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Oak Lawn Newsletter - Friday, August 14
Greetings!
VOICE OF PRIDE FINALS
 Sunday, August 16
8:00 pm
The highly anticipated night has finally arrived. Sunday night, Voice of Pride 2009 sponsored by the Dallas Tavern Guild, will hold it's final round in the Rose Room. 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.
This year's finalist are: Mel Arizpe, Greg Castillo, Melissa Dorn, Michael Gasparro, Juliana Jeffrey, Angie Landers, Robert Olivas, Jennifer Paghi, Christine Pradia, Carlos Saenz, Eric Way and Spencer West.
Doors will open at 6:30 and there is a $5 cover charge with all proceeds going to the Dallas Tavern Guild Beneficiaries. TABLES AVAILABLE FOR
FINAL NIGHT For reservations, email chris@caven.com Major Credit Cards accepted www.dallastavernguild.org
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PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL
APPLICATION DEADLINE TODAY
Friday, August 14
The Dallas Pride Parade has extended the application deadline for both Parade Entries and Festival Vendors thru today!
If your business or organization would like to have an entry in this year's parade or have a vendor booth at the festival in Lee Park, then you still have time. NO LATE FEES being assessed to the late filings. For more information, or do download applications, visit the web site. www.dallasprideparade.com |
TURTLE CREEK CHORALE e-FUNDRAISER 
3 Ways to Give
3 Ways to Win
The Raffle - For every $25 donated, you receive one chance to win 2 round trip tickets* on American Airlines. Donate $100 and your name is entered a whopping FOUR times!
Dollar-for-Dollar - The easiest match game ever played! Thanks to an anonymous donor, and with the help of the TCC Board of Directors, every dollar you give will be matched dollar-for-dollar (max of $20,000).
The Silent Auction - Take eight (8)of your friends to Hector's On Henderson for a 5-course chef's tasting dinner! Be the highest donor on this specific e-fundraising campaign and win. Be creative in your giving and make this silent auction item yours to win.
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DOUBLE COUPONS UP TO $1.00
Saturday, Aug. 15
Grab the scissors and start clipping! This Saturday only (15th), Kroger will be doubling coupons valued between
50 cents and $1.00.
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GAY BINGO 
Saturday, Aug. 15
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. You must be 21+ to attend to Gaybingo. This month's theme: Pit Stop Gaybingo - The finish line has a Rainbow flag. Purchase tickets herewww.rcdallas.org |
WRECKIN' CREW FUNDRAISER 
Saturday, Aug. 15
8:00 - 11:00 pm
Help send the Wreckin' Crew to the 2009 NAGAAA World Series. The fundraiser will be from 8-11 pm on Saturday the 15th at Dallas Woodys. There will be a 50/50 Raffle plus Jello Shots and Drink Specials.
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MATT'S 49th BIRTHDAY PARTY
A 'BACK TO SCHOOL' BENEFIT 
Saturday, Aug. 15
9:00 pm - Mid
That's where that look comes from! Help Matt celebrate his 49th Birthday Saturday, August 15th at Dallas Woody's (4011 Cedar Springs). No Gifts. Please bring a "Back To School" item for the kids. List available at the bar.
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MISS GAY ILLUSIONS AMERICA PAGEANT 
Saturday, Aug. 15
On Saturday night, it's the Miss Gay Illusions America Pageant at Illusions (Maple @ Throckmorton). Contact the club for details.
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MR & MISS TRADING FACES SHOW 
Saturday, Aug. 15
Sunday, Aug. 16
8:00 pm
A bevy of entertainers will be on hand at the Dallas Eagle for the Mr. & Miss Trading Faces Show with Jeff Germany and the "United Court of the Lone Star Empire." Benefiting the Food Pantry, part 1 will be on Saturday night (15th) and part 2 will be on Sunday night (16th). The show begins at 8 pm both nights.
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BOW-WOW LUAU 
Sunday, Aug 16
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Make plans for the Bow-Wow Luau featuring Deborah Vial for the benefit of the following dog rescue organizations - Tzu Zoo Rescue, DFW Pug Rescue and Operation Kindness on Sunday, August 16 from 2-6 pm at Sue Ellen's (3014 Throckmorton). All will be on hand with pups looking to be adopted. There will be a Free cookout with drink specials.
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ASD PAMPERED CHEF PARTY 
Sunday, Aug. 16
Help ASD and get New Kitchen and Cooking Goodies! Debbie Duncan is hosting a Pampered Chef Party for friends of AIDS Services of Dallas at her home and you are invited to participate.
Pampered Chef offers high quality kitchen and entertaining items for your home. Beautiful bamboo plates, santoku knives, stoneware, cookbooks to pastry cutters are a few of the many items available. While Debbie's friends will be shopping at her home on August 16, you are invited to shop here on-line: Order Here
15% of the total sales will be donated to ASD to support the 2010 No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party, which will be held on March 27, 2009.
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WEDNESDAY SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT 
Wednesday, Aug. 19
8:45 pm
Every Wednesday Night thru the Summer on the TMC Patio at 8:45 pm.
The movie on August 5 will be
"Brokeback Mountain".
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BULI BOYS FUNDRAISER & PARTY 
Saturday, Aug. 22
8:00 - 11:00 pm
The Buli Boys are 2009 NAGAAA World Series bound. Join them for a fundraiser and party at Dallas Woody's on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 8-11 pm.
There will be a 50/50 Raffle plus Jello Shots and all the cute Buli Boys you can handle.
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DIVA DALLAS DRAFT PARTY 
Sunday, Aug. 23
5:00 - 7:00 pm
The Dallas Independent Volleyball Association will be holding their 2009 Draft Party at Woody's on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 5-7 pm.
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HRC SUPER FRUIT BOWL 
Sunday, Aug. 30
2:00 pm
Join us for this friendly event where you can show your super bowling skills on the lanes and reveal your true identity while doing so. We will have Best and Worst Contests, a silent auction, and other fun things!
Sunday, August 30
1:00 p.m. Check-in
2:00 p.m. Bowling
4:45 p.m. Awards
USA Bowl
10920 Composite Dr.
Dallas, TX 75220
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CRIME WATCH
MEETING
Wednesday, Aug. 19
NOON
Oak Lawn Library
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| Pet of the Week
DFW Humane Society 
Maverick is a Berman female that is spayed. She weighs about 12 lbs. and is Seal in color. She is about 6-7 year old. Her reason for surrender: Found as stray.
You MUST come by and see me because I am extremely pretty. I am a 6-7 year old spayed female Berman. I was brought in as a stray. I love to be snuggled and loved. PLEASE come on by and let's meet, you won't be sorry because I am one in a million.
Cat Adoption fee of $85.00 includes: Spay/Neuter, Leukemia test, FVRCP Vaccination, General deworm, Microchip, Microchip Enrollment, Free Exam at Vet within 10 days of adoption and a Temporary carrier to transport.
If you can adopt Maverick and give her 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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