Welcome to Plano City News , your weekly update
on what's happening in the City of Plano.
Avoid 10 Intersection Lane Closures Over the Next 2 Weeks
From Oct. 21-Nov. 1, Plano intersections in 10 locations will close from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The closures allow crews to refresh pavement markings, including stop lines, crosswalks and turn markers. Each job is expected to take 6 hours. Two lanes are closed in each direction at these intersections. If it rains on any of these days, the schedule pushes back one day. 

Week 1: Oct. 21-25
Monday – Chapel Hill Boulevard & Communications Parkway
Tuesday – McDermott Road & Independence Parkway
Wednesday – Parker Road & Preston Meadow Drive
Thursday – Spring Creek Parkway & Headquarters Drive
Friday – Spring Creek Parkway & Communications Parkway

Week 2: Oct. 28-Nov. 1
Monday – Spring Creek Parkway & K Avenue 
Tuesday – Spring Creek Parkway & Preston Meadow Drive
Wednesday – Spring Creek Parkway & Mission Ridge Road
Thursday – Spring Creek Parkway & Roundrock Trail
Friday – Hedgcoxe Road & Custer Road
Get Exercise and Clean a Creek Near You
Help clean up trash and debris along Plano creeks and streams. Simply sign up on our interactive map and select the cleanup site best for you. If you're a first-timer, consider a captain-led cleanup site where instructions and supplies are provided at the site. If you've done this before, try an independent cleanup site where you pick up instructions and supplies prior to the cleanup. 

Saturday, Nov. 2
9 a.m.-noon
various locations across Plano

Cleanups benefit both our residents and our local wildlife by making Plano a cleaner, greener place to live. Thanks for sharing your Saturday to help your community!
All Aboard for Trains at Davis Library
Explore the Spring Creek Model Railroad Club's train exhibit with your favorite train lover. Enjoy this member-made marvel with steam, diesel, freight and passenger equipment on these days:

Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10, 1-5 p.m.
Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy.

Two more Plano Library activities wrap up the Fall 2019 transportation theme:

Junior Drivers
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2-3 p.m.
Parr Library, 6200 Windhaven Pkwy.

Paper Airplane Challenge
Sunday, Dec. 29, 2 p.m.
Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Pkwy.
Need a Place to Gather or Meet?
Find the perfect spot for your holiday party, wedding, family reunion or meeting in Plano! The City offers several easy-to-find, affordable rental options.

Soak in the natural light and beautiful view of the gardens at the Environmental Education Center (EEC) . Relax and visit with your guests on the outdoor patio. Take a break and stroll along the Nature Explore Trail . This is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum-certified building.

Your audio-visual needs are covered with a projector and wireless microphones. Use our kitchen's utensils, plates, stemware, flatware, coffee makers and drink dispensers. If the event is for a Plano non-profit organization or commercial entity, ask about our special rates.

Explore other City-owned rentals for business meetings, private receptions, reunions, weddings, showers and parties. If you don't see a good fit, explore VisitPlano.com for other Plano locations.
Happenings

Wednesday, Oct. 23
6:30-8:30 p.m.

Carpenter Recreation Center
6701 Coit Rd.

Crime Prevention Officer Mark Dawson walks you through how to make your home intruder proof. No need to register. Bring friends.


Thursday, Oct. 24
4:30-8 p.m.

Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
5801 W. Parker Rd.

Kids 12 and under enjoy carnival games and candy while dressed in costume.


Saturday, Oct. 26
10 a.m.

Liberty Recreation Center
2601 Glencliff Dr.

Tour the center, enjoy refreshments and receive a giveaway.


Thursday, Nov. 7
7:30 p.m. 

Courtyard Theater
1509 H Ave.

Texas Country Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year Zane Williams wraps up the 2019 Texas Music series. Tickets are $29 each.


Nov. 9-15

Oak Point Park
2801 E Spring Creek Pkwy.

In honor of Veterans Day, members of the Rotary Club of East Plano display over 1,000 flags. Each flag tells the story of someone who served and sacrificed.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., drive through and drop off expired and unused medicines at Clark High School, Plano East Senior High School, Plano Senior High School and Plano West Senior High School. Clean out your cabinet and keep drugs off the streets. Watch the video and learn what's being accepted on our website .
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