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Film Jive with Jimmy Ray Sorrells.

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David Prescott, artist. 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!

Activities

Art:

David Prescott Page 6

Theater: Texas Opry Page 11

Activities: Annual Granbury Wine Walk Page 13

Music:

Light up the Blues Page 22

English contemporary wildlife artist, moves to area.

Red, Hot and Bluegrass with with The Amazing Made In Texas Show Time Band.

The 6th Annual Granbury Wine Walk kicks off Friday, April 24

Light Up The Blues is more than just a night of music, food, great beer and fun.

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Granbury Wine Walk, Weatherford Blooms local events!

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Shopping

Fossil Rim’s New Nature Store & Gifts, Shop local, help grow our economy!

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Calendar of Events

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

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Music & Nightlife

Light Up The Blues, Paluxy River Bluegrass Festival, Plus a full listing of local live music venues.

Dining

Complete listing of local dining opportunities.

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Cover: Granbury Wine Walk More on page 12 Photo by: Shad Ramsey

Copies of our magazine are available at the following Chambers of Commerce

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Welcome to My Hometowns Texas

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Spring has finally found its way to our small slice of the world, bringing with it desperately needed showers and the occasional sunshiny day. Warmer temperatures are finding trees ready to burst with bright green showy leaves and eager spring bulbs rearing their heads from the earth. People are abandoning their heavy winter coats for lighter jackets and thinner materials in preparation for warmer days. Spring is certainly in the air!

We are all very lucky to live in an area where the communities really celebrate this time of year. After our relentless summers and slow-moving winters, spring is a heralded season for all north Texans. One can easily find willing participants in festivals, spring parties, wine and dining events… the list goes on and on. Let’s face it, we have cabin fever and are ready to fly the coop and enjoy the outdoors and My Hometowns Cultural and Entertainment Magazine

makes it too easy to find the fun! Did you know you can view the magazine online and even go to our website to locate all the good stuff you simply can’t miss out on?

The Wine Walk in Granbury is always a wine lover’s choice, (FOUR wineries in Hood County alone) and happens during the heart of spring season April 24th and 25th. Wineries, foodies, vendors, and special guests will create an unforgettable experience for any wine enthusiast.

Weatherford Blooms is slated for April 25th in the historic downtown district in Weatherford. This highly anticipated annual event draws thousands to its home and garden themed festival, complete with various vendors, food trucks, antique and classic car show, entertainment areas, not to mention more flowers and lawn expertise than you can shake a stick at! … Don’t miss out on this incredible event.

Chandor Gardens “Spring Fling” kicks off the season on

April 4th with local artists, crafters, musicians, and food.

The historic and beautiful botanical gardens located in Weatherford, is an absolute gem of the city. Tucked behind every secret English and Chinese designed garden room, is yet another. Come and enjoy the atmosphere, the flowers, the vendors, the sights and sounds that are Chandor Gardens. (and don’t forget that camera for this is THE perfect Easter photo op!)

You know, there really is something about the eternal renewal of the spring season. Maybe it’s the freshness in the air, blowing away the cold winter and ushering in a fragrant and clean smell. Maybe it’s the mind’s perception of a slate wiped clean and a new beginning. Or perhaps, it’s the sentimental thoughts of love, fresh flowers, and an enjoyment of outdoor spaces.

I think it’s all of the above.

Whatever it means to you, go forth and enjoy and explore my friends!

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the latest and greatest equipment and cameras are used, filmmaking is still, after all, an art. It is one that has many, many steps needed to produce a worthy film project, and kids are clawing at the opportunities to dig right in!

FILM CAMPS FOR KIDS IN TEXAS

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we all bask in the warmer spring weather and look forward to the upcoming film season of Hollywood blockbusters, we don’t have to look far to get our own foot in the door of filmmaking! There are many opportunities right here in the Lone Star State for our youth to stretch their creative limbs and dive head first into the learning side of the ‘biz.

Every year more and more summer camps for filmmaking seem to pop up across our entire region, enticing younger audiences to come and take up the novelty for themselves. In this day of digital projection and immediate hightech solutions, filmmaking is still a learning process that one must get straight from the pros. Although

Two such camps here in Texas are just examples of the many that can be found statewide.

Nowhere in Texas can you find the largest number of film-related work and camps as you can in the capital of Austin. Summer at Austin Studios offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about film techniques to create their own projects. Camps include film screenings each day. Camps are usually 9am-5pm Monday through Friday at Austin Studios (1901 E. 51st Street). All levels are welcome as the camps are designed for both beginners and more experienced students. All equipment is provided. Additional information including registration fees can be found at www. austinfilm.org/summercamp.

before a live audience on a Friday, just like in Hollywood! Each student actor will also be cast in the lead role of a short film to round out their performing credits. Classes during the camp week include commercials on-camera, voiceover acting, development of various comedy style characters, and scene study for film roles. The improvisation class is a favorite activity with the young actors. Actors will also be cast not only in TV and film performances, but sketch performances, drama film rehearsing, and being filmed on a TV soundstage set. To find out more including dates and fees, go to youngactors.org or call (972) 401-2090.

FUN FACT: Did you know tons of famous actors and filmmakers went to film camps as children? You can count Natalie Portman, Jon Cryer, Robert Downey Jr. and Lea Michele among the elite that spent childhood summers having fun learning the craft!

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Of course, if the hours-long drive to Austin isn’t appealing for you, worry not! One can find many film and film-related camps right here in the DFW area, specifically, the Rising Stars TV Sitcom Camp (ages 8-10). Young actors enter the world of TV/Film acting by being cast in a half-hour TV Sitcom show that will be taped

ShowBiz 6

www.showbizcinemas.com 817-573-6684 1201 Waters Edge Dr, Granbury

Brazos DriveIn

www.thebrazos.com | 1800 W. Pearl Street

Weatherford Cinema 10 (817) 341-3232

1000 Cinema Dr., Hudson Oaks

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Art art and wildlife conservationist world. In March 2007, one of David’s originals was featured on the cover of the international magazine, “The Falconers and Raptor Conservation Magazine“. In 2009 and 2010, David’s original paintings were featured three times, on the cover of the international magazine “Irish Country Sports and Country Life “ as well as in the summer 2011 issue. In Dec 2011, a painting of a European robin was featured on the cover of the international magazine “Wildscape” and in the May 2012 issue.

College in Liverpool where he became adept in oils, watercolors, pastels and graphite pencils.

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avid L. Prescott is known as an important contemporary wildlife artist, painting birds & other wild animals. David is a native of England, but painted in the mountains of Southern California for many years before relocating to our area nine months ago.

He has been featured in many exhibits and juried shows around the UK and the US, as well as being featured in many magazines.

David believes he inherited his artistic skills from his Mother and Father, whom were both extremely talented. David began his artistic career as a stained glass window artist in his hometown of Liverpool, England. He had his first one man exhibition in a city centre department store at the age of seventeen. David attended Art

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In 1978, David immigrated and took up residence in the San Bernardino Mountains, where his neighbors were raccoon, black bear, cougar, big horn sheep, bob cat and golden eagles. This insatiable interest in animals began his career as a wildlife artist. Now that he is in Texas, David is getting into North American wildlife and western art, bison, cougar, grizzlies, black bears, horses and cattle.

David has always had an affinity with the animals that he paints.

His paintings are the result of many hours spent in the field observing, sketching and photographing wildlife and their unique habitats. That is followed by many more hours in his studio, striving to reproduce that perfection of light, composition, contrast and harmony of color that was observed while in the field.

This detail to attention is very apparent in his works.

David has been a featured artist at a number of shows, both in America and the U.K. You can see David’s original works at Your Private Collection Art Gallery 106 N Houston St, Granbury, Wednesday – Sunday and anytime on their website, yourprivatecollection.com.

For more information call: (817) 579-7733

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

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ou’ve read the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee, now see “To Kill A Mockingbird” come to life on stage at the Granbury Opera House.

Granbury Theatre Company stages this newly revised, epic story in an original and intimate fashion. This well-known story follows a white attorney, Atticus Finch, as he defends a black man, Tom Robinson, in an Alabama courtroom. With the odds stacked against him, Atticus and his family quickly learn the harsh realities of the world as they come to the surface in this classic drama.

April 24 - May 24 Fridays - Saturdays 7:30 pm Saturday Matinee 3:30 pm Sunday Matinee 2:00 Group Rates available

Spamalot continues through April 12. granburytheatrecompany.org 817-579-0952

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Theater - Granbury do! These concert experiences are just the beginning as you begin to lose yourself to great moments in this picturesque community!

April 11th & 25th 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

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his incredible line-up of songs will include tributes to artist, such as...

The Beach Boys, The Now Generation, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Chantays, James Brown, Booker T. & The M.G.’s, The Surfaris, Stan Jones, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Ray Charles, The Righteous Brothers, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Elvis Presley, Dion, Roy Orbison, Etta James, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Ben E. King, Neil Diamond, Lulu, Sonny & Cher... As well as the classic, unforgettable trio of this era...Peter, Paul & Mary

For any additional information that you might be needing, please call our “Box Office Voice Mail”... The number is...(855) 823-5550

Granbury, Texas is packed with much to

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theater

Surfin’ Through The 60’s!

Sean Mitchell & Carey Dyer will be teaming up once again for an incredible ride, back to the 60’s! Along with the entire gang!

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HEATRE OFF THE SQUARE IN WEATHERFORD proudly presents the third production of their 2015 Season of Shows. The Fox on the Fairway is written by Ken Ludwig and produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. This comedy is directed by Ray Shannon, with Kate Cowling as Assistant Director and Amy Nolan as Stage Manager. The show begins Friday, April 24 and runs weekends through May 10.

A tribute from Ken Ludwig to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, this play takes audiences on a hilarious romp of private country club life. It’s a furiously paced comedy that is filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans. “A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with... golf.”

Members of the cast are Steven Bell as Henry Bingham; Naomi Henley as Pamela Peabody; Cody Sexton as Justin Hicks; Melissa Whiteman as Louise Heindbedder; Scott Campbell as Dickie Bell; and Julie Campbell as Muriel Bingham.

Attend an afternoon or evening of entertainment beginning Friday, April 24, and running through Sunday, May 10. 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 $14 at the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, with reserved seating recommended by calling 817-341-8687 or www.theatreoffthesquare.org.

For your convenience, the Box Office is open from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday evenings the six weeks prior to the opening of each show to purchase tickets and to reserve seats.

BRING YOUR LITTLE MONSTERS TO JOIN US! Theatre off The Square’s Summer Children’s Theatre Camp for 2015 For Grades 3 - 9 All camp kids will attend theatre classes, audition and perform in our Summer Children’s Production, MONSTER IN THE CLOSET, receive a cast t-shirt, enjoy two daily snacks provided by the theatre, receive a framed cast picture. Bring a sack lunch and drink each day. $250 per child July 6 - 17/ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Show dates - July 17, 18, 19 & July 24, 25, 26 The last two summers were a great success, so come join the fun!

For more information: www.theatreoffthesquare.org Call 817-917-1689 with any questions.

Theater - Weatherford ample parking on the south side of the theater and on the street. Additional parking can be arranged.

Tickets on sale now for all of our shows by calling 817-341-1000 or on-line at www.texasoprytheater.com

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erry and Marilyn Carter, owners of The Texas Opry since 2010, bring family entertainment to Parker County in the form of blues, country, gospel and 50’s style music.

“The goal of The Texas Opry Theatre is to be a dynamic entertainment destination that attracts visitors to Weatherford and Parker County year round”, says Marilyn Carter. With talents like Donnie Edwards, Jerry and Marilyn are quickly accomplishing that goal!

If you are looking for a meeting or entertainment venue, our theater is for rent! The Texas Opry

Theater has a new and updated sound system. The sound and the accoustics have always been awesome, but with the upgraded equipment including new subs, speakers, amps, board, stage monitors, and microphones have made it even better.

There is not a bad seat in the house, no sight or sound obstructions at all. The entire auditorium is all on one level, no steps, wide aisles, extra space between the seat rows.

The men and women’s restrooms are handicap accessible. There is a full concession stand that we will be glad to operate during your event, however the proceeds are retained by the theater. There is

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April 11th at 3pm will be a very special RED HOT & BLUEGRASS SHOW

produced by our very own, very talented Layne & Natalie Golden, Carey Dyer, Dale Morris Jr., with The Amazing Made In Texas Show Time Band performing as THE SOURDOUGH BOYS. Roger Ramsey, Christian Hutton, Josh Rodgers, Dale & Mitchell Smithey will recreate this show that was originally performed at The Lakeside Baptist Church in 2014 to a SOLD OUT HOUSE. This show will feature a variety of Bluegrass gospel, secular and a bit of comedy to make you laugh at the antics of Carey Dyer.

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Activities Creek Lodge and Eric Hunter of Fire Oak Grill are only two of the area premiere culinary artists. Where else can you enjoy Smoked Gulf Shrimp Tostada with Fresh Cabbage, Salsa Verde & Avocado paired with a Texas Wine?

This event is limited and tickets sell fast because your ticket to this event includes your admittance to the Wine Walk with a wristband, a map and a souvenir glass (while they last). For tickets you can go to www. granburywinewalk.com, click on Tickets.

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sixth annual Granbury Wine Walk is being held Saturday & Sunday, April 24-25 from 12-8 p.m. on the Square. The VIP Sip ‘n’ Savor is Thursday, April 23rd from 7-10 p.m.

If you are concerned about toting around those bottles of wine, the Wine Walk offers the Wine Warehouse. When you purchase wine from one of the wineries in attendance they will give you a preprinted card. This card allows

you to collect your bottle(s) of wine when you are ready to leave or if you want to sit and enjoy your wine at any of the area clusters where you’ll find food vendors, wine booths and art of all kinds, from jewelry to pottery to paintings.

The event is free to those who do not drink wine or for those who are under age. The twoday tickets are $25.00. VIP Sip ‘n’ Savor tickets are $125.00 per person and seating is limited. Online ticket sales end the Wednesday before the event and admission at the door is $30.00 per person, for those who want wine.

Participants can enjoy live music by featured artists Unbroken on Friday night; Rob Roy Parnell, a roadhouse blues musician from Austin

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Hood County boasts four wineries in the small community and more than 20 Texas wineries will be on hand during the 6th annual Wine Walk. Strolling through town while shopping or just window gazing and socializing has always been a tradition on the square. With the Wine Walk you get to sample wines from not only local wineries like Barking Rocks Winery, Lost Oak Winery, D’Vine Wines, but other Texas wineries like Marker Cellars Winery from Alvord and Texas Legato Winery from Lampasas and Crump Valley Winery from Sulphur Springs. During this Granbury event the wineries come to you.

The weekend gets started on April 23rd with a VIP Sip ‘n’ Savor. This event will host some of North Texas’ Top Chefs providing hors d’oeuvres paired with Texas Wines. Chefs Gerard Thompson of Rough

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Activities on Saturday night and locally known The Band James A’Marie. Michael Alexander of James A’Marie told me, “We are always happy to play at the Wine Walk. The crowd is always responsive and I especially enjoy playing on the Langdon Center Lawn because of the trees.” There are usually three or four different groups performing, including Katie Stewart, Pearl Street Combo, Larry Hooper, Kelly Blues, Quinn Peacock, Passing GRANBURY HOTEL/ Through and the Granbury Saxophone Quartet.

Each cluster will include wineries selling by the glass and bottle along with food vendors who include, just to name a few, Charlie’s BBQ, Del Norte Tacos and Eagle Mountain Cheese, Farina’s and Ketzler’s. Art,

by Texas artisans, is also displayed and ready for purchase at each cluster throughout the square and the MOTEL surrounding area.

The Granbury Wine Walk is also a two-day juried event hosting Texas-made art along with the local wineries, local musicians and great food. The Granbury Art Association is simultaneously hosting a silent art auction, to benefit the association.

You can also visit the nationally juried art show, the respected Rio Brazos Art Exhibition at the Langdon Center where you can vote for your favorite entry to win the People’s Choice Award. Tarleton State University, in cooperation with the Granbury Wine Walk, will host the Emerging Artists Booth. They expect 4,000 people in attendance this year.

Past beneficiaries of the Wine Walk have included Texas Tech Graduate Fellowship, Grayson College Scholarship Foundation, Friends for Animals, Tarleton State University Langdon Review, Project 44, Ruth’s Place, Second Chance Farms, Boys & Girls Club, Hood County Committee on Aging (Meals on Wheels), Granbury Arts Alliance, United Way, Mission Granbury, Preserve Granbury.2015 Beneficiaries to be announced after 2015 Wine Walk.

By: Marie Valden

HEALTH = FITNESS + YOU + NUTRITION (FUN)

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here have been recent assessments about the best ideas concerning your health. This month we’ll present five of the top ten recommendations as reported

by Dr. David Eifrig.

10. Blueberries- they’re full of antioxidants & vitamins. They lower cholesterol, improve eyesight and reduce inflammation. Raspberries, strawberries and blackberries all have similar benefits.

9. Music- almost a ‘miracle cure’ as it can improve mood, boost immune function, increase exercise stamina& reduce chronic/ post-surgical pain also. Studies have shown that Baroque music (Mozart) greatly improves learning, test taking, creativity & spatial reasoning.

8. Alcohol- moderate alcohol consumption of beer, wine & liquor is good for you. Wine lowers blood sugar, decreases dementia risk & protects the prostrate. Even non-alcoholic red wine contains beneficial antioxidants. Beer, full of B vitamins helps maintain healthy insulin levels. Moderation is the key- too much disrupts sleep cycles, increases blood pressure & increases cancer risks.

7. Massage- it decreases inflammation while modulating the immune system.

Swedish style seems best as it detoxifies muscle & body tissue and enhances immune system function with increased range of motion & decreased pain. It can improve your mood and energy flow.

6. Air- excessive dust, dirt or smoke can lead to chronic inflammation, thus triggering more disease like colds & heart attacks. Polluted air is filled with various microscopic particles that cause cancer & impair immune/respiratory system functions. Aromatherapy has been shown to have beneficial aspects also.

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It’s the equation for life!

The author Rock & his wife Tammy are the owners of ‘SpellBound’, the store on the north side of the square. Feel free to stop in anytime & ask Doc Roc anything you’d like to know.

Spring is in the air!

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City of Weatherford Parks, Recreation and Special Events Department is busy preparing for the fifth annual Weatherford Blooms Home and Garden Festival scheduled for Saturday, April 25th. With thousands of people expected to attend, spring is certainly a welcomed season in Parker County. The

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event is free to the public and is rapidly growing every year. It is also a highly anticipated event, a favorite among many residents in the area, which is done in conjunction with the downtown revitalization efforts.

Located in the heart of historical downtown Weatherford, the

festival begins at 9 am and ends at 3 pm. The event will include more than 80 home and garden vendors, with attractions dispersed throughout the four quadrants around the Courthouse Square. It is the largest home and garden event in Parker County.

Attendees will enjoy the many products and services which include everything from home remodeling products, designers, décor, landscape tools and equipment. In addition to the wide variety of home and garden vendors, several local nurseries will be on-site with seasonal plants and flowers.

Also to be enjoyed will be local talent, food vendors, and a children’s area located near the entertainment area. Classic and antique automobiles will help ensure there are attractions for all ages. The downtown shops and restaurants will also be open for the public to enjoy during the event.

Parker County Master Gardeners will provide free

educational sessions at both the festival grounds and at beautiful Chandor Gardens.

The Master Gardeners will also share information and advice regarding keeping your lawn beautiful during seasons of drought, so important in our region. Special Events Coordinator Michael Howard

has dutifully paired the public with various gardening and water conservation groups on how to educate the public on maintaining gardens in times of drought.

Area resident Kat Quinlan describes the event as “one of my favorite things to do in the spring, not just in Weatherford, but anywhere. My husband drools over the classic cars and tractors, while I love the ideas it gives me in spring planting and my daughter loves all the wonderful and vibrant plants. It makes me want to go home and dive in my flowerbeds!” “It’s really a great day out and we’re so glad we have it here in town without having to drive to a bigger city.”

For more information about the event, or to become a vendor at the event, contact Special Events Coordinator Michael Howard at 817-598-4034, or by visiting the city’s website at www. ci.weatherford.tx.us and entering Weatherford Blooms Festival.

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Shopping

Nature Store Gift Shop The

new Nature Store gift shop at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center recently hosted its Grand Opening. Just over a year ago, the original store burned. With the help of generous donors, a brick purchase program, as well as the insurance proceeds, the new store was able to be built debtfree. Even the unburned portion of the siding from the old store was re-purposed into cabinets and shelving for the new store.

Remember, your purchases will help with the care and feeding of over 50 species of animals at Fossil Rim throughout the entire year, and help preserve endangered species for future generations.

SHOPPING

The new Nature Store is twice the size of the old store. It offers many sections of souvenirs and gifts for every age.

You will find a great selection of children’s items, including T-shirts, hats, toys, jewelry, books, and the best selection of plush animals anywhere around. For adults, there is a large selection of specialty T-shirts, women’s casual shirts, and outerwear, as well as beautiful jewelry, home décor items, and artwork.

For an absolutely unique shopping experience, a visit to the Fossil Rim Nature Store is a must. It is accessible at 1789 County Road 2009 just outside of Glen Rose, as well as the halfway point on the scenic wildlife drive through the park. www.myhometownstexas.com

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CALENDAR

A place to have fun Open Every Day

Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee Ave., Weatherford Mon – Fri 8 am-5 pm 817-613-1700 Sat 9 am-3 pm & Sun 12-4 pm Dinosaur World 254-898-1526 1058 Park Road 59, Glen Rose 9 am – 5 pm Everyday Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 254-8972960 2155 County Road 2008,Glen Rose 8:30 am – 5:29 pm Every Day Weatherford Farmer’s Market 213 and 217 Fort Worth Street Mondays – Sundays, 8 am-6:15 pm Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm 942-682-4856 Museums US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4 pm Tues-Sat 817-578-3288 Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon St., Glen Rose 11 am-4 pm Wednesday-Saturday 254-898-0640 Free Yeats-Duke 1858 Working Museum 214 N Crockett St., Granbury Demonstrations from 2 – 4 pm 1 – 5 pm Friday & Saturday 817-707-1012 Hood County Jail Museum 208 N Crockett St Granbury Fri, Sat, Sun 1 pm – 4 pm 817-573-5135 Doss Heritage Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr, Weatherford The Art of Homer Norris Now-April 19 Tuesday – Saturday 10 am till 5 pm Sun 1- 5 pm 817-599-6168 Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose Thurs, Fri, Sat 10 am – 4 pm 254-897-3200 Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum 307 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose 10-5 Saturday & 1-5 Sunday 254-897-7494

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Granbury Dollhouse Museum 421 East Bridge St., Granbury 1 – 4 pm Sat& Sun or by appt 817-894-5194 Bridge Street History Center 319 E Bridge St., Granbury 1-4 pm Saturdays 817-573-8810 Free

Museum of the Americas-Weatherford 216 Fort Worth Highway Tues-Fri 10 am-5 pm; Sat. 11 am-4 pm Bison-Bison: The Magnificent Beast of the American Plains February 28-August 1, 2015

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 Mon-Thurs 12 – 6 pm Fri & Sat 12-8 pm Sun 12-5 pm 817-573-7200

Granbury Historic Railroad Depot 109 Ewell St., Granbury 1-4 pm Monday-Saturday 817-573-2557 Free

Bluff Dale Vineyards 5222 CR 148, Bluff Dale Mon,Wed,Thurs,Fri,Sat 11am-6pm Sun 12-6 pm 254-728-3540 Music: Check website www.bluffdalevineyards.com CLOSED Apr. 5, 6, & 7

Hood County Courthouse Museum 100 E Pearl St., Granbury 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 817-579-3200

Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Dr., Granbury Fri &Sat 12-5 pm 817-579-0007

Live Theatre Granbury Theatre Company presents: Monty Python’s Spamalot March 13-April 12 To Kill A Mockingbird April 24-May 24 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

Libraries Weatherford Public Library 1014 Charles St. 817-598-4150 Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 m Fri & Sat10 am-6 pm Sun 2-6 pm

The Texas Opry Theater 319 York Ave., Weatherford April 11 at 3 pm Red, Hot, & Bluegrass With Carey Dyer 817-341-1000 Theatre Off the Square presents: “The Fox on the Fairway” April 24-May 10 Comedy 114 N Denton St., Weatherford Fri & Sat 8 pm Sun 2 pm 817-341-8687 (817-341-TOTS) Big City Music Revue Granbury Live Theater 114 N Crockett St “Surfin’ Through the ‘60s April 11 & 25 at 3 and 7 pm The Burchfield BrothersApril 17 6-8 pm 855-823-5550 Wineries The Winery at Pemberton Cellars 3500 Lipan Hwy, Granbury 12-7 pm Sat 817-408-0473 Music: Check Facebook

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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 East Parker County Library 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo Tues-Fri 10am-6 pm Sat 10 am-1 pm 817-441-6545 Somervell County Library 108 Allen Dr., Glen Rose 254-897-4582 Tuesday and Thursday YOGA at Chandor Gardens 5:30pm 711 W. Lee Avenue, Weatherford 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 www.myhometownstexas.com

Hood / Parker / Somervell Counties Thursday Senior Center-Granbury Dance w/live entertainment 501 S. Moore 817-573-5533 Friday and Saturday Granbury Ghosts & Legends Tours Granbury Square 7 & 9:15 pm 817-559-0849

Last Mile Cemetery Tour Granbury City Cemetery 10:45 pm 817-559-0849 Reservations required Thursdays & Saturdays Karaoke at VFW Post #7835 1st&3rd Saturdays 8-12 pm Every Thursday 8-11 pm 3670 W Hwy 377, Granbury 817-579-1922 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 Somervell County Citizen’s Center 209 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose Country & Western Dance 2nd & 4th Fridays 7-9 pm 254-897-2139 Christina’s Bistro presents: High Tea, with a Texas Twist 1st and 3rd Fridays 110 N Houston St., Granbury 2-4:30 pm 817-59-1707 Uptown Arts The Fun of Art! Art classes-2nd& 4th Friday 401 Cleveland Rd., Granbury 682-936-2581

Saturday Parker Paws Pet Adoption Petsmart 138 E IH 20, Weatherford 11 am – 2 pm 817-694-5718 Karen’s Kritters-Bluff Dale Petting Farm for all ages 19571 E FM 1188 254-967-4016 Saturday and Sunday Granbury Founders & Legends Escorted Walking Tour-Granbury Meet at Nutt House Hotel 1:30-4pm 817-996-0974

1st - 25th

Lake Granbury Art Assoc.-Granbury 224 N Travis St. M,Tu,W,F,Sat Spring Festival of Art Show & Sale 10am-5pm 817-579-7656

2nd - 4th

Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 1019 NE Barnard St., Glen Rose 254-897-2321

2nd Annual Running Wild for Autism Scramble & 5K Lake Point Resource Center & Academy Shanley Park 8:30 am 682-936-4112 Chandor Gardens Spring Fling 711 West Lee Ave., Weatherford 9 am-3 pm 817-613-1700 Clark Gardens Easter Celebration 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford 10 am-12 pm 940-682-4856

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Auctions Plus Pavilion Consignment Auction 9504 E Hwy 377-Cresson Auctionsplustexas.com 817-382-1530

Dinosaur Valley State Park Bird Watching in the Valley Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 7-10 am 254-897-4588

Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose “Wonders of Creation – Creativity” Add’l lecture by Dr. Edward Boudreaux 11 am & 2 pm 254-897-3200

Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Dr., Granbury Music: Gigi Love 7-11 pm 817-579-0007

3rd - 4th

The Passover Experience Interactive Walk-through event Capernaum First Century village 10700 FM 920, Weatherford 10 am-5 pm 800-489-1950

3rd - 6th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose AQHA 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

940-365-2027

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The Promise-Spring Season Friday & Saturday evenings Texas Amphitheatre-Glen Rose 5000 Texas Dr. 254-897-3926

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Granbury Gunslingers On the Square-Granbury 11 am & 1 pm 817-579-7233 Lake Mineral Wells State Park Night Sounds 8 – 9:30 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171ext 222

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Dinosaur Valley State Park Eggstraordinary Eggstravaganza Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 2-3 pm 254-897-4588

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Dinosaur Valley State Park The Monarch Butterfly Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 10-11am 254-897-4588 Boys & Girls Club-Granbury Father/Daughter dance Celebration Hall on the Square 6-9 pm 817-578-8778 Easter Egg Hunt-Hudson Oaks Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church 200 S Lakeshore Dr 11 am 817-596-0100 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Fossil Dig starts at Eco-Center 1789 County Rd 2009 9-11:30 am 254-897-2960

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Acton Nature Center -- Acton 1st Saturday Bird Walk-FREE 6430 Smokey Hill Ct. 7:00 – 9:30 am 817-326-6005

Opera Guild of Granbury Vicky & Mike Rogers, Curators at Gone With the Wind Museum-Cleburne DeCordova Bend Country Club 5301 Country Club Dr., Acton 10:30 am 682-936-9572 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Jackpot Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

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Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Team Roping Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Discovery after Dark 1789 County Rd 2009 7-10 pm 254-897-2960 4th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Springtown Chamber of Commerce Fossil Pointe 7282 N. FM 51, Decatur 10am-Reg. Shotgun start-11am 940-736-7403/817-220-7828 Celebration of Smiles Celebration Hall-Granbury 114 N Crockett St. Snap1Studios & Professional Photographers of America Benefits Operation Smile 817-917-7824 Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 7-11pm 817-573-7200

10th - 11th

6thAnnual Clay Shoot-Aledo Business Development Group benefit For Aledo High School & Parker County charities / Clear Fork Materials Register at myaledo.com/events

10th - 12th

Way Out Wineries Wildflower tour Heart of Texas Wine Country www.wayoutwineries.org

10th - 12th

Rally Round Our Heroes Benefitting Wounded Heroes of Texas Saddle Bags BBQ-Music, Food, Auction 3636 W Hwy 377, Granbury 682-325-9468

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Lake Pointe Granbury presents 3rd Annual Light Up the Blues Texas Blues Gala-Revolver Brewing 682-936-4112 Parker County Clean Up Day Dispose of items that cannot be picked up by your waste services NO paper, plastic, cardboard or glass allowed / 1320 Airport Rd-Annetta area 8 am-3 pm 817-596-0004 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Photo Tour 3-7 pm Murder Mystery Dinner & Tour 5-9 pm 254-897-2960 VFW Post 7835-Granbury 3670 W Hwy 377 Dance 7:30 Ramblin Brothers Band 817-573-9350

Oakdale Park-Glen Rose Presents LIVE Song Swap Deryl Dodd, Erica Perry, Phil Hamilton 8-10 pm Shaw-Kemp Open House 220 Kemp Rd., Weatherford Celebrate Parker County history & bluebonnets South of Weatherford on Hwy 51 1-5 pm 817-598-6837 Dinosaur Valley State Park The Monarch Butterfly 10-11 am Ashe Juniper Hike 2-3 pm Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588 10th Annual Run,Walk, or Crawl Aledo Children’s AdvoCat 8am Bearcat Stadium http://vols.pt/MNdoyU Recycle for Life-Weatherford Grace House Ministries Bring clothes and shoes North Side Baptist Church 910 N Main St. 817-599-9080 Parker County Master Gardeners Annual plant sale 8 am- noon Texas A&M AgriLife Ext Office 604 N Main – Weatherford 817-598-6168 Girl’s Night Out-Granbury On the Square 5-8pm 817-579-5299 10th Annual Country Spirit Jamboree Presented by Cancer Care Services of Granbury Reunion GroundsDinner,drinks,music,dancing& auctions 6-11 pm 817-408-5623 Annual Plant Sale-Granbury Lake Granbury Master Gardeners 1410 W Pearl St. 8 am-2pm www.hoodcountymastergardeners. org

11th - 12th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Brother-N-Laws Team Roping 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

12th

Camp El Tesoro-Granbury Camp Fire Camp Preview 7710 Fall Creek Hwy 1 pm Come & Go 817-806-5451

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18th Annual Rio Brazos Art Exhibition Langdon Center Concert Hall 308 E Pearl St.-Granbury 10 am-4 pm 817-279-1164

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Coyote Vocal Jazz-Weatherford Weatherford College Spring Choir Concert 225 College Park Dr. Alkek Fine Arts Center 7:30-9:25 pm 817-598-6403 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Jackpot Buckle Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509 Spring Fling Fundraiser Parker County 4-H programs Couts United Methodist Church 802 N Elm St-Weatherford 10am-2pm 817-598-6168

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Weatherford Chamber Spring Swing Golf Tournament 1-7 pm SugarTree Golf Club 251 Sugar Tree Dr., Lipan 817-596-3801

16th - 18th

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!

Presented by Trinity Christian Academy Texas Opry-Weatherford 7 pm each evening& also 1 pm the 18th 319 York Ave 817-441-7844

17th - 19th

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale / Hood County Public Library 222 N Travis St., Granbury 10am-5 pm 817-573-3569 Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose AMHR Mini Horse Spring Show 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

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Relay for Life Hood County Reunion Grounds-Granbury 6pm-midnight 817-894-2685 Blue Bolt 5K/10K & 1 mile Benefiting Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Ctr Hewlett Park-Granbury 8 am 817-573-0292 Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Junior Girl Scouts Badgefest Check-in 8:30 am 254-897-2960 13th Annual Moritz Ride for Heroes Bike ride benefiting Volunteer Fire Depts& Sheriff’s Reserve 8-70 miles Starts 8:30 am Aledo High School 817-271-1847

Last Saturday Gallery Night On the Square-Granbury 6-9 pm 817-579-7733

Auctions Plus Pavilion 9504 E Hwy 377-Cresson Consignment Auction www.auctionsplustexas.com 817-382-1530

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CWJC Charity Classic-Granbury Benefiting Christian Women’s Job Corps / Nutcracker Golf Club 9500 Orchard Dr. 7am-1:30pm 817-573-6677

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Lake Mineral Wells State Park Kid’s Wilderness Survival 8:30-11:30 am Reservations Required 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171, ext. 222

Paluxy River Bluegrass Jam Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 1019 NE Barnard St., Glen Rose 1-10 pm 254-897-2321 Bands at 6:30 FREE

Still Waters Retreat Open House & Chamber Mixer 4-7 pm / 817-220-2681

25th - 26th Granbury Paranormal Expo Granbury Resort Conference Ctr. 621 E Pearl St., Granbury Sat-10am-5pm Sun-11am-5pm 817-559-0849

Hounds for Hometown Heroes Dog Show Fun Show-Any dog can enter 379 Jack Borden Way-Weatherford 10am-4pm 817-988-2202 Dinosaur Valley State Park The Monarch Butterfly Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 10-11am 254-897-4588 After Hours on the Square – Glen Rose Shopping, music, and fun 5 – 9 pm Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry & Stories 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 8-10pm 940-328-1171 x222

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HALO Annual Chari-Tea Event Benefits homeless animals of Hood County / Bentwater Activity Ctr., Granbury 1800 West Emerald Bend Ct. Food,entertainment, raffles,bake sale 2-4 pm 817-964-0333

21st

Corks & Canvas Class D’Vine Wine-Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 6-8 pm RSVP 817-573-7200

22nd

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Team Roping Series 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

23rd

Casa Hope for Children Golf Tournament 1-6 pm SugarTree Golf Club 251 Sugar Tree Dr., Lipan

Spring Drama Show Weatherford College 225 College Dr., Weatherford 7:30 pm Alkek Fine Arts Bldg Music, Massage & Merlot D’Vine Wine –Granbury On the Square- 107 E Bridge St 7-11pm 817-573-7200

24th - 25th

6th Annual Granbury Wine Walk Historic Granbury Square Wine, food, music& art Noon-8 pm 817-579-1518

24th - 26th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose SW Peruvian Horse Show 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

25th

5th Annual Weatherford Blooms Home & Garden Festival Downtown Square & York St Plants, home décor & much more 9am-3pm 817-598-4034 7thAnnual Acton Nature Run 5K 9:30 start at Revolver Brewing 5650 Matlock Rd-Acton 817-326-6005 Reg. 8:30 am Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Photo Tour 3-7 pm 254-897-2960 Relay for Life of Parker County Kangaroo Stadium 1007 S Main St.Weatherford 12 pm 817-694-9077

28th

Brazos Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert First United Methodist Church 301 Loop 567, Granbury 7:30 pm

30th

Weatherford College 225 College Park Dr., Weatherford Spring Jazz Concert 7:30 pm Alkek Fine Arts Bldg

Upcoming Events

May 1st 29th Annual Spring Luncheon Friends of the Weatherford Public Library Doss Heritage & Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr., Weatherford 11:30 am – 1 pm 817-594-4473 2nd Oakdale Park’s 90th Anniversary Celebration-Glen Rose 10 am-10 pm 254-897-2321 5th Cinco de Mayo

Dinosaur Valley State Park The Monarch Butterfly 10-11 am Geocaching 101-1:30-3 pm Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 254-897-4588

Opera Guild of Granbury Melody Belles Singers of Granbury DeCordova Bend Country Club Buffet Luncheon at noon 5301 Country Club Dr., Acton 10:30 am 682-936-9572 RSVP

1st Annual Roadkill Cookoff For Tolar Schools benefit Tolar High School 301 Rock Church Hwy., Tolar 5-8 pm 817-774-7844

10th Bluff Dale Vineyards-Bluff Dale Mother’s Day Gourmet Dinner 254-728-3540

Friends for Animals-Acton Spring Garage Sale Acton Tabernacle 8am-3pm 817-326-3647

12th Senior Circle-Granbury 16th Anniversary Party 5:30-8:30 pm 817-579-2979

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ight Up The Blues, a Texas Gala will be held on Saturday, April 11th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Revolver Brewery located at 5600 Matlock Rd., Granbury.

Proceeds of the event go to support the Lake Pointe Resource Center and Academy of Granbury.

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Light Up The Blues is more than just a night of music, food, great beer and fun. It serves an even greater purpose. Each April 2, Autism Speaks celebrates Light It Up Blue along with the international autism community, in commemoration of the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day. Its logo is a blue light bulb. Recently Hood County issued a proclamation recognizing April as Autism awareness month. Current statistics are that 1 in 68 children are estimated to be within the Autism spectrum with 1 in 45 being boys.

The Light Up The Blues gala is hosted by the Lake Pointe Resource Center and Academy of Granbury, a 501c3 organization, to raise funds for the school and the resource center. The school provides children within the Autism spectrum and more, with the educational and social programs so vital to the early intervention of these students. Early intervention, education and social development are key to helping children with learning differences to one day become active and productive citizens of our community.

Lake Point Resource Center is vital to the community because they provide free support groups for parents, information about respite and sibling support. They are closing the gap between the kids and the community by developing potential work environments, providing project based social development with academics and creating a forum for open communication.

“It all just fell into place once we started talking with friends, everyone

wanted to do something to help.”

Madalyn Cano, creator and director of Lake Pointe, told me of how the gala got its start three years ago. “We had our first gala at a local retirement village and it was very successful. But, we weren’t able to have another due to a change in management. For us, Revolver is a place to relax and enjoy local musicians, great beer and have some fun.” Steve Cano, Madalyn’s husband, plays guitar and spent some time learning the craft with Dave Milsap who will be performing at the gala with Joe Corpening. This event is a great way to enjoy the music of local legends, great beer and hang out with friends under the stars to benefit not only Lake Pointe but to help in building a bridge between our community and some of its most precious citizens. For more information, contact Sally Stanfield at 682-936-4112 or log onto lakepointegranbury.org.

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Live Music Venues Greenwood Saloon 208 N Greenwood St. 254-728-3735 www.facebook.com/ greenwoodsaloon

COOL the switch cafe Just off HWY 180 on FM 113 112 S Fm 113 940-682-2024 Live Music Saturday Nights GRANBURY BARKING ROCKS WINERY 1919 Allen Court 817-5790007 Boozers 211 M & M Ranch Road 817-579-6094 |boozersbar.net Diamond D’s 3605 Contrary Creek Road 817-573-2100 Farinas 202 N Houston St. 817-579-5300

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

GLEN ROSE Boot Scootin’ Country 2869 Hwy 144 South 254-897-2160 Loco Coyote Grill 1795 County Rd 1004 254-897-2324

WEATHERFORD FIRE OAK GRILL On the Square | Weatherford 114 Austin Ave, 817-598-0400 fireoakgrill.com Full Cup Books & Coffee 900 S. Main St | 817-304-5242 Railhead Smokehouse BBQ 120 S. Ranch House Road Willow Park | 817-441-2525 railheadbbq.net

Pemberton Cellars 3500 Lipan Hwy 817-408-0473 377

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

Swanny’s BBQ 1470 E Hwy 377 817-573-4471

The Texas Opry Theatre 319 York Ave. 817-341-1000

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Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 5 pm Kyle Redd/Bodie Powell

Bearcat Sports Bar-Willow Park 7 pm Jesse Jennings/Aaron Copeland

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 5-8 pm Ron Mittelstedt

Boozers-Granbury 8 pm Chris Wood and his band of Outlaws

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Railhead BBQ-Aledo 6 pm Aaron Sandoval Band

Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival-Glen Rose 254-897-2321 for reservations

3rd

Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury 7-11 Gigi Love Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 7-10 pm Cami Maki

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Wild Country 207 Western Hills Trl 817-573-2529

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BLUFF DALE BLUFF DALE VINEYARDS 5222 County Road 148, 254-728-3540 bluffdalevineyards.com

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Full Cup Books & Coffee Weatherford 3 pm Michael Anderson Farina’s Winery & Cafe-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie The Switch Café-Cool Willy Coe

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Music/Nightlife Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 7-10 pm Christa Russell & Todd Franks Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 5 pm Cami Maki Bearcat Sports Bar-Willow Park 7 pm David Palmer/Johnny Mack Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pmBand of Brothers Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon-Songbird Jones

The Switch Café-Cool Still Country Big City Music Revue-Granbury Surfin’ Through the ‘60s 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550

Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 5 pm Cody Dell Akridge & The Loose Reins Band

Wild Country-Granbury 8 pm Grant Gilbert

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 Steve Helms Band

5th

Bearcat Sports Bar-Willow Park 7 pm Joey Green Band

7th

Boozers – Granbury 8 pm Shotgun Josephine

9th

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 3-6 pm Ron Mittelstedt

10th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Brushfire Bearcat Sports Bar-Willow Park 7 pm Tanner Miller Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 7-10 pm Joshua Irwin Boozers – Granbury 8 pm Shane Terrell

11th

Farina’s Winery & Cafe-Granbury 6-9 pm TheBand James A’marie

Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon-Tarleton State Jazz Ensemble

18th

Bearcat Sports BarWillow Park 7 pm Joshua Ingram

The Switch Café-Cool 5 pm Michael Anderson

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Swanny’s BBQ-Granbury 6 pm Syndi Michaels & Proper Villians

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Johnny Cooper-Acoustic

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 5-8 pm Ron Mittelstedt

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pmThree Fools on Three Stools

Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon-Zach Seth Band

Boozers-Granbury 8 pm Tungsten Wake

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 3-6 pm - Ron Mittelstedt

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Saddlebags BBQ-Granbury Wounded Heroes of Texas 3 pm Schroomville- A Tribute to The Allman Brothers Band

14th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Randy Brown &Deryl Dodd Scooter Brown Band

16th

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 5-8 pm Ron Mittelstedt

17th

Rattlesnake Ball Room-Walnut Springs GRAND OPENING 7 pm Brady Hulsey Band Big City Music Revue-Granbury The Burchfield Brothers 6 pm 855-823-5550

The Texas Opry TheaterWeatherford Red Hot & Bluegrass Gospel & Comedy Show With Carey Dyer 3 pm 817-341-1000

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 7-10 pm Keegan McInroe

Sweet Springs Winery-Weatherford 7-10 pm Eli &The Hott Mess

Bearcat Sports Bar-Willow Park 6 pm Cominsky-Williams

Boozers-Granbury 8 pm Rance May

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Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival - A Bluegrass Dream!

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ome on out to Glen Rose April 2, 3, and 4 for the 6th Annual Paluxy River Spring Bluegrass Festival. This popular three day event is held at historic Oakdale Park right across from the beautiful “river walk” along the Paluxy River and Big Rocks Park.

With performances by Joe Bass & The Double Mountain Boys, Salt Creek Bluegrass Band, West Bound Bluegrass, Third Generation, Tin Top Road, Kody Norris, Cedar Hill and Tripple L, the weekend promises to be a bluegrass lovers’ dream!

While you’re there check out, or stay at, the wonderful Oakdale Park.

Rich with history, Oakdale Park has been a recreational facility for the Glen Rose area since 1925. One of only a few surviving “motor courts”, once popular in the 1920’s and 30’s, still in existence, the park boasts beautifully restored cabins and a host of fun activities, such as the Bluegrass Festival, which take place throughout the year.

Admission for Thursday, April 2nd is $15 and for Friday, April 3rd and Saturday April 4th it’s $20.

For festival reservations you may call 254-897-2321.

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Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Tori Martin

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pmZack Seth

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Loco Coyote Grill-Glen Rose 5 pm Jake Pyeatt Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 7-10 pm Jacob Furr

19th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Mark Allan Atwood Farina’s Winery & CafeGranbury 6-9 pm The James A’Marie Band

VFW-Granbury 3409 Davis Rd 8 pm Trimmier

Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 7-10 pm Guthrie Kennard

Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 3-6 pm Ron Mittelstedt

Granbury Wine WalkOn the Square 1 pm Shane Walker 2-3:30 The Band James A’marie

HALO Chari-Tea-Granbury 2-4 pm The Band James A’marie Reservations 817-964-0333

21st

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Zane Williams, Ray Johnston, Steve Helms

23rd

The Switch Café-Cool Gerald Sugg Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon-HR &The Service Reps Big City Music Revue-Granbury Surfin’ Through the ‘60s 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550

Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 5 pm Casey Thompson Band

Boozers-Granbury 8 pm See Seven Stars

Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 5-8 pm Ron Mittelstedt

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Boozers-Granbury 8 pm Grant Gilbert LC Ranch GRAND OPENING – Tolar / 4610 Shaw Rd 6 pm Brady Hulsey Band Granbury Wine WalkOn the Square 3 pm Katie Stewart, Shane Walker Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 7-10 pm Bobby Stout Bearcat Sports Bar-Willow Park 7 pm Jesse Jennings/Aaron Copeland

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Bearcat Sports Bar-Willow Park 7 pm jimmylee

Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 3-6 pm Ron Mittelstedt

28th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Randy Brown &Gary P. Nunn

30th

Sweet Springs WineryWeatherford 5-8 pm Ron Mittelstedt

31st

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Brandon Rhyder

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Local Dining Listings!

HOOD/SOMERVELL COUNTY GRANBURY

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 THE FILLIN STATION 100 N Crockett St | 817-573-1554 FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226 KETZLER’S SCHNITZEL HAUS & BIERGARTEN 101 Pearl St | 817-658-6089 LINDA’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN Pearl @ Crockett St. | 817-573-1952 NUTSHELL EATERY & BAKERY 137 E. Pearl St. | 817-279-8989 PARADISE COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO 129 Pearl St. | 817-573-3853 PEARL ST. STATION –patio dining 129 Pearl St. | 817-579-7233 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 CARI’S RESTAURANT 2113 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-3469 CHILI’S BAR & GRILL 1000 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-9402 COTTON PATCH 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-6461 DICKEY’S BARBEQUE PIT 3906-100 Hwy 377 E |817-573-2897 DOC POSSUM’S BBQ & BURGERS 3132 Fall Creek Hwy | 817-326-2277 www.facebook.com/docpossums EIGHTEEN NINETY GRILLE 115 E. Pearl St. | 817-533-3400 eighteenninety.com

DINING

FIREHOUSE CAFE 1462 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-279-1160 FLAMES SEAFOOD GRILL AND BAR 1030 E Hwy 377, Suite 100 817-573-2998 GOLDEN CHICK Hwy. 4 in Acton | 817-326-2007 IRBY’S BURGERS & CATFISH 804 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-9402

MONTANA RESTAURANT 1454 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-2500 PAM’S 204 S. Morgan | 817-326-8052 PAM’S TOO 5320 Acton Hwy | 817-326-4056 REDNECKS CHICKEN & BURGERS 3605 Contrary Ck, Rd. | 817-573-0555 RIB SHACK - patio dining 4021 Old Acton Hwy. 4 | 817-326-4752 SPRING CREEK BARBEQUE 317 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-579-7336 STUMPYS LAKESIDE GRILL 2323 S. Morgan | 817-279-1000 SWANNYS BBQ STEAKHOUSE 1470 E. Hwy. 377 & Business 377 817-573-4471 | patio dining WILLIE & DICKS 424 Fall Creek Hwy. | 817-326-6241 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 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 PASTA FINA 1106 S. Morgan | 817-279-8669 MEXICAN AGAVE TAMALE COMPANY 106 N. Lambert | 817-579-7600 DON MELQUIAS 5675 N. GATE RD.| 817-326-8344 EL CHICO 1151 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-8833 GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1840 Camp Crucis Ct. 817 573-4920 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

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Dining PANCHITO’S 4506 Weatherford Hwy. |817-573-1923

RIVERHOUSE GRILL 210 SW Barnard St. | 254-898-8514

SABOR MEXICANO TAQUERIA & GRILL 515 W. Bridge St. | 817-573-6202

ROUGH CREEK LODGE Reservations CR2013 254-965-3700 or 800-864-4705

TACO CASA 3706 E. Hwy 377 | 817-573-3229

STORIEBOOK CAFE 502 NE Barnard St. | 254-897-2665

TACO D 206 S Morgan St. | 817-573-6318

SUNSHINE DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2827

ASIAN ASIAN GRILL 1311 N. Plaza Dr. | 817-573-4841

HAPPY HIPPO - GOURMET COFFEE 608 SW Big Bend Trail 254-898-0181 HappyHippoCoffee.com

CHINA CAFE BUFFET 1491 S. Morgan St.| 817-579-7888 MIYAKO 715 Autumn Ridge Dr. |817-579-8668 PANDA EXPRESS 1031 E. Hwy. 377 | 817 573-8988

GLEN ROSE

BLUFF DALE DINING

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

BARNARD STREET BAKERY 1110 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-897-3324

Parker County

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

Holy Grounds Coffee Haus and Bookstore 108 Jearl St | 817-441-7770

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

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SIMPLE SIMON’S PIZZA Hwy. 67 - Delivery - 254-898-0022

ALEDO

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

COOL

the switch cafe Just off HWY 180 on FM 113 112 S Fm 113 | 940-682-2024

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Salsa Verde 745 E. Bluebonnet | 817-964-3488 (Just outside Indian Harbor gate

HUDSON OAKS

BIG BURGER 3322 FORT WORTH HWY (817) 374-4965 Crave Frozen Yogurt 200 S Oakridge Dr. | 817-598-9090 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 El Cerrito 407 Old Springtown Road 817-523-7278

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

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

Golden Moon Restaurant 1410 S Main St. | 817-594-1692

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

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

Shinola’s Texas Cafe 301 Martin Ave | 817-523-0010 Sweet Sensation Donuts on the Square 105 E. 1st Street 469-531-3785/817-523-0100 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

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

Antonio’s Mexicana Restaurant 1900 Santa Fe Dr. | 817-594-6183

Mary’s Brazos Cafe 5090 Tin Top Rd | 817-594-0203

Applebee’s 208 W Interstate 20 | 817-599-3188

Mcalister’s Deli 215 Adams Dr Ste 209 | 817-594-3314

Baker’s Ribs Inc 1921 S Main St | 817-599-4229

Montana Restaurant 1910 S Main St. | 817-341-3444

Bangkok Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar 314 South Main St. | 817-594-7012

Nizza Pizza Pasta & Subs 1016 S Main St. | 817-594-9090

Big John’s Burgers & Beer 105 College Avenue | 817-999-8932 Blind Horse Saloon 1886 Mineral Wells Hwy 817-599-6501

DINING

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

Buffalo Wild Wings 320 Adams Dr | 817-598-0432 Buffet City 106 College Park Dr. | 817-599-5568 Chick-Fil-A 2525 S Main St. | 817-594-3001

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

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Outskirtz Grill 2524 Azle Hwy #101 | 817-598-0009

Tin Top Cafe 7974 Bethel Rd | 817-598-1222

Pastafina 807 S Main St | 817-599-5861

Tokyo Seafood & Steakhouse 126 E I-ww20 Ste 100 817-596-2871

Peaster Grocery & Grill 6231 Fm 920 | 817-341-4326 Pizza Place The 1218 S Main St | 817-594-0591

Wanda’s By Jr 1503 Fort Worth Hwy. 817-599-7421

Polo’s Mexican Cafe 6239 Fm 920 | 817-594-3732

Which Wich 220 Adams Dr Ste 230 817-598-0200

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

Whistle Hill Cafe 104 S Walnut St. | 817-599-4311

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

Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr | 817-599-4935

Sake Japanese Steakhouse 114 College Park Dr 817-598-5955

Yesterday’s 201 N Main St. | 817-599-3903

Short Chef Creations 136 College Park Dr. | 817-594-7000 shortchefcreations.com Skinny’s Hamburgers 504 Palo Pinto St. | 817-594-3101 Starbucks Coffee Company 2010 S Main St. |817-341-2547 Sunny Street Cafe 1314 S. Main St. | 817-594-2210 The Shed Texas Kitchen and Bakery 4019 Fort Worth Hwy. 817-594-5533 shedsbread.com

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

DINING

The Tamale Kid 204 Dennis Rd. | 817-341-8543

Yogurt Story 325 Adams Dr Ste 315

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