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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, Mar. 27
Greetings!
DALLAS JOINS EARTH HOUR 2009
Saturday, March 28
8:30 pm Local Time
Join the thousands of communities around the globe in this effort to raise awareness about climate change...
What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour is 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm (local time) Saturday, March 28, 2009. During this hour, people around the globe will turn out their non-essential lighting in what will be the largest climate event in history. From Amman to Warsaw, city skylines will go dark for one hour as individuals, businesses, government buildings, schools and major landmarks turn out the lights. Who can participate? Anyone! Individuals, businesses, schools, organizations...you name it! If you have a light switch-turn it off for this one hour. Earth Hour's goal is 1 billion participants in 1000 cities around the world. Dallas and Arlington residents throughout their cities are encouraged to turn off their lights for the event. The central focus of Dallas' Earth Hour celebration will be the downtown area - watch the famous Dallas skyline dim. Want to join? Sign up to participate and be counted! Visit http://www.earthhourus.org/ and click on the orange "Sign Up Now" box.
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| CEDAR SPRINGS BENEFIT GALA
HUGE SUCCESS 
The Cedar Springs Beautificaiton Benefit and Gala held this past Friday night at the Round Up was a huge success. Over $15,000.00 was raised from the live and silent auctions to help fund the project to give a 'face-lift' to Cedar Springs Road.
Scott Whittall of Buli Cafe, President of the Merchants Association, passed along this comment: "We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the evening so extraordinary. We cannot not express enough our appreciation to those who donated their time and auction items or both!"
More fund raising activities are planned for the future. You can view a slideshow of the event on the web site.
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| FIRST WEDNESDAY on CEDAR SPRINGS
Wednesday, Apr. 01
6:00 - 9:00 pm 
The Cedar Springs Merchant Association presents the April 2009 installment of First Wednesday this coming Wednesday night. Collect Gold Coins at participating merchants to be entered in the drawing for a FABULOUS gift basket! The more coins you collect, the more chances you have!
Join the merchants on the strip for a fabulous fun-filled evening of entertainment, drinks, food, shopping, free drawings, wine tasting, discounts and more at participating merchants.
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| GLBT JOB EXPO
Bringing diversity to the workplace. Job Expo 2009 will be at the Fincher Building, Cox School of Business (6212 Bishop Blvd.), Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75205. Free parking is available for Expo attendees along Bishop Blvd. Hosted by the Office of Diversity, Cox School of Business, Southern Methodist University.
Job Seekers: Whether you are looking for a better job, re-entering the workforce or you are just starting your career, GLBT Job Expo provides an opportunity to meet with employers looking to hire you.
Employers: Diversity in your business makes sense. By showing that you value and promote diversity demonstrates a commitment that goes beyond market share and employment. GLBT Job Expo provides an opportunity for you to meet and hire eligible candidates eager to make your companies shine.
Have your company be part of the 2009 GLBT Job Expo. Click Here
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VOLUNTEER FOR BLOOMIN' BALL 
Presented by
AIDS Interfaith Network
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| COMPUTER VIRUS EXPECTED
APRIL FOOL'S DAY
Wednesday, Apr. 01
On April Fool's Day (Wednesday, April 1) the Conficker C computer worm is expected to activate. The worm lets a master computer take over infected zombie PCs. It's unclear what the program's author plans to do with all the power.
It is estimated that millions of computer are already infected awaiting for the worm to set in motion.
The most effective precaution is to make sure your computer has the latest updates from Microsoft. Make sure your computer is set to receive automatic updates. Or, in your Internet Explorer browser, click 'tools' then 'windows update'. Users who haven't gotten the latest Windows updates should go to http://safety.live.com if they fear they're infected. | |
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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TURTLE CREEK presents FLIGHT 404 
Saturday, Apr. 04
7:00 pm
Turtle Creek Chorale presents "Flight 404" Non-Stop to Turtle Island at the Frontiers of Filght Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave. at 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 4th. Dance in the aisle, roam the cabin and bid on spectacular items donated by DFW's favorite merchants. This party will feature in-flight excitement, food and beverage service, dancin' and no Federal inspections! Benefiting the Turtle Creek Chorale.
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| ART FOR PEACE & JUSTICE
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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TOAST TO LIFE 
Saturday, Apr. 18
7:00 pm
Save the Date! Saturday, April 18th is the Toast to Life Gala - Savor, Sip, Support. Toast to Life showcases epicurean delicacies presented by Dallas' most exclusive restaurants, and features extraordinary silent and live auction items. VIP reception at 7:00 pm and Gala at 8:00 pm. The event is held at the Fashion Industry Gallery, 1807 Ross Ave. in Dallas.
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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!
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 . | |
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society 
Penelope is a Terrier Mis female that had has not yet been spayed. She is about 1 year old weighing in at 17 lbs. Her color is black and tan and reason for surrender: Owner is ill and can no longer care for her.
Penelope is very sweet. She is good with kids and other pets.
If you can adopt Penelope 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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