October Issue - My Hometowns Texas

Granbury, Glen Rose, Cresson, Acton, Hood and Somervell Counties Vol. 2 Issue 8| October 2014

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Hometown Heritage Stampede

Oktoberfest

10th, 11th and 12th - Granbury

Erica Perry Singer/Songwriter with a Gypsy Soul

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A Weatherford Tradition

Perfect Weather for A Sunday Drive

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Activities: Harvest Moon, Festival of Arts Page 12

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Greg Davis International Photographer, sharing an inspiring story.

“A high-caliber art festival against the backdrop of Texas’ most historic courthouse square.”

Her country Bohemian style has gained her many fans.

Not your regular BBQ restaurant, other menu items include quail wrapped in bacon and stuffed with jalapenos!

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Movies

Film Jive with Jimmy Ray Sorrells.

Art

Greg Davis International Photographer, Weatherford Arts Festival. Plus Local gallery and museum listings.

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Theater

Granbury Theater Company, Big City Revue, Theater off the Square and Texas Opry live local theater!

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Activities

Harvest Moon, Festival of the Arts and Balloons in Granbury, Weatherford Stampede, Halloween Events, and more...

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Calendar of Events

We got it all! Want to know what’s happening today, check here....

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Shopping

Shop local, help grow our economy!

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Music & Nightlife

Erica Perry, Plus a full listing of live music venues.

Dining

Swanny’s BBQ, Big Burger, Plus a complete listing of dining opportunities.

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Cover: Harvest Moon Arts Festival sponsored

by Historic Granbury Merchants Association.

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October – the Festival time of year!

The month of October is traditionally the season of festivals. Here in America, we have harvest moon festivals, Oktoberfest, and Halloween festivals but the rest of the world has their share of these special Fall events also…some of which you have probably never heard of.

The Tubingen Duck Race is one of the most unusual.

Every year since 1999 over 7000 yellow rubber ducks are let loose in River Necker that courses through this historic town near Stuttgart in Germany. The competition starts at midday and anyone with a rubber duck can participate; and if you left yours at home in the bathtub, ducks can be rented before the race. Spectators stick their name and number on the ducks, release the toy in the water and cheer along

the riverbank as the mass of yellow bob up and down the designated stretch of the Necker. A metal weight is attached to their underside so that they don’t topple over on the way.

The duck race is taken very seriously because there is 10,000 pounds worth of prizes to be won!

The Chinese Lantern, or Moon Festival is a popular lunar harvest festival celebrated in China and Vietnam. The festival is held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar, when the moon is at its maximum brightness. It is a day of family reunions much like Thanksgiving. The moon is the roundest and brightest signaling a time of completeness and abundance. During the mid-Autumn Festival, children are delighted to stay up past midnight, parading multi-colored lanterns into the wee hours as families take to the streets to moon-gaze.

Clark Gardens presents their Fall Festival “North Texas Spiciest Festival”. And, that’s just a brief list…you can check out our Calendar of Events page for a listing of even more family friendly, fun activities available for you to enjoy this month.

Chinese lanterns light up to celebrate the mid-autumn festival, also known as moon festival, 2013 in Hong Kong, China. — StockPhoto

Here in our part of the world we are celebrating October in a big way too. Granbury hosts The Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts, Oakdale Park in Glen Rose will be the site for the Paluxy River Bluegrass Festival, The City of Weatherford offers up The Third Annual Hometown Heritage Stampede Festival along with the Autumn Art Walk and Goblins in the Gardens at Chandor Gardens, and

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I don’t know about you but I think the duck race sounds like a lot of fun! The Brazos River Duck Race…hmmm.

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Calling it quits!

HOLLYWOOD: DEATH, DIVORCE, AND… JUSTIN BIEBER AS ROBIN?!

Can we talk?

Legendary American comic and fashion icon Joan Rivers died at the age of 81 on September 4th during a throat procedure in New York. Rivers, born Joan Molinsky in New York in 1933, has long been considered a national treasure among comics and adoring fans alike. She was known for her biting comedic style, often aimed at other celebrities, and never shied away from sharing her controversial opinions.

Joan Rivers was an actress, comedian, television host, writer and producer. She was the winner of a Daytime Emmy Award, nominated for several more, and was also nominated for both a Grammy Award and a Tony

Joan Rivers at the 55th Annual Emmy Awards — StockPhoto

Award. She was seen as a pioneer for women comedians, and fellow comedians reacted with sadness to her passing.

Joan Rivers’ career began in the 1950s on stage, but she was vaulted into the public spotlight as a guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1965.

Her lavish New York funeral was nothing short of the spectacle that she wished for. Celebrities, designers, musicians, and every array of the art world showed up to pay respects to the lady who told it like it was.

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Movie Evening - Tuesdays 6:30 pm

Weatherford Cinema 10 (817) 341-3232 1000 Cinema Dr., Hudson Oaks

Kris Jenner has filed for divorce from Bruce Jenner.

Shocked? Yeah, neither am I. Once again, tabloid fodder is afoot and putting spins on what the real reason could be.

As someone who is sick of being sick about the Jenner and Kardashian family, I welcome any opportunity to lessen the drama and “hold” this family has had on our television. Let’s all collectively agree to move on past this family and parade of mishaps! Agreed? Agreed!

Unfortunately, actress Sarah Hyland..think “Haley” from Modern Family, has had to get a restraining order against ex-beau Matt Prokop after he reportedly choked her so hard she thought she would die. Insiders say she only feels safe when she is at work and is leaning heavily on co-stars for support and assurance. Is it just me or does it seem that

domestic violence is on the rise with celebrity couples? (not to mention professional athletes)

Holy Mistake Batman! Say it ain’t so!!

It has been widely reported that not only has Justin Bieber read for the infamous side-kick Robin, but that he has gotten the part!

YIKES!! Thankfully, it is now being called a hoax on the part of Bieber, posting on instagram a picture of a Batman script with his name plastered on the front.

Let’s all hope it is just a prank, as bat-fans are already fuming with the announcement that Ben Affleck won the coveted role of Batman, himself.

Fun Fact: Did you know that Adam West has a Batman logo on his teeth? He had a cosmetic dentist put a small Batman logo in one of his molars! OUCH.

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After ten successful years in the technology business, Greg Davis resigned his position in 2004 and traveled the world for one year. Upon his return to America, the images he captured soon became his life. One image in particular stands out in its ability to touch people. That image is the “Blanket Weaver”, his simple but striking photo of the blue and green hands of a Black Hmong Villager from the northern highlands of Vietnam.

Greg captured this image, and virtually all of his early photos from that trip, with a $400 OLYMPUS point and shoot camera with no formal training in photography or art. Over the past few years the image of the “Blanket Weaver” has surfaced as his signature piece.

To say that Greg Davis has been given a gift is an understatement. His accolades and awards over the last eight years are many and varied. From Best in Show awards at various arts festivals throughout the country to an Art of Philanthropy Award at the 2013 Winter Park Arts Festival, Greg has garnered a staggering 17 awards in his short time as a photographer.

He has exhibited his work at a variety of galleries and museums from Texas to New York. Greg’s work has also been published internationally in England, Papua New Guinea and Mexico and in the United States by National Geographic.com, MSNBC.com, Itchy Feet

Magazine, Today’s Machining World, Insite Magazine, Professional Photographer Magazine, PDN Magazine, The Houston Chronicle and the Austin American Statesman,

to find her solely based on the photograph of her hands.

He then plans to write a book about his journey that he wishes to be one of hope; a hope that we all find our gift.

Because Greg Davis found his in the blue and green hands of a Vietnamese woman and intends to return the favor by sharing an inspiring story with everyone searching for their gift.

Greg Davis’ art can be seen at: Your Private Collection Art Gallery 106 N. Houston Street | Granbury, Texas 76048 Closed: Monday and Tuesday Open: Wednesday – Saturday 11a.m. to 6p.m.

Sunday 1 to 5p.m.

Always open by appointment: 817-578-2325

among others. He is a National Geographic Creative Photographer, a Founding Member of the Austin Center for Photography and a member of the Texas Photographic Society.

Greg’s aim is to return to Vietnam in a few years and find the woman pictured in the “Blanket Weaver” who changed his life. He will be attempting

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Galleries & MUSEUMS

Join the folks at Chandor Gardens for their Annual Autumn Art Walk held Sunday, October 19th from 12 to 4p.m.

Area artists will be set up around the gardens demonstrating and selling a wide variety of unique art work including: painting, textiles, jewelry, photography, woodwork, pottery, sculpture and much more.

Local family band, Anderson’s Good Medicine-Ukulele Daily and Kevin Townson’s Childbloom guitar ensemble, along with several other talented musicians, will be entertaining throughout the day. The event also features food and tours of the historic

GRANBURY Artefactz 120 N. Houston Street (817) 573-9446 www.artefactz.com Brazos Prophetic Arts 313 Ables Street (817) 579-1775

mansion and grounds.

It’s not too late to become an Art Walk vendor…and vendor spaces are free!

For more information, or to become an Art Walk vendor call 817-613-1700 or email jsorrells@weatherfordtx.gov Autumn Art Walk Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee Ave. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-771-2603

Granbury Doll House Museum 421 East Bridge Street 817-894-5194 Lake Granbury Art Association 224 N Travis Street (817) 579-7656 www.granburyart.org Langdon Center Art Gallery 308 East Pearl Street (817) 279-1164 Oak Tree Gallery & Framing 2103 East Highway 377 (817) 573-6252 RAEB Inc 3101 Neri Road (817) 573-5616 The Old Jail Museum 208 N. Crockett Street (817) 573-5135 www.hctxhs.org/Museums/jail.htm Uptown Arts 401 Cleveland Rd. (682) 936-2581 www.uptownartsgranburytx.com U.S. Veterans Museum 601 Thorpe Springs Road (817) 578-3288 Wolf Crossing Art Gallery 1410 Fall Creek Hwy. (817) 326-0232 Your Private Collection 106 North Houston (817) 579-7733 www.yourprivatecollection.com

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Glen Rose Barnard’s Mill Art Museum 307 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-7494 www.barnardsmill.com Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon Street 254-898-0640 White Buffalo Gallery 200 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-1988 www.thewhitebuffalogallery.com Springtown Legends Museum 839 N. Main Street Springtown 817-523-5939 WEATHERFORD Firehouse Art Center & Gallery 119 Palo Pinto Street Weatherford 817-599-3278 weatherfordart.com Museum of the Americas 216 Fort Worth Highway Weatherford 817-341-8668 museumoftheamericas.com National Vietnam War Museum 12685 Mineral Wells Highway Weatherford 940-325-4003 nationalvnwarmuseum.org Stone Creek Fine Arts 114 Russell Court Weatherford 817-599-6757 Open by Appointment Doss Heritage and Culture Center 1400 Texas Drive Weatherford 817-599-6168 dosscenter.org

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Theater - Granbury

Granbury Theatre Company Presents Wait Until Dark October 24-November 16 Fridays - Sundays A play by Frederick Knott, first performed in 1966.

Adapted into an iconic TV Movie Version starring Audrey Hepburn.

she’s harboring a dangerous prize, and he’ll use every trick to get it.

Spend a suspenseful evening on the edge of your seat in the beautiful Granbury Opera House.

A cool-as-ice psychopath smooth talks his way into the home of an unsuspecting blind woman. Unbeknownst to Susie,

For more information, please visit www.granburytheatrecompany.org or 817-579-0952 to reach the box office directly.

This psychological thriller probes which frightens us more – the evil you can see coming, or the one you can’t?

THIS MUCH FUN SHOULDN’T BE LEGAL, at least until October 12th!

Granbury Theatre Company is tickled pink to present LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL. Having won over audiences across the nation, Elle, Bruiser and friends will make their Granbury Opera House debut opening Friday Sept. 12 – October 12 and playing Fridays through Sundays.

“GTC audiences are going to be overjoyed by Legally Blonde.

This hysterical and sweet musical has all the charm of the original movie, and then injects it with non-stop, thrilling musical numbers,” says GTC’s director and choreographer Kent Whites.

Based on the hit movie, LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is a fresh and effervescent evening of musical

fun, stylishly wrapped up in a smart pink bow! Elle Woods is the college sweetheart and homecoming queen who doesn’t take no for an answer! So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her for someone ‘serious’, Elle puts down the credit cards, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

This high-energy pop musical has a fun and catchy score which features music and lyrics

by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin.

For specific date, times or to purchase tickets online please visit www. granburytheatrecompany.org or 817-579-0952 to reach the box office directly.

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Are you a fan of “Classic Country Music”?

If so, then this is the show for you!

“Classic Country” artists like Hank Williams Sr., George Jones, Kitty Wells, Johnny Cash, Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys, Tex Ritter & Lefty Frizzell, along with many, many, many others will be featured!

And when these Classic Country artists weren’t kicking up dust in Louisiana, they were polishing their boots & heading to the stage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee...also known as the “Home Of The Grand Ole Opry” since 1925.

The Ryman Auditorium was America’s true showcase of the best artists in Country music and still is today.

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real legacy of “Classic Country Music”... along with a few of today’s artists that are keeping Country, Country..... So, grab some friends and your “best” hat and come see us on October 4th or 18th, 2014, from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., as we celebrate the folks that represent the best of “Classic Country Music”. But get your tickets as soon as you possibly can! These shows are already selling out!

For any information that you might be needing, please call our “Box Office Voice Mail”. The number is, (855) 823-5550 or visit us on the web at: www.bigcitymusicrevue.com Sean Mitchell Big City Music Revue

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TO THE RYMAN:THE CLASSIC DAYS OF COUNTRY October 4th & 18th, 2014 @ 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Along with Hank, George, Kitty, Johnny, Bob, Tex & Lefty, the Ryman has seen the likes of many other legends as well.

Talented folks like, Little Jimmy Dickens, Ernest Tubb, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Ralph Stanley, & Eddy Arnold. And who could ever forget the legendary, hilariously funny,Minnie Pearl?

The Ryman Auditorium has given “Country Legends” a place to hang their hats for over 89 years and we want to give more than just a nod, to this legendary venue while we can still remember the “good ol’ days”....and what if we even added another layer and went all the way back to the “Singing Cowboy Days”?

Rumour has it....that is exactly what “Big City Music Revue” @ The Granbury Live Theater, will do! And last but not least.... no classic concert event like this would be complete without a true, down home, Southern Gospel ending!

This already wildly popular classic country production, “Hayride To The Ryman”, will be piled higher than a plate full of mama’s fried chicken, with songs that celebrate the

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Written by Richard Reich, and presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. This murder mystery is directed by Ray Shannon, with Naomi Henley as Assistant Director and Edwina Himes as Stage Manager. The show begins Friday, October 17 and runs weekends through November 2.

Set in a home near Boston, this psychological thriller will have you on the edge of your seats! The play will keep you guessing as a dysfunctional family provides plenty of twists and turns. Who committed the murder in this tale of greed and deception?

Members of the cast are

Duncan Alexander as Edgar Marr; Curtis Nelson as Arthur, his son; Rebecca Young as Ann, his wife; Leslie Sebastian as Estelle, his sister; Rebecca Rhudy-Young as Miss Oakes; Shelby Hamilton as Elizabeth; and Andrew Manning as Charles Shelley, Arthur’s friend.

Please join us for an afternoon or evening of entertainment beginning Friday, October 17, and running through Sunday, November 2.

Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Theatre Off The Square, the only live theatre in Weatherford, is located at 114 North Denton Street.

Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for seniors (60+)/students/children under school age. Matinee tickets are $11 for all ages and no other discounts apply. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $12 at the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce. Reserved seating is available and recommended by calling 817-341-8687. Groups of 10 or more may reserve seating with prepaid admission of $12 per person on Fridays and Saturdays

and $10 per person on Sundays.You can choose your seats and purchase your tickets to any performance online! Visit our website www. theatreoffthesquare.org for more information.

2015 SEASON TICKETS can be purchased beginning OCTOBER 1, 2014. The price is $92 for the season of 8 productions which will be January 2015 through December 2015. Ticket sales will end February 15, 2015.

For more information call: 817-341-8687

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Johnny Rogers will be performed October 11th at 3 pm. From Chicago, New York, London, Las Vegas, and Branson to Weatherford, Johnny Rogers performs a show that has thrilled audiences across the globe.

Having passion for music is one thing but having the God-given talent to perform the world’s finest tribute to music legends is another. Johnny is blessed with both and lives to share this music with audiences worldwide.

Born in Chicago to parents from the southern states of Kentucky and Tennessee. His father was a radio personality in the late 40’s and early 50’s, who crossed paths with some of the biggest legends of music history including, Elvis, Hank Sr., George Jones, Lefty Frizzel, Marty Robbins and Conway Twitty, to mention a few. When he was very young, his father gave him his first guitar. He had no interest in playing, until he heard Buddy Holly for the first time.

The song was “Rave On”. He said it was like someone or something turned a switch on inside of him.

From that moment on, he knew what he wanted to be in life and that was someone like Buddy. His father showed him a few basic chords.

That was all he needed to get started playing. While he was in high school, he tried starting his own band, but finding kids his own age with the same taste in music seemed to be impossible. So, he began to look for older guys that grew up listening to the music. He started sneaking

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into the honky tonks with his father’s help and a fake ID. But, he wasn’t there to drink, he was there to learn about becoming an entertainer.

Johnny’s father was very good friends with a Chicago honky tonk legend by the name of Jimmy Nichols. His father had given Jimmy his start in the late 50’s and now Jimmy would return the favor. Johnny started playing lead guitar for Jimmy Nichols at the age of 15. He was self taught and learned all styles of music. Johnny made his debut on stage at the Off Broadway Lounge. Immediately he was a big draw. People would come from miles around to see the kid with horn rim glasses and lightning guitar licks. Johnny continued playing guitar for the Chicago legend until he was 21 when he decided it was time to start his own band and his own show.

Johnny will transport his audience back in time when you could go to your favorite malt shops with your favorite girl and dance to your favorite bands. His show will start with his portrayal of country legend Johnny Cash. By his side is the legendary Tommy Allsup (two time Grammy winning producer and artist). Tommy played on more than 6,500 sessions and was Buddy Holly’s friend and lead guitarist from 1958-1959.

He escaped death when flipping a coin with Ritchie Valens.

Ritchie called heads and the rest is Rock ‘N Roll history. In the second show, Johnny will portray Elvis Presley re-creating his Sun Studio and early RCA years. The show will climax with Johnny’s uncanny portrayal of the late great Buddy Holly.

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Activities

[ the sky from Granbury Municipal Airport. Admission is free to watch and rides are available by reservation. As the sun sets on the 17th and 18th, glowing balloons will light up the sky and spectators can snap some awesome photos or take a tethered balloon ride for just $10. Food and live entertainment will be on location also during the event.

Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19, visitors to Granbury will be treated to an event that’s a feast for the eyes! The Harvest Moon Arts Festival kicks off on Saturday featuring fine arts and contemporary crafts from over 45 of the most noted and appreciated artists in Texas. This special art event includes painting, jewelry, pottery, fused glass art and more, all presented on the beautiful Granbury downtown square.

Make plans to enjoy what promises to be a magical weekend in Granbury and an experience you won’t soon forget!

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Harvest Moon Arts Festival and Balloons in Granbury – A Magical Weekend “Hot air balloons and fine art make the perfect marriage,” said Granbury CVB director Steve Dieterichs. “The balloons launch just before dawn and glow at dusk. In between, visitors can enjoy a highcaliber art festival against the backdrop of Texas’ most historic courthouse square.” That quote alone should be enough to entice everyone to come out to the historic town of Granbury October 17, 18 and 19 for two spectacular weekend events.

For thirty nine years the Historic Granbury Merchants Association has celebrated the fall, adorned the famous courthouse square, and invited the entire Dallas/Fort Worth area to the Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts. This year, the HGMA, in conjunction with the City of Granbury and the Granbury Arts Alliance, is kicking off the festival with the first ever (BIG) Balloons in Granbury event. “Whether you’re a photo enthusiast or casual traveler, bring an extra memory card for the camera because there will be plenty of sights to capture and to cherish,” said Dieterichs.

The weekend events begin on October 17 at 7a.m., when twelve hot air balloons take to

Art top to bottom: Edgar Parra Sunset, Larry East Green Daniel Baker, Cindy Ross Cozumel Erin Reeves Shenandoah National Park Tunnel, Jeff Cocanour Center

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The weekend events October 17-19 include the following: Oct. 17, 18 and 19 – 7a.m.

Balloon launch – Admission is free to watch

Rides by reservation: www. balloonsingranbury.com

Oct. 17 and 18 – 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m.

Tethered Balloon Rides - $10 for all ages Balloon glow free to spectators For media, still photographers, or guests of the BIG event, people are asked to arrive at the Granbury Municipal Airport 30 minutes early for a good place to view the balloons. For all other questions, contact Steve Dieterichs at 817894-3183 Oct. 18 and 19 – 10a.m. to 8p.m.

Harvest Moon Art Festival For questions about the Harvest Moon Festival, contact Elise Techentine at granburyartsfestival@ gmail.com

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Saturday October 18th at SPLIT RAIL GOLF CLUB IN ALEDO, TX

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A Weatherford Tradition

The City of Weatherford Parks, Recreation, and Special Events Department are hard at work organizing the Third Annual Hometown Heritage Stampede Festival scheduled for Saturday, October 11.

The festival, which will be held in Weatherford’s Historic Downtown, begins at 10a.m. and ends at 4p.m. The event includes western themed entertainment that embraces Weatherford’s rich heritage.

The seven piece Buttermilk Junction band will be playing old time American music on traditional instruments from the time. Buffalo Bill’s

Cowboy Band will also be on hand to give folks a sampling of the same Wild West music that thrilled crowds worldwide over a century ago. Texas Trick Ropers will be there to entertain with their talented trick roping skills and The Legends of Texas, featured entertainers at the Fort Worth Stock Yards, will excite the crowd with their western gunfights and skits that will engage and entertain all ages.

Pony rides, chuck wagons and stage coaches will also be present during the festival for the public to enjoy, along with a longhorn steer photo opportunity.

Patrons of the event will also enjoy a variety of food vendors and the Kiddie Korral children’s area with downtown shops, restaurants and clothing vendors open for business. Guided tours of the Parker County Courthouse will also be given at 11a.m.

The Third Annual Hometown Heritage Stampede Festival is FREE to the public!

For more information on The Third Annual Hometown Heritage Stampede Festival: www.weatherfordtx.gov/ stampede

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page 21 Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery Center 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy |Grapevine, Tx. October 4 and 5, 11 and 12, 18 and 19, 25 and 26, 30 and 31 10a.m. – 9p.m.

Admission: $21 for guests 3 and older Kids 2 and under Free 877-818-1677

Goblins in the Gardens – a BOOtiful Event!

Bring the kiddos and come on out to beautiful Chandor Gardens for their annual Goblins in the Gardens event.

Held on Sunday October 26th from 12 to 4p.m., the event is a spook-free, daytime, trick or treat experience for the whole family.

Costumed characters will be on hand stationed throughout the gardens giving out treats to little ghosts and goblins and a themed area will be set up in the garden for informal picture taking.

This popular event draws hundreds of visitors each year. Costumes are encouraged, for adults and children alike!

Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee Ave. Weatherford, Texas 76086 817-613-1700 www.chandorgardens.com Admission: $2 for adults FREE for children (must be accompanied by an adult)

A Bow Wow Trick or Treat Shanley Park (behind City Hall) Granbury, Tx. October 25 | 12 to 4p.m.

Admission: $5 per dog 817-326-3655

For a Scary Good Time!!

Haunted Hill House Halloween Festival 501 NE 1st. St. | Mineral Wells, Texas October 30th | 7p.m. www.hauntedtexasghosttours.com

Boo at the Zoo - Fort Worth Zoo 1989 Colonial Parkway | Fort Worth, Texas October 24, 25 and 26 | 10a.m. to 5p.m.

Free with Zoo admission 817-759-7555 Underwater Pumpkin Carving at Sea Life Aquarium | Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy.| Grapevine, Tx. October 18 thru 29 | 11a.m.

Admission: $20 adults | $16 ages 3-12 Free for kids 2 and under 877-819-7677

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A place to have fun

Open Every Day Dinosaur World 254-898-1526 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose 9 am – 5 pm Everyday

Friday,Saturday & Sunday Yeats-Duke 1858 Working Museum 214 N Crockett St., Granbury Demonstrations from 2 – 4 pm 10am – 5 pm Friday & Saturday Open Sundays when Flag is flying 817-707-1012

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 254-897-2960 2155 County Road 2008,Glen Rose 8:30 am – 4:29 pm Every Day

Hood County Jail Museum 208 N Crockett St Granbury 1:00 pm – 4:00pm 817-573-5135

Weatherford Farmer’s Market 213 and 217 Fort Worth Street Mondays – Sundays, 8 am-6:15 pm

Friday and Saturday Granbury Ghosts & Legends Tours Granbury Square 7 & 9:15 pm 817-559-0849

Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee Ave., Weatherford Mon – Fri 9 am-5 pm Sat 9 am-3 pm & Sun 12-4 pm Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford Mon-Sat 8 am-6 pm | Sun 10 am-5 pm Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 817-598-4150 Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 m Fri & Sat10 am-6 pm | Sun 2-6 pm Monday-Saturday Springtown Public Library 626 N Main, Springtown Mon 9am-1 pm | Tues 10 am-7pm Wed-Fri 11 am-6 pm Sat 9 am-1 pm 817-523-5862 Hood County Library 222 N Travis St., Granbury Mon 10 am-7 pm | Tues 10 am-9 pm Wed-Sat 10 am-6 pm | 817-573-3569 Tuesday – Saturday Museum of the Americas 216 Fort Worth Hwy., Weatherford Tues-Fri 10 am-5 pm Sat11 am-4 pm 817-341-8668 US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4 pm Tues-Sat | 817-578-3288 East Parker County Library 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo Tues-Fri 10am-6 pm Sat 10 am-1 pm 817-441-6545 Tuesday – Sunday Doss Heritage Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr, Weatherford Tuesday – Saturday 10 am till 5 pm Sun 1- 5 pm 817-599-6168 Tuesday and Thursday YOGA at Chandor Gardens 5:30pm 711 W. Lee Avenue, Weatherford

Last Mile Cemetery Tour Granbury City Cemetery 817-559-0849 10:45-11:45 pm Bring a flashlight Thursday, Friday and Saturday Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose 10 am – 4 pm 254-897-3200 Wednesday Weatherford Public Library Pre-School Storytime 2-5 yr olds Toddler Time – 6 mo-36 mo olds 1014 Charles Street, Weatherford 10:30 am 817-598-4150 Friday Gym Kat Sports Center-Granbury 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd Friday Fun Night 7-10 pm $10/person; $1 concessions East Parker County Library Storytime for 2-5 yr olds 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo 10:30 am 817-441-6545

Saturday Bridge Street History Center 319 E Bridge St., Granbury 1-4 pm 817-573-8810 Free Parker Paws Pet Adoption Petsmart 138 E IH 20, Weatherford 11 am – 2 pm 817-694-5718 Saturday and Sunday Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum 307 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose 10-5 Saturday & 1-5 Sunday 254-897-7494 Granbury Dollhouse Museum 421 East Bridge St., Granbury 1 – 4 pm or by Appt 817-894-5194

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Live Theatres The Promise in Glen Rose 5000 Texas Dr 254-897-3926 Doors open at 7 pm, Play at 8 pm September 5 – November 1, 2014 254-897-3926

Granbury Theatre Company presents: “Legally Blonde the Musical” September 12 – October 12 Wait Until Dark Oct. 4-Nov. 16 Granbury Opera House 133 E Pearl St., Historic Square-Granbury Fri 7:30 pm Sat. 3:30 & 7:30 pm Sun 2 pm 817-579-0952 Theatre Off the Square presents: “House Without Windows” October 17-November 2 114 N Denton St., Weatherford Fri & Sat 8 pm Sun 2 pm 817-341-8687 (817-341-TOTS) Wineries The Winery at Pemberton Cellars 3500 Lipan Hwy, Granbury 1 pm to sunset Sat; 1-6pm Sun 817-371-6426 Sweet Springs Winery 215 N Main St., Weatherford Tues & Wed 12 – 8 pm Thurs 12 – 10 pm Fri & Sat 12-11 pm Sun 1-8 pm 817-594-3333 215 N Main St., Weatherford D’Vine Wine 107 E Bridge St., Granbury Tues-Thurs 12 – 6 pm Fri & Sat 12-7 pm Sun 12-5 pm 817-573-7200 Bluff Dale Vineyards 5222 CR 148, Bluff Dale Mon,Wed,Thurs,Fri,Sat 11am-6pm Sun 12-6 pm / 254-728-3540 Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Dr., Granbury Sat 1-5 pm/ 817-579-0007 1st - 5th Brazos Bash at Silverado on the Brazos 100 Arena Run, Weatherford 817-235-7507 www.brazosbash.com Tommy Alverson’s Family Gathering 1550 Millsap Hwy-Mineral Wells Wed-8:00 pm Tommy Alverson, Randy Brown, Buffalo Ruckus Thurs-11:30 am Acoustic Drive Prophets & Outlaws Fri-11:30 am Jed Zimmerman Music Jimmy Davis & 7 more bands www.myhometownstexas.com

BER Hood/Parker/Somervell Counties 1st - 19th State Fair of Texas / Fair Park-Dallas 2nd Paluxy River Bluegrass Festival Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 12 pm Jennifer Strickland Mark Phillips & 3rd Generation 7 pm Tin Top Road Bluegrass Band 8 pm Robertson County Line Painting with a Twist 303 North Main St. Weatherford For more info: 817-441-7844 Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm Chip Scott & Rodney Pyeatt Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6:30 pm Kyle Redd, Bodie Powell Hog Mountain Retreat-Mineral Wells Old Mineral Wells Hwy. 2:30 pm Greg Reichel& the Big Flats 2nd - 4th Paluxy River Fall Bluegrass Festival Oakdale Park – Glen Rose 1019 NE Barnard St/817-776-2131 2nd - 5th Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose American Fellowship of Cowboy Churches Rodeo Finals and Cookoff 903-571-7119 Spectators FREE 3rd Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury 7:00 pm The Selkie Girls Sidewalk Costume Sale Foot Works Performing Arts Center 1717 Bethel Rd., Weatherford 9am – 1 pm 4th 12th Annual CareFlitePaluxy PedalGlen Rose 29, 50,& 65 mile rides Glen Rose High School 1102 Stadium Dr. 8:30 am-3 pm 254-897-3295 or 817-573-5033 paluxypedal@gmail.com Clark Gardens Fall Festival Spiciest Festival Around Half Marathon/5K Beer Tasting & Pairing 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford 11 am-3 pm 940-682-4856 Annual Gourmet Food Show & Sampling Festival - Cheerful Heart Granbury Convention Center Over 40 booths of fantastic food 621 E Pearl St, Granbury 9 am-6 pm 817-579-9599 Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Monarch Butterfly Program 10-11 am Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588

Barnard’s Mill – Glen Rose 307 SW Barnard St. Live Bat Presentation by Batworld Sanctuary 10 am-3 pm Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose 1 Day Photo Workshop 2155 County Road 2008 8:30 am-5pm 254-897-2960 50s Bandstand benefits Grace House Weatherford High School Auditorium 6 pm Parker Paws 3rd Annual DOGtoberfest Fish Creek Restaurant & oak Ridge Church of Christ 4899 I-20 Service Rd, Willow Park 12 – 4 pm 817-694-5718 Granbury Gunslingers on the Square 11 am and 1 pm 817-579-7233 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Night Sounds 7:30-9 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171 Acton Nature Center -- Acton 1st Saturday Bird Walk-FREE 6430 Smokey Hill Ct. 7:00 – 9:30 am 817-326-6005 Big City Music Revue Granbury Live Theater 114 N Crockett St “Hayride to the Ryman: The Classic Days of Country” 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 United Way Goes Country Featuring: Cory Morrow & the Rankin Twins Reunion Grounds, Granbu6:30 pm 817579-5100 Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose 1st Saturday Lecture Series—“The Origins Issue” 11 am & 2 pm 254-897-3200 Pecan Arts & Crafts Fair Pecan Activities Ctr gym Vendors wanted to rent booths 3 pm 830-832-3391 Parker County Pickin’ Party 1520 Chapman Ct., Aledo 8:00 pm Walt Wilkins Left Arm Tan/Jimmy “Daddy” Davis Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm Gio&The Good Lucks Paluxy River Bluegrass Festival Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 12:00 pm Jennifer Strickland Mark Phillips & 3rd Generation

Swanny’s BBQ-Granbury 7:00 pm Helluvanote Farina’s Wine Bar & Café 6:00 pm Maurice Davis Band United Way of Hood County-Granbury 7:00 pm Cory Morrow The Rankin Twins Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:00 pm Taylor Hickey Band 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Halloween: Yogi Bear’s Fall Fiesta North Texas Jellystone Park 2301 S I-35W, Burleson 5-10 pm 817-426-5037 5th Lighting of the Smokestack / In purple for Homecoming Week Tarleton Main Campus/ Heritage Park-Stephenville /FREE ConcertBart Crow Band / 7-10 pm Oakdale Park-Glen Rose/ 5:00 pm Bing Futch 6th Granbury High School Homecoming Parade/ 7 pm Parade /8 pm Spirit Rally (Pirate Stadium) 8:30 pm Fireworks 7th Rendezvous in New Orleans Luncheon & Style Show Benefiting the Christian Women’s Job Corps of Granbury/ Granbury Resort Conference Center/ 11 am-2 pm 817-573-6677 Centex Civil War Roundtable-Granbury “The Man in the Red Shirt” presented by Patrick Falci, Civil War historian and performing actor/Spring Creek BBQ-Dinner at 6 pm 7 pm presentation 817-910-2770 Hood County Library-Granbury Movie Night 6:30 pm /“They Came Together” Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Jackpot Barrel Race/202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose/2:30-8 pm 254-897-4509 National Night Out - Weatherford Freedom House 1149 Ft Worth Hwy 6-8 pm 817-596-7543 9th Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm Chip Scott & Grant Gilbert Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6:30 pm Songbird Jones 10th - 12th Oktoberfest – Granbury Presented by German Heritage Assoc of Hood County/ Langdon Center, 308 E Pearl St. 12-11 pm Fri 9am-11 pm Sat 12-6 pm Sun 682-500-0355

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10th 3rd Annual Hometown Heritage Stampede/ Downtown Weatherford 10 - 4pm Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Win More Productions Barrel Race 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose 254-563-7223 Brazos Market-Mineral Wells 216 N Oak Ave/6:00 pm Lost Immigrants Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 6:30 pm 817-573-7200 3rd Annual Boys & Girls Club of Hood County/ Golf Tournament 1-844-8BE-GREAT Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Discovery after Dark 2155 County Road 2008 6-9pm 254-897-2960 Veterans Memorial Groundbreaking Soldier Spring Park 200 Thrush St., Weatherford 2 pm 817-598-4034 Granbury High School Homecoming Game vs Cleburne 7:30 pm at Pirate Stadium Parker County Health Foundation Pink Luncheon New River Fellowship-Hudson Oaks 11:30 am-1 pm 817-594-5029 4th Annual Conquering the Beast Charity Golf Classic Split Rail Links & Golf Club 2151 Old Annetta Rd., Aledo 1-5 pm 951-316-8887 11th 3rd Annual Hometown Heritage Stampede Historic Downtown Weatherford/Shopping & Entertainment FREE 10 am – 4 pm 817-5984034 Acton Nature Center -- Acton Monarch Tagging Event 6900 Smokey Hill Ct. 9 am-12 pm 817-326-6005

Natty Flat Smokehouse-Lipan 19280 S Hwy 281 10:00 am Lank &The Shanks 11:30 am Derek Anthony The Texas Opry Theater 319 York Ave., Weatherford Buddy & Beyond with Johnny Rogers 3:00 pm 817-341-1000 Boozers – Granbury 9:00 pm Piece of my Heart Swanny’s BBQ-Granbury 7:00 pm Head First Crazy Water Music Festival 209 NW 6th St., Mineral Wells 1:00 pm Lost Immigrants Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm The Possum Holler Boys Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Arena Weatherford/7:00 pm Tommy Brandt Boozers-Granbury 9:00 pm Piece of my Heart Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Photography Tour 2155 County Road 2008 3 – 7 pm 254-897-2960 Trinity Lutheran Church Oktoberfest Benefiting Center of Hope German Dinner, auction, raffle, music 1500 Ball St., Weatherford 5 – 8 pm 817-613-1939 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cowboy Poetry & Stories 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 7:30-9 pm 940-328-1171 3rd Annual FREE Health Fair North Side Baptist Church 910 N Main, Weatherford 9 am – 12 pm 817-599-6222 Brazos River Corvette Club’s 9th Annual Charity Car Show Granbury Courthouse Square 7 am-5 pm 817-279-0959 FREE Super Second Saturday Historic Square-Granbury 10 am – 5 pm 817-573-5299

Tarleton University-Stephenville Parade 10 – 11 am 6 pm Homecoming Game

Girl’s Night Out-Granbury On the Square 5-8pm 817-579-5299

Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Monarch Butterfly Program 10-11 am National Fossil Day Celebration 2-4 pm Digs & Excavations Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588

Mission Fest at Messiah Lutheran Church/Dinner, live music, auction, games/907 Washington St., Weatherford/5:30-7:30 pm 817-291-4371

Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12:00 pm Sean Russell

D’Vine Wine-Granbury Jerry Allen in concert 4:30-7:30 pm On the Square

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6th Annual Kangaroo Craft Sales & Expo Weatherford High School Gym 2121 Bethel Rd, Weatherford Over 50 unique vendors 10 am-4 pm 817-598-2858 x 3582 Conquering the Beast Pro Bull Riding Challenge Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Arena 2201 Mineral Wells Hwy., Weatherford 7-9:30 pm 817-995-9087 14th 94th Annual Weatherford Chamber Banquet/ Sheriff’s Posse/2251 Mineral Wells Hwy., Weatherford/7-9 pm Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Jackpot Barrel Race 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose 2:30-8 pm 254-897-4509 Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:00 Steve Helms Band 15th Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Team Roping/202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose/254-897-4509 16th Weatherford High School Homecoming Parade/Ninth Grade Center/1007 S Main St., Weatherford 5:30-7 pm 817-598-2956 14th Annual Weatherford College Foundation Golf Tournament Canyon West Golf Course 160 Club House Dr., Weatherford 12 pm 817-441-7844 Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm Chip Scott & Doug Rose 17th Weatherford High School Homecoming Football Game Kangaroo vs. North Crowley Kangaroo Stadium 7:30-10:30 pm 817-598-2956 17th - 18th Benbrook BBQ Cook-Off Event Classic Events Center 4942 Benbrook Blvd., Benbrook 9 am-4 pm 17th - 19th 1st Annual Balloons in Granbury Granbury Regional Airport Tethered rides 18th&19th www.balloonsingranbury.com 18th The Square Deal-Springtown Fundraising Event for the Tabernacle Food, music & fun/10 am-10 pm Friends of the Brazos Fundraiser Help keep the Brazos flowing with clean water.

Dinner & Auction M&W Ranch-Glen Rose 1347 County Rd. 401 5 pm 512-554-7421

Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Monarch Butterfly Program 10-11 am Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588

Swanny’s BBQ-Granbury 7:00 pm Brady Hulsey 19th Autumn Art Walk/Chandor Gardens Varied artists and food/12-4 pm 817-613-1700

Red Steagall Cowboy Wagon Train & Trail Ride Stays at First Monday Grounds 5 pm 817-480-2332

Jazz on the Green-Granbury Langdon Center Lawn/308 E Pearl St Tarleton Jazz Ensemble & Langdon Center Big Band/2 pm 817-279-1164

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Murder Mystery Dinner & Tour 2155 County Road 2008 6-9 pm 254-897-2960

21st Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Jackpot Barrel Race 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose 2:30-8 pm 254-897-4509

Big City Music Revue Granbury Live Theater 114 N Crockett St “Hayride to the Ryman: The Classic Days of Country” 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550

Hood County Library-Granbury Movie Night 6:30 pm “Edge of Tomorrow”

Harvest Festival Couts UMC 802 N Elm St., Weatherford Auction, country store, food 817-599-8601

23rd Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6:30 pm Van Darien Doc Possums-Acton/8:00 Mark Allan Atwood

8th Annual Benbrook Heritage Fest Cowboy Roundup Dutch Branch Park, Benbrook 1899 Winscott Rd 10 am- 4 pm Talking Tombstone Tour “The Wonderful Women of Weatherford” Old City Greenwood Cemetery 300 Front St., Weatherford 1 – 3 pm www.pchs@live.com Paluxy River Bluegrass Jam Oakdale Park 1019 NE Barnard St., Glen Rose 1-10 pm 254-897-2321 Bands at 6:30 FREE WISD Education Foundation Gold Star Gala/Omni Fort Worth Hotel 1300 Houston, Fort Worth 6-11:30 pm 817-598-2956 14th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament Knights of Columbus Weatherford Split Rail Golf Club 7:30 am 817-629-0178 18th - 19th Harvest Moon Festival of Arts Granbury Historic Square 9 am-10 pm 817-573-5299 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Rocking R Team Roping 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose 210-355-7123 Wild Country-Granbury 8:00 pm Trimmier Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12:00 pm The Hazardous Dukes

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Railhead BBQ – Aledo/8:00 Jason Eady

23rd, 25th - 28th Pippin, The Musical Granbury High School Bagby-McMahan Performing Arts Ctr 2000 W Pearl St., Granbury 7:30 pm 817-408-4622 24th Stowaways Dance Clinic Crossland Ninth Grade gym/217 N Jones St., Granbury/Girls in K-8th grade/4:15-5:45 pm 817-408-4714/6:30 pm Perform at Pirate Stadium before game Railhead BBQ-Aledo/7:30 pm Tori Martin 24th - 25th & 31st - Nov 1st 1st Annual GranScary - Granbury Benefiting Hood County Christmas for Children/Reunion Grounds-641 Reunion Ct Fri 7-12 pm Sat 6-12 pm 24th - 26th Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose American Miniature Horse Registry Spooktacular 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose 8 am 308-624-0212 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose FossilmaniaXXXII FREE 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose 8 am-6 pm 254-897-4509 25th Last Saturday Gallery Night On the Square-Granbury 6-9 pm 817-579-7733 Bow Wow Trick or Treat Shanley Park-Granbury 12-4 pm 817-326-3655 Spooky Saturday/HEB – Granbury Games, face painting,& samples 10 am- 5 pm 817-579-2500

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CALENDAR Dinosaur Valley State Park-Glen Rose Monarch Butterfly Program 10-11 am Park Rd 59, Glen Rose/254-897-4588 ParkFest – Willow Park 101 Stagecoach Trail 10 am-4 pm / 817-441-7844 Party on the Patio/Aledo band fundraiser/ Lucky Stars Ranch 7pm-midnight 817-719-2785 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Photography Tour 3-7 pm 2155 County Road 2008 254-897-2960 VFW MG 19 Biker Bash 3670 West US Hwy 377-Granbury 9 am 817-573-9350 The Texas Opry Theater - Weatherford/319 York Ave./T. Graham Brown, Cody Dell Akridge/3:00 pm 817-341-1000 Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12:00 pm HR & the Service Reps Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm Last Chance Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Scott Lyle Band Wild Country-Granbury 9:00 pm Jamie Richards 25th - 26th Boo at the Zoo/Fort Worth Zoo 10 am-5 pm 817-759-7555 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Battle of the Cattle Show 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose 432-270-8898 26th Goblins in the Garden Chandor Gardens, Weatherford Spook-Free Halloween 12-4 pm 817-613-1700 28th Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Jackpot Barrel Race 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose 2:30-8 pm 254-897-4509 Hood County Library-Granbury Movie Night 6:30 pm “Wish I Was Here” 29th Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Team Roping/ 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose /254-897-4509 30th The Bag Lady Luncheon And designer handbag auction Benefiting the Parker County Senior Ctr and the Meals-on-Wheels program Parker County Sheriff’s Posse

2251 Mineral Wells Hwy., Weatherford 11 am – 1 pm 817-596-4640 Brothers of the Cross-Granbury/6:30 pm – Paul’s Journey Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm Chip Scott & Taylor Hickey 30th - Nov 2nd Young Frankenstein Weatherford College Alkek Fine Arts Center | 225 College Park Dr 7:30 pm; Nov. 2 - 2 pm | FREE Texas Motor Speedway-Ft Worth AAA Texas 500 NASCAR weekend 817-215-8500 31st Trick or Treat around the Square Historic Granbury Square/Starts at 4 pm Hood County Library-Granbury Halloween Carnival/ 222 North Travis St. 4-5:30 pm 817-573-3569 Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 6:30 pm 817-573-7200 Doc Possum’s-Acton Halloween Costume Party & Contest 8:00 pm See 7 Stars Railhead BBQ-Aledo/8:00 pm Charla Corn Swanny’s BBQ-Granbury/7:00 pm Kim Younkin 31st - Nov 1st 1st Annual GranScary - Granbury Benefiting Hood County Christmas for Children Reunion Grounds-641 Reunion Ct Fri 7-12 pm Sat 6-12 pm 31st - Nov 2nd Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Better Barrel Races-Barrel Race Qualifier 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd., Glen Rose/254-897-4509 Upcoming Events November 1st Big City Music Revue/Granbury Live Theater 114 N Crockett St/“Love Train: The Classics of the Best Decades of Music”/3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Funfest 2014 Christ the King Convenant Church/2800 Tin Top Rd., Weatherford/Games, prices, family fun 4 – 8 pm 817-598-8720 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Pink Tulip Events Presents: Bridal/Prom/ Quinceanera Show/10am – 5 pm 254-485-5843 7th 3rd Annual Western Art Show & Sale Doss Heritage Center-Weatherford 28th Country Christmas Parade-Granbury

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in the new streets, parking, storm drainage, streetlights, curbs and gutters and beautiful landscaping around the square.

Virtually everything “outside the fence” of the Tabernacle grounds has been renovated.

The $800,000 Phase I of the project, which was fully funded by the City of Springtown, has even been nominated for an award by the Texas Downtown Association.

Now it’s time to preserve the Tabernacle itself and everything inside the park fence for future generations.

Phase II will include such items as a new roof for the building, new electrical inside and out, new sidewalks, new sod and, because it is SPRINGtown, a fountain on the Tabernacle lawn. The funding for Phase II will be in the form of public donations.

As of today, the committee has received approximately 35% of their projected goal of $125,000. Although much of the already donated funds came from individuals, churches, businesses and prior fundraisers, some of the largest donations have come from “Tabernacle Tuesdays” held by local restaurants. For each designated weekday within a given month (and it could be Mondays or Wednesdays as well), a sponsoring restaurant has been donating between 10 and 20% of their proceeds to the Tabernacle Fund.

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hold their fundraising event “the Square Deal”. The day-long event, held October 18th from 10 a.m. to 10p.m., will include food trucks, a washer pitching tournament, a chili cook-off, new cars on display by area car dealerships, live entertainers, a street dance in the evening, and a raffle with some EXCITING prizes! It promises to be a day of fun for the whole family. All the proceeds from the event will benefit the Tabernacle Fund.

Head on over to Springtown October 18th and enjoy great food, music, and fun, along with a generous dose of small town hospitality!

The Square Deal Saturday, October 18, 2014 10a.m. to 10 p.m.

For Chili Cook-Off information and registration, consult the city’s website at: www. cityofspringtown.com Washers Pitching Tourney registration is day of event $20 per 2-person team For More Information about the Friends of the Tabernacle, Visit us On Facebook!

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The Tabernacle – Cultural and Spiritual Heart of Springtown Since Springtown’s inception in the late 1800’s, the opensided area for meeting on the town square called the “Tabernacle” has been the focus for town life in the community.

Weddings, religious services, political rallies, graduation ceremonies, funerals, and community activities have taken place at the historic site over the years. Countless lives have been touch by the events and public performances held on and around the Tabernacle stage.

For the past four years, the Friends of the Tabernacle Committee, a group of local citizens interested in preserving and renovating the downtown Springtown area, have been meeting in an effort to achieve that goal. The earliest fruits of their labors can be seen

participating restaurants included: Taco Casa, Woody Creek Barbecue, Shinola’s Restaurant, Chicken Express, Texas Bistro & Café, B & B Burgers, El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant, Cedar Village and Howell’s Western Café.

October’s generous donating eatery is Rancho Nuevo.

The Tabernacle Fund received another big shot in the arm from a raffle held by the group calling itself, “I Hung Out and Cruised the Square in Springtown”. Springtown’s own Charlie Thompson of CTI Energy Services generously donated a number of Rangers baseball ticket packages and a pair of tickets in the Founders Club of AT&T Stadium to see George Strait in his farewell concert, “The Cowboy Rides Away.” The total proceeds in raffle ticket sales and cash donations by this group totaled over $15,000. Local resident Linda Garrett was the grand prizewinner!

This month, The Friends of the Tabernacle Committee will

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Singer/songwriter and Leander, Texas native, Erica Perry, unleashed her first full length album “Wandering Daisy” in early 2014. Her country bohemian style as an artist has gained her many fans over the years.

Perry began singing at a young age and is certainly no stranger to performing in front of thousands of fans. She became one of “America’s Sweethearts” when she was picked as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.

Erica didn’t just cheer in front of the massive crowds, she also sang; both at Texas Stadium and on a USO tour in Iraq and Korea where she entertained the troops. When her time ended with the Cowboys she immersed herself in singing and song writing.

Erica wrote or co-wrote all the songs on “Wandering Daisy.” In addition,

she starred in the reality TV series “The Next” with country artist John Rich and made it to the top four in Dallas and the top 25 in the nation.

That experience made her realize that she wanted to do music her way and on her terms.

“Fame or money isn’t what drives me to do what I love,” says Perry. “I really do have a gypsy soul and, of course, I would love to play for thousands of people but only because I could move someone emotionally as others have done for me.”

“Song writing is an outlet for me,” says the artist. “When I’m sad, mad or happy, it’s my way to hide from reality and face it, all at the same time.” Erica has honed

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LOCAL VENUES BLUFF DALE BLUFF DALE VINEYARDS 5222 County Road 148, 254-728-3540 bluffdalevineyards.com Greenwood Saloon 208 N Greenwood St. 254-728-3735 www.facebook.com/ greenwoodsaloon

GRANBURY BARKING ROCKS WINERY 1919 Allen Court 817-579-0007 Boozers 211 M & M Ranch Road 817-579-6094 |boozersbar.net Diamond D’s 3605 Contrary Creek Road 817-573-2100 Doc Possum’s 3132 Fall Creek Highway, Acton 817-326-2277 The Dock 1003 White Cliff Road 817-573-9100

GLEN ROSE Boot Scootin’ Country 2869 TX Hwy 144 254-897-2160 Hollywood & Vine 101 NE Vine Street 254-898-0250 hollywoodandvinerestaurant.com Loco Coyote Grill 1795 County Rd 1004 254-897-2324

TOLAR Grady’s Line Camp Restaurant & Live Music 4610 Shaw Rd | 254-835-4459 gradyslinecamp.com WEATHERFORD FIRE OAK GRILL On the Square | Weatherford 114 Austin Ave, 817-598-0400 fireoakgrill.com

Light Catcher Winery 6925 Confederate Park Road Fort Worth | 817-237-2626 www.lightcatcher.com/events.htm

REVOLVER BREWING 5650 Matlock Rd. | 817-736-8034 revolverbrewing.com

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S. Ranch House Road Willow Park | 817-441-2525 railheadbbq.net

Saddle Bags BBQ 3636 W Hwy 3770 817-579-7200 Jam every Saturday

Sweet Springs Winery 215 N. Main Street Weatherford, TX 76086 817-594-3333

her craft playing around the DFWMetroplex and teaming up with well-known country artists and writers to get her special brand of music noticed by the public. She was able to write an item off her personal bucket list when she performed at the Bluebird Café in Nashville earlier this year.

Erica shares the dreams of many aspiring country artists; playing at the Grand Ole Opry, hearing one of her songs on the radio, charting a single on the music charts, having a major artist

perform one of her songs, and playing to a sold out crowd. But her ultimate aspiration is a simple one she says, “Music is truly healing and if someone else can’t speak the words, I will do it for them. That is my goal!”

For more information on Erica Perry and a list of concert dates go to: www.ericaperrymusic.com Or check her out on Facebook.

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Natty Flat Smokehouse-Lipan 19280 S Hwy 281 10:00 am Lank &The Shanks 11:30 am Derek Anthony

1st - 5th Tommy Alverson’s Family Gathering 1550 Millsap Hwy-Mineral Wells Wed-8:00 pm Tommy Alverson, Randy Brown, Buffalo Ruckus Thurs-11:30 am Acoustic Drive Prophets & Outlaws Fri-11:30 am Jed Zimmerman Music Jimmy Davis & 7 more bands 2nd Paluxy River Bluegrass Festival Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 12 pm Jennifer Strickland Mark Phillips & 3rd Generation 7 pm Tin Top Road Bluegrass Band 8 pm Robertson County Line Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm Chip Scott & Rodney Pyeatt Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6:30 pm Kyle Redd, Bodie Powell Hog Mountain Retreat-Mineral Wells Old Mineral Wells Hwy. 2:30 pm Greg Reichel& the Big Flats

8:00 pm Gio&The Good Lucks Paluxy River Bluegrass Festival Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 12:00 pm Jennifer Strickland Mark Phillips & 3rd Generation Swanny’s BBQ-Granbury 7:00 pm Helluvanote

Boozers – Granbury 9:00 pm Piece of my Heart Swanny’s BBQ-Granbury 7:00 pm Head First

Farina’s Wine Bar & Café 6:00 pm Maurice Davis Band

Crazy Water Music Festival 209 NW 6th St., Mineral Wells 1:00 pm Lost Immigrants

United Way of Hood County-Granbury 7:00 pm Cory Morrow The Rankin Twins

Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm The Possum Holler Boys

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:00 pm Taylor Hickey Band

Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Arena Weatherford 7:00 pm Tommy Brandt

5th Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 5:00 pm Bing Futch 9th Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm Chip Scott &Grant Gilbert

3rd Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury 7:00 pm TheSelkie Girls

Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6:30 pm Songbird Jones

4th Parker County Pickin’ Party 1520 Chapman Ct., Aledo 8:00 pm Walt Wilkins Left Arm Tan/Jimmy “Daddy” Davis

10th Brazos Market-Mineral Wells 216 N Oak Ave 6:00 pm Lost Immigrants

Doc Possums-Acton

The Texas Opry Theater-Weatherford 319 York Ave. Buddy & Beyond with Johnny Rogers 3:00 pm 817-341-1000

11th Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12:00 pm Sean Russell

Doc Possums-Acton/8:00 pm Kim Younkin Swanny’s BBQ-Granbury/7:00 pm Brady Hulsey 21st Railhead BBQ – Aledo/8:00 Jason Eady 23rd Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6:30 pm Van Darien Doc Possums-Acton/8:00 Mark Allan Atwood 24th Railhead BBQ-Aledo/7:30 pm Tori Martin 25th The Texas Opry Theater- Weatherford 319 York Ave.T. Graham Brown, Cody Dell Akridge/3:00 pm 817-341-1000 Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12:00 pm HR & the Service Reps Doc Possums-Acton/ 8:00 pm Last Chance Railhead BBQ-Aledo/7:30 pm Scott Lyle Band Wild Country-Granbury 9:00 pm Jamie Richards

Boozers-Granbury 9:00 pm Piece of my Heart

30th Brothers of the Cross-Granbury 6:30 pm – Paul’s Journey

14th Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:00 Steve Helms Band

Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm Chip Scott & Taylor Hickey

16th Doc Possums-Acton 8:00 pm Chip Scott & Doug Rose

31st Doc Possum’s-Acton Halloween Costume Party & Contest 8:00 pm See 7 Stars

18th Wild Country-Granbury 8:00 pm Trimmier Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12:00 pm The Hazardous Dukes

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 8:00 pm Charla Corn Swanny’s BBQ-Granbury 7:00 pm Kim Younkin

Dining been disappointed in anything I’ve eaten yet. If you haven’t been there, I recommend you give it a try.” And, give it a try you should! After all, how can anyone resist a great meal followed by cobbler? I’d say that’s about as close to heaven as you can get!

1470 E Hwy 377 Granbury 817-573-4471

BBQ Heaven on 377

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Their logo says it all… Swanny’s BBQ Steakhouse really is a little bit of heaven! Operating out of the space on Hwy. 377 in Granbury that was once Buffalo Gap, this restaurant, with its rustic style patio, excellent service and wonderful food, is a triple threat in the restaurant sense of the word.

A recent reviewer had my mouth watering just by listing the items he had ordered from the menu; quail wrapped in bacon and stuffed with jalapenos, prime rib, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, hot rolls with butter and, for dessert, peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream!

The menu also includes sausage, ribs, turkey, brisket, burgers and more…all of which come highly recommended.

The outside patio is the perfect place to sample one of Swanny’s tasty margaritas or an ice cold beer and listen to a little live music performed by some of the best talent in the area. Or, show off your talent at Swanny’s Karaoke Night offered each Tuesday from 7 to 11p.m.

“We usually come here for the great steaks, says one diner, but the French onion soup was the Bomb! The food at Swanny’s was a surprise to me. I’ve eaten there several times and haven’t

Open: Tuesday thru Thursday, 11a.m. to 9p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 11a.m. to 11p.m.

Local Dining Listings!

HOOD/SOMERVELL COUNTY

DEAR OL’ GENE’S COUNTRY COOKING 4426 E Hwy 377 (Old Niesters location)

SWANNYS BBQ STEAKHOUSE 1470 E. Hwy. 377 & Business 377 817-573-4471 | patio dining

GRANBURY

DICKEY’S BARBEQUE PIT 3906-100 Hwy 377 E |817-573-2897

THE DOCK 1003 Whitecliff Rd. | 817-579-8200

DOC POSSUM’S BBQ & BURGERS 3132 Fall Creek Hwy | 817-326-2277 www.facebook.com/docpossums

WILLIE & DICKS 424 Fall Creek Hwy. | 817-326-6241

DINING ON THE SQUARE BABE’S CHICKEN HOUSE W. Pearl St. | 817-573-9777 CHRISTINA’S BISTRO 110 N. Houston St. | 817-579-1707 FARINA’S WINERY & CAFÉ 202 N Houston St. | 817-579-5300

EIGHTEEN NINETY GRILLE 115 E. Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com

THE FILLIN STATION 100 N Crockett St | 817-573-1554

FIREHOUSE CAFE 1462 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-1160

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226

FLAMES SEAFOOD GRILL AND BAR 1030 E Hwy 377, Suite 100 817-573-2998

KETZLER’S SCHNITZEL HAUS & BIERGARTEN 101 Pearl St | 817-658-6089

GOLDEN CHICK Hwy. 4 in Acton | 817-326-2007

LINDA’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN Pearl @ Crockett St. | 817-573-1952

IRBY’S BURGERS & CATFISH 804 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-9402

NUTSHELL EATERY & BAKERY 137 E. Pearl St. | 817-279-8989

MONTANA RESTAURANT 1454 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-2500

PARADISE COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO 129 Pearl St. | 817-573-3853

PAM’S 204 S. Morgan | 817-326-8052

PEARL ST. STATION –patio dining 129 Pearl St. | 817-579-7233

PAM’S TOO 5320 Acton Hwy | 817-326-4056

AMERICAN (off the square) GREAT AMERICAN GRILL Inside Hilton 635 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-3807 GRUMPS BURGERS 3503 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-5000 HOFFBRAU STEAKHOUSE 315 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-776-4982

REDNECKS CHICKEN & BURGERS 3605 Contrary Ck, Rd. | 817-573-0555

CARI’S RESTAURANT 2113 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-3469

RIB SHACK - patio dining 4021 Old Acton Hwy. 4 | 817-326-4752

CHILI’S BAR & GRILL 1000 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-9402

SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE 317 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-7336

COTTON PATCH 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-6461

STUMPYS LAKESIDE GRILL 2323 S. Morgan | 817-279-1000

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COFFEE HOUSES COFFEE GRINDER (inside HEB Market) 3804 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0977 PARADISE COFFEE CO. 129 W. Pearl St. | 817-573-3853 STARBUCKS W/DRIVE THRU 413 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-0640 ITALIAN DOMINO’S 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-1800 JOE’S PASTA & PIZZA 512 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-5637 LITTLE CAESARS 1421 S. Morgan | 817-573-1411 NIZZA PIZZA PASTA & SUBS 2200 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-7575 PAPA JOHN’S 726 E HWY 377 | 817-579-1220

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226 LA FIESTA 1112 S. Morgan St. 817-579-1275 MI FAMILIA 1468 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-0382 MONTES BREAKFAST BURRITOS 2202 E Hwy 377 | 817-573-0250 PANCHITO’S 4506 Weatherford Hwy. |817-5731923 PAPA CHULO’S 1300 S Morgan St | 817-573-3800 SABOR MEXICANO TAQUERIA & GRILL 515 W. Bridge St. | 817-573-6202 TACO CASA 3706 E. Hwy 377 | 817-573-3229 TACO D 206 S Morgan St. | 817-573-6318 ASIAN ASIAN GRILL 1311 N. Plaza Dr. | 817-573-4841 CHINA CAFE BUFFET 1491 S. Morgan St.| 817-579-7888

PASTA FINA 1106 S. Morgan | 817-279-8669

MIYAKO 715 Autumn Ridge Dr. 817-579-8668

PIZZA HUT 1014 S Morgan St. | 817-573-3765

PANDA EXPRESS 1031 E. Hwy. 377 | 817 573-8988

MEXICAN AGAVE TAMALE COMPANY 106 N. Lambert | 817-579-7600

GLEN ROSE

DON MELQUIAS 5675 N. GATE RD.| 817-326-8344

BARNARD STREET BAKERY 1110 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-8973324

EL CHICO 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-8833

THE BAYOU Cajun/Creole Seafood 539 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-898-0322

GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1840 Camp Crucis Ct. 817 573-4920

BIG CUP EATERY Mexican & American Hwy. 67 & 56 | 254-897-3841

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Dining CHACHI’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7504 CHINA WOK 109 SW Barnard St | 254-897-2660 DEBBIE’S RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 | 254-897-4399 DONNA’S DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-7522 FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CAFE 1789 CR 2009 |254-898-4263 GREEN PICKLE - BURGERS 212 NE Barnard St. | 254-898-1611 HAMMOND’S B-B-Q Hwy. 67 | 254-897-3008 HOLLYWOOD & VINE 101 NE Vine St. | 254-898-0250 INN ON THE RIVER Barnard St. Reservations Required 254-897-2929 or 800-575-2101 LaVita-Italian Restaurant Authentic New York Style 114 Walnut St., | 254-898-2371 LOCO COYOTE GRILL Steaks & Burgers West on Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2324 Los Primos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 902 NE Big Bend Trl | 254-897-2377 PIE PEDDLERS Fresh Baked Pies 102 Walnut St. | 254-897-9228 PIZZA HUT 507 SW Big Bend Trl |254-898-0066 RIVERHOUSE GRILL 210 SW Barnard St. | 254-898-8514 ROUGH CREEK LODGE Reservations CR2013 254-965-3700 or 800-864-4705 SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-898-0022 STORIEBOOK CAFE 502 NE Barnard St. | 254-897-2665 SUNSHINE DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2827 HAPPY HIPPO - GOURMET COFFEE 608 SW Big Bend Trail 254-898-0181 HappyHippoCoffee.com

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TOLAR DINING The Buffalo Nickel Grill CR 196 & CR 1014 254-823-6606 LET’S EAT 28602 Hwy 377 | 254-728-3635

Parker County ALEDO Holy Grounds Coffee Haus and Bookstore 108 Jearl St | 817-441-7770 Aledo Diner 205 N. Front St. | 817-441-9753 Aledo Doughnuts 701 FM 1187 N | 817-441-0011 Aledo Taqueria 100 FM 1187 | 817-441---7940 Chuck Wagon Store & Cafe 613 S Fm 1187 | 817-441-2072 Garden of Eat’n at Agape 108 Jeral St. | 817-441-7770 gardenofeatn@gmail.com Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant 311 S Fm 1187 Ste 200 817-441-2960 Maria Bonita 100 S. Front St. | 817-441-1652 The Bearcat 421 FM 1187 N | 817-441-8981

BROCK / MILLSAP Brock Junction 7458 W I-20 | 817-594-6626 Brazos River Catfish Café’ 10771 W I-20 | 817-596-2994 Brazosrivercatfishcafe.com Mikey’s 2100 Fm 1189 | 817-598-9074

HUDSON OAKS BIG BURGER 3322 FORT WORTH HWY (817) 374-4965 Crave Frozen Yogurt 200 S Oakridge Dr. | 817-598-9090 Golden Chick 2813 Fort Worth Hwy | 817- 599-6646 R & K Cafe 3311 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-594-7701

SPRINGTOWN B & B Burgers 104 S Main St | 817-523-7520 Cedar Village Ice Cream Parlor 400 E Hwy 199| 817-523-4196 Chicken Express 502 E Highway 199 |817-523-0009 Chinese Express 332 E Highway 199 | 817-523-5225 listing continued on page 32

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Want a tasty burger made from only the freshest ingredients? Big Burger in Hudson Oaks, TX is a family owned and operated restaurant offering old fashion hamburgers served in a variety of ways on a tasty European style bun. We offer tons of toppings such as sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, grilled jalapeños, crispy fried onion strings, hardwood smoked bacon, green chilies, chipotle chilies, refried beans, tortilla strips, guacamole, or fresh avocado and more.

Big Burger serves: Burgers Sandwiches Wraps and dogs Salads Shakes or floats Big Burger is open daily for lunch and dinner and has a child’s menu.

Big Burger 3322 Ft. Worth Hwy Hudson Oaks, TX 76087

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held for Flames Seafood Bar & Grill on September 18 located at 1030 Highway 377 East, Stuite 100.

Owners, Flamur and Alban Halili have been in the restaurant business nearly all their lives. Their parents, Zimmy & Zoia, founded Pasta Fina in Granbury in 1998. Flames offerers a variety of seafood specialties, lunch and dinner specials and a full bar. They are open 7-days a week from 11 am to 10 pm and until 11 pm Friday and Saturday.

Visit www.flamesseafood.com/ or call 817-573-2998.

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Aside from Their wellknown burgers, we also offer a bunch of other delicious meals that will surely satisfy your craving.

Come and visit Big Burger casual, child-friendly, and relaxing place!

El Cerrito 407 Old Springtown Road 817-523-7278

Blind Horse Saloon 1886 Mineral Wells Hwy 817-599-6501

Howell’s Western Cafe 401 W Highway 199 | 817-220-7915

Buffalo Wild Wings 320 Adams Dr | 817-598-0432

Rancho Nuevo 466 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-2288

Buffet City 106 College Park Dr. | 817-599-5568

Shinola’s Texas Cafe 301 Martin Ave | 817-523-0010

Chick-Fil-A 2525 S Main St. | 817-594-3001

Sweet Sensation Donuts on the Square 105 E. 1st Street 469-531-3785/817-523-0100

Chicken Express 1711 Bethel Rd. | 817-598-1555

Texas Bistro & Café 600 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-0101 Woody Creek Bar B Q 205 N Avenue A | 817-220-2008

WEATHERFORD Alvin ORD’s Sandwich Shop 914 S Main St (817) 599-5211320 Adams Dr (817) 598-0432 Antonio’s Mexicana Restaurant 1900 Santa Fe Dr. | 817-594-6183 Applebee’s 208 W Interstate 20 | 817-599-3188 Baker’s Ribs Inc 1921 S Main St | 817-599-4229 Bangkok Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar 314 South Main St. | 817-594-7012

China Harbor 1810 Main St. | 817-598-0061 Cotton Patch Cafe 1964 S Main St | 817-599-0706 Cracker Barrel 132 E Interstate 20 | 817-598-9070 Crave Frozen Yogurt 1302 S Main St | 817-594-9091 Downtown Cafe 101 W Church St. | 817-594-8717 Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave. | 817-598-0400 Fuzzy Taco Shop 1217 S Main St. | 817-613-8226 Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 809 S Main St. | 817-599-4400 Golden Moon Restaurant 1410 S Main St. | 817-594-1692

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Big John’s Burgers & Beer 105 College Avenue | 817-999-8932

Chili’s 128 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-1661

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Grannys Kitchen 1802 Santa Fe Dr. | 817-598-9025

Starbucks Coffee Company 2010 S Main St. |817-341-2547

Indulge catering by Kelli Weddings, office parties, business lunches and breakfast, personal meals 817 374 2697

Sunny Street Cafe 1314 S. Main St. | 817-594-2210

Joe’s Pasta & Pizza 1115 Fort Worth Hwy Ste 400 817-341-2200 Kincaid’s 220 Adams Dr Ste 290 817-594-7773 LA Playa Maya 1445 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-613-8686 Logan’s Roadhouse 325 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-5455 Malt Shop 2028 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-594-2524 Mary’s Brazos Cafe 5090 Tin Top Rd | 817-594-0203 Mcalister’s Deli 215 Adams Dr Ste 209 | 817-594-3314 Montana Restaurant 1910 S Main St. | 817-341-3444 Nizza Pizza Pasta & Subs 1016 S Main St. | 817-594-9090 Ohana Japanese Steak House 126 E Interstate 20 | 817-596-2871 Olive Garden 315 E Interstate 20 | 817-599-4207 On The Border 114 Interstate 20 East 817-594-2174 Outlaw BBQ 3101 Ranger Hwy Unit B 817-599-3520 Outskirtz Grill 2524 Azle Hwy #101 | 817-598-0009 Pastafina 807 S Main St | 817-599-5861 Peaster Grocery & Grill 6231 Fm 920 | 817-341-4326 Pizza Place The 1218 S Main St | 817-594-0591 Polo’s Mexican Cafe 6239 Fm 920 | 817-594-3732

The Shed Texas Kitchen and Bakery 4019 Fort Worth Hwy. 817-594-5533 shedsbread.com The Tamale Kid 204 Dennis Rd. | 817-341-8543 Tin Top Cafe 7974 Bethel Rd | 817-598-1222 Tokyo Seafood & Steakhouse 126 E I-ww20 Ste 100 817-596-2871 Wanda’s By Jr 1503 Fort Worth Hwy. 817-599-7421 Which Wich 220 Adams Dr Ste 230 817-598-0200 Whistle Hill Cafe 104 S Walnut St. | 817-599-4311 Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr | 817-599-4935 Yesterday’s 201 N Main St. | 817-599-3903 Yogurt Story 325 Adams Dr Ste 315

WILLOW PARK Busy Berri Yogurt Shop 108 S Ranch House Rd 817-441-1100 Chicken Express 101 Ranch House Rd | 817-441-7177 Fish Creek 4899 E I-20 Service Rd N 817-441-1746 Milano’s Pizza & Pasta 119 S Ranch House Rd Ste 900 817-441-6737 Railhead Smokehouse Barbeque 120 S Ranch House Rd 817-441-2525

Pulido’s Mexican Restaurant 304 S Main St. | 817-594-0361

Sake Japanese Steakhouse 114 College Park Dr 817-598-5955 Short Chef Creations 136 College Park Dr. | 817-594-7000 shortchefcreations.com Skinny’s Hamburgers 504 Palo Pinto St. | 817-594-3101

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Rosa’s Cafe 28 1920 Martin Dr. | 817-599-5335

Autumn Art Walk Sunday, October 19th, 2014 12:00 noon to 4 p.m.

Admission: $1 per person

UPCOMING EVENTS

Area artists will be set up around the Gardens demonstrating and selling a wide variety of unique art work. Food, music and tours of the gardens and historic mansion will, once again, be part of this annual event.

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Goblins in the Gardens Sunday, October 26th, 2014 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Admission: Adults - $2 Children - FREE

A spook-free, daytime, trick-or-treat experience for the whole family! A themed area will be decorated for personal photos and costumes are encouraged.

Guests 18 or under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Jack from Glen Rose

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