Pull on your gardening gloves.

Volunteer at the Dallas Arboretum. What’s a better way to enjoy the summer than with the flowers? If you have a green thumb, become a garden and greenhouse worker to help plant, trim, weed and many other tasks. If you don’t have a green thumb, don’t worry; there are opportunities for everyone. Volunteer in the gift shop, office or visitor services. For more, contact Sue McCombs at 214.515.6561 or email smccombs@dallasarboretum.org.

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Pass the syrup.

Send Bryan Adams High School students to college or on a trip to Washington D.C. The White Rock Kiwanis Club hosts a fund-raising pancake breakfast at Lakeside Baptist Church Family Center at 9150 Garland from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on July 20. Chubby’s Restaurant on Northwest Highway will donate the food and cook. The event will raise money for Bryan Adams High School’s Key Club. The Kiwanis Club also supports White Rock Center of Hope. Call 214.364.0770 for more information. Breakfast is $5 per person.

Go shopping.

Second Chance Treasures at 10101 Garland supports homeless pets. The store is owned and operated by East Lake Pet Orphanage, a no-kill, non-profit organization that houses dozens of dogs and cats. If shopping isn’t your thing, you can also donate or volunteer at the shelter. Call 214.660.9696 for more information.

Know of ways that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@advocatemag.com.