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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, June 12
Greetings!
STORMS HIT DALLAS
Several Oak Lawn Residents are still without power, even 24-36 hours after the storm event. If you are experiencing outage issues, please contact Oncor...
DTV IS HERE ! Are You Ready?
 Today is the day for transition from analog to digital television. If you get your TV signal from any service like cable or satellite, you don't have to do anything. But, if you receive your signal using a home mounted antenna or rabbit ears, you will need either a new digital ready tv or a converter box.
If you need help with the transition or have any questions, you can find all the answers here:
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VOICE OF PRIDE CONTINUES 
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:
Tuesday, June 16 - Alexandre's
Wednesday, June 17 - Dallas Eagle
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MOMMIE QUEEREST 
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.
Performance Schedule:
June 5 - June 28
July 9 - July 12
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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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PSSA SWITCH HITTERS BALL 
Sunday, June 14
7:00 pm
The Pegasus Slowpitch Softball Association presents the 2009 Switch Hitters Ball at the Round Up Saloon. Great Entertainment! It's like "Damn Yankees" on stage, played by local teams. Club opens at 6:00 pm
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DADDY AUCTION 
Sunday, June 14
8:00 pm
Join the gang at Dallas Illusions, Maple @ Throckmorton, for a Daddy Auction benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas. The bidding begins at 8:00 pm.
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GULFCOAST LEATHER CONTESTS 
Friday, June 19
Saturday, June 20
Dallas Eagle (2515 Inwood Rd., #107) presents the GULFCOAST LeatherSIR, boy, Woman, BootBlack Contests: June 19 & 20, 2009. Competitors compete for the titles of "GulfCoast LeatherSIR, Leatherboy, Leather Woman and Community BootBlack" in preparation for International Competitions in San Francisco in Oct. - Friday is "Meet & Greet" fundraiser, Step down Speeches, Contestant Introductions & Number Draw; Woman's Speeches & Fantasies & Bootblack Speeches, w/ Leather Image. - Saturday: Noon Interviews; 8pm Contestant re-Intro's; SIRS & boys speeches, Fantasies, Leather Image; and the ever favorite "Jock Wear / SLUT Wear".
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GAYBINGO 
Saturday, June 20
5:00 pm
Gaybingo is every third Saturday (except April and December) in The Rose Room at S4, 3911 Cedar Springs, Dallas 75219 -- in the heart of Oak Lawn. Doors open at 5PM. Games start at 6PM. Pre-sold tickets get first entry when the doors open. Next Gaybingo: Gaybingo Showgirls - Critics agree. "This event is a must-see!"
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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 
Elvis is a Shepherd/Corgi Mix male that not been neutered. He is about 12 weeks old weighing in at 15 lbs. right now. He is Brown in color. Reason for surrender: Came in with a litter.
Elvis is very sweet and friendly. He is good with other dogs.
If you can adopt Elvis 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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