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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, Mar. 13
Greetings!
First Day of Spring!
CEDAR SPRINGS BEAUTIFICATION
BENEFIT AND GALA
The Cedar Springs Merchant Association is holding a benefit Gala and Auction at the Round Up Saloon to raise money for helping to finance the beautification project along Cedar Springs Road. The City of Dallas will be matching all money raised for the project which includes lighted entry arches near the Melrose Hotel and on the other end at the Library, enhanced street lighting, banner poles, park benches, new cobblestone siedwalks and palm trees. This is the first event with many to come. During the evening, the 3D Architectural rendering of "The Strip on Cedar Springs" will be unveiled.
The Gala begins with a catered reception and preview party for VIPs from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. The live auction will be held from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. A ticketed Silent Auction will also be featured along with an underwear fashion show and good food, great drinks, exciting auction items, and wonderful entertainment. . Reserved table seating for 4 is available at $100 per table which includes table service from the underwear models, a bottle of Champagne, entry to the VIP preview and reception, and a VIP gift. Contact the Round Up Saloon at 214-522-9611 for details. --- --- --- 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 |
BLACK TIE DINNER ONLINE AUCTION
MEXICO CRUISE - APRIL 18-25 
Experience the best of Mexico's Pacific coast onboard the spectacular 2200 guest Norwegian Star sailing from Los Angeles, CA. This cruise has been graciously donated by Concierge Travel and RSVP Vacations.
Bidding begins via email on March 18 at 8:00 am and closes March 25 at noon. Starting bid is $500. Visit blacktie.org to place bids and follow the bidding; highest bids will be posted (without identifying the bidders) several times daily on the site. Only email bids will be accepted.
Winner will be determined based upon highest bid received no later than noon on Wednesday March 25, 2009. For questions, contact jsherman@blacktie.org . Winner will need to complete auction purchase with a valid credit card within 24 hours of the close of the "online" auction. Travel dates are April 18-25, 2009. |
VOLUNTEER FOR BLOOMIN' BALL 
Presented by
AIDS Interfaith Network
YOU can make a difference... We need YOU to Volunteer for The 2009 Bloomin' Ball...sowing seeds of hope. Be part of creating a special event that benefits the programs of AIN. Every volunteer hour counts- So please join us! Volunteers are needed for the following days: Friday, Apr. 24 ~ Afternoon and Evening Shifts Saturday, Apr. 25 ~ Morning, Afternoon & Evening Sunday, Apr. 26 ~ Morning Shifts For more information on available Volunteer Positions for this special weekend , please email bpeery@aidsinterfaithnetwork.org or phone 214-943-4444.
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TEXAS BEAR ROUND-UP 
Thrusday, Mar. 19 -
Saturday, Mar. 22
Texas Bear Round-Up (TBRU) is an amazing and fun event that is organized and planned by the Dallas Bears. The host hotel for this year's evnet is the Crowne Plaza.
The Dallas Bears is a Social and Service Organization serving the Greater Dallas area. Our diverse members and friends volunteer each year to produce TBRU. This is our 14th TBRU and we hope you will join us March 19-22, 2009 for a great event.
The Dallas Bears are excited to present to you TBRU 14 "Men at Work". For more information on registration costs and packages, as well as to find out how to register, please visit the web site.
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GAY BINGO 
Saturday, Mar. 20
5:00 pm
Gaybingo is every third Saturday (except April and 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: Pageant Gaybingo - Vaseline smiles and Celebrity judges. Online ticket sales for March Pageant Gaybingo have ended. Some seating will be available at the cash window on the night of the event when the doors open at 5pm. Gay Bingo web site at RCDallas.org |
GARAGE SALE TO BENEFIT
OAK LAWN LIBRARY
Saturday, Mar. 21
Reverchon Rec. Center
There will be a community Garage Sale at the Reverchon Rec Center on Saturday. Proceeds benefit the Oak Lawn Library. |
THROUGH THE EYES OF OUR CHILDREN 
Saturday, Mar. 21
Oak Lawn Library
Oak Lawn Library Friends and Preservation Link, Inc. present an exhibit on display at the Oak Lawn Library beginning March 21. "Through the Eyes of Our Children" allows us to view photographs made by students from DISD's Area 2, including students from Charles Rice Learning Center, Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center, H S Thompson Learning Center, Pearl C Anderson Middle Learning Center, and Lincoln High School.
Embarking on personal journeys of discovery, these students use photography to convey their perceptions and ideas about the neighborhood, and the broader community, in which they live.
For more information on Preservation LINK Inc. call the library on (214) 670-1359.
Or visit the web site.
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BUTTERFLY BOOGIE - 5K 
Saturday, Mar. 28
7:00 am
2009 Butterfly Boogie - 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. 1-mile race, 8:30 a.m. 5K - Benefiting the World Craniofacial Foundation. Under Armor dry-fit shirts to the first 1,800 at packet pick up. The Butterfly Boogie soars through the Katy Trail, beginning and ending in Reverchon Park. To register, stop by Luke's Locker to pick up an entry form. or visit the web site.
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DEEP ELLUM GOSPEL BRUNCH 
Sunday, Mar. 29
10:30 am & 1:00 pm
Hope for Peace & Justice presents Deep Ellum Gospel Brunch featuring Denise Lee, Gary Floyd and Friends. Feed your body and your soul with a sumptuous spread of southern brunch delicacies and roof-raising, hand-clapping, toe-tapping music from Gospel to Broadway. The event will be held at Excuses Extreme Café, 3025 Main Street.
Two Seatings: 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. / $35 per person. Limited Seating. Benefiting Art for Peace & Justice.
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ART EXHIBITION Thru April 10
Art for Peace and Justice presents a Collector's Art Exhibition. "Eric Trich: omg!" to showcase the early work of an extraordinary young artist. Ongoing thru Arpil 10th at the Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs Rd.
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CEDAR SPRINGS ART FEST 
Saturday, Apr. 25
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
THE CEDAR SPRINGS MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION proudly presents the first annual CSMA Art Fest in 2009. As part of a community outreach to local artists and beautification efforts, we proudly welcome you to be part of this creative event. Our goal is to feature up to 200 artists who will exhibit, sell and take orders on their original works in a multitude of mediums. Only original materials, limited editions non commercial non imported materials are permitted. Other mediums subject to approval.
Location: Cedar Springs, between Regan and Throckmorton to Dickason (barricaded)
App Deadline: March 25th, 2009, 4pm.
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THE WOMEN'S CHORUS OF DALLAS
PRESENTS "NOMINATION" 
Saturday, Apr. 25
7:00 pm
The Women's Chorus of Dallas is proud to present "Nomination" on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 7PM. The spring pops concert will be held at Northaven United Methodist Church. Tickets are available for $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Contact our office to learn about our Friends & Family discount!
Our annual pops concert will be filled with audience nominated favorites including Sister Act Medley, Wicked Medley and Let the River Run. The second half of the concert will feature the world premier of a newly commissioned work, Music in You. The work, with Lyrics by Pamela Tomlinson and Music by Joseph Martin, features seven songs based on diversity themes.
For more information on event tickets, concert performances or membership in this volunteer chorus, call 214-520-7828 or email twcdoffice@twcd.org or visit our website at www.twcd.org . |
HRC 2009 FAIRWAY TO EQUALITY 
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sunday, June 7
12:00 Noon
Mark your calendars and join us for the best women's golf event in Dallas! The Humane Rights Campaign presents the 2009 Fairway to Equality Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 7 with a shotgun start at Noon. The event will be held at Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Rockwall. Early bird registration is $100 per player until May 22, so sign up soon! Individual registrations after May 22 are $125. There are also many sponsorship opportunities, from tee signs to naming rights.
Not a golfer or a sponsor of the event? There are many other ways to get involved! Complete information on registering or how to help are online.
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society 
Bam Bam is a Pomeranian male that had his neutering scheduled for the 18th, and will be ready to go home. He is about 2-3 years old weighing in at 15 lbs. His color is blonde and reason for surrender: Found as a stray.
Bam Bam is very sweet and active. He is good with kids but prefers a home without other pets. He will be ready for adoption after his neuter on March 18th.
If you can adopt Bam Bam 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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