Rowlett Roundup-Issue No. 17

❓️ DID YOU KNOW

😎 WHAT’S HAPPENING

🎬 Spring Break Movie & Activity Series 🍿🎨

📅 Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 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

Celebrate Spring Break with a family-friendly movie and a creative activity inspired by the film! Each day, enjoy a beloved animated movie, followed by a fun, hands-on project.

📅 Spring Break Movie Lineup:
🎥 March 17 – Shrek [PG]
🎥 March 18 – Trolls [PG]
🎥 March 19 – Kung Fu Panda [PG]
🎥 March 20 – How to Train Your Dragon [PG]

✨ No registration required—just drop in, watch, and create! A perfect way to enjoy Spring Break at the library! 🎞️🎨

📚 Spring Book Sale – Find Your Next Great Read!

📅 Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
📞 Contact: (972) 412-6161
📧 Email: [email protected]
💵 Payment Methods: Cash or Check Only
🔗 Learn More: Rowlett.com/library
♿ ADA Accessible: Yes

Don’t miss the Rowlett Public Library’s Spring Book Sale! 📚 Explore a wide selection of books, DVDs, and more at bargain prices. Whether you're looking for fiction, non-fiction, children's books, or classic films, there’s something for everyone!

📢 Proceeds help support library programs and services—so every purchase makes a difference! Come find your next favorite book while giving back to the community. 📖✨

🎣 10th Annual Kid Fish – A REEL-y Good Time! 🐟

📅 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Fishing Contest: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Awards: 12:15 PM)
📍 Location: Rowlett Community Park, 8700 St Andrews Ln, Rowlett, TX 75088
👦 Ages: 17 & Under
🔗 More Info & Registration: Kid Fish Event Page

Calling all young anglers! 🎣 The 10th Annual Kid Fish event is the perfect way to introduce kids to the joy of fishing and the great outdoors. 500 pounds of catfish will be stocked in the pond, giving young fishers plenty of chances to reel in a big one!

🐟 Event Highlights

✅ Free Fishing Rod & Tackle Box (while supplies last – arrive early!)
✅ Fishing Contest – Prizes awarded for longest fish in 4 age groups (1-4, 5-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17)
✅ Kids’ Zone – Games, activities, and food trucks
✅ Texas Parks & Wildlife Interpreter – Learn about local nature & conservation

📌 Important Details

🎟️ Pre-Registration Encouraged: Register Here by March 19 to speed up check-in.
🐟 Catch & Release: To preserve the pond’s ecosystem, participants are asked to practice catch & release during the event.
🎣 Bring Your Own Gear (If Possible): While free kits are provided, bringing your own rod & tackle helps ensure more kids get to participate.
📜 Fishing License Requirements:

• Kids 16 & under: No fishing license required

• Ages 17+: A Texas fishing license is required if fishing after 1:00 PM.

🌦️ Dress for the Weather: Texas weather can be unpredictable—bring layers, a chair, or a blanket to stay comfortable.

🐠 Don’t miss this FIN-tastic opportunity to create lifelong fishing memories! 🏆🐟

📚 Spring Book Sale – Day 2!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
📞 Contact: (972) 412-6161
📧 Email: [email protected]
💵 Payment Methods: Cash or Check Only
🔗 Learn More: Rowlett.com/library
♿ ADA Accessible: Yes

Missed the Spring Book Sale on Friday? No worries! The sale continues on Saturday, offering another chance to browse an incredible selection of books, DVDs, and more at unbeatable prices!

📌 Why You Should Stop By:
✔️ Discover fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, and classics
✔️ Pick up great reads at budget-friendly prices
✔️ Support the Rowlett Public Library and its programs

📢 Stock up on stories while supporting your local library! 📖✨

🌲 Rowlett Family Campout – A Night Under the Stars! 🔥

📅 Date: March 22-23, 2025
💰 Cost: $8 per person
⏰ Camp Setup Begins: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Community Park, Rowlett, TX
📞 More Info: Rowlett.com | 972-412-6170

Gather your tents, sleeping bags, and sense of adventure—the Rowlett Family Campout is back! 🏕️ Join us for an unforgettable overnight camping experience filled with outdoor fun, quality family time, and the magic of sleeping under the Texas sky.

🔥 What’s Included?
✅ Dinner & Dessert – Enjoy a delicious outdoor meal and sweet treats!
✅ Campfire & S’mores – Because no campout is complete without them! 🍫🔥
✅ Games & Activities – Fun for all ages!
✅ Star Gazing & Storytelling – Cozy up around the fire for a night of wonder.

This is a family-friendly event designed to help you unplug, unwind, and make lasting memories with your loved ones. Space is limited, so grab your spot today!

📢 Don’t forget to bring your tent and camping gear! See you at Community Park for an epic outdoor adventure! 🌙✨

🧶 Yak 'n Yarn: Crochet Club 🧵

📅 Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 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

Join the Yak 'n Yarn Crochet Club, a welcoming and inclusive gathering for all skill levels! Whether you're just learning the basics or an experienced crafter looking to refine your techniques, this club is the perfect place to connect, share tips, and get creative with fellow yarn enthusiasts.

📌 What to Expect:
🧵 Bring your own project or start something new!
🧶 Learn new stitches and techniques from fellow crocheters.
🤝 Enjoy a relaxing and social crafting experience.

📢 No registration required—just bring your yarn and join the fun! 🪡✨

💙 Medicare 101: Understanding Your Options

📅 Date: Monday, March 24, 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 everything you need to know about navigating Medicare.

📌 Topics Covered:
✅ 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—get the answers you need! 💼✨

📈 Economic Development Advisory Board Meeting

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, 4418 Main Street, Rowlett, TX 75088
📞 Contact: (972) 412-6121

The Economic Development Advisory Board works to promote business growth, attract investment, and support economic initiatives in Rowlett. This meeting provides insight into the city's development strategies, business expansions, and economic plans that help shape the future of our community.

📢 Want to stay informed about Rowlett’s economic growth? Attend the meeting and be part of the conversation!

📖 Storytime: Hold Your Horses – Learning Patience & Waiting 🐴

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM & 11:00 AM - 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

This week’s Storytime is all about patience and waiting! 🐴 Toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0 to 4) will enjoy a 30-minute interactive session filled with stories, action rhymes, and book recommendations that teach the importance of taking turns and being patient in a fun and engaging way!

📌 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)

🎟️ Limited space available—tickets are required and can be picked up at the reference desk on the day of the program. Join us for a morning of learning, fun, and valuable life lessons! 📚✨

🎨 Elementals: Oodles of Doodles – Let Creativity Flow! 🖍️

📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26, 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

This week’s Elementals session is all about unleashing creativity through doodling and drawing! ✏️🎨 Kids ages 5 to 8 will experiment with different drawing mediums, techniques, and artistic styles to bring their imaginations to life in a fun and relaxed environment.

📌 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 different drawing mediums

📢 No experience necessary—just bring your imagination and get ready to doodle! ✨🖌️

🏋️‍♂️ Adult Fitness & Recreation at Rowlett Community Centre

Looking to stay active, build strength, or try something new? The Rowlett Community Centre offers a variety of fitness and recreation programs designed for all skill levels—whether you’re into dance, yoga, martial arts, or high-intensity training, we’ve got something for you!

📢 No membership required! You can register in person or online for any program that sparks your interest. Drop-ins are also welcome!

💃 Jazzercise

A high-energy dance fitness program that combines cardio, strength training, and stretching to sculpt, tone, and burn up to 800 calories per session!
📍 Location: Register at Jazzercise.com

🧘 Pilates 1

A mix of yoga, Pilates, resistance training, and cardio, designed to improve balance and strengthen muscles, joints, and the spine. Suitable for all fitness levels!
📅 Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
🧾 Fees: $20/month (once a week) | $40/month (twice a week)
🎒 What to bring: Yoga mat & towel

💃 Zumba – Dance Your Way to Fitness!

A fun, Latin-inspired dance workout that mixes low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style cardio blast. No dance experience needed!
📅 Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🧾 Fees: $25/month (once a week) | $45/month (twice a week)

🚴 Spin Class – Boost Your Endurance!

A fast-paced, cardiovascular cycling workout that builds endurance, increases strength, and tones muscles.
📅 Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
🧾 Fees: $25/month (Free for Rowlett Community Centre members)

🏓 Pickleball Lessons at Herfurth Park

Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong—easy to learn, fun to play, and a great workout! Led by Franco Racquet Sports DFW, these lessons are great for beginners and advanced players alike.
📅 Schedule: Evening classes available
🧾 Fee: $75/session

🥋 Jujitsu – Reality-Based Self-Defense

More than just martial arts, this program teaches real-world self-defense techniques, including awareness, mindset, and practical hand-to-hand combat strategies. Suitable for adults and teens!
📅 Schedule: Mondays & Thursdays | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
🧾 Fees: $35/month (once a week) | $55/month (twice a week)

🤔 Not Ready to Commit? Try a Drop-in Class!

Want to test the waters before signing up? Drop-in for any class for just the one-time session price! Stop by the Rowlett Community Centre front desk to register for a class and find the perfect fit for your fitness goals.

📍 Location: Rowlett Community Centre
📞 More Info: Call 972-412-6170 or visit Rowlett.com

💪 Stay active, have fun, and find your perfect workout at the Rowlett Community Centre! 🚀

SPORTS

🏆 Sports Schedule

📅 For a full list of GISD sports events happening from March 20th to March 27th, check out the schedule here by adding dates: GISD Athletics Calendar 

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

💼 What is the Economic Development Advisory Board & Why Should You Care?

The Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) plays a crucial role in shaping Rowlett’s business landscape, attracting investments, and fostering job growth. This board works closely with the City of Rowlett and the Chamber of Commerce to develop strategies that support local businesses and encourage economic expansion.

📌 Why Does This Matter to You?

✔️ Stronger Local Economy – A thriving business environment means more jobs, better services, and increased property values for residents.
✔️ New Business Opportunities – The board helps attract and retain businesses, bringing exciting retail, dining, and entertainment options to Rowlett.
✔️ Community Growth – Economic development means improved infrastructure, city planning, and overall quality of life for Rowlett residents.
✔️ Your Voice Matters – The board advises City Council on economic strategies, and community input is always valuable!

📅 Meeting Schedule & How to Get Involved

📆 Meetings: 4th Tuesday of the Month (Every Other Month)
📍 Location: Rowlett Chamber of Commerce, 4418 Main St.

📄 Agendas & Reports: View Meeting Documents
📢 Want to make a difference? Residents can apply to serve on the board and play a role in shaping Rowlett’s economic future!

If you care about business growth, job creation, and the future of Rowlett’s economy, the Economic Development Advisory Board is worth paying attention to! 🚀

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! 🎉