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The Plaza at Preston Center signs major tenants

The Plaza at Preston Center landed two more top-notch tenants to the fivestory mixed-use development, which is under construction, with the signing of Cambridge Holdings, Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Cambridge leased about 19,000 square feet of office space comprising the entire top floor of the building and half of the third floor, which the company will occupy upon the building’s spring 2013 completion. The building will be known as The Cambridge Building, named for the national developer, owner and manager of healthcare facilities. “The vibrancy of the neighborhood and the walkable surroundings of the plaza are complementary with our business activities,” Cambridge CEO Jean-Claude Saada says via a press release. Morgan Stanley leased 14,317 square feet of office space, the entire fourth floor of the building, and is scheduled to move in late summer 2013. Retail tenants including True Food Kitchen and Matthew Trent will occupy the ground floor, and the second floor will be home to the University Park public library.

Preston Hollow resident opens golf boutique in Oak Cliff

Golf pro and Preston Hollow resident Nick Griffin decided to open golf store Pebble and Pine because he had a hard time finding golf supplies not made in China. Pebble and Pine, which opened in the Bishop Arts District in October, specializes in made-in-the-U.S.A. items, including shirts from Austin-based Criquet, pants from New York City-based Grown & Sewn, balls from Titleist, Scotty Cameron putters and toiletries from Baxter of California. “There are a lot of good golf courses down here, but no golf stores,” Griffin says. Griffin and his wife, Jennifer, live near Preston and Royal, but they chose to open their shop in Bishop Arts because it’s a place they like to spend their leisure time, they say. The store will have a putting green and TVs, and Griffin says he hopes Pebble and Pine becomes a social space where golf fans can watch tournaments on TV and hang out. The shop will have free beer for customers every day.

More business bits

1 The popular food truck Gandolfo’s added a second truck to reach a broader community and participated in a Monday Night Foodball event with food trucks and football. Gandolfo’s is famous for its New York pastrami sandwiches and recently revamped its menu.

2 Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse celebrated its 30th anniversary in November with concerts by its favorite local and touring artists. The acoustic listening room, named after Protestant reformer John Calvin, started as a smoke- and booze-free space where people could catch some original and favorite tunes in folk, bluegrass, world and more. Previous performers have included David Wilcox, Janis Ian and the Dixie Chicks. The not-for-profit, volunteer-run coffeehouse operates

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The Plaza at Preston Center 8311 PRESTON CENTER PLAZA 469.232.0000

THEPLAZAATPRESTONCENTER. COM

True Food Kitchen FOXRC.COM

Matthew Trent 8300 PRESTON, SUITE 400 214.871.9170

MATTHEWTRENT.COM

Pebble and Pine 408 N. BISHOP 214.942.4653

PEBBLEANDPINE.COM

Gandolfo’s New York Delicatessen Dallas 972.800.7972

GANDOLFOSDELI.COM

Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse 9555 N. CENTRAL 214.363.0044

UNCLECALVINS.ORG

Dallas Heritage Village is aglow with Candlelight!

Candlelight remembers holiday homecomings with cooking demonstrations, historic recipes, and holiday exhibits. Celebrate the season with carriage rides, carolers, and entertainment. The Dallas Guild Bake Sale and some of Dallas’ best food trucks will be on hand to provide affordable tasty treats! Join us for this holiday tradition!

For online ticket purchases, DallasHeritageVillage.org/Candlelight

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DAllAS luThERAn SchOOl

8494 Stults Rd. Dallas / 214.349.8912 / dallaslutheranschool.com

Serving families and their students from 7th through 12th grade, DLS strives to be a Community of Grace that develops young people to be Christian leaders. A full complement of athletics, drama, music, and clubs allow students to develop outside the classroom as well. Over 97% of our seniors attend the college of their choice. DLS is a one-to-one school where each student and faculty member uses the newest iPad. Financial aid is available. Contact Betsy Bronkhorst with questions.

FiRST bApTiST AcADEmy

1606 patterson St. Dallas / 214.969.7861 / fbacademy.com

First Baptist Academy serves students PK-12th grade, and has provided a rigorous academic program and Christcentered environment for 40 years. A platform for education and building a relationship with Jesus starts with the youngest students. During Interim Week, Middle School students attend a spiritual emphasis retreat and participate in mission projects, and Upper School students choose from mission and educational trips, both local and abroad. Competitive sports and fine arts programs allow students to excel athletically and creatively. Call today to schedule your tour!

ThE highlAnDER SchOOl

9120 plano Rd. Dallas / 214.348.3220 / www.highlanderschool.com to advertise call 214.560.4203

Founded in 1966, Highlander School offers an enriched curriculum in a positive, Christian-based environment. Small class sizes help teachers understand the individual learning styles of each student. Give us a call for more information.

lAkEhill pREpARATORy SchOOl

leading to Success. 2720 hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931, 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, college-preparatory 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.

SchOOl OF cOnTEmpORARy bAllET DAllAS

1902 Abrams pkwy., Dallas / 214.821.2066 / schoolofcbd.com. Toddlers/ Youths/Teens classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, & Contemporary. Morning, Afternoon & Evening classes available. Register Now! ADULTS, Get in shape with Just Barre, Zumba & and Basics Beginner Classes. All levels of Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip - Hop, Contemporary & Tap. Professional instructors in a positive environment! Schedule available on-line. Register Now to reserve your spot!

SpAniSh hOuSE

5740 prospect Ave. Dallas / 214.826.4410 / DallasSpanishhouse.com New location at 4411 Skillman opening in 2013! Spanish House is a Spanish immersion preschool for children ages 2 – 5. We offer half-day and full-day programs with extended day care available from 7:30am – 6:00pm. We offer a traditional preschool curriculum delivered 100% in Spanish. New Kindergarten program to begin August 2013. We also offer after-school and Saturday classes for PK and elementary-aged students, both onand off-site. Additionally, we have an adult Spanish program for beginning, intermediate and advanced students.

ST. bERnARD OF clAiRvAux SchOOl

1420 Old gate ln. Dallas / 214.321.2897 / 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. jOhn’S EpiScOpAl SchOOl

848 harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / 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.

whiTE ROck nORTh SchOOl

9727 white Rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410 / whiteRocknorthSchool. com. 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.

ZiOn luThERAn SchOOl

6121 E. lovers ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630 / 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.

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The Preston Royal Library Friends 2013 calendar is on sale for $5 at the library, located at 5626 Royal. The calendar features artwork from kids at neighborhood elementary schools including Preston Hollow, John J. Pershing, Arthur Kramer, and George Bannerman Dealey Montessori Vanguard and International Academy. Because of sponsors, proceeds go entirely to the Preston Royal Library Friends, who then give the money to the Preston Royal Library to fund child and adult programming and supplies. This is the library’s first year to have a calendar.

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Thomas C. Marsh Middle School celebrated its recently renovated courtyard in November. Neighbors pitched in during several community workdays to help in courtyard renovations.

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