Sarah Bird

Author Sarah Bird

The Dallas Woman’s Forum, which includes many Preston Hollow members, presents a discussion, book signing and champagne reception with best-selling author Sarah Bird at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Alexander Mansion. She’ll discuss her writing career and her latest book, “Above the East China Sea.” Go here for more details.

Attend an afternoon gallery talk at 12:15 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Meadows Museum, discussing the work of Texas regionalist H.O. Robertson. The selection of his works is on view at the museum through March 1.

Learn how to plant and harvest fruit trees during a 1 p.m. pop-up class Jan. 24 at North Haven Gardens.

Friday is National Pie Day. Celebrate by making these cute triple-berry hand pies from Preston Hollow pastry chef (and our resident food columnist) Kristen Massad. Or, order a slice from your favorite neighborhood eatery. We like the blueberry pie at Liberty Burger.