Oct. 14,
2007 - Libraryfest: Work Hard, Play Hard (Fort Worth)
Libraryfest is a free family-oriented festival that showcases the Library in a new and exciting way. The 7th Annual Libraryfest will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2007 in and around the Central Library in downtown Fort Worth. Authors, storytellers, musicians and other interesting folks will be on hand to offer discussions, presentations, workshops and entertainment. The festival attracts a diverse audience from the North Texas area with an annual attendance that has exceeded 8,000 visitors.
When: Sunday, October 14th from Noon to 7 PM. Where: Fort Worth Central Library, Downtown Fort Worth, 500 West 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX.
More details at www.libraryfest.com
or www.fwlibraryfoundation.org
Oct. 15,
2007 -
Fort Worth Scottish Rite Double Eagle Golf Classic (Fort Worth,
TX)
This years event will be held Monday, October 15th at the well-manicured
Diamond Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. To help us properly plan for this event, please pre-register by going to
www.fortworthscottishrite.org
All proceeds benefit the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation and the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Oct.
15, 2007 - 2nd Annual Silent and Live Auction (Irving,
TX)
2nd Annual Silent and Live Auction benefiting people with development disabilities through Association for Independent Living and Megan’s Crossing. Music provided by Fingerprints. Live auctioneer Jeff Messer. Special guest appearance Brad Silverman.
This event will be located at La Cima Club Williams Square 5215 N. O’Connor Blvd, Suite 2600 Irving, TX 75039.
Tickets must be purchased for this event at www.celebrate-independence.com
or contact Howard Dahlka (214)350 -9033 afiled@sbcglobal.net
or Karen Dydek (817) 685-1198 karendydek@meganscrossing.org
Oct. 18 - 21, 2007 -
Texas Rose Festival (Tyler, TX)
You'll be overwhelmed by the unbelievable aroma of hundreds of
thousands of roses displayed in artful arrangements at the Rose Show,
growing in manicured beds in the Rose Garden and covering hundreds of
acres in the rose fields. Enjoy "tea with the Queen" at an
annual community celebration. Relive the past in the beautiful Rose
Museum; be enchanted by courtly costumes at the Queen's Coronation;
and admire the artisans' touch at the Palette of Roses Art Show. When
your eyes have taken it all in, treat your ears and tap your feet as
the bands march by in the Rose Festival Parade, and the violins play
at the East Texas Symphony Orchestra's "Concert in the
Park." For more information, please visit us online at www.texasrosefestival.com
Oct. 18 - 20, 2007 - 46th Annual Senior Citizens Fair (Fort Worth,
TX)
More than 25,000 one-of-a-kind handcrafted items made exclusively by senior citizens. Proceeds go back to the seniors. Held 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at the Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall in the Will Rogers Memorial Complex in downtown Fort Worth Texas. $5 admission, free parking.
The fair is a community service project of the Altrusa Club of Fort Worth.
Associate sponsors are Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance, Fort Worth Founders Lions Club and Fort Worth Newcomers Club.
For complete details, visit www.seniorcitizensfair.com
Oct. 19,
2007 - Timber Tales Preschool Storytime (Fort Worth,
TX)
Timber Tales Preschool Storytime Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881.
www.logcabinvillage.org
. 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. $3.00 for participating children, $2.00 for accompanying adults. Featured story: Anansi the Spider: a Tale from the Ashanti by Gerald McDermott. Bring your 3-5 year old to the Village for an exciting step back into the world of 1800s Texas! Little "Villagers" can don bonnets, aprons, and vests as they gather 'round to hear stories of days gone by. $3 fee includes a preschool story, fun activities, and a craft. Please call 817-392-6769 to make your reservation (required).
Oct. 19, 2007 -
smart USA “street smart” Road Show Arrives in Dallas (Dallas,
TX)
The smart fortwo, a small car with a big urban solution, is coming to the streets of Dallas and will make a stop at Mockingbird Station. Eager consumers will have their first opportunity to experience the fun and functionality of the smart fortwo. This event is part of smart USA’s “street smart” road show, a national tour to introduce the revolutionary smart fortwo to U.S. consumers. Each event will show consumers how the vehicle embodies innovation, functionality and the joy of driving in a truly smart fashion.
This is a wild looking little car that gets 40 plus miles to the
gallon. Details of the car and this event may be found at www.smartusa.com
Oct. 20,
2007 - Maize Days Log Cabin Village (Fort Worth, TX)
Maize Days Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth. 817.392.5881.
www.logcabinvillage.org
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. $3.00 for ages 4-17 and seniors, $3.50 for ages 18 and up, 3 and under free ($3 additional charge to make corn husk doll). Ears (of corn, that is) will be flying as the Village is alive with activities highlighting corn’s important role in 19th century Texas life and culture. Visitors can grind corn in a molcajete, smell delicious corn delicacies cooking at the Parker Cabin, learn about a “shucking bee,” and see corn processed in the Grist Mill. Make a corn husk doll before you head home! No reservations required.
Oct.
20, 2007 - Drop-in Workshop Day at Old Red: “Building Big D”
(Dallas,
TX)
Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture will be alive with hands-on activities for all ages. Based on the excitement of the Dallas skyline, activities include building 3-D models, exploring the unique character of downtown buildings, investigating historic treasures on our Discovery Carts, and playing games in The Crystal Charity Ball Children’s Education Center. Old Red Museum is located in Dealey Plaza at 100 South Houston Street in Downtown Dallas. General admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children ages 5-16, Free for children ages 4 and under. For more details, please visit Old Red Museum’s website at
www.oldred.org
Oct. 20 -
21, 2007
- Fort Worth Alliance Air Show (Fort Worth, TX)
The 2007 Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, “The Spirit of Freedom,” will be held this fall at Fort Worth Alliance Airport on October 20 and 21 as a salute to both civil and military aviation.
The air show is FREE. Bring your friends and family to experience breath-taking stunts, inspirational patriotic displays and good old fashioned fun. Parking is $10 for all
vehicles. For details, please visit www.allianceairshow.com
Oct. 20, 2007 - Autumn Days in Ennis Fall Festival (Ennis,
TX)
Arts, Crafts, Children's area, food, live entertainment, Rockin' Relics Car Show and more!!
For more information on this event, please visit Ennis online at www.visitennis.org
Oct. 20, 2007
- 4th Annual "Terriers & Tumbleweeds" Picnic (Lewisville, TX)
Come on down and enjoy a fun-filled day with your terriers! Meet other terrier lovers! Fill up on Texas BBQ & tasty trimmings! Compete in the games and show your support for North Texas Scottie Rescue! ADMISSION: $10 per person. Ticket price includes lunch and entry for games. (FREE ADMISSION for Children ages 12 and under)
Location: CENTRAL PARK, 1829 S. Edmonds Lane, Lewisville. For
complete details, visit northtexasscottierescue.com
Oct. 20 & 21, 2007
- Wellness Expo w/EcoFest (Addison, TX)
Wellness Expo w/ EcoFest: North Texas’ best-loved wellness and green exposition with over 100 exhibitors. Enjoy family activities, healthy food, earth dance, and more. Lecture series includes talks on “Greening Up Your Home”, “Women’s Health”, “Yoga Tools for Strength & Flexibility”, “What is Energy Medicine”, and “Alternative Complementary Therapies”. Saturday & Sunday, October 20 & 21, 11am-6pm. Addison Conference Centre, 15650 Addison Road. Admission $5, children under 12 and adults over 65 are free. Call for speaker schedule 972-378-3770 or see
www.WellnessExpo.net
