April, 2012

Vegan Bake Sale benefiting United Farm Workers of America (UFW) - Dallas

Sat, 04/28/2012 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Beauty Bar
1924 N. Henderson Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
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Dallas will participate in the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale on Saturday, April 28 at Beauty Bar in Dallas from 12 – 4 pm. 

This year marks Dallas’ 3rd participation in the Worldwide Vegan Bake Sale, an annual event where different organizations across the globe raise money for various causes, charities, and benefits. This year’s bake sale will include items for sale from local favorites Spiral Diner and Nib Chocolates, as well as a variety of treats such as whole pies and cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and brownies.

Dallas organizer Jade Degrio has this to say about this year’s beneficiary, the United Farm Workers of America (UFW):

It is crucial for any movement that fights against oppression to recognize and work against all forms of it, whether it’s the oppression of people or of animals. Using proceeds from the bake sale towards raising awareness and promoting legislative action that helps human lives in an industry we all rely on is an acknowledgement that, as people who are working towards living a cruelty free lifestyle, we need to think about our consumption at all points of contact.

 

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2012 Dallas Peace Conference - Women, Technology & Peacebuilding - Dallas

Sat, 04/28/2012 (Ongoing)
Crow Collection of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201
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Join Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson for an afternoon discussion on how women in conflict zones are using technology as a tool of empowerment in political and social conflict. The very same women who are victims of war and aggression are currently promoting different peacemaking, peacekeeping, and peace-building activities in their own communities using technology to further the process of conflict resolution.

FREE, Seating is limited; RSVP not required.   

Location: Crow Collection of Asian Art

http://dallaspeacecenter.org/ai1ec_event/992/?instance_id=78

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Family Fishing Adventure - Arlington

Sat, 04/28/2012 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Randol Mill Park
1901 W Randol Mill Rd.
Arlington, TX 76012
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Saturday, April 28, 9am-12pm
Randol Mill Park - 1901 W Randol Mill Rd. 76012
Cost: FREE 

This Naturally Fun Neighborhood event will feature fishing, food and other fun so be sure to bring your family out for a fun Saturday morning! For more information call 817-459-5474.
 

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Downtown Front and Center - Arlington

Sat, 04/28/2012 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
Front Street and Center Street
Arlington, TX
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Local Businesses Join UTA Students for Economic Development Event
Students are working with local community to bring downtown and student body together.

 

Graduate Students from the School of Urban and Public Affairs and School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Arlington are partnering to create a unique economic development opportunity in the heart of downtown Arlington. Downtown Front and Center is a temporary “better block” and park installation inspired by previous projects in Oak Cliff and downtown Dallas. It will bring together local businesses, community organizations, and UTA students, and demonstrate how a currently underutilized space can develop into something that gives back to the community. It will help participants and visitors realize the potential of downtown Arlington.
 

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City Design & Future of Dallas – Dallas

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
2719 Routh Street
Dallas, TX 75201
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City Design & Future of Dallas - featuring Brent Brown AIA & LEED AP and the bcWORKSHOP
Four Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., April 24, May 1-15 
Tuition: Members $70, Nonmembers $85, Member Teachers $25. Member Registration <https://app.etapestry.com/cart/DallasInstitute/default/item.php?ref=683.0.290415717> Member Teacher Registration <https://app.etapestry.com/cart/DallasInstitute/default/item.php?ref=683.0.290425958> Nonmember Registration <https://app.etapestry.com/cart/DallasInstitute/default/item.php?ref=683.0.290411613> 

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West Dallas Gas Drilling Community Meeting

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 6:30pm
El Centro Community College
West Campus 3330 N. Hampton
Dallas, TX 75212
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The local Texas Campaign for the Environment office is hosting follow up meetings about the gas drilling issue  in Dallas. TCE is also launching a statewide campaign to urge Wal-mart to start a take back recycling program for old and obsolete electronics and this will be a forum to discuss this program. Electronic waste is toxic waste (it contains lead, mercury and many hazardous chemicals) that doesn’t belong in D/FW landfills – which are often situated close to area waterways. TCE is thus urging Walmart to match the recycling program Best Buy is offering in their retail stores nationwide, and we launched a “social media action”.  

As part of that action TCE is urging everyone to: 
 
Post a message today on Walmart’s “What’s on Your Mind” Facebook page calling on the company to take back e-waste for recycling. This link will take you to Walmart's customer feedback page. http://www.facebook.com/walmart/app_262083887168302

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Dallas Farmer's Market + Mexican Mitote - Dallas

Sat, 04/28/2012 - 11:30am - 12:15pm
Dallas Farmer's Market
1010 S. Pearl Expressway
Dallas, TX 75201
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For six decades, the Dallas Farmers Market has been a fixture in downtown Dallas. It has grown into a true Texas treasure, as one of the largest public markets of its type in the country.

The Dallas Farmers Market is a one-stop shop for all your produce, meat, floral and specialty-food needs. It is one of the largest public markets of its type in the country, open seven days a week from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 362 days a year. 

Farmers from 150 miles around come to the Dallas Farmers Market, giving you the chance to "buy locally." These certified local producers offer a wide array of seasonal produce, from tomatoes to sweet potatoes, peaches to watermelons. Other produce vendors complement these local offerings, with everything from Mexican avocados to Washington apples.

At the Dallas Farmers Market, you can also find specialty and prepared foods, flowers, shrubs, and trees, and the opportunity to buy produce in bulk. It only takes one visit to understand why the Dallas Farmers Market is the market where the locals go.

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Farmers Market Chefs Cooking Class Series - Dallas

Sat, 04/28/2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dallas Farmers Market Resource Center
1010 S. Pearl Expressway
Dallas, TX 75201
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Please join AIWF and the Dallas Farmers Market for great cooking classes with renowned local chefs demonstration their favorite dishes inspired by fresh produce from the market. Classes are held every Saturday from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM.  Doors open at 11:00 AM.  The demonstration kitchen is upstairs in the Market Resource Center, 1010 S. Pearl Expressway, Dallas, TX 75201.

The Spring 2012 Cooking Class Schedule is as follows:

April 28, Chef Bruno Davaillon, The Mansion Restaurant at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, "The Mansion Cookbook"

May 5, Chef Jeffery Hobbs, Sissy's Southern Kitchen & Bar, "Cinco de Mayo" 

Please click here for a full description and the reservation form

http://www.dallasfarmersmarket.org/

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Downtown Arlington Farmer’s Market - Arlington

Fri, 04/27/2012 - 8:00am - Sat, 04/28/2012 - 1:00pm
Downtown Arlington Farmers Market
215 E. Front St.
Arlington, TX 76001
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The Downtown Arlington Farmer’s Market is a community-oriented market focusing on Texas provided foods, arts, crafts, services and wares.

 We are located at 215 Front Street Arlington, Texas 76011 and we open every Friday and Saturday from 8AM to 1PM.

The goal of the market is to provide a venue for local vendors to offer Arlington, Texas residents an opportunity to buy the freshest meat, produce, breads and other great foods, crafts and products available.


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Free showing of the film “An Inconvenient Truth” - Brownwood

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Texas Opportunities Offices
1500 Dublin St.
Brownwood, TX 76801
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Please join us Thursday, April 26, 7 p.m. for a free showing of the film “An Inconvenient Truth” presented by Brownwood Area Community Garden.

This riveting and insightful documentary examines corporate farming in the United States, concluding that “agribusiness produces food that is unhealthy, in a way that is environmentally harmful and abusive of both animals and employees."

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TCU Community Farmers Market & Art Fest - Fort Worth

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Texas Christian University
TCU Campus, Main Drive at South Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76109
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Join the vendors of Cowtown Farmers Market at the TCU Community Farmers Market & Art Fest. Shop for fresh, local produce; cut flowers and plants; soap and bath products; bread and baked goods; hot tamales; and a variety of arts and crafts.Market is behind Sadler Hall, which faces University Drive.

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DFW Truck Farm 5k Fun Run - Dallas

Sun, 04/22/2012 - 8:00am - 10:00am
Fair Park
Gate 5 (near S 2nd Avenue and Grand Avenue) for registration
Dallas, TX
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The DFW Truck Farm 5k Fun Run will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2012, at the Earth Day Dallas Festival at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas.

www.dfwtruckfarm.com

The first annual 5K Fun Run is a non-competitive event (no chip timing) in which participants can run, walk, jog, or skip to the finish line!  This is a family event and strollers are  welcome!  For this year's fun run, we have designed a course full of farming-inspired challenges to complete before you cross the finish line!

You will have farm challenges along the way around the race course, you might harvest a seed, plant a seed, save water, or pollinate a flower.  Whatever the challenge you are faced with you will have a good ol' time completing it!

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