Out & About

October 2012

Oct. 4

16th annual Long Run

Choose the 1-mile fun run at 6 p.m. or take the 5k challenge at 6:30 p.m. to help boost students’ funding for technology, uniforms, college visits and more.

J.L. Long Middle School, 6116 Reiger, 972.502.4700, jlong.com, $10-$20 more local events or submit your own

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OCT. 2

National Night Out

The Lower Greenville, Lowest Greenville West and Lakewood Heights neighborhood associations have teamed up to put on a night of fun and education about crime and drug use. Their familyfriendly party will feature games and prizes from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the south end of the park. This year marks the ninth for one of Dallas’ largest National Night Out events.

Tietze Park, 2700 Skillman, free

OCT. 3

Homecoming parade

The procession starts at 5:45 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson and ends there, too, with a post-parade pep rally and cookout. Continue the festivities on Oct. 5 with the homecoming game on Franklin Field.

Woodrow Wilson High School

972.502.4400, 100 S. Glasgow, www.woodrowwildcats.org

OCT. 11

Santa Fe 5k

Friends of the Santa Fe Trail are raising money to improve new trail sections. Pick up packets at 5:15 p.m. and stick around for music, beer and food trucks afterward.

Lindsley Park, 722 Memorial runproject.org, $25-$40

OCT. 13

Spruce-up and picnic

This month’s Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up gives neighbors the chance to keep White Rock Lake beautiful and eat a tasty lunch. Arrive at the For the Love of the Lake office at 8 a.m. to grab supplies for the cleanup. Then stick around at noon for the annual volunteer appreciation picnic. Adults should accompany volunteers under age 18. For the Love of the Lake 1152 N. Buckner Ste. 123, 214.660.1100whiterocklake.org

OCT. 19

Sanger Stampede fall carnival

Find food, bounce houses, an obstacle course, games and even a pumpkin pie–eating contest from 4-8 p.m. Alex Sanger Elementary Schook 8410 San Leandro, 972.749.7600 alexsangerelementary.org

$10-$20 for wristbands

OCT. 20

Fall family carnival

Drop by from 1–5 p.m. for music, a cakewalk and a ropes course. Tickets for rides, games and food can be purchased at the event.

Stonewall Jackson Elementary School, 5828 East Mockingbird, 972.749.7200, stonewalljacksonpta.org, free

Oct. 4-20