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
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Donate Blood and help Carter Blood Care and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Light the Night Walk"
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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
Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. Proceeds from Duck Day benefit Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, Inc. which serves over 17,000 girls from ages 5-17 in 81 counties throughout northwest Texas. The Fort Worth Region serves girls in Cooke, Hill, Hood, Johnson, Montague, Parker, Somervell, Tarrant and Wise counties. In this region, approximately 1,200 troop leaders organize activities throughout the year for the girls in troops and their families. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
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Trinity River Audubon Center Grand Opening
Oct. 18-19, 2008 10am-5pm
more info:
www.trinityriveraudubon.orgThe Trinity River Audubon Center is situated on 120 acres of the Great Trinity Forest, the largest urban bottomland hardwood forest in the U.S. and is located eight minutes from downtown Dallas. The Center will hold its grand opening, Natural Connections, on Saturday, October 18, 2008. The community is invited to join in the activities all weekend for free.
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Flying Kites for Kids in Crisis
Oct. 18-19, 2008
more info:
www.familyfunkites.com/THIRD ANNUAL “KITES OVER GRANBURY” KITE FESTIVAL “Flying Kites for Kids in Crisis”
Benefitting the “Children’s Advocacy Center” For “Kids in Crisis” Family Fun Kites is bringing families together for a weekend of fun in the sun to help “Kids in Crisis” for Hood and Somervell counties on October 18th & 19th from 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday. This year the event will be held on a 300 acre field at Highways 377 and 167 (Fall Creek Hwy) across the street from Jerry Durant Toyota. You won’t be able to miss it with the sky filled with huge colorful kites and candy raining from the sky.
Kite flyers from all over Texas congregate in this small historic town to introduce the sport of kite flying, share in good fun and raise funds for the Children’s Advocacy Center. The Professional kite flyers perform demonstrations of Trick Flying and Team Flying choreographed to music played by the DJs. Power Kites demonstrate the power of the wind by towing Kiters in buggies. And the Beat Goes On, the music continues all day while beginners and novice flyers take their turn on the field to fly their kites and show their skills.
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Walk to Defeat ALS
October 18 and 25, 2008
more info:
www.walkntx.alsa.orgThe Walk to Defeat ALS is the signature event of The ALS Association, which is dedicated to leading the global fight against ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). It is estimated that more than 500 North Texans live with ALS, a fatal neuromuscular disease that affects a person's ability to move, speak, swallow and breathe.
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Code Red Murder Mystery
October 19, 2008
location: Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue
On Saturday, October 18, the Children’s and Youth Choruses of Greater Dallas will perform their second annual concert in Mesquite honoring local composer Dede Duson. Tickets are free but necessary for a seat. “Earth and Sky” celebrates the beauty of the changing season with music by Dede Duson, Ron Nelson, Benjamin Britten and Samuel Barber with Native American texts and texts by Gwen Frostic, Thomas Ahlburn, and Walter de la Mere, and more. The concert is sponsored by the Dede Duson Endowment as designated by Jean Rogers Winchell and by the Mesquite Arts Council. The nationally recognized Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas is well-known for its beautiful, pure sound and artistry; they have performed at such well-known venues as Carnegie Hall and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The Youth Chorus, composed of the best high-school age singers from across the Metroplex, is newer but already recognized as one of the best mixed choruses in the region.
The Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas organization includes five choruses for singers from 4th through 12th grades, including three professional-quality touring choirs. The choruses are admired by directors and musicians across the U.S., who have invited them to sing at Carnegie Hall and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and with groups such as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Bach Society, and the Dallas Wind Symphony.
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Tee Time for a Lifetime Golf Classic
October 19, 2008
more info:
www.teetimeforalifetime.comNWLB will be hosting our first ever charity golf tournament on Sunday, October 19 at Riverside Golf Club in Grand Prairie. There will be a shotgun start at 1pm. Several great prizes for hole in one shots as well as gift bags for all players. The net proceeds will support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.Interested in becoming a sponsor for the tournament? We are looking for people and /or businesses to help sponsor our event. There is opportunity to sponsor at many different levels.
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Dodgeball Game
October 20, 2008
location: Garland, Texas – Granger Recreation Center - 1310 West Avenue F Garland, Texas 75040
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM. Bring: We ask that you bring at least two people with you to the game to play. Cost: $8 For more information please email
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Gourmet for Good
October 20, 2008
more info:
www.nof.org
In recognition of World Osteoporosis Day, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) will host Gourmet for Good, an evening of elegant dining at Dallas’ premiere restaurants. This fundraising event will bring NOF supporters together at a cocktail reception at Light & Sie Gallery with hors d’oeuvres, a keynote speaker and raffle, followed by chauffeured limo transportation to top-rated Dallas restaurants, including The Capital Grille, Charlie Palmer Restaurant, The Club, Craft Dallas, The Crescent Club, Dallas Fish Market, Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa, Kenichi Dallas, Medina Oven & Bar, Nana, Nobu, Palomino and Salum Restaurant. Guests who purchase a seat or table will enjoy a multi-course dinner with special attention from participating restaurants’ executive chefs.
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Pathways Core Training Seminar
October 22-26, 2008
more info:
www.createagreatlife.orgThe 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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Frisco Family YMCA Boo Bash
Oct. 23 - 7 to 8 p.m.
more info:
www.friscoymca.orgThe Frisco Family YMCAs in partnership with Grace Avenue United Methodist Church will be hosting its fourth annual Boo Bash. Open to the community, members can participate in a pumpkin carving contest, carnival games, hay ride and other family friendly activities free of charge. Boo Bash is organized by the Frisco Family YMCAs
Afterschool Program which provides on-site care at over 30 elementary schools in Frisco, Prosper, Little Elm and Celina ISDs.
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Talking Tombstone Tour
October 25, 2008
more info:
www.parkercountyheritagesociety.comGet a glimpse of Weatherford’s past. Docents will be guiding you on a tour through the cemetery where you will meet historical characters of our past at their final resting place. This event typically starts around 1 p.m. and has the last group of guests start at 3 p.m. Call for ticket information.
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The Art of Frisco
October 25, 2008
Location: Westin Stonebriar Resort
Frisco Arts announces its annual fundraising gala, “Art of Frisco” presented by Newman Village on Saturday, October 25, 2008.The evening includes a champagne reception, “Art of Frisco” silent and live auction featuring artful experiences, seated dinner, live entertainment, and dancing. The Frisco Arts supports more than 21 local arts organizations in Frisco and Collin County.Frisco Arts will announce its new inductees to the Art Starters Advisory Board that is comprised of leaders in the community who have championed the arts over the last decade. This distinguished group will be honored during the dinner.
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Susan G. Komen Golf Tournament
October 25, 2008
Golf tournament planned to help raise monies for the Susan G. Komen 3- day race in Dallas Texas in November 2008. Golf tournament will cost $ 50.00 per player with a 4-person ( men and women) team. Shot gun start @ 8:00 on October 25, 2008 at Pecan Valley (Hills) in Benbrook, Texas. We are also lokking for sponsors for all 18 holes. Platnuim - $400.00, Gold- $300.00, Silver- $ 200.00 and also a $ 100.00 hole. We look forward to this event and hope that you may be able to help in advertisment since you are a sponsor for the Dallas race in November. Thank you so much. My contact # is 817-307-9518 Silvia G. Perez
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Fall Art Thinker's Day
October 25, 2008
more info:
www.dallascontemporary.orgArt Thinker’s Day is Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 11am – 2pm and free of charge. This special event encourages kids of all ages to engage and explore the world of contemporary art. Guests expand their artistic knowledge by participating in hands-on activities in the galleries right alongside the artwork itself! Activities are inspired by the current exhibition: Joseph Havel: Two Sheets (to the wind), Hallworks – Terry Hays and Mix! – Chuy Benitez.
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McKinney Youth Theatre Gala
October 25, 2008
more info:
www.geocities.com/mytgala/McKinney Youth Theatre, a non-profit educational program for children and teenagers in North Texas, announced that it will be hosting it's first annual Gala Fundraiser "MYT on Broadway" at 6:30 p.m., October 25, 2008, at Heard-Craig Hall in McKinney, Texas.
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ART*MUSIC*JUSTICE CONCERT
October 25, 2008
more info:
www.btbf.org/liveatbenttreeFeaturing Christian recording artists Sara Groves, Brandon Heath (‘08 Dove Awards Artist of the Year), Derek Webb (from Caedmon’s Call), Sandra McCracken, and Charlie Peacock. Benefit concert with all proceeds going to International Justice Mission and Food for the Hungry.
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The Kemp Fall Festival
Saturday, October 25th, 2008.
more info:
www.discoverkemp.orglocation: Kemp City Park 9th & Main Streets Kemp, Texas 75143
Saturday, October 25th will be a day for the Cedar Creek Lake area history books! We’re expecting up to 1000 lake-area residents to converge upon downtown Kemp to enjoy a parade, a street dance, and a big time with local business and community vendors! Admission to festival and parade route is free. Parade floats/vehicle entry is free. KBCA encourages donations of canned and paper goods to help support local food banks. 10’ x 10’ Festival booths spaces are available for just $10.00.
For information, to reserve booth space, or enter the parade: please contact Diana Clemmo at 903-498-5055. Festival opens: 12 noon Parade starts: 1pm Street dance: 5-9pm
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Universal Academy Fall Craft Fair and Carnival
October 25th, 2008
Our 8th annual Fall Craft Fair and Carnival is a great family activity for the day. From 9:00-3:00, come enjoy children's games, bounce house, horse rides, chess tournament, book fair and other activities. Parents will enjoy getting ahead of their holiday shopping by visiting the booth vendors. Dallas Cowboy Bowen will be signing autographs.
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Cow TX Running Scared 5K / 1 Mile
October 25, 2008
more info:
www.cowtx.orgThe race is to be staged from Community Center, 7901 Indian Springs Road, Watauga, TX. The race kicks off Halloween Bash Week and includes a refreshingly challenging 5K course that provides a running/walking tour of Watauga. It will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 25, 2008. Part of the net proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army Hurricane Ike Relief Effort. For more info, call 817-514-5893 /
e-mail
bteneyck@cowtx.org.
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Monster Triathlon / Kids and Family Triathlon
Oct. 25 kids, October 26 -Monster Tri
more info:
www.monstertriathlon.comthis is the 3rd. annual Monster Triathlon and Monster Kids and Family in Keller Texas benefiting Keller ISD Athletic Scholorship Fund ***this is a themed event participants will dress in costume during the bike and run legs of the race. We would love to have you present at the event.
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Seasons of Hope Luncheon & Style Show
October 29, 2008
more info:
www.thecec.orgOpen Arms is celebrating 20 years of serving victims of domestic violence in Tarrant County by providing for their basic needs (safe shelter, food and clothing) as well as their long-term needs (counseling, case management, education and employment assistance). Ultimately, the program helps victims and their children rebuild their lives and break the cycle of violence in their families.
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Skeletonwitch meet and greet sponsored by Music Feeds People
October 30, 2008
more info:
www.myspace.com/musicfeedspeoplelocation: The Palladium Ballroom 1135 South Lamar Dallas, TX 75215
Bring 10 nonperishable food items and get a MFP wristband to meet Skeletonwitch after the Blackest Of The Black Tour show in Dallas, TX. All food donations benifit The North Texas Food Bank.
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Scare on the Square
October 31, 2008 from 4 - 6 p.m
more info: www.downtownmckinney.com
location: Historic Downtown McKinney
This annual event has grown to hundreds of trick or treaters enjoying hayrides, treats and a safe, secure family fun Halloween event. Historic Downtown McKinney is closed off for trick or treaters to cross the streets safely, going shop to shop for goodies.
For more information pleaes call 972.547.2660
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