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Puppy love
Ever hear someone described as a "dog person?"
There is no doubt that some folks are much more inclined towards having pets than others. They may include hamsters, fish, cats, pigs, birds, even snakes. I knew someone that used to work for me that had most of the above - at one time. But, I think there's a difference between being a pet person and being a dog person. Here's why.
Not everyone may take a liking to hamsters, fish, cats, pigs, birds or snakes. But, I don't know anyone who isn't at least slightly moved by the look of excited exhilaration in the soulful eyes of a dog that is excited to see you. Some may protest otherwise, but I believe everyone, deep down, is a dog person.
 Similar to Jeff Foxworthy's test for determining rednecks, I have a way for someone to figure out if they're a dog person or not. Visit the Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center and experience the feeling of adoring pups rushing into the yard to greet you. They may not know you but they'll be excited to see you. I dare you not to return the feeling. This is where anyone can find their inner dog person. It's certainly where I found mine when visiting the Animal Adoption Center this weekend and letting the pups run around me.
It's also where anyone can find a dog to take home and become a part of their family. We haven't yet, but this little guy came close. If you've not been by the Animal Adoption Center, you really owe it to yourself to take a tour. As a Farmers Branch resident you should be proud of this facility and the people that keep it in tip-top order. Their public hours are from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. Oh, they're still there on Mondays and Wednesdays but those are internal work days where they strive to keep the facility in outstanding shape and care for the animals like they were their own. So, even if you're not interested in a pet right now, drop by the Farmers Branch Animal Adoption Center and see your hometown at work. You may even find out you were more interested than you thought. |
Movie in the Park tries again
BARNEY WOOD ATHLETIC COMPLEX ~ Rained out last weekend, the Farmers Branch Movie in the Park presentation of the Disney-Pixar hit, "Up," has been rescheduled for this Saturday,October 5 with activities beginning at 7 p.m. at the Barney Wood Athletic Complex, adjacent to the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center.
Showtime is dusk and admission is free.
Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information, call 972.247.4607.
  
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FARMERS BRANCH ~ Enticing taste buds as well as open ears, the 2013 edition of the Bloomin' Bluegrass Festival and Chili Cook-Off is coming to the Farmers Branch Historical Park on Friday and Saturday, October 18 & 19.
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Bloomin' Bluegrass Preview with Alan Tompkins
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Bluegrass artists confirmed for this year's free festival include Suzy Bogguss, Ramblin' Rooks, Sierra Hull, Russell Moore & IIIrdTyme Out and the Travelin' McCourys. Music will begin on Friday evening and continue all day Saturday. Admission to the Farmers Branch Historical Park and parking are both free with no ticket required. Concessions will be available.
Gates open Friday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
In addition to the world-class bluegrass entertainment on stage, musicians will be gathering on historic porches and under 100-year-old shade trees for informal jam sessions throughout the festival.
The Chili Cook-Off will return for a second year on Saturday, again featuring chili cooks from around the area vying for the prizes and prestige as part of this growing tradition. More than 30 cooks showed off their creations last year to the assembled crowds that tasted them.
In addition, there will be handmade items available at the open air Arts & Crafts Marketplace and free activities for kids in the KidZone.
The Farmers Branch Historical Park is located at 2540 Farmers Branch Lane, between Denton Drive and Ford Road and a short walk from the Farmers Branch DART Green Line rail station. Free parking will be at the Metrosquare Business Park, two blocks south of the Historical Park on Ford Road with a free shuttle to the gate.
For more information on the event, the entertainment schedule or to volunteer as a chili judge, visit www.bloominbluegrass.com.
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Celebration of Roses invites gardeners for lunch & a show
FARMERS BRANCH ~ With emphasis on the changing nature of the City's gardens, the City of Farmers Branch presents the Celebration of Roses, Saturday, October 19 with activities in the Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch and a slate of expert speakers at Farmers Branch City Hall.
Free onsite registration will be held at the Gussie Field Watterworth Park Pavilion, near City Hall, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Shuttles will be available to transport participants through the various Rose Gardens of Farmers Branch. The bluegrass band, Copper Canyon, will serenade a complimentary lunch.
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Garden party to honor local rose growers
FARMERS BRANCH ~ As part of City Manager Gary Greer's ongoing program for rose beautification of Farmers Branch through individual, residential gardens, an informal Rose Show and Garden Party is planned for participants in October.
Members of the program will receive an engraved bud vase and a rose plant while new members also get a Farmers Branch Rose Garden crest to display at home.
To sign up or for more information about the Rose Gardeners of Farmers Branch, call 972.919.2625 or visit www.fbroses.com.
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Craft Fair to complete the October 19 trifecta of events
 SENIOR CENTER ~ More than 100 crafters and artisans will be on site, selling their handmade items during this year's Craft Fair, set Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Senior Center, 14055 Dennis.
Admission is free with concessions available for sale. Additionally, there will be a shuttle running every 30 minutes between the Craft Fair and the Bloomin' Bluegrass event at the Historical Park. For more information, call 972.919.8740.
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Farmers Branch pictorial history books on sale
FARMERS BRANCH ~ More than a century in the making, 'Farmers Branch: A History in Pictures' has been published and is now available in limited quantities at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. 
"The book is unique in that it not only draws from the archives of the city but from the archives of several local families as well," said Historical Park Superintendent Derrick Birdsall. "This gives a unique perspective of over 170 years of our community's history." The bronze-colored volume features a line art drawing of the historic Gilbert House from the Historical Park on the outside cover. Inside, there are 120 photo-laden pages detailing Farmers Branch history.
Mr. Birdsall said there are a limited number of additional copies available for sale on a first-come, first-served basis, for $50 per copy. For more information, call 972.406.0184.
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Tom Bryson Safety Briefing
This young conductor advises all kids in the barrel train to keep their arms and legs inside the train while its moving. Free rides were available at the National Night Out block party on Austell Parkway at Randy. A total of 31 neighborhoods participated in National Night Out this week, setting a Farmers Branch record. |
Volume 3 | Edition 40 | Number 136 
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of the City of Farmers Branch, TX.
Two-time TAMI Award Winner for Best eNewsletter in Texas
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City Council meeting set tonight
FARMERS BRANCH ~ So that everyone was able to attend National Night Out last night, the Farmers Branch City Council moved their first meeting in October to tonight, Wednesday, October 2.
The regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Farmers Branch City Hall.
  
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Firehouse Theatre presents final weekend of 'Barefoot in the Park'
MANKSE LIBRARY ~ One of Neil Simon's early classics, "Barefoot in the Park," will be presented on stage by the Firehouse Theatre, Friday through Sunday, October 4-6 at the Farmers Branch Manske Library theater.
Friday's show is at 7:30 p.m. while Saturday has two performances, at 2 and at 7:30 p.m. The run concludes on Sunday with a single show at 4 p.m.
The story centers around newlyweds, Paul and Corie Bratter and their experiences with in-laws, neighbors and others in their New York City walkup apartments.
For more information or to reserve tickets, call 972.620.3747 or visit www.thefirehousetheater.com.
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Everyone invited to 1860s Vintage Base Ball game Saturday
HISTORICAL PARK ~ Playing the great game by 1860s rules, members of the Farmers Branch Mustangs Vintage Base Ball team invite the public to join them for a day of play at the Farmers Branch Historical Park. All equipment and uniform jerseys are provided. Please call 972.406.0184.
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Fire Prevention Week proclaimed October 6-12
CITY HALL ~ Continuing an annual rite of autumn, October 6 through 12 has been proclaimed Fire Prevention Week in Farmers Branch, by Mayor BIll Glancy.
"Prevent Kitchen Fires" is the theme of the 2013 campaign, originated by the National Fire Prevention Association and carried out locally by the Farmers Branch Fire Department. Numerous activities are planned during the week, and throughout the month of October including elementary school performances by the Farmers Branch Fire Department clowns known as the Branch Brigade, educational sessions and the always-popular fire prevention poster contest.
For more information, call the Fire Department at 972.919.2640.
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Stargazing planned for Star Party October 8
HISTORICAL PARK ~ High-powered telescopes will be focused on Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, Venus, the Moon and more as part of a Star Party, free and open to the public, on Tuesday, October 8 at the Farmers Branch Historical Park.
Stargazing begins at dusk and will go until about 9 or 9:30 p.m. Volunteers from the Dallas chapter of the Texas Astronomical Society will be on hand to assist with telescope viewing. For more information, call 972.406.0184.
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Senior Center begins health information sessions
SENIOR CENTER ~ Focusing on 'Healthy Literacy,' Texas A&M AgriLife will present a four week educational series on Tuesdays, beginning October 8, at the Farmers Branch Senior Center.
The 10 a.m. sessions will concentrate on 'Lifestyle Choices and Your Health,' 'ABC's of Medicare,' 'Talking to Your Doctor,' and 'Medication Management.'
Admission is free. Call 972.919.8740 for more information.
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Dallas Stars to teach kids hockey in free program
DR PEPPER STARCENTER ~ Designed by local legend, Mike Modano, the Dallas Stars 'Little Rookies' program is offering free hockey instruction for kids ages 4 to 8 on four consecutive Saturdays at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Farmers Branch.
Stars officials say equipment is provided for instruction, along with a free jersey for the kids to keep. Boys and girls are welcome to participate. Visit dallasstars.com/littlerookies.
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OCTOBER
Oct 2
City Council Meeting
Oct 5
Vintage Base Ball game
Movie in the Park
RESCHEDULED FROM SEP 28
Oct 8
Star Party
Oct 18-19
Bloomin' Bluegrass
Oct 19
Chili Cookoff
Senior Center Craft Fair
Celebration of Roses
Oct 26
Halloween in the Park
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VIDEO GALLERY
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Fire Department Dinner Brigade
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Bloomin' Bluegrass Preview with Alan Tompkins
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Aquatic Center Groundbreaking
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Dr. Gilbert's Diary
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Farmers Branch Business: Anything but Usual
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Check the latest weekly report on the five-year reconstruction of Interstate 635 that includes:
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 Farmers Branch Police Officer Richard Willborn chats with a resident at the National Night Out Block Party on Austell Parkway at Randy, Tuesday night. Police Chief Sid Fuller said there were 31 registered NNO parties across the City last night, setting a Farmers Branch record. |
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About the City of Farmers Branch 
An historic community in the geographic center of the DFW Metroplex, Farmers Branch boasts a residential population of 28,800 and a daytime employment population of 66,000. Located on the northwest border of the City of Dallas, the City's 27 parks and lush greenbelts feature nationally-acclaimed, award-winning soccer fields, football facilities as well as baseball and softball complexes. The city's location in the center of the Metroplex and only 15 minutes away from both DFW Airport and Love Field, along with the 2,200 hotel rooms within the city, make Farmers Branch an ideal location for residents and for business. For more information on the City of Farmers Branch, visit farmersbranchtx.gov, visitfarmersbranch.com, lovethebranch.com or call 972.247.3131.
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