Rowlett Roundup-Issue No. 15

❓️ DID YOU KNOW

😎 WHAT’S HAPPENING

📖 Storytime: Meet the Doodles 🎨✏️

📅 Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM & 11:00 - 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
📞 Contact: (972) 412-6161
📧 Email: [email protected]
💵 Cost: Free
🔗 Learn More: Rowlett.com/library
♿ ADA Accessible: Yes

Let creativity take center stage at Storytime! 🎨 This session, Meet the Doodles, introduces toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0 to 4) to the world of drawing and art through fun stories and interactive activities. Kids will engage with action rhymes and book recommendations that spark their imaginations and build early literacy skills.

📌 Upcoming Storytime Themes:
🎨 5 & 6: Meet the Doodles (Drawing & Art)
🎶 12 & 13: Do Re Mi (Music)
🚫 19 & 20: No Storytime
🐴 26 & 27: Hold Your Horses (Patience & Waiting)

🧠 STEAM Squad: Pixel Perfect 🎮

📅 Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
📞 Contact: (972) 412-6161
📧 Email: [email protected]
💵 Cost: Free
🔗 Learn More: Rowlett.com/library
♿ ADA Accessible: Yes

Get ready to level up at STEAM Squad! 🎮 This session, Pixel Perfect, invites kids ages 9 to 13 to design and create their own retro-style arcade games. Through interactive activities, participants will develop critical thinking skills, collaboration, and unleash their creativity in game design.

📌 Upcoming STEAM Squad Themes:
🎮 6: Pixel Perfect – Create your own classic-style game
🏎️ 13: Speed Racers – Engineer race cars from recycled materials
🚫 20: No STEAM Squad
🔵 27: Marble Mania – Build and test amazing marble runs

🎟️ Limited space available—tickets are required and can be picked up at the reference desk on the day of the program. Bring your little artist and let’s doodle together! 🖍️✨

✍️ Writing Salon: Unleash Your Creativity

📅 Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
📞 Contact: (972) 412-6161
📧 Email: [email protected]
💵 Cost: Free
🔗 Learn More: Rowlett.com/library
♿ ADA Accessible: Yes

Love to write? Join the Writing Salon every first Friday of the month for a relaxed and creative space to explore your voice! Whether you're into poetry, freeform writing, fiction, memoirs, or storytelling, this workshop is for you.

📌 What to Expect:
📝 Write freely—choose your style & topic
💡 Get inspired with creative prompts provided by Rochelle Colon
🤝 Connect with fellow writers in a supportive environment

No experience needed—just bring your ideas and imagination! ✨

📚 Second Saturday Book Club: Mother Daughter Murder Night 🔍

📅 Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
📞 Contact: (972) 412-6161
📧 Email: [email protected]
💵 Cost: Free
🔗 Learn More: Rowlett.com/library
♿ ADA Accessible: Yes

This month, Second Saturday Book Club is diving into Mother Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon—a lighthearted whodunnit featuring a powerful businesswoman and her family entangled in a murder investigation. As the Rubicon women navigate the complexities of their local community, they must rely on each other to uncover the truth and protect their loved ones.

📖 Love mysteries? Join fellow book lovers for an engaging discussion, thoughtful insights, and a fun literary escape! No registration required—just bring your book and enthusiasm! 🔎✨

💙 Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options

📅 Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
📞 Contact: (972) 412-6161
📧 Email: [email protected]
💵 Cost: Free
🔗 Learn More: Rowlett.com/library
♿ ADA Accessible: Yes

Confused about Medicare enrollment, coverage options, and prescription savings? Join Rhonda Shirley, an independent Medicare educator, for a free informational session covering:

✅ How to sign up for Medicare
✅ Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage—what’s the difference?
✅ How to submit claims effectively
✅ Tips for saving on prescription drugs

Whether you’re becoming eligible or helping a loved one navigate Medicare, this session will provide valuable guidance to help you make informed decisions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your questions answered!

Rowlett Youth Advisory Council Meeting 🎓💡

📅 Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Rowlett Community Centre, 5300 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088

The Rowlett Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) is a platform for young leaders to voice their opinions, engage in community projects, and influence local initiatives. This meeting is a great opportunity for youth in Rowlett to get involved, share ideas, and make a difference in their city.

If you're passionate about community service, leadership, and civic engagement, come join the discussion and help shape Rowlett’s future!

🎲 DnD Game Night: Adventure Awaits! 🐉

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
📞 Contact: (972) 412-6161
📧 Email: [email protected]
💵 Cost: Free
🔗 Learn More: Rowlett.com/library
♿ ADA Accessible: Yes

Embark on an epic adventure! Join fellow Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts for an exciting night of storytelling, strategy, and role-playing fun. Whether you’re a newcomer eager to learn the ropes or a seasoned adventurer looking for your next quest, this event is perfect for all skill levels.

📌 What to Expect:
⚔️ Create characters & embark on thrilling campaigns
🧙 Engage in immersive storytelling & roleplay
🎲 Roll the dice & let fate decide your journey

Bring your imagination, teamwork, and dice (if you have them) and prepare for an unforgettable DnD Game Night! No experience required—just a sense of adventure! 🚀

🎶 Storytime: Do Re Mi – Music & Fun! 🎵

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM & 11:00 - 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
📞 Contact: (972) 412-6161
📧 Email: [email protected]
💵 Cost: Free
🔗 Learn More: Rowlett.com/library
♿ ADA Accessible: Yes

Get ready to sing, dance, and explore the magic of music at this week's Storytime: Do Re Mi! 🎼 Designed for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0 to 4), this 30-minute session features engaging stories, action rhymes, and book recommendations to introduce young learners to the joy of rhythm and melody.

🎟️ Limited space available—tickets are required and can be picked up at the reference desk on the day of the program. Bring your little one and let’s make music together! 🎤✨

Arts & Humanities Commission Meeting 🎭🎨

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088

The Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission is dedicated to fostering creativity, culture, and public art in our community. This meeting is a great opportunity to discuss upcoming projects, cultural programs, and ways to enhance Rowlett’s artistic scene.

Whether you’re an artist, performer, or supporter of the arts, your input is valued! Join the conversation and help shape the future of arts and humanities in Rowlett.

Board of Adjustment Meeting 🏗️⚖️

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Rowlett, TX 75088

The Board of Adjustment meets to review variance requests, zoning appeals, and special exceptions related to property development in Rowlett. If you have a pending request or want to stay informed about land use decisions that impact the community, this is a great opportunity to listen in and participate.

For more details on the agenda or specific cases, visit Rowlett’s official website.

🎮 Elementals: It’s-a Me, Mario! 🎨

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
📞 Contact: (972) 412-6161
📧 Email: [email protected]
💵 Cost: Free
🔗 Learn More: Rowlett.com/library
♿ ADA Accessible: Yes

Calling all young creators! This week’s Elementals session is inspired by Super Mario 🎮. Kids ages 5 to 8 will use Perler beads and Shrinky Dinks to design and create their own Mario-themed characters while learning about colors, patterns, and creativity.

📌 Upcoming Elementals Themes:
🎖 5: Operation: Toy Soldier Rescue – Build parachutes & catapults
🎮 12: It’s-a Me, Mario! – Create characters with Perler beads & Shrinky Dinks
🚫 19: No Elementals
🖍 26: Oodles of Doodles – Experiment with drawing techniques

Join us for an afternoon of STEAM learning, hands-on fun, and creative play! 🚀

Library Advisory Board Meeting 📚

📅 Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088

The Library Advisory Board plays a key role in shaping the future of library services, programs, and resources in Rowlett. This meeting is open to the public and provides an opportunity to discuss upcoming initiatives, community needs, and library improvements.

If you're passionate about literacy, education, and community engagement, join the conversation and help enhance Rowlett’s library experience!

SPORTS

🏆 Sports Schedule

📅 For a full list of GISD sports events happening from March 6th to March 13th, check out the schedule here by adding dates: GISD Athletics Calendar 

🏆⚽🏀 📢 Don't miss these exciting games and support your Rowlett athletes!

🏢 Rowlett Community Centre: Room Reservations

Looking for the perfect venue for your next meeting, celebration, or gathering? The Rowlett Community Centre (RCC) offers a variety of rooms designed to accommodate weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, family reunions, corporate events, and more!

Reservations are first-come, first-served and can be made up to nine months in advance. A deposit is required at the time of booking, and reservations must be made at least 24 hours before the event (four weeks’ notice required for after-hour rentals).

📞 For availability and booking, call: (972) 412-6170
📄 Rental Agreement Application required at time of booking

💰 Rental Fees & Business Hours

📆 Regular Business Hours
Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• Resident Rate: $50/hr per room

• Non-Resident Rate: $100/hr per room

📆 After-Hours Rentals (Requires 4 Weeks’ Notice)
Monday – Friday: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Resident Rate: $65/hr per room

• Non-Resident Rate: $130/hr per room

📌 Additional Rental Options:

• Kitchen Rental: $30/hr (Resident) | $40/hr (Non-Resident)

• Gym Rental: $50/hr (Half Court) | $100/hr (Full Court)

💵 Deposits & Additional Fees

📏 Room Sizes & Capacities

📌 All four rooms combined accommodate up to 225 guests banquet-style seating, depending on setup.

🌳 Outdoor Reservations

If you're looking to reserve a Park Pavilion, click here.

For more details on room policies and rental guidelines, click here.

📞 Call (972) 412-6170 to secure your date today! 🎉

Thank You for Your Support! 💙

We appreciate you being a part of the Rowlett community and staying engaged with all the latest news and events. Your support helps keep Rowlett connected, informed, and thriving!

📩 Have questions or suggestions? Contact us anytime!
📧 Email: [email protected]

See you next time, and thanks for being part of Rowlett Roundup! 🎉