Friday

EPIC: 🏀 Friday Night Hoops
Are your Friday nights looking a little too quiet? EPIC Youth is here to fix that! Boys, grab your sneakers and join Coach Steven for Friday Night Hoops @ EPIC. This isn't just about draining three-pointers; it's about "Building Character Through Hoops" and rising to the challenge on and off the court.
🗓️ Date: Every Friday Night
⏰ Time: Directly After Isha Prayer (Check EPIC's schedule for the exact prayer time!)
📍 Location: EPIC 4700 14th St, Plano, TX 75074

Saturday

VRIC: 🍎 VRIC Farmers Market
Ditch the sad grocery store trip this weekend because the VRIC Farmers Market is back! Head over to Valley Ranch Islamic Center (VRIC) for a true community market featuring super fresh produce, incredible handmade goods, and artisan vendors who are ready to hook you up with local goodies.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
⏰ New Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Note the time change!)
📍 Location: VRIC Main, 351 Ranchview Drive, Irving

ICI: 🌸 The Power of Gratitude
Feeling the weight of the daily grind? ICNA Sisters Irving is hosting a Monthly Potluck with a Purpose to help you hit the reset button! This month's topic is "The Power of Gratitude: Transforming Your Mind and Your Life." Join Guest Speaker Farheen Siddiqui for a much-needed mental boost, some great conversation, and, of course, delicious food brought by the community!
🎤 Guest Speaker: Farheen Siddiqui
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6th
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Islamic Center of Irving

VRIC: 🔥 Bonfire Night
Ladies, it’s time to trade in your screens for some s'mores! The VRIC Women's Committee is hosting a cozy Bonfire Night under the stars for a perfect evening of laughter, warmth, and sisterhood. It’s all about heartfelt connection, so come relax, share stories, and indulge in that perfectly toasted marshmallow goodness.
🧕 Audience: Ladies only
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6th
⏰ Time: 7:45 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: VRIC North, 9940 Valley Ranch Parkway W, Irving

Sunday

EPIC:🥞 Community Breakfast
Ready to earn the reward of Hajj and Umrah before the sun is even fully up? That’s what EPIC is offering! Roll out of bed bright and early on Sunday for the Community Breakfast—a perfect spiritual start to the first Sunday of the month. You'll get to listen to a Halaqa, pray Ishraq, and then enjoy a great meal with your community.
📅 Date: Sunday, December 7th, 2025 (First Sunday of the Month)
⏰ Time: After Fajr Prayer
📍 Location: EPIC 4700 14th St, Plano, TX 75074

The Preservers x SMS: 📚 Seerah Sundays
Teens, want to get seriously inspired? The Preservers x SMS Youth bring you Seerah Sundays with Br. Zeeshan Parupia! This is an interactive weekly session to nurture love for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and learn how to apply his awesome example to your life today. Register now to join your fellow brothers and sisters for some great spiritual wisdom!
🗓️ Date: Every Sunday
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Sachse Masjid, Building C, 2416 3rd St, Sachse, TX 75048
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Ages: Brothers & Sisters Ages 13-17
🔗 Registration Required: www.the-preservers.org/seerahsundays

A PLACE TO EXPLORE

🎨 Creative Hands - Ceramics Studio
Creative Hands is a colorful, well-loved ceramics studio that offers a relaxing, judgment-free environment for all ages to paint their own ceramic and plaster pieces. You simply choose your item, paint your heart out, and leave the firing to them!

• 📍 Location: 2225 W Park Row Dr, Pantego, TX 76013 (Located in the Arlington area)

• 📅 Date/Time: Open Wed-Sun. Weekday hours are generally 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, with extended hours on Thursdays (12 PM - 10 PM) and a 10:00 AM start on Saturdays. (Note: Check website for the current full schedule).

• 💰 Cost: You only pay for the ceramic or plaster piece you choose (most pieces are in the $15-$30 range). There are no studio fees.

KIDS & TEENS ACTIVITIES

🤖 Homeschool Robotics Competition - Arlington Public Library
Come and watch local homeschoolers compete using the skills they learned in the Competition Robotics class! While registration for the competition is closed, this is a free, engaging community event open to all spectators.

• 📍 Location: George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Young Adult Area, Arlington, TX

• 📅 Date/Time: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• 💰 Cost: Free for spectators! (Supported by the Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library.)

• 👪 Audience: All Ages (2nd-3rd Grade, Tweens, Teens, and Adults).

• ✨ What to Expect: A fun, competitive atmosphere where young students showcase their robotics and engineering skills. This is a great event for children and teens interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)

♟️ Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages) - McKinney Public Library
Practice your chess moves and enjoy friendly matches with new friends in a fun, relaxed, and supportive environment. This is a casual meetup open to all skill levels—no instruction is provided, just open play.

• 📍 Location: John and Judy Gay Library (6861 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070)

• 📅 Date/Time: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

• 💰 Cost: Free!

• 👪 Audience: All Ages.

• ✨ What to Expect: A chance to network with fellow chess lovers, enjoy casual play, and engage in friendly matches. It's an excellent family-friendly activity to sharpen your mind.

🧶 Dewey Knit - Richardson Public Library
Dewey Knit is an informal social gathering for knitting enthusiasts of all abilities. Bring your current project and join fellow adult and teen knitters for a relaxing afternoon of crafting and conversation.

• 📍 Location: Richardson Public Library, Millwood Creek Room (2360 Campbell Creek Blvd, Suite 500, Richardson, TX 75082)

• 📅 Date/Time: Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (This gathering is held on the first Saturday of every month).

• 💰 Cost: Free (Implied, as it is a public library program).

• 👪 Audience: Adults and Teens of all knitting abilities.

• ✨ What to Expect: A relaxed, non-instructional environment to work on your knitting projects, share tips, and socialize with other crafters.

DEAL

🔐 The Secret Chambers Escape Room - Arlington
Be the star of your own 60-minute action movie! The Secret Chambers is celebrated for its highly immersive, award-winning escape room experiences, designed by top-tier video game designers and filmmakers. Find clues, solve puzzles, and work together as a team to escape!

• 📍 Location: 2111 North Collins Street, Arlington, TX

• 📅 Date/Time: Valid for a 60-minute private booking on any day except Saturdays. Online registration is required after purchasing the deal.

• 💰 Cost: This is a Groupon deal for a Private Escape Room experience for groups of Four, Six, Eight, or Ten people. The promotional value expires 90 days after purchase.

• 👪 Audience: Recommended for ages 10+. This is an excellent teamwork activity for families

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