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Dr. Cordell Adams reads an excerpt from his novel, "Light Bread," on Saturday. His presentation concluded several Black History Month events featured at the Rowlett Public Library. - Monique Oaks/Staff photo
From Staff reports
Meetings calendar
Tuesday, March 12
6:30 p.m.: Arts and Humanities Commission
Wednesday, March 13
6:30 p.m.: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Thursday, March 14
7 p.m.: Library Advisory Board
Monday, March 18
10 a.m.: Senior Advisory Board
Tuesday, March 19
5:30, 7:30 p.m.: City Council
Southern hospitality
Dr. Cordell Adams read excerpts from his novel, "Light Bread," and told tales of his grandmother, the book's inspiration, on Saturday. His presentation concluded several Black History Month events featured at the Rowlett Public Library.
Adams said he patterned the book's protagonist, Veola Cook, on his grandmother, Leola Cox.
"My grandmother was my favorite babysitter," he said.
Adams is a Dallas ophthalmologist whose educational track includes Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Baylor College of Medicine and the University of California College of Medicine - although he credits a campus around his hometown of Jacksonville, Texas, as well.
"I am equally as proud about my diploma from my grandmother's school of wisdom," he said.
Along with reading passages - occasionally donning cat-eye glasses as he channeled Veola - Adams answered questions from the audience and autographed copies, print and audio, of his book.
"There's been a few people, when we started this book tour, that say, 'Cordell, I am not reading this book unless you come home and read it to me,'" Adams said. "So I had to go to a studio and do the full recording of 'Light Bread' and did just like that.
"I am not going to be responsible for you listening to it and not having a wreck ... with that kind of laughter it may generate," he said.
Clean it up!
Trim those trees and bushes, increase your property value and get a jump on spring cleaning during the annual March Clean-up Campaign. The program allows Rowlett residents to dispose of brush and nonhazardous bulk items free of charge and without limits on the number of visits.
The program runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day in March, including weekends, weather permitting; the site -- at 1409 Castle Drive -- will be closed if it is raining. A driver's license or ID is required as proof of residence. Those with a Wylie address and an East Fork water bill are acceptable.
Hazardous and unacceptable materials include: TVs, computer components or monitors; tires, batteries or automobile parts; any chemicals or liquids such as paint, motor oil or solvents; dirt, rock or concrete; construction, demolition or roofing materials; herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers or pool chemicals; Freon or Freon-containing appliances (such as air conditioners, freezers or refrigerators); and commercial contractor discards.
Bring household chemical products to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Road in Dallas. All residents of Rowlett, including those residing in Rockwall County, may use this facility at no charge. Driver's license and a current utility bill are required as proof of residence.
For information on the March Clean-up Campaign, call the city of Rowlett Action Center at 972-412-6100.
A tisket, a tasket: Library hosts Saturday crafts
Let the artist in you create wonderful and magnificent take-home craft at the Rowlett Public Library on Saturday, March 9. Materials will be provided and a staff member will demonstrate the craft for the day; this month's craft is a basket and eggs.
Free for all ages, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room at the library, 3900 Main St. For information, call 972-412-6161.
With a moo, moo here and a quack, quack there
The Rowlett Public Library is hosting A Day at the Farm with Rolanda Brigham, a program of music and art for children, from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 9. This fun, educational and interactive program includes a craft to take home.
The Rowlett Public Library is at 3900 Main St. For information, call 972-412-6161.
Low-cost pet vaccine clinic available Saturday
Bring your pets up-to-date on their vaccinations during a low-cost clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Rowlett Animal Services building, 4402 Industrial St.
Package prices are $37 for puppies and $39 for adult dogs, and $21 for kittens. The adult cat package is $23, or $39 to include the feline leukemia vaccine. Ferrets can receive a rabies shot, as well; for information, call 972-412-6219 or send an email to atraister09@gmail.com.
First Rowlett UMC seeks to stop Rowlett hunger
First Rowlett United Methodist Church is holding a food drive during the Lenten season to stock food pantries in the area and to help bring awareness about hunger in the community.
The church is asking donors to leave the following food items on the shelves outside of the worship center in the narthex: On March 10: soup and crackers; March 17, pasta and sauce (including macaroni and cheese); and March 24, boxed dinners (such as Hamburger/Tuna Helper).
First Rowlett UMC is at 4405 Main St. For information, contact Stephanie Leuschner at 972-475-3667 ext. 135 or stephanie.leuschner@fumc-rowlett.org
Keep Rowlett Beautiful with a Great American Cleanup
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, join your friends and neighbors, young and the young at heart, to clean up designated areas around the lake and around the city of Rowlett.
Scout groups, school clubs, church groups, corporate teams, families, even neighbors getting together can sign up and later join the fun after the work is done with a Volunteer Thank You Lunch at the Pavilion at the Wet Zone, where everyone can compare their haul and share bragging rights!
To register your group or just yourself, contact Keep Rowlett Beautiful at 972 463-3929 or info@keeprowlettbeautiful.org.
KRB hosting electronic recycling roundup
Are you ready to get space at home by getting rid of the old, outdated electronics to help make Rowlett even more beautiful? Then bring those items to the Home Depot parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Items will be reused, recycled, or safely disposed of.
Acceptable items include printers, copiers, phones, faxes, computers, monitors, scanners, TVs, games, batteries ... and much more. Almost anything that runs on electricity or batteries, and their accessories, will be recycled. No Freon.
For information, contact Keep Rowlett Beautiful at 972 463-3929 or info@keeprowlettbeautiful.org.
Writers, start your keyboards
The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission announces the 2013 Rowlett writing contest is here!
Youth in grades 1-12 and adults 18 and up are invited to submit works in three categories: Short Works (plays, essays, etc., of 15-30 minutes in length); Short Story (one to three pages, double-spaced); and Poem (one to two pages, double-spaced).
All entries must be typed and should be suitable for family viewing. No more than one entry is allowed per participant, per category. Each entry must be accompanied by a cover sheet that includes the writer's name, address, email, phone number, division and category; teachers submitting works for students may use the school's address and phone number. Do not include the name on the entry itself.
All first-place winners will receive a cash award (check) which will be presented at the Rowlett City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 18. The awards will be $100 for each adult category and $50 for each youth category.
Entries are due by Monday, April 29, and should be mailed or dropped off to the Rowlett Public Library at 3900 Main St., Rowlett, TX 75088.
Contact Mary Drayer at 214-226-3651 or note_worthy@hotmail.com for information.
Rowlett library offers a book club for everyone
Every Wednesday from 2-3:30 p.m., the Rowlett Public Library hosts a book club just for homeschool teens. The meeting offers a great way to socialize and share what you're currently reading.
Readers can also join the "No Page Unturned" club on the third Thursday of every month for a lively and entertaining book discussion, sharing what they're currently reading with the group. The meeting is BYOL - Bring Your Own Latte - and the library will supply the cookies! The club meets from 7 to 8 p.m.
The Rowlett Public Library is at 3900 Main St. For information, call 972-412-6161.
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