Turkey Jerky
Main Street Festival is Saturday
The 20th annual Noon Exchange Club Parade and Rowlett Main Street Holiday Festival will take place today, highlighting the recently completed downtown revitalization project.The event kicks off the holiday season in the downtown area, which has undergone a transformation with a roundabout accentuating the city and chamber of commerce buildings along with area businesses."There is something for everyone," said Craig Kelly, city of Rowlett spokesperson. "By partnering with the Noon Exchange Club and other community organizations, we have created an event that kicks off the holiday season in a big way."The day begins at 8 a.m. with the Turkey Jerky 5-kilometer Fun Run/Walk, presented by the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce.The Turkey trotters will clear the streets in plenty of time for the Noon Exchange Club's 20th Annual Holiday Parade to march down Main Street at 10:30 a.m.Parade goers will find plenty of room to take in the sights and sounds while enjoying the new sidewalks, benches and other amenities found throughout the parade route, which stretches from Rowlett Road, east on Main Street, south on Skyline to Coyle Middle School.Festival activities scheduled throughout the day from 9 a.m.
Rowlett Notebook
The city of Rowlett is encouraging citizens to participate in the Main Street Holiday Festival & Parade taking place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 18.The parade takes place at 10:30 a.m., following the Turkey Jerky 5k Fun Run/Walk beginning at 8 a.m. A tree lighting celebration will also take place Nov. 27.Join the city of Rowlett, community organizations and businesses in Rowlett's newly revitalized downtown area. Entry forms and information are available at www.Rowlett.com.Opportunities for involvement include the following:*20th Annual Noon Exchange Club Parade*Chamber of Commerce Turkey Jerky 5k Fun Run/Walk*Community Bake-Off*Noon Exchange Club BBQ Cook-Off*ACTOR Chili Cook-Off
Country star to appear locallyCharlie Robison will appear Saturday at the Southern Junction Nightclub & Steakhouse.
Around the Area
A celebration of the works of James Brooks are on display at the Dallas Museum of Art. His work was first presented at the Dallas Museum of Art in 1933. The presentation includes works on paper and paintings spanning his career.
SaturdayThe Rowlett Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rowlett will hold their 9th annual Turkey Jerky 5K Fun Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Nov. 18. The event will begin and end at Coyle Middle School, 4500 Skyline Drive.Children and strollers are welcome. Dogs can come, if well behaved and on leashes (no bicycles or roller blades allowed). Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category: men & women. Each participant will receive a long-sleeve t-shirt with an original race design as supplies last.Early registration is underway and will continue until 4 p.m.
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