The elegance and opulence of Imperial Russia can be found at the DeGolyer House during “A Faberge Christmas at the Arboretum.”
Since 1978, the DeGolyer home has been decorated each Christmas in festive holiday attire by locally and nationally known designers.
This year, each of the 10 selected designers has creative control of a specific room in the 1939 ranch-style home overlooking White Rock Lake, creating a diverse interpretation of the Faberge look.
“We have several great designers this year who will bring out the beauty of both Faberge and Russia,” says Linda Faulkner, public relations representative for the Arboretum.
After five months of planning and five days of decorating, the house is open to the public for daily tours from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 31.
The DeGolyer House also will be the site for the Turf Club of the Dallas Arboretum’s annual murder mystery party Dec. 4, featuring cocktails, food and a performance by the Murder Mystery Players, Inc. Space is limited to 100 persons, and reservations are required. Cost is $30 per person.
The Turf Club is a volunteer support group at the Dallas Arboretum that promotes activities and educational opportunities for children and families at the garden. To join the Turf Club, you must first be a member of the Dallas Arboretum.
“Our goal with the Turf Club is to provide a family-friendly calendar of events and fun while working to support children’s education activities at the Arboretum,” says neighborhood resident Cindy Timms, club president.
“We are especially involved and interested in the development of a children’s activity garden, and all the funds we raise during the fiscal year, over and above our expenses, are dedicated to that project.”
For information about Turf Club activities or to join the club, call Andrea Pewthers at 214-327-8263, ext. 133. More information on the Arboretum is available at 214-327-4901.
News & Notes
ACTIVITIES
What’s Cooking: Whole Foods Market, 7205 Skillman, will have the following events in December: Holiday taste fair with food samples and gift ideas from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 13; holiday cooking class with Carol Ritchie at 7 p.m. Dec. 10, $8; class with Marc Haines of NorthSouth at 7 p.m. Dec. 17, $8. At the 2218 Lower Greenville location, Whole Foods will hold a beer tasting at 7 p.m. Dec. 3, $10.
White Rock Lake: For the Love of the Lake will hold its Second Saturday Shoreline Spruce-Up Dec. 13. Meet at the Bath House parking lot (Buckner at Northcliff) at 8 a.m. to register. Complimentary Great Harvest Bread Co. cookies and coffee from the Casa Linda Starbucks will be provided. For more information, call 972-622-SAVE.
NEW BUSINESS
Bank Expansion: Shareholders, customers, friends and neighbors of Swiss Avenue Bank recently celebrated the bank’s expansion with a dedication ceremony and open house at the new facility on 8255 Walnut Hill Lane (across from Presbyterian Hospital). The new location is open for business.
Gym Opens: Lakewood Gym recently opened at the southeast corner of Mockingbird and Abrams. Lakewood Gym includes cardio and weight-lifting equipment, and personal trainers upon request. For more information, call 214-887-1620.
New Baby Store: The Dallas Northeast Chamber of Commerce recently held an opening-day ceremony for Dr. Baby Proofer, Inc. 10244 Garland Road. Dr. Baby Proofer services include in-home safety surveys, consulting and safety products. For more information, call 214-320-8777.
Salon Opens: Lakewood residents David and Ana Schreiber will open a new Fantastic Sam’s family hair salon in the Albertson’s center, Mockingbird and Abrams Dec. 6. Fantastic Sam’s has 32 salons in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Study Underway: The City of Dallas Water Utilities will be conducting a study over the next several months to improve the wastewater collection system (also known as sanitary sewer). The City has retained RJN Group, Inc. to conduct the study. The study area is bounded on the north by Lovers Lane, on the east by White Rock Lake, on the south by Tennison Memorial Park and on the west by Greenville Avenue. Uniformed inspectors carrying ID badges may need access to your property to perform the inspections, but do not need to enter home or businesses. For more information, call Peter Lai at 972-437-4300 or Michael York at 214-948-4251.
Shank Selected: East Dallas resident Mark Shank of Clark, West, Keller, Butler & Ellis has been elected 1998 vice president of administration for the Dallas Bar Association.
Dallas National Bank: Michaux Nash Jr., chairman, CEO and president of Dallas National Bank has promoted Virginia Leonard to assistant cashier. Leonard has been in the banking business for 27 years. Dallas National Bank is a locally owned independent bank located at 2725 Turtle Creek Blvd.
Kollaja Promoted: Neighborhood resident Ted Kollaja has been promoted from senior project manager to associate of The Lauck Group, a Dallas-based interior architecture/design and consulting firm. A 1984 graduate of Texas A&M University, he holds a bachelor of environmental design and a master degree of architecture.
