April 2023
May Events in Dallas
Celebrate Mom this month with these family friendly events.
Wellness Bowl with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Bowl:
1 sweet potato
1 can chickpeas or bean of your choice
1 cup brown rice
2 zucchini squash
½ cup onion
1 ½ cup lettuce
1/2 avocado
1 lemon or lime
Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Paprika
Makes 2 Servings
Dressing:
½ medium avocado
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp plain yogurt
Juice of ½ lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tbsp water
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Blend ingredients together to make a tasty creamy avocado sauce to top off your bowl.
Cook the brown rice to package instructions and preheat the oven to 425. Wash and peel your sweet potatoes and cut into diced chunks. Add to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil and seasonings and add to a baking sheet lined with foil. Peel and chop the onion and zucchini squash into strips, then add onions to the baking sheet along with the diced sweet potatoes. Roast for about 25 minutes or until the edges of the potatoes are golden brown and they can be easily pierced with a fork. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add 2 tbsp oil, chickpeas, zucchini, and seasonings. Stir frequently for about 10 minutes. They are done when they’re slightly browning on the outside. To serve, add brown rice to a bowl and add the roasted sweet potatoes, onion, chickpeas, zucchini, lettuce, and avocado. Drizzle your desired amount of dressing on top and garnish with cilantro if you like.
Enjoy!
WIC Inspired Recipes – Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
½ cup carrot, finely diced
1 green onion stalk, sliced
1 cup brown rice
1 head of cabbage
2 cups Tomato sauce
Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Basil, Thyme, & Paprika
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables and cooking brown rice according to the package instructions.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions until golden, about 10 min. Add garlic, mushrooms, carrot, green onion, and seasonings. Cook until the veggies are tender, about 8 – 10 minutes. Stir in the brown rice and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce, then remove from heat. Coat the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish with a thin layer of tomato sauce.
Core a head of cabbage and bring to a boil in a large pot, until the cabbage leaves start to come apart. Fill each cabbage leaf with 2 – 4 tablespoons of the rice and vegetable mixture (depending on the size of the cabbage leaves), then roll the leaf up like a burrito, tucking in each end. Continue filling the leaves until there is no more mixture left, line the filled and rolled cabbage leaves in the baking tray.
Cover with the remaining tomato sauce and cook for 45 minutes. Makes about 5 servings.
April Events in East Texas
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| 1Open Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is a 2-hour play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with us at Little Land! $13 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Tyler 6759 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX Music & Movement in LongviewMusic & Movement in LongviewTime: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Children ages 0-5, along with their caregivers, join us for early exposure to music! Have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting with our new instruments! This program is held on Mondays at 10:30 AM and will meet in-person at the library. Free to attend. Broughton Branch Library 801 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Longview, TX 75602 Mini Monday Storytime: Cinco de MayoMini Monday Storytime: Cinco de MayoTime: 10:30 am Join us for a special Mini Monday Storytime celebrating Cinco de Mayo, a holiday dedicated to Mexican culture, pride and values. Mayborn Museum Complex 1300 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX | 2Open Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is a 2-hour play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with us at Little Land! $13 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Tyler 6759 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX Move & Play Story Time Outside - WacoMove & Play Story Time Outside - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Little people, ages 3-6, need to move and play. This storytime will have books (of course!) but the focus is on being active, making music, and exploring our world. Weather permitting, we will be moving and playing outside in the grassy area behind South Waco Library. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 3Open Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is a 2-hour play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with us at Little Land! $13 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Tyler 6759 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX | 4Open Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is a 2-hour play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with us at Little Land! $13 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Tyler 6759 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX Free One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoFree One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions will be at the South Waco Library in the South Waco Conference Room from 10 AM - 5 PM to give free specialized help for job seekers. Bring your questions about applications, interviews, and more. Get the help you need to find a job you'll love! South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 Family Story Time - WacoFamily Story Time - WacoTime: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Once school and the workday are done, enjoy some time with your favorite people at your favorite place - the library! Everyone will listen to stories, sing songs together, and maybe even play with puppets, so pop in for some fun. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 5Open Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is a 2-hour play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with us at Little Land! $13 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Tyler 6759 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX | 6Open Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen Play Session at Little Land of TylerOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is a 2-hour play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with us at Little Land! $13 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Tyler 6759 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX Legos at the Longview LibraryLegos at the Longview LibraryTime: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Longview Public Library on Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the children's department. Youth services staff will announce a new LEGO build theme for the day. Then it's up to your kids to create something original based on the theme. They have until 1:00 PM to complete their builds. Library staff will judge the submissions and choose a creative champion from three different age brackets to issue a small reward to! Longview Public Library 222 W. Cotton St. Longview, TX 75601 | 7 | |||
| 8Open Play SessionOpen Play SessionOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is an untimed play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with Little Land! $14 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Waco 1201 Hewitt Dr #107, Waco, TX Music & Movement in LongviewMusic & Movement in LongviewTime: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Children ages 0-5, along with their caregivers, join us for early exposure to music! Have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting with our new instruments! This program is held on Mondays at 10:30 AM and will meet in-person at the library. Free to attend. Broughton Branch Library 801 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Longview, TX 75602 | 9Open Play SessionOpen Play SessionOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is an untimed play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with Little Land! $14 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Waco 1201 Hewitt Dr #107, Waco, TX Move & Play Story Time Outside - WacoMove & Play Story Time Outside - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Little people, ages 3-6, need to move and play. This storytime will have books (of course!) but the focus is on being active, making music, and exploring our world. Weather permitting, we will be moving and playing outside in the grassy area behind South Waco Library. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 10Open Play SessionOpen Play SessionOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is an untimed play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with Little Land! $14 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Waco 1201 Hewitt Dr #107, Waco, TX | 11Open Play SessionOpen Play SessionOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is an untimed play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with Little Land! $14 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Waco 1201 Hewitt Dr #107, Waco, TX Free One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoFree One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions will be at the South Waco Library in the South Waco Conference Room from 10 AM - 5 PM to give free specialized help for job seekers. Bring your questions about applications, interviews, and more. Get the help you need to find a job you'll love! South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 Family Story Time - WacoFamily Story Time - WacoTime: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Once school and the workday are done, enjoy some time with your favorite people at your favorite place - the library! Everyone will listen to stories, sing songs together, and maybe even play with puppets, so pop in for some fun. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 12Open Play SessionOpen Play SessionOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is an untimed play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with Little Land! $14 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Waco 1201 Hewitt Dr #107, Waco, TX | 13Open Play SessionOpen Play SessionOpen play sessions at Little Land provide an opportunity for kids to explore and develop skills necessary throughout life. This is an untimed play session to build fine motor, gross motor, sensory, social, emotional and speech and language skills with Little Land! $14 During open play sessions, socks are required of all guests, including children and adults. Additionally, parent participation and supervision is required during this session. Little Land of Waco 1201 Hewitt Dr #107, Waco, TX Legos at the Longview LibraryLegos at the Longview LibraryTime: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Longview Public Library on Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the children's department. Youth services staff will announce a new LEGO build theme for the day. Then it's up to your kids to create something original based on the theme. They have until 1:00 PM to complete their builds. Library staff will judge the submissions and choose a creative champion from three different age brackets to issue a small reward to! Longview Public Library 222 W. Cotton St. Longview, TX 75601 Family Day at Tyler Museum of ArtFamily Day at Tyler Museum of ArtTime: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Looking for a family friendly adventure this weekend? Enjoy free art activities for the whole family and light refreshments. Family Day will be held every second Saturday of the month. Tyler Museum of Art 1300 South Mahon Avenue, Tyler, TX | 14 | |||
| 15Music & Movement in LongviewMusic & Movement in LongviewTime: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Children ages 0-5, along with their caregivers, join us for early exposure to music! Have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting with our new instruments! This program is held on Mondays at 10:30 AM and will meet in-person at the library. Free to attend. Broughton Branch Library 801 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Longview, TX 75602 | 16Move & Play Story Time Outside - WacoMove & Play Story Time Outside - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Little people, ages 3-6, need to move and play. This storytime will have books (of course!) but the focus is on being active, making music, and exploring our world. Weather permitting, we will be moving and playing outside in the grassy area behind South Waco Library. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 17 | 18Free One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoFree One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions will be at the South Waco Library in the South Waco Conference Room from 10 AM - 5 PM to give free specialized help for job seekers. Bring your questions about applications, interviews, and more. Get the help you need to find a job you'll love! South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 Family Story Time - WacoFamily Story Time - WacoTime: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Once school and the workday are done, enjoy some time with your favorite people at your favorite place - the library! Everyone will listen to stories, sing songs together, and maybe even play with puppets, so pop in for some fun. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 19Summer Block Party WacoSummer Block Party WacoJoin together at Antioch Waco for a fun night to kick off the summer together! Bring your friends and family of all ages to enjoy countless summer festivities. More details to come Antioch Waco 505 N 20th St, Waco, TX | 20Legos at the Longview LibraryLegos at the Longview LibraryTime: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Longview Public Library on Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the children's department. Youth services staff will announce a new LEGO build theme for the day. Then it's up to your kids to create something original based on the theme. They have until 1:00 PM to complete their builds. Library staff will judge the submissions and choose a creative champion from three different age brackets to issue a small reward to! Longview Public Library 222 W. Cotton St. Longview, TX 75601 | 21 | |||
| 22Music & Movement in LongviewMusic & Movement in LongviewTime: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Children ages 0-5, along with their caregivers, join us for early exposure to music! Have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting with our new instruments! This program is held on Mondays at 10:30 AM and will meet in-person at the library. Free to attend. Broughton Branch Library 801 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Longview, TX 75602 | 23Move & Play Story Time Outside - WacoMove & Play Story Time Outside - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Little people, ages 3-6, need to move and play. This storytime will have books (of course!) but the focus is on being active, making music, and exploring our world. Weather permitting, we will be moving and playing outside in the grassy area behind South Waco Library. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 24 | 25Free One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoFree One-on-One Job Skills Training - WacoTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Heart of Texas Workforce Solutions will be at the South Waco Library in the South Waco Conference Room from 10 AM - 5 PM to give free specialized help for job seekers. Bring your questions about applications, interviews, and more. Get the help you need to find a job you'll love! South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 Family Story Time - WacoFamily Story Time - WacoTime: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Once school and the workday are done, enjoy some time with your favorite people at your favorite place - the library! Everyone will listen to stories, sing songs together, and maybe even play with puppets, so pop in for some fun. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 26 | 27Legos at the Longview LibraryLegos at the Longview LibraryTime: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Join Longview Public Library on Saturdays at 11:00 AM in the children's department. Youth services staff will announce a new LEGO build theme for the day. Then it's up to your kids to create something original based on the theme. They have until 1:00 PM to complete their builds. Library staff will judge the submissions and choose a creative champion from three different age brackets to issue a small reward to! Longview Public Library 222 W. Cotton St. Longview, TX 75601 | 28 | |||
| 29Music & Movement in LongviewMusic & Movement in LongviewTime: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Children ages 0-5, along with their caregivers, join us for early exposure to music! Have fun singing, dancing, listening to a story, and interacting with our new instruments! This program is held on Mondays at 10:30 AM and will meet in-person at the library. Free to attend. Broughton Branch Library 801 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Longview, TX 75602 | 30Move & Play Story Time Outside - WacoMove & Play Story Time Outside - WacoTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Little people, ages 3-6, need to move and play. This storytime will have books (of course!) but the focus is on being active, making music, and exploring our world. Weather permitting, we will be moving and playing outside in the grassy area behind South Waco Library. South Waco Library 2737 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706 | 31 | |||||||
April Events in Dallas
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| 1Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 2Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 3Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 4Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 5 | 6Saturday Make & Take Crafts at The Coppell Arts CenterSaturday Make & Take Crafts at The Coppell Arts CenterTime: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm The Coppell Arts Center hosts free make-and-take craft workshops for kids 3 to 12 on the first Saturday of each month from 9 AM - 12 PM. The Coppell Arts Center 505 Travis St, Coppell, TX Family SaturdayFamily SaturdayTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Families come in all shapes and sizes and so does creativity. The Meadows Museum invites kids and their grown-ups to drop by the first Saturday of the month to get creative together. This program is free with admission and designed for children ages four to nine, but all are welcome. Free adult museum admission is limited to the first 20 adults to register.* After that, adults must pay admission upon arrival. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and over, $4 for non-SMU students. Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX | 7 | |||
| 8Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 9Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Bilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryBilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 6:00 pm Join Lewisville Public Library for a bilingual storytime with books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish! A free ticket is required for entry. Tickets are handed out 30 minutes before class starts on a first-come, first-served basis. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 | 10Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 11Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 12Baby PlaytimeBaby PlaytimeTime: 11:15 am Parents, caregivers, and grandparents! Bring baby to experience a variety of sensory play areas including building boxes, art activities, shakers, and much more! For babies ages 6-18 months and an adult. Pre-registration not required. This program meets on the second Friday of the month at 11:15 a.m Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX | 13Family Day - Mothers Day BBQFamily Day - Mothers Day BBQTime: 2:00 pm Family Day - It’s a Mother’s Day BBQ at the park! There will be BBQ, Dominoes, Spades, Music and so much more! Bowles Park 601 NE 28th St, Grand Prairie, TX | 14Second Sunday FundaySecond Sunday FundayTime: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Second Sunday Fundays is a hands-on art afternoon that offers parents & children projects they can create together in the creative atmosphere of Irving Arts Center. Irving Arts Center 3333 North MacArthur Blvd, Irving, TX, 75062 | |||
| 15Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 16Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 17Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 18Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Family Movie TimeFamily Movie TimeTime: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Thursday night at 5:00pm for a different screening of a family friendly movie. Free popcorn and refreshments provided! Prairie Creek Branch Library 9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX | 19 | 20National Kids to Parks DayNational Kids to Parks DayTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through thousands of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors. Memorial Park 1950 S Valley Pkwy, Lewisville, TX Saturday StorytimeSaturday StorytimeTime: 3:00 pm Enjoy stories, rhymes, music and movement for the whole family! Saturday Storytime will be held on the third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. Flower Mound Public Library 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX | 21 | |||
| 22Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 23Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Bilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryBilingual Storytime at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 6:00 pm Join Lewisville Public Library for a bilingual storytime with books, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish! A free ticket is required for entry. Tickets are handed out 30 minutes before class starts on a first-come, first-served basis. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W. Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 | 24Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | 25Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Thursday at 10:00 AM & at 10:45 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Fun Ones & Twos Story TimeFun Ones & Twos Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Thursday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, for families with toddlers ages 1-2. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Family Movie TimeFamily Movie TimeTime: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Visit the Prairie Creek branch every Thursday night at 5:00pm for a different screening of a family friendly movie. Free popcorn and refreshments provided! Prairie Creek Branch Library 9609 Lake June Rd, Dallas, TX | 26 | 27 | 28 | |||
| 29Mother Goose TimeMother Goose TimeTime: 10:45 am A lap-sit class designed to encourage one-on-one interaction between adult and child through songs, stories, and play. For children ages 0-15 months. A parent or caregiver must attend with infants. Ticket required. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75067 | 30Toddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryToddler Time at Lewisville Public LibraryTime: 10:00 am Join Lewisville Public Library every Tuesday at 10:00 AM for Toddler Time. Designed for walkers, we focus on early literacy skills through stories, songs, movement, and fingerplays. A parent or caregiver must attend and participate with children. Free ticket required, space is limited. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Youth Services Desk, 30 minutes before the start of the class. Lewisville Public Library 1197 W Main Street Lewisville, Texas 75067 Allen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeAllen Public Library - Baby & Me Story TimeTime: 10:15 am Join every Tuesday morning at 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 | 31Together Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTogether Time Storytime at Allen Public LibraryTime: 10:15 am Allen Public Library - Join every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM & at 11:15 AM in the Children's Program Room for fun literacy based activities that incorporate reading, talking, playing, singing and writing, especially for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Registration required. Allen Public Library 300 N. Allen Drive Allen, Texas 75013 Play & LearnPlay & LearnTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Garland Libraries for free-play time for families to enjoy. A variety of toys, STEAM toys, games, and stations will be available to explore! North Garland Branch Library 3845 N Garland Ave, Garland, TX | |||||||
March 2023
Breakfast Using WIC Foods
Try This Healthy Breakfast Twist On Classic Dessert Recipe
This easy recipe featuring WIC foods is so tasty, healthy, and filling that it’s great for anytime of the day – breakfast, snacks, or dessert. If you feel like being creative, you can switch up your toppings by using different fruits, nuts, or different flavors of yogurt! Enjoy!
BREAKFAST BANANA SPLIT
½ cup Vanilla Yogurt
1 Banana – peeled & split in half
¼ cup Granola or Rolled Oats
¼ cup Mixed Berries – fresh or frozen
1 tbsp Peanut butter, heat up in microwave for 10 seconds at a time until melted
Optional – drizzle honey on top if you want it sweeter
Spread yogurt on a plate. Peel and split the banana and lay on top of yogurt. Top with granola, berries and peanut butter drizzle. Makes 1 serving.
BREAKFAST USING WIC FOODS
Looking for more recipes using WIC foods? Check these out: Smoothies, Egg Muffins, Blueberry Muffins
Get all your WIC foods in one easy stop at any Grocery Services North store. Find a store near you on our location page.
WIC Classes for Moms in March
Texas WIC classes are packed with wonderful tips from experts. Included are sessions on everything from how to make a recipe using WIC foods to story time for your little one. Use the link below to Texas WIC to sign up for the free classes.
Here is a glance at some of the FREE upcoming LIVE ONLINE classes that can be taken from the comfort of your own home:
- Live Activity on Fearless Family Meals – Monday, March 27th at 10:00 AM Join WIC experts for a LIVE interactive activity exploring what a family meal looks like featuring a special guest expert!
- Story Time with Zobey – Tuesday, March 28th at 9:30 AM Join WIC for a LIVE story time with a special guest, Zobey! WIC will be reading a kid’s book that covers everything from colors to how veggies grow.
- Ask the Expert about Breastfeeding and Pumping – Tuesday, March 28th at 3:00 PM If you are pregnant or recently gave birth, join Texas WIC for a weekly discussion on breastfeeding topics. Experts will cover everything from breastfeeding, pumping and bottle feeding.
- Live Discussion on Introducing Your Baby to Foods – Wednesday, March 29th at 11:00 AM Introducing solid food is an exciting adventure, but Texas WIC knows it can be overwhelming! Join this live discussion for expert WIC advice.
- Live Discussion on a Gentle Approach to Weaning from Breastfeeding – Thursday, March 30th at 10:00 AM Wondering when and how to stop breastfeeding your baby? Join Texas WIC for tips!
To register for these events, and see additional WIC Click & Learn Classes visit Texas WIC online at: https://texaswic.org/online-classes
February 2023
WIC Inspired Recipes – Broccoli Tater Tots
Broccoli Tater Tots
3 large russet potatoes
2 (12 – 14 ounce) bags frozen broccoli florets that have been thawed, or 8 cups steamed broccoli florets
2 cups shredded parmesan cheese (or mozzarella)
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for sprinkling on top
Olive oil
Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and cook for 25 minutes, until fork tender but still have some give in the middle. Drain water and let potatoes cool until they are comfortable to handle. Once potatoes are warm enough to handle, remove the skins.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grate potatoes on the large side of a grater and place into a large bowl.
Place the broccoli into a food processor and blend until it’s in very small pieces, 30 seconds – one minute. You may need to do it in two batches. Place broccoli onto paper towels and squeeze all excess water out.
Add the broccoli to the grated potatoes along with the salt and mix everything together well.
Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Use your hands to form small cylinders with the mixture. Use about 1 tablespoon per tater tot. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for about 10 minutes to allow them to firm up.
Brush the top of each tater tot with a small amount of olive oil and sprinkle each one with salt. Bake tater tots until browned crispy, about 30 minutes, flipping halfway though.
This recipe works great in an air fryer too!
Enjoy!
WIC Inspired Recipes – Chilaquiles & Salsa
CHILAQUILES & SALSA
Makes 2 servings.
SALSA
1 large onion
4 – 5 large tomatoes
1 jalapeno
(remove seeds from jalapeno, or replace with ½ bell pepper if you don’t want it spicy)
Juice of ½ lime or lemon
1 cup cilantro
Salt and/or sugar to taste
For extra flavor, add a whole bulb of garlic to the veggies!
Cook vegetables in the oven at 425 degrees for 30 minutes, turning the veggies over halfway through. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes, then add veggies into a blender along with cilantro and lime or lemon juice. Blend until there’s no chunks, then it’s ready to serve!
CHILAQUILES
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
6 Corn tortillas, each cut into 6 wedges
2 Eggs
1 cup of Salsa
(To save time, you can use WIC approved Always Save Mild Salsa from Grocery Services North instead of making your own)
Pepper
Additional Optional Toppings – Sliced avocado, shredded cheese, onion, cilantro, or even more salsa!
In a large non-stick pan, coat generously with about 2 tbsp vegetable oil and heat on stove top to medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the tortillas and fry until golden brown. Remove from heat and move tortillas to a paper towel lined plate to soak up any excess oil. Remove any remaining brown tortilla pieces in the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan, add the salsa and let cook for a few minutes while stirring occasionally. Add the fried tortilla wedges to the pan and gently turn over until tortillas are coated with salsa. Let cook for a few more minutes until tortillas are thoroughly soaked in salsa, yet still slightly crispy. Remove from heat and move tortillas to the plates. Return the pan to the stove top and fry the eggs. On each plate, top the tortillas with the fried eggs. Top with your choice of favorite toppings like shredded cheese and/or avocado for some extra flavor!
Enjoy!