The Historic Preservation League has good news for anyone who has ever wanted to rehab a house, write a newsletter for their community group, or learn about the real estate market in historic neighborhoods.
The league will open the Wilson House Preservation Center during the next couple of months, and its resources will allow neighborhood residents to do just that – thanks to a grant from the Meadows Foundation.
“This is a pretty unique thing,” says Catherine Horsey, the league’s new executive director. “I don’t know of too many other cities in the country that will have this sort of resource.”
The Wilson Center, 2922 Swiss, will serve as a clearinghouse for information about historic buildings and historic neighborhoods:
• The marketing center will promote the City’s historic neighborhoods and explain the benefits of owning an historic home. It will be geared toward real estate professionals.
• The resource center will feature information about techniques, sources for materials, financial incentives contractors and other issues regarding the actual work of rehabilitating older homes.
• The information center, with touch-screen computers, will provide presentations about historic sites, neighborhoods and preservation activities.
• The publications center, with desktop publishing equipment, will give neighborhood groups a place to put together newsletters and brochures.
• The first part of the Wilson Center will open Nov. 1, with the other parts opening during the next few months. For information, call 821-3290.
Lakewood Homeowners Set Garage Sale Extravaganza
The Lakewood Homeowners Association will hold its first neighborhood garage sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 16.
Association president Susan Howard expects more than two dozen residents to participate. Each family will hold a garage sale at its home, and maps will be distributed with the location of each garage sale.
“We hope to make this an annual event,” says Howard. “It’s a way for the residents of our neighborhood to get involved with the association.”
The Lakewood Homeowners Association includes the area bounded by Mockingbird, Abrams, Gaston, Winstead and Williamson.
Seniors Investment Seminar Scheduled
Bank One and Clements, Realtors have scheduled a free seminar Oct. 14 for seniors interested in learning about ways to invest money received from the sale of a home.
The seminar, “Getting Top Dollar for Home Equity – Investing for Maximum Income”, will be held from 10 a.m.-noon at Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams, in room 154 north.
Among the topics to be discussed are home marketing tips, investment alternatives, and ways to ensure a safe, regular monthly income.
Free refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be given. For information, call Bank One’s Joan Poole at 827-8610 or Clements’ Ray Hardin at 823-2600.
‘Halloween Hoot’ Headlines Auction
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual auction at the Radisson Central/Dallas Oct. 23. The theme of the auction is “Halloween Hoot.”
Dana Kimbrough of Dana Kimbrough and Associates is chairing the auction. To donate items, call the chamber at 368-6000.
News & Notes
INTERFAITH DISCUSSION: “Inter-marriage as a Family Affair” will be the topic of a discussion scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Temple Shalom. Rabbi David Stern and Debby Stein of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations will lead the talk. For information, call 960-6641.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: Boy Scout Troop 64’s annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18 in the basement of Northridge Presbyterian Church, 6920 Bob-O-Links Drive. Tickets are $4 for individuals, and $13 for a family of four.
Calendar
Oct. 3 – “Stress and Lifestyle Management” seminar at Lake Park Presbyterian Church, 8528 Audelia Road, from 5-8 p.m. Dinner provided (donation requested). Information: 348-2883.
Oct. 5 – White Rock Newcomers Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, LBJ and Jupiter. Information: 328-4064 or 341-9853.
Oct. 9 – Reading of “The Forest” and puppet show 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and noon, Enchanted Forest Book Store, 6333 E. Mockingbird, Suite 231.
