East Texas

May 2024

May Events – Waco, Tyler, Longview

2024-05-06T13:10:04+00:00May 1st, 2024|Categories: East Texas, Kid Activities, Waco|Tags: , , , , , , , |

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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
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
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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
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
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15 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
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22 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
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29 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
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November 2023

Grocery Services North Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

2023-11-13T14:21:35+00:00November 10th, 2023|Categories: Dallas, East Texas, Grocery Services North, Holiday hours, Meal Planning|Tags: , , , |

Grocery Services North will be closed Thanksgiving Day.

The following two stores will be open from 9 am – 3 pm the day after Thanksgiving:

Lake June – located at 6921 Lake June Rd., Dallas, TX 75217

Spring Valley – located at 8202 Spring Valley Rd. Ste. 300, Dallas, TX 75240

Stores will resume regular hours on Saturday, Nov. 25th.  All Grocery Services North stores will also be open the day before Thanksgiving. Stop by a store to pick up popular WIC-approved foods that can help you make some of your favorite holiday favorites. Looking for Thanksgiving recipes, check these out and this fun appetizer.

October 2023

Important Update

2023-10-06T19:38:45+00:00October 5th, 2023|Categories: Dallas, East Texas, Grocery Services North, Texas WIC|

The Government is open. Texas WIC is operating as usual, and WIC benefits are being issued like they always have been. There have been no changes to the WIC program. 

 Since talk began of a government shutdown, some WIC clients may be confused about the status of the WIC program. A government shutdown was recently avoided, and WIC is operating as usual. Congress is still working to get the government funded past Nov. 17th. While we can’t speak for WIC, we don’t believe there will be any impact to the program in the near future. 

Grocery Services North stores are helping customers redeem benefits as usual. We are open for business. We hope to see you soon.

August 2022

2 New Grocery Services North Locations Now Open In Tyler, Longview

2022-08-26T20:43:45+00:00August 26th, 2022|Categories: East Texas, Grocery Services North, WIC Grocery Shopping|Tags: , , , , |

Grocery Services North opened two new stores in East Texas. WIC clients can now get all their WIC foods in one easy stop in Tyler and Longview. 

 The primarily WIC store in Tyler is at 225 East Amherst #700 and the Longview location is at 2430 South High Street, #C4. Both are conveniently located next door to WIC clinics. 

WIC clients can easily get all their WIC foods in one easy stop. Grocery Services North clerks are bilingual and can help customers in English and Spanish. Customers can check their WIC balance before shopping and see exactly what WIC benefits are remaining. Clerks assist customers throughout the process. 

WIC clients can visit a store, and insert their WIC EBT card at the counter. Bilingual clerks help assist WIC customers get all their desired WIC groceries for checkout. 

WIC clients then approve each item for redemption while a clerk sacks all their groceries.

Grocery Services North is a primarily WIC grocery store chain with locations in Dallas and Waco, TX and now East Texas. The stores offer an easy WIC shopping format that takes the hassle out of WIC shopping.