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Westside Academy Performed Summer Showtunes

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Top Stories: ➊ – Poll Result: Lakewood/East Dallas Votes for the Best Burger Joint (Friday), ➋ – Pricier restaurant does not survive in Dallas' Lakewood neighborhood (Thursday), ➌ – Dallas Arboretum Dollar Days (Sunday), ➍ – The Potential Benefits of Enrolling Your Kids in a Dance Class (Tuesday), ➎ – Fresh Listing Friday: Modern Simplicity (Friday)

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Taylors Gift Names 2017 Outlive Yourself Award Honorees

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/24 6:33A Katie Hill

DFW-based national nonprofit, Taylors Gift Foundation, has announced the 2017 honorees for the 3rd Annual Outlive Yourself Awards Dr. Tiffany Anthony and Ms. Terri Maxwell, who will be honored on...

Woodrow Alum and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author at DMA This Tuesday July 25th

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/23 7:44A Victor Aves

Tuesday, July 25, 7:30 p.m. Location: Horchow Auditorium In partnership with World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth Lawrence Wright is a top-notch journalist who has been writing since the Civil...

Black and White & Read all Over opens July 27 at Kettle Art

Art News DFW 7/22 4:39A webmaster

Kettle Art proudly presents ‘Black & White and Read all Over’ featuring Illustrators Brad Albright, William Bubba’ Flint and Miguel ‘Miggy’ Aguilar. Illustrations are everywhere. In the papers, on the...

Over $960,000 Raised on Behalf of The Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/20 1:20P Sharon Adams

The Salvation Army Womens Auxiliary Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon Fashion Is Art You Are The Canvas Brought Tears and Cheers Presenting Sponsor: The Al G. Hill, Jr. Family and Highland Park Village...

Lakewood Library Seeking Donations for Annual Book Sale

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/20 5:00A Donna Denison

The Lakewood Library Friends (LLF) is seeking donations of gently used hardbacks, paperbacks, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and other media items for its Annual Book Sale scheduled for Saturday, September...

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Westside Academy Performed Summer Showtunes

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/24 5:04A Shelia Huffman

The Westside Academy of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) hosted Summer Showtunes Saturday afternoon following a two-week drama camp held at the church this summer. Campers performed...

Dallas Arboretum Dollar Days

Lakewood Family eGuide 7/23 2:52A Valerie

Dallas Arboretum Dollar Days Dallas Arboretum Dollar Days: Dallas Arboretum Offers Special $1 Admission for August Dollar Days, Presented by Alfa Romeo FIAT of Dallas. An Additional $1 for...

Knit Wits

Dallas Public Library (Events) 7/22 6:59P

When: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: Lakewood Branch Library at In Library Come and join a lively group of knitters for knitting and conversation.

Book Review: Crooked by Austin Grossman

Booked Solid - Dallas Public Library 7/22 5:00A Brandon Murray

He is considered one of the most controversial presidents in United States History, with a legacy marred by scandal and a complicated relationship with the media. I am...

How to Plan an Efficient (and Cheap) Move

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/20 10:00A Riley Heruska

Whether you're helping a teenager move into a college dorm or packing up your entire house to switch locations, moving is stressful . There are so many different aspects to cataloging what you have,...

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Arboretum Educators Part of Team to Train Teachers in the Galapagos Islands

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/24 8:37A Juliette DC

For most teachers, learning doesnt stop in the summer. In fact, the Dallas Arboretum Education Department hosts professional training for 500 teachers annually, and much of that training takes place...

MetroPCS Offering Free School Supplies to Dallas Community in 2017 Back-to-School Campaign

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/21 10:35A Culver Public Relations

DALLAS, July 21, 2016 Beginning August 2, MetroPCS will offer free school supplies at 32 of their participating locations during scheduled events at MetroPCS stores throughout August. Each two-hour...

Helping High School Students Dress for Academic Success

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/13 6:12A Culver Public Relations

Can you believe its already time to begin getting ready to go back to school? In preparation for the new school year, Texans Can Academies wants to make sure every student starts the year with the...

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Poll Result: Lakewood/East Dallas Votes for the Best Burger Joint

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/21 10:00A Riley Heruska

A few weeks ago, we asked our Lakewood and East Dallas BubbleLife members to tell us where we should go for the best burger in the area. Today, we're announcing the results! And the winner is... ...

Chef Chris Ward Hosts "Cooking for the Hounds"

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/20 8:16A Amity Thomas

Executive Chef Chris Ward hosts an afternoon grilling and cooking class Saturday, August 19 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Mercury . Assisting Chef Ward this year is Craig Ludwig , former Dallas...

National Ice Cream Day For Kids From One To Ninety-two

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/17 4:39A Shelia Huffman

It was 1984 when President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) tries...

No-Bake Cookies Your Children Can Help Make

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/14 7:00A Riley Heruska

With how hot this summer has been for Texas, it's the perfect time to embrace no-bake cookies that are best served cold. They can be scrumptious and incredibly easy to make, so you and your little...

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Flea Style Summit Returns Fall 2017

DFW Style Daily 7/23 5:00A Lauren Rosenthal

The Flea Style Summit is back for the 2017 Fall Summit! Launched in Summer 2016, the popular conference is held bi-annually and is a day jam-packed of educational and creative...

Be Ready to Slay: Beyonce, Ballet, and Rose

DFW Style Daily 7/22 5:00A Lisa Petty

Beyonce, Ballet Rose, could there be a more perfect combination? You don’t even have to answer we know the answer is no. Well thanks to the Arts Mission Oak Cliff, you can...

Best in Dallas: Dallas Chef Oliver Sitrin Uncovers His Favorite Spots

DFW Style Daily 7/21 5:00A Lauren Rosenthal

We love a list and a Best In Dallas list is even better! Today, Dallas chef Oliver Sitrin shares his favorite spots around the city. Beginning his culinary career at just age...

Something Wicker This Way Comes

DFW Style Daily 7/21 5:00A Lauren Rosenthal

It s summer- that means enjoying the sun at the beach, on a picnic, or going out with friends. Keep summer with you at all times with the hottest new trend: wicker and straw...

TREND ALERT: Tassels

DFW Style Daily 7/20 5:00A Elena Alvarez

This summer is all about the add-ons. Perhaps the biggest and the boldest trend this summer is the tassel. Seen (literally) hanging from almost anything, tassels bring life to...

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JL Long 6th Grade Soccer Enters 12th Season!

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/19 6:23A Victor Aves

In its continuing tradition of giving new sixth grade students at J.L. Long Middle School an opportunity to play team sports, the White Rock YMCA and JL Long PTA are hoping for another successful...

The Potential Benefits of Enrolling Your Kids in a Dance Class

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/18 11:24A Riley Heruska

We've all heard how important various sports can be when it comes to children and their development. Running track teaches you endurance, soccer makes you a team player, etcetera. However, we talk...

Hot Rocks Bike Ride 2017 Is Coming Up Fast!

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 7/12 10:33A BRN Media

Hot Rocks Bike Ride returns to Rockwall Registration underway for Hot Rocks Bike Ride Aug. 12 Get ready to ride. The 31 st annual Hot Rocks Bike Ride, hosted by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club, will...

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6419 Sunnyland Ln, Dallas, TX 75214, $549,000 4 beds, 3 baths

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2362 sqft, 4 beds, 3 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - Lakewood

6814 Avalon Ave, Dallas, TX 75214, $1,195,000 4 beds, 3.5 baths

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3322 sqft, 4 beds, 3.5 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - Lakewood

6875 Avalon Ave, Dallas, TX 75214, $799,000 4 beds, 3 baths

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2544 sqft, 4 beds, 3 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - Lakewood

6402 Lakewood Blvd, Dallas, TX 75214, $475,000 3 beds, 2 baths

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2597 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - Lakewood

7339 La Vista Dr, Dallas, TX 75214, $599,500 4 beds, 2.5 baths

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2732 sqft, 4 beds, 2.5 baths, single-family home in Dallas, TX - Lakewood

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Medical City Dallas' $125M luxury women's hospital reaches project milestone

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 7/18 12:12P Candace Carlisle

A $125 million luxury women's hospital in North Dallas is beginning to take shape, reaching its uppermost height Tuesday on the Medical City Dallas campus in North Dallas. The...

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Plano Rotary Club

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 7/24 2:00P Bernice Butler

Thanks to the Plano Rotary Club, the first all-abilities playground has opened in Plano at the new Jack Carter Park on the site of the former Jack Carter Pool, serving children with disabilities a...

Here's How Coca-Cola Supports Deadly Animal Cruelty (Video)

Alternet 7/23 8:30P Mike Kobliska, AlterNet

For years Coca-Cola has deceived the public about their support of animal cruelty. "It’s a sickening sound you never forget, a sharp crack that echoes throughout the quiet arena." — SHARK...

Using Mindfulness for Detoxification

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 7/22 5:00A Bernice Butler

Mindfulness has become one of the most popular ways to detox the brain and relieve stress among people of all walks of life. It is an age old-practice that can take many forms and combined with other...

Do You Question the Value of the USDA Organic Seal? Here's What You Need to Know

Alternet 7/21 8:30P Katherine Paul, Ronnie Cummins,

Click here for reuse options! The Washington Post exposes two companies that are certified organic, yet don t meet organic standards. A recent series of articles by a...

Women Still Carry Most of the World's Water

Alternet 7/21 9:00A Bethany Caruso, The Conversation

In a study of 25 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, UNICEF estimated that women there spent 16 million hours collecting water each day. Imagine going through your day without access to clean, safe water...