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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, June 19
Greetings!
HAPPY JUNETEENTH
Friday, June 19
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
Sunday, June 21
Remember Dad this weekend!
SPOTLIGHT: SPECTRUM MRC Special Event at July First Wednesday
Wednesday, July 1
 Spectrum is a group of people that share an interest in motorcycles and group events. They do what they can for the community and a few local charities by having fundraisers along with "Bike Nights" in the Cedar Springs area twice a month. The members of the club ride all kinds of motorcycles from Sport to cruiser with trips as short as 20 miles to a much as 6000. They like taking short dinner rides in the early evenings during summer to local places and day rides to places like Stevensville for great BBQ and the twisty roads around the Guadalupe River. Their membership boasts over 100 members however about 30 are active with the club. It was formed in 2004 and is involved with the Pride Parade each year. Some members don't even have a cycle but ride often. More rides are planned for the Spring and Fall as well as events all year long.
On July 1st, their "First Wednesday Bike Night" will feature Hamburgers and Hot Dogs from the grill on the front patio of Club TMC from 5-10 pm and will include some great Games and Prizes. You can get information about the club and motorcycle riding along with information about Sam Houston's Secret Santa Project. For more information about Spectrum Motorcycle Riding Club visit the website.
Spectrum Motorcylce Riding Club - another great organization serving our Oak Lawn Community.
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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: Saturday, June 20 - Buddies II
Sunday, June 21 - Illusion's
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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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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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NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY 
Friday, June 26
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Take the Test. Take Control. National Testing Day is Friday, June 26. Nelson-Tebedo Health Resource Center at 4012 Cedar Springs Road will be offering FREE testing for 12 hours (9a-9p). Rapid HIV testing, with results available within an hour, will be offered from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. www.rcdallas.org |
MILLION GAY MARCH OF TEXAS 
Sunday, June 28
2:00 pm
On June 28th all races, creeds, organizations, sexual orientations, genders, religions, allies, and anyone who believes in the cause of equality for all people are invited to march to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.
The Texas march begins at 2pm Sunday June 28th, 2009, at the intersection of Cedar Springs and Knight streets, will proceed from there to Lee Park where we will hear from speakers and enjoy Local LGBT Entertainment.
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TEXAS ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR 
Sunday, June 28
11:00 pm
John Vance proudly presents Texas Entertainer of the Year 2009 at S4's Rose Room @ 11:00 pm. Starring Nadine Hughes, Tasha Kohl, Dee Ranged, Nina West, Erica Andrews and Savion SimpsonBeach. Categories include Presentation, Evening Wear, On-Stage Q&A and Talent. Winner wins $1500 in Cash Prizes and more. Check website for complete details and entry infomration.
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FIRST WEDNESDAY on CEDAR SPRINGS 
Wednesday, July 1
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Time is approaching for another fascination night on the strip. July's edition of First Wednesday is set for July 1st from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Participating merchants on Cedar Springs Road will feature specials, closeouts, wine tasting, fashion shows, games and giveaways out on the street, and much more!
Check the web site for continuous updates.
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Pet of the Week
DFW
Humane Society
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Kitties Special 
In honor of National Shelter Cat Month, the DFW Humane Society is offering discounted adoption fees on all cats and kittens.
The promotion, good for the entire month of June, offers a $25 adoption fee for any cat one-year-old or older that have already been altered.
The June sale also features a "two-furr-one" sale on same-sex kittens. The $100 adoption fee includes spaying and neutering both kittens when they reach the appropriate age.
In addition to spaying and neutering, both adoption fees include leukemia testing, FVRCP vaccination, general deworming, microchip placement and enrollment, free exam with veterinarian of choice within 10 days of adoption, and a temporary transportation carrier.
The non-promotional fee for cat and kitten adoptions at the DFW Humane Society is $85, making savings during National Shelter Cat Month $60 for cats and $70 for the two kittens.
"Put a Paw Print in Your Heart"
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