Dallas Help the Homeless Walkathon - November 14, 2009
8:00a.m. - noon
Thousands of walkers, runners and joggers will take steps to end homelessness in Dallas at the 3rd Annual Help the Homeless WalkAThon & 5K. New this year is the addition of a 5K Run through Downtown Dallas. In addition, there will be a family fun walk, food, music and other fun activities.
Proceeds from this year's WalkAThon & 5K will be used to support Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance (MDHA), operators of The Bridge: Dallas' Way Back Home. People experiencing homelessness access opportunities at The Bridge, the area's only centralized multi-service campus for care and housing.
Whether you walk as an individual, a corporate team, or a group, you CAN make a difference! Last year, more than 1,800 participants put their soles into helping end chronic homelessness in Dallas, raising more than $314,000.
Location:
Dallas City Hall Plaza (in Downtown Dallas at Marilla and Ervay Streets)
1500 Marilla
Dallas, TX 75201
Entry:
$25 Adult Pre-Registration up to and including Saturday, November 7th (until midnight)
$30 Race Week beginning Sunday, November 8th through Friday, November 13th
$35 on Event Day
$15 Children 18 and under
$70 Family Package which includes two adult entries and two entries for children 18 and under
The registration fee includes a Help the Homeless WalkAThon & 5K t-shirt, featuring colorful artwork designed by a child from Rainbow Days, a non-profit that hosts summer camps for homeless children. Each registrant will also receive a sponsor goodie bag with a FREE ticket to Slappy’s Puppet Playhouse, a children’s theatre located in Galleria Dallas.
Registration and Event Info: www.helpthehomelessdallas.org
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Welcome to the State Fair of Texas 2009!!
State Fair of Texas 2009 promotions: Please note this is not a complete listing.
Participating North Texas KROGER stores
Advance purchase General Admission tickets are $13.50. A Season Pass is $29.95. They may be purchased at the check-out counter or at the service desk.
Opening Day-Sept. 25--Bring a full 20 oz. Coca-Cola product for donation to the North Texas Food Bank containers at Fair admission gates and enter the State Fair for $4 per donation per person.
DART Combo Ticket – Available at Kroger Food Stores. $16 buys one general admission to the 2009 State Fair of Texas and round-trip transportation on DART the day of your visit. The Green Line drops off at the front gate and a second station is located within easy walking distance to the MLK entrance.
Dr Pepper $3 Tuesdays--Every Tuesday, bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $3. Most rides (excluding the Thrillway, Texas Star and selected other attractions) are 5 coupons.
Dr Pepper $5 after 5 p.m. – Bring an empty Dr Pepper can to any State Fair admission gate after 5 p.m. and enter for $5.
Kroger "Three for $1" each Wednesday--Admission is $1 for each visitor bringing 3 cans of food for area food banks.
Coke $4 Thursday--Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of a Coca-Cola product and enter the Fair for $4 admission.
HealthSpring and Mature Texan Magazine sponsor of Seniors Day. FREE Thursdays--Senior Citizens 60 years and older get in to the State Fair FREE each Thursday.
FREE Thursday admission with a Cinemark Theater ticket stub.
KISS-FM “Fridays at the Fair”- Half-price admission and half-price rides after 5 p.m. on any Friday. Must present coupon printed from KISS-FM website for admission offer. Half-price ride wristbands will be distributed from KISS booth outside Midway Arch from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Fridays only.
Dickies – Friday, October 16, wear and show your Dickies logo clothing item at the staffed tent outside the gate and receive a voucher. The voucher is for FREE admission on Friday, October 16 only.
Any Day--McDonald's offers $4 off General Admission with one of their State Fair coupons (available on tray liner or bag stuffer) any day of the Fair. A free child ticket (with purchase of general admission) coupon is also distributed by McDonald’s. Offer may not be combined with any other offer.
For additional information please contact the State Fair @ 214-565-9931 press O for assistance
Participating North Texas KROGER stores
Advance purchase General Admission tickets are $13.50. A Season Pass is $29.95. They may be purchased at the check-out counter or at the service desk.
Opening Day-Sept. 25--Bring a full 20 oz. Coca-Cola product for donation to the North Texas Food Bank containers at Fair admission gates and enter the State Fair for $4 per donation per person.
DART Combo Ticket – Available at Kroger Food Stores. $16 buys one general admission to the 2009 State Fair of Texas and round-trip transportation on DART the day of your visit. The Green Line drops off at the front gate and a second station is located within easy walking distance to the MLK entrance.
Dr Pepper $3 Tuesdays--Every Tuesday, bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $3. Most rides (excluding the Thrillway, Texas Star and selected other attractions) are 5 coupons.
Dr Pepper $5 after 5 p.m. – Bring an empty Dr Pepper can to any State Fair admission gate after 5 p.m. and enter for $5.
Kroger "Three for $1" each Wednesday--Admission is $1 for each visitor bringing 3 cans of food for area food banks.
Coke $4 Thursday--Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of a Coca-Cola product and enter the Fair for $4 admission.
HealthSpring and Mature Texan Magazine sponsor of Seniors Day. FREE Thursdays--Senior Citizens 60 years and older get in to the State Fair FREE each Thursday.
FREE Thursday admission with a Cinemark Theater ticket stub.
KISS-FM “Fridays at the Fair”- Half-price admission and half-price rides after 5 p.m. on any Friday. Must present coupon printed from KISS-FM website for admission offer. Half-price ride wristbands will be distributed from KISS booth outside Midway Arch from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Fridays only.
Dickies – Friday, October 16, wear and show your Dickies logo clothing item at the staffed tent outside the gate and receive a voucher. The voucher is for FREE admission on Friday, October 16 only.
Any Day--McDonald's offers $4 off General Admission with one of their State Fair coupons (available on tray liner or bag stuffer) any day of the Fair. A free child ticket (with purchase of general admission) coupon is also distributed by McDonald’s. Offer may not be combined with any other offer.
For additional information please contact the State Fair @ 214-565-9931 press O for assistance
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Animals in the Environment
Animals in the Environment
Creating Homes for Wildlife
at Trinity River Audubon Center
By Jeanette Boylan
Lovely View: Hidden Secret
Looking out from the Trinity River Audubon Center’s deck, you see a beautiful landscape of wetlands nestled next to rolling hills. This lovely view hides a secret. The hills are actually capped landfills - huge piles of trash that have been covered over. Our site
was an illegal landfill for many years until the City of Dallas cleaned it up and began restoring it to native habitats. During the restoration process, several wetlands were created, hundreds of trees were planted and many acres were sowed with native prairie seed. Audubon Texas is now
managing the property and continuing the restoration process.
Artificial Bird Boxes
One feature missing from these newly restored habitats is large dead trees and snags. While not
aesthetically pleasing to many, dead trees are priceless to the thousands of species that need them as homes. To help out a few of these species, Audubon is providing the next best thing, artificial bird boxes. We are putting up boxes for barn owls, eastern screech-owls, bluebirds, wood ducks, and prothonotary warblers. We hope to see occupants in them next year.
Chimney Swift Tower
To help out chimney swifts, we unveiled a new chimney swift tower that was built by the North Texas Master Naturalists in March. This tower provides nesting and roosting habitat for swifts. These small aerial acrobats have become dependent upon chimneys. While chimneys were once common, fewer homes now have them and many homeowners that have chimneys are capping them, preventing the swifts from using them. We were ecstatic when a pair of swifts were seen flying into the tower during the summer. -Jeanette T. Boylan is Citizen Science Manager at
TRAC. She previously worked for 12 years at the Dallas Zoo. She earned her Ph.D. in Zoology from Colorado State University.
Saving the Bees
To assist invertebrates with habitat, we set up six bee hives. This is a partnership between Audubon and Texas Honeybee Guild. In the fall, the honey will be harvested and sold in the center’s nature store. The bees love our acres of pesticide-free clover. Honeybees have recently made the news because of a new problem called Colony Collapse Disorder that is decimating bee populations around the world. The cause of the syndrome is unclear, and the bees need all the help they can get.
Pesticide-Free Diversity
Audubon’s policy of pesticide-free maintenance also helps hundreds of other species. As a result, our insect diversity is incredible and our wetlands are teeming with aquatic critters. High insect diversity leads to high bird diversity. Many birds are insectivores and even our common seed-eaters like cardinals need to feed protein-rich insects to their young. It’s pretty easy to see that if you get rid of the insects, you’ll get rid of the birds.
Just the Beginning…
This is just a start for the Trinity River Audubon Center and we hope to keep improving the site for our wild residents.
What You Can Do:
Homeowners can improve their “habitat” for wildlife by some simple steps.
Reduce pesticide use
Plant native species
Provide nest boxes
Remove invasive exotic plants
Reduce lawn areas
Keep cats inside
Reducing impervious surfaces
More information can be found at AudubonAtHome.org.
Creating Homes for Wildlife
at Trinity River Audubon Center
By Jeanette Boylan
Lovely View: Hidden Secret
Looking out from the Trinity River Audubon Center’s deck, you see a beautiful landscape of wetlands nestled next to rolling hills. This lovely view hides a secret. The hills are actually capped landfills - huge piles of trash that have been covered over. Our site
was an illegal landfill for many years until the City of Dallas cleaned it up and began restoring it to native habitats. During the restoration process, several wetlands were created, hundreds of trees were planted and many acres were sowed with native prairie seed. Audubon Texas is now
managing the property and continuing the restoration process.
Artificial Bird Boxes
One feature missing from these newly restored habitats is large dead trees and snags. While not
aesthetically pleasing to many, dead trees are priceless to the thousands of species that need them as homes. To help out a few of these species, Audubon is providing the next best thing, artificial bird boxes. We are putting up boxes for barn owls, eastern screech-owls, bluebirds, wood ducks, and prothonotary warblers. We hope to see occupants in them next year.
Chimney Swift Tower
To help out chimney swifts, we unveiled a new chimney swift tower that was built by the North Texas Master Naturalists in March. This tower provides nesting and roosting habitat for swifts. These small aerial acrobats have become dependent upon chimneys. While chimneys were once common, fewer homes now have them and many homeowners that have chimneys are capping them, preventing the swifts from using them. We were ecstatic when a pair of swifts were seen flying into the tower during the summer. -Jeanette T. Boylan is Citizen Science Manager at
TRAC. She previously worked for 12 years at the Dallas Zoo. She earned her Ph.D. in Zoology from Colorado State University.
Saving the Bees
To assist invertebrates with habitat, we set up six bee hives. This is a partnership between Audubon and Texas Honeybee Guild. In the fall, the honey will be harvested and sold in the center’s nature store. The bees love our acres of pesticide-free clover. Honeybees have recently made the news because of a new problem called Colony Collapse Disorder that is decimating bee populations around the world. The cause of the syndrome is unclear, and the bees need all the help they can get.
Pesticide-Free Diversity
Audubon’s policy of pesticide-free maintenance also helps hundreds of other species. As a result, our insect diversity is incredible and our wetlands are teeming with aquatic critters. High insect diversity leads to high bird diversity. Many birds are insectivores and even our common seed-eaters like cardinals need to feed protein-rich insects to their young. It’s pretty easy to see that if you get rid of the insects, you’ll get rid of the birds.
Just the Beginning…
This is just a start for the Trinity River Audubon Center and we hope to keep improving the site for our wild residents.
What You Can Do:
Homeowners can improve their “habitat” for wildlife by some simple steps.
Reduce pesticide use
Plant native species
Provide nest boxes
Remove invasive exotic plants
Reduce lawn areas
Keep cats inside
Reducing impervious surfaces
More information can be found at AudubonAtHome.org.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas
Mission Statement:
Bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of homeowners in need.
Bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of homeowners in need.
Rebuilding Together unites volunteers and communities to improve the lives of low-income homeowners, providing free home repair services for those with the greatest need.
Rebuilding Together makes lasting impressions on the families and individuals who are helped and enriches the lives of volunteers who give their time and energy.
Find out how you can apply for assistance, become a volunteer or give a gift/sponsor a repair.
Visit their website at www.rebuildingdallas.org for more information.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
An Important Message About Random Gunfire
An Important Reminder about Random Gunfire
Every year, lives are lost and families are devastated by random gunfire. This Fourth of July holiday, Dallas residents are again reminded about the tragedies that can result by recklessly firing weapons into the air. Unfortunately, these celebratory bullets often come down on innocent men, women and children.
Dallas Police remind residents that those who fire into the air will face jail time or major fines. “The holidays should be celebrated safely with family and friends, not by firing a deadly weapon into the air,” said Councilmember Delia Jasso. “This dangerous tradition has become a public safety concern for the entire City and we urge residents to think of their neighbors; don’t engage in this reckless behavior. Let’s all do our part to make this holiday season safe for everyone.”
Here’s what residents can do to help:
• Keep firearms locked and secured at all times
• Call 9-1-1 immediately to report illegal possession or discharge of firearms
• Spread the word about the dangers of random gunfire
DON’T FIRE A GUN
REPORT THOSE WHO DO. CALL 9-1-1
Un Mensaje Importante Sobre Los Disparos Al Aire
Cada año personas han perdido la vida y familias han sido severamente afectadas por las balaceras que ocurren durante celebraciones. Los residentes de Dallas nuevamente son recordados de las tragedias que resultan por la imprudencia de disparar armas de fuego al aire. Desafortunadamente, estas balas a menudo caen en hombres, mujeres y niños inocentes.
El Departamento de Policía de Dallas les recuerda que aquellos que disparan al aire se enfrentan a pasar tiempo en la cárcel y fuertes multas. “Los días de fiesta deben ser celebrados con seguridad entre la familia y amigos y no disparando armas al aire" dijo la concejal Delia Jasso. “Esta tradición tan peligrosa se ha convertido en una preocupación para la seguridad publica en toda la ciudad y pedimos a los residentes que piensen en sus vecinos y no practiquen esta acción tan peligrosa.
Hagamos todos nuestra parte para que tengamos una día festivo seguro para todos."
Esto es lo que los residentes pueden hacer para ayudar"
• Mantenga las armas de fuego aseguradas todo el tiempo
• Llame al 9-1-1 inmediatamente para reportar posesión y disparo de armas ilegalmente
• Notifique a todos sobre los peligros de disparar al aire
NO DISPARE SU ARMA DE FUEGO.
REPORTE A LOS QUE DISPARAN, LLAME ALL 9-1-1
Every year, lives are lost and families are devastated by random gunfire. This Fourth of July holiday, Dallas residents are again reminded about the tragedies that can result by recklessly firing weapons into the air. Unfortunately, these celebratory bullets often come down on innocent men, women and children.
Dallas Police remind residents that those who fire into the air will face jail time or major fines. “The holidays should be celebrated safely with family and friends, not by firing a deadly weapon into the air,” said Councilmember Delia Jasso. “This dangerous tradition has become a public safety concern for the entire City and we urge residents to think of their neighbors; don’t engage in this reckless behavior. Let’s all do our part to make this holiday season safe for everyone.”
Here’s what residents can do to help:
• Keep firearms locked and secured at all times
• Call 9-1-1 immediately to report illegal possession or discharge of firearms
• Spread the word about the dangers of random gunfire
DON’T FIRE A GUN
REPORT THOSE WHO DO. CALL 9-1-1
Un Mensaje Importante Sobre Los Disparos Al Aire
Cada año personas han perdido la vida y familias han sido severamente afectadas por las balaceras que ocurren durante celebraciones. Los residentes de Dallas nuevamente son recordados de las tragedias que resultan por la imprudencia de disparar armas de fuego al aire. Desafortunadamente, estas balas a menudo caen en hombres, mujeres y niños inocentes.
El Departamento de Policía de Dallas les recuerda que aquellos que disparan al aire se enfrentan a pasar tiempo en la cárcel y fuertes multas. “Los días de fiesta deben ser celebrados con seguridad entre la familia y amigos y no disparando armas al aire" dijo la concejal Delia Jasso. “Esta tradición tan peligrosa se ha convertido en una preocupación para la seguridad publica en toda la ciudad y pedimos a los residentes que piensen en sus vecinos y no practiquen esta acción tan peligrosa.
Hagamos todos nuestra parte para que tengamos una día festivo seguro para todos."
Esto es lo que los residentes pueden hacer para ayudar"
• Mantenga las armas de fuego aseguradas todo el tiempo
• Llame al 9-1-1 inmediatamente para reportar posesión y disparo de armas ilegalmente
• Notifique a todos sobre los peligros de disparar al aire
NO DISPARE SU ARMA DE FUEGO.
REPORTE A LOS QUE DISPARAN, LLAME ALL 9-1-1
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Join us for the 2009 Dr Pepper Snapple Group Fair Park Fourth!!
Join us for the 2009 Dr Pepper Snapple Group Fair Park Fourth
Saturday, July 4, 2009 4:30 pm – 10 pm
Fair Park l
Dallas, TX
Here’s What’s Planned:
• National class fireworks show by Fireworks by Grucci (Viewing area
with synchronized sound is in the Cotton Bowl. Doors open at 7 p.m.)
• Fireworks program synchronized to choreographed music with live
broadcast on WRR 101.1 FM
• FREE admission to all museums at Fair Park from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Concert by the Dallas Wind Symphony at 8:30 p.m. in the Cotton Bowl
• Concessions will be available for sale
(no coolers or chairs allowed in the Cotton Bowl stadium)
• The event is free and open to the public. Parking is $8 per car.
For More Information: visit www.fairpark.org or call 214-421-9600
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Be a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas
http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.esJQK5PFJnH/b.1621293/k.BE24/Home.htm
"Volunteering is fun! Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things you will ever do.
It’s easy, too. Your Little can join you for the kinds of activities you already like to do, such as:
* Shooting hoops
* Playing a board game
* Sharing a pizza
* Taking a walk in the park
* Or just hanging out and talking.
Just 4 hours a month can change a young person’s life.
Depending on the Big Brothers Big Sisters program you’re in, you will meet your Little at his or her school or in the community. Learn more about our programs .
Little Brothers and Little Sisters come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some are really little and some are teenagers. Some may live on your block and some a few miles away. What do they all have in common?
They need the friendship and guidance of
someone like YOU.
“ As a Big, you’re simply a friend. Your friendship fits your lifestyle. Busy people of all ages can get involved—choose the program that works best for you!”
-Ron, age 54, Big Brother
How to apply:
The easiest and fastest way to get started is to complete our convenient online application. Start by entering your zip code at the top of this page. After you complete a short form online, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you. You’ll need to:
*
Provide two references
*
Participate in an in-person interview
*
Have a background check performed.
*
*
Alternatively, you may call 888.887.BIGS, during regular business hours to contact the North Texas agency directly.
We’re here to help.
Have a question? Don’t worry. Our trained staff will be happy to guide you through the application process. And when it’s time to make a match we’ll help you meet a Little in your area who shares your interests — and we’ll support you all the way. We’ll even give you some great ideas for activities that other Bigs and Littles have enjoyed through the years!
Looking for more information right away? Review answers to commonly asked questions in our FAQs .
You’ve been thinking about getting involved. Now you know how easy it is and how much your help is needed. Why not apply to be a Big today?"
BBBS of North Texas - Dallas County Office
2900 Live Oak
Dallas, TX 75204
bbbstx@bbbstx.org
http://www.bbbstx.org
(817) 277-1148
from http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.esJQK5PFJnH/b.1621293/k.BE24/Home.htm
"Volunteering is fun! Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things you will ever do.
It’s easy, too. Your Little can join you for the kinds of activities you already like to do, such as:
* Shooting hoops
* Playing a board game
* Sharing a pizza
* Taking a walk in the park
* Or just hanging out and talking.
Just 4 hours a month can change a young person’s life.
Depending on the Big Brothers Big Sisters program you’re in, you will meet your Little at his or her school or in the community. Learn more about our programs .
Little Brothers and Little Sisters come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some are really little and some are teenagers. Some may live on your block and some a few miles away. What do they all have in common?
They need the friendship and guidance of
someone like YOU.
“ As a Big, you’re simply a friend. Your friendship fits your lifestyle. Busy people of all ages can get involved—choose the program that works best for you!”
-Ron, age 54, Big Brother
How to apply:
The easiest and fastest way to get started is to complete our convenient online application. Start by entering your zip code at the top of this page. After you complete a short form online, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you. You’ll need to:
*
Provide two references
*
Participate in an in-person interview
*
Have a background check performed.
*
*
Alternatively, you may call 888.887.BIGS, during regular business hours to contact the North Texas agency directly.
We’re here to help.
Have a question? Don’t worry. Our trained staff will be happy to guide you through the application process. And when it’s time to make a match we’ll help you meet a Little in your area who shares your interests — and we’ll support you all the way. We’ll even give you some great ideas for activities that other Bigs and Littles have enjoyed through the years!
Looking for more information right away? Review answers to commonly asked questions in our FAQs .
You’ve been thinking about getting involved. Now you know how easy it is and how much your help is needed. Why not apply to be a Big today?"
BBBS of North Texas - Dallas County Office
2900 Live Oak
Dallas, TX 75204
bbbstx@bbbstx.org
http://www.bbbstx.org
(817) 277-1148
from http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.esJQK5PFJnH/b.1621293/k.BE24/Home.htm
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Swine Flu Information
En Espanol:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol/
In English:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol/
In English:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm
Thursday, April 16, 2009
West Dallas Wellness Expo - April 18, 2009
The West Dallas Multipurpose Center, located at 2828 Fish Trap Road, will host the annual West Dallas Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Various health services will be available, including prostate blood tests, child and adult immunizations, diabetes, blood pressure, dental, vision and sickle cell screenings, as well as HIV testing. Pregnancy tests and sonograms will also be offered free of charge. Representatives from various City of Dallas departments will provide information on their services, including Dallas Public Libraries, Police, fire prevention, storm water management, Women, Infants, & Children (WIC), water conservation, diabetes awareness and many more.
Persons seeking employment can also benefit from a job fair. Participating companies include City of Dallas, DART, Senior Source, Auto Zone, DART Police and Farmer’s Insurance. Job Fair participants should bring copies of their resume.
Artists such as Shabling, the Sadunga Dancers, the Wandering Mimes and Byrd Middle School Raiderettes will showcase their talent.
Families can participate in a 5K run / 1K family fun walk. On- site registration for the run / walk will be available.
For more information, call Norma Carney at 214-670-6354 or Crystal Bethel at 214-670-6353.
Various health services will be available, including prostate blood tests, child and adult immunizations, diabetes, blood pressure, dental, vision and sickle cell screenings, as well as HIV testing. Pregnancy tests and sonograms will also be offered free of charge. Representatives from various City of Dallas departments will provide information on their services, including Dallas Public Libraries, Police, fire prevention, storm water management, Women, Infants, & Children (WIC), water conservation, diabetes awareness and many more.
Persons seeking employment can also benefit from a job fair. Participating companies include City of Dallas, DART, Senior Source, Auto Zone, DART Police and Farmer’s Insurance. Job Fair participants should bring copies of their resume.
Artists such as Shabling, the Sadunga Dancers, the Wandering Mimes and Byrd Middle School Raiderettes will showcase their talent.
Families can participate in a 5K run / 1K family fun walk. On- site registration for the run / walk will be available.
For more information, call Norma Carney at 214-670-6354 or Crystal Bethel at 214-670-6353.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Earthfest 2009 on April 17th
EarthFest 2009 coming to downtown Dallas on April 17th
The City of Dallas and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in partnership with Downtown Dallas Inc. and Keep Dallas Beautiful, will present EarthFest, the City of Dallas’ Earth Day event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 17 in the AT&T and Pegasus Plaza areas of downtown Dallas.
The annual event will feature more than 70 environmental exhibits, including mass transit, recycling, gardening and hybrid technology, plus a special collection of exhibits on children’s environmental health. Entertainment will include a recycled fashion show, many musical performers and a variety of acts and activities. EarthFest's Recycled Fashion Show connects highly creative, cutting-edge design with recycled materials. Last year’s event reached more than 10,000 people. The event will also feature an educational track that allows groups of students to learn from real-life professionals and then take their experiences back to the classroom.
"EarthFest is a great opportunity for people to learn how taking care of our environment supports our social institutions and strengthens our economy,” said Office of Environmental Quality Director Eric Griffin. “Plus the Dallas celebration is just plain good fun whether it'll be your first EarthFest or you've enjoyed it over the years.”
The City of Dallas and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in partnership with Downtown Dallas Inc. and Keep Dallas Beautiful, will present EarthFest, the City of Dallas’ Earth Day event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 17 in the AT&T and Pegasus Plaza areas of downtown Dallas.
The annual event will feature more than 70 environmental exhibits, including mass transit, recycling, gardening and hybrid technology, plus a special collection of exhibits on children’s environmental health. Entertainment will include a recycled fashion show, many musical performers and a variety of acts and activities. EarthFest's Recycled Fashion Show connects highly creative, cutting-edge design with recycled materials. Last year’s event reached more than 10,000 people. The event will also feature an educational track that allows groups of students to learn from real-life professionals and then take their experiences back to the classroom.
"EarthFest is a great opportunity for people to learn how taking care of our environment supports our social institutions and strengthens our economy,” said Office of Environmental Quality Director Eric Griffin. “Plus the Dallas celebration is just plain good fun whether it'll be your first EarthFest or you've enjoyed it over the years.”
Friday, March 20, 2009
Adoption Event at Dallas City Hall
Where: Dallas City Hall Plaza
1500 Marilla
Dallas, Texas 75201
When: Monday, March 23, 2009
Time: 10:00AM until 4:00PM
http://www.dallascityhall.com/code_compliance/Animal_Services.html
Please come out and take a look at the adorable pets and find a new friend we look forward to seeing you there. For more information contact Dallas Animal Services at 214-670-8246.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Dispose of household chemical products the responsible way
Dispose of household chemical products the responsible way
Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center
A free service for residents of the following cities
(Photo ID and utility bill required for entry)
Carrollton
Dallas
De Soto
Duncanville
Farmers Branch
Garland
Highland Park
Irving
Mesquite
Richardson
Rowlett
Sachse
Seagoville
University Park
Unincorporated Dallas
County
Location: Hours of Operation:
11234 Plano Road Closed on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays
Dallas, Texas 75243 Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
(between Miller Rd. and Forest Ln. Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
see MAPSCO 28-A) Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Home Chemical Collection Center is located at
11234 Plano Rd., one mile north of 635, between
Miller Rd. and Forest Ln. The building is easily
identified by its white color and bright turquoise trim.
The entrance to the collection area is the first driveway
north of the railroad tracks on the east side of the
street. (Do not turn into the driveway closest to the
building; it is the exit gate.)
You can bring: Don't Bring:
Chemical products for home use Business or commercial waste
Paint and home repair products Containers larger than 5 gallons
Lawn & garden chemicals Explosives or ammunition
Aerosol sprays Shock sensitive materials
Pool chemicals Smoke detectors
Craft & hobby supplies Radioactive materials
Cleaners & polishes Medical waste
Batteries of all kinds Common trash or recyclables
Automotive fluids, gas, & oil filters Construction debris
Fluorescent light tubes Electronics other than computers
Computers and cellular phones and cell phones
For more information on household hazardous waste, call (214) 553-1765.
Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center
A free service for residents of the following cities
(Photo ID and utility bill required for entry)
Carrollton
Dallas
De Soto
Duncanville
Farmers Branch
Garland
Highland Park
Irving
Mesquite
Richardson
Rowlett
Sachse
Seagoville
University Park
Unincorporated Dallas
County
Location: Hours of Operation:
11234 Plano Road Closed on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays
Dallas, Texas 75243 Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
(between Miller Rd. and Forest Ln. Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
see MAPSCO 28-A) Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Home Chemical Collection Center is located at
11234 Plano Rd., one mile north of 635, between
Miller Rd. and Forest Ln. The building is easily
identified by its white color and bright turquoise trim.
The entrance to the collection area is the first driveway
north of the railroad tracks on the east side of the
street. (Do not turn into the driveway closest to the
building; it is the exit gate.)
You can bring: Don't Bring:
Chemical products for home use Business or commercial waste
Paint and home repair products Containers larger than 5 gallons
Lawn & garden chemicals Explosives or ammunition
Aerosol sprays Shock sensitive materials
Pool chemicals Smoke detectors
Craft & hobby supplies Radioactive materials
Cleaners & polishes Medical waste
Batteries of all kinds Common trash or recyclables
Automotive fluids, gas, & oil filters Construction debris
Fluorescent light tubes Electronics other than computers
Computers and cellular phones and cell phones
For more information on household hazardous waste, call (214) 553-1765.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Help me, Help you
One of the ways that community prosecutors work with the community is to regularly meet with key citizens to determine the problems that they are concerned about. By regular meetings, we can work together to solve the problems and ensure that City services are being utilized effectively in the process. Community prosecutors call these regular meetings Citizen A.C.T.I.O.N. (“All Coming Together In Our Neighborhood”) Team meetings. As stated above, community prosecutors are the bridge between you and the City of
The very first Citizen A.C.T.I.O.N. Team meeting of the West Oak Cliff community prosecution target area is March 26, 2009 at 6:00p.m. We will meet at the Southwest Patrol Station at 4230
Friday, February 27, 2009
An hour without power ....
Saturday, March 28 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, turn off all household items that require electricity and see what a difference one hour can make.Visit www.earthhour.org for more information
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Animal Services Information
The laws have recently changed regarding pet ownership in the City of Dallas. Please visit this website http://www.dallascityhall.com/code_compliance/Animal_Services.html to see the updated material on: number of animals you can own; tethering; spaying and neutering, confinement of animals and the updated fee schedule.
The City of Dallas also now has a Rapid Response Unit of the Animal Services Department. The goal of this unit is the respond quickly to all animal complaints, especially dangerous dogs. Please call Animal Services at (214) 670-8246 if you have any questions.
Call 311 to report any loose dogs or cats, or any animals, in your neighborhood.
The City of Dallas also now has a Rapid Response Unit of the Animal Services Department. The goal of this unit is the respond quickly to all animal complaints, especially dangerous dogs. Please call Animal Services at (214) 670-8246 if you have any questions.
Call 311 to report any loose dogs or cats, or any animals, in your neighborhood.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
West Oak Cliff Newsletter - 1st Edition
The community prosecutor for West Oak Cliff just mailed the first installment of the target area's newsletter. If you do not receive one but would like to, please call her at (214) 671-0281 or email her at whitney.sanderlin@dallascityhall.com.
Also, if you have any story ideas, please forward those as well.
Also, if you have any story ideas, please forward those as well.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Remembering Senior Corporal Norman Smith
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, the Dallas City Council, City Manager Mary K. Suhm and the entire City of Dallas family expresses deep sympathy to the family of Senior Corporal Norman Smith who died in the line of duty January 6. Sr. Cpl. Smith, 43, joined the Dallas Police Department in 1991 and would have marked his 18th year with the force today (January 7). Sr. Cpl. Smith was assigned to the Gang Unit at the time of his death.
“We are very fortunate in our police department and fire department to have some great men and women who serve us – Senior Cpl. Smith was one of the best of the best and unfortunately in a senseless and violent act we lost him,” said Mayor Leppert.
“This is a day we never want to happen and words can not express the sadness our City feels today by the loss of one of our law enforcement officers,” said City Manager Mary K. Suhm. “Our condolences and prayers are with the officer’s family and the entire Dallas Police Department who are all grieving the loss of a courageous servant, husband, father and friend.”
"I would have thought he was invincible," said Chief David Kunkle. “He was a great, great street officer. He had the heart of a warrior."
"I would have thought he was invincible," said Chief David Kunkle. “He was a great, great street officer. He had the heart of a warrior."
Flags at all City buildings have been lowered to half-staff in honor of Sr. Cpl. Smith. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.
The Norman S. Smith Memorial Fund had been established at the City Credit Union for anyone wishing to make donations on behalf of this outstanding officer. A memorial has been set up in front of the Jack Evans Headquarters Bldg in honor of Sr. Cpl. Smith.
Funeral Arrangements for Senior Corporal Norman Smith
A candle-light vigil for Senior Corporal Norman Smith will be held Thursday, January 8, 2009, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at Jack Evans Police Headquarters, located at 1400 South Lamar Street. There will also be open visitation at Restland Cemetary, 9220 Restland Road, Dallas, Texas (Corner of Greenville Avenue and Restland Road) from 12:00 noon until 8:30 p.m.
Funeral services for Senior Corporal Smith will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2009. The service will be conducted at The Potter’s House, 6777 W. Kiest Boulevard, Dallas, Texas. The burial service will follow at the Garden of Honor, Restland Memorial Cemetery.
For anyone wanting to place an item as a memorial, Senior Corporal Smith’s patrol vehicle is currently parked in front of the Jack Evans Police Headquarters building, and will remain there through Friday, January 9, 2009.
A candle-light vigil for Senior Corporal Norman Smith will be held Thursday, January 8, 2009, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at Jack Evans Police Headquarters, located at 1400 South Lamar Street. There will also be open visitation at Restland Cemetary, 9220 Restland Road, Dallas, Texas (Corner of Greenville Avenue and Restland Road) from 12:00 noon until 8:30 p.m.
Funeral services for Senior Corporal Smith will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2009. The service will be conducted at The Potter’s House, 6777 W. Kiest Boulevard, Dallas, Texas. The burial service will follow at the Garden of Honor, Restland Memorial Cemetery.
For anyone wanting to place an item as a memorial, Senior Corporal Smith’s patrol vehicle is currently parked in front of the Jack Evans Police Headquarters building, and will remain there through Friday, January 9, 2009.
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