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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, June 5
Greetings!
VOICE OF PRIDE KICKS OFF Throughout June
 Voice of Pride 2009 sponsored by the Dallas Tavern Guild is under way! 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.
Here are the competitions for this week:
Sunday, June 7 - Pekers
Tuesday, June 9 - Havana
Wednesday, June 10 - JR's Bar & Grill
Thursday, June 11 - Round Up Saloon
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| ROBBERY AND KILLING IN OAK LAWN
OVER $1.00
As reported by FOX4 News,,,
Police say a couple of thieves robbed two men and only got $1 between them, but that didn't stop them from killing one of the victims. The shooting happened at 10:30 p.m. at the Town Club Apartments in the 2400 block of Arroyo Ave., near Maple and Wycliff Aves.
Witnesses say the 43-year-old Jose Luis Aguirre and his friend had just parked their minivan at the apartments, but before they could get out, two men approached the van.
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MOMMIE QUEEREST 
Opening Tonight (Friday)
June 5 - June 28
July 9 - July 12
Thursdays - Sundays 8:00 pm
Uptown Players present "Mommie Queerest" at The Rose Room in S4, starring - Coy Covington, Kevin Moore, Chad Peterson and Paul J. Williams. Written by Jamie Morris. Directed by Andi Allen. Featuring an all-male cast of four, tells the now-famous story of movie star Joan Crawford and her tumultuous relationship with adopted daughter Christina. This hilarious parody of the film classic "Mommie Dearest". The box office and front doors to S4 open at 7pm and priority seating begins at that time. General admission seating begins at 740pm. All seats are general admission however season ticket holders get priority seating between 7 pm and 7:40 pm.
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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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BULI BALL TEAM CAR WASH 
Saturday, June 6
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Get your car clean and help out the Buli Ball Team on Saturday from 10-3 in the Round Up Parking Lot.
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2009 DFW GAYLA PROM 
Saturday, June 6
7:00 pm
Resource Center Dallas presents the 2009 DFW Gayla Prom "Masquerade Ball" from 7:00 pm to Midnight in the Owens Art Center at SMU. The Gayla Prom is for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered youth and allies ages 14-22. All attendees must show a photo ID at the door.
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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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ENCORE! - TURTLE CREEK CHORALE 
Wednesday, June 10
7:30 pm
Turtle Creek Chorale presents the small ensemble "Encore!" with special guests Amy Stevenson, Jenny Thurman and Dallas PUMP! at Theatre Three, 2800 Routh St # 168. Tickets are $15 each. Call Theatre Three Box Office 214-871-3300.
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CELEBRATE AMERICA! - TCC 
Thursday, June 25
8:00 pm
"Celebrate America!" with special guests, The United States Army Chorus and the Dallas Wind Symphony at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Join Honorary Co-Chairs Tom Leppert and Nancy Brimher as we create a stirring tribute to our Great Land. Tickets are going fast! Call 877-SING-TCC or online.
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society 
Hillary is a Domestic Short Hair female that not been spayed. She is about 8 weeks old weighing in at 2 lbs. right now. She is Black and White. Reason for surrender: Came in with a litter.
Hillary is very sweet and friendly. She is good with other cats.
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"
The DFW Humane Society is having a Garage Sale on Saturday (June 6th) from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm to help the pets of the shelter. Items for donation will be accepted until 10:00 am
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