PAST & PRESENT

Highland Park Pharmacy

It was 1912 when Highland Park Pharmacy first opened its doors, back when a trolley called “Dinkie” shuttled students from SMU up a dirt road for burgers and shakes. In 1923, it moved to its current location, the one pictured below, at 3229 Knox, where it became Dallas’ first drive-in, complete with carhops. The business, now known as Highland Park Soda Fountain, still serves up classic comfort foods 100 years in the making. It may not be East Dallas exactly, but if you’re into nostalgia, it’s definitely worth the short drive.

1920s 2016

Last month, a mix-up caused us to incorrectly identify the original Lakewood Bank site; the correct location is the Wells Fargo Building on Gaston, not the Bank of America next door.

WHAT GIVES?

Small ways that you can make a big difference for nonprofits

Light It Up

You’ve likely seen Casa View Estates aglow with the lights of dozens of luminarie bags in recent holiday seasons. The soft flicker of candlelight carries a heavier message, however, as the event doubles as a fundraiser for those in need.Now in its third year, the neighborhood is again raising money for police and firefighters via Guns and Hoses.

This year’s event will take place Dec. 10 and 11. Donations to offset costs are being collected this month. To contribute, mail a check to CLENA, P.O. Box 180817, Dallas, 75218, or visit casalindaestates.com. Volunteers are also needed to help place the bags on Dec. 10 and pick them up on Dec. 12. Get involved by contacting Kam DeLeo at 214.923.9773 or kamdeleon@yahoo.com.

Run It Out

The nonprofit Dallas Running Club holds its annual Half Marathon at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at Norbuck Park, at the corner of Northwest Highway and Buckner. Runners will tackle a 13.1-mile course over rolling White Rock area terrain. Or, for those who want to help and not run, e-mail volunteer@dallasrunningclub.com for a spot passing out race packets pre-race, handing out water or Gatorade to runners on the course, setting or cleaning up, or helping out at aid stations — like the runners, volunteers also get a T-shirt. Race proceeds benefit the Tal Morrison Scholarship Fund, which helps fund higher education for Dallas public high school cross country runners. Visit drchalf.com to register.

Wildcat Pride

Cheer on the Woodrow Wilson Wildcats when homecoming hits this month. The parade and pep rally are set for Nov. 3 at 5 p.m., with the big game on Nov. 4. Last year, the parade caused serious traffic jams for commuters around the Gaston/Live Oak intersection, so you may want to avoid the area unless you’re on foot.

KNOW OF WAYS that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@advocatemag.com.