“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

Mahatma Gandhi

JK’s Event Center, 3401 Altamesa Blvd. Suite #156, Fort Worth, Noon to 4 p.m.

High Tea & Fashion Show benefitting Ranch Hands Rescue and First Refuge Ministries, High tea, brunch, runway show, vendors, purse and vacation auction, designer bag raffle, surprise bag raffle, guest speaker and entertainment,, Feb. 11, 3300 Championship Parkway, Fort Worth, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit www.cbmai.net

Girls Night Out on Granbury Square, includes live entertainment, dining, shopping and door prizes, Feb. 11, Granbury Square, 3 to 7 p.m. Ask for punch card for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree.

Lola’s Local Farmers Market featuring 30+ locally-grown and produced vendors, live music, bar bites and food trucks, pet friendly, Feb. 12, 2000 W. Berry Street, Fort Worth, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.

Lake Granbury Art Association, Feb. 13, Shanley House Gallery, 224 N. Travis St. Granbury, 6 p.m.

Granbury Knitting Guild, beginners welcome, Feb. 14, First Presbyterian Church, 303 Bridge St. Granbury, 9:30 a.m.

Scratchboard Art, a workshop by the Pecan Plantation Art Guild with artist Kerian Massey, Feb. 14, Pecan Plantation VFD/EMS, 9518 Monticello Drive, Granbury, 1 p.m. $40 class includes all supplies.

North Fort Worth Book Club discusses “Andalon Legacy” by T.B. Phillips, , World Blend, 5410 Basswood Blvd. Fort Worth, 6 to 8 p.m.

Artful Moments for Dementia Patients and Caregivers, exploration of Amon Carter museum exhibits, hands-on activities, Feb. 16, Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Register online at cartermuseum.org or call 817-989-5013.

Clay Walker in concert, Feb. 17, Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, 10 p.m. Call (817) 624-7117 for tickets.

Great Backyard Bird Count, participate in an inventory of Acton Nature Center’s feathered friends, breakfast at 7, Feb. 18-19, Acton Nature Center of Hood County, 6430 Smoky Hill Court, Acton, 7 to 10 a.m. Bring your binoculars. On the 18th, Dr. Billy Teels will give a presentation at 10 a.m. on the effects climate change has on bird distribution.

Lola’s Rock ’n’ Roll Rummage Sale, Fort Worth’s largest running outdoor monthly market featuring artists, creators and collectors, plus music and food, Feb. 19, 2000 W. Berry Street, Fort Worth, noon to 5 p.m. Free admission.

Health and Fitness Expo, includes vendors, health and fitness professionals, healthy snacks and more, Feb. 19, Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, 10 a.m. Tickets $12-$20. $5 off admission with Covid vaccination card.

Mineral Wells Senior Center Dance, featuring the music of The Lonesome Fugitive, Feb. 19, 102 N.W. 6th Ave. Mineral Wells, 7 p.m. $5 admission includes snacks and drinks.

Parker County Pickers, a family-friendly jam session with indoor and outdoor seating, Feb. 19, Casual Fridays, 10238 FM 1886, Azle, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

February Showcase, local musicians, casual dining, Feb. 19, Shep’s, 202 Fort Worth Highway, Weatherford, 1 to 4 p.m.

Granbury Quilting Guild, Feb. 20, United Cooperative Services Community Room, 320 Fall Creek Hwy. Granbury, 6 p.m.

Saginaw Senior Center Field Trip to Makerspace Lab in Arlington. Learn how to use 3D printers and Circuit machines. Free transportation by Sixty & Better, Feb. 21. Limited space. Sign up in person before Feb. 13 at the Saginaw Senior Center, located at 633 W. McLeoy Blvd. in Saginaw, for a chance to go.

Book Club - Azle, discussing “Beartown”

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Frederik Backman, Feb. 21, Azle Memorial Library, 333 W. Main Street, Azle, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Request this month’s title at the reference desk (while supplies last).

Book Club - Weatherford, discussing “Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman, Feb. 21, Weatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St. Weatherford, 6 to 7 p.m. Request this month’s title at the reference desk (while supplies last).

Blazin’ Paddles Pickleball, 50+ tournaments, Feb. 23-24, Southern Oaks Golf & Tennis Club, 13765 Southern Oaks Dr. Burleson, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. No membership required. Go to USSeniorPickleball.com to register.

Mineral Wells Senior Center Dance featuring the music of Michael Cote and Bryan Daniel, Feb. 24, 102 N.W. 6th Ave. Mineral Wells, 7 p.m. $5 admission includes snacks and drinks.

The Rajun Cajuns, three Louisiana singer/ songwriters on stage, Feb. 25, Spring Creek Tabernacle, 6 p.m. Free event. Tips appreciated.

February Plant Swap, hosted by Fort Worth Plant Peeps, includes trades, vendors, raffle, art, friendship and community, Feb. 25, T&P Tavern, 221 W. Lancaster Avenue, #1000, Fort Worth, 4 to 8 p.m. Park in the back of building.

Granbury Jazz Fest, 15 bands, 3 stages, Feb. 25, Hewlett Park, 650 W. Pearl St. Granbury, 11 a.m. Free event.

Art in the Vines featuring live music, wine, food and art vendors, Feb. 26, Pemberton Cellars Winery, 3500 Lipan Highway, Granbury, Noon to 4 p.m. Free event.

Granbury Writers’ Bloc, for writers, authors and those who love the craft of writing, Feb. 27, The Cove at Waterview, 101 Watermark Blvd. Granbury, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Rotary Pancake Supper, all you can eat pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee, milk, benefits scholarship program, Feb. 28, Weatherford High School cafeteria, 2121 Bethel Road, Weatherford, 5 to 7:30 p.m. $8 at the door. Raffle tickets $5 for 6.

Stamp Club, includes buy/trade time before and after meeting, Feb. 28, Bentwater Activity Center, 1800 W Emerald Ct. Granbury, 7 p.m. Gate opens at 6.

Senior Self Defense Class, for all seniors, regardless of mobility limitations, Feb. 28, 12:30 p.m. Lake Worth Senior Center, 7005 Charbonneau Road, Lake Worth, For information, call (817) 237-3281.

Book Club - Granbury, discussing “If You Ask Me” by Libby Hubscher, Feb. 28, Hood County Library, 222 N. Travis St. Granbury, 6 to 7 p.m. Get book deets.

Mark your calendars for these events coming in March...

Chalk It Up Contest invites chalk artists of all ages, March 4, 7005 Charbonneau Street, Lake Worth, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Smokin’ Hot Barbeque Cook Off & Bluegrass Festival, March 4, Oak Avenue in Mineral

Wells, noon to 5 p.m.

Paddyfest and Parade, March 16, Granbury Square, 6 to 9 p.m.

Granbury Founders Day Jubilee and Cookoff, March 17-19, Granbury Square, Stay tuned for details.

Grow at Clark Gardens includes a vendor market, bbq cookout, educational stations and live music, March 25, Clark Gardens, 567 Maddux Road, Weatherford, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Weatherford Music Festival includes food vendors, family fun and lots of music, March 2526, Heritage Park, 317 Santa Fe Dr., Weatherford. All day, both days.

VINO-Palooza Wine & Music Festival offers tastings from more than 20 wineries and live music. Stay tuned for details.

Dancing in the Streets: The Music of Mowtown, March 3-5, Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce Street, Fort Worth. For ticket information, call 817-212-4280.

Spring 2023 YardSmart Conference, local experts and learn about best practices of efficient landscapes and much more, Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth. For information, visit fwbg.org.