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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, Apr. 17
Greetings!
EARTH DAY - APRIL 22
Earth Day -- April 22 -- each year marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.
Among other things, 1970 in the United States brought with it the Kent State shootings, the advent of fiber optics, "Bridge Over Troubled Water," Apollo 13, the Beatles' last album, the death of Jimi Hendrix, the birth of Mariah Carey, and the meltdown of fuel rods in the Savannah River nuclear plant near Aiken, South Carolina -- an incident not acknowledged for 18 years.
At the time, Americans were slurping leaded gas through massive V8 sedans. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. Air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity. Environment was a word that appeared more often in spelling bees than on the evening news.
Earth Day 1970 turned that all around.
On April 22, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment. Denis Hayes, the national coordinator, and his youthful staff organized massive coast-to-coast rallies. Thousands of colleges and universities organized protests against the deterioration of the environment. Groups that had been fighting against oil spills, polluting factories and power plants, raw sewage, toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, the loss of wilderness, and the extinction of wildlife suddenly realized they shared common values.
Find this and more at Earth Day Network.
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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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SUE ELLEN'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY 
Friday, April 17
Friday (17th) will mark the anniversary of Sue Ellen's being in their new location for one year. The party will feature live music with Kari K at 9 pm and Leah Marr at 11:30 pm. Drink specials will be offered all night.
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TAILGATE COOKOUT &
DRAG RACE FUND RAISER 
Saturday, Apr. 18
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Ireaka Leather and the Dallas Independent Volleyball Association presents the2nd Annual Tailgate Cookout & Drag Race Fund Raiser from 3:0 pm to 7:00 pm at Alexandre's, 4028 Cedar Springs Road. All proceeds benefit the Legacy Founder's Cottage.
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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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MADD 6th ANNUAL 5K WALK 
Saturday, Apr. 25
8:30 am
Be a part of Walk Like MADD. Bring everyone you know to MADD's signature walk. Ceremonies begin at 8:30 am with the Walk beginning at 9:00 am. Uptown, near Meyerson Symphony Center, 1000 N.Pearl. Sponsored by MADD and GEICO. More info and regisration online
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OAK LAWN LIBRARY
80TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 
Saturday, Apr. 25
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Help the Oak Lawn Library in these tough economic times! The Library will celebrate it's 80th Anniversary with a Silent Auctin, refreshments and entertainment by the Booker T. Washington String Quartet. All funds raised stay at the Oak Lawn Library!
Event tickets are $20 for individual or $35 for couples. Sponsorships are also available and more Silent Auction items will be taken with advance notice. Let them reserve a space for you! Reply your RSVP to OakLawnAuction@aol.com
This event is sponsored by the Oak Lawn Library Friends.
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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 . |
AIN - BLOOMIN' BALL 
Saturday, April 25
Austin based singer, songwriter, activist, and philanthropist Sara Hickman will be the featured entertainer at AIDS Interfaith Network's annual fundraiser, the Bloomin' Ball...'sowing seeds of hope'.
Hosted by the Westin Park Central Hotel, the VIP reception and silent auction preview begins at 6:00 pm Saturday, April 25, 2009. The Bloomin' Ball opens at 7:00 pm, with the seated dinner and featured entertainment beginning at 8:00 pm. Proceeds from the event benefit the programs of AIDS Interfaith Network (AIN), which support more than 1,700 men, women, children and youth who are living with HIV/AIDS, and make over 20,000 contacts with people who are at-risk of HIV infection to provide life-saving HIV prevention education.
Sponsorship packages are available at the $1,000, $1,750, $2,500, and $5,000 levels, which include a table of 8, and the $10,000 level, which includes 2 tables of 8. Table packages at $800 are also available. Individual tickets are $100 for VIP seating and $75 for premiere seating. Seating is limited at all price levels. Information on sponsorship, securing a table, purchasing tickets, donating to the silent or live auction, or how to become involved is available by contacting Blake M. Peery directly at 214.943.4444 or bpeery@aidsinterfaithnetwork.org and through the AIN website.
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DALLAS PURPLE PARTY 9 
Saturday, May 2
10:00pm - 4:00am
Purple 9 will take place May 1-3 this year with AIDS Services of Dallas as the beneficiary. The Friday night party (May 1) "Purple Hearts" will be at The Lizard Lounge in Deep Ellum with DJ Alyson Calagna. The main event Saturday, "Amethyst" will take place at the House of Blues at Victory Plaza with DJ Tony Moran. Sunday Morning, the after party "Resurrection" can be found at Lift Lounge on Cedar Springs with DJ Eddie Baez. Then, the closing party "Wild Orchid" will happen Sunday Night (may 3) at Purgatory in Deep Ellum with DJ Phil B.
Tickets and pass information along with Hotel and sponsorship info can be found on the website.
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ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK 
Saturday, May 9
10:00pm - 4:00am
Promoter Dannee Phann in conjunction with The Brick Dallas is pleased to announce the 3rd annual "One Night in Bangkok" circuit party-style event to benefit the Turtle Creek Chorale. The fundraiser will be held on the evening of Saturday, May 9 at The Brick, 4117 Maple Avenue. Doors will open at 10:00 pm, and you can dance until 4:00 am to the music of International renowned DJ DeMarko! Tickets for the Saturday night event will be $20 in advance and $30 at the door, with all proceeds of ticket sales going to the Turtle Creek Chorale. Last year, the function raised $15,648.00.
A Friday night VIP and Host Party will be held May 8th from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am at Mickey's, 3851 Cedar Springs Road, where individual Hosts can pick up their Host Packets and party-goers can purchase advance tickets for Saturday night. In-house Friday night DJ Brian Hamric will provide the music for the evening.
On Sunday morning, May 10th, beginning at Midnight, The Club at 2616 Swiss Avenue will sponsor an "After-Party" with DJ Paul Kraft spinning the music until 8:00 am. Special event pricing will be in effect.
An additional Morning Party has been added this year. Joe's Place, adjacent to The Brick, will feature Dallas DJ Aqualight at the Morning Party from 4:00 am to 8:00 am.
Advance tickets can be purchased online or at the following retail outlets: Skivvies, 4001 Cedar Springs Rd., #C; Tapelenders, 3926 Cedar Springs Rd.; and Mickey's, 3851 Cedar Springs Rd. (Friday, May 8 only).
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MICHELOB ULTRA KATY 5K 
Thursday, May 14
6:15 pm
The Michelob Ultra No. 11 Katy 5K is just over a month away! It's time for you to register so you can run, walk or skate the Katy 5K, and then join 5,000 of your closest friends at Katy's Picnic. Registration is $5 for Katy Trail Kids Point-5K Dash, $30 for Katy 5K (members get a discount), and $100 for VIP 5K Registration.
It gets even better. Race registration gets you into the best post-race party in town - Katy's Picnic (It's true! D Magazine said so). Katy's Picnic features almost 50 restaurants all providing free samples of their signature dishes, as well as free Michelob Ultra, craft beers and wonderful wines. Did we mention it's all FREE with race registration?
The Michelob Ultra No. 11 Katy 5K raises money for the completion and maintenance of the Katy Trail's soft-surface pedestrian path. The Katy Trail is Dallas' most popular and important park and recreation facility.
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society 
Snowball is a Domestic Short Hair male that has been neutered. He is about 1 year old weighing in at 7 lbs. His color is white with tabby and reason for surrender: Rescued.
I am just the cutest 1 year old male. I am named Snowball because I am mostly white, but I have a little tabby markings on my forehead. I was rescued from the city shelter by these nice people at the Humane Society. Now I have a second chance to find a loving home where I can become the special cat I am meant to be. Please come and let's get acquainted.
If you can adopt Snowball 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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