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infinitieplus Longview BUSINE SS MAGAZINE infinitie NOVEMBER 2019 VOL. 9 NO. 11 FLIP THIS MAGAZINE Forever After Real Estate Mogul JulieWoods Says it is Tapas and Tequila

And "Too Short to Fail" Education By Design Longview

Plus Happy Thanksgiving

And Holiday Must Haves

Plus Brynn Woods

And CHRISTUS Good Shepherd GOLD RUSH

Go-Giver Gala 3: “Tapas and Tequila” to bankroll “Bringing back Teague.” Local Realtor labors with much love

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Julie Woods is truly a woman in love. She loves her work, she loves East Texas, and she loves its people. Her passions motivate her to make the world around her a better place. She finds pleasure and joy in her life and career and has no reservations about working hard to realize her big dreams.

"You often think and do things for 'invisible' people living on the margins. Why?," she asks. "I guess I have never thought about why or how I see those marginalized in our community, but plainly spoken, I do see them and feel compelled to make a difference."

She earns her living in real estate, and her clients are also her friends. She also steers them to each other, spreading her network of beloved acquaintances, and making them into what is essentially a family.

"I love being a 'connector' by combining my desire to make a difference with knowing a lot of different people along a lot of different life walks," she says. "I have gotten to be party to some awesome collaboration." That is not all. Her selfless devotion to those around her led to Woods hosting the upcoming, annual Go-Giver Gala in January. This will be the event's third year. Woods and other planners are already

Julie Woods

well along in preparing for this extravaganza to raise funds for improvements to Highway 80. Monies raised this year are earmarked specifically for the area around Teague Park. By bankrolling the purchase of properties in that district that obstruct the view of Teague Park from motorists on Highway 80, the

"We will have Spanish-infused menus, a Tequila lounge and a live band. It is sure to be a blast." "

- Julie Woods

Gala will provide visibility into this beautiful area. Not only will locals be able to savor a scenic overlook, but it might attract new businesses to the neighborhood. The Spanish-oriented theme for the Gala is "Tapas and Tequila."

"We will have Spanish-infused menus, a Tequila lounge and a live band," she says. "It is sure to be a blast."

The event will be on Saturday, January 11 from 7:00pm to midnight at Maude Cobb Convention Center. For tickets and/or sponsorship information please contact Woods at julie@juliewoodsandassociates.com.

Education by Design Premier Fundraiser:

Education by Design, {EBD} an innovative local after school program recently held its first fund raiser dubbed “Too Short to Fail.” Cole Tomberlain, Chair of Special Events and his Co-chair Tyler Hudson, their families and friends did a superb job. Several EBD Board Members including Municipal Judge Donna B-Habinc clad in Superwoman costume congratulated the winners. Moreover, Dr. Valerie Baxter was on hand to help with the event.

“Too Short to Fail” is Longview’s first Half K event at the Green benefitting Education by Design. The race was indeed Too Short to Fail. Thanks to Chuck Tomberlain of Tomberlain Insurance Company and his Friends; DJ Hazbro, The Smoking Aces Mobile Cigar Lounge and Rotolo's Pizzeria “Too Short to Fail” race de buts in Longview Tyler Hudson

Kevin Hollingsworth David Wise Valerie Baxter and Donna B-Habinc Nishil Patel

Cole Tomberlain and Tommy Balboa

Conner Walters

Erik Dunham aka DJ Hazbro

Andrew Griffith

Jeff Hunt

Cole Tomberlain

Cole Tomberlain

Jordan Alford and Jennifer White

Longview, all of Longview for supporting Education by Design. By the way, there was mega pouring of beer and wine, plus many other fun things.

At 11am, DJ Hazbro called on the runners to fall in line and see if they have what it takes to survive Longview's very first Half K.

At 11:30am teams of 4 runners stationed themselves at each quarter for a relay style race. Each member was required to chug a beer (or Water) before their team member can take off. The last leg "Flipped Cup" their way to the winners’ circle. Cole Tomberlain won 1st place in the relay style race. Education by Design thanks all the generous Partners in Education listed on the Sponsor Board.