EVENTS
7 a.m. to sellout — Denton County Farmers Market at Sycamore Street and Carroll Boulevard, in the parking lot by the Denton County Historical Park. Visit www.dentonfarmersmarket.com .
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Denton County Antique Tractor, Farm Equipment and Primitives Club fall meeting and picnic at 640 E. Jernigan Road in Copper Canyon. The public is invited to see old tractors and antique farm equipment. Scholarship auction starts at 1 p.m. The picnic, free to all members and visitors, includes fried chicken, tea and drinks. Attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish to share. Visit www.texasplowboys.com .
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Denton Community Market, a local artist and farmers market, at Mulberry Street and Carroll Boulevard. Visit http://dentonmarket.org
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Dog Days of Denton at the North Texas Fairgrounds, 2217 N. Carroll Blvd. Event for friendly dogs (on leashes and with current vaccinations) and people includes contests, demonstrations, live entertainment, rescue groups, agility course, “Glamfur” photos, vendors, food and more. Admission is free; some activities include a fee. Visit http://dentondogdays.com .
10 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752.
10 a.m. — Math tutoring for children in kindergarten through 12th grade at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. For more information, email Dr. Gil Lee at gilsiklee@intellichoice.org. Registration is required; call 940-349-8752.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Creative Women’s Conference, celebrating and promoting women in their creative endeavors, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Event includes speakers and panel discussions, exhibitor room and a space to watch artists in action. Free. Visit www.facebook.com/CreativeWomensConference .
Noon — Third annual GreenFest on the Greenbelt, at the Lake Ray Roberts Greenbelt Park on FM455 below Ray Roberts Lake Dam. Event includes equestrian exhibitions, outdoor activities and demonstrations, Backyard Bass competition, children’s activities, food vendors, and live music including Brave Combo at 4 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Greenbelt Alliance of Denton County. Advance tickets cost $5 each at www.friendsofthegreenbelt.org, or $7 per person at the gate. Free for children younger than 6. Pets on leashes are permitted. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Isle du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park, in the paved parking area by the beach.
12:30 to 5:30 p.m. — South Branch Library Role-Playing Games Society meets at the library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Open to fans and beginners. Free. Call 940-349-8726 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
2 to 5 p.m. — Science Day Camp, an afternoon of science for grades 2-6 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. With Project STEM Box and students from UNT’s Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — UNT Department of Dance and Theatre presents Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley, in the Studio Theatre at UNT’s Radio, TV, Film and Performing Arts Building, at Welch and Chestnut streets. Tickets cost $7.50-$10. Visit http://danceandtheatre.unt.edu or call 940-565-2428.
3:30 p.m. — Firefighter Book Adventures for ages 5-8 at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com .
5 p.m. — Benefit barbecue for the family of accident victim Bobby “Colton” Perkins at Bolivar Baptist Church, 6690 W. FM455. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Event includes a silent auction, entertainment, raffle, a pigeon race and a cake walk. To make donations, call Bill at 940-389-7334, Linda at 940-389-8497 or Patti at 940-391-6006
9 p.m. — “Furlesque,” a burlesque benefit show at Mable Peabody’s Beauty Parlor and Chainsaw Repair, 1125 E. University Drive, Suite 107. Show raises money for the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection and Cat Matchers. Tickets cost $7, ages 21 and up only. Visit http://on.fb.me/1Cjf3ad.
To tell us about your event or meeting, visit DentonRC.com and click on “Let Us Know” for our online forms; email to drc@dentonrc.com; fax to 940-566-6888; or mail to Page 2 Calendar, Denton Record-Chronicle, 314 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201.
