April 26, 2024

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Help fourth graders build transformative relationships to increase students’ self-worth, enhance their outlook on life, and encourage academic performance. | Photo provided by Academy 4

We’ve still got a couple days left of National Volunteer Week + plenty of time to get involved with local causes. Whether you’re an animal lover, an outdoorsy type, a natural mentor, or a healthcare enthusiast, there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 45 Fort Worth organizations to show a little love to.

Natural-born teachers + mentors

Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail | Empower the next generation with lessons in financial literacy, career readiness + business ownership.

Academy 4 | Mentor fourth graders at 40 disadvantaged schools across the county and state.

Fortress | Volunteer in the organization’s preschool, after school, summer camps, and adult classes in the Historic Southside.

FTW-cook-childrens-mascot — Cook Children’s Peaks the Dragon brings medical care and health education across the metroplex.
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Photo courtesy of Cook Children’s

If you’re interested in healthcare

A Wish With Wings | Help make a wish come true for children fighting life-threatening medical conditions.

Gill Children’s Services | Help fulfill the wish lists for Tarrant County children whose medical, dental, physical, social, psychological, or educational needs have not been met by other community resources.

Cook Children’s Health Foundation | Serve in one of the many volunteer opportunities available including the pet therapy program, planning a fundraiser, or school programs.

If you live + breathe FTW

Fort Worth ISD | Set up local food drive events, pack supplies into backpacks, become a crossing guard, or help with after-school car loading.

Cowtown Marathon Inc. | Register the community for the race, unbox t-shirts, organize snacks and beverages, and help tear down tents following the race.

Special Olympics | Volunteers can coach, train, and officiate athletes, or even play alongside those with intellectual disabilities.

Photo of the front of the Fort Worth Public Library — East Regional branch. — Get in touch with learners of all ages at your local Fort Worth Public Library branch.
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Self-proclaimed bibliophiles

Fort Worth Public Library Foundation | Provide office assistance, help with fundraiser events, and be a mentor to local children in the reading program.

Tarrant Literacy Coalition | Become a literary teacher and help adults learn how to read.

Read2Win | Help first and second graders reach their reading goals by providing extra support and resources.

This list isn’t even close to complete. Search for an opportunity that fits your skills on VolunteerMatch or the city’s website + keep reading for more local options.

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Events

Friday, April 26

All Abilities Night | Friday, April 26 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Worth, 663 NE Loop 820, Hurst | $99.49 | Experience the thrill of flight with this indoor skydiving night for everyone.
Sarah Colonna | Friday, April 26-Saturday, April 27 | Times vary | Hyena’s Fort Worth, 425 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $22-$27.25 | Get ready to laugh with this standup comic and actor from Netflix’s “Insatiable.”

Saturday, April 27

Psychic Fair by Creole Lady | Saturday, April 27 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | All Peoples Church, 1959 Sandy Ln., Fort Worth | $7 | Peruse vendors touting everything from readings to crystals, tarot to oracle cards, and astrology to numerology.
Far Out Family Campout | Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Bailey Lake, 280 W. Hidden Creek Parkway, Burleson | $25-$30 for five people | Grab your kiddos and sleeping bags + enjoy an overnight adventure full of fishing, archery, and s’mores made over a campfire.

Sunday, April 28

Cowtown Conjunto Festival | Sunday, April 28 | 1 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $15-$25 | Jam out to five Latin musical ensembles with a headlining performance by David Farias.
Tour & Tastings | Sunday, April 28 | 3 p.m. | Acre Distilling, 1309 Calhoun St., Fort Worth | $20 | Tour the downtown distillery + sample seven different spirits.

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News Notes

Sports

Pending approval from the WNBA, the Dallas Wings are ready to fly from Arlington to Dallas’ Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The franchise made a 15-year, $19 million agreement with Dallas City Council earlier this week to migrate from UTA’s College Park Center after the 2025 season. (WFAA)

Concerts

The schedule has been unveiled for the 2024-2025 Cliburn Concerts. With two Cliburn medalists and globally recognized composers and performers, the series will include 10 concerts from Sept. 19 to April 22, 2025. Subscriptions are now on sale, and single-ticket sales will open on Thursday, May 16.

Coming Soon

Ice cream and rubber duckies, what’s not to love? Local ice cream truck Duck Duck Scoop is opening a permanent location at 5801 Golden Triangle Blvd., Ste. 106. Stay tuned for an official opening date + check Instagram to find the truck serving sundaes topped with a squeaky toy. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Closing

Far Southwest staple Tastebuds Eatery is closing the doors on its homestyle restaurant at the end of May. The 33-year-old restaurant — famous for cake, cobbler, and lunches — will wind down dining room service next month + transition to catering-only service in June.

Environment

$250 million. That’s how much money a collection of Texas cities and counties will receive from an Environmental Protection Agency grant for solar resources. Tarrant County teamed up with Harris, Dallas, and Travis counties, and the City of San Antonio to apply for the $7 billion Solar for All program.

Fort Worthian

Philip Williamson is taking up the reins as the new chairman of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, while Ed Bass is stepping out of the saddle after 23 years. Williamson, who has served as a board member since 2000, was elected chairman earlier this week. Bass will stay on as chairman emeritus. (Fort Worth Report)

Listen

Were any TCU Horned Frogs picked up in the NFL draft last night? Plus, who’s on the docket for the following rounds tonight and tomorrow? Get the biggest stories every day with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Watch

For the first time ever, Hulu Live TV is offering a three day free trial. Get 33 of the top 35 cable channels, Hulu on demand, Disney+, and ESPN+.*

Home

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And the winner is...

We can’t deny that it’s poetic to watch the astrological phenomenon in one of the city’s most serene places. | Photo provided by the Fort Worth Botanic Garden

This month, we ran a poetry contest to celebrate National Poetry Month. We challenged our readers to craft a poem using only the words that appeared in one of our newsletters (here are the original contest guidelines if you want to give it a try).

Nearly 300 people voted in our contest — keep reading for the winning submission.

“Fort Worth Solar Eclipse at the Botanic Gardens” by Shanna C.

Looking for direction?
Forest, nature, succulent, green plant.
Wardrobe? Denim jackets, style,
Western boots or red dancing shoes, mix and match.
Forthwith Monday, April 8? Two minutes 24 seconds.
School? Learn.
Weather? Precipitation, fair.
Traffic? Growth and development.
Team? Friends invited appear.
Menu? Plant-based, salads.
Beverages? Local bourbon.
Darkness? Can’t wait to see, settle in.
Songs? Music.
Clarify? Sun, track, block, fire.
Blackland! Night experience, senses, opening.
Happy? Dream, magic, preserve, delights, relax, expert.
History? Years. Unforgettable.

Read the finalist poems

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The Wrap

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From the editor

Saving Hope Animal Rescue is cutting the ribbon in its new Aledo campus (14184 Aledo Iona Rd.) on Sunday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m. RSVP for the ribbon cutting and tour, followed by a barbecue dinner and live music.

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