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ASHLY R. COTHERN, DDS, PA www.drcothern.com

Dr. Cothern is one of a small distinguished percentage of dentists who have invested in postgraduate training at one of the world’s premiere continuing education institutes, The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. We care about you as a unique individual and examine you in a way that together we can understand every aspect of your oral health. In our office we love what we do. NOW THAT IS SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT!

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DR. CLINT MEYER www.dallaseyeworks.com

Use it or lose it! FSA dollars expire 12/31. Come see us for the latest styles in Rx glasses, polarized sunglasses, and more. FSA dollars are the perfect way to stock up on contact lenses, pay co-pays, cover deductibles and other out-of-pocket expenses. And if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.

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Dallas Eyeworks 9225 Garland Rd., Ste. 2120, Dallas, TX 75218 214.660.9830

Back Pain Specialist

DR. YARON LOHR medicalchiropracticclinic.com

80% OF AMERICANS SUFFER FROM BACK PAIN. Meet Yaron Lohr, D.C. – new to the neighborhood and able to help with a variety of your back ailments. The Posture Perfect multidisciplinary practice includes medical care, pain management, diagnostic testing, chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and reha- bilitation. Services range from massage therapy, weight loss and personal training to minimally invasive surgeries. Call and mention this ad to set up your FREE health evaluation!

Posture Perfect Health Center 5550 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 150, Dallas, TX 75240 972.792.0204

Mosaics for Make-a-Wish

To take the stress out of holiday shopping and still knock out a few one-of-akind gifts, duck into Smashing Times at Preston and Royal, where you can create handmade decor. The walk-in mosaic studio has projects big and small, starting at $15. With about seven different types of materials and 25 boxes of color variations, you can churn out vases, wall ornaments, decorative furniture — all with that personal touch. “It’s limitless,” says owner Robin Oldham. “We try to keep it fresh.” Each year, the shop hosts a fundraiser for the Make-a-Wish Foundation of North Texas. Stop by Nov. 28-Dec. 11 when 10 percent of sales from all projects benefit the cause. The organization used to pay Smashing Times to create items for its auctions. “I finally was just like, ‘We need to give that to them,’ ” Oldham says. Small projects take about an hour and a half. Be sure to say “hi” to Mini, the lovable shop dog.

The shop: Smashing Times, 6025 Royal, Suite 308, 214.363.2088, smashingtimes.com

The cause: Make-a-Wish Foundation of North Texas, ntx.wish.org

Beads for Ugandans

Just one look at the disease and devastation in Uganda, Africa, can be overwhelming, says Preston Hollow resident Annie Mack. “We had no idea. There’s a lot of poverty, and a lot of it was sad.” But Mack and her boyfriend, Jeff Hawkins, found a way to make a difference. In June 2009, the two launched UgaBeads, purchasing handmade jewelry from Ugandan women. One hundred percent of sales benefit the organization Empower African Children, which builds schools for orphans. It all started when Mack and Hawkins embarked on a spur-of-the-moment trip to Kampala, Uganda, with EAC. There, they met a woman who creates and sells beads made from recycled paper. They decided to support her business, buying large quantities to sell back home. Now they work with 30 to 40 women, most of whom are HIV-positive. The women work full-time making beads, which is better than most other jobs available in the town. “What we’re trying to do is create a work-from-home situation where women can have their children with them,” Mack says. “It’s a social thing for them. It’s communal. It’s fun.” UgaBeads also has participated in fundraisers ships with local private schools such as The Shelton School, Greenhill School and Southern Methodist University. UgaBead jewelry includes necklaces, bracelets, rosaries and cuffs in different colors. Although the operation is small, the impact is real. The funds helped one Ugandan woman receive medical care after her husband died of AIDS, and she later learned that she and her youngest child also have the disease. “We’re just taking one small step at a time, and being patient,” Mack says. UgaBeads are available online and at Kid Biz, 8408 Preston Center.

The shop: Uga Beads, ugabeads.com, 469.585.9475

The cause: Ugandan artists and Empower African Children, empowerafricanchildren.org

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Shop the Family Place

The Family Place Resale Shop is stocked with one-of-a-kind gifts just waiting to be uncovered. “We are an above-average resale store,” manager Carla Ochs says. “We are comparable to high-end consignment stores.” The difference here is that everything is donated, and 100 percent of sales go toward helping domestic violence victims begin new lives. “We only accept items that are clean and in good condition. We make sure to keep our inventory not looking like a thrift store out of respect to the community and out of respect to our clients.” For 30 years, the neighborhood nonprofit has been providing support to domestic violence victims who are forced to leave dangerous homes. Each month, The Family Place helps four to 10 families lease new apartments, beginning with almost no possessions. Clients can shop at the store for free, collecting clothes, furniture, lamps, house wares, décor and other home necessities. Leftover items are sold to the public at discounted prices. Clothing ranges $7-$12, sofas are $150-$300, end tables go for $50-$75. A recent visit yielded a cherry wood crib without a scratch on it for just $150 and a perfectly functional Baldwin piano for $275. The store is volunteerpowered with only two full-time employees. “Our first priority is to provide clothing and resources for our clients,” Ochs says.

The shop: Family Place Resale, 11722 Marsh, Suite 3572, 214.358.0381

The cause: The Family Place, familyplace.org

More gifts that give back

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics inside NorthPark Center features the Charity Pot Body Lotion ($21.95) made with Fair Trade and organic cocoa butter. All proceeds benefit more than 100 different animal rights, environmental and humanitarian charities, including Fundy Bay Keeper, Odd Squad, Camp Summit and Reach for the Rainbow. 8687 N. Central, 214.696.5874, lushusa.com

Facelogic Spa offers its Spa for a Cause package ($119), which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The deal includes a dermaplane treatment, a 50-minute massage, image Vitamin C or Ormedic organic peel, airbrush tan, lash extension fill (20 lashes per eye), a body wax for any area, a body peel for the upper or lower body and makeup application. Twenty dollars from each package sold goes toward the cause. 4518 Lovers, 214.696.3223, facelogicspa.com

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North Haven Gardens carries a Garden for a Cause line of pink gardening tools, including gloves, knee pads, mini forks, water wands and trowels. Ten percent of net proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com

Build-a-Bear Workshop inside NorthPark Center features several stuffed animals that benefit a variety of causes. One dollar of each sale of the Fennec Fox ($25) goes to the World Wildlife Fund to protect endangered animals. The Read Teddy ($18) and Champion Fur Kids ($18) bears support the Builda-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation for literacy, health and wellness. 8687 N. Central, 214.987.1624, buildabear.com

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Sprinkles launches its Treats for Toys Drive Dec. 5-18. Bring in a new and unwrapped toy, and receive a free cupcake of your choice — a small but thoughtful gift for that person with a sweet tooth. All toys received from the drive go to Children’s Medical Center. 4020 Villanova, 214.369.0004, sprinkles.com

Janie Christy sChool of danCe

9090 skillman, ste. 299a dallas 75243 / 214.343.7472 www.janiechristydance.com

Janie Christy begins her 19th year teaching children to dance in Lake Highlands! Offerings include creative movement, preschool ballet & tap combos, kindergarten thru adults in ballet, tap, jazz-hip/hop, modern, musical theatre and drill team preparation. Winter Session for Moms/Tots will be Fridays in Jan and Feb. introducing toddlers 14 mos. thru 2 yrs. to fun songs, word plays and dance activities. www.janiechristydance.com

the lab @ lakewood

5304 Junius st., dallas, t 75214 / 214.901.4280 / www.thelabdallas.com

The Lab is a fun place for kids to learn about science! Programs include a mix of demonstrations, hands-on experiments and auditory and sensory stimulation in a fun, age-appropriate environment. Servicing all school-aged children, we offer on-site birthday parties, science fair project mentoring, homework help, enrichment classes, school assemblies and Scout programs. Please visit our website for up to date calendar of activities and events, www.thelabdallas.com.

lakehill PreParatory sChool

leading to success. 2720 hillside dr., dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931, www.lakehillprep.org Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, collegepreparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

Munger square Child Care

5302 Junius st. / 469.248.2905 / www.mungerchildcare.com Nestled in historic East Dallas, MSCC offers smaller class sizes than most daycare centers for more individualized attention. Infants through preschoolers are treated to a loving, nurturing, safe, clean, esthetically pleasing environment aimed at promoting their physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth. The curriculum includes Spanish offered by experienced, bilingual, caring, competent, teachers, who are also CPR certified. Exercise is promoted with indoor and outdoor activities. Children learn about gardening using the center’s greenhouse. Meals are prepared on site using natural ingredients. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided daily. Open year round, M-F, 7am-6pm.

sChool of ConteMPorary ballet dallas

214.821.2066 / 1902 abrams Pkwy., dallas / www.schoolofcbd.com. Register for classes today! Children’s and Adult’s programs. Toddlers/ Youths/Teens classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-hop, Contemporary. Morning, Afternoon and Evening classes available. REGISTER NOW! ADULTS, get in shape with Just Barre and Basics Beginner Classes. All levels of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-hop, Contemporary, and Modern. Professional Instructors in a Positive Environment! Schedule is available online. Register now – space is limited!

sCofield Christian sChool st. bernard of Clairvaux sChool

3k through grade 6 / 214.349.6843 / www.scofieldchristian.org HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY! Since 1961, Scofield has been helping students joyfully reach their academic potential. The school curriculum continues to include a rich blend of classic literature, writing and phonics combined with a comprehensive math and science program. Caring teachers enhance curriculum with hands-on learning and interactive participation. Flexible preschool options including 2- or 3-days a week as well as half-day or full-day schedules. Call to arrange a tour and find out what makes SCS the right school for your family!

1420 old gate ln. / 214.321.2897 / www.stbernardccs.org St. Bernard of Clairvaux School has educated children in Forest Hills, Casa Linda and White Rock neighborhoods since 1948. We encourage each student to develop an inquisitive mind, strong moral character and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. 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.

st. ChristoPher’s Montessori sChool

7900 lovers ln. / 214.363.9391 www.stchristophersmontessori.com St. Christopher’s Montessori School has been serving families in the DFW area for over a quarter of a century. We are affiliated with the American Montessori Society and our teachers are certified Montessori instructors. Additionally our staff has obtained other complimentary educational degrees and certifications, including having a registered nurse on staff. Our bright and attractive environment, and highly qualified staff, ensures your child will grow and develop in an educationally sound, AMS certified loving program. Now Enrolling.

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.

white roCk Montessori

1601 oates dr. dallas / 214.324.5580 White Rock Montessori’s pastoral setting provides a pleasant respite from the bustle of the city and offers both outdoor and indoor environments designed to encourage curiosity, promote creativity, and build personal and social responsibility. The school boasts an award-winning Discovery Garden, as well as a 20-acre tract of East Texas wilderness that is utilized as a nature preserve and land laboratory. The college-preparatory program of this arts-integrated school provides discovery-based learning focused on goal-setting and time management skills and promoting knowledge of how to learn, all critical elements of success in today’s world of rapid change.

white roCk north sChool

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-of-the-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.

Zion lutheran sChool

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John’s ePisCoPal sChool

848 harter rd., dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / www.stjohnsschool.org Founded in 1953,

6121 e. lovers ln. 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.

Baptist

WIlShIre BAPTIST / 4316 Abrams / 214.452.3100

Pastor George A. Mason Ph.D. / Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am

Bible Study 9:40 am / www.wilshirebc.org

BIBle C hUrC he S

NOrTh hIGhlANDS BIBle ChUrCh / www.nhbc.net

Sunday: Lifequest (all ages) 9:00 am / Worship 10:30 am

Wed: Student Ministry 7:00 pm / 9626 Church Road / 214.348.9697

DISCIPle S Of Chr IST

eAST DAllAS ChrISTIAN ChUrCh / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

Sunday School 9:30 am / THE TABLE Worship Gathering 9:30 am

Worship 8:30 & 10:50 am / Rev. Deborah Morgan / www.edcc.org

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The ePISCOPAl ChUrCh Of The ASCeNSION / 8787 Greenville Ave.

Sunday School 9:00 am / Worship 8:00 & 10:15 am 214.340.4196 / more at www.ascensiondallas.org

lUTherAN

ZION lUTherAN ChUrCh & SChOOl / 6121 E Lovers Ln.

Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship 8:00 am, 10:30 am, & 6:00 pm / 214.363.1639 / www.ziondallas.org

me ThODIST

lAke hIGhlANDS UmC/ 9015 Plano Rd. / 214.348.6600 / lhumc.com

8:30 – Adult Sun. School / 9:30 – Traditional Service & Sun. School ‘A’

10:30 – Fellowship / 10:50 – Contemporary Service & Sun. School ‘B’

PreSB yT erIAN

NOrThPArk PreSByTerIAN ChUrCh / 214.363.5457 9555 N. Central Expwy. / www.northparkpres.org

Pastor: Rev. Brent Barry / 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday Services