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Film Jive with Jimmy Ray Sorrells.

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Aaron Thane Tate and Evelyn Schmedt, 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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Candlelight Tour of Homes, Fossil Rim Dream Day event, H= FUN with Doc Rock - and more!

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Calendar of Events

Art: Page 6

Theater:

4 Live Theater Productions!

Pages 8-11

Activities: Pages 12-15

Dining:

Holiday Dining

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Glass Blower Aaron Thane Tate and Celebrating life at 91, Evelyn Schmedt.

Mary Poppins, A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas, A Classic Christmas, and Buck Trent!

Christmas Tour of Homes, a stroll through history.

Plus Fossil Rim Dream Day.

High tea, smoked turkey, New Year’s dining?

We have what you are looking for!

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Shopping

Holiday Shopping, Cheerful Shops come to Granbury.

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Music & Nightlife

Full listing of local live music venues and events.

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Dining

Holiday Dining, PLUS a complete listing of local restaurants!

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Cover: Photo by: Shad Ramsey Santa with the Dorr Boys

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December – Season of Peace, Joy and Mistletoe!

Have you ever wondered how mistletoe came to be a part of your holidays? Well, I was thinking about it recently and decided to look it up. Evidently, the idea originated in the ancient times of the Druids: whenever enemies met under the mistletoe in the forest, they had to lay down their arms and observe a truce until the next day. From this came the custom of hanging a ball of mistletoe from the ceiling and exchanging kisses under it as a sign of friendship and goodwill.

In the 18th Century, the exchanging of kisses between a man and a woman was adopted as a promise to marry. At Christmas, a young lady standing under a ball of mistletoe cannot refuse to be kissed. The kiss could mean deep romance, lasting friendship, or goodwill. It was believed that if the girl remained un-kissed, she could not expect to marry the following year.

Mistletoe was thought to be sacred by ancient Europeans; they thought it held miraculous healing powers. In fact, in the Celtic language mistletoe means “all-heal”. It not only cured diseases, but could also render poisons harmless, make humans and animals prolific, keep one safe from witchcraft, and protect houses from ghosts. It was also

thought to bring good luck to anyone privileged to have it.

This humble plant, really an aerial parasite that has no roots of its own and lives off the tree that it attaches itself to, is thought to be the emblem of love which conquers death. What could be more fitting as a symbol for the Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ the Savior?

In the spirit of the holidays and mistletoe, let’s all take time this season to count our many blessings and be especially thankful for the wonderful friends and family in our lives; just as the mistletoe depends on the tree for its survival we depend on each other for our own.

From all of us at My Hometowns Texas, thank you for your support and encouragement over the years - without you we would not survive.

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of Fall. Yes sir, the end is near and it’s going out with the biggest bang of the year…with the most anticipated film of the year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

SANTA, SASS AND STAR WARS GIVES US THE END OF 2015 Oh what a delightful year it has been for moviegoers. From the onslaught of sci-fi at new year’s beginnings to the drama and romance flicks of spring, the roaring laughter of summer’s comedies to the horror and delight

In case you’re not a Star Wars fan and have just recently popped up from that rock, Star Wars is a huge – nay, massive, colossal, ginormous, (ok, ok) American epic space opera franchise centered on a film series created by George Lucas. It depicts the adventures of various characters “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away”, following the main story of Anakin Skywalker and his son Luke.

The franchise has been the most successful and most followed in cinematic history. Actually, I don’t know if that is true or not, but one can never over-stress the importance of Star Wars in the human psyche. In the hotly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the beginning of a new Star Wars trilogy will take place 30

years after Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The new films will feature “a trio of new young leads along with some very familiar faces” (per StarWars.com). A massive nerd alert should be expected for the entire month of December.

Alrighty, let’s get to what is really going on in December – the holiday of course! We know you’re expecting the annual holiday comedy to come to theaters, and you are correct. Christmas Eve opens on December 4th and is not your usual take on holiday films.

In this family comedy produced

by Larry King, a power outage traps six groups of New Yorkers in elevators on Christmas Eve where they find that laughter, romance, and a little bit of faith will get them through--and change their lives in unexpected ways.

Not a fan of sci-fi and Christmas movies give you too much of a sugary-sweet headache? Then

you’re in luck! Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip is just the ticket you need. Mindless, child-like fun chock-full guaranteed snickers and giggles, opening Wednesday, December 23rd. Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami…and dump them.

They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from losing Dave but possibly from gaining a terrible stepbrother.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!

By: Jimmy Sorrells

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Art Aaron works are available in Granbury at Your Private Collection Art Gallery on the historical square.

They are beautiful to see and art lovers have begun collecting his hand-blown works. While you are getting pieces as complex and beautiful as Dale Chihuly and Martin Blank designs, his works can be owned for a fraction of their prices. You will be amazed at his works at the Granbury gallery and the over 80 pieces on their website, yourprivatecollection.com. Works of this level are not often found in small towns so take advantage of the privilege of having them right here in this Texas hometown.

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all began after an epiphany in the Sonoran Desert revealed a life of glassmaking. Aaron rapidly displayed an unusual facility with techniques and with his personal compositions.

Throughout his early and then professional years, Aaron’s notable versatility would transcend any specific decorating style, and would contribute to his success as a glass sculptor.

Aaron said, “Some of my pieces are happy and uplifting and others make one pensive and thoughtful. That is what the artist strives for, a personal response to a sculpture, an object, that evokes something from one’s personal experiences in this space-time. It’s so... personal - the viewing.”

Aaron Thane Tate has been creating solid sculpted, blown and cast glass artworks for almost 20 years. His fine art sculptures and vessels are very unique in style and detail. Beginning in Arizona with Tom Philabaum, Aaron worked with numerous great glass artists including Dale Chihuly and Martin Blank in Seattle. While working with Chihuly Inc., Aaron was Starter

for the famous Persians, Sea forms, chandeliers, Venetians, flowers, leaves, stems, and coils as well as Chihuly’s well known projects of Bellagio’s ceiling, Boathouse and Mongrain’s; Crystal Gate, Seattle Symphony chandelier, and Atlantis’ Temple of the Sun and Moon.

a powerful metaphor that will last the lifetime of the nursing facility itself.” It is stunning!! In fact, you can see Aaron creating it on YPCGranburyart youtube https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=yeviHxenmjU.

Aaron’s sculptural work is featured in collections around North America, Japan and Australia. We are VERY fortunate to have Aaron’s works in our area. One is a 3-story glass mobile in Texas A&M’s Tarleton State University School of Nursing building. “This undertaking was very important to me and everything had to be perfect structurally and esthetically.

Everything to do with this vision is custom fabricated from beginning to end to live in the amazing facility at Tarleton. My desire was that the glass creation be

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“It keeps me out of trouble, and I Love it!”

That is how 91 year-old Evelyn Schmedt describes her reawakened interest in creating sketches and greeting cards after being dormant for many years. Although her ability to create quality sketches developed in childhood, that activity later took a backseat to more artistic endeavors in the 1970’s when she began

As is typical of Evelyn, her success has not provided financial enrichment for her.

All proceeds from her works

As the years passed, Evelyn could no longer maintain the former pace of producing works in oil; especially after Harry’s passing.

That began a long hiatus in artistic efforts that continued until she finally had to enter the Brookdale Assisted Living facility, formerly known as the Sterling House, in Weatherford. There she once again started sketching to help pass time.

are contributed to the trust fund established by the residents of the Brookdale Community to do good works in Weatherford. For example, each Christmas Manna Store House provides the residents with the name of a deserving family to be the recipient of gifts for each member of the family. Last year the residents gave gifts totaling $500.00 which came from their craft sales and other sources.

Along with “staying out of trouble”, Evelyn has managed to gain recognition on the local artist scene.

She entered several of her sketches in this year’s Weatherford Art Association’s Art Competition held in conjunction with the Parker County Peach Festival. One of her entries received the Becky Glasgow Award for special recognition. Not bad for a lady of 91 years.

One day the facility’s Resident Program Coordinator, Sharon Baggett, noticed her sketching and recognized its quality. It

Galleries & MUSEUMS GRANBURY Artefactz 120 N. Houston Street (817) 573-9446 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 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 hctxhs.org/Museums/jail.htm 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 yourprivatecollection.com Glen Rose Barnard’s Mill Art Museum 307 SW Barnard Street

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(254) 897-7494 barnardsmill.com Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon Street 254-898-0640 White Buffalo Gallery 200 SW Barnard Street (254) 897-1988 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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to apply oils to canvas with both brush and pallet knife. As her proficiency grew, she discovered that she could actually sell her works. In fact, her paintings now grace the walls of homes both in the United States and abroad.

During her productive period, she worked as a team with her husband Harry, now deceased, who stretched her canvases, aided in sales, and acted as her prime source of encouragement.

was suggested that she could probably sell some of the sketches. That idea grew into Evelyn beginning to produce sketches and greeting cards which found ready buyers among the other Brookdale residents. That success has led to the reproduction of Evelyn’s works to increase her sales to the general public.

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ary Poppins will be flying onto the stage of the historic Granbury Opera House as Granbury Theatre Company presents the widely acclaimed musical on November 27-December 23, 2015.

The production is made possible through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Mary Poppins is a musical based on the book series by P.L. Travers of the same name and, more notably, the 1964 musical film starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. The stage show features many of the original songs made famous by the Oscar-winning duo of Richard and Robert Sherman, with additional music and lyrics from George Stiles and Anthony Drewe respectively, and a book by Julian Fellowes, creator for the television series “Downton Abbey.”

Mary Poppins concludes GTC’s 2015 Broadway on the Brazos series.

Upcoming events include the Rat Pack and Little Big Band during New Year’s Eve and Julie Johnson with A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline in January. Tickets are available on their website www.granburytheatrecompany.org or 817-579-0952

December 31, 2015 : 6:00 pm & 9:30 pm January 2, 2016 : 7:30 pm

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Theater - Granbury there until it’s time to say goodbye.

Christmas is always a special time and all of our concerts sell out, way ahead of schedule. So you’ve gotta act quickly! In fact, 5 of the 6 performances have already “Sold Out!”

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December 5th & 12th & 19th @ 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

you miss Christmas songs from an era when Christmas was about family, strolling in the snow, giving gifts to family and friends and the most important reason of all? If you think we are referring to a special baby born in a manger, born to set mankind free, then you’ve guessed right. We celebrate the iconic imagery of Christmas, in a classic style, in Act 1, and then we take you to the manger in Act 2 and stay right

However, you can also purchase tickets for a very special concert performance on December 18th with the incredible “Americana Roots Music” group, Link Union! Grab your tickets while you can! And have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

entertainment in 2015, in Granbury, Texas!!!

For ticket purchases, please feel free to call our “Box Office Voice Mail” @ (855) 823-5550, or Email us @ info@ bigcitymusicrevue.com You can purchase tickets online @ www.bigcitymusicrevue.com

The vocalists and actors highlighted in this concert production are: Sean Mitchell, DeAwna Wood, Brayton Mitchell, Zac Wilson, Alecia Echols, Jimmy Hedge & Lil’ Matt Tumlin!

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THEATRE OFF THE SQUARE IN WEATHERFORD proudly presents the last production of their 2015 Season of Shows, A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas by Kris Bauske.

What if the three wise men weren’t really all that wise? What if they were just three ordinary guys, avoiding conflicts at home, who happened upon the greatest story ever told? Set the entire story in modern day America, sprinkle in a little redneck humor, and you have this holiday fun time. “Good, old fashioned entertainment for the entire family.”-Ken Eulo, Broadway Writer/Producer/Director The comedy is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. and is directed by Wally Jones, with Glenda Webb as Assistant Director and Tamra O’Connor as Stage Manager. The Weatherford High School student interns for this production are Tony Thorn (Director’s Intern) and Garrett Hamilton (Stage Manager’s Intern). Beginning at 7:30 pm every Friday and Saturday and 1:30 pm every Sunday, preshow Christmas carols will be performed by the PARKER COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SONGBIRDS. The show begins Friday, December 4 and runs weekends through December 20.

Members of the cast are Dan Parris as Bob/Narrator, Tammy Dombeck as Lou Wexler, Jennifer Chane as Barbie Jo Fox, Ashley Goubert as Darlene Fulmer, Drue Pettigrew as Dave Fox, John Cobb as Jimmy Weaver, Ray Shannon as Bill Wexler, Trint Gardiner as Mark Riley, and Jessica Braswell as Mary Sue Archer.

Come join the festivities OPENING NIGHT, DECEMBER 4, as the playwright of A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas, Kris Bauske, is coming from Florida to attend the show!

The 2016 Theatre Off The Square Season Tickets are now on sale!

They can be purchased in the Box Office or on our website at www.theatreoffthesquare.org. or by calling the Box Office at 817-341-8687.

Season Tickets will only be sold until FEBRUARY 15, 2016.

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BUCK TRENT COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW COMING TO WEATHERFORD! WARNING : THIS SHOW CONTAINS REAL COUNTRY MUSIC! When Buck Trent says, “Oh, Yeah”, and gives his famous thumbs up signal, get set for a world-class performance by an internationally renowned country music artist. Buck Trent delights audiences with his spectacular banjo pickin’ and hilarious country humor.

Throughout his career, Buck has performed all over the United States and around the world. He began performing in Branson in 1981 and fell in love with the town. As a result, he moved to Branson in 1990 and was the first national star to open a morning show. Buck has always loved performing in front of an audience. Visitors say Buck starts his show out right, with a highenergy, eye-opening, family-fun, country music variety show.

Buck visits with guests and signs autographs during intermission and after every show.

A variety of national and syndicated television appearances have brought Buck the title of entertainer as well as master musician. Starring in various TV shows since 1959, his appearances on other shows like the “Mike Douglas Show”, “Tonight Show”, “Nashville On The Road”, “Tommy Hunter Show”, “Dinah!”, “Command Performance”, “Music City Tonight”, “Nashville Now” and more have made Buck’s talents www.myhometownstexas.com

and humor familiar to millions of visitors. In 1962, Buck joined the “Porter Wagoner Television Show” and appeared over 11 years with such notable country legends as Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Marty Robbins and more. In 1973 Buck joined the “Roy Clark Show” and was a regular featured performer on the popular country TV show “Hee Haw”.

Buck’s versatility on the banjo was made famous on such albums as “Sounds of Now & Beyond”, “Bionic Banjo”, “OH Yeah!”, “Pair of Fives”, “Banjo Bandits”, “Buck Trent” and more. Recording, and playing lead guitar and his electric banjo, on such singles as “Jolene” and “I’ll Always Love You” with Dolly Parton, Buck has received numerous awards. Buck composed many of the instrumentals for his award winning albums.

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Buck Trent brings his high energy Country Christmas show to the Texas Opry Theater on December 12th at 3pm. Katie Lynn and Kenny Parrott will accompany him and the Texas Opry band The Amazing Made in Texas Show Time Band will back them all up. The Opry’s famous Fiddle man Dale Morris Jr. will take Bruce Hoffman’s place since Bruce will be performing with Mel Tillis that weekend elsewhere.

But that is A-OK because Dale was Ray Price’s fiddler for 15 years before his passing so we all know that there won’t be any lapse in “fiddle playing’ round here!”

Tickets are on sale now for reserved seats by calling 817-341-1000 or at www.texasoprytheater.com As Buck says, “ OH, YEAH! UH, HUH!”

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Activities contact the Historic Granbury Merchants Association at 682936-4550 or go to www.granburycandlelighttour.com. You may also purchase tickets, through the weekend of the event, at Red on the Square.

The Springtown Legends Museum will host the Annual Christmas Tour of Homes on Saturday,

December 5th, with the proceeds benefitting the museum.

The tour will begin at the Museum located at 839 North Main Street in Springtown and will feature the beautiful and historic homes of the area. Tickets can be purchased at the Springtown Chamber of Commerce and a variety of local businesses. Check out the Springtown Chamber of Commerce website for more information.

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The Parker County Heritage Society will host its 34th Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes on

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ing in the Holidays by attending one of the home tours being held throughout our community this season. Area homeowners will, once again, open their beautifully decorated historic homes for visitors to view and a variety of historically significant churches and venues will also be featured.

Saturday, December 12 from 2 to 8p.m. This year’s tour will feature homes, churches, and buildings left by the pioneers of Parker County including: a home that is currently undergoing renovation, a beautiful colonial that was cut in half and moved, and the much talked about “Black Victorian” home. Beautiful Chandor Gardens, all dressed up for the holiday season, will also be featured as a special free treat to round off your day of touring. Tickets for all other tour homes and sites can be purchased through the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce, the Doss Heritage and Cultural Center or on the Heritage Society website, www.parkercountyheritagesociety.com .

Mark your calendar and make plans to check out the amazing variety of homes and businesses decked out for the holidays in their finest …you’ll be glad you did!

Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th brings us Granbury’s Candlelight Tour. The community bands together in an assemblage of lights, carols, Christmas treats and carriage rides along with the tour of private homes. Between volunteer docents and the homeowners themselves, a story unfolds of each home’s rich and unique history as visitors enjoy the festivities. While many of the homes and sites are located just off the Granbury Square, the tour requires a good bit of walking so wear your most comfortable footwear and visit Granbury to explore the wonder of Texas history and the holiday spirit, one step at a time. For tickets and more information 12 - My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine

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Activities to select eligible families.”

Thus, Dream Day was born. Local children battling medical adversity in the company of their families are hosted at Fossil Rim for a day with fun and happiness being primary goals. This year, it’s set for Friday, Dec. 4.

GRAN“It began as a BURY partnership between Fossil Rim, LDL and here’s just something about the HOTEL/MOTEL Best Western Glen Rose Medical Center (GRMC),” atmosphere at Fossil Rim Wildlife Dr said. “Since then, Dinosaur Center that makes it a venue to1517 N. Plaza Condy Granbury, TXValley 76048 State Park joined as an in-kind facilitate cherished memories.

817-573-4239sponsor. Now, we’re happy Dr. Mike In 2007, Dr. Pat Condy, Fossil Rim 44579@hotel.bestwestern.com Jones has joined us as a new sponsor this executive director, decided it was time to capitalize on that notion.

Classic Inn year because he wants to help us make a difference “I was visiting a zoo, and I noticed some 1209 North Plaza Drive for these children.”

Granbury, TXCondy 76048 said December was selected as hospital buses and ambulances,” Condy 817-573-8874 the month for Dream Day because Fossil said. “I found out it was an annual event for hamandshivam@yahoo.com Rim wants to provide a “Christmas children from the hospital to come enjoy all atmosphere.” On that note, a couple of sorts of things. That got me thinking about Comfort Suites Fossil how Fossil Rim could do something 903 likeHarbor Lakes Dr.Rim volunteers ensure that Santa Mrs. Claus show up on the big day. that. I found out we would need helpGranbury, from TXand 76048 the LDL (Educational Resource) Foundation 817-579-5559While the children in question are the guests of honor, Condy pointed out gm.txb14@choicehotles.com that the objective is to provide a special experience for each and every family Daysmember.

Inn 1201 N. Plaza Drive “We invite the county judge, mayor, Granbury, TX 76048 county commissioner, fire department and the sheriff,” he said. “On occasion, the fire department has brought a fire engine out for the kids to check out. They all greet the families as they arrive that morning.”

The adventure begins with a private tour of Fossil Rim, followed by a luncheon in the This young lady experienced Dream Day for the first Christmas-themed glass-walled pavilion at time in 2012, and her second adventure at Fossil Rim the Foothills Safari Camp. Each child gets

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to enjoy some of his or her favorite foods.

“Every family member gets a bag of Christmas presents,” Condy said. “We donate items from our Nature Store, as do local businesses. After lunch, the children make enrichment toys for the birds at the Children’s Animal Center and watch the birds enjoy them.”

Condy mentioned that, if needed, GRMC will provide a nurse for the day.

This year, there will be three young special guests in attendance with their families.

Lynn Rogers, Fossil Rim development coordinator, shared some details of what these courageous children have been battling.

There is a 15-year-old repeat honoree from Glen Rose who has rheumatoid arthritis and pseudotumor cerebri, which involves symptoms mimicking a brain tumor. She first experienced all that is Dream Day in 2012.

The second child is a three-year-old from Glen Rose and the granddaughter of a person who has helped coordinate the selection of previous honorees. She is contending with severe arthritis.

The third youth is a three-year-old boy from Granbury. He is fighting juvenile myositis, a rare and life-threatening autoimmune disease.

“We strive to be good citizens in the Somervell County community, and this event is part of those efforts,” Condy said.

this December promises plenty more smiles.

Somervell County Day means full stomachs, free admission Sometimes, an event manages to benefit everyone involved. Such is the case with Somervell County Day, set for Saturday, Dec. 5 at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. It has become a tradition that now falls one day after Fossil Rim’s Dream Day event.

“If you live or work in Somervell County, just bring an item that somehow verifies either residence or employment along with two nonperishable food items per person,” said Warren Lewis, Fossil Rim marketing director. “You’ll be granted free access to the park that day so you can take the Scenic Wildlife Drive.”

At day’s end, the food collected is loaded onto a truck and taken directly to Somervell County Food Bank. In the spirit of Christmas, there’s a prevailing theme of generosity. “We get support from the people of Somervell County in a lot of different ways, such as people donating to us, referring others to visit or even volunteering,” Lewis said. “This is a way to show our appreciation.”

A holiday photo op will be on the table, as Santa and his elf will be on hand at the Admission Office. Mrs. Claus might even make an appearance. A couple of cans of soup for someone who needs it, paving the way to handfeed a giraffe for free, what could be better?

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CALENDAROF OFEVENTS EVENTSDECEMBER OCTOBER CALENDAR Granbury Historic Railroad Depot 109 Ewell St., Granbury 1-4 pm Monday-Saturday 817-573-2557 Free

A place to have fun Open Every Day

Chandor Gardens 711 W. Lee Ave., Weatherford Mon – Fri 9 am-5 pm 817-613-1700 Sat 9 am-3 pm & Sun 12-4 pm

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

Clark Botanical Gardens 567 Maddux Rd., Weatherford Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm 942-682-4856

Hood County Jail Museum 208 N Crockett St Granbury Fri, Sat, Sun 1 pm – 4 pm 817-573-5135

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

Museum of the Americas-Weatherford 216 Fort Worth Highway Tues-Fri 10am-5pm Saturday 11 am-4 pm CLOSED Dec. 24-Jan 31

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 254-897-2960 2155 County Road 2008, Glen Rose CLOSED Dec. 24 & 25 8:30 am – 3:29 pm Every Day

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

Somervell County Museum 101 Vernon St., Glen Rose 11 am-4 pm Wednesday-Saturday 254-898-0640 Free US Veterans Museum of Granbury 601 N. Thorp Springs Road 10 am – 4 pm Tues-Sat 817-578-3288

Museums/Cultural

Barnard’s Mill & Art Museum 307 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose 10-5 Saturday & 1-5 Sunday 254-897-7494

Yeats-Duke 1858 Working Museum 214 N Crockett St., Granbury Demonstrations from 2 – 4 pm 10 – 5 pm Friday & Saturday 817-707-1012

Bridge Street History Center 319 E Bridge St., Granbury 1-4 pm Saturdays 817-573-8810 Free

Live Theatre Big City Music Revue Granbury Live Theater 114 N Crockett St ’Tis the Season: A Classic Christmas Celebration December 5,12,19 at 3 and 7 pm Dec. 18 Link Union: An Evening of The Sounds of Christmas 855-823-5550

Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose Thurs, Fri, Sat 10 am – 4 pm 254-897-3200 Langdon Center Gordon House Gallery 308 E Pearl St., Granbury Monday-Saturday 10 am – 4 pm 817-279-1164

Granbury Theatre Company presents: Mary Poppins December 1-23 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

Doss Heritage Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr, Weatherford “When Cowboys Gather” thru Dec 2015 Tuesday – Saturday 10 am till 5 pm Thursday 10 am till 8 pm 817-599-6168 Free Granbury Dollhouse Museum 421 East Bridge St., Granbury Sat 10 am-4 pm Sun 1-4 pm 817-894-5194 Photos by Shad Ramsey | December 2014 16 - My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine

The Texas Opry Theater 319 York Ave., Weatherford Dec. 12-Buck Trent Country Music Show 3 pm 817-341-1000

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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

Theatre Off the Square presents: A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas - December 4-20 114 N Denton St., Weatherford Fri & Sat 8 pm Sun 2 pm 817-341-8687 (817-341-TOTS)

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

Wineries/Breweries

Barking Rocks Winery 1919 Allen Dr., Granbury Fri & Sat 12-5 pm Music—1st Fridays 817-579-0007

Monday through Thursday

Gym-Kat Sports Center-Granbury Open Jump-every last Sunday of the month - Open to non-members M&W 9am-7pm Tu&Th 12:30-3:30 pm 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd 817-573-2006

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

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

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 Revolver Brewing 5650 Matlock Rd., Granbury Saturday Tour Event 12 – 3 pm Music, Beer & Tour 817-736-8034

Tuesday and Thursday

YOGA at Chandor Gardens 5:30pm 711 W. Lee Avenue, Weatherford

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

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

The Winery at Pemberton Cellars 3500 Lipan Hwy, Granbury 12-7 pm Sat 817-408-0473 Music: Check Facebook Pemberton-Cellars /1963402563800457

Thursday

Senior Center-Granbury Dance w/live entertainment 501 S. Moore 817-573-5533

Thursday & Saturday

Libraries

Karaoke at VFW Post #7835 1st & 3rd Saturdays 8-12 pm Every Thursday 8-11 pm 3670 W Hwy 377, Granbury 817-579-1922

East Parker County Library 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo Tues-Fri 10am-6 pm Sat 10 am-1 pm 817-441-6545 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 Somervell County Library 108 Allen Dr., Glen Rose 254-897-4582

Friday

East Parker County Library Storytime for 2-5 yr olds 201 FM 1187 North, Aledo 10:30 am 817-441-6545

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Gym Kat Sports Center-Granbury 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd Friday Fun Night 7-10 pm $10/person; $1 concessions

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Santa Cops-Granbury Benefits Kids Armor of Hope Portion of proceeds provide Christmas for at-risk kids in Hood County Raffle items include YETI cooler 5-7 pm at Chick-Fil-A

Somervell County Citizen’s Center 209 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose Country & Western Dance 2nd & 4th Fridays December 11—Michael Cote 7-9:30 pm 254-897-2139

Christmas Painting Party GymKats – Granbury 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd. 5:30-7:30 pm 817-573-2006

Uptown Arts The Fun of Art! Art classes-2nd & 4th Friday 401 Cleveland Rd., Granbury 682-936-2581

3rd-6th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose North TX Arabian Horse Show 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

Saturday

Parker Paws Pet Adoption Petsmart IH 20, Exit 408-Weatherford 11 am – 2 pm 817-694-5718

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1st

Rio Brazos Star Party Acton Nature Center 6900 Smoky Hill Ct., Granbury Bring your own chairs 7-11 pm If there are too many clouds, we will try again on Dec. 5

Opera Guild-Granbury DeCordova Bend Country Club Granbury High School Acapella group 10:30 am 682-936-9572 Mary Churchman Jewelry Trunk Sale Noon – 3 pm

Barking Rocks-Granbury 1919 Allen Court Music: DeAnna Wendolyn 7-11 pm 817-579-0007

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Jackpot 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd Museum of the Americas-Weatherford Nativities from Hilde Horchler 10am-5 pm

4th-5th

Granbury-A Candlelight Tour 5–9 pm Friday; 12-9 pm Saturday 682-936-4550

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4th-6th

Parker Paws-Weatherford Angel Tree Donations accepted at: BBVA Compass Bank on Santa Fe Kwik Kar-Hudson Oaks & Aledo PetsWest in Aledo Santa Paws Workshop 105 Eureka St. Thurs.,Fri.,Sat. 10 am-5 pm 817-694-5718

First Monday Trade DaysWeatherford Corner of Santa Fe Dr and Hwy 80/180 9 am – 4 pm 817-598-4351

4th-13th

Away in a Manger – Granbury Nativity Displays Langdon Center Music Hall 308 E Pearl St. Fri. 5-9 pm Sat. 10am-9 pm Sun. 12-6 pm Mon-Thurs. 2-6 pm

1st-31st

High Tea, with a Twist Christina’s Bistro-Granbury 110 N. Houston St. 2 pm 817-579-1707 Monday-Saturday

5th

Clark Gardens-Weatherford Garden a Glow Dec. 2 last day to purchase tickets 6-10 pm 940-682-4856

3rd

Granbury Newcomers luncheon Entertainment-The Judge & Jury Pecan Plantation Country Club 9:30 am 817-579-2637 Photos by Shad Ramsey | December 2014 18 - My Hometowns Texas Cultural & Entertainment Magazine

Santa Claus greets children Camp El Tesoro 7710 Fall Creek Hwy., Granbury

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Annual Christmas Tour of Homes Hosted by Legends Museum 839 N Main St., Springtown 10 am-5:30 pm 817-220-7828

Photos, hayride,archery,crafts 8-11 am 817-806-5451 Painting with a Purpose (Twist) Benefiting Hood County Christmas for Children 7-9 pm 817-776-4114

Acton Nature Center – Acton 6900 Smokey Hill Ct. 1st Saturday Bird Walk-FREE 7 am 817-326-6005

Christmas on The Square-Weatherford Shopping, entertainment & Santa 11 am-4 pm 817-596-3801

Creation Evidence Museum 3102 FM 205, Glen Rose “Wonders of Creation…God among Men” 11 am & 2 pm 254-897-3200

Cookies with Mrs. Claus Short Chef Creations 120 College Ave., Weatherford 11 am-4 pm 817-901-4442

5th-6th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Whipp Farm Gun Show 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

Auctions Plus On-site Antique Station-Bluff Dale 28550 Hwy 377 10 am-5 pm 817-312-9489

6th-7th

Granbury Civic Chorus Holiday Concert 12:30 pm First Presbyterian Church 202 W. Pearl St., Granbury

Boot Campaign benefitting Christmas for Children-Granbury Granbury Volunteer Fire Dept On the Square, at Walmart, HEB & Kroger 10 am-3:30 pm 817-618-3227

Christmas Tyme in Aledo Arts & Crafts Fair, Santa, reindeer, wagon rides, snow hill, entertainment,Toys for Tots 5-9 pm

6th-8th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose BBR Barrel Race 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

Cowboy Santa Pictures at Christmas on the Tracks Peacock’s Feed & Supply Raising funds for CASA 122 W Water St., Weatherford 11 am-3 pm 817-304-7265

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Granbury Civic Chorus Holiday Concert 7 pm Acton United Methodist Church 3343 Fall Creek Hwy., Acton

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Relief Sculpture Workshop Reservations required 9 am-4 pm 254-897-2960

8th

Weatherford Chamber Christmas Mixer Southwest Volkswagen Donate new, unwrapped toys for Angel Tree / 4:30-6 pm 2951 Fort Worth Hwy.

Holiday Around the Rim-Glen Rose Sunset Safari Dinner & Tour Fossil Rim Wildlife Center 2155 County Road 2008 5 – 9pm 254-897-2960 Reservations Required

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Jackpot 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

Toy Drive & Car Show-Granbury Thomas Myers 22nd Annual Bring an unwrapped toy to Classic Chevrolet Hwy. 377 10 am-2 pm Burgers, hotdogs, & drinks

10th

Sons of the Pioneers-Log Cabin Concert Doss Heritage & Culture Center 1400 Texas Dr., Weatherford 7 pm 817-599-6168

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cross Timbers Cowboy Christmas 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 7-9 pm 940-328-1171 ext 222 Photos by Shad Ramsey | December 2014 www.myhometownstexas.com

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Pecan Plantation Woman’s Club 2015 Christmas Tour of Homes Tour Come & Go 10 am-4 pm Santa’s Workshop & Bakery 8 am-3 pm Wine & Dine at the Clubhouse Brunch or Dinner Package 817-894-7590

11th

Melody Belles present “Sing Joy” $15/person De Cordova Country Club 10:30 am 817-326-2381 D’Vine Wine-Granbury 107 E Bridge St. Music, Massage & Merlot 7-11 pm 817-573-7200

11th-12th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Dino Valley Jackpot Show 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509

12th

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Cross Timbers Bird Walk 10am-12 pm Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk 2-4 pm 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 940-328-1171 ext 222 Christmas Market Place at Holland Lake Holland Lake Nursing Home 1201 Holland Lake Dr., Weatherford 10am-4 pm 817-598-0160 Dinosaur Valley State Park Christmas is for the Birds Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 2-4 pm 254-897-4588 Parker Paws Pet Photos with Santa Santa Paws Workshop 105 Eureka St., Weatherford 11 am-4 pm 817-694-5718 Glen Rose Lighted Christmas Parade On the Square 6 pm 254-396-1819 Chandor Gardens Annual Holiday Open House Choirs & musicians entertain all day 2-8 pm Santa 3-6 pm Girl’s Night Out-Granbury On the Square 5- 8 pm 817-579-5299

Christmas Concert on the Square Historic Granbury Square 6:30 pm

13th

Spaghetti Lunch Holiday Fundraiser Fairfield Inn & Suites 175 Alford Dr., Weatherford Proceeds benefit CASA Bring unwrapped toys 1-4 pm 817-599-4040

14th

Dinosaur Valley State Park Campfire Stories & S’mores Park Rd 59, Glen Rose 6-7 pm 254-897-4588 Oakdale Park-Glen Rose Mike Calaway Christmas Concert Acton Nature Center 3rd Saturday Workday 6900 Smokey Hill Ct., Granbury 7 am to ?? 817-326-6005

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center-Glen Rose Birding: Beak to the Basics Homeschool Event 10 am-3 pm 254-897-2960

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Kid’s Wilderness Survival 100 Park Rd 71, Mineral Wells 2-4:30 pm 940-328-1171 x227

Brazos Chamber Orchestra The Sounds of Christmas Granbury First United Methodist Church 7:30 pm 301 Loop 567

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Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose Expo Barrel Jackpot 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd.

254-897-4509 D’Vine Wine-Granbury 107 E Bridge St. Corks & Canvas painting class 6-8 pm 817-573-7200

18th-19th

Paluxy River Bluegrass Jam Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 201 NE Vernon All Day FREE 254-897-2272

19th

Somervell County Expo-Glen Rose B.R.A.T. Barrel Race 202 Bo Gibbs Blvd./ 254-897-4509 Parker Paws Pet Photos with Santa Santa Paws Workshop 105 Eureka St., Weatherford 11 am-4 pm 817-694-5718 Saddle Bags BBQ Trade Daze- Granbury 3636 Hwy 377 S 817-579-7200 Something is Brewin’ Tea Party With Mary Poppins At Celebration Hall Historic Granbury Square Tickets at: Lakegranburyliving.com/ tea / 11:30-1:30

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Last Saturday Gallery Night On the Square-Granbury 5-8 pm 817-579-7733

27th

Open Jump-last Sunday each month Gym-Kat Sports Center-Granbury 545 Holly Hills Cemetery Rd 1-6 pm 817-573-2006

29th

History Alive!

Doss Drive In Farewell Fun Doss Heritage & Culture CtrWeatherford 10:30 am 817-599-6168

31st & Jan 2, 2016 The Rat Pack: A Live Tribute!

Granbury Opera House 31st-6 & 9:30 pm 2 shows 2nd – 7:30 pm 817-579-0952

Upcoming Events

January 1st Texas Opry Theater-Weatherford Elvis tribute artist-Donny Edwards 6 pm Auctions Plus-Cresson 9504 E Hwy 377 10 am 817-312-9489 Lake Mineral Wells State Park 1st Day Hikes 10-12 & 2-4

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Shopping Sunday of each month, at the Hwy 377 location, Arrow Feed hosts the Low Cost Vaccine Clinic from 11-4. And, if you check out the website you’ll find some coupons and special offers like December’s special is Circle J Firepits are $50.00 off and Traeger Grills are $50.00 of plus a free bag of wood pellets.

They are also Yeti dealers, a great gift for Christmas.

Health Nutts - is a health food store that sells nutritional/

New 2 U- Open 7-days a week and

accepts merchandise for consignment on Tue-Wed-Thurs, between 11-3.

The new Christmas décor store has blowout prices for the holidays. They are also a Toys-for-Tots donation center and will accept toys up till December 6th. New 2 U is also an official dealer for U-Haul rentals.

Outlaw Trading Post- Auctioning

Arrow Feed and Ranch-has

two locations to better serve their customers. Services include trailer rentals, feed delivery, and trailer repairs. Family owned and operated, with experts in dog food and health, feed consultants, animal health, and lawn and gardens. They feature quality brands of pet food like, Science Diet, Diamond and Blue, just to name a few. The second

New 2 U – 311 Western Hills Trail, Granbury Mon-Sat 9-5; Sun 12-4

Outlaw Trading Post – 2535 W. Hwy 377, Granbury Mon-Fi 9-6; Sat 9-3

Arrow Feed and Ranch -

#1 2031 Hwy 377, Granbury - Mon-Sat 8-6; Sun 11-5 #2 1301 W. Pearl St., Granbury - Mon-Fri 8-6; closed Sat-Sun

Health Nutts – 3135 Fall Creek Hwy, Granbury Mon-9-6; Sat 10-4 By: Marie Valden

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new and used firearms and selling Ranch Raised Beef from the Deep Rock Cattle Company. You will also find feed, hay, tack, saddles, home décor, antiques, lawn furniture/garden décor and oh so much more. Outlaws Trading Post will extend store hours,

after Black Friday, staying open till 7 p.m. and will be open on Sundays, 12-5. Ed & Cathy Harmon said, “Love this place - great stuff, great prices! If you haven’t been there you need to go.”

organic food, vitamins, gluten & soy free, Kosher, raw honey and beauty products from Annemarie Borlind. Friend them on Facebook so you get reminders and won’t miss out on Terrific Tuesdays when everything in the store, except special orders, is marked down by 20%. Buy local and eat fresh.

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Shopping

The Shoppes at Cheerful Village

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ig changes are on the horizon for Cheerful Heart Gifts and Boutique in Granbury, says owner, Renee Wilson. Back in May of this year, we completely changed the format of our Glen Rose location! It is now a Boutiquey Co-op shopping “mall” with over 40 shops under 1 roof! We took it from 4,000 to 8,000 square feet and have been marketing it as a destination stop on the 67 corridor between the hill country and the metroplex area. Not only did we double the size of the store, we also increased the variety of goods and products. Our Glen Rose destination store is a host to a vast array of shops.

“HER”. Vintage and Shabby Chic furniture, repurposed “junk”, handcrafted jewelry, art, embroidered pillows, personalized items, food items, gift baskets, and metal art to name a few….There’s home décor for the farm house to the vintage cottage.

Homemade soaps, bath and body items, garden gifts, candles, inspirational novelties, bridal needs, children’s gifts and of course a multiplicity of apparel and accessories, jewelry and shoes! Fun, function, fabulous,

Our vendors and artisans showcase their unique treasures and offerings in vignette settings to create a charming shopping experience. Cheerful Heart is now just one of the “Village Vendors” and has continued to provide the community with unique and trendy gifts and apparel worthy of our “Fun Stuff Girls Love” trademark… but we created lots of room to feature our new shoppe owners! They display their goodies to compliment our craze worthy finds!….

There are booths for “HIM” and booths for

and fashion in shop after shop of “pretties”. It has been so fun watching the store “morph” and transform as each season and holiday approaches! In the spring and summer months Cheerful Village Glen Rose is adding a 1,000 square foot tea room and 3,000 additional square feet of vendors making this destination a 12,000 sq ft shopping extravaganza!

If you haven’t checked out the Glen Rose location yet, it is definitely a “must see” on your list of places to take your family when they come in for the holidays, and a MUST for your holiday shopping! It is a completely different shopping experience from our Granbury location.

So our exciting announcement is that The Shoppes at Cheerful Village is coming to Granbury in February 2016!! We are bringing all our vendors plus a plethora of new ones!! We are adding another 1,200 square feet to the Granbury store to make room for this new “footprint”! We are already leasing and interviewing vendors for our new venture! Anyone interested in being a vendor in the Granbury store for the February 2016 opening can contact Renee at 254-898-3084.

With all this in mind, says Wilson, we will have to liquidate most of the inventory in the Granbury store to do the necessary construction to accommodate all the new vendors, so be watching for huge sales as we get closer to Christmas!!! Our plan, Lord willing, is to have the new Cheerful Village concept store open at our current Granbury location in February.

We have purchased land north of our current location on 377 and will soon be building a larger new store to take our concept to a grander level. The new Cheerful Village will be almost 20,000 square feet and will house a HUGE amount of vendors and merchandise.

The new GIANT Cheerful Village store location is slotted to be ready in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Mention this ad when you visit the Glen Rose location and receive a FREE Tyler auto glam for your car or a FREE votive Tyler Candle.

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Music/Nightlife Live Music Venues 1st

Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6 pm Songbird Jones

Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury Open Mic Night hosted by The Band James A’marie 7-10 pm

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4th

Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Pothole

Wild Country 207 Western Hills Trl 817-573-2529

Wild Country-Granbury 8 pm Mike Stanley Band

Godley Big Daddy’s Saloon 8837 Hwy 171 | 817-389-2224

GLEN ROSE Boot Scootin’ Country 2869 Hwy 144 South 254-897-2160

Farinas-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie

GRANBURY BARKING ROCKS WINERY 1919 Allen Court 817-579-0007

Loco Coyote Grill 1795 County Rd 1004 254-897-2324

Boozers 211 M & M Ranch Road 817-579-6094 boozersbar.net

WEATHERFORD FIRE OAK GRILL On the Square | Weatherford 114 Austin Ave, 817-598-0400 fireoakgrill.com

Breakwater 1003 White Cliff Rd 817-964-3634 Diamond D’s 3605 Contrary Creek Road 817-573-2100

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

Farinas 202 N Houston St. 817-579-5300

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

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

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

Del Norte Tacos-Godley 7 pm Dave Thomas Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Justin Mason Band Boozers-Granbury 8 pm Trimmier

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Big City Music Revue-Granbury ‘Tis the Season: A Classic Christmas Celebration 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 D’Vine Wine-Granbury 6 pm Cason Edwards Farinas-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon Chucho Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm Cami Maki

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Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Adam Hood & Phil Hamilton Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury Open Mic Night hosted by The Band James A’marie 7-10 pm www.myhometownstexas.com

Wild Country-Granbury 9 pm Grant Gilbert

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm 3 Fools on 3 Stools

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Jack’s Roadhouse-Santo 8 pm Grant Gilbert Big City Music Revue-Granbury ‘Tis the Season: A Classic Christmas Celebration 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Trimmier The Texas Opry Theater 3 pm Buck Trent Country Music Show Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Tom McElvain & the Dirty Pesos Farinas-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon K. Phillips & The Concho Pearls

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Barking Rocks Winery-Granbury 7 pm DeAnna Wendolyn ALEDO Slice the Pizza Spot 9650 E Bankhead Hwy 817-441-1466

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Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7 pm Steve Helms Band

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Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Randy Brown & Matt Hillyer New River-Weatherford 6 pm David Tribble Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury Open Mic Night hosted by The Band James A’marie 7-10 pm

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Music/Nightlife 18th

Big City Music Revue-Granbury Link Union: An Evening of the Sounds of Christmas 7 pm 855-823-5550 Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Band of Brothers Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Mike Stanley

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Farinas-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 Erick Willis Band Big City Music Revue-Granbury ‘Tis the Season: A Classic Christmas Celebration 3 & 7 pm 855-823-5550 Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Proper Villains The Greenwood Saloon-Bluff Dale 8 pm Brady Hulsey Band 9 pm Mike Daniels Band Oakdale Park-Glen Rose 8 pm Mike Calaway Wild Country-Granbury 8 pm Will-O-Creek Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon Charlie Crockett & The Blues Drifters

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22nd

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 pm Randy Brown & Jamie Richards

Fire Oak Grill-Weatherford 6 pm Casey Thompson Band Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury Open Mic Night hosted by The Band James A’marie 7-10 pm

26th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 Casey Thompson Band Greenwood Saloon-Bluff Dale 9 pm Rocky Lott Band Revolver Brewing-Granbury 12 noon Farinas-Granbury 6-9 pm The Band James A’marie

29th

Railhead BBQ-Aledo 7:30 Randy Brown & Deryl Dodd Breakwater Bar & Grill-Granbury Open Mic Night hosted by The Band James A’marie 7-10 pm

31st

VFW Post 7835-Granbury 7 pm The Eagle Rare Band Boozers-Granbury 9 pm Tungsten Wake Wild Country-Granbury 9 pm Rocky Lott Band

January 1, 2016

The Texas Opry Theater Elvis Tribute with Donny Edwards 6 pm 817-341-1000

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Holiday Dining Christina’s Boutique & Bistro offers a “High Tea, with

A Twist” all year round, not just for the holidays. It’s a great way to spend a few hours after shopping. High tea refers to the English way of doing things with clotted cream, scones and lemon curd served alongside a choice of 7 different teas served in matching teapots. The cost of high tea is $24.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Groups are welcome and like the English, there are rules. You must make reservations at least three days in advance and there is a 48-hour cancellation policy. Seating is 2-3 pm, Monday through Saturday.

Everything is made from scratch by the new owners Gary Folger and his wife’s specifications. They bought the restaurant in June and have been working hard to get the menu ready for dinner service. Gary said, “It’s been a work in progress, revamping the menu and now we’re a 100% made from scratch kitchen.” The long awaited dinner service begins on December 2, from 4-7. Regular dinner hours will be Wed-Sat 4-7. A New Year’s Eve dinner is in the planning also. Make your reservations soon!

Ketzler’s greets the holiday season in a traditionally German

fashion with Glühwein. German Glühwein is a delicious blend of crystallized ginger root, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, lemon and orange peels. The recipe, like wassail, is made with red wine, or juice. They will continue to have live, traditional, German folk music every weekend, so you can get your polka on through the holidays.

Farina’s Winery & Café – as you’d expect there is a lot going on at Farina’s. You can expect their usual, happy hours Monday through Friday 4-6:30 pm, live music Friday and Saturday 6-9. New Year’s Eve they will host a party that last year proved

to be note worthy, so make your reservation soon. This year there will be live music from 7-9 then Karaoke from 9-12. The kitchen will close New Year’s Eve at 10 but the bar will remain open till midnight.

Regular hours will resume on New Year’s Day.

Eighteen Ninety Grille, Lounge and Marketplace

– As the name implies, Eighteen Ninety has expanded to the delight of the locals. They offer the usual amazing food and superb wine in a quiet, comforting atmosphere and now they offer even more that can help you check off your Christmas list. At the Marketplace you can purchase unique items like gourmet foods, specialty oils & vinegars, spices from all over the world and wine. With recent accolades from Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 2015, DFW Diner’s Choice winner for Best Overall and the 2015 TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, you would do well to utilize their services to cater or host your holiday event; to book a gathering contact Jason Emerson at info@eighteenninety.com. To make a reservation for dinner you can call them directly or contact OpenTable. Bon Appetite!

Fire Oak Grill in Weatherford will be closed Thursday - Monday,

December 24-28 and reopen on Tuesday, the 29th with their regular dinner service. You can still hear live music on Thursdays, in the bar, from 6:30-9:30. Chef Eric Hunter, one of the finalists in the Fort Worth, Texas Magazine Top Chef Competition will be offering a set menu for New Year’s Eve, reservations are required and will be going fast. The focus is on traditional Texas cuisine inspired by locally grown produce such as Parker County Peaches and Pecans.

Fish Creek Restaurant and Bar, owned by Joe Lane,

will continue to sell their wildly popular Cajun deep fried turkeys for Christmas. Thanksgiving week was a success. They filled over 100 orders, so get your order in soon for Christmas. Executive Chef, Jordan Ray, told me they plan to be open New Years Eve till midnight.

Reservations are needed as they fill up fast and they will return to regular hours on New Year’s Day. Christina’s Boutique and Bistro – 125 E. State Loop 426 Granbury, 76048 817-579-1707 Mon-Thurs 10-6; Fri 10-8 begins 11/27; Sat 10-8 begins 11/28; Sun 11:30-5 Ketzler’s – 101 E. Pearl St. Granbury, 76048 682-936-2777 WedThurs 11-8 Thanksgiving hours may differ; Fri 11-9 Black Friday hours may differ; Sat 11-9 Sun 12-8 Closed Mon-Tuesday.

Farina’s Wine Bar and Café – 202 N. Houston St. Granbury, 76048 817-579-5300 Mon-Thurs 11-9; Fri-Sat 11-10; Sun 11-8 Closed Christmas day

Fire Oak Grill – 114 Austin Ave. Weatherford, 76086 817-598-0400 Lunch Tues-Fri 11:30-2 pm; Dinner Tues-Thur 5:00-9:00; Fri-Sat 5-10 Closed for Christmas Dec 22-25 Will re-open for dinner Thurs. December 26th 5:00 pm Fish Creek – 4899 Interstate 20 Frontage Rd., Weatherford, 76087 817-441-1746 Mon-Thurs 11-9; Fri-11-10 (Black Friday, may change); Sat 12-10 Sun 11-9

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DINING

Eighteen Ninety – 115 E. Pearl Street Granbury, 76048 817-533-3400 Tues-Thurs 5:30-9 | Fri-Sat 5:30-10:00

Dining LOCAL DINING LISTING 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

HOOD/SOMERVELL COUNTY GRANBURY

DINING ON THE SQUARE BABE’S CHICKEN HOUSE W. Pearl St. | 817-573-9777 The Back Porch Sports Bar 3132 Fall Creek Hwy. 817-326-8200 Breakwater 1003 White Cliff Rd. 817-964-3634 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

DINING

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

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

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

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

GOLDEN CHICK Hwy. 4 in Acton | 817-326-2007 Hilltop Home Cooking Cafe 745 Bluebonnet Dr. | 817-964-3488 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

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

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

PAPA JOHN’S 726 E HWY 377 | 817-579-1220

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

AMERICAN (off the square) GREAT AMERICAN GRILL Inside Hilton 635 E. Pearl St. | 817-579-3807

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

NIZZA PIZZA PASTA & SUBS 2200 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-7575

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

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

HOFFBRAU STEAKHOUSE 315 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-776-4982

LITTLE CAESARS 1421 S. Morgan | 817-573-1411

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

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

GRUMPS BURGERS 3503 E. Hwy. 377 | 817-573-5000

ITALIAN JOE’S PASTA & PIZZA 512 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-5637

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

GARCIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1840 Camp Crucis Ct. | 817 573-4920 FUZZY’S TACO SHOP - patio dining 115 W. Pearl St. | 817-579-8226 JJ’s Mexican Food 515 W. Bridge St. | 682-936-4152 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

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 El Patio Del Sabor Specialty Treats & Sweets 110 Barnard 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 HAPPY HIPPO - GOURMET COFFEE 608 SW Big Bend Trail | 254-898-0181 HappyHippoCoffee.com 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

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

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

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

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

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

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop 102-C Walnut | 254-396-0767

CHINA CAFE BUFFET 1491 S. Morgan St.| 817-579-7888

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

MIYAKO 715 Autumn Ridge Dr. |817-579-8668

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

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

SUNSHINE DONUTS Hwy. 67 | 254-897-2827

GLEN ROSE

Tacote 503 SW Big Bend Trl 254-897-1278

BARNARD STREET BAKERY 1110 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-897-3324 THE BAYOU Cajun/Creole Seafood 539 NE Big Bend Tr. | 254-898-0322 BIG CUP EATERY Mexican & American Hwy. 67 & 56 | 254-897-3841

BLUFF DALE DINING

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

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ALEDO

Holy Grounds Coffee Haus and GIFT’S 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 Joe’s Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant 311 S Fm 1187 Ste 200 817-441-2960 Maria Bonita 100 S. Front St. | 817-441-1652

Howell’s Western Cafe 401 W Highway 199 | 817-220-7915 Rancho Nuevo 466 E. Hwy 199 | 817-523-2288 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 Antonio’s Mexicana Restaurant 1900 Santa Fe Dr. | 817-594-6183

Slice the Pizza Spot 9650 E Bankhead Hwy 817-441-1466

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

The Bearcat 421 FM 1187 N | 817-441-8981

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

BROCK / MILLSAP

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

Brock Junction 7458 W I-20 | 817-594-6626 Brazos River Catfish Café’ 10771 W I-20 | 817-596-2994 Brazosrivercatfishcafe.com

Godley

Big Daddy’s Pizza & Saloon 8837 Hwy 171 | 817-389-2224

HUDSON OAKS

BIG BURGER 3322 FORT WORTH HWY 817-374-4965 Crave Frozen Yogurt 200 S Oakridge Dr. | 817-598-9090

Big John’s Burgers & Beer 105 College Avenue | 817-999-8932 Blind Horse Saloon 1886 Mineral Wells Hwy 817-599-6501 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 Chicken Express 1711 Bethel Rd. | 817-598-1555

R & K Cafe 3311 Fort Worth Hwy 817-594-7701

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

SPRINGTOWN

China Harbor 1810 Main St. | 817-598-0061

B & B Burgers 104 S Main St | 817-523-7520

Cotton Patch Cafe 1964 S Main St | 817-599-0706

Cedar Village Ice Cream Parlor 400 E Hwy 199| 817-523-4196

Cracker Barrel 132 E Interstate 20 | 817-598-9070

Chicken Express 502 E Highway 199 |817-523-0009

Crave Frozen Yogurt 1302 S Main St | 817-594-9091

Chinese Express 332 E Highway 199 | 817-523-5225

Downtown Cafe 101 W Church St. | 817-594-8717

El Cerrito 407 Old Springtown Road 817-523-7278

Fire Oak Grill 114 Austin Ave. | 817-598-0400

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Parker County

Dining 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 Indulge catering by Kelli Weddings, office parties, business lunches and breakfast, personal meals 817 374 2697 Joe’s Pasta & Pizza 1115 Fort Worth Hwy Ste 400 817-341-2200 Kincaid’s 220 Adams Dr Ste 290 817-594-7773

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 The Tamale Kid 204 Dennis Rd. | 817-341-8543 Tin Top Cafe 7974 Bethel Rd | 817-598-1222

Logan’s Roadhouse 325 E Interstate 20 | 817-594-5455

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

Malt Shop 2028 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-594-2524

Vintage Grill & Car Museum 202 Ft. Worth Hwy. | 817-594-3750

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wild Mushroom 1917 Martin Dr | 817-599-4935

Ohana Japanese Steak House 126 E Interstate 20 | 817-596-2871

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

Olive Garden 315 E Interstate 20 | 817-599-4207

Yogurt Story 325 Adams Dr Ste 315

On The Border 114 Interstate 20 East 817-594-2174

WILLOW PARK

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

DINING

Skinny’s Hamburgers 504 Palo Pinto St. | 817-594-3101

LA Playa Maya 1445 Fort Worth Hwy | 817-613-8686

Outlaw BBQ 3101 Ranger Hwy Unit B 817-599-3520

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Short Chef Creations 136 College Park Dr. | 817-594-7000 shortchefcreations.com

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 Rosa’s Cafe 28 1920 Martin Dr. | 817-599-5335 Sake Japanese Steakhouse 114 College Park Dr 817-598-5955

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