On this week’s edition of the Tawakoni Current we see the upcoming events including ones hosted by the Tawakoni Public Library and the Lake Tawakoni Regional Chamber of Commerce. This is followed up with a couple of items that Quinlan ISD is doing as well as the city of Quinlan’s officials. Finally, we see that the Park Fan Club for West Tawakoni is seeking donors for improvements to their lovely park.

Before becoming a lake, the water flowing through the area was part of what river basin?

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These are the events in the area this week!

Additionally, you can find our google calendar that we have created, in case more events appear during the week, here!

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The Tawakoni Area Public Library in West Tawakoni will celebrate its establishment and continuous service Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

"Our library was founded in 1983 and our service to the community has been continuous ever since," said a spokesperson

"We're inviting the community to celebrate with us this Sunday,” she said. "We would love to see you all at the library during this special year of celebrations."

The library is located on SH 276 when entering the city of West Tawakoni from the west.

Held at the Lake Tawakoni Regional Chamber of Commerce building in West Tawakoni, vendor registration ended last week.

There are inside and outside vendors and there is room for several food trucks outside. If there’s rain, there is still shopping going on inside.

The event has gained in popularity over the past few months and there’s quite a variety of vendors participating. Shopping will go from when the doors open at 9 a.m. Saturday until 4 p.m.

Vendors may set up on Friday.

The chamber is located at 100 W. Hwy 276 in West Tawakoni. Phone 903-447-3020 for more information, and the website, you can vist www.laketawakonichamber.org.

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A longtime Quinlan ISD employee was selected the Texas Facilities Professional of the Year last month.

"Quinlan is incredibly proud to announce that Tommy Underwood, Executive Director of Maintenance and Facilities, has been named the BELFOR Texas Facilities Professional of the Year (FPOY)," said Superintendent Jeff Irvin. He was chosen by an independent selection panel from a competitive pool of nominees across the state.

Underwood was formally recognized at last month's QISD school board meeting. There to present the award from BELFOR were Bobby Templeton and Tammy Kleine.

A "boots-on-the-ground" legacy and nominated by Irvin, Underwood's career here began in June 2011. He has since spent 15 years "tirelessly stewarding" the district's vast infrastructure, which includes all campuses, administration building, Lytal Field, the transportation department, technology building, multipurpose facility and the spring sports complex. 

"He was instrumental in overseeing the entire addition of nine classrooms at the intermediate school that was paid for entirely out of the district's operating budget with no bond required, helping to save the district millions of dollars," said the superintendent.

"Tommy represents the absolute best of us," said Irvin. "He treats a multi-million dollar renovation and a minor daily maintenance request with the exact same standard of elite excellence."

Read the full story here!

"We are dedicated to ensuring every child in our community stays fueled, active and inspired all summer long," says a district spokesperson. "We are excited to announce our free summer meals program and the return of the Mobile Learning Cafe."

All children ages 18 and younger are eligible to receive one free meal per day. No sign-ups required, "just show up and enjoy".

Phase 1: Free Summer Meals Program kicks off the summer with daily meals hosted at the central campus location. It will run from June 8 to July 2, Monday through Thursday, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at DC Cannon Elementary School.

Phase 2--the Mobile Learning Cafe starts July 6 when "we are bringing the food, a mobile library, and fun learning activities straight to your neighborhood." Join the QISD staff at a location nearest you. The mobile unit starts July 6 -23 Monday through Thursday and July 27-29 Monday through Wednesday.

Daily stops and schedule include Duck Cove Marina, 2757 Pvt Rd 3824 off FM 751 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Hawk Cove City Hall, 1585 Maria St., 12 noon to 1 p.m.; and Quinlan Community Park, 415 SH Spur 264 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

West Tawakoni City Park Fan Club has a goal of providing 32 picnic tables for the park, which will "leave a lasting legacy" and upgrade the current tables.

"We're replacing 32 weathered tables with new, high-quality metal tables," they said. "Your donation includes a custom-engraved metal plate."

There are three tiers offered, which are Tier 1, 10 tables for the Veterans Pavilion, $2500; Tier 2, 11 tables for sporting areas, $2,000; and Tier 3, 11 tables near lakeside up to the point for $1250. “We are getting donors’ input on where they want their tables as well, and all tables will be commemorated with a metal plaque,” she said.

“We are having people make a check out to the City of West Tawakoni and note in the memo line that it's for a picnic table. And one of us can meet you at City Hall or anywhere that's convenient, and we'll make sure you get a receipt from the City for your donation,” she said. Prospective donors may reach them on the Fan Club Facebook page or contact City Councilman Gregg Sprinkel.️

Quinlan Community Library kicks off its summer reading program today (Thursday) from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Quinlan Community Park (next to DC Cannon Elementary) with a special park storytime and summer reading program registration.

“Our theme this year is ‘We are Better Together’,” said Librarian Lisa Gunter. “We’ll also be signing up library volunteers for this summer.”

She said pack lounge chairs, picnic blankets, snacks and drinks.

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