19th Annual Fort Worth Alliance Air Show The 19th Annual Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, presented by Breitling, will be held on the weekend of October 11-12, 2008. Bring your family and friends for a full-day of daring aerobatic maneuvers, children's activities, food and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds! Gates open at 9:00 a.m. each day and aerial performances start at 9:30 a.m. and last until the late afternoon. The Fort Worth Alliance Air Show is a non-profit event with the goal of raising funds for its primary beneficiary - the USO of Dallas/Fort Worth.
Dallas/Fort Worth Out of the Darkness Walk The New 103.7 Lite FM is proud sponsor the Dallas/Fort Worth Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, October 18th, 2008 at Oak Point Park in Plano. Pre-Registration starts at noon, the walk begins at 1:30pm, all proceeds benefit The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For more information click here http://www.outofthedarkness.org/
Open Arms is celebrating 20 years of serving victims of domestic violence in Tarrant County by providing for their basic needs (safe shelter, food and clothing) as well as their long-term needs (counseling, case management, education and employment assistance). Ultimately, the program helps victims and their children rebuild their lives and break the cycle of violence in their families. The Open Arms Style Show & Luncheon is being held Wednesday, October 29th at Cacharel in Arlington. The event is aimed at individuals across Tarrant County and all proceeds from the event will benefit the women and children in the Open Arms Program. It is also our hope that the event will raise awareness of the program’s services for victims and increase awareness of domestic violence in Tarrant County. www.thecec.org
Chacon's 1st Annual Shoe Drive
This November marks Chacon's first annual shoe drive benefiting Shoes for Orphan Souls. Help Chacon make a difference in the lives of at-risk and orphan children throughout the world by dropping off a pair of new shoes at any one of our 8 locations.
For a complete list of locations, please visit our websites. www.chaconautos.com & www.chaconsuzuki.com
Life Through the Eyes of A Child Living with Neuroblastoma
"Life Through the Eyes of A Child Living with Neuroblastoma". Award-winning photographer, Geno Loro will have his photography exhibition at the Ft. Worth Community Arts Center from September 5, 2008 through November. Opening night will be September 5, 2008 from 6 pm-8:30 p.m. with free beverages and hors d'oeurves provided. The event is provided by three title sponsors: Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation, Cook Children's Medical Center, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center. This event is free and open to a general audience. This exhibition is in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September).
28th Annual Dickens of Christmas Downtown McKinney's premier festival, the 28th Annual Dickens of a Christmas. An old fashioned, Victorian Christmas atmosphere with horse drawn carriages, traveling carolers, visits with Santa Claus, a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony and activities for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to spend the weekend enjoying all the activities and taking advantage of the many great shops, restaurants, and entertainment. The perfect start to the holiday season -Dickens of a Christmas is our opportunity to give back to the community. Periodically, during the month of December, the shops in downtown McKinney will stay open for extended hours so that customers have a chance to finish all of that holiday shopping in one place with over 100 boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, apparel, gifts and exquisite antiques. For more information please visit www.downtownmckinney.com
