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Photo submitted by Randy Konkel

Area residents help build Habitat home

Gayne Ek of Allen, a member of PrestonMeadowLutheranChurch, and Plano resident Doug Sloan of FaithLutheranChurch install siding for the duplex being built in the Douglass Community of Plano by Thrivent Builds in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity – south CollinCounty.

 

• Allen student selected for LoneStarLeadershipAcademy

• Americans send another to NHL rookie camps

• Graphic artist to host reception at Blue House

• Student heads show to help fund friend’s cancer expenses

• Area women’s group sells tickets to Macy’s Charity Day

• Tips for keeping your children safe near water

• Charity adopts Italian tradition to raise funds

• FaithFellowshipChurch to simulcast conference

• Irises are divided in late summer

• NTCR: “Kitty of the Week”

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FRESH PICKS: The latest headlines posted by you on Allen neighborsgo.com for the July 10 issue.

 

INTO THE WILD

 

PHOTO SUBMITTED BY KATHY STROBEL

Jessica Brouwer shows off a red-eared slider she found during Creek Camp hosted by HeritageFarmsteadMuseum. The Heritage Farmstead is offering another Creek Camp from July 20 through July 24.

 

• Boys chorus auditions scheduled

• Area churches offer garden plots to county residents

• Author to speak about balancing life

• Allen resident 36^th in city to learn tai chi form

• MCA to hold summer informational sessions

• Junior League of Plano to hold last information session

• KERA launches yearlong economy project

• NTCR: Kitty of the Week

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FRESH PICKS: The latest headlines posted by you on Allen neighborsgo.com for the June 26 issue.

TV star to visit McKinney

“The Biggest Loser” star and country musician Dan Evans is coming to McKinney Performing Arts Center in September and you might be able to go for free. Tickets go on sale July 4. Register to win free tickets by visiting tuckerhilltx.com.

Allen Garden Club hosts floral design

Tips on gardening in the heat

NTTA dedicates Sam Rayburn Tollway

McKinney Summer Musicals’ presents 'The King & I'

Museum of Nature & Science to teach about water

Plano Civic Chorus to begin auditions

Date for Heroes for Children 5k Run/Walk set

Local teachers win tech education video contest

NTCR: Kitties of the Week

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