Citizens Police Academy

Thursday, February 9th, 2012 Start time: 7:00pm End time: 10:00pm McKinney Public Safety Building, 2200 Taylor Burk Dr.

The McKinney Police Department offers a Citizens Police Academy every spring for residents to learn more about their police department, police work and things they can do for their own safety. Participants in the academy are introduced to traffic-related laws, DWI stops, crime scene investigations, SWAT, the K-9 unit and other police functions. Graduates of this academy are eligible for further training in two volunteer groups: Citizens on Patrol (COP) and McKinney Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA). Program begins February 9th and runs 14 weeks. For more information call Randy Haak at 972-547-2795.

Daddy-Daughter Valentine's Dance

Friday, February 10th, 2012 Start time: 6:30pm End time: 9:00pm Location: McKinney Community Center

Treat your Little Princess like a Queen. Ages: Pre-K-3rd Grade • $16 per person resident $20 per person non-resident Fee includes dinner and dessert. Photographer on site for additional fee. 972-547-2690

Four Funny Females: The Ultimate Girls night out!

Saturday, February 18th, 2012 Start time: 8:00pm End time: 10:00pm Location: Courtroom Theater

Four women—a Tech Geek, a Southern Belle, a brash blonde and a wacky brunette--walk into a theater ... Sounds like a joke, right? It isn't! The theater in question is the McKinney Performing Arts Center and the women are four of Texas ' finest female stand-up comedians. For one night only, these Four Funny Females will bring their own unique brands of girl talk to North Texas , and the joke's on you if you miss it. There's something for everyone at "FFF," because these ladies are as diverse as they are devastatingly hilarious. Computer geek Jodi Hadsell skews a sideways take on surviving her redneck parents. Sherry Belle's got saccharin-sweet southern snark, and while it took Laura Bartlett 36 years of living before she started in stand-up comedy, she's all the funnier for it. Headliner Linda Stogner, an award-winning writer and producer in her own right, always leaves 'em speechless with her off-the-wall blend of observational comedy and personal stories about anything and everything from talking squirrels to hermits--yeah, you've gotta see it to believe it. In past years, Four Funny Females has earned McKinney the title of "The New Comedy Central" from the Dallas Morning News. Round up your best friends--or, heck, somebody you barely know who looks like she needs a laugh--and be a part of Texas comedy history when these ladies take McKinney by lady storm! Dragged my husband (with the promise that women are funny) and loved it!!! It was probably the first comedy show I've seen that didn't have any curse words. That's a hard show to do! I was at the Improv not too long ago and noticed that all the comedians were men, They are missing out! I love that you have an all-woman [cast]!" Debbie Mitchell, McKinney, TX Tickets for Four Funny Females are general admission, $21.50 per person. Each order, regardless of the number of tickets or shows ordered, is assessed a $2 processing fee.

10th Annual Krewe of Barkus - All American Barkus/Patriotic!

Sunday, February 19th, 2012 Start time: 12:30pm End time: 4:00pm Location: Mitchell Park in Historic Downtown McKinney

Dress your four-legged in friend in all American Style and head to Historic Downtown McKinney for an afternoon of Mardi Gras fun. Patterned after the legendary Mystic Krewe of Barkus in New Orleans, which was established to help abused and abandoned canines. Historic Downtown McKinney call in all dogs and dog lovers for a dog parade, costume contest, canine training, exercise demonstrations and much more.

Towne Lake Trout Derby

Saturday, February 25th, 2012 Start time: 8:00am End time: Noon Location: Towne Lake East Pavilion • 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway

Children 16 and under free. Adults 17 and over $3. *All participants must provide own pole and bait. *Adults must have fresh water fishing license. Made possible by a generous donation from Texas Parks and Wildlife 972-547-2686

Easter Egg-Stravaganza

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 Start time: 11:00am Location: Al Ruschhaupt Soccer Complex 1986 Park View Ave.

Enjoy a morning of family fun with games, arts and crafts, entertainment and prizes. FREE TO THE PUBLIC! 972-547-7480

Country star Collin Raye coming to MPAC

Friday, April 20th, 2012 McKinney Performing Arts Center

Collin Raye, one of the nation's best-known country singers, will perform on April 20 at the McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC). Raye, who has been nominated five times as country music's Male Vocalist of the Year and has earned five Platinum records, is expected to fill MPAC's 427-seat courtroom theater to capacity. For more information and to purchase tickets www.mckinneytexas.org/mpac