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OAK STREET CONCERT SERIES

Thursdays | 6:30pm-8pm | Austin Street Plaza | 221 N. Oak St., Roanoke, TX 76262

After several delays, the City of Roanoke is happy to announce that their Evenings on Oak Street Concert Series is back and kicked off Thursday, October 15. This year the city is adhering to social distancing practices and social squares will be in place for all concert goers. Come enjoy music and food every Thursday night! For more information, contact Mary Jo Tellin at 817.497.8151. photo courtesy of Morgan Roundy

NEF ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Wed., Oct. 21 | 8am | Bridlewood Golf Club and Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club

The Northwest ISD Education Foundation will host the 25th NEF Legends Golf Tournament benefitting students and teachers in Northwest ISD through scholarships for graduating seniors and classroom grants for educators. This year, the foundation has taken measures to ensure the safety and health of those involved by hosting the tournament at two courses to allow for social distancing. For more information, follow NEF on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/IsupportNEF.

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AMERICAN PICKERS IN DENTON COUNTY

Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz and the team from American Pickers will be filming throughout the state during November and they will be coming to Denton County! This popular series is known for exploring the world of antique “picking.” The team is looking for leads. If you or someone you know has a large collection of hidden treasures, send them your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call

855-OLD-RUST.

COVID DASHBOARD

Northwest ISD launches COVID dashboard to keep families informed and maintain transparency with the community. The dashboard shows active, real-time data, and can be found on the district’s website,

www.nisdtx.org/CovidReporting.

TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY DOUBLE HEADER

Sun., Oct. 25 | 10am-7pm | Texas Motor Speedway

3545 Lone Star Cir. • Fort Worth, TX 76177

Texas Motor Speedway is welcoming fans to a special NASCAR Playoffs Double Header. One ticket gets fan into both the Texas 500 Cup Series and the SpeedyCash.com 400 Gander Trucks race. Gates open Sunday at 10am. For COVID related guidelines and to purchase tickets, visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com and click on, Events.

DISTRICT OF DISTINCTION

The Texas Art Education Association named Northwest ISD a District of Distinction. Only 42 districts in the state received the award from the more than 1,000 districts eligible. This honor is given to Texas school districts for advocating and integrating visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and reach all different learners. NISD will be honored at the TAEA conference held virtually on Nov.21.

HOMESCHOOL ARCHERY CLASSES

Wed.’s and Thurs.’s | 10:30am-12pm Cinnamon Creek Ranch

13794 Old Denton Rd. Roanoke, TX 76262

Cinnamon Creek Ranch is offering an Archery Class for homeschoolers ages 6-18. Equipment is provided or you can bring your own. You must prepay, it is $15 per student. This is a fun activity for all ages! Can you hit a bullseye? To sign up, contact Tanya Morris at 817.493.8998 ext. 402 or by email at

Tanya@CinnamonCreekRanch.com.

NHS CRAFT SHOW RESCHEDULED

The annual Northwest High School Baseball Craft Show has been postponed to March of 2021. With more time to plan, the booster club is determined to make the show a grand slam! For information on becoming a vendor at the craft show, visit

www.NHSTexansBaseball.com.

JUSTIN

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