COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Free Tax Preparation by AARP Volunteers
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today Southwest Recreation Center 3222 W. Seventh St., Texarkana, Texas Taxpayers must have photo ID, Social Security cards for all dependents, all tax forms (W2, 1050, SSA benefits) and last year’s tax return. Volunteers can file federal and state returns electronically.
20th Annual TAVC Chili Cook-off
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday Texarkana College, Truman Arnold Center 2500 N. Robison Road, Texarkana, Texas Area cooks will compete in the business, civic group and individual categories. There will be awards for “People’s Choice” and “Best Presentation.” Funds raised will be used to purchase a new van to take local veterans to the Shreveport VA Medical Center. Tickets are $6. For more information, contact 870-773-8279, 903-628-7216, 903-824-2727 or USMCgreg@aol.com.
Tenth Avenue North with Land of Color
6 p.m. Friday Ross Perot Theatre 221 Main St., Texarkana, Texas
Red Dirt Master Gardeners
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas There will be a seed swap and demonstrations. For more information, contact Pamela Rayburn at 903-4901080.
Ready, Set, Go 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday
Discovery Place 215 Pine St., Texarkana, Texas Guests will learn about African-American Garrett Morgan, who invented the traffic signal, and build a signal of their own. Admission is $5. Admission for TMS members and children three and under is free.
Heather Linn
7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday Scottie’s Grill 8400 W. Seventh St., Texarkana, Texas Cover is $5.
Friends of the Library Board Meeting
10 to 11 a.m. Monday Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas
Knitting Group
2 to 4 p.m. Monday Texarkana Public Library 600 W. Third St., Texarkana, Texas For beginning to advanced members.
Jordan World Circus
3 to 5 p.m. Monday Four States Fairground Arena 3700 50th St., Texarkana, Ark. This event will feature aerial acts, animal attractions and other performances for all ages. Children will be able to ride and pet various animals. Doors open one hour before the event.