Community Calendar June 23 – June 30

Ladonna Stevenson 5K For Fairness
June 23, 8:30 a.m.
The Grand Prairie Housing and Neighborhood Services Department (GPHNS) is sponsoring a 5K (stroll, walk or run) for fairness through EpicCentral Grand Prairie, 2975 Esplanade.
The event will promote the Fair Housing Act, which protects people from discrimination when they are renting, buying, or securing financing for any housing. The prohibitions specifically cover discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and the presence of children.
The event will be timed and GPHNS will provide race numbers and T-shirts to registered participants. To register, visit racewire.com/register.php?id=8974. Space is limited to the first 200 registrants.

KidsNotes
June 26, 10:30 AM
The Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra will be presenting its KidsNotes program at the South Irving Library.
KidsNotes is a one-hour program that begins with the reading of a book such as, “Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin” or “The Remarkable Farkle McBride,” which introduces the different families of instruments in an engaging and fun way. Next, depending on the age of the participants, students engage in games that explore musical concepts like pitch, rhythm, and timbre. Then one of our professional musicians introduces and plays their instrument, choosing music suitable for a young audience. To finish up, we have an Instrument Petting Zoo! which allows children to try out an instrument from each of the four orchestra families to learn more about their favorites!

KidsNotes
June 27, 2:30 PM
The Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra will be presenting its KidsNotes program at the Valley Ranch Library.
KidsNotes is a one-hour program that begins with the reading of a book such as, “Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin” or “The Remarkable Farkle McBride,” which introduces the different families of instruments in an engaging and fun way. Next, depending on the age of the participants, students engage in games that explore musical concepts like pitch, rhythm, and timbre. Then one of our professional musicians introduces and plays their instrument, choosing music suitable for a young audience. To finish up, we have an Instrument Petting Zoo! which allows children to try out an instrument from each of the four orchestra families to learn more about their favorites!

Party in the Park
June 30, 4PM-11PM
Celebrate Coppell – Party in the Park at Andrew Brown Park East from 4PM-11PM. Event-goers will enjoy an afternoon of entertainment on two stages, games and other fun activities. Headlining the main stage is the energetic and fun local favorite, Taylor Pace Orchestra. Other musical performances will be provided by The Chris Rivers Band, Rushmore, and Brave Combo. A family area will feature entertainment from the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center, a magician and juggler, and an array of bounce houses and kid-friendly activities.
A spectacular fireworks display choreographed to patriotic music, begins at 9:30PM. Stay after the fireworks for more music and fun, as the Taylor Pace Orchestra returns from 10PM-11PM.
For those who want to get an early start on the day, The City of Coppell is partnering with Get You In Shape to host the 9th Annual Coppell 5K benefitting Special Olympics Teams of Coppell. This community event features a 1-mile fun run, a timed 5K race and a virtual option. The run starts at 8AM at Andrew Brown Park West.