Note: the following is a correction to the White Rock Lake Guide
White Rock Lake Bird Watching Tours meet each Saturday morning at Casa Linda shopping Center in front of Chili’s at 8 a.m. sharp. From there the group will go to various places of birding interest around the lake for two to three hours. For information, call 214-823-9521.
Library Pet Day. Saturday, June 3, is your opportunity to adopt a pet from the City of Dallas Animal Control. Pick out your best friend between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth St. For information, call 214-670-1376.
Japan in a suitcase is brought to you by the Japanese-American Society of Dallas/Fort Worth at the Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth St. Travel date is Wednesday, June 21, at 11 a.m. For information, call 214-670-1376.
Ridgewood/Belcher Recreation Center has two upcoming special events: Juneteenth will be celebrated on June 19th from noon to 1:30 p.m. with crafts, hot dogs and lemonade. Free; all ages welcome. On July 4, the Center invites everyone to celebrate Independence Day from noon to 1:30 p.m. by bringing a picnic lunch and participating in the three-legged race, egg toss and much more. (They’ll provide the lemonade.) For information on these events and summer youth activities, call 214-670-7115.
Lakewood 4th of July Parade. This year’s parade will be on Tuesday, July 4 — don’t miss the fun. If you’d like to join the intrepid band of dancers you saw in last year’s parade, all you need is $15 for lessons, hard sole shoes and a madcap attitude. The first rehearsal was in late May, so don’t wait too long to call Carl Dreher, 214-827-9843. For general information on the parade, call 214-826-6422.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Art Contest. Arts and Kids is please to announce that $38,000 in prizes and scholarships will be awarded this year through its Annual Art Competition. Students from the Dallas area, particularly beginners, are welcome to try to win their share of over 115 prizes. The deadline to enter is July 31. The contest is open to everyone 17 years of age or younger and is FREE. To enter, send ONE original work of art, any style and any medium. All entries must include the child’s name, address and age on the back. Artwork should be sent to: Arts and Kids, Suite 101-2111, 3600 Crondall Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Entries must be postmarked by July 31, 2000. For more information visit the website at ArtsandKids.com.
Hoop-It-Up. Dallas’ largest basketball event is back in the West End on June 24 and 25. The Dallas Mavericks present Hoop-It-Up, the official 3-on-3 Tour of the NBA. This year, over 9,200 area players on more than 200 courts are expected to compete. Teams must register by June 16. Several interactive events in addition to the tournament play are open to players and spectators. Teams can register to play online at hoopitup.com or call 888-997-PLAY.
Seeing God. The Dallas Museum of Art focuses on diverse images of the divine. Seeing God: Art and Ritual Around the World began March 25 and runs through July 29. The exhibit is on view in the Focus Gallery and admission is free. The DMA is located in downtown Dallas in the Arts District at 1717 N. Harwood.
Garden Tour. The first annual tour of the gardens of Rod Russell-Ides will take place on Saturday, June 3. The noted local artist and Lakewood resident has a unique approach to his craft; he is equally at home composing operas and plays as bringing colors and textures to his gardens. Attendance will be limited to 30 people and includes a box lunch; cost is $25. The tour will include a preview of the Masters’ Gallery at 3012 Canton. For information, call 214-752-1610.
Living Legends. The Legendary Doughboys, the longest continually performing western swing group in America, performs at the Pocket Sandwich Theatre on June 19. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Special “Meal Deal” packages are available. The Theatre is located at 5400 E. Mockingbird, suite 119. For tickets and information call 214-821-1860.
SENIORS
Burton to Speak. Ridgewood Park AARP Chapter 3787 will meet at 10 a.m. at the Ridgewood Park United Methodist Church, located at 6445 East Lovers, on Thursday, June 22. The program will be provided by Alex Burton, reporter of Senior News Service. AARP meetings are every fourth Thursday of each month. Lunch is not served during June, July and August.
The Greater Lakewood Shepherd Center will celebrate its 15th anniversary on June 16 with a luncheon at the First Community Church, 6255 East Mockingbird Lane. Entertainment includes pianist Maxine Shaw and Dixieland jazz band The Survivors. Lunch is catered by The Upper Crust and keynote speaker Rev. Williams Jennings Bryan III will talk about the history of Bryan Street. Tickets are $20; for information, call 214-823-2583.
JUST FOR KIDS
Book Worms. Author and Illustrator Patricia Polacco will once again grace the Enchanted Forest Book Store, 6333 E. Mockingbird, with her presence on Thursday, June 8, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join Polacco for a magical presentation followed by a signing of her many works, including her newest title, The Butterfly. Call 214-827-2234 for information.
Summer at the Library. June’s all set for kids at the Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth St. On the 3rd at 11 a.m., infants through five years old will enjoy Kinder Music. What about music? On Wednesday, June 7, at 11 a.m., join Mike Crucige in singing silly, traditional and original songs. Library Live! “Interacting with Hands, Voice, and Music” is held on Wednesday, June 14, at 11 a.m. A puppet show presented by Philip Ford will round out the month’s activities on Wednesday, June 28, at 11 a.m. For information, call 214-670-1376.
Yippee-yi-ki-yo! Little dogies git along to The Science Place for the new planetarium show. Former large animal veterinarian and cowboy poet Baxter Black narrates The Cowboy Astronomer in a homespun, tall-tale style. Join the “high” jinks from May 25 through Sept. 24, for a humorous view of the sky you only thought you knew. Admission is $3 per person. The Science Place is located at Fair Park. For more information, call 214-428-5555 or visit the website at scienceplace.org.
IN THE NEWS
New Wheels. NEON (Northeast Organized Neighbors) and For-The-Love-Of-The-Lake have donated five additional police bikes to the Northeast Operations Bicycle Squad. The new police bikes have boosted the Northeast bike squad to 12 officers. The donations give the squad the versatility to achieve maximum coverage, dawn to dusk.
Neighborhood Business Opening. Durio Martial Arts has opened on 11255 Garland Road., Suite 1330, and will be offering a “summer special,” unlimited kickboxing conditioning for $99, June 1 through August 18. Call 214-320-0557 for class schedules.
EDUCATION
Teen Leaders. The Bryan Adams High School Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) team, a group of students trained in communication skills, leadership skills, mentoring, tutoring, and problem-solving, has put together a workshop geared towards fifth and sixth grade students. Some of the workshop titles are Trust is a Must (trust), Booster and Busters (self-esteem), Increase the Peace (anger management) and Face to Face (communications). The students present the program at district elementary schools. For more information, call teacher Melissa Russell at 972-502-4900.
Asian Awards. The Asian American community recognized the academic achievement of Dallas’ Asian American students during Asian American Month. On April 28 at City Hall, Woodrow Wilson senior, Vy Nguyen, was awarded $400 by the Asian American Advisory Committee.
Top 100. Bryan Adams High School was recently ranked at 72 out of the Best 100 High Schools in the nation. And, out of approximately 5,800 seniors graduating from the Dallas Independent School District, Bryan Adams is second only to Skyline in the number of students graduating at 350.
The 1998-1999 Texas Successful School Awards went to the following area schools: Cesar Chavez Learning Center, L.L. Hotchkiss Elementary, Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School and Woodrow Wilson High School.
State Fair Congratulations. Since 1992, each year the State Fair of Texas Scholarships provide financial assistance to outstanding high school graduates who plan to attend Texas colleges and universities. These are graduates who live in the Fair Park neighborhood. This year’s recipients include Jackson Eli Grothe and Vy Thanh Nguyen from Woodrow Wilson High School.
Future Pulitzer Winners? At the Eastfield Journalism Workshop and Contest on March 2, Woodrow Wilson journalism students won 12 awards. Honorable Mention was given to Jessica Ragsdale for Yearbook Design, Chelsey Cutright and Michael Jimenez for News Writing, and Jackson Grothe for Photography. Third Place awards was given to Allison Green for News and Editorial Writing, Michael Jimenez for Feature Writing, and Maria Garcia for Advertising Design. Second Place was won by Katharine Houpt for News Writing, Leslie Alston for Editorial Writing, and Rosa Nelly Faustino for Advertising Design. First Place was won by Celia Preciado for Advertising Design.
The Wildcat News staff continued their winning streak and was awarded 28 awards for 1999-2000 production by the Texas Association of Journalism Educators. Josh Chupik achieved an Excellent rating in Newspaper News-Feature Story. Katharine Houpt achieved an Honorable Mention rating in Newspaper News Story. Tim Berry and Nathan Davis achieved an Honorable Mention rating in Newspaper Page One Design. Corey Murphy achieved an Excellent rating in Newspaper News Story, an Honorable Mention rating in Newspaper News Page Design and an Excellent rating in Newspaper News-Feature Story. Valerie Richmond achieved a Superior rating in Newspaper Editorial, an Excellent rating in Newspaper Editorial and an Honorable Mention in Newspaper Editorial Opinion Page Design. Micah Shockley achieved an Honorable Mention rating in Newspaper Sports Feature Story and an Honorable Mention rating in Newspaper Sports Page Design. Brett McDanald achieved an Honorable Mention rating in Newspaper Sports Feature Story and an Excellent rating in Newspaper Sports Feature Story. Sonia Lopez achieved an Honorable Mention rating in Newspaper Editorial. Cynthia Ruiz achieved a Superior rating in Newspaper Editorial. Bianca McCallum achieved an Excellent rating in Newspaper Comic Strip. Nikki Weiss achieved an Honorable Mention rating in Newspaper Feature Page Design, an Honorable Mention rating in Newspaper Feature Story and an Excellent rating in Newspaper Feature Story. Tim Berry achieved an Honorable Mention in Newspaper News Story, and an Excellent in Newspaper Nameplate, Folio, Standing Heads. Tracie Wright achieved a Superior rating in Newspaper Entertainment Page Design, an Excellent rating in Newspaper Entertainment Feature, and Honorable Mention rating in Newspaper Entertainment Review. Justin Skrakowski achieved two Honorable Mention ratings in Newspaper General Column and an Excellent rating in Newspaper General Column. The entire staff achieved an Excellent rating in Newspaper Coverage. The 1998-1999 Crusader (Yearbook) won one award with Jackson Grothe achieving a Superior rating in Yearbook Sports Action Photo.
Triple Crown. For the third year in a row, a Woodrow journalism student is advancing to the State UIL Journalism Contest. Junior Corey Murphy placed second in News Writing at Regional Competition.
Chess Honors. A DISD student was the top contestant in the Dallas Area Chess in the Schools 2000 Chess Championship. Chris Martin, a sixth grader who attends Long Middle School and Lakewood Elementary School, defeated five opponents during a recent tournament. Martin won a four-year scholarship to the University of Texas at Dallas. Martin was one of about 130 students from 13 Dallas schools who competed in the event.
Folklorico Recognition. Students from several district schools were among the award recipients in the Folklorico Festival of North Texas held at Molina High School this spring. Cesar Chavez Learning Center won a Division I Rating and Best Beginner Junior Small Group Award. Robert E. Lee Elementary won two Division II Ratings and placed second in high point awards in the Pre-Junior Large Group category.
Silver Anniversary Celebration. White Rock Montessori celebrated its 25th Anniversary and dedicated its new building at a joyous ceremony this spring. Former students, parents and staff joined the current school community for the program. Following the dedication, children’s entertainer Eddie Coker led the crowd in song and dance.
Science Winners. Four St. John’s Episcopal School students won awards at the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES) Regional Science Fair. Eighth grader Ann Flatt was presented with first place in Zoology and a Special Photography Award. Katie Klammer, a seventh grader, came in first in the Psychology Division. Eighth graders Courtney Merritt and Carleton Sherman received second and third place in Engineering. Ms. Merritt also received Special Awards in Oral Presentation, Display and Photography.
Jump Rope For Heart. St. John’s Episcopal School students collected $3,179 in contributions this spring for their annual participation in Jump Rope for Heart. Kindergarten through fifth grade classes shared in the event to benefit the American Heart Association. Most pledges were collected by Ms. Cheryl Terrell’s Kindergarten class and Ms. Diana Schuler’s third graders whose donations averaged over $23 per student. Those classes will receive ice cream sundae parties as a thank you from Coach Janet Kelly, coordinator for the event.
Music Achievement. Seventh grader Helen Sommerfelt won First Place in the Richardson Music Teachers’ Association Sonatina Festival. Helen plays piano in the jazz band and viola in the instrumental music class at Lakehill Preparatory School.
