🌱 New Landowner Workshops + Norris Elementary Namesake Passes Away

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in McKinney-Frisco today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and breezy. High: 82 Low: 69.

Here are the top 3 stories today in McKinney-Frisco:

1. A series of workshops for new landowners begins next week in McKinney and will run through Aug. 27. The Landowner 101 series covers the basics of managing land and will include a provided lunch for in-person participants. Registration for each workshop is $30 and is open online now. (North Texas e-News)
2. The Frisco Independent School District is honoring the legacy of Armetha Norris, the district's first school health coordinator. Norris passed away earlier this month at the age of 92, but her legacy lives on in her namesake school, Armetha Norris Elementary. Anyone looking to honor Norris's memory can make a donation in her name to support student scholarships through the Frisco Education Foundation. (Star Local Media)
3. The City of Frisco is offering several volunteer opportunities in honor of National Volunteer Month this April. Residents can become volunteers by registering online and searching for the organizations that interest them. Background checks may be required before volunteers can begin service with some organizations. (CW33 Dallas)

Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Meditative Mandala (Adults) At John And Judy Gay Library (10:15 AM)
• Adventures Of Science Club At The Apex Centre (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Texas Music Revolution Easter Egg Hunt is officially underway! Three eggs are hidden with pairs of weekend passes to TMR 26, and one special golden egg includes VIP tickets! (Instagram)
• Enjoy a walking tour of McKinney next Saturday, Apr. 23, at 11:00 a.m! All tours leave from the Visitors Center at 200 West Virginia Street. (Facebook)
• Clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson will perform a variety of classical music at this month's Music in the Chamber. The concert starts at 8:00 p.m. tonight inside Council Chambers at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Center. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Tess Kazora

About me: Nicole is a freelance writer who graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. At her core, she loves painting acrylic portraits, listening to political and social commentary, and examining research in the social sciences.