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Lewisville Area Calendar and Events
Posted by WhosPlayin on 2010/8/28 13:20:00 (117 reads) |
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General Announcements - Lewisville Residents can sign up for online utility billing.
Through Oct 30th - Lewisville Old Town Farmers Market The Old Town Lewisville Farmers Market, a seasonal open-air forum for Denton County and North Texas-grown products, will be open Saturdays from May 15 through Oct. 30 starting at 8 a.m. at Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville.
Calendar of EventsLooking for more family activites? See Family eGuide
August 30th - September 10th - LISD Tax Ratification Election - Early Voting Various locations and times
Read the brochure on the tax rate election.
Friday, September 3rd - High School Football LHS Fighting Farmers vs Carrollton Creekview - Home game, 7:30 p.m. FMHS Jaguars vs McKinney Boyd - Home game, 7:30 p.m. MHS Marauders vs Grapevine - Away, 7:30 p.m.
September 3rd - 5th - 46th Annual Labor Day Rodeo The Lewisville Saddle Club, with sponsorship from the City of Lewisville, will present the 46th Annual Labor Day Rodeo on Sept. 3-5, starting at 8 p.m. nightly, at the Mill Street Arena. Prices are $8 for adults, $6 for children age 6-11, and free for children 5 and under.
Mutton Bustin’ and Junior Barrels competitions will take place Friday and Saturday. Call for entries by Monday, Aug. 30, at 214.534.8440. Entertainment at the event includes PRCA circuit performers Texas Kid Rodney Hayes and The Pony Express.
For more information, visit www.lewisvillesaddleclub.net or call 940.368.2038.
Friday, September 10th - High School Football LHS Fighting Farmers vs Keller Central - Home game, 7:30 p.m. FMHS Jaguars vs Arlington Martin - Away game, 7:30 p.m. MHS Marauders vs Arlington Lamar - Homecoming (Marauder Stadium), 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 11th - Free E-cycling Dropoff; Recycle Your Old Electronics 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church Lewisville
This is a great opportunity to get rid of old computer monitors and televisions, which contain a lot of lead.
Saturday, September 11th - Texas Solar Energy Workshop Sponsored by the City of Bedford. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Where: City of Bedford Library, 805 L. Don Dodson Drive, Bedford, TX 76021 (across from City Hall) The City of Bedford and the Community Affairs Commission will host an information workshop. Guest speakers will discuss solar power for home and business use. Information about the use of solar energy at the new library will also be discussed. No registration is required for this free program. Open to all, including residents of cities other than Bedford. Seating is limited.
September 11th - LLELA Bird Walk 7:30 a.m. -- Join Keith Lockhart as he guides visitors to the best birding locations at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. Some of the best spots are not normally available to the public, outside of a scheduled tour. Birders of all skill levels are welcome, ages 10 and up. There is a $2 program fee for the bird walk, in addition to the regular gate fee ($5/person). Reservations are required; call 972-219-7980. |
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Lewisville Area Calendar and Events
Posted by WhosPlayin on 2010/8/20 20:50:00 (133 reads) |
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General Announcements - Lewisville Residents can sign up for online utility billing.
Through Oct 30th - Lewisville Old Town Farmers Market The Old Town Lewisville Farmers Market, a seasonal open-air forum for Denton County and North Texas-grown products, will be open Saturdays from May 15 through Oct. 30 starting at 8 a.m. at Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville.
Calendar of EventsLooking for more family activites? See Family eGuide
August 20th - 22nd - Highland Village Balloon Fest Highland Village Balloon Fest
Friday, August 20th - High School Football FMHS Jaguars vs Colleyville - Home game, 7:30 p.m. MHS Marauders vs Irving High - Home (Goldsmith), 7:00 p.m.
August 21st - Motorcycle Display at Old Town Farmers Market
Old Town Lewisville will host its weekly Farmers Market at Wayne Ferguson Plaza on Saturday. The Aug. 21 event also will offer a motorcycle display. People's choice voting will be from 9-11:30 a.m., with the winner announced at 11:45 a.m. The winner will receive a prize basket provided by the farmer’s market vendors and a $100 gift card to the Old Town Flying Pig. Registration will take place at the Lewisville Convention & Visitors Booth located at the Farmers Market.
August 21st - September 25th - Visual Art League Exhibitions Visual Art League photography exhibition opens Aug. 21
The Visual Art League of Lewisville will be hosting their first photography exhibition in their front and side galleries. The show, called "Through the Viewfinder," is a collaboration of photographic art by six different photographers.
The members show will feature art but no photography, entitled, "No Camera's Allowed." The judge for this show will be Thomas Smith, Branch Manager of Point Bank in Lewisville. Opening reception for both shows will be on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 7-9 p.m. The new show will run through Sept. 25.
August 23rd - Lewisville ISD - 2010/2011 School Year Resumes Please remember school zones and drive carefully.
Friday, August 27th - High School Football LHS Fighting Farmers vs Grand Prairie - Away game, 7:30 p.m. FMHS Jaguars vs Dallas Jesuit - Home game, 7:30 p.m. MHS Marauders* vs Garland - Away (Carrollton Standridge), 7:30 p.m. * MHS schedule lists as Aug. 28th - possible mistake
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Lewisville Area Calendar and Events
Posted by WhosPlayin on 2010/7/24 10:10:00 (267 reads) |
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General Announcements - Lewisville Residents can sign up for online utility billing.
May 15th - Oct 30th - Lewisville Old Town Farmers Market The Old Town Lewisville Farmers Market, a seasonal open-air forum for Denton County and North Texas-grown products, will be open Saturdays from May 15 through Oct. 30 starting at 8 a.m. at Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville.
Weatherization grant program now available
Community Services, Inc. has funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to weatherize more than 300 homes in Lewisville and Denton County.
Households within certain income limits and renters living in single family homes may be eligible. Priority will be given to the lowest income, elderly, handicapped individuals and families with children under 6.
Weatherization includes insulation, caulking, patching, weather stripping, and improved energy efficient windows and air conditioning equipment.
For an application or for more information, call 1.800.831.9929, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Calendar of EventsLooking for more family activites? See Family eGuide
July 9th - August 1st - GLCT Presents "Urinetown - The Musical" This hilarious musical tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution takes place in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Tickets: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+) and juniors (18 and younger). Showtimes: Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m., Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. More Information
July 16 - 25th - A.C.T. Presents "Doctor Dolittle" 7 PM on Friday and Saturday, 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday Crawford Center for the Arts 1720 S. Edmonds Ln. Lewisville TX Tickets from $9 - $13 For more information...
July 29th - Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees Meeting LISD Board of Trustees meetings are held in the Board Room of the William T. Bolin Administrative Center, 1565 W. Main St., Lewisville, at 6 p.m.
Official notices of these meetings are posted online at least 72 hours prior to each meeting.
Major Topic: Adopt a Budget for 2010/2011 School Year
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Lewisville Area Calendar and Events
Posted by WhosPlayin on 2010/7/17 13:40:00 (189 reads) |
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General Announcements - Lewisville Residents can sign up for online utility billing.
May 15th - Oct 30th - Lewisville Old Town Farmers Market The Old Town Lewisville Farmers Market, a seasonal open-air forum for Denton County and North Texas-grown products, will be open Saturdays from May 15 through Oct. 30 starting at 8 a.m. at Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville.
KLB offers free light bulbs, announces Yard of Month winners
Keep Lewisville Beautiful has awarded the June resident Yard of the Month winner to landscaped yard located at 983 Regency. The June business Yard of the Month winner is the property of the Lewisville Medical Center, located at 500 W. Main St.
KLB is looking for Yard of the Month nominations for May. Nominees should be identified by address only. All nominations must be in by the 20th of each month. Photos of each property will be displayed on www.keeplewisvillebeautiful.org by the 25th of each month. Votes may be submitted by email, fax or phone from the 25th of each month to the last day of the month. All winners will be posted on the website at the beginning of each month.
Weatherization grant program now available
Community Services, Inc. has funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to weatherize more than 300 homes in Lewisville and Denton County.
Households within certain income limits and renters living in single family homes may be eligible. Priority will be given to the lowest income, elderly, handicapped individuals and families with children under 6.
Weatherization includes insulation, caulking, patching, weather stripping, and improved energy efficient windows and air conditioning equipment.
For an application or for more information, call 1.800.831.9929, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Calendar of EventsLooking for more family activites? See Family eGuide
July 17th - 18th: Friends of Library Used Book Sale The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale will be held Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, at the Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main Street.
Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. New and gently used books, music, movies, audio books, children’s books, and more will be available. There will be more than 10,000 items for sale. On Sunday after 3 p.m., those purchasing a full bag will get another entire bag of items for just $5. Those attending Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. will need to enter the library via the Municipal Annex.
July 9th - August 1st - GLCT Presents "Urinetown - The Musical" This hilarious musical tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution takes place in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Tickets: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+) and juniors (18 and younger). Showtimes: Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m., Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. More Information
July 18 - 23rd - Texas Firefighter Olympics More than 1,500 current and retired firefighters from Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana will converge on Lewisville July 18-23 for the 28th Texas Firefighter Olympics.
Firefighters will engage in a myriad of sports in an attempt to take home gold, including powerlifting, darts, archery, mountain biking, basketball, tennis and more. All contests will take place in the Lewisville area. For a complete list of events, venues and schedules, visit www.texasfirefighterolympics.com.
Special events also are on tap for the week of competition, including a luau on Lewisville Lake Wednesday, July 21, from 6-8 p.m., at Sneaky Pete’s. A Casino Night fundraiser also will be held that evening beginning at 9 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, the host hotel for the event.
July 16 - 25th - A.C.T. Presents "Doctor Dolittle" 7 PM on Friday and Saturday, 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday Crawford Center for the Arts 1720 S. Edmonds Ln. Lewisville TX Tickets from $9 - $13 For more information...
July 19th - Lewisville City Council Meeting The Lewisville City Council meets at 7:00 PM on the first and third Mondays of each month at City Hall, 151 West Church Street, Lewisville, TX [Map]. The public is invited to attend. Citizens may address the Mayor and Council during the Visitor's Forum, although no action can be taken on any item not on the agenda. Agendas are posted here no later than 72 hours in advance of a meeting.
July 20th - DCTA Public Meeting DCTA is hosting a public meeting to continue discussions on a new proposed fare structure, a bus and rail integration plan and initial A-train service levels.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, at 7 p.m., in the Glenmore Savage Community Room at the Lewisville Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main Street (accessible via Connect Route 22). Additionally, the agency will outline proposed changes to its Access (Demand-Response/Paratransit) policy. Public comments on the proposal will be open through August. Comments can be submitted to info@dcta.net.
Persons with hearing or sight interpretive service needs are asked to contact the DCTA at least two business days in advance of the public meetings at 972.221.4600 or info@dcta.net.
July 20th - Drinking Liberally The South Denton County Drinking Liberally group meets and invites you to join them for food and drinks. Drinking is optional... Political chat is required... This months Drinking Liberally meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 6:30 PM at Tierney Cafe and Tavern (Old downtown Lewisville) 208 E Main St Lewisville, TX 75057-4044 |
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Lewisville Area Calendar and Events
Posted by WhosPlayin on 2010/7/11 10:20:00 (237 reads) |
 From submitted reports - email ses@whosplayin.com with your items
General Announcements - Lewisville Residents can sign up for online utility billing.
May 15th - Oct 30th - Lewisville Old Town Farmers Market The Old Town Lewisville Farmers Market, a seasonal open-air forum for Denton County and North Texas-grown products, will be open Saturdays from May 15 through Oct. 30 starting at 8 a.m. at Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville.
Calendar of EventsLooking for more family activites? See Family eGuide
July 12th - Lewisville City Council Meeting The Lewisville City Council meets at 7:00 PM on the first and third Mondays of each month at City Hall, 151 West Church Street, Lewisville, TX [Map]. The public is invited to attend. Citizens may address the Mayor and Council during the Visitor's Forum, although no action can be taken on any item not on the agenda. Agendas are posted here no later than 72 hours in advance of a meeting.
Major Topic: Oil and Gas Ordinance change and suspension of permitting.
July 12th - Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees Meeting LISD Board of Trustees meetings are held in the Board Room of the William T. Bolin Administrative Center, 1565 W. Main St., Lewisville, at 6 p.m.
Official notices of these meetings are posted online at least 72 hours prior to each meeting.
Major Topic: Adopt a Tax Rate, Order Tax Ratification Election / Budget for 2010/2011
July 9th - August 1st - GLCT Presents "Urinetown - The Musical" This hilarious musical tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution takes place in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
Tickets: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+) and juniors (18 and younger). Showtimes: Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m., Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. More Information
July 16 - 25th - A.C.T. Presents "Doctor Dolittle" 7 PM on Friday and Saturday, 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday Crawford Center for the Arts 1720 S. Edmonds Ln. Lewisville TX Tickets from $9 - $13 For more information...
July 16th - Energy Efficiency Summit Congressman Michael Burgess is hosting his annual energy efficiency summit Saturday in Lake Dallas from 8:30 AM to 12 noon.
Lake Dallas High School 3016 Parkridge Drive Corinth, TX 76120 Map... More info...
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Lewisville Area Calendar and Events
Posted by WhosPlayin on 2010/7/3 9:10:00 (182 reads) |
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General Announcements - Lewisville Residents can sign up for online utility billing.
May 15th - Oct 30th - Lewisville Old Town Farmers Market The Old Town Lewisville Farmers Market, a seasonal open-air forum for Denton County and North Texas-grown products, will be open Saturdays from May 15 through Oct. 30 starting at 8 a.m. at Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville.
Calendar of EventsLooking for more family activites? See Family eGuide
Note: We're still in the process of updating the calendar for this weekend. Please check back!
July 3rd - Meet the Candidates 2:00 PM at Quakertown Park in Denton The Denton County Democratic Party asks you to join them for live music, food, and beverages. Meet gubernatorial candidate Bill White; candidate for U.S. Congress, Neil Durrance; and candidate for Railroad Commission Jeff Weems will be on hand to ask for your vote and answer your questions.
For more info, call 940-566-1165. Here is the Facebook RSVP page
July 4th - Independence Day WhosPlayin celebrates the 234th year of American independence!
Lewisville's Red White & Lewisville Fireworks will begin around 9:30 PM in the area of Vista Ridge Mall.
Flower Mound's events include a fireworks show and live music at Bakersfield Park. Gates open at 7pm.
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Lewisville Area Calendar and Events
Posted by WhosPlayin on 2010/6/23 6:40:00 (162 reads) |
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General Announcements - Lewisville Residents can sign up for online utility billing. - The Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main Street, has numerous classes and programs on tap for the month of June. For more information on any of these events, contact the Youth Services Desk at 972.219.3577 or visit http://library.cityoflewisville.com.
Summer Camp Options for Children and Teens - LISD Adult and Community Education is offering a variety of Summer Enrichment Courses for children and teens. - LLELA has a variety of one-day camps focused on environmental learning. (Ages 7 - 12) - The City of Lewisville also has a variety of affordable summer camp offerings. (See Page 5 of the WOW Brochure.) - Xtreme Response Camp is a camp for ages 12-15 where kids learn about various aspects of emergency response and public safety, including firefighting, police, EMS, and disaster preparedness. - Dallas Morning News has more...
May 15th - Oct 30th - Lewisville Old Town Farmers Market The Old Town Lewisville Farmers Market, a seasonal open-air forum for Denton County and North Texas-grown products, will be open Saturdays from May 15 through Oct. 30 starting at 8 a.m. at Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville.
Calendar of EventsLooking for more family activites? See Family eGuide
Note: We're still in the process of updating the calendar for this weekend. Please check back!
June 24th - DCTA Public Meeting about A-Train 6:30 PM at Lewisville Municipal Annex. DCTA will give the public a chance to hear their current A-train plans and provide feedback.
June 24th - 26th - Texas Democratic Convention WhosPlayin will be in Corpus Christi for this event, so blog postings will be sparse until we get back.
 June 25th - Flower Mound Free Concert: All Funk Radio Show Flower Mound Summmer Concerts in the Park, every Friday in June, 7:30 p.m. at Parker Square, 1500 Cross Timbers Rd. "All Funk Radio Show" is a hip-hop, jazz, R&B, soul, dance, and funk act. Series Information...
June 26th - Michael Burgess Town Hall Meeting Saturday, June 26, 2010, 10:00 a.m.
Keller ISD/Timber Creek High School 12350 Timberland Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76244 Map...
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Lewisville Area Calendar and Events
Posted by WhosPlayin on 2010/5/28 15:40:00 (342 reads) |
 From submitted reports - email ses@whosplayin.com with your items
General Announcements - Lewisville Residents can sign up for online utility billing. - The Lewisville Public Library, 1197 W. Main Street, has numerous classes and programs on tap for the month of May. For more information on any of these events, contact the Youth Services Desk at 972.219.3577 or visit http://library.cityoflewisville.com.
Summer Camp Options for Children and Teens - LISD Adult and Community Education is offering a variety of Summer Enrichment Courses for children and teens. - LLELA has a variety of one-day camps focused on environmental learning. (Ages 7 - 12) - The City of Lewisville also has a variety of affordable summer camp offerings. (See Page 5 of the WOW Brochure.) - Xtreme Response Camp is a camp for ages 12-15 where kids learn about various aspects of emergency response and public safety, including firefighting, police, EMS, and disaster preparedness. - Dallas Morning News has more...
May 15th - Oct 30th - Lewisville Old Town Farmers Market The Old Town Lewisville Farmers Market, a seasonal open-air forum for Denton County and North Texas-grown products, will be open Saturdays from May 15 through Oct. 30 starting at 8 a.m. at Wayne Ferguson Plaza in Old Town Lewisville.
Calendar of EventsLooking for more family activites? See Family eGuide
Note: We're still in the process of updating the calendar for this weekend. Please check back!
May 29 - 31st - Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday Qualifying products such as appliances and lightbulbs bearing the EnergyStar logo can be purchased tax-free. More information...
May 29th - 31st - Sun Valley Aquatic Park Opens Sun Valley Aquatic Park, 801 S. Valley Parkway, will open Saturday, May 29, with free admission on Saturday from 1-6 p.m. and regular admission Sunday (2-6 p.m.) and Monday (noon-6 p.m.). Sun Valley and Old Town Aquatic Park, 535 W. College Street, will be open June 5-6, and will open for the summer season the afternoon of June 10.
More Information...
Through June 19th - Art Exhibition: Melinda Marino “Texas Dreams & Stories” VAL member exhibition (member gallery)
The gallery is located in the Lewisville West Shopping Center; 701 S. Stemmons Fwy., #115; Lewisville, TX 75067
More information...
May 31st - Memorial Day We pause to give thanks and remembrance to those who have given their lives in service of our republic. Join us at 8:00 AM at the Veterans' Memorial in front of Lewisville City Hall for a short remembrance if you want.

June 1st - Drilling Out the Truth in North Texas Learn what area residents can do to prevent gas well drilling near schools, neighborhoods, and parks, and to insure that new and existing wells are regulated and operated safely.
June 1, 6:30-8:30 Cristina's Mexican Restaurant 6424 Cross Timbers Flower Mound, TX
The discussion will be lead by: Neil Durrance, Candidate for U.S. Congress; Dr. Tom LaPointe, Professor at the University of North Texas; Sharon Wilson, Texas Oil & Gas Accountability Project.
June 4th - Flower Mound Free Concert: So Chic Flower Mound Summmer Concerts in the Park, every Friday in June, 7:30 p.m. at Parker Square, 1500 Cross Timbers Rd. "So Chic" is a Dance and Disco act. More information... Series Information...
 June 5th - LFD vs. LPD Battle of the Badge Softball The Eighth Annual Battle of the Badge Softball Tournament will be held Saturday, June 5, at the Lake Park Softball Complex starting at 9 a.m.
Lewisville Police Department will take on the Lewisville Fire Department at 9 a.m. Admission is $5 with children 12 and under free. A silent auction, concession stand and children’s activities also will be featured.
Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County. More Info...
 June 5th - Highland Village - Red White and Blue Festival Highland Village Days Red, White & Blue Festival is basking in its 11th year of success as it brings together Highland Village area families, outdoor and entertainment enthusiasts to celebrate summer. The 2010 Festival is expected to be the best yet! This event is free to the public.
More information and event schedule...
June 5th - Career Exploration and Planning Workshop Adults thinking of a career change or seeking assistance in career planning can attend the Career Exploration and Planning Workshop, to be held Saturday, June 5, at 2 p.m. at the Lewisville Public Library Crawford Meeting Room Lewisville Library Adult Programs... |
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Lewisville Area Calendar and Events
Posted by WhosPlayin on 2010/5/23 10:48:17 (261 reads) |
Friday, June 11, 2010 7:00 PM: Dinner at Tierney's 8:30 PM: Tee Time at Lake Park Awards and Drinks at Tierney's after the golf $75 per player (proceeds to benefit Old Town Business Association) includes dinner and 9 holes of golf
No Lights - All Dark Glow in the Dark Balls, Holes and Tees We will issue you all the Glow in the Dark stuff you need. You just need to go out and hit em. Just be careful driving the cart. We can not get the water and ponds to glow in the dark. We can not be responsible if you drive into the lake...
Great Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Get your companies name and information out while supporting a good cause. Sponsorship levels start at $125. Contact Sam Hughey 214-869-4965 or Greg Tierney (972) 353-2109 for more info |
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