As the work week begins, do not forget about the fall festivities occurring around Plano this week. Here are some events to keep on your radar.

Plano City Council meeting

At this week’s city council meeting, council members will vote to approve a three-year contract with Time Warner Cable as well as a $54,400 wall repair project for the Boys and Girls Club, among other agenda items. Here is a complete look at the agenda.

Curbside clothing recycling begins

The city of Plano has partnered with Simple Recycling to provide free curbside clothing pick up. The weekly collection begins Oct. 24 and is available to single-family, residential water utility customers. Those eligible to participate should have received a green collection bag in the mail from Simple Recycling. Fill the green bag with unwanted clothing and place it on the front curb on your regular recycling day. 866-835-5068. www.simplerecycling.com [caption id="attachment_195156" align="alignright" width="460"]The Boo Bash will be held on Oct. 27 at Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center. The Boo Bash will be held on Oct. 27 at Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center.[/caption]

Boo Bash

The family-friendly, safe Halloween event includes inflatables, carnival games and candy. Guests can wear costumes and attendees are encouraged to bring a canned food item to donate to a local food pantry. The event runs Oct. 27 from 5-8 p.m. Free (with canned food donation). Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, 5801 W. Parker Road, Plano. 972-769-4404. www.plano.gov

The Compassion Experience

Compassion International is bringing its compassion tour to Plano. This five-day event running from Oct. 26-30 will be held in the parking lot of One Community Church, 2400 SH121, Plano. Visitors will be educated about life in poverty at this free, family-friendly event. Visitors will be immersed in the lives and stories of three children living in the Dominican Republic, the Philippines and Uganda. www.compassion.com/change/default.htm?referer=134089