T-Town Top 10 Things to do in Texarkana July 20, 2020 – July 27, 2020

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1. Murder & Mayhem Walking Tour
Saturday, July 25
Did you know that Texarkana was once the perfect example of the Wild West? Texarkana has a dark history of murder, crimes, bootleggers, and more! Take a walking tour around our historic Texarkana learning about some of the bigger stories of murder and mayhem that once pledged our city. The tour will be on July 25 at 7:30 pm. The tour will be $10 per person and $5 for TMS members. Pre-registration is suggested but not required. Register at www.TexarkanaMuseums.org/Events.

2. Paul Norton Farewell Drive-Up
Tuesday, July 21
TISD will be hosting a farewell drive-up for Superintendent Paul Norton this Tuesday, July 21 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Participating vehicles are asked to line up in the right-hand lane on Summerhill Road going South. At the intersection of Summerhill & Kennedy, turn right. You will then see the designated entrance for our Farewell event.

3. Online Yoga with Lynnel
Our next session of Online Yoga with Lynnel is LIVE to register!

This classical yoga course is offered year-round, and is appropriate for all ages and body types. Come and practice with a like-minded group as you nurture the roots of a healthy life-style together. Taught by Lynnel Westerman, E-RYT, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, member of Kripalu Yoga and Ayurveda Association.

4. Volcano Science Experiments
Saturday, July 25
For our last adventure on Discovery Place’sHawaiian Vacation, we will look at the dangerous side of Hawaii with Volcano Science Experiments. We will be creating volcanos in three different experiments. This will be a great experiment for kids and adults to learn about cool science experiments, volcanos, and chemical reactions. The eruption will begin on July 25th from 2:00-4:00 PM. This event will be $5 per person and FREE for TMS Members and children 3 and under.

Please register in advance, to register go to www.TexarkanaMuseums.org/Events.

Photo By: Texarkana Gazette

5. Take a Walk Down Nix Creek Trail
Explore the outdoors in Texarkana, USA!

6. TRAHC Art To-GO
July 24 – 25
$30 for Art-TO GO bags!
Includes NEW art materials, instruction ‘ZINE and an instructional VIDEO from National Teaching Artist, Kay Thomas!
Limited availability, call NOW to reserve your bag: 903-792-8681

7. Virtual Jr. Rangers Camp
July 27- July 31
The WICL and National Parks have come together to create a virtual Jr. Rangers Camp that will take place July 27-31st. It will be a great way for kids to learn more about parks and nature. The registration sheet can be found on their website or pinned at the top of the Discovery Facebook page.

8. Mobile Farmers Market Box
Social distance while still supporting our farmers. Take a look at the Mobile Farmers Market Box!

9. iJump Texarkana
Beat the summer heat and take the kids to iJump Texarkana!

10. Stream Eric Whitacre’s 17K+ Virtual Choir
The Virtual Choir is a global phenomenon, creating a user-generated choir that brings together singers from around the world and their love of music in a new way through the use of technology. Singers record and upload their videos from locations all over the world. Each one of the videos is then synchronized and combined into one single performance to create the Virtual Choir. Learn more!

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