Hurricane Ike Relief Efforts:

Help the victims of Hurricane Ike by donating to the American Red Cross. The Red Cross is providing shelter, food and emotional support for thousands of evacuees here in North Texas. Help out by donating online at http://american.redcross.org/.

Help out the Salvation Army....

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf.

Help out the North Texas Food Bank

http://www.ntxfoodbank.org/.

Help out the Tarrant County Food Bank

http://www.tafb.org.

Volunteer to help out evacuees

http://www.volunteernorthtexas.org/volunteercenter. 

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DONATE BLOOD and support Team Action

We need your help to acheive our goal! 

Donate Blood and help Carter Blood Care and the  Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Light the Night Walk" 

Take this form when you donate: View PDF Document

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Skies of Butterflies
Sep 13 through Oct 24, 2008

more info: www.texasdiscoverygardens.org

See eye to eye with a butterfly during the Skies of Butterflies exhibit at Texas Discovery Gardens . This seasonal Butterfly House contains 200+ colorful native Texas butterflies like Giant Swallowtails, Pipevine Swallowtails, Monarchs, Sulphurs, Question Marks, and more.  Monarch tagging presentations will take place each day at 2pm.
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"Life Through The Eyes of A Child Living with Neuroblastoma"
September 5, 2008 - November 5, 2008

more info: www.nbhope.org

Photography Exhibition by award-winning photographer Geno Loro in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September).  Ft. Worth Community Arts Center (1300 Gendy Street; Ft. Worth, TX) .  Opening night will be September 5th from 6 pm-8:30 p.m.  The event is provided by three title sponsors:  Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation, Cook Children's Medical Center and the University of North Texas Health Science Center.  This event is free and open to a general audience.
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Terrorplex Haunted Theme Park
Sept 19 - November 2, 2008

more info: www.terrorplex.com

DFW’s most terrifying Halloween theme park.  TERRORPLEX features 4 haunted houses, including new for 2008 Midnight Manor, all for $19.  TERRORPLEX is open every Friday (7:30pm – 12:00am), Saturday (7:30pm – 12:00am) and Sunday (7:30pm – 10:00pm) starting Sept 19th running thru Nov 2nd.  TERRORPLEX is located at 6921 Bennett Lawson Rd., Mansfield, Texas, 76063.  Terrorplex benefits “its My Heart Foundation” and the Rendon Fire Department. For more information please visit our website at www.TERRORPLEX.com.
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Dallas Opera Super Casting
October 8 - October 18, 2008

The Dallas Opera is currently casting Supernumeraries for the 2008/2009 Season. A Supernumerary a.k.a Supers, do not speak or sing but contribute by filling the stage and adding to the atmosphere of the Opera. This season includes: The Marriage of Figaro, Die Fledermaus, Roberto Devereux, La Boheme, and The Italian Girl in Algiers.  There is minimal compensation and each Super is entitled to 2 free tickets to the last dress rehearsal. For more information please contact the Prodcution Assistant, Emily at pa@dallasopera.org or 214-443-1037.
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BDF Homeworks Fall Classic Golf and Tennis Tournament
October 13, 2008

more info: www.miraclegolfconcepts.com

The 9th Annual BDF Homeworks Fall Classic Golf and Tennis Tournament will be held October 13, at Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, with actress Sheree Wilson from the hit TV show “Dallas” serving as Master of Ceremonies. Proceeds benefit Dallas Junior Forum, Hope’s Door and KICKSTART. The Fall Classic is hosted by BDF Homeworks Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed by the partners of the Dallas-based law firm Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP, to help improve the lives of local children and families. To register for either the golf or tennis tournament, visit the “Upcoming Events” page at www.miraclegolfconcepts.com. For more information, e-mail fallclassic@bbwcdf.com or call 972-341-0919.
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Blood Drive - Sponsored by Dallas Stars
Monday October 13th 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

The Dallas Stars are hosting a blood drive at our Frisco Dr Pepper StarCenter!  We're located at the southeast corner of Gaylord Parkway and the Tollway.
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CANSTRUCTION®2008 Competition & Exhibition Benefiting Tarrant Area Food Bank
October 12 - 18, 2008

more info: www.tafb.org

CANSTRUCTION® 2008 Competition & Exhibition— On Sunday, October 12 watch as architects and engineers use cans and boxes of food to build 8-foot high by 10-foot square structures ranging from comic book heroes to pirate ships.  October 12 -18 see all 13 can-structions and vote for your favorite for the People’s Choice Award.  A jury of local experts and celebrities judges the show Oct. 13 to present awards for Best Meal, Structural Ingenuity, Best Use of Labels and Jurors' Favorite.  The award recipients will enter their can-structions in the national Canstruction® contest.  All food in the can-structions goes to Tarrant Area Food Bank and its network of 300 hunger-relief charities in 13 counties.  The tenth annual Canstruction® in Tarrant County is organized by the Fort Worth Chapters of the Society of Design Administration and The American Institute of Architects. 
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An American in Paris
October 16, 2008

more info: www.symphonyarlington.org

The performance will feature An American in Paris, a symphonic composition by American composer George Gershwin, composed in 1928. Inspired by time Gershwin had spent in Paris, it is in the form of an extended tone poem evoking the sights and energy of the French capital in the 1920s. It is one of Gershwin's best-known compositions.   Other selections will include Offenbach’s Overture to La Vie Parisienne, Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon  of a Faun, and Daira Rabotkina performing Ravel’s Piano concerto in G.
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Royal Air Force in Texas Fly-In
October 17 & 18, 2008

more info: www.BFTSTexas.com

No. 1 British Flight Training School Museum Fly-In In honor of the 90th anniversary of The British Flying Training School, the BFTS Museum is hosting a Dinner-Dance and Fly-In October 17 & 18, 2008 to honor the British pilots who trained there and the American officers and civilian staff who assisted with that training. The airport and museum grounds will open at 6pm on Friday for a dinner and dance with a USO style performance. Tickets are $30. Saturday’s event will start with a pancake breakfast and host other food, memorabilia, and craft booths. Vintage air craft and antique cars will be on display. Event plans call for a Color Guard Saturday at noon, with demonstrations by helicopter medical evacuation units, experimental aircraft, Red Cross, and others.  Tom Killebrew, author of the book, “The Royal Air Force in Texas”, will also lecture and sign books. Admission for adults is $5, ages 5 – 16 $3, and children 4 and under are free. Contact: 469/595-3314 or (972)
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Sounds of Thunder - Powwow
October 17-19, 2008

more info: www.soundsofthunder.us

This is a Native American Powwow open to the public. The purpose of this benefit is to raise scholarship funds that are open to all US residents. Dancers and singers from across the country will generate a flowing rainbow of colors as dancers don beautiful traditional regalia and synchronize dancing feet with the pulsing ancient heartbeat of the drums. All Veterans past and present, peacetime and combat alike are invited to come at 7pm Friday night and will be honored during our Grand Entry for their selfless service. Primitive camping is available as well as tee pee rentals. Admission is a canned food item  that will be divided among the area food banks. A silent auction featuring items donated by the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars will also be present. Colleges and Military recruiters will be on hand to assist anyone looking for a career or higher education. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy. This is a family event so no alcohol is allowed on the grounds. Bring your lawn chairs, pitch a tent and enjoy the weekend with us!
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Citadelle Art Museum Tours
October 18, 2008

The Citadelle Art Museum will conduct preview tours from one to four p.m. October eighteenth at 520 Nelson Avenue in Canadian. Presently open only by appointment, the museum will be open to the public beginning in early 2009. For more information, see the website at www.thecitadelle.org or call (806) 376-4521.
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Mesquite's Green Event (Home Depot & City of Mesquite)
October 18, 2008

Free energy saving event full of information and tips.  FREE EVERYTHING: food, restaraunt samples, local businesses product giveaways, prizes, petting zoo, sponsored by the City of Mesquite and The Home Depot, gift card giveaways, tons more!
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Barkitecture Dallas
October 18th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

more info: www.barkitecturedallas.com

Architects and skilled craftsmen unleash their creativity by building one-of-a-kind dog houses to be raffled off to raise funds for the White Rock Lake Dog Park.  Proceeds will provide funds to update the White Rock Lake Dog Park with proper flood control. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.  Visit www.barkitecturedallas.com for more information.  Dog houses will be on display at the Dallas Arboretum from Monday, October 6th through Friday, October 17th.
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Stop, Drop & Roll Chili Cook Off
October 18, 2008

more info: www.wpifirefightersfund.org

The WPI Firefighters’ Fund (based in Fort Worth, Texas) is holding its fourth CASI sanctioned annual Chili Cook-Off and Festival at Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine on Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 10 am to 5 pm. The event is free and one hundred percent of the proceeds will go to injured firefighters, families of injured or fallen firefighters, and volunteer fire departments.
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40 YEARS OF LED - Celebrating Led Zeppelin's 40th Anniversary with SWAN SONG - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
Sat October 18, 2008

more info: www.myspace.com/swansongtributeband

location: SKILLMAN STREET BAR, 9220 Skillman Street, Suite 115, Dallas TX 75243, 214-341-3232, http://www.myspace.com/skillmanstreetbar

40 YEARS OF LED - Celebrating Led Zeppelin's 40th Anniversary with SWAN SONG - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin, the longest running Led Zeppelin tribute in the Southwest. 
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Angel Fowler Wolf Benefit
October 18, 2008

more info: www.freewebs.com/angelfowlerwolfmedicalfundbenefit

location: Gainesville Leonard Park in Gainesville Texas

All day event... live music,  drawings, food, prizes, games for kids of all ages 
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Alzheimer's Association  Memory Walk
October 18, 2008

more info: www.alz.org

location: LaGrave Field, Fort Worth, TX

5k walk around Trinity River in support of Alzheimer's disease awareness.  All donations go towards the Alzheimer's Association's Fort Worth chapter.
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Midlothian Chamber of Commerce Annual Fall Festival and 5K Downhill Dash
October 18, 2008

more info: www.midlothianchamber.org

Midlothian Chamber of Commerce Annual Fall Festival and 5K Downhill Dash to be held Saturday, October 18, 2008. Check-in time for runners is 7:00 am, with the race beginning at 8:00 am. Fall Festival hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Location: MISD Multipurpose Stadium, 14th Street and Hwy 287 Bypass. Contact: www.midlothianchamber.org, info@midlothianchamber.org, or call (972) 723-8600. 
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Round Up on the Range
October 18, 2008 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

more info: www.roundupontherange.com

Location: Myers Park and Event Center, 7117 County Road 166, McKinney, Texas 75071

Do you wish that you could rewind the pages of time and experience an authentic 1800’s western day? Whether your answer is yes, maybe, or definitely, you will not want to miss the 2008 Roundup on the Range presented by Pat Lobb Toyota and McKinney Community Development Corporation. Join Volunteer McKinney Center as they scoot back the clock to celebrate the history of the west and raise funds that will benefit over 70 non-profit and charitable organizations. This one-day event captures the old west traditions with chuckwagon cooking, music, animals, western horse training with Robert Liner and many more authentic cowboy activities. Slip on your boots, lasso up the kids, load up the wagon and head the horses out to Myers Park on October 18, 2008. You will not want to miss this unique and original event.  $5 per person; children 3 and under free. $15 chuckwagon lunch ticket includes admission to the event if purchased before Friday, October 10, 2008
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Fall in Love with Reading Festival
October 18, 2008

more info: www.scoreagoal.org

Score A Goal In The Classroom will host the Fall in Love with Reading Festival at TCU’s Daniel-Meyer Coliseum Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. Participating children will receive free books and prizes and have the opportunity to read with and to Fort Worth’s famous Reading Frogs -- TCU students, athletes and faculty. This free event is designed for children ages 4-11. Score A Goal In The Classroom is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt educational incentive program designed to encourage and motivate students, kindergarten through 12th grade, with positive rewards and an opportunity to raise grades, achieve better attendance and become more responsible citizens. For more information, call 817-429-4024 or visit www.scoreagoal.org.
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Children’s and Youth Choruses of Greater Dallas
October 18, 2008

more info: www.scoreagoal.org

Score A Goal In The Classroom will host the Fall in Love with Reading Festival at TCU’s Daniel-Meyer Coliseum Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. Participating children will receive free books and prizes and have the opportunity to read with and to Fort Worth’s famous Reading Frogs -- TCU students, athletes and faculty. This free event is designed for children ages 4-11. Score A Goal In The Classroom is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt educational incentive program designed to encourage and motivate students, kindergarten through 12th grade, with positive rewards and an opportunity to raise grades, achieve better attendance and become more responsible citizens. For more information, call 817-429-4024 or visit www.scoreagoal.org.
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Duck Day on the Trinity
Saturday, Oct. 18th, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

location: Trinity Park, Fort Worth, Texas

Duck Day on the Trinity is a free, fun-filled, family event featuring a duck race with more than 10,000 bright yellow rubber ducks released from Lancaster Bridge into the Trinity.  The lucky ducks that cross the finish line first allow their adoptive parents to collect special prizes! Prizes include a big screen TV, trip to San Antonio, camping package, gift cards galore, 52 boxes of Girl Scout cookies and more.  Ducks can be adopted online at www.duckday2008.org for $5 each, $25 for a "Quack Pack" of six, a "Flock" of 12 for $50 or $100 for 25 ducks.  Additional activities offered:

·  Rock climbing wall ·  Euro quad jump ·  3-story super slide ·  Entertainment stage

Medical City Dallas Hosts Free Events for Cancer Survivors
October 16, November 20, December 18

more info: www.medicalcityhospital.com

A free series of support events for anyone affected by gynecological cancers, including cervical, uterine and ovarian.  September's event will take place on Thursday, September 18 at the Medical City Cancer Resource Center.
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"Life Through The Eyes of A Child Living with Neuroblastoma"
September 5, 2008 - November 5, 2008

more info: www.nbhope.org

Photography Exhibition by award-winning photographer Geno Loro in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September).  Ft. Worth Community Arts Center (1300 Gendy Street; Ft. Worth, TX) .  Opening night will be September 5th from 6 pm-8:30 p.m.  The event is provided by three title sponsors:  Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation, Cook Children's Medical Center and the University of North Texas Health Science Center.  This event is free and open to a general audience.
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Terrorplex Haunted Theme Park
Sept 19 - November 2, 2008

more info: www.terrorplex.com

DFW’s most terrifying Halloween theme park.  TERRORPLEX features 4 haunted houses, including new for 2008 Midnight Manor, all for $19.  TERRORPLEX is open every Friday (7:30pm – 12:00am), Saturday (7:30pm – 12:00am) and Sunday (7:30pm – 10:00pm) starting Sept 19th running thru Nov 2nd.  TERRORPLEX is located at 6921 Bennett Lawson Rd., Mansfield, Texas, 76063.  Terrorplex benefits “its My Heart Foundation” and the Rendon Fire Department. For more information please visit our website at www.TERRORPLEX.com.
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The Trains at NorthPark
Saturday, November 22, 2008 through Sunday, January 4, 2009

more info: www.rmhdallas.com

The Trains at NorthPark, presented by American Clean Skies Foundation, is the most elaborate toy train attraction in all of Texas, with vintage locomotives whizzing on a journey across America, past miniature national landmarks including Mount Rushmore, Dallas’ skyline, New York City’s Times Square and Washington, D.C.

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Mary Lucier: The Plains of Sweet Regret
Nov. 15, 2008-Feb. 15, 2009

more info: www.cartermuseum.org

On November 15, the Amon Carter Museum will present the first video installation in the institution’s history, Mary Lucier: The Plains of Sweet Regret.  This one-work exhibition, an 18-minute, five-channel video work, will occupy an entire gallery, filling the space with beautiful yet haunting images of the Great Plains in North Dakota. The images are accompanied by an evocative score by composer Earl Howard that captures the character of the land. It will be on view through February 15, 2009.

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Chacon's 1st Annual Shoe Drive benefiting Shoes for Orphan Souls
November 1-8, 2008

more info: www.chaconautos.com/

This November marks Chacon Autos's first annual shoe drive benefiting Shoes for Orphan Souls.  Help Chacon make a difference in the lives of at-risk and orphan children throughout the world by dropping off a pair of new shoes at any one of our 8 locations.  For a complete list of locations, please visit our websites at www.chaconautos.com or www.chaconsuzuki.com.

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DFW Walk for LUNGevity
November 1, 2008

more info: www.lcwalk.com

Location: River Legacy Park, Arlington TX

Located centrally in Arlington this year, DFW Walk for LUNGevity is a walk/fun run dedicated to raise awareness and honor those affected by lung cancer.  All proceeds benefit lung cancer research.  For more detailed information or to sponsor the event or to participate visit www.lcwalk.com

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Undy 5000
November 1, 2008

more info: www.undy5000.org

The Colon Cancer Alliance is dedicated to decreasing the prevalence of Colon Cancer. Every nine minutes, some one in America will die from this preventable disease. That’s why we’ve decided to increase awareness by getting people to talk about it. What better way to get people talking then to have them run White Rock Lake in their underwear? The Undy 5000 will do just that. Please help us support this inaugural event by spreading the word to your communities. Encourage them to get teams together, to raise donations and support prevention and awareness of the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

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Texas Trees Garden Walk
November 1, 2008

more info: www.texasdiscoverygardens.org

Go native at Texas Discovery Gardens! Join Texas Discovery Gardens staff on a tour of Texas trees. Learn proper selection, planting and maintenance techniques. We will discuss the advantages of choosing a native tree and characteristics of some popular Texas species. Cost is free with paid garden admission. The walk will last about one hour.

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Family Past Times
November 2, 2008

more info: www.dallasheritagevillage.org

Join us in the NEW Learning Lounge for historic fun at Dallas Heritage Village! Each month features themed activities for families! The theme for November is “Happy Birthday Teddy.” Pack a lunch and bring along your favorite Teddy Bear to celebrate Theodore Roosevelt’s 150th birthday at Dallas Heritage Village! Enjoy an old fashioned Teddy Bear picnic and then decorate a special treat for dessert! Sunday, November 2. Activities are on-going between Noon and 4 p.m. Admission is FREE the 1st Sunday of each month.

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Polar Palooza
November 5, 2008

more info: www.aggiepalooza.tamu.edu

Just when you are tired of the election coverage, join us on the Texas A&M campus to explore Polar Palooza. The 60-minute show in Rudder Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 will be an HD experience to remember. Visit aggiepalooza.tamu.edu for more information and complementary ticket locations. Polar Palooza engages and informs the public about cutting-edge research and changes in life in the northern and southern polar regions. Polar explorers will explain  how rapid changes in the Arctic and Antarctic are affecting the health and function of the Earth system through their own personal experiences and research. During the program, the team will share their life, research and adventures in the polar regions. FREE tickets for the show are available at the MSC Box Office, the Eagle, the Bush Library and Museum, KBTX Channel 3, and WTAW.

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Pathways Core Training Seminar
November 7-9, 2008

more info: www.createagreatlife.org

Your life stuck in traffic?  Get the power tools you need to change your life today with Pathways Core Training, a time tested experiential training program.  Define who you really are and create a life strategy that works!  For more information please visit www.createagreatlife.org or call 972-791-0337 today!

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Civil War on the Home Front
November 8, 2008

more info: www.dallasheritagevillage.org

In 1860, the United States was deeply divided on the issues of slavery and state’s rights, making that year’s presidential election one of the most important in the history of the United States. Find out what was at stake for Texans, and witness some of the outcomes during a Civil War battle reenactment. Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Battle Reenactment at 2 p.m.

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FAAN Walk for Food Allergy in Dallas
November 8, 2008

more info: www.foodallergywalk.org

The 3rd Annual FAAN Walk for Food Allergy in Dallas will take place on November 8, 2008 at Bob Woodruff Park in Plano.  Check in begins at 9:00 a.m.  Please join us for a 2 mile walk followed by a family fun carnival.  It is free to register and to attend,  fundraising is encouraged.  Come out and join us for fun a day, to support a great cause!

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Nip and Tuck’s Barnyard Buddies Storytime for Preschoolers
November 12,2008

more info: www.dallasheritagevillage.org

“Nip and Tuck’s Barnyard Buddies Storytime for Preschoolers,” named after Dallas Heritage Village’s Mammoth Jack Donkeys, Nip and Tuck, parents and preschoolers are invited to join us this fall in Renner School. Nip and Tuck’s favorite friend, Miss Meg, will share a story of two lead a craft relating to the month’s theme. The theme for September is “Vote for Fun.” We’ll be reading Duck for President by Doreen Cronin and John, George, and Ben by Lane Smith. November 12, 11 a.m. $5 per participating child, includes admission to the museum; members are free. Please call 214-413-3674 or email reservations@dallasheritagevillage.org to RSVP.

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A Night of Light
Friday, November 14, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

more info: www.cnmdallas.org/a_night_of_light.aspx

A Night of Light, an awards dinner to honor and celebrate excellence in nonprofit management benefiting the Center for Nonprofit Management.  The Awards of Excellence, $5,000 awards, are designed to acknowledge the outstanding contributions the nonprofit sector makes to our community.  Awards are presented in six categories.  All awards finalists will be announced and recognized prior to the event with winners announced live at the A Night of Light event.  Individual tickets: $250.  Tables of ten: $2,500 - $20,000.   For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to reserve tables/tickets, contact Diana Marquis at marquis@cnmdallas.org or 214/826-3470, ext. 238

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BDO SEIDMAN, LLP LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
November 14, 2008 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

more info: www.murphycenter.unt.edu/luncheon/2008LL.php

Join the business leaders of DFW in honoring the entrepreneurial spirit. This year's keynote speaker is Archie Manning and the Murphy Award will be presented to Trammell Crow. We will also award scholarships and announce the winners of the New Ventures Creation Contest. The silent auction begins at 11:00 and includes a football autographed by Archie Manning and gift certificates to local restaurants and hotels.

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Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows
November 14-16, 2008

more info: www.motorcycleshows.com

Dreaming about a hot new ride or just looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out the latest sportbikes, dirt bikes, dual sports, cruisers, scooters, ATVs and more at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show® presented by Toyota, the second stop in a 13-city nationwide series. From bikes that get more than 50 miles per gallon to the all-electric, zero emission Vectrix scooter, showgoers can learn about the latest fuel efficient options on two and three wheels. This motorcycle extravaganza is also the perfect place for new riders to immerse themselves in bike culture and talk to experts about getting started. Additionally, the show will be packed with high-energy entertainment including high-flying motorcycle action, eye-popping customs, interactive activities for the entire family and more.
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Grand Prairie Family Church 4th Annual Craft Fair
November 15, 2008

Come check out the amazing and creative arts and crafts!  There will be food and fun for the whole family with hourly door prizes!  Join us from 9 am through 3:30 pm.

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Mega Kids Fest 2008
November 15, 2008

more info: www.kidzfunfair.com

Mega Kidz Fest 2008 will be event will provide eight hours of jumping, screaming, laughing and playing – all indoors.  Our limitless activities include games, rides, music, clowns, balloons, food, exhibits, magicians, life-sized cartoon characters, pony rides, giveaways, bounce houses, slides, face painting and more.

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The Frisco Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Nov. 15 with a Mother/Daughter Tea Nov. 1

more info: www.thefriscoballet.org

The Frisco Ballet presents The Nutcracker on Nov. 15 at Wakeland H.S. in Frisco.  Shows are 2pm and 6pm, tickets are $15 ages 13 and up, $10  ages 12 and under.  Prior to the performance is a Mother/Daughter Tea Nov. 1 at 11am and 12pm.  Tickets are $10/child and $10/mother.  Tickets can be purchased at Sheena's Dance Academy in Frisco (972)731-0361

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Chautauqua Lecture Series: Presidential Visits to Dallas.
November 18, 2008

more info: www.dallasheritagevillage.org

President Kennedy’s fateful trip to Dallas in 1963 is well-known, but every U.S. president of the 20th century has visited Dallas, either as president, presidential candidate or former president. Historian Sam Childers will talk about these visits beginning with President Theodore Roosevelt’s 1905 trip, through the city’s new role as the site of the George W. Bush Library and future home for President and Mrs. Bush. Tuesday, November 18, Noon, Pilot Grove Church. Admission is $7 and includes a day pass to the museum; members are free. Lunch is an additional $8 ordered no later than November 17 by 11 a.m. To RSVP, order lunch, of more information, call 214-413-3663 or email mleopando@dallasheritagevillage.org.

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Pathways Core Training Seminar
November 19-23, 2008

more info: www.createagreatlife.org

The WALK is an intensive, five-day seminar that provides you with the tools used to identify and eliminate obstacles standing between you and the success you desire and deserve. Working in groups of various sizes, you learn how to effectively communicate and build teamwork strengths such as trust, honesty, security and purpose. You are challenged to accept accountability for the choices you have made in the past and begin creating a powerful and positive future.

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Cedars Open Studio Tour
November 22, 2008

more info: www.cedarsopenstudios.com

The Sixth Annual Cedars Open Studios Tour is on Saturday, November 22, 2008, from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.  Dozens of artists open their studios to the public, giving visitors a chance to really experience a creative, evolving neighborhood, rich in art, history, dining and entertainment.  It’s a chance to meet the artists of the Cedars, and to see where they work, and what they create.  The Cedars is located just south of downtown and I-30, between Lamar and I-45.  Visit www.cedarsopenstudios.com for a map of the tour and more information. Free hayride shuttles are available;  a fun and convenient way to visit the studios.  Free parking is provided by South Side on Lamar, Corinth Park., and any artist studio.  The DART Cedars Station is walking distance to SSOL. For cycling enthusiasts, there is also a bike tour.  Muster at the gates of Dallas Heritage Village at 10:00 am and/or at 2:00 pm for a bike tour of the Cedars Open Studios, guided by neighborhood locals. The event culminates with a sunset performance art piece titled “Decorating the Tree” by renowned glass blower, Jim Bowman, at his studio, located at 1419 Griffin Street.  Visit www.cedarsopenstudios.com for information on after-tour events. Art and artists, along with the times, are always changing, new materials to work with, new experiences, new ideas = art in evolution. If you’ve never been to the Cedars, now is a great chance to learn about the neighborhood – an evolving work of art in itself.
The Cedars has a colorful history.  As one of the first areas settled in Dallas, fertile land led to nearby cotton fields, which led to a booming textile industry.  Business thrived and many of the streets were lined with beautiful Victorian homes – it was an area where many people lived and worked.  Eventually, industry took over and the homes vanished.  With changing times and growing suburbs, the area declined; but now with the visions of urban pioneers, real estate developers and growth of public transportation and city support, the area is experiencing a major urban renewal. 
The Cedars is quickly evolving into a major eclectic music mecca and nightspot with many popular music venues, restaurants, clubs and bars.  A residential boom is also underway, with lofts, condominiums and other alternative spaces popping up in new construction and renovated buildings. Plan to stop for lunch and/or dinner at one of the great restaurants that sponsor this event, stay the evening and listen to some great music!

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BESTDAYS Block Party for Autism Awareness
November 22, 2008

more info: www.bestdaysclub.com

location: LBJ East Shopping Center *2121 West Northwest Hwy, Garland, Texas

BESTDAYS EATS DRINKS MUSIC AND GAMES is hosting the fundraiser! Poker Run, drawings, special preformances. Our neighbors in the shopping center, including Parks Place Bar & Grill and other retailers will also participate in this event.  Additional information will be posted on the bestdaysclub myspace this Friday.  We will update the information as additional sponsors sign on.  Any interested in volunteering, would like to sponsor or perform at this event, please email bestdaysclub.com or contact Gidget Laraway at 214-664-1681.

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Reindeer Games
November 22, 2008

more info: www.themoderngentlemen.org

Toy Drive benefiting Parkland Memorial Hospital Pediatric Units, The event will include: Appetizers, Drinks, Live Music and Casino Night.

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1st Annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash
November 22, 2008

more info: www.etsydallas.blogpot.com

Celebrate the holiday season with the 1st Annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash, a festive arts & crafts extravaganza in the heart of Deep Ellum at the Sons of Hermann Hall from 3pm-10pm.   Held at the hip and historic Sons of Hermann Hall, the Jingle Bash will feature over 40 vendors (all local, all handmade), live DJs and karaoke, home cooked food, drinks (including a bar with pool and shuffleboard), and free swag bags for the first 50 shoppers – so get there early! There is no cost for admission or entertainment. While this show will be family-friendly, the vibe will be a fun, night-time holiday bash full of handmade love and good times. Think of this not just as an arts and crafts show, but as a party!  Despite the recent economic climate, the trend of shopping for handmade items still continues to thrive across America. Etsy, the leading online marketplace for handmade art and crafts, boasts over 90,000 individual artists and crafters selling on the site. In recent years thousands of blogs, web sites, and organizations dedicated to the resurgence of crafting and the do-it-yourself lifestyle have popped up across the nation and around the world.   The city of Dallas is no exception to this trend, and Etsy Dallas is doing its part to support local artists and crafters across the metroplex. Founded in 2007 by local crafter, Stephanie Hindall of Tefi Designs, Etsy Dallas is a local independent, all-volunteer craft collective whose mission is to promote the handmade movement, and to create an environment to buy and sell handmade goods in the Dallas area.  Please join the talented artists and crafters of the Dallas community on November 22nd as they kick off the holiday season with a day full of arts and crafts, home cooked food, music, karaoke, and fun at the 1st Annual Etsy Dallas Jingle Bash! 
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An Evening with Howie Mandel
November 23, 2008

more info: www.howiemandeldallas.com

Join us for An Evening of Comedy with Howie Mandel. NBC’s “Deal or No Deal” host will perform at SMU’s McFarlin Auditorium on November 23. Foremost a comedian, Howie Mandel has starred on Emmy-Award winning “St. Elsewhere” and Emmy nominated “Bobby’s World” after being discovered at the legendary Comedy Store in 1979. The Deal or No Deal host’s show will be family-focused.

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Thomas Jefferson High School of San Antonio,TX Classof 1998 10Year Reunion.
Saturday November 28,2008

location: San Antonio,TX.

10 Year high school reunion. If any one needs more information please call Jessica @ 210-414-1307 or Felipe @210-687-4245 Hope to see everyone in November.

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28th Annual Dickens of a Christmas
November 28-30, 2008

more info: www.downtownmckinney.com

Downtown McKinney’s premier festival, the 28th Annual Dickens of a Christmas.  An old fashioned, Victorian Christmas atmosphere with horse drawn carriages, traveling carolers, visits with Santa Claus, a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony and activities for all ages.  Patrons are encouraged to spend the weekend enjoying all the activities and taking advantage of the many great shops, restaurants, and entertainment.  The perfect start to the holiday season -Dickens of a Christmas is our opportunity to give back to the community.   Periodically, during the month of December, the shops in downtown McKinney will stay open for extended hours so that customers have a chance to finish all of that holiday shopping in one place with over 100 boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, apparel, gifts and exquisite antiques. Friday, November 28: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, November 29: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, November 30: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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Arlington park-Trail Mile
November 29, 2008

more info: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1628863

This is a fun & competitive race in beautiful River Legacy Parks in north Arlington (staged from Raccoon Run Pavilion, River Legacy Parks, 701 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006).  The race will be at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 29, 2008. There will be distance markers at 1/4 Mile, 1/2 mile and 3/4 Mile. Along with the entry fee, donated gifts of toiletries and personal  health care items are encouraged for SafeHaven of Tarrant County; and race’s net proceeds will go to that organization. Remember…there’s a Mile in every sMile!  For more info call 817-265-4578 / e-mail jephaa@yahoo.com  / visit  http://www.runningintheusa.com/jeph on the Web. 

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Turkey Tunes - Memphis Club Addison
November 30, 2008

more info: www.myspace.com/turkeytunes

6+ bands acoustic in Addison Texas on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.  This is a benefit for the Woodall Foundation.  The bands include but not limited to : Mo Robison, Liz Williams, Squarewheel, Paul Renna Band, Texas Slim and Joey Love band, Voodoo Blue, more.  Times aree 4:00-8:30 pm at Memphis Club in Addison 

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Medical City Dallas Hosts Free Events for Cancer Survivors
October 16, November 20, December 18

more info: www.medicalcityhospital.com

A free series of support events for anyone affected by gynecological cancers, including cervical, uterine and ovarian.  September's event will take place on Thursday, September 18 at the Medical City Cancer Resource Center.
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The Trains at NorthPark
Saturday, November 22, 2008 through Sunday, January 4, 2009

more info: www.rmhdallas.com

The Trains at NorthPark, presented by American Clean Skies Foundation, is the most elaborate toy train attraction in all of Texas, with vintage locomotives whizzing on a journey across America, past miniature national landmarks including Mount Rushmore, Dallas’ skyline, New York City’s Times Square and Washington, D.C.

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Pathways Core Training Holiday Gala
December 5, 2008 

more info: www.createagreatlife.org

Pathways Annual Holiday Gala!!  Come join us for a night of dancing, dinner, and live music all in support of scholarship programs that benefit several battered women's shelters in the DFW Metroplex!  Your charitable dollars directly benefit the lives of battered women, teens and families who are stuck in damaging family dynamics, but deserve lives of passion, purpose and success.  The Gala will also include a live auction and casino night!  Call 972-791-0337 today for more information.

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Journey to Bethlehem
December 5-9, 6-9 PM 

more info: www.churchatthecross.com

location: Grapevine, TX 3000 William D Tate Ave

Journey to Bethlehem is a one-of-a-kind holiday event...free and fun for the whole family!  You'll take part in a 45 minute outdoor guided drama that will have you meeting wise men and their camels, shepherds, shopkeepers, and Roman soldiers on horseback.  Special entertainment while you wait to take your "journey," too.  The event takes place on the wooded campus of Church at the Cross, Grapevine.
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31st Annual Don Zetnick Arlington Winter Run 10K / 2 Mile / 1K
December 6, 2008 

more info: www.DonZetnickWinterRun.com

Now in its 31st year, this features fun & competitive races on beautiful neighborhood-street courses starting and ending on the UTA Campus in Arlington, TX 76019 (Maverick Athletic Center (The MAC), UTA Campus, 500 W. Nedderman, Arlington, TX 76019). The races will begin at 8:00 AM on December 6. The 10K and 2 Mile courses are USATF-certified. Net proceeds will go to Arlington Charities, to help some of the needy families in our midst, and to the Arlington YMCA. For more info, call 817-265-4578 / e-mail winterrun99@yahoo.com / visit http://www.DonZetnickWinterRun.com.

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"For the Birds" Garden Walk
December 6, 2008 

more info: www.texasdiscoverygardens.org

It’s all hands-on as we learn how to garden for wildlife in the winter. Bring the kids and work on fun projects to feed birds and native wildlife during the big chill. We’ll tour the Gardens and show you what plants to add to your yard that will attract birds and other wildlife all year long. The walk will last around one hour.

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Christmas on the Square
December 6, 2008 

more info: www.visitweatherford.com

Christmas on the Square is held around the Historic Downtown of Weatherford, Texas from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2008.  There will be a great time for the entire family with shopping, local vendors, entertainment, Christmas carolers, stage performances, inflatable activities, hot chocolate, Santa Claus, carriage rides, Christmas music, much more.  Come enjoy a slower pace of Christmas at the “Cutting Horse Capital of the World!”  Admission and parking are FREE for the entire family!  Christmas on the Square is brought to you by the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce. 

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21st Annual Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade
December 6, 2008 

more info: www.childrens.com/parade

Mark your calendars for the 21st annual Neiman Marcus Adolphus Children's Parade on December 6, 2008. This year's parade "Santa's Whimsical Workshop" gives viewers a sneak peak into the tremendous efforts in the North Pole to prepare for Santa's biggest night of the year! Witness the holiday excitement come alive at this
beloved annual event with marching bands, celebrity visitors, dazzling dancers, giant inflatables. costume characters, fabulous floats, and of course the man in red suit, Santa! For more info call the 24-hour parade hotline: 214.456.8383.

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Pathways Core Training Seminar, Step Beyond
December 6-7, 2008 

more info: www.createagreatlife.org