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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, July 18th
Greetings!
Black Tie Dinner Deadlines Approaching
Calling All Table Captains for the Black Tie Dinner. Ticket Sales & Table Captain Happy Hour replaces the traditional Black Tie Ticket Sales Day which will be held at the Bronx Restaurant and Bar (3835 Cedar Springs) on September 9 for appetizers and cash bar. You do not need to be present the entire time; we will collect your completed forms at your convenience between 6 and 8 PM.
However, the Sponsor Sign up and payment deadline is quickly approaching - July 31st.
For more information on the Black Tie Dinner and all upcoming events, visit the BTD web site.
If you have an event or interested news item, please email us all the info to include in future newsletters.
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Two Men Arrested For
Oak Lawn Hate Crime
The Dallas Voice (and other news outlets) is reporting a possible hate crime that happened around Midnight on Wednesday, July 16 on Dickason Ave. to a male walking home after visiting Zini's Pizzeria. No victim identification was given.
The following news item was found on www.krld.com which identifies the victim:
Dallas Police have made two arrests in what they describe as a hate crime early yesterday in Oak Lawn. Jimmy Lee Dean was beaten and robbed near Cedar Springs and Throckmorton by two men who shouted gay slurs at him during the attack. Norman Draper found Dean lying in the street and says his face was really beat in and there was blood all over the road.
Police say the two suspects admit to robbing and beating Dean and that they did it because he was gay but they're apparently blaming each other for coming up with the idea.
>> Please be careful and be aware of your surroundings while out at night.
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| Uptown Burglaries
wfaa.com is reporting: "While it appears the Uptown burglars are getting bolder, they have now moved onto another neighborhood.
Over a four-day period, the thieves broke into nine apartments. However, this time, Uptown residents weren't the only victims. Apartments on East Mockingbird were targeted.
Including the residents that were hit Wednesday, the total number of homes that have been robbed rose to nearly 30.
In one of the latest cases, a Dallas officer's home was the target. Criminals took the female officer's badge, gun and baton. The crime has police concerned the stolen items could be used by one of the criminals to pose as an officer."
At the Oak Lawn Crime Watch this past Wednesday, a DPD report was presented on the recent rash of burglaries in Central and Northwest...drilling very small holes in the doors directly above the deadbolt locks. There apparently are several persons now committing these break-ins which are happening mostly at night but have also occurred during the day. They are usually occurring when people are known to be gone for lengthy periods of time but not always.
It hasn't typically been happening to doorknob locks as opposed to deadbolts. It can happen to inexpensive and expensive lock sets. A sheath-like protective "wrap" above the lock should prevent the break-in. Central officers have met with several of the larger complexes in the Uptown area and additional security measures have been put in place. It is extremely important for tenants and residents to start being more aware of what is going on around them. All of these break-ins are happening when there are neighbors right next door and they are totally unaware of what is going on.
Thanks to Nancy Weinberger for the Crime Watch meeting report.
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DTV Transition in 2009
TXA 21
Transition Test
Wednesday, July 23
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Do you know how the transition to DTV will work when it happens in February of 2009?
wfaa.com has anohter great article explaining what is going to happen. If you have cable, satellite or some other form of TV service, you will not be affected. But, if you only have an antenna, then you will need to buy a converter box for the switch-over. You can apply for a $40 coupon, and a great inexpensive box is already available from Dish Networks called the DTVpal.
You can read all about it on wfaa.com
Are you unsure if you will be affected?
On July 23 between 7 and 9 p.m., KTXA (Channel 21) engineers will switch off the station's analog transmitter for approximately 15 seconds. During that time, only viewers whose televisions are equipped to receive a digital signal will be able to view the broadcast.
"This is the most reliable way to know if you are ready for digital TV," said KTXA Senior Vice President and Station Manager Gary Schneider. "If your set goes dark during that time, you will know that you still need to take action before Feb. 17."
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DIVA Fall '08 New Member Drive 
All Sports Mixer
Thursday, July 24
Dallas Woody's 6:00 - 8:00 pm
So you have thought "I would really like to get involved with an indoor volleyball league" that is gay and lesbian friendly but still open to all regardless of sexual orientation. But how do I go about it? Well we have the answer for you below.
We are the Dallas Independent Volleyball Association and have provided almost 20 year's indoor volleyball to the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. Come out and join us for our upcoming Fall '08 new member clinics.
Want to find out more information about us before these clinics? We will be at the All Sports Mixer sponsored by the GLBT Chamber of Commerce at Woody's Sports Bar on Thursday, July 24th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm so come out and see us!
New Member Clinic Dates:
Tuesday, August 5th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Arlington Park Recreation Center
Thursday, August 7th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Churchill Recreation Center
Monday, August 11th 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Reverchon Recreation Center
Wednesday, August 13th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
KB Polk Recreation Center
Friday, August 15th 7:30 to 8:30 pm
Advantage Sports Complex
If you have any other questions regarding these clinics please contact vpmembership@divadallas.org Fall Draft Party is on Sunday, August 17th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Woody's Sports Bar The Fall season begins on Friday, August 22nd and runs through Friday, December 5th. Our end of the season tournament will be Saturday, December 13th. Complete information and maps to each of the above clinic sites are available on the DIVA web site www.divadallas.org |
Gay Bingo 
Saturday, July 19
6:00 pm - S4
Gaybingo takes place every third Saturday (except December) in The Rose Room at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs, Dallas 75219 -- in the heart of Oak Lawn. Doors open at 5PM. Games start at 6PM. Pre-sold tickets get first entry when the doors open. This month's theme: Live! at Gaybingo. Broadway showstoppers come alive!
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Christmas in July 
Benefit Show for
AIDS Services Dallas
Sunday, July 20
7:00 pm
The Dallas Eagle presents their annual benefit show for AIDS Services Dallas hosted by Chanel. There will be a FREE Gas Raffle, Pictures with Santa and a great show with Bill Shafer, Messy Panocha, Matt Brewer and McKenzie Storm. There is No Cover.
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Miss Texas FFI Pageant 
Sunday, July 20
Monday, July 21
Tuesday, July 22
9:00 pm
The Miss Texas FFI Pageant will be held nightly at the Round Up Saloon, 3912 Cedar Springs Rd. Featured entertainers include Whitney, Kelexis Davenport, Sweet Savage, Layla LaRue and Alyssa. Registration takes place on Sunday at Noon. Complete information online.
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Dallas Lesbian Festival 
Saturday, July 26
Sue Ellen's
Parking Lot
3:00 - 8:00 pm
The second annual Dallas Lesbian Festival will be held Saturday, July 26 from 3pm - 8pm in the parking lot at 3009 Throckmorton. The festival will benefit the Resource Center of Dallas' Family Violence Program and Rockin' for Rescue. Rain or shine, there will be food, drink, fun and surprises. And yes, it is pet-friendly!
All girl bands will be performing on the stage, featuring Sarah Bettens. Also performing will be Anton Shaw, Ciao Bella and Kathy Corbin. Tickets are $10 presale and $15 at the gate. A limited number of presale tickets are on sale at Sue Ellen's.
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Round Up Saloon Celebrates 28 Years 
Sunday, July 27 thru
Sunday, August 3
Oak Lawn Newsletter salutes the Round Up Saloon on their upcoming 28th Anniversay as they have a week-long celebration to thank their customers and staff for their loyalty, patronge and support. The parties begin next Sunday (the 27th) and run thru Sunday, August 3. The festivities include several nights of Karaoke, plus Wednesday Texas Hold'em and Wii Bowling and a "Stop Light Dating" party hosted by the Edge Radio on Thursday, July 31.
The complete Anniversary Party schedule will be posted in next week's edition of the Oak Lawn Newsletter.
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society
Marley is a Male, neutered Boston Terrier, about 18 lbs. and about 7 years old. His color is Black and White.
Reason for Surrender: Found as stray.
"I came in as a stray, so the shelter is just a temporary place until you come to take me home. My ideal home is one where my family takes me everywhere-I love to ride in the car! I have tons of energy for a 7 year old, so I'd also like a yard so I can run to my heart's content. And one more thing: I want to be your only dog. That's not so much to ask, is it? I'm very energetic, sweet, and friendly, and once you meet me, you'll fall in love!"
If you can adopt Marley and give him a good home, please contact the DFW Humane Society at 972-253-3333, or check out one of the many other pets that need a home by visiting their web site.
"Put a Paw Print in Your Heart"
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