Out & About

August 2013

Aug. 10

Trees please

Members of For the Love of the Lake, an organization benefitting all things White Rock Lake, need volunteers to help prepare a site and plant a crop of new trees as a part of its reforestation initiative. Participants should arrive before 7:30 a.m. at the Big Thicket area of White Rock Lake. Wear work clothes and bring gloves and something to drink. The Peninsula Neighborhood Association will serve lunch.

Big Thicket at White Rock Lake, 430 E. Lawther, free

AUG. 2

Cathy’s Critters

Pet and interact with snakes, tortoises, birds and more at the Audelia Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. as teachers from Cathy’s Critters explain how animals adapt to their environments. All ages welcome.

Audelia Library, 10045 Audelia, dallaslibrary2.org, 214.670.1350, free

AUG. 3

Digestive Difficulties: Gluten, Milk, Nuts, Sugar ... and You

Casa Linda Plaza’s Natural Grocers hosts a free seminar led by Dr. Aldo D’Aversa covering topics such as the rise of food sensitivities in the general population, new diagnostic testing and corrective actions for food allergies from 10-11:30 a.m.

Natural Grocers, 9440 Garland, 214.321.4777, naturalgrocers.com, free

AUG. 10-24

White Rock Local Market

The twice-monthly market at Green Spot Market & Fuels features local food and products from 8 -1 p.m. Green Spot Market and Fuels, 702 N. Buckner, whiterocklocalmarket.org, free

AUG. 19-23

Chicken Run

Studio Movie Grill will show “Chicken Run” at 11 a.m. daily Monday through Friday for the final week of its Children’s Summer Movie Series. Tickets sold at the box office only.

Studio Movie Grill, 11170 N. Central Expressway, studiomoviegrill.com, $2 adult tickets, $1 child tickets

Through Aug. 31

Dollar Days at the Arboretum

Instead of the usual $12 for adults and $8 for kids, admission to the Dallas Arboretum is only a buck all month long. Be prepared to pay extra for parking and drink plenty of water to stay cool in the August heat. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.6500, $1

AUG 21

Daylight to Darkness

The 5-mile Daylight to Darkness race at White Rock Lake starts at 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Bath House Cultural Center. Register at Run On Texas at 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, #114. Registration closes 10 minutes before the race.

Bath House Cultural Center, 500 E. Lawther, White Rock Lake, 972.231.1111, $25

AUG. 25

Hottest Half

Race a half marathon or a 10k, beginning at Norbuck Park, on a sizzling summer day during which temps are likely to top 100 degrees. Register early online or on race day until 7:10 a.m. Norbuck Park, 200 N. Buckner, hottesthalf.com, $45-$75

AUG. 25

Good Mood and Melodies Evening of Jazz

Join some fellow hip cats for an evening of jazz performances honoring the late musician John Singleton. Music kicks off at 7 p.m.

Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center, 12225 Willowdell, 214.670.6182, free

Gecko Hardware

Find Deet-free mosquito repellents and other eco-friendly solutions for your home at this unique hardware store in Lake Highlands. From functional to funky – they make green living fun! 10233 E. NW Hwy @ Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.343.1971 GeckoHardware.com

Painting With A Twist

Express your inner artist! Instructors lead attendees in creating paintings with a featured piece of art, bring nothing more than your imagination, wine or beverage. Perfect for Private Parties as well. 5202 Lovers Ln. 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com

Once Upon A Child

Parents got those summertime Blues? Back to school is already at your Dallas-Lake Highlands Once Upon a Child. Don’t forget tax free weekend 8-9-11. Store hours: 9am - 7pm M-F, 10am - 7pm Sat and 1pm - 6pm Sun 6300 Skillman St #150 214.503.6010 onceuponachildlakehighlands.com

The Store In Lake Highlands

VERA BRADLEY Back-to-School! From grade school to college, we have what you need. Campus Backpack shown in Heather, Cocoa Moss & Lola. 10233 E NW Hwy @ Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.553.8850 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 TheStoreinLH.com

Brumley Gardens

Beautiful glass in colors, shapes and sizes you will love, all 25% off in August.

Lake Highlands: 10540 Church Road 214.343.4900 Bishop Arts: 700 W. Davis 214.942.0794 brumleygardens.com. Shop Local

Advocate Ornament

The Advocate Foundation’s limited-edition, numbered, and hand-painted ornament; perfect gift for the new home owner or Dallas transplant. Sales benefit neighborhood organizations. 214.292.0486 foundation.advocatemag.com