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TX/OU Weekend - Columbus Day Weekend
Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, Oct. 10
 
Greetings!   
 
Columbus Day Weekend
TX/OU Weekend
TX/OU Weekend
Whether you realize it or not, Columbus Day Weekend is packed full of events here in Dallas. Everyone knows that it is TX/OU Weekend (or OU/TX Weekend, if you are so inclined), but we also have the DICDT Bowling Tournament plus the DIVA Dallas Annual Fall Classic Volleyball Tournament. That means a lot of out-of-towners visiting here in our fair city. 
 
In addition, Columbus Day is a federal holiday. Thus the banks, post office and other government offices are closed on Monday.
  
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THE WOMEN'S CHORUS OF DALLAS 20th SEASON The Women's Chorus of Dallas
"Season of Celebration"

The Women's Chorus of Dallas is proud to present our 20th Season - "Season of Celebration."
 
The Chorus will kick-off the Season with a Homecoming Weekend on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11.   Past members and supporters are invited to join us on Friday evening for seeing old friends and remembering old times.  Saturday evening will feature "Commemoration", an Anniversary Party featuring live music from The Women's Chorus of Dallas including several old favorites with past singing members joining in on the fun!  Of course, an Anniversary Party would not be complete without a guest appearance from The Turtle Creek Chorale! 
 
Join us on Saturday, October 11 at 8:00 PM at the Cathedral of Hope.  Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.twcd.org or by calling 214-520-7828. 
 
Are you a past singer or supporter and looking for more information on attending the Friday night celebration or return as an alumni?  Please contact our office at 214-520-7828 or register online. The Women's Chorus of Dallas is also pleased to be presenting "Jubilation" on Sunday, December 14 at 2PM and "Nomination" on Saturday, April 25 at 7PM.  
 
  Events
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS The State Fair of Texas / Sept. 26 - Oct. 19
Continues thru
Sunday, Oct. 19
 
Big Tex says "Howdy Folks!" Yes, it's time for the State Fair of Texas. The fairgrounds open today and the festivitives run thru October 19th. This year, the entertainment includes the Nerveless Nocks Daredevil Stunt Show, Rodney Atkins, Jessica Simpson, Bell Biv DeVoe and the return of 'Illumination Senstaion', the spectacular light show in the Esplanade reflecting pool (nightly at 8:00 pm).
 
The Prairie View/Grambling State Fair Classic is Saturday, October 4th (6:00 pm) and the TX/OU Red River Rivaly is the following Saturday, October 11th at 11:00 am. The State Fair exhibit buildings open daily at 10:00 am and close at 10:00 pm Fri-Mon and at 9:00 pm Tues-Thurs. Midway opening and closing hours vary. Find all you need to know about the State Fair online.
 
DALLAS INVITATIONAL
COLUMBUS DAY TOURNAMENT
 Dallas Invitational Columbus Day Tournament
October 10-12
AMF Irving Lanes
 
The Dallas Invitational Columbus Day Tournament (DICDT) invites you to join us for our annual bowling tournament October 10-12, in Dallas (Irving), Texas.
 
DICDT features a host of events for mixed skill levels, including a co-ed handicapped competition (by invitation only) during the tournament. The tournament is officially sanctioned by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), and DICDT is a proud member of the International Gay Bowling Organization (IGBO). All USBC rules apply, except as noted in the tournament rules.
 
Founded 26 years ago, DICDT is a philanthropic bowling tournament and fundraising club. The DICDT team mobilizes each year to host events which cover the costs associated with producing the annual tournament, including awards and prizes. Additionally, DICDT grants funds to local gay/lesbian/transgendered service and education programs. The DICDT committee has not yet announced the 2008 beneficiaries.

DICDT web site
18th ANNUAL DALLAS FALL CLASSIC
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
 18th Annual Dallas Fall Classic Volleyball Tournament
Friday Oct. 10 thru
Sunday, Oct. 12
 
 
This annual Volleyball tournament will have 47 teams who are from Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Diego, New Orleans, New York City, and even Idaho! The proceeds from the tournament are being donated to AIDS Interfaith Network.
 
The tournament pool play on Saturday, October 11th and Double Elimination Bracket play on Sunday, October 12th will be played at Advantage Sports Complex (map link below). Players who have pre-registered (our registration closed on Friday, 9-26) and will be participating in the tournament will check in at registration tables at our host hotel on Friday, October 10th from 7-10 pm
Crown Plaza/Dallas Market Center
Warwick Room
7050 Stemmons Freeway(35E)
214-630-8500
 
After bracket play on Saturday we are having a Tournament Seeding Party where the teams find out what their seeding for bracket play, from 7-9 pm.
Rose Room @ S 4 Night Club
3911 Cedar Springs Rd.
214-526-5171
 
After our Double eliminations on Sunday, the Award Party will be hosted by Woody's Sports Bar from 7-9pm
Woody's Sports Bar
4011 Cedar Springs Rd.
214-520-6629
 
TX/OU WEEKEND TX/OU Football Game - Sat., Oct. 11 - 11 am
Saturday
October 11
11:00 am
 
The Rivalry continues. At 11 a.m. on October 11, the Red River Rivalry kicks off a game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl at the State Fair of Texas. Most local clubs and sports restaurants in Oak Lawn host watch parties for the TX/OU game. Check with your favorite venue.
 
LATINO ART SHOW & BLOCK PARTY Lation Art Show & Block Party by Valiente
Saturday, Oct. 11
838 W. Davis
Oak Cliff
6:00 pm
 
As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month Events, Valiente DFW- LGBT Latino/a Alliance invites you to join us in the heart of Oak Cliff for our Latino Art Show & Block Party. The event starts at 6:00p and takes place at the Daniel Padilla Gallery located at 838 W. Davis. Area businesses join in the fun and will stay open late.  
Joan Rivers Live with the TCCJOAN RIVERS
LIVE with the
TURTLE CREEK
CHORALE

Monday, Oct. 13
8:00 pm
Meyerson Symphony Center

 
Joan Rivers Live! with special guests Denise Lee, Liz Mikel and the TCC.One Night Only! Purchase your tickets today as the concert will surely sell out. Presented by the Turtle Creek Chorale. 
 
GAY BINGO Gay Bingo - Saturday, Oct. 18
Saturday, Oct. 18
5:00 pm

 
Gaybingo is 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. You must be 21+ to attend to Gaybingo. October 18 theme is Forbidden Planet Gaybingo. "Houston, we have a problem -- we are not alone!"
 
FAB BOO BALL Fab Boo Ball - A Masquerade
A MASQUERADE
Saturday, Oct. 25
8:00 pm - Midnight
 
FAB BOO BALL - A MASQUERADE benefiting AIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK. 8:00 pm - Midnight. The Land Company, 1202 N. Industrial Blvd. - $100, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, valet parking. Costumes, Black Tie with Mask or festive cocktail attire requested. Music by Foreign Trade and DJ Tony Dean. Sponsored by Zodiac Vodka, Barefoot Wine, Dallas Light and Sound, Bud Light, Bar 10 and Doug Boster Gourmet Catering. More information and ticket purchase online. 
 
FAIRYTALES (HALLOWEEN) FAIRYTALES - The Halloween Street Party, Oct. 25
The Street Party
Saturday
October 25
7:00 pm
 
This year's Halloween Street Party is entitled "Fairytales." Brought to you by the good folks at the Caven family of clubs, the festivities will center around the  3900 block of Cedar Springs Road beginning at 7:00 pm. "Bigger and Better for '08 with Live Entertainment in the back lot, plus other surprises." In accordance with local and state laws, no personal liquor may be brought in to the event area. More information online.
 
Issue: 08.29 
In This Issue
TWC Dallas
State Fair of Texas
DICDT Weekend
DIVA Classic
TX/OU Weekend
Latino Art Show
Joan Rivers Live!
Gay Bingo
Fab Boo Ball
Fairytales - Halloween
Crime Watch
Pet of the Week
Crime Watch Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 15 

Oak Lawn/Cedar Springs Crime Watch - Noon Oct 15 at the Oak Lawn Library. We have a full agenda and lunch will be provided.  Patty Stephenson from Bedrock Foundation Repair LLC will be speaking briefly about our lunch sponsor.  Kimberley Cole from 911 will be our primary speaker.  We will start promptly on time so we can get everything covered before 1 PM. 
New Videos Online
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society 

Pet of the Week - Peggy 
 Peggy is a female Rat Terrier Mix and is spayed. She is about 14 lbs. and about 2 years old. This adorable little girl was found on the street.
  
Peggy is very sweet and loving. She had heartworms but has completed her heartworm treatment and is ready for adoption.
 
If you can adopt Peggy and give her 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" 
DFW Humane Socitey
 
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