June, 2012

Saint Michael's Farmer's Market - Dallas

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
8011 Douglas Avenue at Colgate Road
Dallas, TX 75225
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The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market will be a Saturday morning gathering place for residents of the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Uptown and North Dallas.  Open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon every Saturday through the Fall, the market will feature farm-grown produce, vegetables, and fruit, as well as numerous specialty foods.

We welcome farmers and growers who practice natural, sustainable, organic farming.  The products must come from within a 150 mile radius of Dallas County to assure freshness.  Special foods such as baked goods, tamales, cheeses, eggs, local honey, meats, and pastas will also be available.  All vendors must grow, produce, or make at least 60% of what they sell at the Saint Michael Farmers Market.

Go here for a vendor list.

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Grand Prairie Farmers Market + "Adopt-A-Pet Day" - Grand Prairie

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 8:00am - 1:00pm
Market Square
120 W. Main St.
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
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Grand Prairie Farmers Market will host "Adopt-A-Pet Day" on Saturday, June 30, featuring adoptable pets from Prairie Paws Animal Shelter.

Grand Prairie Farmers Market features fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, coffee, tea, tamales, jellies and relishes, grass-fed meats, homemade soaps, candles and more.

The Grand Prairie Farmers Market is open March 31, 2012 through December on Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Market Square, 120 W. Main St., in downtown Grand Prairie. Check out the 2012 Farmers Market Calendar on our website for a listing of special events including cooking demonstrations and festivals.

More Farmers Market info: www.gptx.org/farmersmarket or call 972-237-4599.

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Non-Toxic Housekeeping/Potluck - Arlington

Thu, 06/28/2012 - 7:00pm
Arlington Historical Society
1616 West Abram Street
Arlington, TX
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Come with your favorite dish to share; bring your own utensils, plates and drinks, please.

Stephanie Hood is going to share with us and lead a discussion on safe, non-toxic housekeeping.  Bring your own recipes, ideas, etc. to share with the group.

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Pop-Up Market at the Eco-Op

Wed, 06/27/2012 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Dallas Eco-Op
1037A Shoreview Dr
Dallas, TX 75238
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Pop-Up Market at the Eco-Op
5-8 pm Wednesday, June 27
Dallas Eco-Op 
1037A Shoreview Dr, Dallas
Confirmed vendors:
Worm Ranch  * Savoy Sorbet * Wackym’s Kitchen * Texas Olive Ranch  * Honeybee Guild * Calais Winery * LaGrange w/ Deep Ellum beers * Paul Quinn Farm * Make Scents (candles) * Sacred Heart Soaps  *  Noble Coyote Coffee  *  GROW North Texas  *  Recycle Revolution * Clean Air Lawn Care *  and others to be announced

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Attracting Hummingbirds - Arlington

Sat, 06/23/2012 - 10:00am
River Legacy
703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd. (at Cooper Street)
Arlington, TX 76006
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Steve Woodward, avid birder and owner of Wild Bird Center, will teach you how to attract hummingbirds with plants and feeders to your yards and gardens. Also learn about common Texas hummingbirds and their habits during this adult workshop at River Legacy Living Science Center.

Best suited for ages 10 and up. Space is limited, RSVP to 817.860.6752.

Event is FREE, donations accepted

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The Business Case for Water Conservation - Waco

Thu, 06/21/2012 - 9:00am - 3:00pm
Hilton Waco
113 South University
Waco, TX 76701
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Water Conservation Symposium Set for Thursday in Waco

 The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club and a number of other organizations are sponsoring a Brazos Valley Water Conservation Symposium in Waco this Thursday, June 21 to highlight the ways in which the region may meet its water needs through enhanced water conservation. The symposium, subtitled “The Business Case for Water Conservation,” is aimed at water utility professionals and local decision-makers but the general public is welcome to attend. Co-sponsors of the symposium include the national Alliance for Water Efficiency, the Brazos River Authority, the City of Waco, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Texas Water Foundation.

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World Refugee Day Celebration 2012 - Dallas

Sat, 06/23/2012 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Fair Oaks Park
7502 Fair Oaks Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231
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World Refugee Day Celebration 2012 
Local ethnic food, performances, art, handmade crafts and much more! Hope to see you there to celebrate World Refugee Day 2012
Location: Fair Oaks Park, 7502 Fair Oaks Ave. in Dallas, TX 75231
Presented by: Catholic Charities of Dallas, Inc. 
10 AM to 1 PM 
FREE 214-553-9909

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Juneteenth Celebration - Dallas

Tue, 06/19/2012 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
2922 MLK Jr. Blvd.
TX 75215
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June 19 Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the past and embraces the future with a day of food, live local entertainment, vendor booths, children's activities and more. Juneteenth celebrates the day in Texas that slaves learned they had been freed. Festivities take place from noon-5 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2922 MLK Jr. Blvd. Information: 214-670-8418.

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Family Fun on the Square - Garland

Sat, 06/30/2012 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Square
150 Sixth Street
Garland, TX
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 Family Fun on the Square explores the treasures you can find and the fun you can have in historic Downtown Garland. Bring the whole family for a day of shopping, dining, music, games and more! C B Luce & The Garland Opry will be performing county rock music on the Downtown Square, while the kids enjoy bounce houses, games, face painting and prizes. Several antique and furniture shops are within walking distance, as are a variety of great restaurants for lunch.

There will be a free showing of "Some Like It Hot," starring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, at 10:00 a.m. at the Plaza Theatre. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and refreshments will be sold. Everything is free and includes activities for all ages.

The City of Garland hosts the event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the downtown square, located at 150 Sixth Street between Main and State streets. Information: 972-205-2749 or visitgarlandtx.com.

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Interfaith Dallas Environmental Action (IDEA) Meeting - Dallas

Tue, 06/19/2012 - 6:30pm
First Unitarian Church of Dallas
4015 Normandy Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205
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The new-born "Interfaith Dallas Environmental Action" (IDEA) group will be meeting on June 19th at 6:30 PM at the First Unitarian Church of Dallas. All are invited as we continue to discover a shared vision for our interfaith cooperation. If possible, please bring a vegetarian dish and your own dinnerware.

4015 Normandy Avenue  Dallas, TX 7520

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Free Third Thursday at the Trinity River Audubon Center - Dallas

Thu, 06/21/2012 - 9:00am - 9:00pm
Trinity River Audubon Center
6500 Great Trinity Forest Way or 6500 S. Loop 12
Dallas, TX 75217
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June 21st FREE Third Thursday

Trinity Bird Count Celebration Finale

Free admission all day Open 9AM-9PM.  

Guided hikes and animal encounters throughout the day.  Kids crafts, story time and bird conservation activities.

 

7PM Trinity Bird Count Wrap Up 

Special guest speaker, Karen Walz, will present a summary of the Trinity Bird Count citizen science census throughout the Trinity River Corridor during the past year.

 

FREE Every month on Third Thursday:

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Walking 2 Destiny - Dallas

Tue, 06/19/2012 - 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Dallas Heritage Village
1515 South Harwood Street
Dallas, TX 75215
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2012 JUNETEENTH presented by the Memnosyne Foundation

Benefiting the children of Camp Fire USA, Family Gateway, Lifeway Church,

The Stewpot, and the Wilkinson Center


Tuesday, June 19th

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dallas Heritage Village

1515 South Harwood Street


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