Community Calendar: Week of October 11th

Until October 13

It’s Not Fair: State Fair Pop-Up at The Rustic, 3656 Howell St. 3-10 pm.

October 12-16

QuickBooks: Online 6-part Webinar Course. Cost: Individual sessions: $25; and $125 for all 6 courses. Each course is 3 hours. Topics: Walking Thru Set-up, Managing Lists, Working w/Accounts, Accts Receivable, Payroll, and Inventory. Everett Burton is the instructor. Contact: 214-987-9491. Meeting Link provided upon registration. Register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehaqumdf990f80c5&llr=

October 15-November 8

My Red Hand My Black Hand: presented by Cara Mia & Soul Rep Theatre. Streamed autoplay. See the preview performance 10/12 (Indigenous People’s Day) at 7:30 pm. For tickets or more info: www.caramiatheatre.org or www.soulrep.org

October 15-16

5th Annual Reimagine Communities 2020 Virtual Summit: 11 am-1:30 pm both days. Free. 2020 has been a roller coaster year like no other. If you’re a civic leader, nonprofit, corporation, or organization, you’ll learn how to innovate and become more resilient in spite of the circumstances. Sponsor: Capital One. https://www.reimaginecommunities.com/

Until October 18

2020 State Fair of Texas: enjoy some of the iconic sights and tastes of the State Fair of Texas from the comfort of your own home. 10 am-9 pm. http://www.bigtex.com/

Until November 4th

Job Readiness Sessions & Hiring Events, 21^st Century, with Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders, ZWHJCOC, Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center. Via Zoom. Info contact: Jasmine Anderson at jasmine.anderson@zwhjcoc.org

Every Tuesday 

Virtual Parenting Classes: 6:15 pm-8:30 pm. Classes offered for parents ages 6-12 where you’ll learn effective ways to communicate and discipline your children. Sponsor: The TurnAround Agenda of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. Contact: 469-567-1793. Register: https://secured.ocbfchurch.org/default.aspx?page=3367&event=12637

Daily

State Fair of Norma’s. Enjoy all of your state fair favorites but with a twist! at Norma’s Café 8300 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco. All 5 Norma’s Cafe are participating and open 8 am-8 pm daily.

October 11 

Andrew’s World with host Andrew Whigham III on blogtalkradio.com 8 am-10 am. Tune in for thought-provoking, enlightening, informative, and entertaining news and commentary. Join the conversation at 646-200-0459 on Andrew’s World.

Carrollton Farmers Market. 10:00 am-1:00 pm. 2722 N. Josey Ln. Carrollton. Every Sunday.

Reggae Brunch Buffet, Host Hero’s Lounge, 3094 N. Stemmons Fwy. 11 am-3 pm. Tickets: Eventbrite.com. The all new Sunday Reggae Brunch!! All You Can Eat Caribbean Brunch Buffet.

A Message For You. I Messenger Media is continuing to provide thought-provoking, informative, enlightening and entertaining news, and commentary. 1 pm. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com

2020 Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards Virtual. 2 pm. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michael Waters. Register: www.bigtex.com  

Sunday Happy Hour, NABJ Media Related Task Force, with host Terry Allen. 5:30 pm CST. Reg:  https://bit.ly/2FOlwGG. Bring your best drink and enjoy the best in online networking! 

Soul Talk: hosted by the Denton Black Film Festival and featuring music by Wondaland Art Society’s Nathaniel Irvin, II. Online event, Free. Info: Eventbrite.com.

October 12

In the Middle with Ashley Moss, a Pointer Koch Fellow with I Messenger Media, LLC. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com at 11 am-1 pm. Questions? Call 646-200-0459.

Makin’ Money Mondays hosted by Wealth Architect and Kirsten Elise Dunn. Need some financial wisdom? We got you covered. Our hosts Kirsten Elise Dunn, successful social entrepreneur and real estate investor, and Jack Waldron, Executive VP at Five Rings Financial. On Facebook Live @WealthArchitect. 11:15 am-11:45 am. FREE!

Virtual Frauds & Scams: Lunch & Learn from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Dallas Police hosts this virtual session for seniors that provides tips about how NOT to become a victim of a scam or fraud. Contact: 214-671-4045. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-frauds-and-scams-lunch-and-learn-tickets-124105447735?ref= Dial-In Option: 346-248-7799. ID: 898-4006-7317; Passcode: 296661

The Training Room–Branding Uninterrupted: How To Brand In A Pandemic. Hosted by Hemphill Real Estate Group. Guest Speaker: Tina M. Brown. Online event. Register for free at brand.eventbrite.com 

Marvelous Marriage Mondays at Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. 7:00 pm-8 pm. Helping Marriages be More Marvellous! This is a ministry of the Covenant Keepers which is the Marriage Community of Friendship-West Baptist Church. Register online at https://friendshipwest.zoom.us/meeting/register/upcpcOmhqz4rqNU-lYrUaJHUISSKLziBMg

October 13

Stockyards Coffee Hour, A Virtual Stockyards Coffee Hour with Jim Austin. 9-10 am. Zoom meet up broadcast from the Stockyards Podcast Studio. Reg: http://jimaustinonline.com/events/

The Doc Shep Speaks Show! From 11 am-1 pm. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com. Join in on the conversation. 

Pinkston Feeder Pattern Community Conversation. Hosted by Dallas ISD. Online event. Register: www.dallasisd.org/resourcecenters for the Zoom link 5:30-7 pm.

October 14

I Was Just Thinking with Norma Adams-Wade from 11 am-1 pm. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com. Call in and join the conversation at 646-200-0459.

Ask Dr. Amerson Radio Show at 11 am CST. The show continues to spotlight National Alopecia Awareness Month with expert guests. Healthy hair/scalp care tips, alopecia discussion, our award-winning product line and more on DFWiRadio.com.

#NationBuilding w/ Michael Sorrell at 12:30 pm. CT on Facebook & Twitter. Follow Paul Quinn College’s President, Michael Sorrell on all social media platforms. @MichaelSorrell on Twitter & Instagram and @MichaelJSorrell on Facebook.

Hollywood Live! With Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez and co-host Shavonda “With a V” Fields, hollywoodlive.com from 2 pm-4 pm.

Economic Developments Town Hall: Implications for Monetary Policy 5 pm-6:15 pm. Ron Kaplan, Federal Reserve Dallas, will discuss the economy and our nation’s monetary policy, moderated by Stacy-Marie Ishmael, The Texas Tribune. You may submit questions ahead of time or during the event. Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/02f412f4-f0c4-40a7-8a47-f1210b73ed59/regProcessStep1

Meet A Black Mental Health Professional: We Are Here, hosted by Dr, Tanisha Guy & Megan Pickens, LPC-S. 7 pm-9 pm. A two-hour event will introduce you to 20 Black mental health professionals. Register: Eventbite.com. 

Salsa Wednesday at Vidorra by DJ Wander at Vidorra Dallas 2642 Main St. 7-10 pm. 

October 15

The Bare Truth with Allana J. Barefield. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com at 11 am-1 pm. Questions? Call 646-200-0459.

The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Presents Stop The Violence A Legal Discussion on Domestic Violence. 6:30 pm. Via Zoom Register: www.dallasalumnae.org 

Tri-Cities NAACP Monthly Meeting. Meeting will take place using the Zoom Conference System. 7 pm. Register: Zoom Meeting ID: 828 5414 3872 Passcode: 6277B

A COVID Conversation: The Health Injustice. Host Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Zoom Webinar 7-8:30 pm. Register: www.DallasAlumnae.org  

SIP and Eat with LaShante‘ “The Lifestyle Chef.” LaShante Williams,  Every Thursday at 7 pm CST on FB live and IG live and https://www.instagram.com/lashante_thelifestylechef/

Musicians In the Park. A series of Thursday night concerts at Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy. 7-8 pm. Also streaming on https://www.facebook.com/MusicPerformanceTrustFund/

Dallas Duets: An Evening with LaLa J. at On The Levee, 1108 Quaker St. 7 pm. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

SoulJazz Thursday Under The Stars feat. Natural Change at 813 Sandaga, 813 Exposition Ave 8:00 pm-12:00 am Bring your own lawn chairs and come enjoy the sounds of Natural Change under the stars. Food Truck, BBQ, Hookahs, and Cigars. Doors open at 8 pm. There is limited seating available. More info: visit www.sandaga813.com or email info@sandaga813.com.

October 16

From Marva with Love with Marva Sneed Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com at 11 am-1 pm. Questions? Call 646-200-0459. 

Friendship-West Presents Spiritual Care hosted by Be Made Whole Counseling Center. Fridays. Spiritual Care of our souls helps to encourage us through difficult times. 1:00 pm CDT via Zoom: Click the link below and make sure you enter the access code. https://zoom.us/j/8567036848? Access Code: 856 703 6848. 

October 17

Mountain View Church Of Christ’s Free Groceries Drive-Thru: 7979 E. R.L. Thornton Fwy, 9 am-noon. 

Forward Dallas Neighborhoods Summit: 10 am-2 pm. Free. Citizens are invited to a virtual summit to learn how to get involved in the ForwardDallas–Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, which outlines the way land is planned and used throughout the city. Contact: 214-671-8900. Register: www.forwarddallassummit2020.eventbrite.com

A Message For You, “The Stimulus Show” Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com at 11 am-1 pm. Questions? Call 646-200-0459.