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THE LOWDOWN ON WHAT’S UP WI TH NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES

A never-occupied bank building just south of Central Market on Greenville and Lovers has been torn down to make way for a Raising Cane’s.Ifyou’re not familiar with the greatness that is Raising Cane’s, let me explain: This fast food joint serves up chickenfinger meals, and that’s it. When CEO Todd Graves presented his “chickenfinger-only-restaurant-chain” business plan in school, his prof gave him the worst grade in the class. Thirteen years after opening the first restaurant, and now 86+ locations later, Graves is laughing all the way to the bank. It’s a true rags-to-riches story as Fenton went as far as Alaska to fish for Sockeye Salmon to fund his first restaurant. And just in case you didn’t dig him enough for his against-all-odds-rags-to-riches story, get this: The restaurant was named after his beloved yellow labrador.

Two new restaurants have leased spaces in Hi llside Village ShoppingCenter (Mockingbird at Abrams), according to Jim Tudor of Twinrose I nvestments. Pizzeria Venti,a quick-service Italian spot with a patio, will open in a few months next to Ebby Halliday. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, a quick-service Mexican eatery that isalready popular in Fort Worth, will open at about the same time at the southeast corner, in a portion of the old Blockbuster space (next to the Quiznos, which also recently closed its doors).

Moda , the clothing store on Lower Greenville that carried goth, punk and rockabilly styles, has gone out of business. The retail shop opened in Deep Ellum in 1985 and moved to Lower Greenville last year.

Lakewood resident Michael Weinstein’s (a.k.a. The Dread Head Chef ) products, which include fluffy handmade cinnamon-y chips and fruity salsas, are now sold on the Central Market shelves. The toppings are also offered at Central Market’s new yogurt bar. The Texas-based fresh market-style grocer is also stocking coffee from the family-owned, Oak Cliff-based Oak Cliff Coffee.

Cuba Libre, the Latin-themed restaurant that opened on Henderson 10 years ago, is closed for renovations. The restaurant is expected to debut its overhaulin late summer with a new “Latin-driven concept”, according to Consilient Restaurants group, which owns Cuba Libre.

Rusty Taco opened up last month in the old Just Brakes building on Greenville at University. The opening was so well-received, the restaurant ran out of food the first few days it was open. The menu includes nine different yummy-sounding tacos plus breakfast taco options, each for $2. The most expensive thing on the menu is the margaritas, $5 for either frozen or on the rocks. The limited-menu taqueria is the brainchild of Rusty Fenton, whowas one of the cofounders of Uncle Julio’s in the 1980s.

The last of Lower Greenville’s antique malls is moving down the road. Lula B’s, which opened in 1992, moved to Deep Ellum. Lula B’s co-owner Patrick Springer says parking and increased rent prompted the move to Main near Good Latimer. About 20 years ago, that block had several antique malls. The space next door to Lula B’s once housed an 8,000-square-foot antique mall, where two bars and a pizza place now stand. Another antique mall sat across the street, along with a few independent dealers. Springer and his business partner, Mary Ann Kaylor, opened a second Lula B’s on Riverfront Boulevard (formerly Industrial) in October, and sales there quickly equaled and exceeded sales from their Lower Greenville store.

LAKEWOOD RESIDENTS TONI CAMPBELL AND MADISON WALD were part of the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Mock Trial team that won the Texas state championship and now is headed to the national tournament in Philadelphia in May.

VERITEX HOLDINGS INC. has agreed to acquire Professional Bank NA, and the deal is expected to close by July. Mark Smith, Professional Bank’s president and chief lending officer, will remain with the new bank. Professional Bank has three locations in Dallas and Garland, including one at 2101 Abrams. Smith will continue to manage that branch. Veritex wants to double the size of the bank in three years.

THE FOURTH ANNUALSYMPHONY FOR THEPARK concert featuring the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with Kenny and the Kasuals is at Exall Park, Hall and Live Oak, June 8 from 5-9 p.m. The concert is free, and the event also includes a petting zoo, jump house, face painting, snow cones, magician, clowns and more. Proceeds from food and beverage sales benefit park beautification.

YMCA AT WHITE ROCK is offering two summer camps, starting in June. The application deadline is June 1. The new Teen Camp, for kids ages 13-16, includes trips and activities including capoeira, art, service projects, video game tournaments, music production and guest speakers. The Counselor in Training Camp is for kids ages 13-17 and includes training in CPR, first-aid certification and water safety. Admission to that camp requires an application and interview. Applications are due June 1. More information is available at whiterockymca. org or 214.328.3849.

THEBRYAN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES OF 1959 AND 1960 are having a joint 50th reunion Oct. 8-9. The reunion committee is still trying to track down about 50 graduates.If you or someone you know is a member of those classes, call Penny Dearing Lewis at 214.348.0126.

THE CASA LINDA AARP chapter meets at 10 a.m. May 3 for the program “Nashville Songs with Guitar”, presented by Jessie Frank. The meeting includes a salad lunch. The group meets the first Monday of each month at Community Life Center of Casa Linda United Methodist Church, 1800 Barnes Bridge Road, 214.321.1705.

THEWHITEROCKREPUBLICANWOMEN’S CLUB meets at 6 p.m. May 20 at the Highland Park Cafeteria, 300 Casa Linda Plaza. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Call Fern Cook, 972.495.3097, for more information.

KELLYWERTHER, a Lakehill Preparatory seventh grader recently participated in the Junior National Youth Leadership Conference in Washington D.C., which aims to introduce young people to American history and help them develop their own leadership skills. About 250 students from across the nation were invited to this year’s conference, “Voices of Leadership: Reflecting on the past to create the future”.

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GA STON OAKS BAPTIST / Greenville Ave & Royal Lane

Sunday Worship 10:45 am / Bible Study 9:30 am www.gastonoaks.org / 214.348.0958

WILSHIRE BAPTIST / 4316 Abrams / 214.452.3100

Pastor George A. Mason Ph.D. / Worship 8:30 & 11:00am

Bible Study 9:40 am / www.wilshirebc.org

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SKILLMANCHURCH OF CHRIST / 3014 Skillman St.

Sunday School 9:30 am / Sunday Worship 10:30 am e Café & Bible Study Wed. 6:00 pm / 214.823.2179

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EAST DALLA S CHRISTIANCHURCH / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

Sunday School 9:30 am / THE TABLE Worship Gathering 9:30 am

Worship 8:30 & 10:50 am / Rev. Deborah Morgan / www.edcc.org

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CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION / 3966 McKinney Ave / 214.521.5101

Sunday: Traditional 7:30, 9:00, 11:15 am and 5:00 pm

Contemporary 9:00, 11:15 am and 6:00 pm / incarnation.org

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPALCHURCH / 848 Harter Road, 75218

Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 10:30 am / Christian Ed. 9:00 am 214.321.6451 / www.stjohnsepiscopal.org

THE CATHEDRALCHURCH OF ST. MATTHEW / 5100 Ross Ave.

Sunday Traditional: 8:00 & 10:30 am / Adult Education 9:30 am

Hispanic Service 12:30 / 214.823.8134 / www.episcopalcathedral.org

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GRACEHILL COMMUNITY / www.gracehill.cc

10:00 am @ Dallas Children’s Theater / Skillman & NW Hwy.

Awesome Kid’s Ministry / Use Entrance Facing Home Depot

Lutheran

FIRST UNITEDLUTHERANCHURCH / 6202 E Mockingbird Ln.

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am / Call for class schedule. 214.821.5929 / www.dallaslutheran.org

ZION LUTHERANCHURCH & SCHOOL / 6121 E Lovers Ln.

Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship 8:00 am, 10:30 am, & 6:00 pm / 214.363.1639 / www.ziondallas.org

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WHITE ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH / 9353 Garland Rd /214.320.0043

Sun. Bible Study 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am / Wed. Bible Studies

10:00 am & 7:30 pm / event facilities for rent / whiterockchurch.org

Presbyterian

NEW ST. PETER’S PRESBYTERIANCHURCH / 214.438.0120

Meet at Dallas Children’s Theater – Skillman at NW Hwy

Worship: 9:30 am / www.newstpeters.org

NORTHPARK PRESBYTERIANCHURCH / 214.363.5457

9555 N. Central Expwy. / www.northparkpres.org

New Pastor: Rev. Brent Barry / 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday Services

ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN / Skillman & Monticello

Rev. Rob Leischner. / www.standrewsdallas.org

214.821.9989 / Sunday School 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am

Unity

UNITY CHURCH OF CHRISTIANITY / www.dallasunity.org

11:00 am Sun. Worship & Sunday School; 9:30 am adult class.

3425 Greenville Ave. @ McCommas Blvd. / 214.826.5683