The Lakewood Art Show is currently accepting submissions for its 44th annual show. Artists 18 and older can submit up to two entries. Entries will be accepted from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Lakewood Library, 6121 Worth. For information, call 214.670.1376.
Dallas Water Utilities is reminding residents that time-of-day watering restrictions have resumed. These mandatory restrictions prohibit the watering of landscaping from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 1 through October 31. Failing to follow the conservation ordinance guidelines could result in possible fines of $250 to $2,000 per incident.
Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law offers free one-hour tax consultations for anyone who can’t afford attorney services and is facing an IRS audit, appeal or collection process; involved in innocent spouse relief; or needing to resolve a past due tax matter. To schedule a free consultation, call 214.768.2562 or visit smu.edu/law/taxclinic/. The school’s small business clinic also is providing free legal services to new and existing small businesses and nonprofit organizations that cannot afford to pay legal fees. For information, call 214.768.4935.
Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas is offering a week-long summer singing camp for students entering fourth- through eighth-grade. No audition is necessary to attend the camp. Two sessions are offered, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Thanks to a grant from the Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, students enrolled in Dallas ISD schools can attend for free; otherwise, the camp costs $125. Registration forms are available at thechildrenschorus.org. For information, call 214.965.0491.
Lakewood Volunteers in Patrol (VIP) need Lakewood residents to join the program. While on patrol, volunteers observe and report any suspicious behavior to the Dallas Police. The program is non-confrontational in nature. It requires a minimum of two hours a week tailored to each volunteer’s schedule. For information contact Roger Parks at 214.319.2924 or rogparks13@tx.rr.com.
Casa de Vida, a respite care program for caregivers of early onset Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, is offered weekly Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m at NorthPark Presbyterian Church, 9555 N. Central Expressway. It is strictly a social program, with no medications or health care administered. Activities include morning snacks, exercise, bingo, crafts and music. A $10 fee covers the day’s program; application required. Call Ann Anderson at 972.783.8780 or Nick Harper at 214.349.6584 to apply or for information.
The Presby Presenters Toastmasters group meets Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill. The non-profit public speaking club was founded to help members overcome public speaking fears and develop and enhance their leadership skills. Newcomers are welcome. Meeting rooms and lunch plans change weekly; contact Lynda Waters at 214.288.7959 or LyndaWaters@texashealth.org for information.
City Pet Rescue, an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats from area kill shelters, needs foster homes for puppies, dogs, kittens and cats. To give a pet a second chance, e-mail info@citypetrescue.com, or visit citypetrescue.com.
Boys & Girls Club Dallas is looking for alumni to join the BGCDallas Chapter. Alumni meet monthly to brainstorm new and creative ways to contribute to their clubs. For information call Carolyn Jordan at 214.821.2950.
Tom Pauken of Lakewood recently was appointed chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission by Governor Rick Perry. The commission oversees and provides workforce development services to employers and job seekers throughout the state. Pauken is founder and president of TWP Inc. He formerly served in the White House Counsel Office under President Reagan and was subsequently appointed by the president to serve as director of ACTION, an independent federal agency. At ACTION, Pauken founded the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program and helped lead the implementation of First Lady Nancy Reagan’s Just Say No to Drugs campaign. He is a board member of TOR Minerals International Inc. and FutureMatrix Interventional. Pauken is also a member of the State Bar of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Knights of Columbus.
District 9 Councilman Sheffie Kadane, along with several other council members, met last month with Congressman Jeb Hensarling in his Washington, D.C., office. They discussed issues important to the Dallas community, including the Trinity River project and the city’s proposed use of the James Muchert Army Reserve Center in Lake Highlands, which is scheduled to be closed as part of the latest round of base closings.
Nineteen Lakehill Preparatory students competed in the TAAPS 3A District Art Competition in which more than 200 works of art were judged in a variety of categories. Alan Cox took first place in the sculpture category and fifth in the pottery division. Sasha Moiger received honorable mention in the sculpture category. Alisyn Schreiber, Mechelle Gunn and Scott Garnsey placed first, second and fifth, respectively, in the printmaking division. Aaqila Rasheed and Rachal Mozelewski placed second and sixth in the ink drawing category. Emily Seeds took first place in the fashion accessories category. Harrison Boyd, Jessica McCorquodale, Brennan Tapp and Kaitlin Janning placed third, fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively, in the painting division, which included more than 40 entrants. State finalists include Cox, Schreiber, Gunn, Seeds, Rasheed Boyd and McCorquodale.
The Lakewood Elementary math and science teams recently closed its TMSCA season in style at Cross Timbers Middle School. The math team took second place in the general math competition, and the math and science teams placed third in the overall competition.
An online tutoring service is available on the Dallas Public Library’s website, tailored for students from fourth to 12th grade. The service is free to Dallas Public Library cardholders. The service can be accessed by visiting dallaslibrary.org and clicking DASH.
The Agape Clinic recently celebrated 25 years of serving Dallas’ poor and uninsured in the historic Grace United Methodist Church near the Baylor Campus. Find out more about the Agape Clinic and how to help by contacting Kay Dial at 214.460.5938.
Dallas CASA is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for abused and neglected children. CASA empowers everyday citizens to speak up in court for the best interest of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Volunteers gather information for the court and work with the child welfare system and others to quickly find a safe, permanent home for each child. For information or to register for an upcoming information session, call 214.827.9603, ext. 273, or visit dallascasa.org.
Robert E. Lee Elementary’s award-winning garden needs volunteers to help maintain the grounds, from the courtyard butterfly garden to the newly landscaped areas. For information, call 972.749.7400.
Meals on Wheels, a program run by The Visiting Nurses Association, seeks volunteer drivers in our neighborhood. Drivers make weekday deliveries a few mornings a week or month, picking up meals at White Rock Methodist Church, 1450 Oldgate Lane. 214.689.0639.
The Wilkinson Center, a neighborhood non-profit agency, offers a free after-school tutoring and mentoring program, CLIMB (Changing Lives Improving Minds and Bodies) at seven sites. The program runs Mondays through Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. Share your knowledge and compassion by volunteering as a tutor/mentor. Contact Jane Waters at 214.821.6380, ext. 202, or jane_waters@wilkinsoncenter.org for information. wilkinsoncenter.org
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at the Senior Source is looking for volunteers age 55+ to volunteer with more than 230 non-profit agencies in Dallas and Collin
counties. RSVP matches your skills, needs and desires with a volunteer job. Volunteers are generally needed for three hours, one to two days a week, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 1215 Skiles. 214.823.5700 or rsvpd@TheSeniorSource.org.
The Child Abuse Prevention Center needs volunteers to work with children of divorcing parents one Saturday morning a month during its Families First seminars. The CAP Center also has opening for volunteers in the Parents Aide Program. Volunteers work in the home with parents and families are risk for child abuse and neglect. Training is provided. 2902 Swiss. Contact Ashly, 214.370.9810.
Women’s Chorus of Dallas has many volunteer opportunities, including ushering at concerts, helping with mailings, answering the phone and helping with office work and committee participation. 214.520.7828 or twcd.org.
East Dallas Community Garden needs volunteers to help plant, tend and harvest crops and take produce to area food banks. Individual garden plots are also available. 972.231.3565 or gardendallas.org.
Globe Aware, a nonprofit organization promoting cultural awareness and sustainability by conducting humanitarian assistance programs in Latin America and Asia, is in need of volunteers who can translate Spanish and conduct Internet research to prepare various projects that will be implemented abroad. 214.823.0083 or info@globalaware.org
Heart House Dallas, a free after-school program for low-income children, has a variety of volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals. Work as a mentor, homework tutor, coach, office helper or in other available capacities. For information contact Meredith Lubenau at 214.750.7637 or mlubenau@hearthouse.org, or visit hearthousedallas.org.
Charities Home Center is in need of volunteers to help operate the resale store and also seeks gently used donations for families in the community. Donations can be picked up. Hours of operation are Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 10677 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 240, 214.342.8231.
