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October 2026 · Sherman & Denison

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Community calendar · Dates to confirm before making plans. Blank dates do not mean no activities are available.

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Sherman Public Library · V · Verified · October 2026. Library services, contacts and costs · Current official events calendar. Confirm event-specific venue, age limits and registration with the library.

What’s Happening Now

A few timely highlights from the calendar. Find ongoing services and full resource information in Resources →.

October 9–10 · Needs confirmation

Light Up the Mission

Pickleball fundraiser at Fairview Park, Sherman. Announced schedule: Friday 6–9 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m. $35 per player, with a T-shirt included.

Organizer’s event details →
October 16 · Needs confirmation

Totally Music with Miss Anna

The Sherman Public Library calendar lists an all-ages music activity at 10:30 a.m. Confirm the location, any registration and availability with the library.

Library information →
More October events · Details to confirm
  • October 8 · Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m.; ages 0–5. Confirm current details with Sherman Public Library.
  • October 10 · Rusty Pickins grand opening: Time, address, admission and updated visiting rules still need confirmation.
  • October 22 · Dueling Pianos: Disco for a Difference: Grand Central Station fundraiser, 6–9 p.m. Venue, ticket price and reservations pending. Official provider information →
  • October 26 · Adult Book Club: 2 p.m.; ages 18+.
  • October 29 · Teen Scene: 4–6 p.m.; ages 13–18.
  • October 30 · Haunted Gingerbread Houses: 5 p.m.; ages 13–18.

Confirm dates, location, fees, registration and remaining spaces with Sherman Public Library before making plans.

These event details still need confirmation. Dates, programs and availability can change; confirm with the organizer before making plans.

Ongoing community opportunities

These opportunities are R · Researched. Read our R/V policy. Confirm current openings and meeting arrangements directly.

American Red Cross · North Texas volunteering

Status: R · Researched · Contact: volunteerntx@redcross.org · Official opportunities and application.

North Texas opportunities include disaster response and blood-service support; in-person and virtual roles vary by location. Apply through the official page; a recruiter discusses a suitable role after the application and background check. Ask about Texoma openings, age requirements, training, equipment, travel and time commitments. Current role-specific costs and local office hours have not yet been confirmed. Arrange any visit with the recruiter. These are volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer requirements and FAQs · Last researched October 6, 2026; staff verification has not been completed.

Texoma Toastmasters · speaking and leadership practice

Status: R · Researched · Contact: 903-267-2368 · Official club contact / visit form.

Open to interested visitors in Sherman. The official listing shows first/third Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and second/fourth Tuesdays at noon. Venues vary: First United Bank, 400 N. Travis, and Heart of a Matter, whose provider address is 1602 E. Lamar. The club listing combines venue/address text; confirm the exact venue and meeting time before traveling. Guest visits are free; ask about membership dues, application requirements and online access. No required guest documents are confirmed.

Ask the club about the next regular meeting. Last researched October 6, 2026; staff verification has not been completed.

Interested in tutoring? Contact Multicultural Family Center about current openings. For the Gift of Hope workshop, contact Heart of a Matter about the current cycle.

Maven’s Column

A little space for KiKi’s monthly shout-outs, mindful suggestions, observations and community voices.

This month from KiKi

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Community Connections

Community Connections brings a face and a place to the resources we share through short visits, interviews, and stories from people and organizations serving our community.

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Short visits, interviews and stories
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Past Community Connections

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