sketching pads

Property owners who place their pad on the home-tour circuit provide a profound service by taking part in an event that benefits our neighborhood and its schools. It’s not easy, after all, preparing a home for the Lake Highlands Women’s League Holiday in the Highlands Home Tour, which annually showcases four of the area’s most brag-worthy properties. Neighbor Amelia Natanson doesn’t have a home

HOLIDAY IN THE HIGHLANDS

WHEN/ Friday, Dec. 4 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The Holiday Market runs from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. luncheon will be from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

WHERE/ Highland Oaks Church of Christ (Plano and Walnut Hill)

Tickets/ Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the tour homes or at the church FOR INFO/ lhwl.org on the tour, but she has contributed her fair share of painstaking work — it’s her way of letting the participants know they are appreciated. For the past two years, Natanson has meticulously sketched each home on the tour as a gift to its owner. “I love doing this for the Women’s League because I have seen the effect the organization has had on the lives of students through the scholarships they give each year. That’s why I do it,” says Natanson, the art teacher at Stults Road Elementary School in Lake Highlands. Her service also comes with other, unexpected little rewards. Last year, she remembers, one of the tour homes had works by some of her favorite artists, such as David Bates, hanging on the walls. The idea that the homeowner might possibly hang her sketch alongside those greats made her smile, she says. A painting of one home may take as long as 1720 hours, but Natanson says it’s worth every minute.

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

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Cosmetic And Family Dentistry

Dena T.Robinson, DDS, FAGD Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry

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Internal Medicine

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Dr. Dunnagan and the other physicians at The WadeHuebner Clinic believe in providing advanced medical care while adhering to traditional doctor-patient values. In addition to treating most acute and chronic adult illnesses, its board certified physicians perform wellness and preventative examinations. They are on staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas and will attend to their patients if hospitalization is needed. The physicians at Wade-Huebner are on most insurance plans and are accepting new patients.

WADE-HUEBNER

Orthodontics

Patricia A.Simon,DDS www.lakewoodortho.net

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Optometrist

Dr. Clint Meyer www.dallaseyeworks.com

Act Now. Don’t lose the money from your health savings account or defined benefit plan. New glasses, sunglasses, or contact lenses are a perfect way to start the new year. Great new styles have just come in. From value frames to the top designer lines, you are sure to find something that will help you look and see your best.

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9225 GARLAND ROAD SUITE 2120, DALLAS, TX 75218 214.660.9830

Green Living

Great green gifts for everyone on your list. Energy saving gadgets for him, Fair Trade Jewelry and Accessories for her, and handmade toys for the kids. 1904 Abrams Parkway. 214.821.8444 Hours & Info at green-living.com.

The Store In Lake Highlands

Yule sparkle this season...in Chamilia! Design your own bracelet or necklace or create a perfect Holiday gift. Huge selection of beads and so much more.

10233 ENWHwy@Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.553.8850 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 TheStoreinLH.com

Tom Barrett Optical

Top off your Christmas shopping with a little something for yourself — Try out these timeless aviator sunglasses from Ray-Ban. Gift Certificates available. 5550 Greenville Ave.(Old Town) 214.368.0170 tombarrettoptical.com

T.HEE GREETINGS

Bowman Hot Glass

Working glassblowing studio and gallery - offering unique art for any budget or occasion. classes. Architectual 1419 Griffin St. E. (Cedars District close to downtown Dallas) Tues.-Sat., 11-5 or by appointment 214.426.4777 bowmanglass.com

Santa knows it’s best to shop local & we have everything you need to make your holidays special. Ornaments, decorations, gifts and gift wrapping all right here in your neighborhood. 9661 Audelia Rd. (next to Highlands Café) 214.747.5800 t-heegifts.com

CHRISTMAS CONCERT $10-$22

Collin County’s professional chamber chorus, The Texas Voices, will perform its annual Christmas concert, “My Spirit Rejoices: A Celebration of Advent and the Christmas Season.” The performance features the chancel choir from Northway Christian Church. The show starts at 7 p.m. at the church, 7202 W. Northwest Hwy. thetexasvoices.org.

Run The Rock

Some 20,000 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s Metro PCS Dallas White Rock Marathon, which benefits the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. It’s the 38th year for the city’s biggest marathon, and runners from all over the world will participate. As of press time, 80 percent of the slots had been sold, and organizers expect the race to sell out. Even though the marathon and half marathon are for serious runners, anyone can participate. The Mayor’s 5k Fun Run and Walk costs $5 for one person or $10 for a family of four, and it’s free for DISD students. And there’s also a 1-mile walk. The race starts at Victory Plaza, circles White Rock Lake and runs through our neighborhood, so cheering is another way to get involved. Get more information at runtherock.com.

RACHEL STONE

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR FREE

The Bishop Lynch Brigade’s first Christmas bazaar features a dance and cheer competition. Vendors will line the school’s cafeteria and hallways, and Santa will be there for pictures. The sale benefits the drill team’s junior varsity and varsity squads. Ferguson and Peavy, bishoplynchbrigade.org.

CHILDREN’S TEA $50-$100

Former First Lady Laura Bush will present her children’s book “Read All About It!” at a children’s Christmas tea at Rosine Hall at the Dallas Arboretum from 2-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum. Check womenscouncildallasarboretum.org for more information.