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FREE YOGA EVERY SATURDAY

Saturday’s | 8:30am | Roanoke Farmers Market – City Hall Plaza

500 S. Oak St. • Roanoke, TX 76262

Come join Zen Yoga Roanoke every Saturday morning at the Farmers Market for FREE yoga. If you have wanted to try yoga or you want to get out of the house, this is your chance. Wear comfortable clothing, enjoy stretching your body, then walk around the market and enjoy treats from local vendors. We will see you there!

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BELL’S BOOK NEST

201 N. FM 156 • Justin, TX 76247

Bell’s Book Nest is a new, local independent bookseller and gift shop. As we continue to be flexible with changing school schedules, whether children return with virtual learning or in-person instruction, it might be nice for parents to have resources at home, as well. Owner, Judy Bell carries back-toschool supplies, has all required reading for Northwest ISD, and much more. Visit, BellsBookNest.com for hours of operation. photo courtesy of Judy Bell

JENNIFER BURTON’S NEW ROLE WITH EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Northwest ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors has approved Jennifer Burton to lead the foundation as its new executive director. She began work on Monday, July 13. Mrs. Burton has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and her tasks will include fundraising, marketing, donor relations, and community outreach. photo courtesy of Lesley Weaver

TEACHER OF THE YEAR WATCH PARTY

Every year district teachers and staff are recognized for their achievements at the Inspire Celebration, normally held in April. Due to the impact of the virus the celebration was postponed and held as a virtual watch party on Monday, August 3rd. The Awards Ceremony included honoring our very own Secondary Teacher of the Year, Lisa Day of Northwest High School. Congrats, Mrs. Day! photo courtesy of Jerry Cantu

BOARD + BRIE VIRTUAL CLASSES

With people still practicing social distancing, Lane Tunstall, owner of Board + Brie has taken her charcuterie board classes online. Get some friends together for a virtually pleasing experience as Lane teaches you how to pick and pair foods to create a visually pleasing and delicious charcuterie board. For her virtual class dates visit, www.boardbrie.com/classes. photo courtesy of Lane Tunstall

CRAFTY HANDS WORKSHOP

With a love for wood-working and a love for serving food, Denton County resident Ryan McDonald put the two together and has started making incredible, high-quality cutting boards, serving boards, and coasters. These boards make great gifts, home décor items, and conversation pieces. Follow him on Facebooks at Crafty Hands Workshop for prices and board sizes. It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas! photo courtesy of Ryan McDonald

INVEST 2 SERVE SNACK PACK PROGRAM

The incredible leaders and volunteers of the Northwest Education Foundation and their Invest 2 Serve program delivered almost 17,000 snack packs to our communities district wide. The snack pack program continued through the summer as the need continued due to the coronavirus. Thank you to NEF, business partnerships, volunteers, and community donations that made this possible.

BYRON NELSON HS RING CEREMONY

Northwest ISD celebrated the 2019 Byron Nelson High School 6A statechampionship volleyball team with a drive-thru ring ceremony on Wednesday, July 15. The team earned the first state title in the sport in both the school and district’s history. As players stayed in their cars, they were presented with their state ring, a replica of the championship trophy, and a patch for their varsity letter jackets. Congratulations! photo courtesy of Jerry Cantu