(Wylie) [WylieISD.net] Wylie ISD implemented a new visitor registry system this month to ensure that all campuses maintain a safe environment for students and employees. The new Raptor System, created by Raptor Technologies, serves as a visitor identification program that will enable campus authorities to have a heightened awareness of who is attempting to gain […]
The Richardson Community Band will play new Sousa marches numbers 109, 110 and 111 at the Happy Birthday Mr. Sousa Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts – adding to the 108 already in the RCB repertoire. The new numbers are New York Hippodrome, The Triton and Golden […]
Featuring cigar bar, live music, local restaurants at Cavanaugh Flight Museum Don’t miss WineFest 2011, the intimate wine and food tasting event produced by the volunteers of The 500, Inc. and benefiting the Cultural Arts of Dallas County. WineFest will take place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, 4572 […]
For so many of us who have grown up in the Dallas area, nothing conjures up excitement about Italian food more than the Campisi name. Campisi’s has been the epitome of Italian dining in Dallas since 1946. And it still remains the number one pick for pizza in the Metroplex. Everyone is probably most familiar […]
Attention deficit to attention abundance Nine million prescriptions were written last year in the United States for school aged children for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). In 1975 roughly 150,000 children were taking Ritalin. In 2003, the latest figures available, about 6 million American children took Ritalin. Drugging children to get them to behave seems […]
(Plano/Wylie) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center will host its third annual Tiger Trot on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Oak Point Amphitheater, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. The one-mile walk (dogs welcome) and 5K Fun Run is hosted in memory of In-Sync’s many rescued exotic cats that have “crossed the Rainbow Bridge.” The […]
The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its final Coffee Cup Connections event of 2011 from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Hotel Indigo, 1933 Main St. in Dallas, 75201. Arrive by 7:45 a.m. for registration and networking. The event, sponsored by the Dallas Business Journal, is an excellent opportunity to grow your peer […]
Experience the Plano Community Band in concert with Geoff Gallante – the 11-year-old trumpet sensation whose credits include performances in 27 states and with five military ensembles. He’s also appeared on the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” NBC’s “Today” show, at the Kennedy Center and the White House. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, […]
(Sachse) Pastor Bryan Jarrett of Northplace Church in Sachse details the journey of our extravagant response to God’s outrageous love in his debut book, “Extravagant,” available in the church’s Resource Center. Northplace Church is located at 2709 Third St. in Sachse. Sunday service times are 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Northplace offers a Spanish […]
The City of Rockwall Parks and Recreation Department will present its 10th annual 55 & Better Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at The Center at Rockwall CityPlace, 108 E. Washington St. Fair-goers may visit with doctors, healthcare providers and retirement community representatives as dozens of exhibitors offer reliable and helpful information […]