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SPCA of Texas Fur Ball 2017, Reigning Cats and Dogs, a Tail Wagging Success!

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SPCA of Texas Fur Ball 2017, Reigning Cats and Dogs, a Tail Wagging Success!

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/18 11:26A Victoria Albrecht

SPCA of Texas Fur Ball 2017, Reigning Cats and Dogs, a Tail Wagging Success! An evening of dinner, dancing and fabulous live and silent auctions Saturday, September 30, 2017 6:30 p.m. Midnight ...

Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Lawyers Title

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/18 8:45A Deborah Brown

The Greater East Dallas Chamber will host Ribbon Cutting for Lawyers Title on October 25th from 5-7 p.m. The new office is at 6333 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 270. Joe Theriot and staff will be...

Frontiers of Flight Museum Hosts Star Wars Day & Halloween Sci-Fi Extravaganza

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/18 4:53A Carla Meadows

Join your favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away and discover the science and technology of the Star Wars Universe at the 3 rd Annual Star Wars Day and Sci-Fi Extravaganza hosted by the...

Perot Museum's Journey to Space Exhibition to Open Oct. 21

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/17 11:36A taylor204

Blast off! Perot Museums Journey to Space traveling exhibition is as close to space as one can get without leaving Earth Opening Oct. 21, Journey to Space features a full-size...

Ten Horror Novels to Curl Up With This Month

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/17 10:00A Riley Heruska

In the mood to feel chills run down your spine? You're not alone! October is the perfect month for embracing all things creepy, especially when it comes to films and books. Sure, you can always turn...

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Books and Craft

Dallas Public Library (Events) 10/18 3:47P

When: Friday, October 20, 2017 - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Where: Lakewood Branch Library at Auditorium Stories along with a hands-on craft activity.

We Want to Hear About Your Favorite Halloween Traditions

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/18 7:00A Riley Heruska

Halloween is just around the corner, and we want to hear about how you and your family celebrate it! Do you carve the ugliest jack-o-lanterns imaginable? Is there a local festival you always attend?...

Thanks to Ted Dealey’s Grandson Rusty Dealey’s Surprise Announcement At The Fur Ball, The Family...

My Sweet Charity 10/17 8:30A Jeanne Prejean

With loads of animals hitting the SPCA of Texas facilities thanks to hurricanes and abusive situations, a black-tie crowd of more than 800 guests rallied in the Omni Dallas’ Dallas Ballroom on...

Weekly Meditation Session with DFW Meditation

Dallas Public Library (Events) 10/16 5:00P

When: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Where: Lakewood Branch Library at Conference Room Find peace within... Join members of DFW Meditation for free guided...

Former Cord Board Operators Reminisce at 45th Reunion

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/16 8:56A Deborah Brown

The technology has changed and the company has changed, but former cord board operators still continue to hold a reunion 45 years after the closing of the cord board operating units in Dallas....

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Casa Playhouse Finds a Home at St. James Episcopal School

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/15 2:00P Loree Birkenback

Have you ever wondered what happens to the playhouses from each summers Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses? You know theyre won by raffle, but where do they end up? Who is loving them? Are children...

Shelton Students' Labor of Love Helps with Harvey Relief On Labor Day Weekend

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/15 1:45P Anne Thomas

On Labor Day Weekend, a national holiday time recognizing the work of others, two Shelton School students did not take time off. Instead, they developed and worked the entire weekend with a lawn...

Chamber's Teacher of the Year Nominations Due Oct. 20

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/11 2:19A Deborah Brown

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for its annual Teacher of the Year Award. Nominations are due Oct. 20, 2017. The purpose is to recognize educators who are...

Survey Result: The Most Spirited Middle School in Lakewood/East Dallas

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/6 9:00A Riley Heruska

A few weeks ago, we asked our Lakewood/East Dallas BubbleLife members to give a shout out to the most spirited middle school they know. Today, we're announcing the results. And the winner is... ...

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These Tasty Bread Recipes Make the Perfect Fall Snacks

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/18 11:00A Riley Heruska

Not only are these recipes incredibly simple, but they're also the best way to make your home smell like a cozy, autumn haven. Try your hand at one of these breads and keep a loaf on hand as a yummy...

Here Are Some Pumpkin Spice Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/13 10:00A Riley Heruska

Everywhere you turn, there's some kind of pumpkin spice creation flagging down your attention. Some are completely outlandish (can I say pumpkin spice grilled cheese ?) while others are downright...

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Tiffany & Co. Celebrates Opening of New Store in Fort Worth

DFW Style Daily 10/17 6:56P Milan Merlo

Saturday, November 11, Tiffany Co. is celebrating the opening of their new store at the Shops of Clearfork in Fort Worth. Tiffany Co. invites everyone to visit the new store...

Vintage Tex Hosts Styling Party For All Of Your Halloween Needs

DFW Style Daily 10/12 9:43A Milan Merlo

This year for Halloween think upscale vintage with Vintage Tex. Tomorrow Friday, Oct. 13, Vintage Tex is hosting a Halloween styling party for all your creative costume needs....

LA Women’s Denim Brand NYDJ is Coming to Dallas to host a Campaign Casting Call

DFW Style Daily 10/9 5:00A Lisa Petty

Women’s denim brand NYDJ, founded in LA is coming to Dallas to host an open casting call on October 14th at Sixty Five Hundred in search of stars for their upcoming campaign....

Fashion X Dallas Noir Recap

DFW Style Daily 10/7 9:32A Lisa Petty

Dallas fashion lovers united last weekend for the annual runway show put on by Fashion X as it celebrated its fourth year in Dallas this year with Fashion X Dallas Noir. The...

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JL Long 6th Grade Soccer Team Remains Undefeated After 6 Games

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/14 2:14P Victor Aves

This morning at 7:50 AM, on a damp field in Richardson, TX a group of JL Long Buccaneers 6th grade soccer players gathered and kicked the ball around in anticipation of their upcoming 6th game of the...

Dallas United Crew Brings Home 46 Medals in the Rowing Fall Season Opener

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/14 7:37A Lisa Miller

The Dallas United Crew (DUC) rowing team competed in its first competition of the season at the Head of the Oklahoma regatta in Oklahoma City on October 7-8 at the OKC River Sports District on the...

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With medical offices in ‘high demand,’ Dallas private equity firm taps Capital One for $160 million...

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 10/10 9:54A Jon Prior

The deal highlights how the market for these buildings is attracting more attention among investors. Financiers are shrugging off the recent debate in Washington over what...

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Big Food Is Starting to Worry About a Millennial Generation That's Not So Into Animal Products

Alternet 10/17 8:30P Nathan Runkle, AlterNet

Click here for reuse options! Big Food is trying to figure out how to make people consume more animals. Hundreds of leaders from fast-food chains, marketing agencies and poultry production companies...

Holistic Health Expo at Unity on Greenville

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/17 7:00A Bernice Butler

Unity on Greenville will hold their fourth annual Holistic Health Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 21. Celebrating mind, body and spirit, its an opportunity to experience holistic healing...

The Veggie Fair Promotes Kindness to Animals

EatGreenDFW iPhone Reporter 10/14 5:00A Bernice Butler

The Texas Veggie Fair (TVF), which attracted 10,000 attendees last year, will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 21, at Reverchon Park to disseminate information which promotes healthier, kinder,...

Organic Food and Farm-to-Table Pioneer Alice Waters Is Creating a Revolution in School Lunches

Alternet 10/14 6:05A Don Hazen, AlterNet

Click here for reuse options! The celebrated Chez Panisse founder will not rest until every kid in America has a free, sustainably grown, delicious school lunch. When I spoke with Alice Waters, we...

Costco Cashing in on Preppers' Paranoia: Company Overtly Tries to Sell Year's Worth of Canned Food...

Alternet 10/13 8:30P Reynard Loki, AlterNet

Survivalists are planning for a whole lot of rainy days. Between climate change, extreme weather events, nuclear proliferation, economic instability, food insecurity and the increasing...