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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, May 29
Greetings!
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!
Here are some of the bargains and merchant events:
~ SKIVVIES - Special selection of Jocko underwear, just $6 each. Lots of Final Markdowns on a huge selection of mixed underwear styles.
~ TAPELENDERS - Final markdowns on a big selection of DVD's,
calendars, gifts, glassware and other specialty items.
~ NUVO - Savings on all items outside of 50% or more. Great savings on featured items inside the store, too.
~ HUNKY'S - Daily Special Combo --- Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger, French Fries, and a 16oz Drink for $6.25. We now have a Buffalo Cheeseburger served with French Fries for $8.50. Now open Saturday night til 12 Midnight
~ BULI CAFE - Sidewalk Cafe on Saturday, May 30. Dine under the Buli tents among the Sidewalk Sale Shoppers. Enjoy full table service and a FREE dessert with every two panini or salad meals ordered.
~ UNION JACK - 15% off all New Swimwear
~ The Dylan on Cedar Springs is now leasing.
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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 | |
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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Wii BOWLING & SHOW 
Saturday, May 30
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join DICDT 2009 for some Wii Bowling, 50/50 drawing and a show at Dallas Illusion's (Maple @ Throckmorton) from 3:00 - 7:00 pm. A show will follow at 8:00 pm. High score for bowling wins $50 cash. Wii bowling entry is $5 for 2 games. 50/50 drawing is 10 tickets for $5. Benefits Dallas Invitational Columbus Day Tournament.
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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.
Here are some of the specials that we know about so far:
~ NUVO - 20% Off All Purchases Over $100 5-9pm ~ HUNKY'S - $2.50 LongNeck Beers ALL DAY.Daily Combo - $6.25 Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, French Fries, 16oz Tea or Soft Drink ~ JR'S - New First Wednesday Special: $3.00 - Well drinks, Call drinks, Premium drinks and domestic beer. ~ SUE ELLEN'S - New First Wednesday Special: $3.00 - Well drinks, Call drinks, Premium drinks and domestic beer. ~ TMC - (open Thursday through Sunday)
~ Spectrum Motorcycle Club - Games and great food from 6-9 pm ... They will be cooking and playing games for fun prizes, raising money for Local Charities and the kids at Sam Houston Elementary.
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| JOHN THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 6
This year's garage sale benefiting the John Thomas Scholarship Fund is June 6 at White Rock Community Church. Donations can be dropped off on Friday, June 5 between 5:30-8:30 pm. If you have additional questions, contact Dan Godfrey at dgodfrey@blacktie.org .
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DALLAS WOODY'S TURNABOUT 
Sunday, June 7
9:00 pm
KLUV 98.7 Radio and Ultimat Vodka present Dallas Woody's Turnabout. Raffle prizes and Special performances. All proceeds benefit AIDS Interfaith Network. Dallas Woodys, 4011 Cedar Springs Rd.
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| BLACK TIE DINNER LAUNCH PARTY
Thursday, June 11
6:30 - 8:30 pm
BTD Launch Party June 11, at Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Chaparral Room, 406 North Olive Street. This ain't your Mama's Launch Party! Host Kellie Rasberry from Kiss FM, DJ Micah B, and Comedienne, S-N-L and Seinfeld Writer Carol Leifer start the official countdown to the Dinner on October 3, 3009. Leifer shares thoughts from her book "When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win: Reflections On Looking In The Mirror." Complimentary self-parking, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, and cash bar. Launch Party generously underwritten by UT Dallas and Via Viente. Come learn about BTD's new and improved online Table Captain Process. Need more info? Contact mlemons@blacktie.org
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'THE GREAT GATSBY' 
Sunday, June 14
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Please join us for an afternoon of live music, fine cuisine and cocktails! "Get Your Flap On!" Benefiting the client service programs of AIDS Interfaith Network.
Event will be held at Union Station, 400 So. Houston St located in downtown Dallas. $75 per person. For more information on the event, sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, please visit the AIN web site or contact Blake M. Peery at bpeery@aidsinterfaithnetwork.org
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society 
Paco is a Chihuahua male that not been neutered. He is about1 year old weighing in at 4 lbs. right now. He is Tan and White, Reason for surrender: Found as a stray.
"Aren't I a precious little love bug?! I am a 1 year old Chihuahua guy who arrived as a stray. I enjoy hanging out with people and other animals. I especially liking getting all the attention I deserve!! After I am neutered, I will be good to go! Come by and let's meet!"
If you can adopt Paco Uno 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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