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WHAT GIVES?

Small ways that you can make a big difference for neighborhood nonprofits

TEACH A CLASS at the Vickery Meadow Learning Center, 6329 Ridgecrest. You could volunteer as an adult classroom teacher, activity club teacher or pre-school assistant at the center, which is dedicated to improving English literacy levels among non-English speaking adults and their young children by providing programs in communication and life skills. They believe that the ability to understand, read, write and speak English contributes to independence, productivity and the overall well-being of the students, their families and the greater community. Contact Amy Glover, adult program director, aglover@vmlc. org or 214.265.5057 ext. 12.

GAMBLE THE NIGHT AWAY

... at the Meets Casino Night benefiting Dress For Success Dallas, an organization that aims to improve women’s lives by providing them professional clothing and tools to empower them in their careers. The event, presented by Kathydid Collection, is Friday, June 11 from 6:3011:30 p.m. The festivities will include casino games, drinks, appetizers and a silent auction. Individual tickets are $35 advance purchase and $40 at the door of the Deux Lounge, 5321 Mockingbird. Visit dfsdallas.org to RSVP and purchase your ticket.

KNOW OF WAYS that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@advocatemag.com.

GIGGLE, GIGGLE, QUACK

$14-$25 It’s no surprise that “Giggle, Giggle, Quack” is the sequel to “Clack, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type”, which was a hit for the Dallas Children’s Theater last summer. One is about literary cows, and the other is about a duck that writes notes. The musical plays are based on books written by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Betsy Lewin. In “Giggle, Giggle, Quack”, Farmer Brown takes a vacation and leaves his city-slicker brother, Bob, in charge with instructions for care of the animals. But Duck rewrites the instructions, demanding “pizza for the hen”, “bubble baths for the pig” and “movie night for the cow”. What a sneaky mallard. Cronin will attend performances on June 19 and sign copies of her books. Baker Theater, Rosewood Center for Family Arts, 5938 Skillman. 214.740.0051 or dct.org.

Spca Pet Flix Film Festival

$15 The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Texas presents this film festival, which includes documentaries, music videos and comedies. The short films feature local pets in starring roles. Ticket sales will benefit homeless animals in the area. The festival begins at 6 p.m. inside Studio Movie Grill, 11170 N. Central. spca.org or petflix.org.

GOLF TOURNAMENT $125-$600 The Lake Highlands Wildcat Club’s ninth annual Cat Classic golf tournament starts with a lunch at noon. The 1:30 p.m. tournament is followed by dinner and an awards ceremony. Individual golfers can choose from $125 and $300 sponsorship packages, and a $600 sponsorship receives four playing spots. Canyon Creek Country Club, 625 West Lookout Dr., Richardson. 214.503.7869 or lhwildcatclub.org.

FATHER’S DAY AT THE ARBORETUM

$7-$10 Do it dad’s way with a Frank Sinatra tribute from 1-3 p.m. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road. 214.515.6500 or dallasarboretum.org.