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Thursday, August 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Collaborative Arts of Plano's fourth annual Celebrate the Arts festival will take place at the Courtyard Theatre on August 16, featuring a children’s matinee at 2 p.m. with a Make It, Take It art activity plus an evening performance at 7 p.m. following an art exhibit with fan voting at 6:30 p.m.  Plano Magazine

EVENTS

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  • Blood Testing Health Fair

    1-3 p.m. — 6832 Coit Rd, Plano, TX — $94.99 for a comprehensive test panel — Access a wide range of blood tests without the need for a doctor's order or insurance.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • Nephrology Business Leadership Program

    All day — Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park — Registration required — Enhance your nephrology career with business insights and networking opportunities.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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  • Hunger Games Trivia Night

    7-9 p.m. — PINSTACK — Free to play — Test your knowledge of the Hunger Games while enjoying themed drinks and prizes.

    Wed, 8/13/25

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  • Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k

    7-11 a.m. — Red Tail Pavilion — Great swag — Enjoy a summer morning of fitness and fun with family-friendly races.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • Sunday Vegan Lunch at Vegan Vibrationz

    12-2 p.m. — Legacy Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant gathering of vegans and curious foodies over delicious vegan meals.

    Sun, 8/24/25

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  • August Book Club: Kings of Ashes

    6-7:30 p.m. — Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea — Free entry — Dive into a gritty thriller and share your thoughts over coffee.

    Tue, 8/26/25

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  • Kanton Teen & The Penny Pickers with Special Guest Peddletrain

    6:30-9:30 p.m. — Love & War in Texas — Support local artists — Get ready for an energetic evening of music and dance with Kanton Teen and The Penny Pickers.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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  • It’s Almost Fall Y’all Brunch

    11 AM – 1 PM — The Original Pancake House — Cost not specified — A friendly brunch for single seniors looking to connect over shared interests and companionship.

    Wed, 9/3/25

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  • Water Lantern Festival

    6-10 p.m. — Haggard Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical night filled with food, music, and thousands of glowing lanterns.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The grass is greener where you water it.

~ Neil Barringham

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