🌱 Thanksgiving Weekend In McKinney + North Texas Turkey Trot

Good morning, McKinney-Frisco! Happy Thanksgiving! Please know that, like most of you, I will be taking the day off to enjoy the festivities, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding of the slight pause in the McKinney-Frisco Daily, and we'll be back to our normal routine Saturday morning!

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy; windy, cooler. High: 58 Low: 30.

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Here are the top stories in McKinney-Frisco today:

1. McKinney has lots of fun Thanksgiving weekend activities planned for the whole community to enjoy! Tomorrow, check out "Home for the Holidays" in McKinney Square before the 6:15 p.m. tree lighting. Then, take in a performance of "A Christmas Carol" at the McKinney Performing Arts Center over the weekend, or stop by Adriatica Croatian Village for the Christmas Wine Walk and Shop on Sunday. (McKinney Weekend Update)
2. Tickets are still available for the City of Frisco's Kids Holiday Store at Merry Main Street on Dec. 4, presented by Texas Health Hospital Frisco. The "elves" help kids experience the joy of giving as they shop for gifts for their parents and loved ones. Reserve your time slot here. (City of Frisco)
3. Several Frisco streets will be closed this morning for the North Texas Turkey Trot, including Main Street, Frisco Street, and Frisco Square Street. (Press Release Desk)
4. Want to give back to your community this holiday season? Here are 15 ways to volunteer and get involved in the McKinney area. (Community Impact Newspaper)
5. In honor of its 100th birthday, the Scottish Rite for Children hospital in Frisco is getting the nation's 100th DreamCourt, a state-of-the-art basketball court that provides youth an opportunity to practice teamwork and build character. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot - Frisco Family YMCA (8:00 AM)

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• Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 4, December 6, December 7, December 8, December 9)
• Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.