This week’s free lineup includes two regular clubs at the Seagoville Public Library, a story time at the Crandall-Combine Community Library, a citywide cleanup day, standing food assistance hours, and church programs ranging from a recovery support group to student ministry nights.
August 10: Teen Night At Seagoville Public Library
Teens ages 13 to 17 are invited to Teen Night tonight, Monday, August 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Seagoville Public Library, 702 N. Highway 175. The library hosts Teen Night on the second and fourth Monday of every month, with games and snacks provided. No registration is required. Call 972.287.7720 for details.
August 11: Chess Club At Seagoville Public Library
Chess players of all skill levels can drop in tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. for the library’s Chess Club, held after hours at the same 702 N. Highway 175 location. The club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Call 972.287.7720 to confirm space and details.
August 11: Story Time At Crandall-Combine Library
The Crandall-Combine Community Library, 500 W. Lewis St. in Crandall, hosts Story Time tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11, at 10:00 a.m. The library holds Story Time the second and fourth Tuesday of each month for young children and their caregivers. Call 972.427.6120 for more information.
Library Hours This Week
Seagoville Public Library is open Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. Crandall-Combine Community Library is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is closed Sundays. Both libraries are free to visit, and both offer free WiFi, computer access, and library cards to residents.
August 11: Free Food Assistance This Week
A Seagoville food pantry serving zip codes 75159 and 75253 is open Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A valid picture ID, a utility bill, and proof of residence are required, and clients may return for food up to twice a year. Call 972.287.2673 for details before visiting.
August 13: Church Recovery And Support Group
First Baptist Church Crandall, 400 E. Mowry St., hosts Celebrate Recovery this Thursday, August 13, at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery is a free recovery support program open to anyone in the community, not just church members, addressing a wide range of hurts, habits, and struggles rather than only substance addiction. Call 972.472.3966 for details.
August 15: Third Saturday Clean Up In Seagoville
The City of Seagoville hosts its Third Saturday Clean Up this Saturday, August 15, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the City Service Center, 101 N. Watson. Residents can drop off trash and debris free of charge, though a City of Seagoville water or trash bill along with a driver’s license must be presented. Tires and appliances containing Freon or other hazardous household chemicals are not accepted.
Youth Social Nights This Week
Central Baptist Church Crandall, 1749 S. FM 148, runs a Junior High and High School student ministry built around fellowship, games, and worship before breaking into small groups. Contact the church at 972.427.0144 for this week’s schedule.
The Rock Church Dallas, 14201 W. Highway 175 in Seagoville, runs Rock Solid Youth, a teen program that mixes regular meetings with social nights such as lock ins and water wars throughout the year. Contact the church at 972.287.8441 for this week’s schedule.
Community Outreach To Watch For
The Rock Church Dallas also runs Feed the Hungry, a food distribution ministry that packs and hands out boxes of groceries to families in need. This program runs the fourth Saturday of the month, which falls on August 22 rather than this week. Contact the church at 972.287.8441 for details.
Local Parks
Bruce Central Park, 1801 N. Highway 175 in Seagoville, remains open and free to visit throughout the week.
Have a free program, giveaway, or community event coming up in Seagoville, Crandall, or Combine? Send to news@shopinseagoville.com so it can be included in next week’s “Free This Week” edition.
