November
12
Watch for birds
The Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area hosts its monthly bird walk. An expert birder joins the group to explore prime birding locations along the LLELA’s nature trails. Registration is required. Participants must be age 10 or older. 7:30-11 a.m. Admission is $5 per class plus $5 per vehicle. 201 E. Jones St., Lewisville. 972-219-3550. www.cityoflewisville.com/home/components/calendar/event/56312/668?curm=11&cury=2022
14
Crochet with friends
The Cozby Library and Community Commons invites crocheters and knitters of any skill level to get together and socialize. Participants can bring their own work and hang out or get tips from others. This is not a formal teaching experience. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies, but some supplies are available. Participants can take their completed work home, but all library supplies must stay. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell. 972-304-3658. www.coppelltx.gov/184/Cozby-Library-Community-Commons
16
Paint and sip
Head to the Coppell Arts Center for a Bob Ross-themed Paint & Sip session. The two-hour painting class includes all painting supplies, and Kate Shema of Createria Studios will be the instructor. No experience is necessary to participate. A selection of beer and wine will be available for purchase at the bar. Outside beverages other than water will not be permitted. 6-8 p.m. $30 (per person). 505 Travis St., Coppell. www.coppellartscenter.org/events/detail/ paint-and-sip-inspired-by-bob-ross
17
Get crafty
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to the Lewisville Public Library to create holiday crafts for friends and family members. Registration is required. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 1197 W. Main St., Bennett Program Room, Lewisville. https://lewisville.libcal.com/event/9575713
18
Listen to music
The Lewisville Lake Symphony presents “An American Salute.” The music from “West Side Story” and frontier favorites such as “Shenandoah,” “America the Beautiful” and “Oh Susannah” are all slated to be played by the symphony orchestra. This is the Lewisville Lake Symphony’s second concert of the 2022-23 season. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students. Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N. Charles, Lewisville. 972-219-8446. www.lewisvillesymphony.org
19
Get your gobble wobble on
Benefiting Coppell Animal Services, the fourth annual Gobble Wobble 5K & Fun Run takes place at Andrew Brown Park East. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Coppell Animal Services to provide food and other necessities for animals in need during the holiday season. For those who do not wish to take part in the 5K, the 1-mile fun run includes music, Thanksgiving-themed characters and other surprises. 8 a.m. $35 (5K/Fun Run registration age 13 and up), $20 (5K/Fun Run registration age 12 and under). 260 Parkway Blvd., Coppell.
https://raceroster.com/events/2022/ 65104/coppell-gobble-wobble-5k
22
Enjoy breakfast while networking
The Coppell Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly BizCon Breakfast networking event. Attendees can meet and mingle with chamber members and staff as well as community leaders. Registration is not required. 8-9 a.m. Free (admission). Hard Eight BBQ, 688 Freeport Parkway, Coppell. http://business.coppellchamber.org/ events/details/connections-breakfast-11-22-2022-17071
December
02 through 18
Go to the theater
Theatre Coppell at the Coppell Arts Center presents “A Little House Christmas,” based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In this holiday production, the Ingalls family is happy and warm in their little house. As the children are out of school for the Christmas holidays, everyone is keeping secrets about the presents they are giving, according to the play’s online description. 8 p.m. (Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17); 2:30 p.m. (Dec. 4, 11, 18). $22 plus fees (adults), $19 plus fees (seniors, students). 505 Travis St., Coppell. 972-745-7719. www.theatrecoppell.com/ current-season
03
Ring in the holiday season
Lewisville’s Old Town Holiday Stroll is a family-friendly event in partnership with the Main & Mill Association, which works with the city to promote growth and support for local businesses and community expansion, according to the Main & Mill Association website. The Old Town Holiday Stroll includes selfies with Santa, the Motorcycle Toy Run, the Huffines Christmas Parade, a scavenger hunt and a tree lighting ceremony. Times and prices vary, and the schedule will be updated as activities and performers are announced. Old Town Lewisville. www.cityoflewisville.com
08
Attend a country show for charity
The Lewisville Grand Theater hosts a country music fundraiser benefiting ChandlerSpeaks, a nonprofit based in Dallas with a mission of providing speech pathology language services to financially disadvantaged youth. Tennessee Jet will perform, and food, social time and a raffle will be available before the performance. 6-8 p.m. (food, social, raffle); 8-10 p.m. (Tennessee Jet performs). $100. 100 N. Charles St., Lewisville. 214-535-3279. www.chandlerspeaks.org/countryshow
