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HIGHLAND VILLAGE EASTER EGG HUNT
April 20 | 10am - 2pm | Unity Park | 2200 Briarhill Blvd. • Highland Village, TX
Get ready for this year’s Highland Village Easter Egg Hunt! This is a free event and all ages are welcome. There will be an egg hunt with special prize eggs, pictures with the Easter Bunny (with your own camera), face painting, a bounce house, fire engine, and other activities the kids will love! Kids will be divided up into three different groups based on age for the Egg Hunt.
THE GIVING FENCE
The Giving Fence is where you can donate or receive gently used clothing items and blankets of all sizes. It’s located at 1701 Broadway St., Denton, TX where you can see a large fence filled with items for those in need. When you donate, please drop items off in a clear weather protecting bag and hang them directly on the fence. Visit their Facebook page for more details
www.facebook.com/thegivingfence.
photo courtesy of The Giving Fence social media page
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NEW ADKINS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Adkins Elementary is feeling the love for their new Assistant Principal, Dedra Adams! Ms. Adams brings with her a wealth of experience and a love for Denton ISD. She’s even a product of Denton ISD, she went to a DISD school elementary through high school. Mr. Adams has devoted her entire career to giving back what she received by teaching students of Denton ISD. photo courtesy of Adkins Elementary social media page
DISD HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS PUT EMPHASIS ON DIVERSITY
High school students registering for 2021-2022 school year classes will find more diverse course options to choose from! Among the new options to choose from are two Ethnic Studies Courses, one in African American Studies, and the other in Mexican American Studies. Both of which will be available for grades 10 through 12 and do not require any pre-requisites. Catalogs will be distributed to students with more course details.
LANTANA SPRING COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Lantana’s annual community garage sale is happening on March 27th!! From 8am - 3pm you can take part in this semi-annual ritual. Not only does this event give you an excuse to clean out your closets and make some extra money, but you can also find some really great treasures while having a fun day with your neighbors! To take part or for more information, call the Lantana Community Association at 940.728.1660 or go to lantana.nabrnetwork.com/communityfeed.php. RSVP’s must be in by March 25th. Certain COVID-19 protocols will be required.
Denton County has been approved for FEMA Disaster Assistance! Included in this are financial assistance for housing and other needs and assistance for small businesses. To receive assistance for damage from snow and ice, you must file a claim with your insurance before applying. To apply go to www.fema.gov/
disaster/4586.
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN BLOOD DRIVE
The Pre-Med Blood drive has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 24! Blood banks are dangerously low and the winter weather emergency only made it worse. Consider sharing with family and friends that live close by and would like to donate. Busses will be in the front circle where people can check-in outside and will not have to enter the building. Sign up for a time slot here ww3.greatpartners.org/.../drive_
schedule/123117.
HARPOOL MIDDLE & THE USS RONALD REAGAN
Denton ISD and Harpool Middle School were represented on the USS Ronald Reagan in Japan! Thank you to the family and friends that donated Halloween candy to Harpool Middle School for the USS Ronald Reagan! Harpool Middle is being represented with the Gaiters they were able to send over with your donations. photo courtesy of Harpool Middle School social media page
