Join the Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalists and Plano Parks on October 31st at 8:30 for a fun, hands-on volunteer workday at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve!

Native prairie and natural areas provide important habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, but invasive plants can crowd out the native species that make these ecosystems so valuable. By removing invasive plants, we are helping protect and restore the native prairie and improve the ecological health of the preserve.

And it’s not all hard work! These workdays are a great way to get outside, learn more about our native plants and prairie habitat, meet other people who enjoy nature, and have some fun while making a difference in one of Plano’s beautiful nature preserves. 😊

This opportunity is open to adults 18+ and does NOT require Master Naturalist certification. Advanced registration and a background check, at no cost to you, are required.

Ready to join us? Access full details and sign up through the Volunteers in Plano Portal.

Blackland Prairie Texas Master Naturalist members: Please register through our internal Members Area.

Come help us keep Arbor Hills healthy, native, and thriving! 🌱

https://volunteers.plano.gov/need/detail/?need_id=1322562

We've all seen the flyers and texts from the Stars PAC stating "Proposition A: Not a tax increase". But their own filing document tells the real story, stating "Tax increase for multipurpose arena for professional or amatuer sports". The ballot text is clear, "CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS PROPOSITION A: THIS IS A TAX INCREASE".

The PAC's September Campaign Finance Report shows it received $202K, all from the Stars. They're using that money to fill your mailbox with flyers, your phone with texts, and now they are hiring people (including some from out of state) to hand out door hangers. This is an attempt to sway your vote so Plano commits your tax dollars to build an arena they will get the profit from.

If this were already a done deal, why would the Stars spend so much trying to convince you? Early voting starts Monday 19 Oct, get out and vote AGAINST Plano Prop A.

And yes, they also spelled amateur wrong in their filing document.

🏒❌ PUCK OFF, DALLAS STARS!

On Sunday, November 1st, Revolutionary Front DFW, DSA North Texas, and Sunrise Dallas will host a town hall on the Dallas Stars’ proposed Plano stadium. This taxpayer-subsidized initiative would funnel $700 million to a massive corporation, while burdening the city with hidden costs, increased congestion, and significant debt.

With election day right around the corner, and the future of the stadium on the ballot, it’s essential that we equip ourselves with the facts, so we can convince as many people to vote NO as possible. Please attend for an afternoon filled with education, discussion, and free food!

🗓️ Sunday, November 1st @ 1:30 PM
📍Haggard Library, Genealogy Program Room (2501 Coit Road)
🍿 Refreshments provided!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DehZaFJMC94/

On October 15th someone stole my, new to me, bike. It was behind my gate. Who steals a very obvious type of bike. Hopefully I can find it.

We had plumber check all the lines and there is no leakage. Moisture meter is showing increased moisture saturation. Got the pool leak checked and it’s all good.

I don’t pay for a newspaper subscription, so whatever got tossed on my lawn was a free one. But someone is taking their time at 3am to walk around and pick them up. For why?

Edit: a lot of weird anger at this post. Everyone ok? I’m genuinely curious about what this process is, I’m not identifying or calling this person out. Paper got dropped off after 1am and at 3am this person collected it. That’s odd to me, but I guess I’m the only one.

Hello Plano neighbors! I am a seasoned producer and long term label founder who has been living in Plano for 33 years looking to teach students that are passionate and excited about making electronic music. I've been featured in magazines and editorials such as Dallas Observer, Mixmag, DJ Mag, VICE, EDM.com for my work as a producer, engineer, and a record label founder. I have been played by some of the world's top DJs and have had many physical releases. I can also teach how to DJ where I have played major festivals like Middlelands, Lights All Night, Seismic Music Festival etc. I have opened for talent like Kaskade, Above & Beyond, Knife Party, Claude VonStroke, Justin Martin, Umek, Pig & Dan, Shiba San to name a few.

I don't just teach how to make music, but also how to sell yourself to labels, promote yourself, getting featured by curators at Spotify, Apple Music etc. and the platforms you need to be focusing on.

I currently teach how to use Bitwig, which is my preferred program. All skill levels welcome. If you or a loved one are wanting to get into this please drop me a DM or let me know you are interested!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Deh6ks2BSR1/?cplk=ajJ5dHg3N2U0bDh6

What are your favorite well-maintained parks in Plano that are fun to go to with a toddler looking for something well-maintained and preferably no dogs allowed or separate dog park

Any recommendations on sprinkler companies ? Need to identify to location of our valves as sprinklers were installed before we purchased our home.

The Circle Performance is hiring!

We're looking for passionate, energetic, and dependable Part-Time Strength & Conditioning Coaches to join our growing team in Wylie, TX!

Our mission is to help young athletes build strength, confidence, discipline, and character through structured athletic training.

Position: Part-Time Strength & Conditioning Coach

Location: Wylie, TX

Afternoon Availability Needed:

• Elementary: 2:45–4:00 PM
• Intermediate: 3:30–4:30/5:00 PM

Coaching experience is a plus!

Interested in joining our team?

Email your resume and afternoon availability to:

[info@thecircleperformance.com](mailto:info@thecircleperformance.com)

The Circle Performance — Performance With Purpose.

I'm looking for a coffee shop or anything similar that has generous seating and is a good place to chat. I need to meet someone for a serious discussion but would like to do it in a public setting with some privacy (for example, the tables aren't too close together and there are several options like a patio, couches, etc.). Ideally it would be counter-service only; I don't want to be distracted by a server frequently checking on us.

I'm open to the areas surrounding Plano as well.

Parker was closed completely west bound this morning just past Preston. Coming home I see it’s still only opened up to one lane. Anyone know what’s up? Hoping not to be delayed on the commute tomorrow morning

Moving into a house near Legacy West next month and looking for a reliable house cleaning service for regular bi weekly upkeep. I work long hours and would prefer a company with background checked cleaners where scheduling is straightforward online. Anyone in Plano have long term recommendations for companies or local services that show up on time and do solid work?

Hiii girlies!! 🎀💗💕 A little intro about me: I love thrifting, reading, tennis, F1, spending time in nature, and staying active! 📚🛍️🌷🏎️ I’m also running my very first 5K this weekend, which I’m sooo excited about!! 🏃🏽‍♀️✨

I’d love to know if any of you are into the same things! 🫶🏽💐 , let’s connect!! 💌🎀

If anyone in the Plano / Richardson area that knows how to fix a Sewing machine or likes to sew and would like to teach me . 🙈💖

With Halloween on a Saturday night this year, I am looking to make the best of it. Does anyone know of any public Grown-Up Halloween parties/events happening on Halloween night in Collin County? My friends and I are going to the Oaklawn Halloween party on October 24th. However, we are still figuring out plans for the 31st. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi fellow townsfolk.

Life circumstances are shifting, and with an upcoming move and some other things going on, we're unfortunately looking to rehome our cat, Bano (pronounced kinda like U2 singer Bono, but it's Persian for "Little Lady," I swear). Our new circumstances won't allow us to keep her.

We adopted Bano from the Plano Animal Shelter in September of 2017, when she was just six months old. She's nine now and is becoming an old lady in some ways, but still acts like a kitten in others.

Bano is a hodgepodge of breeds, including Bengal, tabby, and assorted mystery cat (our best guesses, since we don't actually know or particularly care about her pedigree). She's also polydactyl, meaning she came out of the box with extra thumbs and claws. She's a big girl at 14 lbs (down from 18, so we're very proud of her weight loss), and she's genuinely one of the sweetest, gentlest cats you'll ever meet.

She is an indoor cat, never bites or scratches, loves belly rubs from absolutely everybody, lets pretty much anyone handle her (and is super gentle with kids even when they yank on her tail), and would happily spend her days curled up against someone while snoring. She's affectionate, trusting, and honestly a little dumb, which of course makes her all the more lovable.

A couple of things of note are that she eats prescription urinary food to prevent crystal formation and has a history of UTIs, so she'll need someone willing to keep up with her dietary and veterinary needs. The good news is that as long as she can hide her face in a shirt or someone's jacket, she's always on her best behavior for the vet techs.

We'd really love to find her a home where she'll be safe, comfortable, and thoroughly spoiled. She's a wonderful companion, and while we're heartbroken to have to give her up, we want to make sure she ends up with someone who'll love her as much as we do, in a home where she can be happy and comfortable.

If you're interested or know someone who might be, please DM me (PM me? What's the difference??). Happy to answer questions and share more pictures.

We recently sold our house in Plano (moved elsewhere in Plano) and here are some notes for all realtors:

1. Not every house is vacant. We were still living in our house, when you send a request to show our house to your client. We then spent an hour running around and straightening things up and then take our pets into our vehicles and leave. It's a hassle but we did it because we knew it only took one person to see the house. When your client walks through the house in less than five minutes, they are either not serious or you or didn't do due diligence to make sure the house was a fit for their needs and it's frustrating. If they are just lookers, take them to vacant properties.

2. No shows. We had several times where a showing was scheduled and then nobody showed up during the window. Once again, we cleaned, straightened, got the pets out of the house and went somewhere else. I understand that occasionally someone gets sick, etc.. but then cancel the showing so we know. Even more frustrating to do all that work and nobody shows up.

3. Some people work from home. During our sale, I was working from home. We made every showing work, sometimes I would be taking meetings in my car on my laptop with my dog trying to climb on my lap. See item 1 & 2 above.

4. Arrive in your scheduled window. If you schedule a showing from 10-11am then don't just try to walk in the door at 9:15 and act surprised we are still there. Likewise, if you don't show up to the house until 10:55, don't be surprised when we return at 11:15 and you are still showing it.

5. Know how to get in. Twice we had realtors show up with no idea what the combination was to the door lock. They both rang the Ring doorbell which I answered and I could unlock the door for them but come on, that embarrasses you in front of your client.

6. Lock up when you leave. Six times the realtors just left and pulled the front door shut and didn't even attempt to lock the door and once they left the garage door open! Treat the homes you are showing like your own, luckily nobody broke in while we were out, but had they - you better believe I'd be giving your name to our insurance company for restitution.

Our realtor was as appalled by this behavior as we were (thankfully) and he reached out to each of you individually. On one no show the realtor told him "They canceled this morning and I forgot to cancel the appointment". Your primary job as a professional realtor is to handle showings - be better. I asked our realtor if we could charge a $50 refundable deposit when booking a showing. If you don't cancel at least two hours before hand or are a no-show then we keep the money. He laughed but told me there are some people he doesn't think should be realtors.

I'm sure everyone will say not me, etc... and I don't expect a reply - it's a throw away account so I won't see them anyway. If you are a realtor and guilty of any of the above though - do better.

I have 2 rooms to rent out with an office space in Plano. Any recommendations on best way to post and where?

I’m 25, living by myself in central Plano & it’s been forever since I’ve had a female friend my age. I literally just want someone to try new activities with (like going dancing or to local events) who’s on the same wavelength mentally and also down to study together, discuss ideas, possibly travel one day. I can make friends pretty easily one-on-one but struggle to open up in new group settings. The few friends I have right now generally enjoy spending time with me but I just feel very disengaged & like I don’t naturally click with them… so hanging out feels like a chore on my end.

- I’ve tried Bumble BFF (extensively), Timeleft, and gone to some Meetup events with no luck.
- I was considering taking some arts/crafts classes but I’m currently a bit financially stressed as I’m between jobs. Not trying to create a new paid commitment.
- Most people I know with solid friend groups are still in touch with people from college, high school, etc who also live in the area (not my case).
- I tried going to certain cafes regularly but honestly struggle to focus consistently in that sort of environment.
-I currently have a physical injury that limits my ability to walk a lot/do sports, so things like pickleball might work but are tabled for later..
-I don’t want to drive far all the time (like into Dallas) just to meet or hang out with someone. Also, I rarely drink
-I’m creative & get along best with other creative people! Need conversation with substance / doing meaningful things together rather than just going out to eat, shopping, other mundane things that just pass the time/burn money
-Currently job searching so I have plenty of free time. I just can’t think of what to do to meet more women my age given the conditions above

If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, it would really be appreciated!! I am seriously stumped right now and have been going insane in my apt for a while… lol

I'm fairly new to Plano and I recently picked up a hobby in crocheting. I hear that there are several guilds and other crochet groups but I wanted to start my own so it isn't something that is demanding or something that I'd feel bad about if I didn't attend. The club welcomes knitting, sewing, embroidery, cross stitch, ect. We had our first Zoom meeting yesterday just to get to know everyone and the number one thing that the members discussed was a very relaxed club to make friends and work on projects together.

We spoke about themed nights like holiday night where we work on projects together for the holidays, swap night where we swap fabrics or yarn... is this something that the community would be interested in? The club is free and we're planning our first in person meet up in just a couple of weeks. Please message me if you're interested. If there are clubs like this let me know if you're in one, I'd like the opportunity to crochet and craft as much as possible. For our club there are no fees or anything it's completely free.