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UTA has $22.2 billion impact on Texas

he Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, already the nation’s fourth-largest metropolitan

area, is the fastest-growing region in the United States—and it shows no sign of slowing down. With this extraordinary growth comes a need for social and economic resources, as well as an educated workforce. The University of Texas at Arlington is tackling this challenge

As a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research” institution, UTA serves

through its rising student enrollment and graduation rates,

as a generator of ideas and a catalyst for intellectual capital.

life-enhancing research, and its cultivation of an entrepreneurial

Our campus is filled with bright and ambitious students who are

ecosystem on campus. Last year, for example, more than 20

a vital part of our discovery-driven research enterprise.

startups were developed around UTA, and over the past five

UTA TOTAL RESEARCH EXPENDITURES

years the University has been awarded over 100 patents. $100 M

ENROLLMENT for SPRING 2019 reached

Over the past 5 years, UTA enrollment

$90 M

43,939

GREW 28.2%

$80 M

$70 M

$60 M

$50 M

$40 M

UTA’s 2018 RESEARCH FUNDING has a

$37 MILLION

EXPECTED SPINOFF BENEFIT

ON BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN TEXAS

A 2018 report by The Perryman Group found that 65 percent of UTA’s 210,000-plus alumni live in North Texas, contributing to the University’s $12.8 billion annual economic impact on the region. Overall, UTA and its alumni add $22.2 billion GDP and 216,544 jobs to Texas annually.

14,000

DEGREES CONFERRED 13,728

The University of Texas at Arlington

IS SENDING

12,749

13,000 12,000

11,528

11,000 10,000 9,000

10,586 9,471 AY 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

HIGHLY SKILLED AND EDUCATED

GRADUATES

INTO TEXAS’ WORKFORCE

As an Emerging Research University and the next Texas Tier One institution, UTA is focused on meeting the intellectual, economic, and workforce needs of Texas and the DFW Metroplex today, tomorrow, and into the future.

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CONTENTS April 2019 • Volume 6 • Issue 4

HIGHLIGHTS 38 56

SPECIAL FEATURE: Around the House

(How to make the most of your abode) See page 32

DEPARTMENTS Starting Line 10 • This ‘n Data 12 Scene 20, 52, 58, 64 • Around Town 22 Style 42 • Bulletin Board 66 At the Net 68 • Health / Fitness 70 Keen Cuisine 72 • Hot Spots 74 Sights/Sounds 76 • Speaking of Sports 78 Itinerary 80 • Finish Line 82

24 Own the day ... Resurgence Wellness is taking healthcare to a new, revolutionary level – right here in Arlington.

26 Home SWEET! Home ... An old home is made new again, thanks to the Mayor and the work of RJ Construction.

36 A fitting tribute to a local legend ... The Historic Fielder House will reopen this month with a room dedicated to the late Morgan Woodward. 38 A work of art ... Mike Ames’ 1937 Cord has museum sanctioning as a rare classic automobile.

44 Cinderella Ball 2019 ... 18 girls vie to be Miss Cinderella while raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tarrant County.

48 Summer camp preview ... As Camp Thurman celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look at some fun, enriching options for children this summer.

54 Celebrations ... This month, be sure to check out Earth Day Mansfield and Grand Prairie Main Street Fest.

56 Unearthing Arlington’s (distant) past ... April’s Arlington on Tap will put the spotlight on a historic, local paleontological discovery. Photo: Richard Greene

ON THE COVER

Jake Sanchez, NP, and Savannah Houston, BSN, are part of the Resurgence Wellness team. Read all about the clinic on page 24. 8

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60 Before “I do,” think “to do” ... These wedding service providers will help ensure

the big day is, indeed, a BIG DAY.

62 With a song in their hearts ... This group helps those with Alzheimer’s and

dementia find joy through singing

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Women’s Health Services now in two Arlington locations: Women caring for women Women’s Health Services is excited to announce that in addition to providing patient care in both north and south Arlington, we also provide state-of-the-art maternity care in the newly renovated labor and delivery suites at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital (THAM). THAM is ranked among the best hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth, and was awarded American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet status, an award that recognizes hospitals that provide nursing excellence. In 2017, Women’s Health Services won Suburban Parent magazines’ award for Best Of Family Healthcare in Obstetrics And Gynecology, as well as DFW Child Magazine’s Mom-Approved Doctors award for OB/GYN. The doctors of Women’s Health Services provide full OB/GYN services and are skilled in managing all aspects of women’s health care, such as normal and high risk pregnancy care, gynecologic surgery, incontinence treatment, annual exams, and contraceptive and hormone therapy needs. Their goal is to provide quality care with high patient satisfaction. Visit our new website and make your appointments online at www.womenshealthservices.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

North Office:

South Office:

1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 505 Arlington, TX 76012

5005 S. Cooper St, Suite 275 Arlington, TX 76017

Phone 817-277-9415 • Fax 817-277-0360 Email info@womenshealthservices.com

Women’s Health Services doctor spotlight: Dr. Jessica Brown Originally from Houston, Dr. Jessica Brown attended Baylor University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She completed both medical school and her OB/Gyn residency training at University of Texas at Southwestern. When she was in medical school, Dr. Brown met her husband, Paul, who is a financial advisor in the DFW Metroplex. In her spare time, Dr. Brown enjoys traveling, learning about different cultures, and trying new cuisines. An honest and friendly physician, Dr. Brown cares about the doctor-patient relationship. She enjoys educating her patients so that they can take ownership of their health. She’s passionate about the obstetrics and gynecology field, especially the areas of family planning, holistic health, adolescent and pediatric gynecology, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Brown is accepting new patients at both the North and South office locations of Women’s Health Services. Women’s Health Services is located at: 1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 505 and 5005 S. Cooper, Suite 275. Call 817-277-9415 or book your appointment with us on-line at www.womenshealthservices.com.

STARTING LINE

EXECUTIVE BOARD Executive Publisher Judy M. Rupay

Enjoying the ride

CEO Richard Greene

Here are some special memories of a (still) special place

hose who read this publication from cover to cover will recall that in last month’s edition it was revealed that I worked at Six Flags Over Texas a few year’s back – on the Sombrero ride, to be specific. (For those who don’t read this publication from cover to cover, said divulgement came in the Memory Lane feature, which I highly recommend for buffs of chronicles of local annals.) Six Flags represented the site of my second real job – and first that I enjoyed, practically every minute spent there. To this day, the smell of hot pavement – wherever and whenever it presents itself – takes me straight to Mexico, the section marked by one of the six flags for which the amusement center was named, and where in the park the ride was located. It’s strange – and oh, so wonderful – how a scent can trigger an instantaneous memory. The aroma of hot pavement still makes me recall Six Flags, some four and a half decades after I took my first whiff on a Yale Youngblood scorching summer day there. By the time I was hired, I was already a veteran Editor park-goer. In fact, my dad scored tickets for the family the year Six Flags opened and made it a family ritual to return every summer thereafter. I rode my first stage coach at that park. In fact, I rode my only stagecoach there. I paddled my first canoe, navigated my first over-water barrel bridge, drove my first chaparral car, purchased my first bow and arrow, and ate my first Pink Thing – all because of the place that ultimately provided me my first fun job. Here are some more memories of those days at the park: There once was a ride called the Fiesta Train, which wound its way through a fire-spewing volcano ... The people who sat in the back of the log ride got wetter than those stuck in the front ... There was nothing more refreshing on a hot day than that quick blast of refrigerated air that signaled you were about to conclude your Spelunker Cave ride ... The scout Francois shook his head “no” every time the operator of the French riverboat ride asked him if it was safe to go on – yet on the operator took us through the perilous waters ... I never could figure out as a kid how that orange rolled up the table at Casa Magnetica ... The view from the Astrolift was pretty awesome ... “The wait for this ride is approximately (fill in the blank) minutes from this point.” It is a little-known fact that I represent the first of two generations of Youngbloods to make a ritual of turning into the employee parking lot at Six Flags. My oldest son Matt was a gunfighter there for a spell, and he had a hankering for one of the female performers at the Crazy Horse Saloon. The fling didn’t last, which is just as well, because another relationship did, and it produced a new generation of Youngbloods. Maddox is a precocious two year old who already loves riding anything that moves. I’m guessing you can figure out where “Pops” is taking him soon. yale@arlingtontoday.com

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THIS ‘N DATA

History in the making

The trailblazing Medical City Arlington Women’s Hospital opens on April 8

n a coup for both the City of Arlington and HCA Healthcare, the with space for families to spend time with their children while they state-of-the-art Medical City Arlington Women’s Hospital will are in the unit. The hospital contains 23 Labor/Delivery/Recovery open on April 8 as Tarrant County’s first destination medical rooms, which gives it the capacity to deliver up to 5,800 babies a center just for women. year, compared to the 4,100-4,400 range Medical City Arlington The $60 million facility gives women in Arlington, Tarrant previously provided. County and surrounding cities in North Texas a luxurious, In addition, there are 14 private rooms, as well as four “baby spacious – and revolutionary – medical center at which they pods,” which will accommodate each patient’s specific needs, will receive high-level, specialized based on a personalized birthing plan healthcare for a comprehensive range she crafts with her medical team. of women’s services. The medical staff at Women’s CEO Keith Zimmerman says Hospital, likewise, is represented by the Medical City Arlington Women’s top medical professionals in the region, Hospital is the culmination of a half including three maternal/fetal medicine decade of collaboration among HCA specialists. “Many communities don’t Healthcare administrators, principals have one,” Zimmerman says. at existing medical centers, physicians, And, because the care that went into the patients and prospective patients, planning of the hospital included input with all of the planning focused on from medical specialists, the new facility one goal: “to bring a destination has been able to recruit outstanding Photo: Medical City Arlington center for women to Arlington.” physicians and staff to provide the Check out the hospital’s features and amenities Modeled after two other HCA best medical care possible – not just for in the Health/Fitness story on page 70 Healthcare facilities – St. David’s mothers to be, but for all women. Medical Center in Austin and The Woman’s Hospital of Texas in In addition to OB/GYN specialists, the hospital also boasts of Houston – Medical City Arlington Women’s Hospital was created premier hematologists/oncologists, breast surgeons, general surgeons to provide virtually every medical solution a woman could seek, and colon and cardiology experts. all under one roof. “There are only a handful of centers like this in the country,” To wit: The hospital features an eight-bed obstetric emergency Zimmerman says. “So far, the feedback is phenomenal – from department, exclusive from Medical City Arlington’s primary everyone we’ve talked with. They – and we – believe that the care ER, to ensure women preparing for childbirth won’t be exposed provided at Medical City Arlington Women’s Hospital will be head to outside illnesses. It also features a 36-bed, Level III NICU unit, and shoulders above what is offered at a different hospital.”

3 S c o o p s

2. The Arlington Fire Department recently

3. The City last month started

the latter part of the summer, Arlington’s

invested in its largest vehicle ever – an

construction on the new East Arlington

newest hotel, the flagship Live! by Loews,

83,000-pound bucket truck that is

Recreation Center and Library at Bob

has begun accepting room reservations for

designed to provide better protection for

Cooke Park. This collaborative project

dates as early as Aug. 22. The 300-room

both firefighters and citizens. The vehicle,

between the Parks and Recreation and

hotel and conference center is set to

dubbed Tower 8, is significantly larger

Libraries departments is the first of its

open adjacent to the Texas Live! dining,

and heavier than a standard fire engine,

kind in The American Dream City. The

entertainment and hospitality district.

which is about 35 feet long and 11 feet tall.

co-facility, located at 2025 Craig Hanking

Luxury guest rooms and suites will offer

Arlington’s new bucket truck is nearly 50

Drive off New York Avenue, will replace

guests views of A&T Stadium, Globe Life

feet long, which is the length of a tractor-

the existing Hugh Smith Recreation

Park and the future Globe Life Field.

trailer, and more than 12 feet tall.

Center and the East Branch Library.

Though it isn’t scheduled to open until

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UTA men’s and women’s hoops teams enjoy stellar seasons

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON basketball teams each made a major mark on the recently completed 2018-2019 Sun Belt Conference campaign. The Lady Mavericks shared the regularseason championship – and earned a spot in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament – while the men’s team caught fire during conference play and fell just one game short of its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance. The women’s team, coached by Krista Gerlich and led by Cierra Johnson and Claire Chastain (14.8 and 10.8 points per game, respectively), finished 15-3 in Sun Belt play to share the title with Arkansas-Little Rock. The Lady Mavericks fell 57-50 to South Alabama in the league tournament final, which squelched their hopes for an NCAA tournament spot. But that hurt was quickly salved when the team was rewarded with a spot in the NIT. At press-time, the Lady Mavericks had a 24-7 record and were preparing for their second-round NIT game against TCU after beating Stephen F. Austin 60-54 in the opener. Meanwhile, on the men’s side, the Mavericks weren’t given much chance to compete in the Sun Belt – and started the season with a 4-9 non-conference record. But first-year coach Chris Ogden’s team got hot in conference play, going 12-6 to finish second in the league. Then the Mavericks fought to the conference tournament title contest before falling to Georgia State 73-63 in the game that determined the Sun Belt representative in the NCAA tourney. After leading his team to a second place finish, Ogden was named Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year. He also was named a finalist for the Joe B. Hall Award, given annually to the top first-year head coach in Division-I Men’s Basketball. UTA, which finished the year with a 17-16 record, was predicted to finish in 11th place in the preseason poll, but posted a 12-6 league record. That nine-spot improvement from preseason to final regular-season finish was tied for the best in the nation along with Siena, which was picked 11th in the MAAC (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) and finished in a four-way tie for second. 14

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Maggie Campbell makes return to DAMC as President and CEO

AFTER A NATIONAL SEARCH, the Board of Directors for the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation recently announced that Maggie Campbell is returning as President and CEO of the organization. DAMC is a private, nonprofit community development organization that forges alliances between stakeholders and enhances the economic vitality of Downtown Arlington. Campbell began her new job last month. The search for the new DAMC leader attracted candidates from the Dallas-Fort Worth region and across the country. “I am honored to be joining such a dedicated publicprivate partnership with Downtown Arlington,” Campbell says. “There’s a lot to be excited about, and I’m thrilled to be coming back to Texas and to Arlington.”

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Chamber leaders learn what it’s like to fly a plane THE GREATER ARLINGTON Chamber of Commerce recently held its President’s Leadership meeting at the L3 Techologies Link Training & Simulation multi-purpose pilot training center facility. Members experienced a variety of L3 simulation devices, which are used to train pilots. L3 develops advanced defense technologies and commercial solutions in pilot training, aviation security, night vision and EO/IR, weapons, maritime systems and space. Link Training & Simulation is comprised of L3 Link; L3 Doss Aviation, a provider of Department of

Photos: Laurel Carroll

(Top photo) Casey Campbell, PSK; Tony Pruitt, Simmons Bank; and Duane Dimos, VP of Research at UTA, check out a cockpit simulator at L3 Technologies. (Bottom left) Larry Fowler engages in some virtual reality. (Bottom right) Chamber President Michael Jacobson prepares for takeoff.

Defense (DoD) Initial Flight Training; and AMI, a leading manufacturer of simulation hardware and equipment.

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RAISE YOUR HAND if you knew that outfielder Jeff Burroughs was the first Texas Ranger to win the American League Most Valuable Player award. Keep it up if you knew that he batted .301, hit 25 home runs and drove in 118 runs in 1974, the year he claimed the MVP trophy.

Juan Fresquez named president of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

Photo: Helping Restore Ability

EVAN AND KOHEN HINOJOSA will be models in the HuRrAh fundraiser hosted by Arlington-based Helping Restore Ability at the Fort Worth Zoo on April 26. Client-models with disabilities will tell their stories at the event. Tickets are on sale until April 17 at hratexas.org/hurrah. 16

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METHODIST HEALTH SYSTEM recently named Juan Fresquez the new president of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. Fresquez began his career at Parkland Hospital in Dallas and has more than 28 years of acute care hospital management experience. He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of the Arizona Group – Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, a 486-bed acute-care facility. “I am looking forward to serving the community and working closely with the dedicated staff, physicians and volunteers at Methodist Mansfield,” says Fresquez. Juan Fresquez “It’s an honor to have been given the opportunity to lead this exceptional team, and I am committed to continuing the tradition of providing the best care possible to people living in Mansfield and the surrounding communities.”

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Arlington ISD is the place to be for teachers From newcomers to teaching vets, we have a job for you

Why should you come teach in the Arlington ISD? Well really, it’s the perfect district for the 4,500 teachers to shape the minds of the nearly 60,000 students and prepare them for their life after the district. And if that’s not enough, the district is for teachers who believe in fate. Just ask them. “I lucked out,” said Kayla Thompson, who is wrapping up her first year as a teacher at Pearcy Elementary. “I went to a job fair and interviewed with several different districts. I got a job offer with a charter school and had an uneasy feeling. I talked to them for five minutes and was offered a job. That’s when I came and talked with [Pearcy principal] Codi Van Duzee. It was like it was meant to be. It was destiny.” That’s not a feeling shared just by someone new to the profession. LaShawndra Jackson, who has been a cosmetology teacher in the district for 10 years, found out the spot

she wanted at Sam Houston 10 years ago was taken. At least that’s what she was told initially. It didn’t stop her, though. “I felt in my heart that something was there so I called back in August,” said Jackson, who is in her second year at the Dan Dipert Career

and Technical Center. “He [Craig Wright] said I can’t believe you’re calling me because the job’s open. I sent him an email with all my

information. I had a job interview within a week.” Are you the next Thompson or Jackson? The Arlington ISD is currently hiring for the 2019-2020 school year. First-year teachers have a starting salary of $53,500, one of the top numbers in Tarrant County. There are also stipends available for bilingual, specialized specialeducation teachers and those with master’s degrees. The district is the 11th largest in the state and the largest employer in the city. The AISD offers the International Baccalaureate World School Programme at four high schools and this fall will have just one of two IB elementary schools in Tarrant County at Crow Leadership Academy. A second early college high school, a STEM elementary and a world language elementary are also slated to open this fall. More than 40,000 students are enrolled in fine arts and more than 60 student athletes

Happenings in the Arlington Independent School District • aisd.net signed college scholarships on national signing day in February. While those numbers are good, joining the Arlington ISD can bring you so much more at one of the 78 campuses. “The key for us having successful students starts with having highly qualified teachers,” superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos said. “We want the best possible teachers working with our outstanding students. Effective teaching is a key to our success. We want outstanding teachers to help us reach our vision as a leader in education.” It starts with the support behind the teachers and there are tools in place that include training, the Active Learning Cycle and the new Leadership Definition. “It’s been a great place for me,” said Bailey Junior High coach Luis Lerma, who joined his wife Lindsey teaching in the district after he was hired from an AISD job fair 10 years ago by his still principal Tiffany Benavides. “The leadership is top notch. We’re learning every day. That’s my deal. I want to learn every day. I’m never satisfied and the leadership sets the tone for us.” And while teachers in the district teach the students, they also have learning opportunities as well. Thompson is the only first-year teacher at Pearcy, which will become the Pearcy STEM Academy this fall. But the district has training in place to make sure all first-year teachers get the support they need. “The synergy sessions and getting to meet the other first-year teachers in the district have been helpful,” she said. “We learn about learning strategies and behavior. I get to make connections.” Arlington is a large city but that doesn’t mean it has to feel that way. Jordan Fletcher, who went to college in Alabama, worked in a smaller area district for three years before taking a job at Arlington High School as a U.S. History teacher last summer.

What Fletcher has found out is that she’s stepped into a city and district where everyone knows everyone, which isn’t common in a city so big. “My family and I were moving and I really wanted to be involved in the community of Arlington,” she said. “I had heard great things about the culture of Arlington High School and how they wanted to do things to impact all their students, not just specific groups. I really like being able to help all the students.” Does Arlington ISD sound like the place for you? It worked for Thompson. And it worked for Lerma, whose wife had her doubts. “It’s just like yesterday,” said Lerma, who was hired after attending a job fair at the Professional Development Center. “She [Benavides] picked me out of the line. We sat down and started to talk. She was looking for exactly what I was looking for. She wanted a math teacher and a coach. The Arlington ISD was my first interview. It was funny at the time because my wife joked that it would be hard to get a job from a job fair. I said I’d give it a shot.”

PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS

SCENE Snapshots from the ground-breaking for Arlington Heritage Memorial Grounds, from the AISD Board of Trustees dinner, from National Reading Day at St. Maria Goretti Catholic School and from the St. Joseph Catholic School Color Run

Congressman Ron Wright, Chaplin Rich Stoglin and Andrew Peil

Photos: Southern Flair Photography

Dignitaries break ground to officially launch the Arlington Heritage Memorial Grounds restoration project.

Councilwoman Sherry Capehart and Lynn Healy

Sandra Greenwood, Andy Nguyen and Geraldine Mills

Robert Kimbel and City Manager Trey Yelverton

Photos: St. Maria Goretti Catholic School

Here’s are a couple of shots of attendees of the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees dinner.

Students, teachers and staff at St. Maria Goretti Catholic School who took part in National Reading Day

For more great SCENE shots, visit arlingtontoday.com Photo: St. Joseph Catholic School

Mayor Jeff Williams with Principal Laura Behee at the Dr. Suess Day reading event

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Attendees of the MLK eventinview historical records of Students recently participated (with fervor) the Saint Joseph King’s lifeRun and social achievements. Catholic School’s Color

Here is one of the dozens of art pieces done by Arlington ISD students to honor King.

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AROUND TOWN

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UTA is on the brink of attaining a seminal achievement • By Kenneth Perkins

n anticipatory event for high schoolers perusing higher education is the proverbial college fair, a conclave of recruiters and college seekers best described as academic speed dating. Each fall such a fair sponsored by the Arlington Independent School District converges on the Maverick Activities Center at The University of Texas at Arlington with the goal of finding the institution with which one might be betrothed over four years. Since this is on their home turf, UTA is best represented with a line of booths touting everything from the university’s illustrious engineering programs to tutorial services. Still, there was a time when the overwhelming presence of UTA’s distinctive blue and orange booths didn’t matter. Students strolled by as if already The University of Texas at Arlington is on the verge of achieving Tier One status. knowing UTA was nothing more than their back-up plan. That has changed considerably over the years, and part of the reason is that UTA long ago left behind the moniker of the little public commuter school nestled between SMU to the east and TCU to the west. The gap separating perception and reality often takes time to vanish, and nowhere is that more true than at UTA, which has rather quietly become one of the top academic preferences in the state. Nowhere is that more telling than the university’s pursuit of Tier One status, which, once gained, means officially calling itself a top research institution with incredible scholarly street cred. UTA took a giant step toward this accomplishment in 2016 by reaching R-1 status with Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Shortly after, the election of its fifth professor to a national academy (you have to have five such professors elected to their respective academies, an extraordinary feat) gave the school its final piece of criteria needed. Now all UTA has to do is pass audits at the end of this year and next to be classified as Tier One. It’s certainly not speed dating. The achievement will also mean $7 million a year from the

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National Research University Fund to go toward cutting-edge research while obtaining – and retaining – top-notch faculty. Tier One is the Holy Grail of universities because it not only gives a Quality Stamp of Approval (not to mention the windfall to do even more); it has long-lasting implications for the city and region where it is housed. “Beyond the reputational part of it,” UTA President Vistasp Karbhari says, “there is the reality that when you reach that status you begin attracting around you a lot of the corporate world, as well. That’s why it’s important.” Think of Boston, whose industrial center grew with the likes of Harvard and MIT, or the I-40 corridor between Tampa and Orlando anchored by the University of Central Florida and South Florida. “If you look at what has Photo: UTA happened over there since the early 2000s, they have developed a large industrial base based on the work that is being done by the universities,” Karbhari says. When Arlington touts its “Dream City” cachet, it’s often wrapped around a sports and entertainment persona. Universities offer intellectual prominence with the appeal to attract major companies. Graduates who stay put fuel those companies and, more importantly, start their own. It’s what has made Silicon Valley, home of Stanford and UC Berkeley, Silicon Valley. Karbhari is confident UTA, now with an enrollment over 40,000, will reach its goal, one that was started with President James Spaniolo, who stepped down in 2013. Yes, the clock is ticking, but, says Karbhari, “We’re certain that by the end of the second year we’ll have that distinction.” UTA - a preeminent university on a national stage. What a validation that would be.

Columnist Kenneth Perkins has been a contributing writer for Arlington Today since it debuted. He is a freelance writer, editor and photographer.

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ast September, when Resurgence Wellness first opened its doors in Arlington, the North Texas region was introduced to a new realm of healthcare. In essence, the clinic not only can help patients address what ails them; it can assist in the quest not to be ailed in the first place – and all that takes place at one location, 2701 Matlock Road, Suite 105. Practice founder Christopher Chappell says Resurgence Wellness specializes in providing advanced medical solutions to help patients reach optimal health. But the “what” is just part of the story. The “how” is what differentiates Resurgence Wellness from conventional healthcare providers. The clinic methodically analyzes the cause of each

Christopher Chappell opened Resurgence Wellness last September and has been making area patients gain and regain healthy lives and lifestyles ever since.

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patient’s health issues to create effective – even, life-changing – results, whether a patient’s goal is to lose weight, stabilize hormone levels, or boost his/her immune system. The gamut of solutions is based on treatments that are safe and non-invasive ways to get to the root cause of health problems to help restore the patient’s vitality so he or she can get back to feeling well. In other words – in Resurgence Wellness’ words, in fact – the team there will help you “Own the Day.” “That’s what we do,” Chappell says. “Our medical professionals will assist you in creating an individualized treatment plan to enhance your body’s capacity to heal itself. We are dedicated to helping people make big life transformations in order to live a vital life and get back to owning each day.” Chappell, a clinical nurse specialist, started Resurgence Wellness with one eye on his own past and another on the future of healthcare. A former linebacker at Auburn University, he suffered a serious knee injury that ended his career and, during his rehabilitation endeavors, helped inspire him to become a nurse. The more immersed he became in the medical field, the more convinced he became that traditional medicine had a “next level” in its future. So he decided to become the captain of a new team, composed of Drs. Amanda Hall, Rick Westbrook and Matthew Cerniglia, as well as nurses Jake Sanchez, Savannah Houston and Teresa Scott, the collection Photos: Southern Flair Photography of whom share his view that addressing the lifestyle can change the life. “Before finding the cause of your health concerns and creating your customized wellness plan, an important aspect of our patient-

treatment services are all about enhancing your natural features, practitioner relationship is discussing symptoms and current reducing signs of aging and eliminating unwanted lines and habits, so you can have an active role in your new healthy lifestyle,” wrinkles. The highly qualified staff strives to help patients look and Chappell says. “Our medical professionals are experienced in not feel rejuvenated, confident and more youthful. only treating a variety of debilitating symptoms, but also finding • Sexual Wellness – If you’re experiencing a lack of intimacy the underlying cause. We believe in taking our time when listening in your relationship from sexual dysfunction or a hampered sex to our patients so they leave our facility feeling confident that they drive, you’re not alone, Chappell says. Resurgence Wellness designs made the right choice. We are here to treat and prevent the cause, specialized treatments and protocols to effectively help both men not just mask the symptoms.” and women achieve the benefits of sexual fulfillment at any age. Take, for example, how Resurgence Wellness addresses its • Concierge Medicine – Just as you would find at the finest patients yearning to lose weight. Chappell says the team analyzes hotels, the clinic offers concierge service. each patient’s metabolic health, hormone “Concierge medicine provides more levels, dietetics/nutrition needs and personalized care and treatments, better capacity for exercise. Then, after access to a personal primary care doctor, prescribing a treatment plan, it provides and more time devoted to personalized reinforcement and maintenance measures patient care,” Chappell says. “With our to ensure that the end goal isn’t simply a patients, there is no waiting or rushed temporary fix. appointments.” “This isn’t like Jenny Craig or Weight While the aforementioned services are Watchers programs, where once you stop, virtually unique in this era of “get ‘em so does the program,” Chappell says. in, then get ‘em out” medical care, the “We have the latest technology for weight factor that most distinguishes Resurgence loss success and are here to educate you Medicine is the care each patient receives, on nutrition and maintenance once your notably through personalized diagnosis goal weight is reached. You don’t just lose that determines the most effective solutions weight. 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He and Angela, his wife of 10 years, have two • Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy – Designed to sons, Chris (8) and Lucas (5). “We’re all about Legos, Pokémon and provide renewed vitality and overall wellness by optimizing your riding bikes,” he says. “My family is everything to me.” hormone levels, BHRT is an effective, cutting-edge method that Now, thanks to Resurgence Wellness, he also has an extended reestablishes hormonal balance so you can get back to feeling like family that grows by the day. your normal, vibrant self. It’s the day Chris Chappell clearly owns. • Medical Aesthetics – Resurgence Wellness’ medical aesthetic

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LOCAL DWELLINGS

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Here is one of two living areas in Andy and Becky Berry’s home that were renovated by RJ Construction.

An old home is made new again, thanks to the Mayor and the work of RJ Construction

e already knew that Mayor Jeff Williams is great at promoting his city. Recently, we discovered that he’s also amply adept at helping folks who live in it improve the way they live in it. When Andy and Becky Berry decided last year to give the North Arlington home in which they’ve lived for the past 16 years a makeover, they were impressed with what Mr. and Mrs. Mayor, Jeff and Karen Williams, had done with their home. The Berrys inquired who helped them. They were told Robert Jordan of RJ Construction. And the rest is chronicled graphically on this and the next few pages. Over a nearly 10-month span RJ construction turned “we’d like to do some renovating” into

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what is now a virtually new abode, complete with three modern bathrooms and two contemporary living rooms, as well as completely re-crafted bedrooms, kitchen and laundry room. “Initially, our plans were to just open up and re-design the kitchen and living area downstairs,” Becky says. “After talking with Robert and his team, we decided to give the entire house a facelift. The primary structural re-design took place downstairs by removing walls, adding windows for more light, re-locating the laundry room, reconfiguring the kitchen, vaulting the ceilings, and gutting three bathrooms. We also were fortunate to work with Michelle Wade Designs, who was instrumental in keeping us sane as the task of choosing flooring, countertops, paint, tile, fixtures

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Every bedroom in the Berry home underwent some sort of facelift.

and lighting became quite overwhelming while working our fulltime jobs.” For Andy, that’s serving as a Mortgage Loan Officer with Colonial National Mortgage specializing in Reverse Mortgages. Becky works for Academic Partnerships, an online program management provider for university partners worldwide. The Berrys have loved North Arlington from the time they were drawn to the trees, hills and quaint cul-de-sacs of the Prestonwood area more than two decades ago. They knew it would be a great place to raise their three children, and they appreciated the notion that many of the neighbors were original homeowners. But their home, built in 1974, needed a make-over. “Cosmetically, it had seen several improvements, but the compartmentalized layout was still the same,” Becky says. “As our extended families began to significantly increase, and our children began having families of their own, we knew we still wanted to be able to have family gatherings around our table. We had to open up the floor plan to accommodate our growing family, friends and church/ community involvement.” Jordan took their wishes to his team, and it went “bare bones” opening up the home, eliminating many walls in the process, to provide an entertainment-friendly dwelling. In the meantime, the now empty-nester Berrys moved out of and emptied the downstairs portion for eight months. “We lived upstairs while the work was being done,” Becky says. “RJ’s crew was great to work with and respectful of the fact we were still living amongst the mess! Daily the transformation made the inconveniences worth 28

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Here are the three “new” bathrooms. Construction crew chief Robert Jordan, an Arlington Colt, likes the green paneling. Becky Jordan, a Lamar Viking, says the green accents her love for vivid colors.

it. This remodel gave us the opportunity to purge and minimize the ‘stuff’ that had been accumulated over the 16 years in the house. After eight months, we moved back downstairs while they completed the upstairs.” Even with construction and dust, the Berrys were able to host events and a holiday gathering, and now they entertain routinely. “Before, we could have never had all our guests in one room,” Becky says. “Now we can circle together for meal time prayers and longwinded conversations that go on into the night. We love it!” Andy’s favorite part of the home is the re-designed Master Bath, which was opened up to give it a spa effect. “My favorite part is the kitchen,” Becky says, adding that not a day goes by that she doesn’t stand and picture her growing family enjoying this room for years to come. As with any big project, Andy and Becky discovered the renovation project to be a journey.

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“Robert was very upfront that there would be times that we wouldn’t think we could make it through the mess,” Becky says. “He was absolutely right. At just the right times, progress would calm the angst enough for us to keep the excitement for the end result. With the help of Michelle, we were able to create ‘happy places’ for me in the laundry room and bathrooms that continue to bring a smile just by walking into the room.” Though construction was completed only a few months before the turn of the year, Becky and Andy already have hosted three family Christmas celebrations (one with 35 people), a large family Thanksgiving, multiple birthdays, Dallas Cowboys watching parties and a weekly ladies fellowship and Bible study with members of their church. “Andy and I have committed to each other that, as a family, we will use this home to welcome those who need a space to gather,” Becky says. “We have been blessed and want to share the blessing with others. It is our greatest joy!”

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Mary Davis, owner of Anything Goes (2504 W. Park Row Drive, Pantego) shares the three hottest-selling items at her store these days: Pillows – They can change the look of a sofa, bedroom, kitchen chairs, etc. Pillows are an amazing way to transform a room into a different style, theme or seasonal color with minimal expense. Using pillows can also elevate a room and bring out the natural textures of hardwood or stone floors. Candles – When gathered in assorted heights they become a shining star, the perfect touch to a mantle or a special touch to a bathroom. Using candles in the home creates an intimacy that sets a mood to a room and makes guests feel welcome. Candles also add some fun style and pops of color in every room along with unlimited aromatic scents. Inspirational signs – Hanging a sign with an inspirational quote or a picture can be the perfect way to get your day started and going in the correct direction.

Jim Carpenter and Patrick Walsh, co-owners of C&W Antiques (2100 N. Hwy 360, Suite 705-706, Grand Prairie) are always on the lookout for marketable items. Here’s what they see as the hottest things in the industry today. “We see today’s trends in antique purchases to be more on accent pieces, rather than on an entire home of antiques,” Carpenter says. “For that reason we search for the very unique and conversational pieces. It’s also why Patrick and I are planning a European buying trip in May. Antiques are our staple at C&W Antiques, and we will continue to focus on providing the Arlington and surrounding areas with a wide variety of quality antique furnishings.” C&W Antiques has never been your typical antique store. It is a destination. The showroom houses the largest Faberge collection in the Metroplex, the Southwest and perhaps all of the U.S. In addition to 17th 18th and 19th century antique furnishings, Carpenter and Walsh also offer classically styled original oil paintings from Russian, French, Italian and American artists. As Walsh notes, in their former careers, “we flipped and staged houses, so we are often called on as advisers for individuals getting ready to stage their house for sale.” C&W also offers complete decorating services to clients from painting, drapery/fabric services to complete home redecorating. The co-owners listen to customers and make trained recommendations, because, as Carpenter says, “it is the customer’s home and the customer must feel good about the choices we make.”

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Molly Davis, owner of Molly Davis Design, shares her top five 2019 trends in local, residential design: 1. Painted kitchen cabinets is one of the top trends of 2019. And if I had to guess, it’s here to stay. Off-white and gray-tone neutrals are the top favorite cabinet colors for a timeless, classic look. These colors work well with farmhouse, transitional and even modern kitchens. 2. Mixing metals is back! One of the hottest trends is mixing finishes across appliances, lighting fixtures, hardware and décor. 3. Quartz countertops are in and better than ever. The engineered, natural stone and resin material has always been known for its durability and low maintenance, but now the new designs look like the real deal. They offer patterns that visually mimic the look of expensive surfaces like soapstone, concrete and marble. 4. 2019 décor trends are going to be about neutrals, layers and lots of texture. Incorporating elements of natural materials like stone, wood and concrete. These elements bring a serene and an organic ambiance to your home. 5. Wallpaper has experienced a revival! I’ve always said nothing adds personality to a space like wallpaper. Whether it’s just textural, like a grasscloth, or if it’s a bold pattern in a powder bath. For more: 682-429-7050

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Wondering about the latest trends in home building? Julie Short, owner of The Julie Short Group/Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage firm, says craftsman style seems to have jumped to the front of the line as a top pick for this building season. “It’s a clean, classic look and makes us all a little nostalgic, thinking of a time when life seemed simpler,” Short says. “The hometown, all-American feel with larger front porches makes it inviting to visit with neighbors.” Speaking of porches, Short says the standard back porch had been replaced by the new “outdoor living space,” and it is a must for new builds. These spaces typically feature fire pits, outdoor kitchens, television connections and protection from the elements. “Entertaining all around seems to be the running theme for homes,” Short says. “The open concept still reigns supreme with a focus on being together, as we’ve seen the death of the formals (dining/living). Hallways and wasted spaces have been replaced by designs that make every square foot useable, allowing for a smaller footprint with more usable space. A bathroom for every bedroom is another important piece. “All of these trends seem to lead to one common theme: community.” For more: thejulieshortteam.com/guide/mansfield/

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Mike Ames’ 1937 Cord has museum sanctioning as a rare classic • By Richard Greene

ollectors of classic automobiles are fond of presenting them as works of art. This month, we feature one that has been confirmed as such by no less an authority than The Museum of Modern Art. It came about in 1951 when the Museum held its first presentation of cars as art. The exhibition was named simply, “8 Automobiles” and the 1937 Cord was featured as one of only three American designs, described thusly: “The Cord suggests the driving power of a fast fighter plane. It is, in fact, a most solemn expression of streamlining.” Such a tribute may explain why Arlington collector Mike Ames identified the Cord as a “must have” when he acquired his first one. Here’s how he describes his history with

this very special car: “As my enthusiasm for automotive history developed, I was drawn to the design, evolution, history of the machines and to the fascinating individuals that built the industry. All these elements are personified in this car. It is considered by most collectors, historians and art critics as one of the most beautiful designs of all times. “This is our third Cord, beginning with a beautiful 1937 sedan over 20 years ago. That one was swapped for an even more beautiful Phaeton, and finally the rare opportunity to acquire one of the dozen supercharged Sportsman models came when I located this car in Georgia 10 years ago.” Available in three sedan versions and the five-passenger Phaeton convertible, the Cord was first introduced in November of 1935. >>>

Local automobile collector Mike Ames stands with his Cord Supercharger Convertible Coupe, which is one of only a handful left in the world. Photos: Richard Greene

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Sleek and powerful, this Cord features a supercharged V-8 engine that was advertised as 175 HP, amazing for the time. But it actually produces in excess of 200 HP.

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The Supercharger Convertible Coupe, like this one, was introduced in 1937. There were 64 made by the company, and only 12 remain accounted for today, making it the most sought after of all Cord models. Mike’s knowledge of those with a passion to create great cars of the era adds provenance he likes to share. “The design was the creation of Gordon Buehrig, who was working for the famed Harley Earl at GM in the late 1920s. He felt constrained in the giant corporation and applied for the job of chief designer at Duesenberg in 1929. “That company, renown for building one of the greatest cars of all time, was acquired by E.L. Cord in 1926. He appointed Harold Ames president of Duesenberg; he hired Buehrig, and they collaborated on a plan to build a relatively small, luxury, high-performance car to bolster Duesenberg’s declining sales. “The project became known as the “Baby Duesenberg,” but E.L. Cord wanted a special car to bear his name, so the Baby Duesenberg became a reincarnation of the Cord brand. “Our particular example is an amazing car to drive. It was restored to be authentic, with only a few upgrades for safety and reliability. This is a frontwheel drive car, the last one produced in the U.S. until the introduction of the revolutionary Oldsmobile Toronado 30 years later. That means there is no drive shaft, so the Cord is a full foot lower than its contemporaries. “The supercharged V-8 was advertised as 175 HP, amazing for the time. But it actually produces in excess of 200 HP and is coupled to a 4-speed manual transmission that is shifted via a small paddle on the steering column. “It was the first production car to have this feature, along with retractable headlights, a covered filler cap, electric oil-level gauge and a disappearing soft top. There were also dozens of other transformative engineering and design features, including an integrated engine/transmission power unit that could be removed intact for service.” As revolutionary and special as it was more than 80 years ago, it was plagued with early delivery problems, and the small company was simply not able to overcome rumors from the competition and dealer frustration. The company closed at the end of the 1937 model year. Ames’ automobile is a singular, special expression of engineering, art, beauty and a fascinating capsule of the industry at its most revolutionary time. It is unique from every angle and the absolute pinnacle of performance and beauty from the Classic Era.

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18 girls vie to be Miss Cinderella while raising funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tarrant County

elebrating nearly six decades of benevolence, hard work and a heart for the community, the 2019 Cinderella Charity Ball will take place at 6:30 p.m. on April 20 in the exhibit hall of Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center. Beginning earlier this year, 18 local high school girls – the candidates for the title of Miss Cinderella 2019 pictured on the next page – have solicited donations that will benefit the Arlington programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tarrant County. The Cinderella Ball is Arlington’s oldest continuing social charitable event. Last year, Miss Cinderella candidates raised $489,259.91 for the clubs, as Mason Caroline Henegar raised the largest total, $80,290.69, to become the 2018 Miss Cinderella. As the fundraising campaign began, many local residents received letters in which the candidates introduced themselves and explained how the donation process works. Each contribution to a candidate ensures that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tarrant County will be better resourced to assist disadvantaged youth in the Arlington community. The Ball is the culmination of a six-week fundraising effort by high school sophomores and juniors who attend local schools or who live in areas served by the local school districts. 44

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The candidate raising the most money will be crowned Miss Cinderella at the Ball. Cinderella Ball is hosted and managed by the Ladies Auxiliary of Arlington. It has raised more than $10 million since its inception 59 years ago. Donations to the candidates go toward capital improvements, youth programs, vehicle purchases, office equipment and scholarships for the families served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tarrant County. To help prepare the Miss Cinderella candidates for the fundraising effort, the Auxiliary hosts sales and finance seminars. To show them what the project represents, the candidates volunteer at the four branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs, which serve some 8,000 disadvantaged area youth each year. In addition to the mailings and to presentations before local businesses and civic organizations, candidates also take their pitches to family and friends. Over the past few years, candidates have hosted and managed fundraisers of their own, through events such as fashion shows, jewelry parties, restaurant nights out and other fundraising endeavors. For more: cinderellacharityball.com.

Emma Caroline Autrey Pantego Christian Academy

Hanna Esperanza Chavez Martin High School

Kendall Erin Clarke Martin High School

Georgia Kay Edmiston Pantego Christian Academy

Molly Katherine Gray Arlington High School

Audrey Renae Hill Grace Preparatory School

Anna Leigh Hoffman Arlington High School

Alexus Melenda Inthanousay Martin High School

Hanna Olivia Kough Lamar High School

Raegan Anne Lane The Oakridge School

River Elizabeth Majors Homeschooled Jr.

Kimberly Taylor Marten Lamar High School

Chloe Madeline Rand Lamar High School

Jessica Melinda Saucedo Arlington High School

Brooke Caroline Scott Lamar High School

Raigen Mechal Smith Arlington High School

Vivian Grace Snyder The Oakridge School

Isabella Victoria Watson Martin High School

2018 Miss Cinderella Mason Caroline Henegar raised $80,290.69 to pace a class that tallied $489,259.91 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tarrant County.

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headed immediately for legislators’ offices while others, whose office appointments were later in the day, took a look around the building, which most had never visited. At 10 a.m. they reconvened in either the House or Senate galleries to watch the sessions, largely ceremonial at this stage. In the House, the delegation was recognized from the floor by Rep. Chris Turner, whose District 101 includes Southeast Campus, along with Craig Goldman of Fort Worth. Renteria, along with Bhakto and a student from another campus, called on newly-elected Senator Beverly Powell. “She was great,” Renteria says. “I loved her. She’s such a strong advocate for higher education.” The government major said the experience gave her greater motivation to seek a career in public service. Cobb, Jenkins and Ajaye visited Turner’s office. Each had prepared a list of topics to discuss, and each was able to engage with Turner on TCC Southeast students get a chance to rub matters of importance to him/her. elbows with their legislators • By Bill Lace The feedback Peak received was highly positive. “They loved the trip,” he says. “They felt like it made them feel special to represent TCC. It was a really unique opportunity for their voices to be heard.” And those voices came in loud and clear. “I always enjoy meeting he good news for seven students at Tarrant County College’s with students from TCC, and I am always impressed by their high Southeast Campus in Arlington was that they had been chosen level of understanding of the complex state issues facing our state and for a trip to Austin on January 30 to walk the halls of the Capitol their desire to be part of finding solutions,” Turner says. “As chair of and hobnob with senators and representatives. the House Committee on Higher Education, I especially like hearing The bad news … the bus would leave at 5:00 a.m. input from college students, who are directly impacted by many of the “Their first reaction was generally ‘You’ve got to be kidding!’” decisions we make.” says Director of Student Activities Doug Peak, who accompanied the And that, the TCC trustees say, was the whole idea. “We know students. “But then there was excitement about it as they thought about that our state legislators desire to know the wants and needs of riding down there together, the kind of thing that brings camaraderie community colleges from to a group.” college administrators and The six students – board members,” Heede Christopher Cobb, Maria says. “But what really they Aguilar, Alexandra “Alex” want and need to hear is Renteria, Alexandria “Allie” the individual stories of our Jenkins, Ope Ajayi, Mayur students, the ones directly Bhakta and Somiari Robin affected by the actions they – were part of a contingent take. The students provide of 51 students, faculty and the ‘why’ answers, the staff representing all six TCC specific reasons behind the Campuses. The occasion importance of continuing was Community College to make community Day, sponsored by the colleges the driving force Texas Community College that provides the real Association since 1997 with answers, the pathways to goal idea of bringing students, TCC Trustee Diane Patrick, Rep. Chris Turner, Allie Jenkins, how anyone can become staff and trustees from around Christopher Cobb, Ope Ajaye and TCC Trustee Bill Greenhill pose outside the state Capitol building. successful in life despite the state to press the TACC’s Photo: Tarrant County College Southeast their beginnings and all the priorities to legislators obstacles they may have in front of them. Their heartfelt life stories representing their home districts. produce the emotional response and connection that legislators need According to Dustin Meador, the TACC director of governmental to take appropriate action.” affairs, 38 of the state’s 50 community colleges were represented by It’s all part of the educational process, says TCC Southeast President more than 1,100 students. In TCC’s case the students were joined Bill Coppola. “We are committed to having our students be informed by Board of Trustees members Bill Greenhill, Conrad Heede and and active members of our society through participating in civic Arlington’s Diane Patrick, herself a former state representative. engagement activities,” he said. “Exposing students to the true value of Once inside the Capitol, somewhat groggy from having slept most the democratic process strengthens our citizens and communities.” of the way, the students fanned out for their assignments. Some

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Camp Thurman celebrates five decades of helping youngsters grow and have fun • By Karen Gavis

or half a century, children have discovered tadpoles, splashed in puddles and made lifelong friends at Camp Thurman. Iva and Thurman Roxburgh donated land for the 14-acre summer sanctuary. And this year, they’ll be regarded as super heroes. “We’re kind of celebrating them as the super heroes they were in so selflessly giving away the property that still, for 50 years, has seen thousands of kids,” says director Blake Bowman, adding that the camp theme changes annually. Sporting rugged boots, jeans and a red, plaid shirt, Bowman, 44, shares how the camp originated from Pantego Bible Church before becoming its own non-profit in the 1990s. Although 8,000 children visit the camp each summer, he says it remains one of Arlington’s best kept secrets. As part of the campground’s 50th anniversary, all counselors from over the years, and their families, will be invited back to Camp Thurman for “a good old-fashioned reunion” on June 23 from 2-6 p.m. to celebrate the camp and its staff legacies, says coordinator Cindy Hatchell. In addition, the town of Pantego is planning to invite residents for a special anniversary party in the fall. One thing that makes Camp Thurman unique is that it’s a dayonly campground, says camp counselor Rachel Richter. Hatchell says camps can also be customized per request, allowing children to camp with their friends. “We have in-the-woods, out-of-the-concrete-jungle-world, for the most part, away from technology,” she says. “That’s a biggie.” Hatchell also says that while the summer camps are for kids ages four through 14, there are lots of other year-round camps and activities, including mother-and-son and daddy-daughter programs, as well as a leadership camp that helps eighth-graders train to become camp staffers. Of the 350 employees hired each summer, about 60 percent are previous campers, says Bowman who began camping at Camp Thurman when he was eight years old. “I get the same butterflies 48

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now as I did back then, every spring, when I knew the camp was going to start up,” he says. Although there are no overnight stays at Camp Thurman, Courtney Bolivar, a junior high camp director, says a one-week, overnight, summer camp in east Texas is offered. Bowman points out that while about 8,000 children enroll in the summer camp at Camp Thurman annually, nearly as many people participate in the camp’s other year-round programs. There are two swimming pools, a lazy river and a creek on the property, says activity director Bart Bowman, who’s Blake’s brother. Typically, three events take place before lunch, and one will involve swimming. Other activities include kickball, baseball, dodgeball capture the flag, rope activities and a new, giant swing. “Sometimes, it is just exploring,” says Bart, explaining that the kids can make their own trails which sometimes results in unplanned activity. Camp Thurman has a limited number of scholarships available, and Blake Bowman says the awards are based upon an expressed need with special consideration given to those who have a parent actively deployed in the military or who have experienced a recent death in their family, “just to let them have a chance to get away from the heaviness of everything that’s going on in their family.” Richter says the campers really enjoy being able to connect with the young counselors. “We see a lot of kiddos grow up out here,” Blake Bowman says. “It’s full of adventure. It’s full of excitement. But they also know it’s full of people pouring into them and loving them. That’s part of the reason so many of us are still here. Blake Bowman is convinced that there are children who attend Camp Thurman who never experience the outdoors beyond walking to the car from their front door. And it’s great to see them interact with nature and feel like, if only for a few hours, they are not in the city. For more: campthurman.org

Camp Anothen 6350 Newt-Patterson Road, Mansfield • campanothen.org Camp Anothen encompasses 22 acres and allows children age four through 15 to make friends while enjoying outdoor activities like fishing, swimming and kayaking. “This will be our son’s first year and our daughter’s third,” Susan Thompson posted on social media. “They are so excited!” The Christian camp encourages team building by offering a “time-tested program based on outdoor education, experiential learning and military know how,” according to its website. Day camp dates are: June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, Aug. 5-9. Half Day camp dates are: June 3-9, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28. Teen camp dates are: June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-8. Leaders in Training camp dates are: May 27-Aug. 9. University of Texas at Arlington Summer Camps uta.edu/uta/academics/youth.php UTA is home to a wide variety of day and overnight summer camps with engaging activities ranging from music to athletics to science, math and engineering. Sportsminded campers might choose a volleyball or Movin’ Mavs wheelchair basketball camp, while music lovers could opt for a marching band camp or summer jazz combo course. For dates of the various camps, visit the website listed above. Theatre Arlington Camps 305 W. Main St. theatrearlington.org Campers ages three through seven can enroll in the theatre’s Photo: Camp Anothen Play and Pretend camp, set for July 22-26, to learn about and portray characters from classic children’s literature. For campers eight through 16 years old, the July 8-19 Adventures in Theatre camp, whose theme this year is Broadway in the 2000s, delves into the performance and technical sides of theatre. This camp covers acting, dance, voice, stage combat, costume design, construction and lighting and sound design. After two weeks of study, students will participate in a Friends and Family performance to showcase their new knowledge. For musically inclined campers, Theatre Arlington also offers two musical

theater camps. Musical Theatre Kids camp, set for June 10-14 and July 29-Aug. 2, is designed for children ages seven through 11, while the Musical Theatre Performance Theatre camp, set for June 10-28, teaches acting, movement and voice to those 11 through 16 years old who have previous experience. Both camps conclude with live stage performances. Golden Gaits 6312 Calender Road • goldengaits.com At Camp Golden Gaits, each camper is assigned his/her own horse for the week. Classroom lessons cover things like feeding, grooming and tacking. There’s plenty of opportunity for bonding with the horses and making human friends, too. In addition to learning about the horses, young campers can also play games and create crafts. The dates for a camp for 5-6 year olds are June 5-8; the dates for Summer Camp 1 are June 10-14; the dates for Summer Camp 2 are June 17-21; the dates for Summer Camp 3 are June 24-28. Nike Junior Golf Camps Mansfield National Golf Club • 3750 National Parkway

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These half-day and full-day, co-ed camps are suitable for golfers of all abilities. The full-day camps are tailored for children ages nine to 17, while the half-day camps are designed for those seven to 14 years old. Half-day camp dates are June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 22-26 and Aug. 5-9. Full-day camp dates are June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 22-26 and Aug. 5-9.

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be completed online or in person. Dates for the camps are June 10-27 and July 8-25. River Legacy Living Science Center 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd. • riverlegacy.org/summer-classes From preschool Winged Wonders classes to Extreme Outdoor Adventures designed for seventh and eighth graders, River Legacy Park’s “Summer at the Science Center” offers a variety of nature-themed programs to engage children in handson learning experiences. Spectacular Spiders and Texas Predators are among many classes available. Summer classes include: Winged Wonders (age 3), June 10-14, June 17-21; Scales & Tails (age 3), July 8-12, July 15-19; Hide & Seek (age 4), June 10-14, June 17-21; Animal Sense-Abilities (age 4), July 8-12, July 15-19; Wet & Wild (age 5), June 1014, June 17-21; Mighty Morphs (entering kindergarten), July 8-12, July 15-19; Nature’s Art Box (entering grades 1 and 2), June 10-14, June 17-21, July 22-26; Spectacular Spiders (entering grades 1 and 2), July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26; Texas Predators (entering grades 3 and 4), June 10-14 and June 17-21; Insect Investigators (entering grades 3 and 4), July 8-12, July 1519; Wildlife in Action (entering grades 5 and 6), June 10-14, June 17-21; Amazing Animal Careers (entering grades 5 and 6), July 8-12, July 15-19; Extreme Outdoor Adventures (entering grades 7 and 8), July 22-25; Outdoor Adventures (K-4th grade), June 24-28. Arlington Parks & Recreation Department Various locations • naturallyfun.org The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department offers many summer camps where kids can laugh and learn, including the Great Outdoors Camp on June 10 at Viridian where children, including non-residents, can fish, swim, learn to kayak or sail and practice archery. Here are other camps offered: Teen Camps (ages 11-15) – (at Cliff Nelson Recreation Center) June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, July 1-5, 8-12, 1519, 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, 12-16; (at Dottie Lynn Recreation Center) June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, July 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, 12-16; (at Hugh Smith Recreation Center) Elevate Teen Camp June 18-22. 50

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Summer Camps (for a variety of ages) - The Parks & Recreation Department offers some five dozen summer camps, which focus on a variety of topics. For a complete summer camp schedule, visit https://bit.ly/2TP3ZEk. Mini Camps (for a variety of ages) - The Parks & Recreation Department also offers some five dozen mini camps, which focus on a variety of topics. For a complete mini camp schedule, visit https://bit.ly/2OcUCs4 Music Place Mansfield 400 S. Main St., Mansfield • musicplacemansfield.com Theatre Performance, Broadway Live! and Camp SummersCool are a few of the summer camps available at Music Place Mansfield, which offers half-day and full-day summer camps for kids ages five through 15. The dates for the Lil Pop Stars half-day camp (ages 5-8) are June 3-7. The dates for the Lil’ Camp SummersCOOL halfday camp (ages 5-8) are June 3-7. The dates for the Lil’ Pop Stars/ Camp SummersCOOL full-day camp (ages 5-8) are June 3-7. The dates for the Theatre Performance full-day camp (ages 9-14) are June 10-14. The dates for the Camp SummersCOOL fullday camp (ages 9-14) Photo: YMCA are June 24-28. The dates for the Broadway Live! full-day camp (ages 9-14) are Aug. 5-9. Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA Various locations • amaymca.org The Y’s summer day camps incorporate field trips, sports and fun to help campers build friendships while discovering their passion and potential. The Y is open for everyone regardless of age, ability, faith, gender or income, and financial assistance is available. At presstime summer camp dates were still being formulated. Visit the website listed above for information. Camp Create Brooks Wester Middle School • 1520 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield • Email hopehutchison@misdmail.org This project-based summer camp, set for June 10-14, is designed for children interested in STEAM concepts and entering the fifth through eighth grades. Students at Camp Create will collaborate on daily challenges, utilize the creative process to solve a week-long STEAM challenge.

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The city’s annual celebration of Mother Earth will be full of fun and educational activities

arth Day Mansfield, the city’s annual celebration that shows attendees how they can make every day Earth Day, will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on April 27 at the Chris W. Burkett Service Center (620 S. Wisteria St.). As always, this year’s festival will feature a wide range of earthfriendly activities. Here are some of the highlights: The Mansfield Farmers Market – In continuous operation since 2004, the Mansfield Farmers Market offers local and organic produce, locally raised meats, award-winning artisan crafts, handmade breads and baked goods, farm-fresh eggs, handmade soaps, jams and jellies, allergy-free food choices, hand-poured candles, Texasraised herbs, flowers, plants and more. A kids’ fishing tournament – There are plenty of catfish in the pond waiting to see if these future anglers have what it takes in this catchand-release activity. Tarrant County Master Gardeners – Attendees can learn from the experts about what grows best in this area and why. Butterfly release – Get up close and personal with some of nature’s most beautiful insects and revel as they find new homes among the natural beauty of Mansfield. 54

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Educational opportunities – Because you can never know enough about Mother Earth, experts in a variety of fields will be on hand to offer tips and education about how we can better cherish our planet – and community. Children’s activities – Even if the kiddos aren’t into fishing they’ll find plenty to see and do in a special area devoted just to them. Spoiler alert: they might even find some critters with whom they can become acquainted. Musical entertainment – What festival would be complete without some live music? Earth Day Mansfield has that box checked (several times), for sure. Natural product vendors – Today, most people are looking for natural alternatives when they go shopping. They’ll find them here. Photo booth – Say, “Cheese!” And then go enjoy eating some, because you’ll also find ... Food trucks – Local eateries will be on hand at Earth Day Mansfield to help you quench either a hunger or a thirst. The proverbial more – In addition to all the aforementioned fun, there also will be a Rain Barrel silent auction and other activities. For more: mansfieldtexas.gov/event/7152/earth-day-mansfield-2019.

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he City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation Department will host the eighth Annual Main Street Fest on April 26 – 28 on the 200 block of W. Main St. and surrounding areas. The festival, with free parking and admission, will celebrate the fun, festive, family atmosphere that is Grand Prairie with live music featuring Texas Country singer-songwriters and awardwinning super groups accompanied by a variety of regional bands. Additionally, attendees can enjoy a variety of novelty entertainment options, including carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, Business Expo vendors, three entertainment stages, plenty of food and beer gardens and a KIDZONE. On April 26-27, the Casey Donahew Band will be the musical headliners on the Main Stage at 10 p.m. Donahew, a Burleson native, started the band in 2002, and it soon became a favorite on the Texas bar circuit, eventually working its way to national prominence in 2009, when one of the band’s self-released albums hit the country Top 30 album chart in Billboard magazine. The band’s high energy level, throughout extra-long live sets, has made it a crowd pleaser, not just in Texas, but throughout the nation. Prior to the April 27 concert by Casey Donahew and Co., Kody West will get things going with a concert at 8:30 p.m. on the Main Stage. West, who hails from Denton, started playing music in 2014, eager to take on as many acoustic gigs and songwriting competitions in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area that he could. As a frequent support act of the Texas Country/Red Dirt band Dalton Domino and the Front Porch Family, he took on the role of tour manager beginning in 2015. On the road with the band, he rapidly gained valuable hands-on experience working and playing music across the state of Texas. Thanks to his time on the road and his ability to fill in and play when needed, he was quick to gain a fast following of loyal fans. Grupo Siggno will be the featured act at 6:30 p.m. on April 28. This Regional Mexican band from Santa Rosa, Texas, was founded in 2000 and specializes in Tejano music. Its dynamic live shows have attracted large crowds throughout the state and the southwestern part of the United States. For more: mainstreetfest.com. arlingtontoday.com • April 2019 • ARLINGTON TODAY

SCIENCE

Whether he is working in the “office” or out on the excavation site, Dr. Ron Tykoski spends most of his days discovering and defining items that came from a time very long ago.

Photos courtesy of O.K. Carter

UNEARTHING ARLINGTON’S (DISTANT) PAST April’s Arlington on Tap will put the spotlight on a historic, local paleontological discovery

erot Museum of Nature and Science paleontologist Ron Tykoski unveils very old but nevertheless fascinating news – dating 95 million years back – at the April 9 Arlington on Tap. It will be the first-ever public reveal of more than 2,000 fossils taken from a northside excavation dubbed the Arlington Archosaur Site (AAS). The place: Legal Draft, 500 E. Front St. The time: 6 p.m. The dig is located just east of the booming Viridian development in far north Arlington, mostly along a small creek draw that empties into the Trinity River. “It is simply the most prolific discovery of life as it would have been back then yet discovered,” Dr. Tykoski says, “containing an astonishing diversity of plant and animal species. These include four or five different types of crocodiles, exotic turtles and fish,

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all living under the feet of dinosaurs. There is no comparable ecosystem in the world today.” Tykoski notes that while most of Texas was covered by a shallow sea at this time, the Dallas-Fort Worth area was part of a large peninsula – what is now called the Woodbine or Eastern Cross Timbers – that jutted out into this sea from the northeast. This peninsula was a lush environment of river deltas and swamps that teemed with wildlife, including dinosaurs, crocodiles, turtles, mammals, amphibians, fish, invertebrates and plants. Arlington on Tap coordinator O.K. Carter believes the program will be among the most perspective-enlightening talks that attendees have yet experienced. “Think of that old Arlington neighborhood as it would have been 95-million years ago,” Carter says. “It would have been a Florida Keys-like ocean edge with mangrove trees along a swampy plain, where fresh water emptied into the sea. Herbivorous dinosaurs – plant eaters – may have splashed in the shallows and muddy edges, taking care to avoid monstrous crocodiles. Turtles, sharks and lungfish swam in the water. It was a harsh world also

Based on the discoveries from the Arlington dig just east of Viridian, this is a depiction of what Arlington looked like “back in the day.”

populated by meat-eating therapods, another type of dinosaur.” Multiple digs in the area since the early 2000s have produced more than 2,000 fossils, including some heretofore unknown species such as Deltasuchus motherali – a giant crocodile approaching 20 feet in length – big enough to chomp on dinosaurs and other creatures if they were so unwise as to tarry too long on the water’s edge. Over the years since the discovery, hundreds of volunteers have toiled uncovering the fossils, for a while making AAS the largest such dig in the state. “Clearly, pre-historic Arlington was one tough neighborhood,” Carter says. Although UTA researchers and students conducted much of the exploration – most particularly under the supervision of nowdeceased UT-Arlington doctoral student Derek Main – UTA doesn’t have a paleontology department, so the fossils were taken to the Perot Museum for further classification, study and storage. Dr. Tykoski started on his paleontological career (paleontology is the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants) as a child, collecting fossils of brachiopods and corals. While with

the museum he has overseen the preparation of the skull of the ceratopsian dinosaur from Alaska, named one of North America’s oldest fossil birds from Grapevine, supervised the preparation of the Museum’s series of huge neck vertebrae of the giant sauropod dinosaur from Big Bend National Park and led the excavation and preparation of a nearly complete Columbian mammoth skeleton from southern Ellis County. Arlington’s big crocodile, Deltasuchus motherali, is named for one of the early dig volunteers, Austin Motheral, who first uncovered the fossils of this particular croc with a small tractor when he was just 15 years old. Work on the site was supported by a grant from the National Geographic Society, which funded continued excavations and study of a unique fossil locality. Arlington on Tap is sponsored by the Downtown Arlington Management Corp., the Arlington Historical Society, Arlington Proud and Arlington Today magazine. RSVP to Arlington on Tap sessions are not required, and events are free.

“Clearly, pre-historic Arlington was one tough neighborhood.”

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PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS

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Kelly Biegler, Grace McDermott, Karen Williams and Mayor Jeff Williams at the US Pan Asian American Chamber event.

President Grace McDermott presents the Diversity & Inclusion Award to Larry Fowler.

The Texas Live! table at the celebration

Congressman Ron Wright and Susan Wright

The Larry Fowler team

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Calvin Stroy and Mia Stroy at the Mansfield Cares’ ball

Christy Mitchell gives Mark Mitchell a smooch.

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Attendees themusic MLK at event view historical records of Jill Varrichio enjoysofthe the ball. King’s life and social achievements.

Here is one of the dozens of art pieces done by Arlington ISD students to honor King.

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The Sanford House (506 N. Center St.) is an elegant choice for an outdoor wedding, reception, rehearsal dinner, or any wedding-related gathering for up to 200 people. The spacious stone courtyard is surrounded by lush gardens, mature trees, a raised wedding pavilion, and an octagonal gazebo. The scenery is sure to add to the romance and ambiance of the event. Personalizing your experience, The Sanford House offers a selection of wedding and reception packages designed to fit your special occasion. The Sanford Spa offers a variety of relaxing treatments for the bride, the groom and the entire wedding party.

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Great Skin Spa & Facial Club (3851 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd.) offers special skin treatment packages especially for weddings. The spa’s knowledgeable professionals select the products that will work best for your skin type and help you achieve your skincare goals and have healthy and beautiful skin, before, during and after the big event. For more: greatskin4you.com

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Troy Vinson Jewelers (4666 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth) is a family owned business that has provided superior quality wedding jewelry to North Texas customers since 1971. The company’s custom-designed jewelry is created on the latest CAD cam. After approval of the CAD design the model is then sent back to the shop, where every detail is completed. Your custom designed piece of jewelry is hand polished and finished to perfection to meet your fullest expectations. For more: troyvinsonjewelers.com

Sheraton Arlington Hotel

As a premier event venue, Sheraton Arlington Hotel (1500 Convention Center Drive) is poised to take care of wedding parties and their guests. The Sheraton’s outdoor venue provides lovely views of lush waterfalls and exquisite foliage, and transformative locations within the hotel – including the newly renovated Champions Ballroom – can accommodate up to 400 guests for the reception. The hotel’s culinary team is talented and experienced at preparing meals for 60

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Over the past 41 years, Southern Flair Photography (2214 W. Park Row Drive) has delighted well over 3,800 brides and grooms with contemporary and classic photography from their weddings and wedding-related events. Owner Dwayne Lee and his daughter Heather have photographed weddings all over Texas and the Southwest, as well as capturing nuptials in Normandy, France; Rome, Italy; Venice, Italy; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Cancun and Cozumel, Mexico. For more: sflair.com

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y wife Kim and I had the pleasure of meeting Velma Bogart at the annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet last year. We were seated together at the same table. Velma shared with Kim and me about her wonderful volunteer group, Musical Memory Singers. Her volunteer group’s motto is “enriching lives and creating community for those with memory challenges.” Musical Memory Singers present an opportunity for people who are experiencing mild to intermediate Alzheimer’s or dementia to sing-a-long and enjoy music together. Their care partners and other community volunteers are also invited to participate and sing. There is science behind this. I found a short video on their Facebook page by Sarah Wilson of The University of Melbourne. Here are some highlights of what she said:

Guided by volunteer leaders (top), Musical Memory Singers come together each week to sing old-time favorites and hymns.

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Singing is a form of natural therapy. When people are CT-scanned while singing, large areas of the brain will light up or activate. Thinking about singing or singing itself will cause this action. Singing activates motor networks, auditory or listening networks, planning and organizational networks, memory networks, language networks and emotional networks. The act of singing together augments social bonding and empathy. The complexity of singing is striking for the brain though, to you and I, singing feels like a relatively easy process – except for me, I cannot whistle a tune more so than sing. The act of singing activates our reward network. The emotions created by singing lead to the release of dopamine, which is the feel-good chemical for the brain. At the end of the day singing is a form of natural therapy. It lifts our mood, it releases dopamine, and it gives all of our networks a workout, bringing protective, or nuero-protecting benefits for our mental health. Singing is very helpful for people suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. We more recently held a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Velma and her friends at Musical Memory Singers. There was quite a large crowd, outnumbering my fellow Chamber Members who arrived for the ribbon cutting. More noticeably to Photos: Musical Memory Singers me was the very large number of volunteers who showed up and show up on a regular basis. If you have the time – and, more importantly, have a friend or family member who could benefit from singing – come and join the Musical Memory Singers. Everyone is invited. There is no audition, and there is no fee. They invite you to come and join them. They meet every Thursday, from 9:30 - 11 a.m. The first 30 minutes is social time, followed by an hour of rehearsal, singing. They meet at the Pantego Lions Club, located at 3535 Marathon St. I highly recommend you come and visit this wonderful group doing amazing things.

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PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS

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Last month United Way of Tarrant County held its annual “Wild About Reading” event at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library. The event, sponsored by Atmos Energy, Capital One and General Motors, is designed to encourage young children and their families to make reading a fun, daily activity to supplement school learning.

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A call to arms

Reading is Fundamental, a program benefiting Title One students, is in serious jeopardy

ore than 75 Webb Elementary School third graders attended donating the Alice in Wonderland books but also taking the time a special event in their library last month. The perfectly to speak to our students. I hope that the RIF program continues behaved audience sat spellbound by speaker Jessica Clark, the to do the great work it does, impacting students by creating publisher of Lewis Carroll’s beloved book, Alice in Wonderland. a love of reading.” The Reading Is Fundamental program is Coiffed in blue hair, and dressed in boots and an English waist administrated by the American Association of University Women coat, she shared the story of how she and her husband began in Arlington and is the longest running program in the state their publishing company, Pocket Watch Books, in Arlington, of Texas. Founded locally in 1973, the Arlington all-volunteer and how her beautiful book, featuring program has distributed approximately Arlington locales and citizens, came 150,000 books in its 45-year operation. to be. “As a member of AAUW, I have A unique publication, her book participated in this program for includes gorgeous photographs rather almost all of its 45 years,” says Sheri than illustrations to complement the Quick, former chapter president. “The time-honored story line, and many excitement when we deliver books, the of those photographs were taken endearing smiles and hugs, and the Last month, more than 75 students at Webb Elementary were treated to readings and in River Legacy Park and at the many sweet notes of gratitude from special stories about the value of books. Dallas Arboretum. Generating great students, parents and teachers have Photo: Southern Flair Photography excitement and gratitude among the encouraged all the members to do all students, the book, featuring local actors in fantastic costumes that we can to keep this important program alive.” and make-up, was distributed at the end of the special program. The Alice in Wonderland event was held to bring attention to “We so appreciate Principal Elena Lopez for her support financial struggle RIF is facing. Federal support, which only partly of the Reading Is Fundamental Program and for lead teacher financed the program, has long since been terminated throughout Julian Pacheco’s help in organizing the third grade teachers and the nation, and fundraising activities that financed the bulk of the students. Seeing the students respond so positively to the Alice in program have been difficult to manage by an aging membership. Wonderland event was such an inspiration,” says Linda Pempsell, The women who have dedicated themselves to this program RIF chairman and former Lamar High School teacher. “We are began buying and distributing these books when they were in also thrilled to announce that Mayor Jeff Williams has also offered their 20s. They are now in their 70s and unable to conduct the his support and formal endorsement of the RIF program.” bigger money making events of the past including the yearly “The RIF program is very important to our students” adds Julian Arlington Book Fair. Pacheco, third grade lead teacher at Webb Elementary. “Many of Organization spokesperson Linda Altoonian says RIF is them don’t own any books, and that is the greatest challenge we the oldest and largest children’s and family nonprofit literacy have, having students read at home. I saw the joy in our students’ organization in the United States. To inspire young children to eyes when they received their own book. The teachers and read, RIF sponsors events and contests, and offers invaluable students thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” online resources to parents, grandparents and teachers at www. Pocket Watch Books, which can be contacted at ldyvadr@ rif.org. “We must not allow this valuable program, which serves hotmail.com, generously donated 1,800 books to the Reading Arlington’s poorest children, to die,” Altoonian says. “The three Is Fundamental program. Soon, RIF volunteers will distribute the books a year that are given to our students are the only books remainder of the Alice in Wonderland books to the rest of the some of these children have ever owned.” third graders in Title One schools throughout the Arlington School RIF must get financial support to continue. “We are inviting District. “I am so happy our book is being put to such good use,” individuals and companies to champion this important cause,” publisher Jessica Clark says. “It is my great pleasure to be a part Altoonian says. To help, contact her at lindaaltoonian@hotmail. of the incredible work RIF is performing. The program at Webb com or 817-299-8306 or Barbara Price at 817-880-2693. Checks Elementary School was a real treat for me.” can be made out to RIF and sent to P.O. Box 2272, Arlington, The RIF program was extra special with the publisher not only Texas, 76004-2272.

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Former city council member Joe Ewen: 1944-2019

oe Ewen, who served on the Arlington City Council for eight years and served as chairman of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for two years, passed away on Feb. 27. Ewen graduated from North Side High School and received his BBA from the University of Texas at Arlington and his MBA from TCU. He served as a sergeant in the USMC in Vietnam. Joe retired as Regional VP, Major Markets for AT&T in 2008, at which time he accepted a fulltime faculty position at UTA’s school of business until his health required him to leave this position in 2012. During his time in Arlington, Ewen also headed the Arlington Sports Authority during the construction of the Ballpark in Arlington and did fundraising for the YMCA and United Way of Tarrant County. In 1993 Joe’s parents started a family vacation tradition, which included his siblings and their spouses and children. These vacations took them to England, Scotland, Disney World, Canada, the eastern coast and Joe’s favorite, the Virgin Islands. Ewen loved being the captain of bareboat sailing adventures in the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. He will be missed.

Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA has four big activities in April

he Arlington-Mansfield YMCA has a number of events scheduled for this month. Here are the highlights: Annual Senior Health Fair (9-11:30 a.m., April 3) – The 13th annual fair, open to the public, will be held at Cooper Street YMCA (7120 S. Cooper St.). A variety of vendors from around the community will all be in one place to provide resources for healthy living for active older adults. The event will feature door prizes and giveaways, music, flu shots, retirement vendors, health and beauty vendors, Realtors and healthcare specialists. For more, call Kim Bay at 817-419-9629, ext. 4203, or visit amaymca.org/senior-health-fair. Spring Campout (April 5-7) – Loyd Park in Grand Prairie (3401 Ragland Road) – Fathers and their children are encouraged to bring their camping gear for a weekend of activities, games and fun. The event costs $40 per pair, plus $5 for each additional child. For more: amaymca.org. YMCA Annual Meeting (11:30 a.m., April 24) – Presented by Frost Bank and Sponsored by Nothing Bundt Cakes and Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic & Spine Hospital Arlington, the meeting at Sheraton Arlington Hotel (1500 Convention Center Drive) will celebrate 61 years of impact in the Arlington-Mansfield Area. In addition, Y officials and Mayor Jeff Williams will honor the 2019 Bill and Shari Bowie Community Leadership Award Recipient, Tillie Burgin. Individual tickets are $35; VIP Table tickets are $500. For more, call Nicole Spaust, 817-299-9629, ext. 1200, or visit amaymca.org/2019annualmeeting. Healthy Kids Day (10 a.m. - noon, April 27) – This event will take place at Central YMCA (2200 S. Davis Drive), Cooper Street YMCA (7120 S. Cooper St.) and North YMCA (1005 Skyline Drive). Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s largest national initiative, bringing children and families together and providing free education, activities and experiences that teach good health and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and healthy habits. For more, call: Emily Swanson, Central YMCA (817-274-9622, ext. 2200), Cheyenne Bailey, Cooper Street & Mansfield YMCA Locations (817-419-9629, ext. 4200, Barbara Gannon, North YMCA (817-548-9622, ext. 3200) or visit amaymca.org/healthy-kids-day.

AISD + Six Flags = win/win

he Arlington Independent School District Education Celebration at Six Flags Over Texas will be held April 12 at the theme park. AISD Education Celebration is a private party at Six Flags each year put on by the Arlington ISD Education Foundation to benefit AISD. For each $25 ticket sold in advance online, $5 goes to the AISD school of your choice, and the remaining proceeds fund AISD initiatives throughout the district. To order tickets, visit aisdeducationcelebration.com.

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AT THE NET

ATA has helped local players for 50+ years

ere’s some trivia worth noting: the Arlington Tennis Association was the first known Community Tennis Association on the Web. Established in 1968, ATA is volunteer-based and has been a leader in growing the game of tennis and serving the community for more than five decades. ATA (2001 Forest Park Drive) was founded and organized specifically to foster local, national, and/or international amateur tennis competition. Its mission is to educate amateurs and promote interest in the sport of tennis, thereby developing qualities of good sportsmanship, self-reliance, leadership and the competitive spirit by means of tennis clinics, tournaments and other projects. ATA officers for 2019-2021 include Joann McArthur (president), Kelly McCullough (vice president), Susan Ciskowski (treasurer), Lynn Darst (secretary), Jenny Luningham, Micki Hunt, Barbara

Vogt, Gayle Van Leuween and Sean Boutwell. Collectively they help guide the association, which offers free introductory tennis for all Arlington ISD Elementary children in first through sixth grades, with classes held at Lamar High School (1400 W. Lamar Blvd.), Arlington High School (818 W. Park Row) and the Arlington Tennis Center (500 W Mayfield Road). To learn more about the Arlington Tennis Association, visit the (historical) website at arlington.usta.com or check out the Facebook page, facebook.com/ATATennisTX.

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Medical City Arlington’s new Women’s Hospital was designed to provide state-of-the-art gynecological and reproductive care.

he April 8 grand opening of Medical City Arlington Women’s Hospital will represent a milestone in that it will be the first healthcare facility in Tarrant County designed just for women. The $60 million Medical City Arlington Women’s Hospital, located at 3301 Matlock Road, offers comprehensive care for women in general, with a focus on unique and revolutionary features especially for mothers, including: • A postpartum floor with 34 private and peaceful patient rooms • Four spacious women’s luxury postpartum suites • 33 women’s services medical/surgical rooms, including 14 antepartum rooms • 23 modern labor and delivery rooms • Three C-section operating rooms • 35 Level III neonatal intensive care beds, including 15 private NICU rooms • Breastfeeding care and support Maternity facilities at the new hospital will feature: • Flat screen TV and free WiFi access • Celebration meal for parents • Complimentary meal voucher • Commemorative scrub shirt with customized foot prints • In-room personalized photography sessions • Personalized and by-phone lactation consultants available Patients in the new hospital’s Luxury Suites also enjoy these amenities: • Upgraded linen and decor package • Fruit tray • Stocked refrigerator with drinks and snacks • $50 voucher to Charley’s Angels photography • Luxurious complimentary robe • Complimentary throw blanket • Aroma therapy package

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May 22nd, 2019 • 12pm

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Can I tell you about the time when it was almost Sara vs. the volcano? • By Sara Pintilie

friend invited me out for drinks on a Thursday, and we both wanted to stay in Arlington. I was a bit at a loss on where to go on a weeknight for just drinks in the American Dream City, but my friend came to rescue. “Have you heard of 4 Kahunas?” I hadn’t. He explained that it was a tiki bar, something I didn’t think that would exist within 10 miles of my house, but I was intrigued. 4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge features a Opened in 2018, the 4 stellar bar staff and some very fascinating beverages. Kahunas Tiki Lounge boasts a real tiki bar experience and with a tag line like “Escape to our Faraway island without leaving the heart of Texas,” who can resist the temptation of a tropical locale in the middle of Arlington? Tucked into a corner off Division street, the bar is almost impossible to find unless you were like me and got some clandestine-esque directions from my friend. But once I found it (it’s on the south side of Division, in the same building as The Cartel Taco Bar), I actually love the location. Plenty of parking, walking distance to food and the rumble of Division street is at a minimum. Once inside, you find yourself in a cozy alcove-like area with everything Tiki. When I went, there was a Kaiju (think Godzilla) movie on the screen on the bar back, surrounded by top-shelf liquor and tiki mugs. The 4 Kahunas has a chill vibe and made me happy to have that hometown bar atmosphere without the stale cigarette smoke and beer-stained carpet. It would be a welcomed hometown bar for anyone in the Arlington area. The drinks are fun and vibrant. They are filled with flowery flourishes and fruit juices, but fair warning – they do pack a punch. They even have a drink called the “Zombie,” a fair name for the amount of alcohol in it. I had the “Mai Tai ‘1944’,” “Chief Lapu Lapu” and the “Navy

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Grog.” My favorite was my last drink, which is described as “Old Blue Eyes’ favorite tiki cocktail, you’ll be singing the praises of this potent blend of rums, grapefruit and lime.” The names of all the cocktails are cheeky and themed (My personal favorite: “Three-Hour Tour”), but the menu is a bit vague on what is exactly in each cocktail, but that can be part of the fun and an excuse to talk to the knowledgeable and friendly bartenders. The bartenders and owners figured out the balance between being friendly and communicative but without being nosy or overbearing. And they know their drinks. So don’t be afraid to ask them a question or two. I actually enjoyed sitting at the bar top and would even say, it’s the best seat at the house. The bar is literally a bar – no food options available. But you can order-in food. And Photo: 4kahunas.com the drinks’ prices are average for cocktails. One more thing: It doesn’t have the hipster vibe a lot of bars are striving to have. I don’t want to go somewhere where I feel like I have to wear heels to fit in. I want a bar to hang out in my Converses or my workday attire and not feel out of place, and 4 Kahunas fits the bill If I have any regrets on my first outing to 4 Kahunas, it would be this: I didn’t try the “Volcano Bowl.” (I had this whole Sara vs. the volcano headline planned, and I failed). But I will have many attempts at conquering that Volcano because I like the idea of having a tropical place for a hometown watering hole.

Sara Pintilie is a distinguished writer, editor and photographer who calls Arlington home. In her column, she offers a millennial’s take on things local.

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SIGHTS / SOUNDS Your resource for entertainment in and around Arlington/Mansfield THEATER: A Few Good Men

When: April 1-14 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: This Broadway hit, based on the popular movie about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay, sizzles on stage. For more: theatrearlington.org

MUSIC: Concerts at Texas Live!

When: April 4-30 Where: Texas Live! Show times: Check website for times Notes: The following performers are scheduled to appear at Texas Live! this month: Clayton Gardner (8 p.m. on April 4 at Troy’s); Ja Rule (7 p.m. on April 5 at Arlington Backyard); Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte (7 p.m. on April 7 at Arlington Backyard); Hip Hop Hooray (9:30 p.m. on April 12 at Live! Arena); Steve Helms (8 p.m. on April 13 and April 27 at Troy’s); Legacy 4 (8 p.m. on April 19 at Troy’s); Vegas Star (9:30 p.m. on April 19 at Live! Arena); Chris Watson Band (8 p.m. on April 20 at Troy’s); Back in Black (9:30 p.m. on April 20 at Live! Arena) and Frenchie’s Blues Destroyers (8 p.m. on April 25 at Troy’s). For more: texas-live.com

MUSIC: Concerts at Arlington Music Hall

When: April 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: Check website for times Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder (April 4); In Halen and Red Rockers (April 5); Donny Edwards - An Authentic Heart & Soul Tribute to the 76

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King (April 6); Billy Dean (April 12); Judy Collins (April 13) and Mark Wills (April 19). For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

THEATER: Eurydice

When: April 10, 12, 13, 15, 17 Where: UTA’s Studio Theatre, Fine Arts Building North (502 S. Cooper St.) Show times: 8 p.m. on April 10, 12, 15 and 17; 2:30 p.m. on April 13 Notes: With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, this play by the Maverick Theatre Company is a fresh look at a timeless love story. For more: theatre.uta.edu

CIRCLE THE DATE: JOHN OATES TO BE HERE IN MAY

ohn Oates, part of the legendary rock/R&B duo Hall & Oates, will be the featured artist in a paid concert at The Levitt Pavilion Arlington on May 23. “An Evening with John Oates & The Good Road Band” will play at 7:30 p.m., with proceeds from the concert going to help provide the Levitt’s more than 50 free concerts in 2019. Hall & Oates sold more records than any duo in history, with chart toppers including “She’s Gone,” “Sara Smile,” “Maneater,” and “You Make My Dreams.” Oates has had an accomplished solo career since 1999 that includes eight solo albums. For more: levittpavilionarlington.com.

MUSIC: Symphony Arlington presents “Father Figures” featuring pianist Luca Sacher and guest conductor Stefan Sacher When: April 18 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. Notes: This concert will feature J. Strauss’ “Aquarellen-Walzer,” Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major” and Schubert’s “Symphony No. 9 in C Major. For more: symphonyarlington.org

MUSIC: Concerts at The LOT Downtown

When: April 20, 27 Where: The LOT Downtown (110 S. Main St., Mansfield) Show time: 7 p.m. Notes: Mansfield’s popular music ventue will feature a pair of free concerts this month. Lady Diamond & The Ruff Rubies will perform on April 20. Then the Brazos Chamber Orchestra will perform on April 27. For more: thelotdowntown.com

TIMLESS CONCERTS: ‘WARSAW TO PARIS’

imeless Concerts will present “Warsaw to Paris” at 8 p.m. on April 27 at Arlington Museum of Art. The concert will feature the romantic music of Frederic Chopin. Pianist Dr. Heejung Kang will play her favorite Chopin solos and will join violinist LeeAnne Chenoweth and cellist Sara Birnbaum Hood in accompanying Timeless Concert vocalists on favorite songs of France. Featured vocalists will include tenor Sergio Cepeda and soprano Judith Rodriguez. A complimentary wine/soft drinks/fruit/ cheese/dessert buffet will follow the show. For more: timelessconcerts.com.

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“A Celebration of Excellence” Monday, May 6, 2019 6:30 p.m. Registration • 7:00 p.m. Dinner

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SPEAKING OF SPORTS

Here’s hoping ...

Rangers have enough parts in place to make this year more promising than you think • By John Rhadigan

t is time for a baseball proverb. Are you ready? (Can you even believe that there is a baseball proverb?) The proverb is this: “Hope springs eternal (in the human breast).” Actually, I had never seen or heard the words in parentheses until I googled the phrase. But I hear the first half of this proverb every year at Spring Training. Every year there is a team that is feeling good about itself, a team that struggled last year, a team that most don’t think New manager Chris will do much this year. When Woodward’s background with the Los Angeles discussing such a team, guys Dodgers bodes well for like me will typically say, “Well, the Texas Rangers – his former team has gone to hope springs eternal.” back-to-back World This year that team is the Series. Rangers. Very few people believe in this team ... and yet ... I am optimistic. Not that this team will make the World Series or even make the playoffs. But I do think this team will surprise some people, and it will be better than most of you think it will be. There are three reasons: a new manager, a pitching rotation with pedigree and a galvanized core of young players who will be significant the next time the Rangers do make the World Series. So let’s start with the new manager, Chris Woodward. Woodward is the perfect choice for this rebuilding process, as the Rangers are essentially starting at square one. General Manager and Cornell graduate Jon Daniels took a bold and decisive step this off-season. He drastically changed the way the Rangers Baseball Operations Department does business. They have gone “all in” on analytics, research and development. They have doubled the size of the “analyze everything” staff. Woodward’s job is to bring all of that analysis to the players. The good news for Rangers fans? He comes from the Dodgers organization, which has been doing exactly that for years. It has worked too; L.A. has been in back-to-back World Series. Now to that rotation, which starts with Mike Minor. He won 12 games last year and proved he is a bulldog. The Opening Day

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starter is exactly the kind of guy you want as the ace of a team like this. He wants the ball! He also has a chip on his shoulder. This is a good thing. For his entire career he has been slotted as a number three or four starter. He can’t wait to prove himself to all those who slotted him wrong. Behind Minor is a group of guys who have had Tommy John surgery, and one guy who has had it twice. Edinson Volquez is the V in “DVD.” He was going to be a huge part of the future of the Rangers until he was traded for Josh Hamilton. The fact that we got to ride the meteor that was Josh Hamilton and now get to experience the surgically repaired Volquez is an exciting prospect. Everyone else in the rotation is a high draft pick. Lance Lynn was a first rounder by the Cardinals, Shelby Miller from Brownwood was a first round pick by St. Louis too, and Drew Smyly was a second Photo: sportsday.dallasnews.com round pick of the Tigers. This rotation has pedigree. Finally, there are the position players. At their exit meetings last year, Jon Daniels expressed to each how he wanted them to improve. After they left their individual conferences with JD, the guys met in the clubhouse and decided that they would spend the off season in Dallas to work out together. Led by Nomar Mazara, this group convened at the Rangers Youth Academy in West Dallas and worked out everyday. This is the kind of galvanizing off-season that an organization can only hope for. Our Rangers have developed relationships that will pay dividends in the future. So, hope does spring eternal! I am not 100 percent sure that I feel it in my breast, but I am feeling something there. Then, again, I did have some Texas Chili for lunch.

Sports columnist John Rhadigan is an anchor for the Fox Sports Southwest television network.

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ITINERARY Your official Arlington/Mansfield-area guide to fun (and the like) Texas Rangers baseball

When: April 1-3, 12-17, 19-21, 30-May 1 Where: Globe Life Park Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will continue their pursuit of the American League Championship with five home series this month: the Houston Astros (April 1-3 and April 19-21), the Oakland A’s (April 12-14), the Los Angeles Angels (April 15-17) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (April 30 - May 1) For more: texasrangers.com

Youth Art Month

When: April 1-17 Where: Arlington Museum of Art Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: Each Spring the AMA works collaboratively with the Arlington Independent School District to give students the opportunity to display their pieces, done in a wide variety of mediums, to the general public. Six weeks are dedicated to this exhibition. It is held in conjunction with National Youth Art Month and Youth Art Month work on display in Austin, Texas at the Capitol building. For more: arlingtonmusem.org

Planetarium shows

When: April 1-30 Where: The Planetarium at UT Arlington (700 Planetarium Place) Time: Check website for show times In a nutshell: With a 60-foot-diameter dome and its state-of-the art Digistar 5 DLP Projection system, The Planetarium at UT Arlington is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the state of Texas. The Digistar 5 system can project stars, planets, galaxies and virtually anything else onto the dome. For more: uta.edu/planetarium 80

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When: April 5-7, 9, 16, 18-20, 30 Where: Clay Gould Ballpark (1400 Maverick) Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: The Mavericks will set their sights on a Sun Belt Conference title while hosting the following teams this month: Arkansas-Little Rock (April 5-7), Baylor (April 9), TCU (April 16), Louisiana-Lafayette (April 18-20) and Dallas Baptist (April 30). For more: utamavs.com

The Write Stuff: Writer’s Workshop

CIRCLE THE DATE: KAABOO TEXAS IS COMING IN MAY

aaboo Texas, a new kind of entertainment and arts experience designed around comfort, hospitality and good times, is set for May 10-12 at AT&T Stadium. Kaaboo will feature music (42 stellar artists, including Sting, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lionel Richie Counting Crows and The Killers) art (dozens of works by wellknown artists), comedy (16 big-time acts, including Brad Garrett, Garfunkel & Oates and Whitney Cummings), great food (a rich and varied culinary lineup) and more. For more: kaabootexas.com.

When: April 6, 20 Where: Arlington Public Library (100 S. Center). Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. In a nutshell: Led by local authors and writing instructors, each session will explore several writing ideas, such as editing and haiku writing. For more: https://www.facebook.com/ events/949893212065731

Painting at the Palace Family Night

When: April 12 Where: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (601 E. Palace Pkwy., Grand Prairie) Time: 7 p.m. In a nutshell: Ripley’s Grand Prairie is hosting another exciting painting event that the whole family will enjoy. Your ticket includes access to all five of Ripley’s attractions. For more: ripleys.com/grandprairie/ promos-events/

Texas Rangers 5K Race

When: April 14 Where: Globe Life Park (1000 Ballpark Way) Time: 8 a.m. In a nutshell: This scenic 5K run will wind through Arlington’s entertainment district and finish on the field at Globe Life Park. For more: mlb.com/rangers/community/race/5k

ESPORTS: STRIKE LEAGUE QUALIFIER ON APRIL 27-28

sports Stadium Arlington will host Strike League Qualifier 2: Super Smash Bros Ultimate at 10 a.m. on April 27-28. Strike League is Esports Stadium Arlington’s open tournament league. Players can compete in tournaments for different Esports titles to earn a spot at the Strike League Finale, where the top teams in the league will compete for $15,000 in prizes across four games. This is the second of four qualifiers for Super Smash Bros Ultimate. This qualifier has a $200 pot bonus, and the top two players will qualify for the Strike League Finale on May 17-19. For more: esportsstadium.gg.

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Arlington Urban Ministries is proud to return to Arlington! Join us as we celebrate our 6th anniversary of Boots, Chaps & Cowboy Hats wearing your denim, diamonds and boots. Enjoy dinner, live music by Uptown Drifters, silent and live auctions, raffle, wine pull and the Doing Good in the Neighborhood Awards ceremony. Dinner catered by Cat City Grill. Emceed by retired news anchor, Jim Douglas. 1010 Collins Event Center 1010 N. Collins St. Arlington, TX 76011

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