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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lyric Stage and Turtle Creek Chorale will put on Frank Loesser's Guys & Dolls from Aug 15 to 17 at Moody Performance Hall—closing the company’s 31st season and featuring more than 140 cast and chorus members in this classic musical production. KERA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Plano ISD board members voted unanimously to create a School Library Advisory Council that will advise on which books to purchase under a new law taking effect Sept. 1. Some trustees are concerned the small group of parents may not represent all 47,000 students—community input remains key to future decisions. KERA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DFW's Last Comic Standing Semi-Finals
6-9 p.m. — Sambuca 360 Live — Ticket prices vary — Laugh until your sides hurt as DFW's funniest comedians battle it out in the semi-finals of Last Comic Standing!
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