the first Tuesday of every month.

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Thursday, Nov. 5

Municipal Court  — 1:j30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Friday, Nov. 6

Saturday, Nov. 7

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Cars & Coffee – 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne

Sunday, Nov. 8

Monday, Nov. 9

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Wednesday, Nov. 11 — Veterans Day

Thursday, Nov. 12

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

Friday, Nov. 13

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, Nov 14

Sunday, Nov. 15

Monday, Nov. 16

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Wednesday, Nov. 18

Thursday, Nov. 19

Municipal Court  — 1:j30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Friday, Nov. 20

Saturday, Nov. 21

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Sunday, Nov. 22

Monday, Nov. 23

Tuesday, Nov. 24

Wednesday, Nov. 25

Thursday, Nov. 26 — Thanksgiving Day

?Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

Friday, Nov. 27

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, Nov. 28

Sunday, Nov. 29

Monday, Nov. 30

Tuesday, Dec. 1

VA Fire Department tests Emergency Signals  — 10 am., Heard around town. No need to call in and ask the dispatcher about it, this is done the first Tuesday of every month.

Wednesday, Dec. 2

Thursday, Dec. 3

Municipal Court  — 1:j30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Friday, Dec. 4

Saturday, Dec. 5

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Cars & Coffee – 8 am, downtown Van Alstyne

Sunday, Dec. 6

Monday, Dec. 7

Tuesday, Dec. 8

Wednesday, Dec. 9

Thursday, Dec. 10

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

Friday, Dec. 11

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, Dec. 12

Sunday, Dec. 13

Monday, Dec. 14

Tuesday, Dec. 15

Wednesday, Dec. 16

Thursday, Dec. 17

Municipal Court  — 1:j30 pm, Community Center, 262 N. Preston

Friday, Dec. 18

Saturday, Dec. 19

Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 9 am-Noon, 810 North Denny, Howe

Sunday, Dec. 20

Monday, Dec. 21 — Winter Solstice

Tuesday, Dec. 22

Wednesday, Dec. 23

Thursday, Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve

Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

Friday, December 25  — Christmas Day

? Feed My Sheep, North Texas Food Bank — 3-6 p.m.,  810 North Denny, Howe

Saturday, Dec. 26

Sunday, Dec. 27

Monday, Dec. 28

Tuesday, Dec. 29

Wednesday, Dec. 30

Thursday, Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve

EXAMPLE ONLY:  Senior Center — Lunch @11:30 a.m., Menu: Eggplant Parmasan, Rotini Pasta, Herbed Green Beans, Multigrain Bread, Fresh Fruit , Milk.  Activities:    Address:  148 S Main;  Phone: 903-482-6341

FOR 2027

EVERY other Thursday:  Fred Spears and Pickin Circle — 7 pm, American Legion, 293 Jay Road

1st tuesday every month  VA Fire Department tests Emergency Signals  — 10 am., Heard around town. No need to call in and ask the dispatcher about it, this is done the first Tuesday of every month.

Feed My Sheep — see poster online

Working Copy Only — Senior Center — Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Menu: Mandarin.   Activities:  Walking 9:30 a.m.;    Bingo at 12:15 p.m..     Address: 278 Texana St.  Phone: 903-328-7009