For many years we've been having Thanksgiving lunch at Kalachandji's, and since we won't be there on that day, let's have a meal there a few days later.
This is Dallas' longest surviving vegetarian restaurant, which is located in a Hare Krishna temple. All dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients available and use the Ayurvedic art of cooking. Most items are vegan, except those dishes that are indicated to contain dairy.
A community meeting has been organized at the Park in the Woods Recreation Center with District 3 Councilman Casey Thomas to express opposition to zoning application change (z 145-357). The proposed zoning change is from Residential Zoning (PD 521 S-2a) to Industrial Zoning (PD 521 S-1c,d) on the property south of I-20 and to the east of Mountain Creek Parkway and north of Camp Wisdom Rd. The zoning change would allow a 1.8 million square foot warehouse, the size of 31 football fields, in the entrance/gateway to the Mountain Creek community of 2,000 homes.
Whether you're looking to run your first 5K/10K or hit a new personal best, the 2015 REI Run Series will help you set your pace. The run starts and ends at Trinity River Audubon Center and takes runners through the Great Trinity Forest on hard surface trail. Runners receive REI branded gear, maps of the course and post-race refreshments. Prizes for the top men's and women's finishers. Register early, as there will be no race day registrations allowed. $15.
Have you heard the term “New Urbanism” but are unsure exactly what it stands for? Local experts Patrick Kennedy and Monte Anderson will explain its history and core principles, identify common misperceptions about it, show some examples of successful implementation and explain how its principles inform the debate about Dallas’ future. Learn about key concepts – the Transect, building to the human scale, organic growth/adaptive re-use, “complete streets” – and the reforms needed to make it all possible. First session is free. Series continues Oct. 26 and Nov. 23.
This self-guided tour showcases Coppell homes and community gardens that feature drought-tolerant native and adapted plants that require minimal irrigation. Come see what you should plant now for beautiful blooms in the spring from the homeowners of some of the most unique landscapes in Coppell! Maps will be available 8:30-10:30am at Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Blvd, Coppell, TX, 75019. Free.
A free, family-oriented event, helps build a sense of community, stimulates environmental awareness, and promotes stewardship across North Texas. Free.
All vegetarian fest featuring food, products, live music, speakers, games, activities + information which promote healthier, kinder, more sustainable choices which lessen pain and destruction to people, animals and planet.
The event is organized by an all-volunteer team, passionate about this message.
Come browse the stalls at the Dallas Farmers Market and visit local vendors, artisans and groups that will provide useful information on ways to help reduce your environmental footprint, save money and live healthy.
