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FREE Hand Drum Workshops
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Other
2/7/2009 through 12/26/2009 Time:
10:00 AM - 0:00 AM
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Drums Not Guns, a 501c3 non-profit membership organization teaches West African drumming rhythms at Old Settler`s Rec Center, 1201 E Louisiana, McKinney every Saturday Morning, unless a master class is taking place.
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Job Seekers
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Other
2/12/2009 through 12/16/2009 Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Unemployed? Underemployed? Have openings in your company that need to be filled? Join us for networking and encouragement! Group meetings on Thursdays.
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Chestnut Square Public Tours
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Art Exhibits
2/15/2009 through 12/31/2009 Time:
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Visit Chestnut Square and take a guided tours of homes from 1850-1930. Learn about how McKinney was settled, how families moved here and how they made a difference! Tours are offered on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11:00am.
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Treasures from the Earth
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Special Events, Festivals
4/3/2009 through 12/31/2009 Time:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Beginning April 3, the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary will present Treasures from the Earth, a new exhibit featuring an exotic collection of diamonds, gems, precious metals, rare minerals, pearls and fossils. Visit www.heardmuseum.org for more details.
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YMCA Adventure Day Camp Registration
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Art Exhibits
4/8/2009 through 8/7/2009 Time:
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YMCA - Collin County Adventure Camp`s day camp registration begins April 1st and continues through August 7th. 10 weeks of summer fun for ages 5-12 AND teens! TRANSPORTATION provided from McKinney. To register, visit our website www.collincountyadventurecamp.org or call 469.952.5600.
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Farmers Market
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Special Events, Festivals
4/25/2009 through 10/31/2009 Time:
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Come on out for some of the freshest produce, bakery, meats, eggs and more! We`ve got breakfast and we`ve got entertainment! Bring a chair and stay awhile....share the latest McKinney news at the Farmers` Market!
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First Fridays at Adriatica
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Special Events, Festivals
5/1/2009 through 12/4/2009 Time:
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The Adriatica Merchants Association proudly presents First Fridays at Adriatica kick-off on May 1st from 5 to 9pm. Music, artist showcase, sidewalk shopping, food and fun! Admission is FREE. For more info, call 972-540-2739
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1st Fridays at Adriatica
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Special Events, Festivals
5/1/2009 through 12/4/2009 Time:
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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The Merchants Association at Adriatica is hosting First Fridays. There will be Sidewalk shopping, food, entertainment and an Art Showcase of McKinney resident artists. Free.
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Pioneer Craft Camps
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Special Events, Festivals
6/18/2009 through 7/23/2009 Time:
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Bring your kids to the North Texas History Center for a fun and educational summer! Each camp will spotlight a different activity, and allow children ages 8 and up and/or adults to learn in a hands-on environment. There is still time to sign up for one of our camps. Scout troops or individual Scouts may apply activities at these camps towards badges.
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Pioneer Roots
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Art Exhibits
6/27/2009 through 11/12/2009 Time:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The first immigrants to North Texas arrived in the 1830s, mostly from Tennessee, Kentucky, the Carolinas, and other Upper Southern and Midwestern states. The new exhibit, Pioneer Roots, opens June 27 and reflects first person stories from North Texas pioneers, and highlights three distinct waves of immigration: Pre-Civil War, Post-Civil War, and circa 1910. In addition to the traditional main gall... (continued)
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Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank Off
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Special Events, Festivals
7/4/2009 through 7/4/2009 Time:
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The Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank Off brings crankers from around the country to compete in the annual ice cream crank-off. Enjoy tastings of homemade ice cream, entertainment and fun! The Antique Car Show is also next door for your enjoyment!
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2009 Car Show
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Special Events, Festivals
7/4/2009 through 7/4/2009 Time:
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Celebrate Red, White and Boom by attending the 2009 Car Show. Registration begins at 8:30am-Noon with awards at 3 pm. Early registration will be $15 through June 26 and $25 at the show. Four select picks and a total of 103 trophies and/or plaques will be awarded. Random prize drawings including 50/50 cash prize pot,t-shirts and dash plaques. $500 Cash Prize Best of Show Car & Truck.
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July 4th Community Parade
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Special Events, Festivals
7/4/2009 through 7/4/2009 Time:
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Join the City of McKinney for the opening of its celebration of July 4th with a community parade around the downtown square. Enjoy the "Hometown Heroes" parade celebrating heroism, patriotism and diversity in our community. The parade starts at Lamar & Tennessee (entrants will meet there at 9:30 a.m.) and travel west to Kentucky, south to Louisiana, then north again on Tennessee.
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Red White & BOOM!
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Special Events, Festivals
7/4/2009 through 7/4/2009 Time:
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Afternoon to evening festivities take place at the Craig Ranch Soccer Complex. A kids` area with games and inflatables, food vendors, live entertainment on the big stage, a flyover by the Flight of the Phoenix Escadrille, capped off by a fabulous fireworks show
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Fire Works Run
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Sports & Recreation
7/4/2009 through 7/4/2009 Time:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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1 & 5 K Run
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