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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, Dec. 5
Greetings!
THE HOLIDAYS HAVE ARRIVED!
If you were at First Wednesday on Cedar Springs this past Wednesday night, you know that the Holidays have arrived. Carolers, the Oak Lawn Band playing Christmas music, the lighting of the Cedar Springs Christmas tree and all the shoppers made it an evening full of Holiday Spirit.
Plus, Oak Lawn is quickly becoming festive with Holiday decorations in the Neighborhoods. If you haven't driven by Lee Park recently, it is certainly worth the visit. --- --- --- If you have any events or community news you would like to include in future newsletters, please send us an email with all the info Email Oak Lawn Newsletter here |
| OAK LAWN HOME ROBBERY
Wednesday Morning
An Oak Lawn resident in Perry Heights escaped to his roof during a home invasion Wednesday morning. No one was injured during the break-in and two suspects have been arrested.
Read the full story at DallasNews.com click here - link to story |
PROP 8 "ALL-STAR" VIDEO
If you have been following the Prop 8 ballot measure in California check out the video from a star-studded cast that turned out to produce Marc Shaiman's "Prop 8 - The Musical." It is found exclusively on FunnyOrDie.com
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LOW COST PET VACCINATIONS
Elliott's Hardware
Saturday, Dec. 6
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Is it time to take your pet to the vet for their annual checkup. This Saturday, Vaccination Station of Dallas will holding it's monthly Low Cost Clinic at Elliott's Hardware on Maple Avenue. Rabies and all other vaccinations for dogs and cats will be available along with heartworm testing for dogs and heartworm prevention for dogs and cats. Plus, Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control as well as Revolution will be available at reduced rates. The clinic will offer free engraving of owner's phone number on back of rabies tag.
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PLANET TOY - TOYS IN BOYLAND X 
Saturday, Dec. 6
3025 Main St.
10 pm - 5 am
PLANET TOY - TOYS IN BOYLAND X. 3025 Main St., 10 pm - 5 am. DJ Roland Belmares. Boys4Toys Annual event celebrates it's 10 year anniversary. $20 with new unwrapped toy/$40 without.
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HOTTEST HOLIDAYS AHEAD!
Turtle Creek Chorale
The Byrna Funk Holiday Concert Series
Dec. 7 - 3pm & 8pm
Dec. 10 - 8pm
Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas
Dec. 13 8pm
Ed Landreth Auditorium, Ft. Worth
As global warming causes the North Pole to melt, it's not just polar bears that are looking for a new home.
Join the elves as they tackle a global search to find a new home for Santa's toyshop! Move form humor to holiday favorites as the Turtle Creek Chorale is accompanied by The Herman W. & Amelia H. Lay Family Organ.
Though the North Pole may be warming, it's the beautiful sounds of the TCC that is sure to warm your hearts this holiday season. The TCC will be joined this December with The Women's Chorus of Dallas, The Singing Girls of Texas and Dallas PUMP!, Texas' first youth chorus from within the GLBT community.
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STONEWALL HOLIDAY PARTY 
Monday, Dec. 8
7:00 pm
Mark your calendars now and join us in celebrating our many wins from the Courthouse here in Dallas all the way to the White House. It's been a long year and let's end it right. We invite our members to create their own Holiday Auction Baskets for our Silent Auction or we invite you to bid on the ones that will be at our Party. This year we will be at the wonderful Round Up Saloon which has been so helpful and supportive of Stonewall Democrats throughout this election season. You won't want to miss this party.
Location: Round Up Saloon 3912 Cedar Springs
When: 7:00 PM
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THE WOMEN'S CHORUS OF DALLAS 
Presents "JUBILATION"
Sunday, Dec. 14
2:00 pm
The annual holiday concert will be held in Caruth Auditorium on the SMU Campus. Tickets are available for $20 in advance and $25 at the door. This afternoon concert will have you laughing out loud, joining in the music making and enjoying the beautiful sounds created by The Women's Chorus of Dallas along with our special guest children's choir. Last year's beautiful concert was a sellout, so be sure to order soon to receive the best seats in the house! For more information on event tickets, concert performances or membership in this volunteer chorus, call 214-520-7828 or email twcdoffice@twcd.org |
THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING AUCTION 
benefiting
LEGACY COUNSELING
Sunday, Dec. 14
6:00 pm
Join us for the Christmas Stocking Auction benefiting Legacy Counseling at the Round Up Saloon, 3912 Cedar Springs Rd. on Sunday, Dec. 14. Come preview all stockings in the Parlor Friday (12th) and Saturday (13th). Doors open at 6:00 pm with the Auction beginning at 7:00 pm.
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New Videos Online
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society  Mister is a male, not neutered Domestic Short Hair about 4 months old. He is blue and weighs in about 4 lbs. now. His reason for being in the shelter: born of a stray mom
Mister is very sweet and friendly. He is playful and good with kids.
If you can adopt Mister 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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