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First Wednesday on Cedar Springs - June 4
Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, May 30
 
Greetings!
 
First Wednesday on Cedar Springs... 
Happens again this Wednesday evening !
50 / 50 / 50 Artist Event and Sale at First Wednesday 
 
What better way to spend a warm (almost) summer evening, than strolling down Cedar Springs Road with your friends at the monthly First Wednesday. It's coming up again this Wednesday night from 6-9 pm. This month, a great new twist has been added... the 50/50/50 Art Show and Sale. More details are listed below.

Don't forget, if you have a community event or interested news item, please email us all the info to include in future newsletters. 
Lone Star Ride 2008 Lone Star Ride
Kick Off Party
Sunday, June 1
 
Even though the 2008 Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS is three months away, the Dallas Kick Off Party will take place next Sunday at Salum Restaurant (4152 Cole Ave.). The event is 2:00 - 5:00 pm and musical entertainment will be provided by 'Lovie'. The Ride is scheduled for September 27-28 and benefits AIDS Outreach Center Tarrant County, AIDS Services of Dallas and Resource Center od Dallas. For more info, call 214-521-2412 or check the web site.
First Wednesday on Cedar Springs First Wednesday on Cedar Springs
Wednesday, June 4
6:00 - 9:00 pm
50/50/50 Art Sale
 
It that time of the month again....
the next 'First Wednesday on Cedar Springs' sponsored by the Cedar Springs Merchant Association. The sales and special offerings pour out into the street for this monthly event. Included in the June affair will be "The 50/50/50 Event" sponsored by Buli Cafe. 50 Artists donating 50 Paintings and all for $50 each. Plan to arrive early as all the art is expected to sell out that night!
Shop... Dine... Play... Cedar Springs.
 
More details and continuous updates can be found online. 
Shop Cedar Springs web site
Metro Ball Metro Ball
Saturday, June 7
a benefit in
support of the
Greg Dollgener Memorial AIDS Fund
S4, 3911 Cedar Springs Rd. 7:00 pm
 
This is the 3rd year of MetroBall and is the primary fundraising event of GDMAF. Monies raised goes to support five North Texas HIV/AIDS agencies by providing monies for emergency needs. GDMAF will assist over 150 people and distribute over $50,000 in 2008. The event will include the aerial artistry of Neal Everett along with DJ "Frankie Ice".
 
Tickets: $20 advance, $25 door, available online and at Skivvies on Cedar Springs. VIP packages are available with exclusive access to private VIP room, reserved parking and light appetizers proved by Hector's on Henderson. Raffle Tickets are also available for $5 each or 3 for $10 with a chance to win a 37" HDTV Flatscreen TV.
 
For more information on GDMAF, volunteering opportunities and future events please go to GDMAF web site.
The Kinsey Sicks
The Kinsey Sicks
Friday, June 6, 2008
Lakewood Theater
Benefitting the
Turtle Creek Chorale
 
"The hottest ticket in town... taking the cabaret world by storm." -New York Times
 
"One of the more uniquely original (and thoroughly fun and entertaining) acts we have encountered in years... rich four-part harmony... hilarious... this is one act that should not be missed, either in person or on CD." -Billboard Magazine
 
America's favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet. Be sure and catch this 'one night only' experience benefitting the Turtle Creek Chorale. Tickets are $25 to $50 and can be obtained by calling Turtle Creek Chorale at 214-526-3214.
Details and reviews online:
The Kinsey Sicks web site
 
2008 Black Tie Dinner 2008 Black Tie Dinner Launch Party
2008 Black Tie Dinner
Launch Party
Tuesday, June 10
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
(formerly Adam's Mark)
 
Join us in the Austin Ballroom (Second Floor) at the Launch Party to hear exciting announcements about this years' program "Stories Untold, Let Your Life Speak" and a new and improved ticket sales process. obtain table captain information, learn about sponsorship opportunities, and meet our 2008 local beneficiaries. Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar. Complimentary Self Parking (Conference Center Garage).
 
Ticket Sales and Table Captain Happy Hour is September 9, 2008. The 2008 Black Tie Dinner is November 22, 2008.
For more information, visit the website
Issue: 08.10
Father's Day - Sunday, June 15
In This Issue
Lone Star Ride Kickoff
First Wednesday
Metro Ball
The Kinsey Sicks
2008 Black Tie Launch
Oak Lawn Library - Kids
Round Up Saloon - Home of the Hottest Cowboys
 
New Videos Online
Oaklawn.TV
 
 
OAK LAWN
BRANCH LIBRARY
Children Activities
and other programs
 
MAYOR'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM - READERS ARE LEADERS
Saturday, May 31 - Saturday, Aug. 9
All children may enroll, including those who read by themselves or those who participate by listening.
Register and report to only one Dallas Public Library location. Record time spent reading or listening on the reading log provided at sign-up. Return reading log to the library where you registered so that hours may be recorded and prizes awarded. Readers may choose any reading material, such as books, magazines, audio books, etc. It is the time spent reading or listening that is important, not the number of titles read.

LEADERSHIP LAMBDA TOASTMASTERS
Mondays (except May 26), 6 p.m.
Participants learn the skills necessary to become an effective speaker.

For a complete listing of Dallas Public Library programs visit our website

Oak Lawn Library Activities Link

 
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