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06.18.11

Bookmarks Third Anniversary

FREE For three years, the Dallas Public Library’s Bookmarks at NorthPark Center has been bringing an array of programs and activities to children each week. To celebrate the third anniversary, the library will host a full day of events, starting at 10 a.m. with a silly drawing presentation by illustrator Steven Kellogg. The traveling Russian dance group Grand Jete will perform at 11 a.m., and children’s folk singer Spaghetti Eddie goes on at noon, singing from his latest album. James Wand presents his Secret Agent Magic Show at 1 p.m., the Graceland Hula Dancers perform at 2 p.m. and the popular David Chicken goes on at 3 p.m. In between each program, author Janie Bynum will read from her book “Noah’s Magic Shoes” which will be on sale at Bookmarks. All proceeds benefit the Genesis Women’s Shelter. And don’t miss David Slick — the juggler, unicyclist and balloon twister who will circulate the area 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 8687 N. Central, 214.671.1381, dallaslibrary2.org

06.03-06.18 MIDNIGHT MADNESS $10 The Inwood Theatre continues its Midnight Madness series, with screenings on Fridays and Saturdays. The line-up includes “Jaws”, “Tron” and “The Room”. 5458 Inwood, 214.352.5085, landmarktheatres.com

06.04 KIDS TRIATHLON $35 The Jewish Community Center hosts the sixth annual Kids Triathlon beginning at 7 a.m. The event is open to children age 7-14 and includes swimbike-run distances of 100-200 yards in the pool, 5-10k biking on residential streets and 1-2k around the JCC. 7900 Northaven, 214.739.2737, jccdallas.org

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06.04 FOREST LANE CRUISE NIGHT $5 Tommy

Terrific’s Carwash will hold a tribute to the days during the 1960s when teens would cruise down Forest Lane, “a place where cars, women and pride were won, lost and run into ditches”. A live band will perform and Forest Lane Reunion merchandise will be for sale. The event begins at 7 p.m., and admission is $5 at the door. 3541 Forest, 972.243.4323, cruiseforest.com

06.05 AMERICANA CONCERT FREE Preston

Hollow Presbyterian Church presents an Americana Concert with Johnny Mann at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. An ice cream social will follow the performance. 9800 Preston, 214.368.6348, phpc.org.

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Ron’s Organics, Inc.

06.08 ONE LOVE FREE One Love Dallas presents a yoga event in which participants practice 108 sun salutations at CenterPark in NorthPark Center. Led by 12 teachers from across DallasFort Worth, each student is challenged to raise $108 in donations to benefit Off the Mat, Into the World, which helps build sustainable development for the 2011 Global Seva Challenge in Haiti. 8687 N. Central, onelovedallas.org

06.14 INTERNATIONAL DINNER WITH MAYORS $100 The DFW International Dinner with the Mayors begins with a reception at 6 p.m. at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church. The event recognizes the cultural contributions that new Americans bring to the region. The Parade of Nations starts at 7 p.m., representing 75 countries. A sponsor table is $2,500, a community table is $900, and individual tickets are $100. 9200 Inwood, 972.661.2764, dfwinternational.org/dinner

06.18 TOMATO, PEPPER & SALSA PARTY FREE North Haven Gardens hosts its contest for the best salsa recipes, beginning with a tasting at 10 a.m. from the garden’s organic market. Arrive by noon to receive a free taco lunch from Taco Joint. The garden will host two salsa-making programs at 1 and 2 p.m. 7700 Northaven, 214.363.5316, nhg.com.

06.24 PIERCE PETTIS ron Hall wants to save the world, he says, “one yard at a time.” To some, that might sound corny. But Hall is serious, and for good reason. Before starting Ron’s Organics, Hall worked as a Dallas firefighter for 20 years. In that line of work, he says, “I saw all the damage that chemicals can do and decided to make a change, beginning with my own home.” So he studied, took courses, attended lectures, read books and consulted with some of the leaders in the field of organics. He is both a certified landscape and nursery professional, as well as a licensed irrigator and applicator and a member of the Texas Nursery Landscape Association. With all this experience behind him, Hall can help you obtain and maintain a beautiful and healthy landscape. Ron’s Organics sells nearly two dozen special products — called Ron’s Custom Blends — carefully formulated to make your gardening experiences more rewarding. They are, Hall says, “effective, easy to use, affordable and all natural.” Ron’s Organics also offers lawn maintenance and landscaping, landscape design, irrigation, organic fertilization and stone, flagstone and pavestone work. The garden center, which he runs with his wife, Mona, includes an organic nursery and gift shop. Though Hall worked hard to educate himself about chemicalfree alternatives in order to make his business a success, he’s not the kind of guy to rest on his laurels. He’s constantly striving “to know more, do more and be more” in the field of organic landscape management. “My organic conversion was a struggle,” he says. “But it’s been worth it.”

$15-$18 Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse presents singer-songwriter Pierce Pettis, whose songs have been recorded by artists such as Garth Brooks and Art Garfunkel. Liz Longley opens the show at 8 p.m. 9555 N. Central, 214.363.0044, unclecalvins.org.