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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, Oct. 31
Greetings!
 Happy Halloween everybody! What a great Friday night to go Trick or Treating. Be safe as you go out, and be sure you look out for all those little ghosts, goblins, Palin's and Obama's who will also be out Trick or Treating tonight. Remember, small kids can run out into the street! TIME CHANGE - FALL BACK
 Remember, Saturday night at 2:00 am is the end of Daylight Savings time for the year. Make sure you set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed. You don't want to be late for any Sunday activities!
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EARLY VOTING ENDS TODAY
Early voting ends today!!. Don't wait! Get out to an early polling location and cast your ballot for this "so important" election. POLLS ARE OPEN UNTIL 7:00 PM TODAY. The two closest locations to Oak Lawn are the Grauwyler Park Recreation Center at 7780 Harry Hines Blvd, or the Dallas County Records Building downtown at 509 Main St.
If you miss the Early Voting opportunity, THEN VOTE TUESDAY!!
Polls will be open from 7;00 am to 7:00 pm. A complete list of early voting locations can be found at the Resource Center Dallas web site:
A couple of great voter information web sites:
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AIDS SERVICES OF DALLAS HOLIDAYS 
2008 Holiday Season
Ways to Help
The holiday season is right around the corner. For many of us, it is a time to celebrate the joy and blessings we enjoy with the people we love. For those less fortunate, the holidays can be sad and lonely, or a time of joy and blessing. You make the difference. You can make the holidays special for the 170 men, women and children living at AIDS Services of Dallas by purchasing a gift or helping to wrap and sort holiday gifts. Our residents love to share the holidays together and look forward all year to Santa's surprises. It may be a set of pots and pans or a warm jacket that will make their holiday special. If you would like to help the men, women and children living at ASD have a wonderful holiday please contact Alexis Sanchez at 214-941-4411 ext.501 asanchez@aidsdallas.org or Diana Cuellar at 214-942-2697 dcuellar@aidsdallas.org | |
FIRST WEDNESDAY
ON CEDAR SPRINGS 
Wednesday, Nov. 5
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday evening, Nov. 5 will bring us another edition of First Wednesday on Cedar Springs from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This month's theme: "Autumn Fling on the Springs". Drop by the tent outside Buli Cafe, spin the prize wheel for a chance to win cash, great food and fabulous prizes. Shop all the merchants on the street for great bargains and specials. Many of the local retailers will also have wine tasting events and other special perks. There will be tons of Sales, specials and give aways.
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RESOURCE CENTER DALLAS 
ANNUAL FALL
BOOK SALE
Friday, Nov. 7
Saturday, Nov. 8
Fall Used Book and Video Sale Friday & Saturday Nov 7 & 8 at the Phil Johnson Historic Archives & Research Library. The Fall Used Book and Video Sale benefiting the Phil Johnson Historic Archives & Research Library of the Resource Center of Dallas. Donations to the Used Book and Video sale are still being accepted. The Resource Center of Dallas is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible.
The sale will feature a wide selection - Hundreds of books - Bargain Prices. 10 am to 4 pm at the John Thomas Gay & Lesbian Community Center, 2701 Reagan St. (at Brown).
For more information Contact: Sandy Swan, MLS Librarian Phil Johnson Historic Archives & Research Library Resource Center of Dallas 214-540-4451 library@rcdallas.org
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CEDAR SPRINGS SIDEWALK SALE 
Saturday, Nov. 8
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
After the huge success of the April Sidewalk Sale, the Cedar Springs Merchant Association brings back the event on Saturday the 8th. Sales and bargains will flow out into the street throughout the day. Huge Discounts - Great Food - Artists - Pet Adoptions - Give Aways - Music - Big Savings.
The DFW Humane Society will be on hand with some wonderful companions to adopt.
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"PLATINUM PAIR O'DICE" 
Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, Nov. 8
6:00 - 11:00 pm
The Women's Chorus of Dallas will host Gifts & Glitter Gala "Platinum Pair O'Dice" at the Addison Conference Centre and will feature a silent auction, big board auction, casino gaming fun, live performance by The Women's Chorus of Dallas, great food and cash bar.
Auction items include ride in a bi-plane, hand painted Norwegian folk-art cedar chest, sports memorabilia, holiday items, spa packages, overnight stays, travel packages, unique one-of-a-kind items, gift baskets and much, much more! What a great way to support a local arts group while doing some early Christmas Shopping! New this year, the casino will bring the exciting gaming action of Las Vegas without the travel expense!
Event Tickets are $25 in advance and $40 at the door and may be purchased by calling 214-520-7828
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OUT TAKES DALLAS 
10th Anniversary
"Season of Film"
Thursday, Nov. 13 The Annual Lesbian & Gay Film Festival - has announced it's first ever "Season of Film" in place of the traditional 10 day Fall film festival that celebrates it's 10th Anniversary in November. The Festival Board of Director's has chosen to address a myriad of issues that we have encountered over the years by making a radical change to the festival format. Instead of a 10 day festival, the organization intends to provide monthly screenings of film that are of interest to the GLBTQ audience. Beginning on Thursday, November 13th and continuing each second Thursday of the month, OUT TAKES Dallas will screen films that would traditionally be seen at GLBTQ Film Festivals across the country.
OUT TAKES Dallas 10 - "A Season of Film" is presented by The Dallas Voice and The UPS Store at Cedar Springs.
The first quarter films:
Nov 13 - "The World Unseen" at The Inwood - In 1950's South Africa, apartheid is just beginning. Free-spirited Amina has broken all the rules of her own conventional Indian community, and the new apartheid-led government, by running a café with Jacob, her 'coloured' business partner. When she meets Miriam, a traditional wife and mother, their friendship pushes Miriam to question the rules that bind her. When Amina helps Miriam's sister-in-law to hide from the police, a chain of events is set in motion that has far reaching consequences. In a system that divides white from black and women from men, what chance is there for happiness? From overcoming oppression to finding personal freedom, to the hesitant joy of an unexpected love affair, The World Unseen transports the viewer to a vibrant, colourful world that is universal in its themes.
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society 
Violet is a female, spayed Shepherd Mix about 1 year old. This "good girl" is weighing it at about 50 lbs. and is red. She was surrendered to try and find a good home without children.
I am an energetic, playful one-year-old girl who just loves to cuddle. I would happily spend time laying next to you on the couch for some lovin'! I am full of spunk and personality and would do well in a home without children or other pets. If you are looking for a sweet and friendly dog, I'm the girl for you!
If you can adopt Violet 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"
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