Special needs bash one of many Carrollton events coming up

Editor's Note: The Esports Spring Showcase has been updated with the correct venue.

Children and adults with special needs, along with their families, friends, and caregivers, are invited to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the Special Needs Bash on Saturday, March 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crosby Recreation Center, 1610 E. Crosby Rd.. The Bash will feature a free lunch for all attendees. A sensory-friendly break area will be available throughout the event. Registration is required at cityofcarrollton.com/signupnow under the Adaptive section. For more information about the City’s adaptive programming and events, visit cityofcarrollton.com/adaptive.

Esports Spring Showcase – March 28

Carrollton Esports is excited to announce the third annual Spring Showcase at the Crosby Recreatin Center on Saturday, March 28 at 9 a.m. This event brings together players and teams of all skill levels, including high school, college, amateur, and professional, to celebrate gaming in North Texas. Keep an eye out for registration links, raffle prizes, and more. For more information, contact Cody Wager at cody.wager@cityofcarrollton.com or 972-466-9834. 

CPR/AED Training – March 28

Sudden cardiac arrest is a survivable event, but usually only with bystander intervention before Emergency Medical Services arrive. Join Carrollton Fire Rescue on Saturday, March 28, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Carrollton Fire Administration building (1111 W. Belt Line Road #100) to receive free CPR and AED use training. This class primarily focuses on compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), while also covering choking, and child & infant CPR.

This course is not for those needing a nationally accredited course completion card, such as the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. For more information, visit cityofcarrollton.com/cpr or call 972-466-9811.

Coffee with a Cop – March 28

Join officers from the Carrollton Police Department for coffee and conversation from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, at El Portal Café (2810 E. Trinity Mills Road, Suite 191). This event is a casual, recurring community gathering with no agenda or speeches. Residents can ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the members of the Carrollton Police Department. To learn more, visit cityofcarrollton.com/police and select Coffee with a Cop under Programs & Resources.

Citizens at Last: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas – March 1-31

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Carrollton Public Library is hosting a freestanding exhibition at the Josey Ranch Lake Library beginning March 1 through March 31, during regular Library hours. The exhibition will feature archival photographs, newspaper clippings, cartoons, and text detailing the struggle for women in Texas. Citizens at Last: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas is presented by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Tech Aid – April 1

Receive one-on-one guidance and tackle technology issues on Wednesday, April 1, from 2-3 p.m. at Josey Ranch Lake Library (1700 Keller Springs Road). Get help setting up new devices, troubleshooting software issues, and utilizing various digital resources. This service does not include removing viruses, malware, or ransomware, nor does it help with purchasing items. Assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on this and other Library computer and technology classes, visit cityofcarrollton.com/library or call 972-466-4800.

Wildflower Watch Begins April 1
Spring is here, and Carrollton is bursting with colorful blooms. Take a stroll through the City’s beautiful parks filled with bluebonnets, firewheels, Indian paintbrushes, and other wildflowers. Bring the family and snap some photos at one of the many selfie stands strategically set up throughout the City in prime wildflower growing areas.

To discover the best wildflower patches and find selfie stands, visit cityofcarrollton.com/arts and select Art Programs and click Wildflower Watch under Art Initiatives.

Poetree: Community Poem Display

Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Carrollton Public Library. Visit either Library beginning April 1 through April 30, during regular Library hours, to write an original poem on a paper leaf to add to the Library’s Poetree display. Participation is free, and all supplies are provided.

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