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SOLD OUT: A Writer's Garden Symposium & Luncheon A Passion for Gardens

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/23 2:44A Deborah Brown

The Womens Council of the Dallas Arboretum announced that its annual Fall Fundraiser A Writers Garden Literary Symposium & Luncheon A Passion for Gardens is a SELLOUT. To be added to the waitlist for...

Come Hear Author Drew Sanders Discuss His Book The Garden of Eden - FREE

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/22 10:44A Elizabeth Lenart

Dallas Heritage Village hosts its 6 th Annual Farina Lecture Series featuring Author Drew Sanders on Tuesday, October 23, with a reception at 6:30 p.m.; lecture at 7 p.m. This event is free with no...

Right Now in Texas, You Can Start Voting in the 2018 Midterms

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/22 10:00A Riley Heruska

There are officially less than fifteen days until the next election, and you can cast your vote right now. Early voting in Texas opened up on October 22 and will run until November 2. If you want to...

Heroes for Children Announces Honorees of Inaugural Heroes in Disguise Award

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 11:14A Juliette DC

Two local teenagers, Lauren Stapleton and Reid Zlotky, will receive the inaugural Heroes in Disguise Award being given by Heroes for Children for their extraordinary work in helping the nonprofit...

10 Places to See the Nutcracker This Year in DFW

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 11:00A Riley Heruska

Although it might seem far too soon to start thinking about your holiday entertainment plans, tickets for the most celebrated Christmas ballet are already on sale (and are going quickly). If you're...

Kaki Hopkins of Preston Hollow to Be Honored as Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/19 5:40A Elizabeth Lenart

Hosted by the Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals, the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon honors some of Dallas most outstanding philanthropists and volunteers For...

Why You Should Adopt a Cat This Fall and Where You Can Find One

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/18 9:00A Riley Heruska

Every year, approximately 3.4 million cats enter animal shelters across the nation. Roughly 70 percent of these adoptable cats end up euthanized while only a third are taken into new homes. As sad as...

City of Plano says it had five major sewer overflows because of rain

WFAA.com (Local News) 10/18 1:51A

According to a press release the overflow volume was 100,000 gallons which poured into White Rock Creek.

The North Texas Food Bank Announces Over $191,000 Raised at 5th Annual Harvest

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/17 12:00P Kristi Bare

Record-setting rain couldnt keep supporters away from the 5 th annual HARVEST on Friday, September 21 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Co-chairs Maggie Kipp and Melinda Knowles, with...

On My Own Time Exhibition at NorthPark Center Features Works By North Texas Professionals

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/17 10:00A Kristi Bare

Business Council for the Arts (BCA) celebrated its annual On My Own Time exhibition at an opening reception for the artists on October 4, 2018. On view at NorthPark Center, on level one in the east...

Need Transportation to a Voting Location? These Rideshare Apps Can Help

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/17 8:00A Riley Heruska

In Texas, early voting begins 15 days before Election Day. This makes it easier to fit a quick trip to a poll station into your busy schedule, so don't feel that you have to block out time to vote on...

Attempted robbery outside Lakewood Whole Foods results in officer-involved shooting

WFAA.com (Local News) 10/17 11:06A

The officer, who was not injured in the incident, fired his weapon into a vehicle, which then sped away, striking at least two cars before leaving the parking lot.

Woodrow Dance Company 2018 Nutcracker Short 'N Suite Registration

Lakewood BubbleLife iReporter 10/17 6:01A WW_Dance_Company

Woodrow Dance Company continues to accept registrations for its annual Nutcracker Short 'N Suite production. Children K-5th can enroll through 10/31/18, at https://www.woodrowwildcats.org/Dance. Email...