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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, May 22
Greetings!
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 25
ENERGY STAR SALES TAX HOLIDAY
Memorial Day Weekend
May 23 - 25, 2009
During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products. The 2009 Energy Star sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day).
The products qualifying for the exemption are:
air conditioners priced under $6,000 (room and central units)
clothes washers (but not clothes dryers*)
ceiling fans
dehumidifiers
dishwashers
light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent)
programmable thermostats
refrigerators priced under $2,000.
*Because most dryers use similar amounts of energy, Energy Star does not label clothes dryers.
Qualifying products will display the Energy Star logo, which may appear on the appliance, the packaging or the Energy Guide label. Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Earning the Energy Star means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by these two federal agencies.
There is no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this sales tax holiday, and an exemption certificate is not required.
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CONGRATS DALLAS VOICE ON 25
A big congatulations goes out to the Dallas Voice for 25 years of service to Dallas and the North Texas GLBT community. Pick up your copy of this "Memoriable" edition today at your favorite community retailer, outlet or club.
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VOICE OF PRIDE 2009 
Schedule Released
Begins Wednesday, June 03
Voice of Pride 2009 sponsored by the Dallas Tavern Guild has released the schedule of contests This is a competition to find the best singing voices in Dallas. 15 Preliminary events will take place starting the first week in June. Two Elimination Rounds will narrow the field to 24, who would move on to the Semi-Finals. Semi-Finals would be held in July at the Round-up Saloon. The competition would narrow the competition to 12 at this level. Finals would be in August at the Rose Room and would have the 12 finalists compete. It is open to all live vocalists. It will be open to persons who perform live professionally and only exclude those who are currently making a living as a singer. It does not exclude those who have performed professionally in the past. It only excludes those who currently earn their living by singing. The top five finalists win cash prizes and the winner gets $3,000 plus a trip for two to Hawaii courtesy of Delta Airlines and Orbitz Gay Travel. See the complete line-up of competitions here www.dallastavernguild.org | |
 MISS GAY USofA PAGEANT
Finals Night
Friday, May 22
The Miss Gay USofA 2009 Pageant is having the Finals tonight at the Dallas Sheraton Convention Center. Tickets are now on sale for the event ranging from $40 to $75.
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CAR WASH benefiting RAGE SOFTBALL 
Saturday, May 23
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Get a great, clean car and help the Rage Softball team raise money. In the Round Up Saloon Parking Lot.
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MAKEUP and MAYHEM LIVE ART AUCTION
MILLION GAY MARCH 
Saturday, May 23
7:00 - 10:00 pm
The Makeup and Mayhem live art auction will be pulling together the talent of our community to help benefit the Million Gay March of Texas. There will be works of art in a variety of mediums for purchase, all original pieces by local artisans and artists as well as a silent auction for some great items!
The infamous Ivana Tramp will be our live auctioneer and performer! A night of wine, laughs and smart sassy fun!
The goal of this event is to empower the community, both straight and gay, to become involved in the fight for equality and to have to tools to be able to stand and fight against bigotry and fear. At the Rorschach Gallery, 518 W. Davis St. in the Artisan's Collective.
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ANDREW CHRISTIAN FASHION SHOW 
Saturday, May 23
Meet Andrew Christian at Union Jack on Cedar Springs Saturday from 2-4 pm. Check out (and enter) the "Show Your Underwear" contest. Andrew will be the judge. Win a $50 Union Jack Gift Card.
Later on, at 11:00 pm, be on hand for the AC Fashion Show at Rush Bar on Lemmon Ave.
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AIN SOCK HOP SHOW 
Saturday, May 23
8:00 pm
Julie & Wayne Davis of the "United Court of the Lone Star Empire" present their "SOCK HOP Show" at 8pm, to benefit A.I.N. (Aids Iinterfaith Network).
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| DALLAS LESBIAN FESTIVAL
Sunday, May 24
3:00 pm
Benefiting Dress for Success. Doors at 3:00 pm. Featuring Deborah Vial on the Main Floor, plus Anton Shaw, Cial Bella, The Dolly Rots, The Action Design and The Michelle Johnson Band. Limited number of discount advance tickets on sale now! Only $10 at the door. $8 in advance. Live music all day and into the night with six hot acts on Sue Ellen's cool main floor!
The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Sposored by our friends at the Warwick Melrose Hotel, conveniently located at the corner of Oak Lawn and Cedar Springs. They're offering special DLF room rates! Dial 214.521.5151
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NYFD-DFD BASEBALL TOURNAMENT 
Sunday, May 24 -
Monday, May 25
What's better than firemen in uniform? How about firemen in baseball uniforms? The New York Fire Department will be in town to take on the Dallas Fire Department in some charity baseball games at Reverchon Park this weekend.
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OAK LAWN UMC GARAGE SALE 
Friday, May 29 -
Saturday, May 30
Oak Lawn UMC will have a Garage Sale Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please stop by to find some treasures! The Garage Sale will be outside on the lawn of Oak Lawn UMC. Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and Cedar Springs at 3014 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219 Questions? Call 214-521-5197 or email Rev. Kerry Smith at kerry.smith@olumc.org
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CEDAR SPRINGS SIDEWALK SALE 
Saturday, May 30
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join the merchants on the strip for another great Sidewalk Sale event on Saturday, May 30th from 10 am to 5 pm. The street will be alive with sales tents and fun activities all day! Join us for savings galore!
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MISS PSSA 2009 
Sunday, May 31
6:00 pm
Pegasus Slowpitch Softball Association presents the Miss PSSA 2009 Pageant at the Round Up Saloon. Doors open at 6:00 pm with pageant at 7:00 pm. $5.00 Cover Charge. "Who'll clean up the competition and be crowned Queen?"
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DALLAS MARCH FOR EQUALITY FUNDRAISER 
Sunday, May 31
6:00-10:00 pm
Help the Million Gay March Texas, remember Stonewall and embrace the transgender community at a Dallas March for Equality Fundraiser on Sunday, May 31 at The Bronx from 6-10 pm. Live Performances by Anton Shaw, Denise Lee and Gary Floyd. Tickets will be available at the door or in advance at 214-906-0142 or 214-521-5821. Sponsored by United Community Atainst Gay Hate.
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FIRST WEDNESDAY on CEDAR SPRINGS 
Wednesday, June 3
6:00-9:00 pm
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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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society 
Comet is a Terrier Mix male that been neutered. He is about 2 years old weighing in at 18 lbs. right now. He is Red and White, Reason for surrender: Found as a stray. "Look at my cute ears! My name is Comet and I am a 2 year old Terrier mix guy that was found as a stray. I love bouncing around the yard, playing with every one! Especially keeping up with the kids! I am as sweet as a look, I promise!"
Comet has heartworms and we are trying to raise $160.00 to have him treated. If you can help, please donate to our Angel Fund in his name. Comet will complete his heartworm treatment and be ready for adoption on 05/22/09.
"Put a Paw Print in Your Heart"
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