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of the month series beginning Jan. 2 with Davis Blake, a Dallas resident and stay-athome dad, who began recording his first album in December. The series will showcase a new artist Friday and Saturday nights, and wrap up with Blake on Sundays. Music booker Ronnie Fauss, a musician who recently put out his own record, “Mulligan”, schedules local talent for the coffee shop. “I play pretty regularly in Dallas, so people know me,” Fauss says. Anyone interested in playing at the shop should email Fauss at music@ wrcoffee.com. 214.341.4774, wrcoffee.com.

For lovers of all things cute and monogrammed, T. Hee Greetings and Gifts in Lake Highlands Plaza, Audelia and Walnut Hill, has a new website, partychickandpaper. com. Co-owner David Farris says customers couldn’t find the store website because they had a difficult time spelling “T-Hee” correctly, so the store changed to an easier URL. The company still runs its other website (t-heegifts.com), but the new site offers incentives for visitors, called “cluck bucks”, or onlineonly store credit for shopping on the website, referring a friend, or blogging about the company. The store is also holding an “off to market” sale January 1-7, where everything in the shop is 20-75 percent off. 214.747.5800.

Aldi 3 is planning to open another location in our neighborhood at 9779 Forest. Don’t be fooled by the website’s list of open locations; the grocery store won’t open until September 2011. The date might not be right around the corner, but shoppers looking for instant grocery savings can check out Aldi’s current location on Abrams and Northwest Highway. aldifoods.com.

Just outside our neighborhood on

Garland Road, a few new businesses are turning the heads of neighbors who live within a short driving distance:

Savvy Consignments (9034 Garland) is a new store near Cheesecake Royale. “I have a little something for everybody,” owner Rhonda Arnold says. The store sells predominately furniture, household items, jewelry and a few local handmade goods (such as hairclips from a woman who finds peacock fathers around White Rock Lake). 214.660.8700.

A few doors down, Justin Bowden Fitness (9010 Garland) recently celebrated one year of business as a personal training facility.

Jody DeFalco, an Old Lake Highlands resident, emailed to tell us she recently stumbled across it while looking for a gym, and heartily endorses it. “I feel like I get more of a workout in one hour than I do by going to one of the big gyms for a month,” DeFalco says of Justin Bowden Fitness. “The trainers are knowledgeable, personable and very motivating, and the staff knows everyone by their name.” She also appreciates that owner and namesake Justin Bowden does not “hard sell” his potential clients, and instead offers a free training session “so you know whether you will find value in it or not.” 214.321.9300, justinbowdenfitness.com.

Across the street in the Reserve at White Rock, Susan Linder has opened the Debutantes and Cowboys Boutique 4 (9219 Garland), carrying designer clothes and accessories for women and children, from infants and toddlers to tweens. 972.800.9314, debutantesandcowboysboutique.com.

—ELiz ABETH KniGHTEn

do you know of a neighborhood business renovating, expanding, moving, launching, hosting an event, celebrating an anniversary, offering a special or something else noteworthy? Send the information to livelocal@advocatemag.com or call 214.292.0487.

lakehighlands.advocatemag.com

Job Opening: Membership Sales

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is looking for an energetic individual to sell memberships. This individual will be responsible for calling on local and individual businesses located in the Northeastern part of Dallas — from I-30 to LBJ and from Central to Lake Ray Hubbard. This is a commission only position. Please send your resume to Chamber@dallastex.com before January 31.

BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL

9750 Ferguson Rd., Dallas 75228 / 214.324.3607 / www.bishoplynch.org.

Lakehill Preparatory School

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931, www.lakehillprep.org

THE LAB @ LAKE HIGHLANDS

10050 Shoreview Rd., Dallas 75238 / 214.901.4280 / www.thelabdallas.com

THE CHILDREN’S CENTER

1423 San Saba Dr., Dallas / 214.823.2119 / Fax 214.321.4666

scOfIeld cHRIstIaN scHOOl

7730 abrams Rd., dallas / 214.349.6843 / www.scofieldchristian.org Now Accepting Applications! Pre-K through Grade 6 OPEN HOUSE

January 19 @ 10:00 am, January 20 @ 6:30 pm, February 24 @ 7:00 pm. Scofield Christian School is a place where curiosity is encouraged and discovery is celebrated. Students are inspired to explore each topic with the gifts and talents God has given each of them. Learning with and from one another creates a special family-like bond that can be felt from the moment you step into the school. It’s a contagious spirit that is seen in every classroom and beyond. Join us for an open house and discover what makes SCS the school for your family.

st. BeRNaRd

Of claIRvaux scHOOl

1420 Old Gate lane / dallas / 214-321-2897

St. Bernard of Clairvaux School has educated children in Forest Hills, Casa Linda and White

Rock neighborhoods since 1948. The experienced teaching staff is dedicated to academic excellence with a challenging curriculum and individual attention. We offer affordable tuition, PK through 8th grade, wireless slate technology, extracurricular activities, and after-school care. Please call to schedule a tour. www. stbernardofclairvaux.org 214-321-2897 st. jOHN’s ePIscOPal scHOOl 848 Harter Rd., dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / www.stjohnsschool.org Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service. St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency.

St. John’s Episcopal School

st. Paul academy

6464 e. lovers ln. dallas / 214.321.1275 / www.stPaulacademy.com

Grades 5-8. This is a rare opportunity to participate in coeducational, non-denominational private school exclusively for middle school students. In order to maintain a small, nurturing community of learners where students can grow and develop their talents and skills, enrollment is limited to 100 students. We offer a balanced and challenging curriculum that prepares students to enter high school with a strong academic foundation and the confidence to be successful, life-ling learners. Contact us at info@StPaulAcademy.com for pre-registration and other information.

WHIte ROcK mONtessORI scHOOl

1601 Oates dr., dallas / 214-324-5580

Founded in 1975 and located on beautiful, wooded acreage in East Dallas, WRM offers a world- class education to children ages three through 8th grade. The professional staff of this arts-integrated school is supported by specialists in the visual and performing arts, music, Spanish, P.E., and environmental science. The school’s award-winning Discovery Garden provides for an integrated gardening curriculum. Up-to-date technology is integrated into every classroom. Students are noted for their extraordinary levels of personal responsibility, independence, and selfconfidence. Contact Sue Henry (214) 324-5580

WHIte ROcK NORtH scHOOl lutHeRaN scHOOl dallas / 214.363.1630 www.ziondallas. org Toddler care thru 8th Grade. Serving Dallas for over 58 years offering a quality education in a Christ-centered learning environment. Degreed educators minister to the academic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of students and their families. Before and after school programs, Extended Care, Parents Day Out, athletics, fine arts, integrated technology, Spanish, outdoor education, Accelerated Reader, advanced math placement, and student government. Accredited by National Lutheran School & Texas District Accreditation Commissions and TANS. Contact Principal Jeff Thorman.

9727 White Rock trail dallas / 214.348.7410. 2 Years through 5th Grade. 45 years of successful students! Our accelerated curriculum provides opportunity for intellectual and physical development in a loving and nurturing environment. Character-building and civic responsibility are stressed. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, skating rink, updated playground, and state-ofthe-art technology lab. Kids Club on the Corner provides meaningful after-school experiences. Summer Camp offers field trips, swimming, and a balance of indoor and outdoor activities designed around fun-filled themes. Accredited by SACS. Call for a tour of the campus. www. WhiteRockNorthSchool.com.