Taste of White Rock is in its second year, with the Peninsula Neighborhood Association announcing that the 2008 Taste Of White Rock Dinner Club Book is now on sale. The $12 book is a buy-one, get-one-free dinner club good through Oct. 31, with proceeds benefiting organizations that support White Rock Lake. Taste of White Rock books can be purchased at Albertson’s in Casa Linda Plaza, Albertson’s at Mockingbird and Abrams, and Professional Bank in Lakewood
Dallas Water Utilities reminds residents that time-of-day watering restrictions have resumed. These mandatory restrictions prohibit landscape watering from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Oct. 31. Failing to follow the conservation ordinance guidelines could result in fines of $250 to $2,000 per incident.
The 2nd Annual Wildcat Rally, a gathering of Woodrow alums and parents of past and current students, is scheduled Oct. 25 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Back Yard Beach Club, East Grand at Gaston. Proceeds benefit Woodrow’s PTA. For information call 214-616-4047 or email mariaaluna@sbcglobal.net.
SeniorNet of Dallas Learning center offers members a range of in-depth computer courses — learn to email friends, search the internet, send electronic greeting cards, pay your bills, shop, and more using your computer. Enjoy small classes with patient instructors, convenient parking, plus a brand new classroom and equipment. Call 214.841.2818 to save your spot.
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.
The Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1978 reunion will be Saturday, Oct. 4, at Ozona’s on Lower Greenville, featuring musical act Wes Niles and the Texas Skeeters. The class of ’78 invites all alumni, especially 1975-1979 grads, to attend. Organizers are trying to get contact information for many of the alumni; e-mail Monica Shaw, monica@hartmanntravel.com if you can help.
Lakewood Neighborhood Association is holding a “Green Home and Eggs” contest to honor Lakewood residents who are going green at home and in their gardens. Share strategies you have used in your move toward green living and win a $500 shopping spree at Whole Foods. E-mail president@lakewoodneighborhood.org for categories and rules.
Lakewood Volunteers in Patrol (VIP) needs neighbors to join the program. While on patrol, volunteers observe and report 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 on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m at NorthPark Presbyterian Church, 9555 N. Central Expressway. It’s 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.
