November 20-December
15, 2011
This calendar covers an
extended period of time. Changes happen. If we are informed of changes,
they will be posted here and designated Changed. But
we don't always get notified so please email me or call number listed
before driving to an event. We also add events as we hear of them. Look
for NEW.
Sun, Nov 20 - All-vegan, all-you-can-eat
buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal
Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Call host for info:
James Bisby 469-371-1938
Sun, Nov 20 - Dallas Trekkers group walks
at White Rock
Lake at 8 m. Meet at Doctors
Hospital, 9330 Poppy Drive, Dallas.
972-489-3072 for more information. Small charge.
Sun, Nov 20 - Transition Dallas Hub
potluck and meeting in Carrollton. Discuss
Transition Town Initiative goals of localizing food production. lowering
our carbon footprint, and building community. RSVP to
highclassmusic@yahoo.com for
location. 6 pm, bring dish to share.
Sun, Nov 20 - Dr. Melanie Joy will speak at 7 pm at First Unitarian
Church, 4015 Normandy Avenue, (Preston
Rd at St Andrews) Room Room #305,
Dallas, 75205. Dr. Joy is the author of Why We Love Dogs, Eat
Pigs, and Wear Cows. Using powerful imagery, thought-provoking
analyses, and a compelling narrative, Dr. Joy says how, although unjust
ideologies (racism, sexism, ableism, carnism, etc.) all are unique, the
mentality that enables such interlocking systems is strikingly similar.
When unnoticed, these ideologies can cause us to act against our core
values, our own interests, and the interests of others. Free
Mon, Nov 21 - The Dallas Chapter of Native
Plant Society meets. Social time begins at 6:30 with refreshments at the
back. A speaker is scheduled at 7:30 pm. REI store, located on
the north side of LBJ between Midway and Welch. Take the stairs to the
second floor and turn left to find the meeting rooms. Free
Tue, Nov 22 - North Texas River Runners
Club meet at 7 pm at the Lake Arlington Meeting Room, Richard
Simpson Park, 6300 West Arkansas
Lane, Arlington. NTRR, P.O. Box 171522, Arlington, TX
76003
NEW
Thu, Nov 24 - Gentle Thanksgiving Veg'n Buffet at 1 pm
at
Madras Pavilion, 101 S Coit #359, Richardson, 75080. PLEASE RSVP to Terry
if you are coming so we will have a large enough table for all at 817
443-2553 or gentle@dfwnetmall.com
Madras Pavilion is having a special vegetarian buffet and several vegan
choices are available. You will pay for your own food and beverage. Good
veg'n, animal, and earth-friendly camaraderie is free for all!
Happy Thanksgiving
Sat, Nov 26 Vegan
Potluck, Come share vegan recipes, good vegan food, and good veg company
on the 4th Saturday of each month at 5:00 pm at Westside Unitarian
Universalist Church, located at 901 Page Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76110.
Contact Russell at
relleven@gmail.com for more information.
Thu, Dec 1 - North Texas chapter of Native Plant
Society meets at 7 pm at Fort Worth Botanic Garden, located off University
Drive west of downtown at 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard. From Interstate
30, exit north on University Drive; the Botanic Garden begins on the west
side of the street. Free
Sat, Dec 3 - Fort Worth Vegetarian Society monthly dinner at Spiral Diner,
6:30 pm. 1314 W Magnolia at 6th, Fort Worth. No reservation necessary;
look for FWVS sign. Event is free except for cost of your food and
beverage.
Sat, Dec 3 - SPCA of Texas’ Pet Grief recovery program for those grieving
the loss of a beloved companion animal. Meet at 1 pm at the conference
room at SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas. Free.
Sun, Dec 4- Sustainable Sunday: Vegan Buffet every first Sunday at Papaya
Garden, 1201 W. Airport Frwy #100, 817 684-9378, Euless on the corner of
Airport Fwy (Hwy 183) and Industrial from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Fort Worth
Vegetarian Society has a table if you want to ask for them at door.
Mon, Dec 5 - Fort Worth Bicycling Association meeting at 7 pm at the
University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.,
Fort Worth, TX, Building #2, room 2-100. Park in lot A and enter the lower
level. Look for the yellow FWBA signs. Free
Tue, Dec 6 - Sustainable East Dinner at 7 pm to socialize, get-acquainted,
and plan an abundant future for the eastern area of DFW which is
energy-lean, time-rich, less stressful, healthier and happier. Come
meet some new people and get involved in this Transition Initiative to
build a resilient local economy for a bioregion that is from the towns
around Lake Ray Hubbard to the area around Lake Tawakoni and from I-30 to
I-20, give or take a few miles. For those who are interested in general
sustainability in their own community. Networking and documentaries, of
course, but also talks about organic gardening, Permaculture, green
building/remodeling, homesteading skills plus invitations to public
officials to make our communities more sustainable. Koung's Thai
Restaurant, vegetarian and vegan options available here at 2006 S Goliad
St, Ste 218, Rockwall on the corner of I-30 and SH 205
(Goliad St). Please RSVP to Terry at 972 251-1532 or
gentle@dfwnetmall.com
Thu, Dec 8 - Fort Worth Audubon Society meets 7:30
pm, Research and Education (RES) Bldg, Everett Hall, Room 100, at the
University of North Texas Health Science Center (formerly Texas College of
Osteopathic Medicine) at 3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard at Montgomery, Fort
Worth.
Sat, Dec 10 - Black Vegetarian Society of Texas food preparation class
will be at 11:30 am, at the Nash-Davis Recreation Center, 3710 N. Hampton
Rd, West Dallas (214.670.6194). We eat what we prepare. The cost is just
$10 for BVSTX members and $15 for BVSTX friends. Fees for the class may be
mailed to: BVST, P O Box 116950, Carrollton, TX 75011-6950
Sat, Dec 10 - Bird and nature walk on interpretive wetlands trail at Texas
Fisheries Center, 5550 F.M. 2495, Athens, 75752. Entry fees apply. 903
676-2277.
Sat, Dec 10 - White Rock Lake Cleanup. Walk and talk while helping to pick
up trash and recyclables at White Rock Lake Park. Meet from 8 am - 9 am at
the Love of the Lake office, 1152 N Buckner Blvd, #123, Dallas, on the
Northeast corner of Garland Rd. and Buckner Blvd for a free continental
breakfast that includes free juice, coffee, other goodies. Gloves, trash
bags, etc. provided. There are always birds and wildflowers to enjoy.
Clean-up finished by 11 am.
Sat, Dec 10 - Guided Trinity River Expedition via canoe. In addition to
seeing the beauty (and sometimes the lack of same) of the river, veteran
canoe guide Charles Allen will point out American Indian sites and other
historical artifacts as you paddle. From 8:30 am until mid-afternoon. $45
payable when reservation made. Trips are rain or shine. Other details by
calling 214-941-1757. Although trips may change because of local boating
conditions, scheduled trip is for West Fork, Hwy. 157 to Hwy. 360, 7
miles, River Legacy park, proximity of Bird's Fort site, Woodbine
sandstone, seldom paddled, difficult access.
Sat, Dec 10 - Holiday Market from 9 am - 3 pm. White Rock Local Market 702
N. Buckner Blvd, at the corner of Northcliff Dr. in Dallas.
Wed, Dec 14 - Free Attorneys from 5:30 pm to 8 pm by the Dallas Bar at 214
220-7476. Lawyers answer any kind of legal question. You remain anonymous.
Wed, Dec14 - Arlington Conservation Council meets at 7 pm, Fielder
Museum,1616 W. Abram St at Fielder, Arlington.
Thu, Dec 15 - Audubon Dallas meets at 7 pm at Trinity River Audubon
Center..Trinity River Audubon Center' (TRAC), 6500 South Loop 12, Dallas,
75217. 214 398-8722. Free.
Thu, Dec15 - Trinity River Audubon Center's (TRAC) free day. Take a hike,
listen for frogs, watch the river roll by, enjoy the LEEDs building.. Free
all day. all day and evening at 6500 South Loop 12, Dallas, TX 75217. TRAC
is an amazing place.
Sat, Dec 24 - Vegan potluck from 5-7 pm
at Westside UU Church, 901 Page Av, Fort Worth, 76110. Free and open to
all. Bring a vegan dish to share.
Remember
that we make additions and sometimes changes or deletions to the calendar
all month. Check back and find changes/additions here: http://cyberparent.com/dfw/index.htm
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