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Reflexive relaxation

YaYa Foot Spa opened a new location in the Galleria. The spa, which also has locations on Lovers and in Oak Cliff, offers reflexology services ranging from $26-$60. It’s open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Dermal delights

Dallas native Lindsey Pineyro recently opened Unit Skin Studio in Preston Hollow Village with dermatologists Sandra Witten and Dr. Max F. Adler. The studio offers Botox, Juvederm, laser hair removal, chemical peels, acne treatments and more.

Coffee, lunch and treats

Hospitality Sweet , the café and bakery that has flourished downtown for several years, is expanding to Preston Center. Preston Hollow resident Megan Adams founded Hospitality Sweet as a catering business with her sister and mother in 2008. The new restaurant will offer lunches of sandwiches, soups and salads as well as the same sweets that the Downtown location has. That includes French macarons, cake pops, cookies, cupcakes and brownies. The new Hospitality Sweet location could open as soon as January.

Reverse food truck

The NorthPark Presbyterian Church has a new food truck. The two-tone blue truck doesn’t offer artisan sliders or authentic bahn mi, though. This is the Reverse Food

Truck If you see it parked in front of a neighborhood grocery store, expect a volunteer to ask for your donation of groceries. Shoppers can buy food to help financially struggling families or use a virtual food menu to make monetary donations. The church gives 100 percent of donations to its partners, including Vickery Meadow Food Pantry to “put hunger in the rearview mirror.”

New at NorthPark

Two new stores and a restaurant open at NorthPark this month. Sundance carries southwestern inspired clothing and home goods and was founded by Robert Redford in 1989. Peruse the shop on level two, between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom. On level one, between Nordstrom and Macy’s you’ll find AG , a purveyor of denim jeans. Designs are sleek and classic rather than trendy. Grab a bite to eat just a few storefronts down at The Theodore , a brand new restaurant from Turn the Tables Hospitality, the company that brought us SMOKE, Bolsa, The Foundry and others.

Partner’s Card

Knock out your holiday shopping before November 8, if you can. That’s the last day to save 20% with a Partner’s Card. More than 750 businesses are participating in the fundraiser, which supports The Family Place, a Preston Hollow-based nonprofit that helps victims of domestic abuse get back on their feet. Shop locally at Cabana, Dr. Delphinium, Swoozies and Tootsies.

Tick Tock

Watches were once a necessity, but in the age of smartphones, they’ve become an indulgence. If you have an affinity for timepieces, check out NorthPark Center’s second annual Watch Week, Nov. 13 – Nov. 15. Learn about the craft of watchmaking, listen to live music and view limited edition pieces by Rolex, Omega and Tag Heuer. Visit northparkcenter.com for details.

Dallas Academy

950 Tiffany Way, Dallas 75218 / 214.324.1481 / dallas-academy.com

Founded in 1965, Dallas Academy’s mission is to restore the promise of full academic enrichment to students with learning differences in grades 1-12. A meaningful connection with each student is established to overcome barriers to success. Dallas Academy offers students an effective program and strategies to meet the special educational needs of bright students with learning differences, while including the activities of a larger, more traditional school. Classes are small, with a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1 where students are encouraged, praised, and guided toward achieving their goals. Diagnostic testing is available to students throughout the community.

Highlander School

9120 Plano Rd. Dallas / 214.348.3220 / www.highlanderschool.com

Founded in 1966, Highlander offers an enriched curriculum in a positive, Christian-based environment. By limiting class size, teachers are able to build a strong educational foundation to ensure confidence in academics, athletics, and the creative and performing arts. Highlander offers a “classic” education which cannot be equaled. Monthly tours offered; call for a reservation.

Lakehill Preparatory School

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931 / lakehillprep. org Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

The Lamplighter School

11611 Inwood Road Dallas TX 75229/ 214-369-9201/ thelamplighterschool.org

Lamplighter delivers serious education wrapped in the wonder of childhood. The Pre-K through fourth grade years are fleeting, but filled with pure potential. What we, as parents and educators, ignite in these primary years establishes the trajectory of a child’s future. Lamplighter helps set children on a path toward rewarding lives as forever learners. The independent, co-educational school promotes academic excellence through innovative curriculum that merges fine arts with language arts, math, environmental science, social studies, physical education, and Spanish

Spanish House

4411 Skillman 214-826-4410 / 5740 Prospect 214-826-6350 / DallasSpanishHouse.com

Spanish Immersion School serving ages 3 month - Adults. We offer nursery, preschool, elementary and adult programs at two Lakewood locations. Degreed, native-Spanish speaking teachers in an “all-Spanish” immersion environment. Call for a tour today!

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX

1420 Old Gate Ln. Dallas / 214.321.2897 / stbernardccs.org St. Bernard of Clairvaux School has educated children in Forest Hills, Casa Linda and White Rock neighborhoods since 1948. We encourage each student to develop an inquisitive mind, strong moral character and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. The experienced teaching staff is dedicated to academic excellence with a challenging curriculum and individual attention. We offer affordable tuition, PK through 8th grade, wireless slate technology, extracurricular activities, and after-school care. Please call to schedule a tour.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service.St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency.

White Rock North School

9727 White Rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410 / WhiteRockNorthSchool.com

6 Weeks through 6th Grade. Our accelerated curriculum provides opportunity for intellectual and physical development in a loving and nurturing environment. Character-building and civic responsibility are stressed. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, skating rink, updated playground, and state-of-the-art technology lab. Kids Club on the Corner provides meaningful after-school experiences. Summer Camp offers field trips, swimming, and a balance of indoor and outdoor activities designed around fun-filled themes. Accredited by SACS. Call for a tour of the campus.

Yorktown Education

5170 Village Creek Drive Plano, 75093 972-733-0800 YorktownEd.com Yorktown

Education is an independent, academically challenging private school for grades first -12. With a customized “Do What You Love” curriculum, students are educated with higher standards at earlier ages. Education is based on performance and not on age or grade levels. Yorktown graduates are in the top 1% of the country for SAT & ACT results and have a 100 percent college acceptance rate, with an average of over $100,000 in college credit and scholarships. Enrolling first through 10th grade for the 2015-2016 school year. Parent tours and student visits are available.

Zion Lutheran School

6121 E. Lovers Ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630 / ziondallas. org Toddler care thru 8th Grade. Serving Dallas for over 58 years offering a quality education in a Christ-centered learning environment. Degreed educators minister to the academic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of students and their families. Before and after school programs, Extended Care, Parents Day Out, athletics, fine arts, integrated technology, Spanish, outdoor education, Accelerated Reader, advanced math placement, and student government. Accredited by National Lutheran School & Texas District Accreditation Commissions and TANS. Contact Principal Jeff Thorman.