COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Open Mic Night

6 p.m. Friday American Legion Post 488 1950 U.S. Highway 82, New Boston, Texas

Bands, solo acts, instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to perform.

Early Music of the Texarkana Region: Joplin and Others Before Him

2:00 p.m. Saturday Texarkana Museums System 219 N. State Line Ave., Texarkana, Texas

Dr. John Tennison will explore music and musicians from 1836 to 1885 with presentations of modern-day recordings of 19th century music, never-before-seen interviews and new research on Scott Joplin, Lois Towles and Otis Williams. Admission is $5. Admission is free for museums system members. Seating is limited. For reservations, call 903793-4831 or email MoRH@ TexarkanaMuseums.org.

Altrusa

6 p.m. Monday Texarkana Public Library, David Nelson Meeting Room

600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas

Crochet Group

3 p.m. Monday Texarkana Public Library, David Nelson Meeting Room

600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas

Library crochet group for beginners to advanced members. For more information,

Pages with Poochie

4 p.m. Tuesday Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas

Tax Aide Free Tax Preparation

by AARP Volunteers

9 a.m. Tuesday Southwest Center

3222 W. Seventh St., Texarkana, Texas

Free, in-person tax preparation by AARP volunteers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays until April 12. Firstcome, first-served. Call 903824-3735 for information.