Minan B. Hammer

Shea Boothe’s virtual beauty bar, TrueBeautyRx.com, is now also an exciting new beauty destination in the heart of Lakewood. TrueBeautyRx Skin Care Clinic and Beauty Bar is the place to go for everything truly beautiful from microdermabrasion to a spray tan. With the support of a medical director, TrueBeautyRx offers physician-strength lines like Obagi Medical, Prevage MD, and Skin Medica. Shea, who has over 20 years of experience in skincare, recently launched her own mineral makeup line, 2 Shea Cosmetics. “My goal is to be the local resource for clinical skincare advice, amazing products, and fabulous aesthetic treatments.”

TrueBeautyRx

6224 La Vista Dallas, TX 75214

TrueBeautyRx.com

214.434.1664

Dirty Dawgz was created in August of 04, a self serve dog wash and spa grooming. You and your pet can get in and out of Dirty Dawgz under $20 that includes a nail clip and ear cleaning. We supply everything all you have to bring is your dog or dogs. Grooming is available at all stores.

Dirty Dawgz

214.827.3470

972.386.8175 dirtydawgz.net

Marissa Fontanez

ELLEN TERRY, REALTORS

Kim Armstrong utilizes her creative skills, and professional education in design to create functional, livable, and beautiful environments that express each client’s individuality. Her extraordinary eye for design and a strong work ethic that was developed through the years as an accomplished multi-sport collegiate athlete provides a winning combination for your design project.

Interiors By Kim

214.500.0600 kim@interiorsbykim.com interiorsbykim.com

Integrity, honesty, and a passion for people make working with realtor Marissa Fontanez a delight. The fact that she lives in Lakewood/East Dallas gives her personal insight into our community that is extremely valuable to her clients. A Dallasite, she attended SMU, where she earned a degree from Cox School of Business. Her ten years of corporate experience negotiating with international firms transfers directly to her real estate business.

As a Certified Negotiation Expert, Accredited Buyers Representative, and a Historic Home Specialist, Marissa provides exceptional real estate knowledge and sales expertise.

Ellen Terry, Realtors

214.789.9187 marissa@marissafontanez.com marissafontanez.com

Yuvani Tran is an optometrist providing family eye care, contact lenses, and emergency optometry in Lakewood. “I enjoy helping everyone see better, especially children,” she says. “When a child puts on that first pair of glasses and realizes how much they were missing—that’s very rewarding.” In her small, friendly office, Dr. Tran creates a comfortable, inviting atmosphere for all ages.

Yuvani Tran, OD, PA 306 Hillside Village Shopping Center, Ste. A Dallas, TX 75214

214.823.6470

Dr. Diane Colter, DDS ALL ABOUT KIDS DENTISTRY

Marj Rash, owner of Yoga

Mart, has studied yoga for over 35 years, so it was inevitable that she would apply her education in textiles and clothing design to creating products for yoga enthusiasts.

Through her website and her retail store in Lakewood, she offers bolsters, mat bags, blocks, straps, clothing, and much more to enhance the practice of yoga.

Yoga Mart

6039 Oram (at Skillman) Dallas, TX 75206

214.534.4469 yogamartusa.com

Dr. Diane Colter’s passion to be the most caring and compassionate pediatric dentist led her to open a practice, All About Kids Dentistry, that focuses on treating infants, children, teens, and kids with special needs, and educating them about optimal oral health.

Dr. Colter is a graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry with a Pediatric residency at U.C.L.A., and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentists. “We recognize every child is unique and we strive to make sure every dental visit feels like it’s tailored just for them,” she says.

All About Kids Dentistry

5211 Forest Lane, Suite 127 Dallas, TX 75244

972.233.4439 allaboutkidsdentist.com

Lara Travis started Wallpapers and More, Inc 16 years ago. It has expanded from home design, services ranging from draperies, upholstery, furniture placement, to a brand Travisdavid.com, where you can buy all types of beautiful things for your home, and pamper yourself. In the works is a bracelet that is hopefully going to generate a lot of donations for autism speaks. Wallpapers And More,Inc. 214.718.7281 travisdavid.com

Lorraine Wire OWNER, HANCE PAINT & BODY

Kert Platner, Rob Wilson and Chris Lawler

For hosting our Women in Business Celebration. 6324 Prospect Avenue

214.824.WINE

Professional Bank of Lakewood

For co-hosting our Women in Business Celebration. 2015 Abrams Rd. 214.824.5800

Hance Paint & Body Service, a family-owned business that handles repairs on all makes of new and late-model automobiles, has been in the Park Cities area since 1955. Lorraine feels most rewarded when she helps her customers understand the process of restoring an automobile to pre-accident condition, and when she’s advocating for them with insurance companies. Since taking the reins fifteen years ago, Lorraine has taken great pride in carrying on the tradition of impeccable customer service that is the hallmark of her collision repair business. Hance hanceauto.com

Business

CHRISTINE COOK OF SLEEP EXPERTS was named a Service Hero by the Dallas nonprofit Interfaith Housing Coalition for helping needy families through a mattress donation program. Cook has received several awards for her service, and has volunteered with the coalition during other events and fundraisers. She recently was honored along with Louise Spence Griffeth at the Lakewood Service League spring fundraiser.

Community

EAST DALLAS RESIDENT LINDA STOGNER produced, directed and edited a KERA short film that received two world medals from the New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards. “The Chip that Jack Built: Jack Kilby and the Invention of the Microchip” received gold in the History and Society category and silver in the Society and Social Issues category. More than 30 countries entered work into the festival.

THELAKEWOOD LIBRARY FRIENDS need book donations for their annual Libraryfest sale set for Sept. 11. They will accept gently used hardbacks and paperbacks as well as CDs, DVDs and videotapes. Proceeds from the sale benefit library programs. Call 214.670.1376 or stop by the branch at 6121 Worth.

THELALECHELEAGUE has scheduled meetings through the end of the year, beginning this month. The nonprofit organization provides education and support to women who want to breastfeed. The meetings will be at 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Greenland Hills United Methodist Church, 5835 Penrose. For details, visit lllusa.org.

THE AGAPE CLINIC IN EAST DALLAS recently named Stephanie Bohan Gandy the clinic’s new executive director. Gandy served as director of development at the Dallas Holocaust Museum for more than four years. She moved to the area in 2005.

KIMBERLY SHAMBLEY was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to the Texas Real Estate Research Advisory Committee through January 2015. The committee advises the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. Shambley, who has a Lakewood office, is an assistant general counsel for Bank of America. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and a past member of the Texas Manufactured Housing Board and Texas Commission of Fire Protection. Shambley also served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force.

Faith

WILSHIRE BAPTIST CHURCH unveiled its community tapestry, “Stories”, which includes 250 pieces of fabric donated by members as part of the Measure by Measure campaign launched in 2007. The permanent art installation is in the church’s south atrium.

FIRST UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH will host its Vacation Bible School July 26-30, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with the theme “How Great Thou Art”. Geared toward ages 4-10, the weeklong session features fellowship, Bible study, arts and crafts, games, music, puppets and skits. Registration is $40 per child, and family discounts are available. Call 214.821.5929 or stop by the church at 6202 E. Mockingbird.

Students

SEVERAL EAST DALLAS STUDENTS were among the 62 DISD high school seniors to receive the Superintendent’s Scholarship worth $2,000. It was awarded to students who showed outstanding character and commitment to academics and community service. The recipients include: Sarahi Garcia and Kelley Edwards of Bryan Adams and John C. Matusewicz and Diana Aguirre of Woodrow.

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