Inside Community and Education

INSIDE COMMUNITY

OLD TOWN CHRISTMAS

Sat., Dec. 12 | 9am-9pm | City of Justin

Grab friends and family and join the City of Justin and its local business owners for the 1st Annual Justin Old Town Christmas Event. Featuring a Christmas market, food trucks, games, a cooking competition, live music, and more. This will be a day the whole family will enjoy! Santa may even make an appearance. For the event schedule and more information, visit www.JustinOldTownChristmas.com.

CONGRATULATIONS, DUSTIN MAY!

Congratulations to Northwest High School alumni Dustin May for winning the 2020 Major League Baseball World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. May graduated from NHS in 2016 and was selected by the Dodgers in the third round of the MLB Draft that same year.

INSIDE EDUCATION

COMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET

117 W. 6th St. • Justin, TX 76247

Community Clothes Closet seeks to provide free clothing to people in need and will graciously accept any donations of gently used clothing, toys, and household items. If you know anyone in need, have them make an appointment with the closet for a free shopping opportunity. For hours and donation information, visit www.CommunityClothesCloset.net.

photo courtesy of Gwen St. Clair

NEF FUNDRAISING SUCCESS

The Northwest ISD Education Foundation (NEF) hosted the 25th NEF Legends Golf Tournament on Oct. 19 at Bridlewood Golf Club and Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club. The foundation raised more than $110,000 to benefit students and teachers in Northwest ISD through scholarships for graduating seniors and classroom grants for educators.

GIFT OF LIGHTS

Thurs., Nov. 26 - Sun., Jan. 3 | Texas Motor Speedway

3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177

It’s that time of the year again for the magical car ride through millions of lights hosted by Texas Motor Speedway. Tickets are sold by the carload so pack as many friends and family in the minivan as possible and let’s finish out 2020 with some twinkling joy. Tickets start at $30. Preorder today by visiting www.GiftofLightsTexas.com.

NATIONAL HISPANIC RECOGNITION PROGRAM SCHOLARS

Northwest ISD has recognized five students as National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars. This is an academic honor. Congratulations to Jada Cluff of Eaton High School, Joshua Lass, Kelsee Villareal, and Ethan Parks of Byron Nelson High School, and Isabela Malo of Northwest High School.

30 DAYS OF GIVING FOOD DRIVE

The City of Roanoke is collecting items to be delivered to the Roanoke Food Pantry to provide local families in need with Christmas Boxes. Collection boxes will be in City buildings; City Hall, Roanoke Public Library, Recreation Center, the police and fire stations, and more. Residents can donate between November 1 and November 30. Items needed include canned/jar items, boxed and packaged items, family items, and visit www.RoanokeTexas.com.

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VIRTUAL REINDEER ROMP

Nov. 15 - Dec. 12 | Virtually

Registration is now open for the 2020 NISD Reindeer Romp. The race will be held virtually, with participants running the race when and where they choose between November 15 and December 12. There is a 5K and 1-mile fun run/ walk benefiting the Physical Education Departments of Northwest ISD. To register, visit www.nisdreindeerromp.com. Entry fees are $25. photo courtesy of Jess Croshaw