This Week in Rowlett - March 25, 2024

Here's your top news and events for the week of March 25, 2024. For more details on any topic, please visit www.rowlett.com

 

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PUP-A-PALOOZA CANCELLATION

We were all bummed that we had to cancel the Pup-a-Palooza on Friday due to the muddy conditions at Scentral Bark Dog Park. The good news is that we’ll have a scavenger hunt at Barks, Brews, and Brats on Saturday, May 18.

 

TASTE AND TRADE

The Rowlett Area Chamber and Visitors Center is hosting the Taste and Trade Business Expo tonight from 5:30 to 8:30pm at Rowlett High School. Tickets are $7 at the door. Come enjoy Rowlett’s finest businesses and restaurants in one location!

 

ROWLETT SINGS

Don't miss your chance to become Rowlett's next superstar! The deadline for 'Rowlett Sings' entries is next Monday, April 1^st. The vocal contest has additional categories for youth and seniors as well as a group category. Admission to the contest held on Saturday, April 27 at 6 pm is free!

 

TRASH ART CONTEST

KRB is sponsoring a "3D Plastic Trash-Art" contest as part of the Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20 on the Downtown Rowlett Green. So dig through that recycling bin and get creative. Deadline is midnight April 1.

 

POERTY CONTEST

KRB has another contest deadline coming up. The Library is teaming up with with Keep Rowlett Beautiful for the “Planet vs. Plastics” Poetry Contest. Open to all ages, deadline to enter is April 6. Winning entries will be displayed as a poster at the library.

 

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

At last week’s council meeting, March was proclaimed Women’s History Month in Rowlett. The women of the Rowlett Police Department, who courageously serve our City alongside their male counterparts; and who currently account for 22% of our sworn officers, which is higher than both the Texas average of 11% and the National average of 13%, were recognized as well.

 

FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT STEM AT LIBRARY

The Frontiers of Flight STEM Morning is Saturday, March 30 at 10:00am at the Rowlett Public Library. Enjoy STEM activities that will leave your family in awe of our world.

 

 

ANIMAL SHELTER

The City of Rowlett Animal Services shelter is still at capacity. If you’ve been considering adding a new member to your family, now is the time – all adoptions are FREE! The shelter is open from Tuesday-Saturday (10am-5pm)

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

 

The Farmers and Crafts Market

The Farmers and Crafts Market starts April 4! Come on out to the Downtown Rowlett Green every Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to enjoy a variety of food trucks and visit with local vendors while shopping for produce, flowers, meats, honey, eggs, crafts and more!

 

Kid Fish

Kid Fish is Saturday, April 6. Join us from 9am-Noon at Community Park for this fun free family event designed to foster a love of fishing and the great outdoors! 

 

Total Eclipse Watch Party

Join us on the Downtown Rowlett Green Total Eclipse Watch Party

on Monday, April 8 from 12pm to 3 p.m. Activities include a DJ, rocket ship bounce house, food trucks, and educational programs to learn more about this astronomical event. FREE solar eclipse glasses from the Rowlett Public Library for event attendees while supplies last.