Events

 A GREAT EVENT to invite your friends and have them bid on your stuff!  Questions? Ask Bruce, Dianne, Susan, or Jordan.

VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE CISNT’S VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND BACKGROUND CHECK SINCE YOU WILL BE ON CAMPUS.   

CISNT staff at Griffin Middle School have requested 5 volunteers to help organize their clothing closet.  5 volunteers are needed.  Volunteers must be 16 years old.  

515 North Colony Blvd., The Colony, 75056 (Check in at the office).

Volunteers will be providing a deep clean of Kyle’s Place including floors, windows, kitchen appliances, patio, and outdoor grill.  The project is both in and outdoors. 

Volunteers must be 16 years old or older.  Up to 20 volunteers are needed.  

1960 Archer Avenue, Lewisville 75077

Volunteers will be packing Lovepacs for the Easter weekend.  Food and materials will be provided (using the boxes we decorated back in February).  The event is indoors and all ages are welcome.  Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.  The warehouse is climate-controlled, but you will be on your feet on cement floors.  Up to 20 volunteers are needed. 

2400 Justin Road  Highland Village, TX  75077

(drive around the back of the warehouse - near the baseball diamonds)

Help one of Giving Grace’s clients to move from a transitional shelter to their forever home.  We will meet at Giving Grace’s warehouse to help load furniture and fixtures onto a U-haul and then drive to the apartment and help to unload and set up the apartment so that when she arrives home with her children that afternoon, their home is ready to welcome them.  All supplies are included so nothing to bring except muscles and some love for this sweet family getting out on their own.  In addition to moving boxes, tasks might include furniture assembly, hanging pictures, making beds, and finishing touches to add to their new home.  All ages are welcome.  10 to 15 volunteers are needed. 

1239 Teasley Lane, Denton 76205.

VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE CISNT’S VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND BACKGROUND CHECK SINCE YOU WILL BE ON CAMPUS.   

CISNT staff at The Colony High School have requested two volunteers to help distribute food bags to students.  Volunteers must be 16 years old.   

4301 Blair Oaks Drive, The Colony, 75056 (Check in at the office)

Come and volunteer at an Adaptive cycling event and bring your bike to ride alongside one of their clients who will be participating.  You will help in getting the equipment set up prior to the ride and then help to take adaptive equipment down afterward. 

All volunteers will be required to sign a waiver.  Helmets are required and the minimum age to volunteer is 18. 

6 volunteers are needed.  

4630 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound 5028 (in front of Breeze Urgent Care).

We will be providing a gardening day and beautification of the flower beds at MHMR’s main building replacing old mulch and flowers alongside some of their team. 

MHMR will provide all supplies but recommends each volunteer bring their gardening gloves and any gardening tools you might have available. 

Looking for 10-20 volunteers as many hands make light work and this is a big project.  All ages are welcome.   

2519 Scripture Street, Denton, 76201

We will meet at the Flower Mound Presbyterian Cemetery on Flower Mound Road to help spruce up the Remember Them Forever Memorial that CTR sponsored last year. We will do some touch-up painting, replace the RTF posters, do some ground cleaning, and weeding.  All ages are welcome. 

6-8 volunteers needed.  

1501 Flower Mound Road, Flower Mound, 75028.

Come help replace SANT’s old, raised beds with new ones!  Tasks will include removing the existing beds, assembling new beds, and filling them with soil and veggie plants. 

Looking for 4 to 8 volunteers.  All ages are welcome.  

1511 Justin Road, Suite B in Lewisville

Carter Blood Care will be accepting blood donations in the parking lot behind the Flower Mound Chamber,

Join us on the 2nd Monday of every other month as Cross Timbers Rotary helps feed CCA's Golden Angels. 

We love partnering with local non-profits such as Christian Community Action.

Sign up & more information to follow.

416 Abilene Court, Highland Village. 

Please bring a cleaning concentrate to support OUR DAILY BREAD, or VENMO $7 to Kelly Guedgry (@Kelly-Guedry-1). 

A celebration of our club's support of the Rotary International Foundation, and recognition of two new Major Donors.  

This multi-course Chef's Dinner will be $125 per person, a portion of which will go to the Rotary Foundation on behalf of the attendee.

Seats are limited, therefore this is an Invitation-Only event. Advance registration will be required. 

Adult Easter Egg Hunt
COST: $10/ADULT WITH ALL PROCEEDS
BENEFITING OUR LOCAL NON-PROFITS

RSVP: RMASTELLAR2@GMAIL.COM
PAYMENT METHODS:
VENMO: @CROSSTIMBERS-ROTARY
Or Bring $10 to the event.

** PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BASKET**

We are looking for 5-6 people to help with hoop houses on Saturday.  

Join us for our Spring Social!

All members and plus-one's are welcome! 

Join us as we socialize with our members at Donna Tarwater's home. Delicious food will be served. BYOB.

There is no charge for this event, but Advance Registration is kindly requested so we know how much food to prepare.  In order to add a "service" component to our Socials, we are asking our members to please bring feminine hygiene products as a voluntary donation for She Supply.

You can find Donna Tarwater's home address on the ClubRunner app.

We are looking for 5-6 people to help with hoop houses on Saturday.  

We are looking for 6-8 people to help with #2 hoop house on Saturday.  We plan to stretch the poly sheeting over the top and finish the side walls.  We will work until around 11am.  Come help out - event if it's only 1-2 hrs.  We could use the help!

Join us on the 2nd Monday of every other month as Cross Timbers Rotary helps feed CCA's Golden Angels. 

We love partnering with local non-profits such as Christian Community Action.

Sign up & more information to follow.

Join us as we award our 2024-25 Grant Recipients, celebrate our accomplishments in the 2024-25 year, and install the 2025-26 Cross Timbers Rotary Leadership team.

RSVPs are required.

The District 5790 Conference Awards and Governor Induction Gala will be a night to remember — honoring the dedicated leadership of outgoing District Governor Andy Eads and celebrating clubs and individuals who exemplify Rotary’s motto: Service Above Self.

As we reflect on a year of impact, we also look ahead with excitement. With Jon Bullock at the helm, our district is poised for another year of growth, innovation, and meaningful service.

Following the program, enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship at our casino-themed social — a perfect way to unwind, connect, and try your luck (just for fun!).

New This Year: “The House of Celebration”
We’re inviting each club to showcase your proudest achievements — whether a signature project, a successful fundraiser, or a community initiative that made a difference. Let’s spotlight your contributions to the Magic of Rotary!

To reserve display space or learn more, please reach out to Jim Moll, District Secretary.

Rotary International Convention, Calgary ~ Click here for details and registration. If you’re thinking of attending – even if you haven’t yet registered for the convention itself, book your hotel NOW! Hotel rooms are limited and going fast. No fee to reserve. Fully changeable until June 2025. Click here to reserve your hotel.

We will talk about The Perfect Divorce and what everyone has been reading.

We will have pulled pork, coleslaw, and potato salad. Everyone is welcome to bring snacks, sides, or dessert. Wine too.

Come and join fellow CTR Rotarians to kick off our Rhythms at the Riverwalk promotion at the annual Double Oak 4th of July Parade OR the Flower Mound Children's 4th of July Bicycle parade.  We will have Lucky 1 and Lucky 2 at each event so lots of opportunities for great photos to share on social media.  

• The Town of Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department has their annual parade which starts at 9:30 and ends with a community picnic from 10:00 to 2:00 at John B. Wright Park near Town Hall.  Cross Timbers will have our float with our giant blow up duck and volunteers will walk the parade route giving out information on our Rhythms event as well as hand out candy and red, white and blue beads.  Note that the parade route is approximately 3 miles long and you will be walking most of it so comfortable shoes are a MUST.  Water bottles will be provided.  Meeting spot to decorate the float will be in the south parking lot at Downing Middle school at 8:00 a.m.  The "float" will leave to get in line for the parade at 8:45 SHARP so please do not be late.  After the parade, everyone will be dropped off at original meeting spot.

• The Town of Flower Mound will be holding their annual 4^th of July Children’s parade where kids can decorate their bikes, trikes, wagons and strollers for a short parade ending at Leonard and Helen Johns Parking lot (the old LISD School Admin building).  We will have merchandise for sale and need volunteers to help promote our September event and sell merchandise.  The Summit Club of Flower Mound will be providing hot dogs and drinks and there will also be children’s activities and live entertainment 

Celebrate Independence Day! See you next week!

catholiccharitiesfortworth.org

July's Book - Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Join us as we kick off this year’s Buck-A-Duck campaign for the 8th Annual Rhythms at the River Walk and Duck Derby hosted by Cross Timbers Rotary!

This fun and informative meeting is for all participating nonprofit teams—whether you're returning or joining the flock for the first time. You'll get everything you need to launch your fundraising efforts with confidence and creativity.

Nonprofit Teams Will Receive:

• An overview of the September 20 event

• Your custom duck sales link, QR code & sales kit

• Creative ideas and outreach strategies

• A swag bag of Duck Derby goodies to jumpstart your campaign

Rotary Members are encouraged to attend to meet the teams, share in the excitement, and help set the tone for a successful fundraiser. Your presence helps welcome our nonprofit partners and reminds them that Cross Timbers Rotary is committed to service and community collaboration.

Nonprofit Teams - Please RSVP so we can prepare materials and swag bags! 
 

We're looking forward to connecting, collaborating, and working together to serve our community! 

2 Shifts -

Shift 1 - Booth Setup starts at 8:00 am. Duck Sales from 9:00 -11:00 am

Shift 2 - Duck Sales from 11:00 - 1:00 pm. Booth takedown from 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Join us on the 2nd Monday of every other month as Cross Timbers Rotary helps feed CCA's Golden Angels. 

We love partnering with local non-profits such as Christian Community Action.

Sign up & more information to follow.

Get ready for a new twist on our monthly fellowship! We're excited to announce that our Wine Fellowship is evolving into more of a "Spirits" Fellowship, offering a broader range of tasting experiences.

This month, join us at Local Pint from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening of great company and delicious drinks. For just $25, you'll enjoy a selection of beers, tasty appetizers, and a tip for our server.

We're also adding a charitable component! You'll have the opportunity to support one of our local non-profit organizations, Our Daily Bread, by purchasing items from their Amazon Wish List. 

2 Shifts -

Shift 1 - Booth Setup starts at 8:00 am. Duck Sales from 9:00 -11:00 am

Shift 2 - Duck Sales from 11:00 - 1:00 pm. Booth takedown from 1:00 - 2:00 pm

As with every birthday party, we bring a gift! 
This year's recipient of our birthday gifts will be United Way of Denton County. 

United Way has asked us to help make the United Tribute Gala a success by donating items for their auction. Please consider bringing:

* A restaurant or experience gift card
* A monetary gift card 
* A bottle of whiskey or wine (for the Whiskey & Wine Pull)

Join us as we celebrate the rich 10-year history of Cross Timbers Rotary and launch this year's Rotary International Presidential Message of Unite for Good. 

2 Shifts -

Shift 1 - Booth Setup starts at 8:00 am. Duck Sales from 9:00 -11:00 am

Shift 2 - Duck Sales from 11:00 - 1:00 pm. Booth takedown from 1:00 - 2:00 pm

This month's book is: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.

🚨 Speaker Spotlight 🚨

We are excited to welcome Dr. Dwan Bryant – widely known as The Workplace Doctor – to our upcoming meeting! 🙌

Dr. Bryant is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and advocate for psychological well-being and addressing workplace incivility. As the founder of DBryant Enterprises, she equips high-achieving women with the tools to overcome burnout using her powerful R.E.W.I.R.E.D. framework – a psychologically rooted and spiritually aligned approach to sustainable leadership.

With more than a decade of research on women in leadership and workplace dynamics, Dr. Bryant has inspired leaders at the YWCA, Girl Scouts of America, AT&T, Nexteer Automotive, and many universities, conferences, and organizations. She’s been honored with the NAACP Young Professional Award, the Governor’s Award, and has been featured as an expert on TCT, WNEW, and Fox News.

📚 She is also the author of “21 Days of Rewired Focus.”

✨ Don’t miss this chance to hear a transformative message about reflection, focus, and realignment from one of the best in the field!

📍 Friday at 8 a.m. | Courtyard Marriott, Flower Mound

#RotarySpeaker #WorkplaceDoctor #CrossTimbersRotary #Leadership #BurnoutPrevention

2 Shifts -

Shift 1 - Booth Setup starts at 8:00 am. Duck Sales from 9:00 -11:00 am

Shift 2 - Duck Sales from 11:00 - 1:00 pm. Booth takedown from 1:00 - 2:00 pm

2 Shifts -

Shift 1 - Booth Setup starts at 8:00 am. Duck Sales from 9:00 -11:00 am

Shift 2 - Duck Sales from 11:00 - 1:00 pm. Booth takedown from 1:00 - 2:00 pm

2 Shifts -

Shift 1 - Booth Setup starts at 8:00 am. Duck Sales from 9:00 -11:00 am

Shift 2 - Duck Sales from 11:00 - 1:00 pm. Booth takedown from 1:00 - 2:00 pm

We'll be celebrating the following September Birthdays:

Hello Cross Timbers!

It’s almost race time! Before our ducks hit the water, we need to give our race course equipment (bumpers, floats, and waterfall backdrop) a good once-over to make sure everything is in tip-top shape for the big day.

We’re looking for 8–12 helpers to join us:🦆

📍 Bobby Dollak’s house – 1601 Castle Rock Dr., Lewisville (park in the back alley)
📅 Monday, Sept 15
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM

Bring your Rotarian spirit (and maybe some gloves) — rumor has it there may be a cooler of cold beer nearby. 😉

Let’s knock this out together so our Duck Derby course is ready to go!

Join us on the River Walk for a day full of free family fun!

Celebrate with us by participating in the 8th Annual Duck Derby Race! Enjoy food trucks, live music, vendor booths, and children's activities supporting over 25 Denton County Charitable Organizations.

Duck Drop is at 1:00 pm.

Lori's pick: One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune

Chuck's pick: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Already a movie coming out soon - with Ryan Gosling!)