All are invited!
Mark and Janet’s
4711 Swiss
May 7, 6-9 p.m
Come out and join your neighbors for a Peaks Addition wine porch party at the home of Mark and Janet Staring. Wine, beer, and soft drinks will be provided.
Please bring your favorite appetizer.
See you on the 7th!
Please mark your calendar for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon on Sunday, March 14. Residents, businesses and organizations along the course will receive a detailed “road closure brochure” in the mail this week.
PDF versions of our course map and road closure grid are available on our website. If you are affiliated with a community group or business along the route, please share this information with your members and/or employees.
You’re invited to get involved with this exciting event. Spectators are encouraged to line the route to cheer 15,000 runners and walkers towards the finish line. Volunteers are still needed at the Expo, Start Line and Finish Line. Please sign up online.
Thank you,
Community Relations Department
Rock ‘n’ Roll Dallas Half Marathon
Sunday, March 14, 2010
http://dallas.competitor.com/event-info/course/road-closures
We recently got to experience the rare treat of a thick blanket of snow covering our neighborhood, turning our streets into beautiful scenes out of a postcard. The snow has since melted, but there is no reason the beauty can’t linger (albeit in a nonfrozen form). So I would like to invite everyone to our first “Peak’s Pick-Up” neighborhood beautification project on Saturday, March 6th from 9:00 a.m. – noon. At 9:00 a.m. sharp, we will meet at the parking lot of East Dallas Christian Church on the corner of Worth Street and Peak Street, where supplies will be distributed and tasks will be assigned. This will be a fun time of working with your neighbors, having a good laugh, mocking the graffiti taggers’ lack of creativity, and generally beautifying the neighborhood. “Sounds interesting, but what exactly will we be doing?” you may be wondering. Generally speaking, we will be picking up trash, cleaning up graffiti, and trimming overgrown vegetation (or dead branches) in vacant or deserted areas. The specifics, however, will be up to you. In the days leading up to Peak’s Pick-Up, I invite everyone to keep your eyes open for things we can clean up, graffiti we can wipe out, and overall beautification that can be done in a few hours by a dedicated group of weekend warriors. Email your suggestions to president@peaksaddition.org.
Everyone wants a clean neighborhood, but trash doesn’t pick itself up. Here is your chance to do your part to make it happen. It’s the perfect reason to wake up a little earlier on a Saturday, head down to the Taco Joint for some breakfast, and put on your work gloves for a few hours to make Peak’s Addition a little prettier.
Walker Duke
Tour the Alexander Mansion on Ross at Annex!
Thursday through Sunday, December 10 to 13
11:00 - 4:00 | Please arrive on the hour.
4607 Ross Avenue
The Dallas Woman's Forum invites you to experience the magical spirit of the season―made more special amid the nostalgic setting of the 1906 C.H. Alexander mansion.
Visit the website for ticket prices, online scheduling, and additional information.
Silent Auction on Friday December 11, 2009 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm to benefit "The Open Door Preschool" (featured this week on Channel 8 News). The school is housed at Grace United Methodist Church at 4105 Junius.
Come do your Christmas Shopping while supporting a wonderful preschool in Old East Dallas!!
Join us in The Parlor at Grace for fun, food, live music, and a great selection of items to bid on! We accept cash, check, or credit cards.
For more information about this amazing preschool go to: http://www.opendoorpreschooldallas.org
The elder abuse story concerning Mary Ellen Bendtsen’s death has been rescheduled to Friday, December 11th, on ABC's 20/20. Mary Ellen’s family and neighbor friends, including Jim Anderson, were interviewed by John Quiñones for the program. Jim believes this will be the kick off to a series concerning elder abuse. He hopes neighbors will be able to watch this program that further discusses this East Dallas tragedy.
4722-4726 Swiss Avenue
Sunday, December 13, 2009
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Enjoy great live music while you cheer on marathon runners. Alex and Daniel Watters and Stephanie and Thad Toups are hosting 3 bands for the event, which neighbors have enjoyed immensely in past years:
'Tis the season for the annual PAHA Holiday party!
Where: Chris and Virginia Campbell's house, 4830 Swiss
When: Tuesday, December 1, 7:00PM
Chris and Virginia Campbell have graciously offered to host the party at their home on Swiss Avenue (again). This is a purely social event (after some brief announcements, a look at progress on Buckner Park, and voting), so come eat, drink and be merry. Bring your non-member neighbors who might be interested in PAHA.
The homeowner's association has kindly offered to provide the main course along with beverages including beer, wine, and soft drinks. Please bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, or dessert. For those that prefer to stay out of the kitchen, help setting up or cleaning up would be greatly appreciated.
Please consider bringing a coat or a toy for the annual Zaragoza drive. Renew your PAHA membership for 2010 (or do it online NOW via PayPal) .
See you on the 1st! ...and Happy Holidays!
Wine College
Complete your viticulture education just in time for the holidays!
Munger Place is offering the following courses for Wine Majors on Saturday, November 21:
5119 Worth St. Grape Juice for Big Bird. This course will come to terms with the fact that no wine is considered a perfect match for the Thanksgiving bird, but the best possible choices are lined up for you to taste with turkey sliders. Instruction is provided by Veritas at the home of Talya and John Boerner from 7-7:50 pm.
4928 Tremont St. Dining in December. This course discusses the diverse foods that we indulge in during the closing of a year. It offers a fool proof line up of red wine for candy and nuts and everything that follows. Attend this class for a tasty and filling CE credit at the home of Karla and Jim Wintle from 8-8:50 pm.
5011 Victor St. AM / PM Sparklers. Champagne morning and night; a real crowd pleaser, so should it matter sweet or dry, when and why? This course will review the classification and economics of bubbles so you can formulate an exciting cocktail or serve in pure form. Champagne, Cava, Sekt, or Spumante; it’s all sparkling fun. This course includes a tasting lab with cheese and chocolates. Formal instruction begins at 9 pm in the home of Gale and Harold Green, and will run late for students who need extra credit!
Munger Bursar’s office will require $20 dollars tuition
(which covers appropriate stemware, food and lots of fun)!
RSVP requested to: kevinleerogers@hotmail.com or 214-244-0360
The William Lipscomb Elementary School presents its 2nd Annual Fundraising Silent Auction and Parents’ Night Out this Thursday, November 19th at 7pm at Times Ten Cellars (6435 Prospect Ave.). Please join the fun and help this EXEMPLARY-rated public elementary school, which serves several local neighborhoods. Church members Andie Hamilton and Ron and Kellie Hardy have donated fabulous items to the auction, which is full of goodies you won’t want to miss!
For full details please click here to view event flyer.
PAHA has learned that the elder abuse story concerning Mary Ellen Bendtsen’s death scheduled 11/6 on ABC's 20/20 has been pre-empted. We will post a new scheduled time as it becomes known.
The elder abuse story concerning Mary Ellen Bendtsen’s death has been rescheduled to Friday, November 6th, on ABC's 20/20. Mary Ellen’s family and neighbor friends, including Jim Anderson, were interviewed by John Quiñones for the program. Jim believes this will be the kick off to a series concerning elder abuse. He hopes neighbors will be able to watch this program that further discusses this East Dallas tragedy.
December PAHA Holiday Party
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7:00 p.m.
Seeking a host home or location. Contact Janet
Staring jamr43@aol.com to
volunteer! Details to be posted on website.
Junius Heights proudly presents its 3rd annual home tour on November 8th from 11 – 5. The Arts & Crafts fair will be held at Lipscomb Elementary at the corner of Worth and Lowell. This year we will be featuring 6 homes and Lipscomb Elementary on the tour covering Craftsman, Prairie and Tudor styles that make our neighborhood one of the most unique in Dallas. Our neighborhood has a long rich history in Dallas and is the largest historic neighborhood in the city with more than 800 homes in the district. This is a must see home tour for anyone interested in understanding the history of Dallas. Day of tickets can be purchased at Lipscomb Elementary for $15
Junius Heights is looking for docents for the tour. If you are willing to serve, contact mitchell.jeanne@gmail.com.
Four Swiss Avenue homes will offer cuisine, cocktails, music and entertainment from around the world at “A Taste of Swiss” on Saturday, October 10. Italy, Brazil, India and Turkey will be represented at this fundraiser benefitting the Friends of Buckner Park. With passports in hand and the leadership of a tour guide, guests will tour each home experiencing the flavors, music and entertainment representative of each country’s culture. Tickets for this event are $100 per person and are available for purchase online at www.friendsofbucknerpark.org or in person at Needless Necessities (2926 N. Henderson Ave.) and Talulah Belle (2017 Abrams Rd.). Check-in will be from 6:30 to 7:00 pm at 5001 Swiss Avenue.
“A Taste of Swiss” is organized by residents of the four East Dallas historic districts (Swiss Avenue, Peak’s Suburban Addition, Munger Place and Junius Heights) and the Friends of Buckner Park as a fundraiser benefiting the restoration of Buckner Park. This neighborhood park, located at the corner of Worth Street and Carroll Avenue in Old East Dallas, also serves as the Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School playground. Buckner Park is situated at an important gateway intersection linking Old East Dallas with Lakewood, Downtown, Fair Park and Deep Ellum. Unlike the timeless homes restored in the area, the park has deteriorated over time and has suffered from vandalism and neglect. The Friends of Buckner Park was formed to restore the park and make it a beautiful retreat for the entire community to enjoy.
“So far the community has been overwhelmingly supportive of the endeavors of the Friends of Buckner Park,” Andrea Nicolas, Friends of Buckner Park president, said. “Our vision for the park includes a walking trail, new playground equipment, a pavilion and a venue for annual fundraising events that will benefit the park and its restoration.”
“A Taste of Swiss is a unique opportunity for our guests to spend an intimate evening, with an international flair, in four beautifully restored early 20th Century Swiss Avenue homes,” Larry Waisanen, co-chairman of the event, said. “In addition to raising funds for the park, we want this event to help to create an awareness in the broader community of the tremendous opportunity that the restoration of this historic City Park offers to East Dallas and the surrounding area.”
Formed in 2006, the Friends of Buckner Park is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created to revitalize Buckner Park in partnership with Dallas Parks and Recreation Department and make it a clean, safe, urban green space for the community.
“A TASTE OF SWISS” SPONSORED BY: Swiss Avenue Historic District; State Farm, Ryan Thebeau, Agent; Millet the Printer; Brian Jackson; Sherpa Management Partners
Tickets are selling now to this exclusive event. Don't miss your chance to get out for a great evening and support a worthy cause at the same time!
From JW Brasher: DART is having special celebrations this Saturday at each of the 4 new stations in East Dallas. Our Station (called Deep Ellum) station in error, will have music history and Hispanic Culture see below. Also free rides on the Green Line only -- on Saturday. Sounds like free fun to me and a way to welcome light rail back to East Dallas after 50 years.
~JW
Green Line gets going with a Super Saturday
Customers get a chance to "test ride" the new Green Line during Super Saturday activities at each of the four new stations on Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special activities are designed to highlight the unique qualities of each station.
Deep Ellum Station (Good-Latimer Expressway and Gaston Avenue): A celebration of Deep Ellum art, music, history, and Hispanic heritage at the Latino Cultural Center.
Baylor University Medical Center Station (Hall Street and Junius Street): An informative and fun health fair with free screenings, zumba dancing and much more.
Fair Park Station (Parry Avenue and Exposition Avenue): Four hours of fabulous fun at Fair Park museums, the Music Hall and other attractions.
MLK, Jr. Station (J.B. Jackson, Jr. Boulevard and Trunk Avenue): A community celebration for the whole family.
Join your neighbors at Sons of Hermann Hall for the Restoration Blues 4th annual mixer. The band and the Hall would love for the good folks in Peak Suburban to come out and party with the rest of the East Dallas Historic Districts.
Friday, September 18
8 p.m. to Midnight
Sons of Hermann Hall
3414 Elm at Exposition
Click here for Event Flyer
Click here for parking map
Click here for detailed parking notes
On October 10, 2009 experience an evening of international tastings in the Swiss Avenue Historic District. At “A Taste of Swiss”, organized by volunteers from the Swiss Avenue, Peak’s Suburban Addition, Munger Place and Junius Heights Historic Districts, four historic Swiss Avenue homes will be “on tour”, each representing an international destination—Brazil, Italy, India and Turkey. Guests will receive a passport and travel with a guide to each of these homes where they will sample hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks from each country while enjoying music and entertainment representative of the country’s culture. Check in will be from 6:30 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, October 10 at 5001 Swiss Avenue. Following a champagne bon voyage toast, our travelers will begin their international culinary experience. “Touchdown” back in Dallas will be at 11:00 pm, where guests will be “welcomed home” with an arrival sweet. Tickets for this tour are $100 per person and can be purchased online at www.friendsofbucknerpark.org or in person beginning September 1 at Needless Necessities (2926 N. Henderson Ave.) and Talulah Belle (2017 Abrams Rd.).
Mark your calendars now. Space is limited for this event and you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to enjoy international cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in four beautiful, historic Swiss Avenue Homes (including the well known Bishop Lynch and Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Higginbotham homes).
Sponsors for this event include the Swiss Avenue Historic District, Ryan Thebeau State Farm Agency (Gaston Avenue at Haskell) and Millett the Printer. Proceeds from “A Taste of Swiss” will benefit Friends of Buckner Park, a 501(c)3.
Event tickets may be purchased with a donors’ contribution of $100 to Friends of Buckner Park. In exchange for this contribution, donors will receive a dining experience worth an estimated fair market value of $35. Therefore, for Federal income tax purposes, contribution deduction is limited to $65.
Click here to view the Taste of Swiss Invitation
The elder abuse story concerning Mary Ellen Bendtsen’s death has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 8th on the new ABC TV news series Prime Time Family Secrets. Mary Ellen’s family and neighbor friends, including Jim Anderson, were interviewed by John Quiñones for the program. Jim believes this will be the kick off to a series concerning elder abuse. He hopes neighbors will be able to watch this program that further discusses this East Dallas tragedy.
12th Annual Neighborhood Leadership Boot Camp
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2009
7:45 am – 12 Noon Dallas City Hall, 6th Floor
Featuring Speakers John Promoise and Gloria Campos
Sessions Offered:
From the Dallas Police Department:
Join Us August 6th for the Central Division Quarterly Crime Summit
It's time again for the Central Division Quarterly Crime Summit, a gathering of the community and your Dallas Police Central Division representatives to discuss crime issues and plans for the coming quarter.
This quarter's meeting venue is graciously provided by St. Matthews Cathedral, located at 5100 Ross Avenue, between N. Garrett and N. Henderson. Click Here for a Mapquest Map and link to directions.
Deputy Chief Vincent Golbeck, commander of the Central Patrol Division, is your host for the evening.
A social mixer, with snacks and drinks, begins at 6:30pm, with the meeting beginning at 7:00pm. We expect the event to last no longer than 8:30pm.
Guest speakers include a representative from CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), and an officer from the Dallas SWAT team.
No RSVP is required. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have questions, please contact Kim Peters, Central Patrol Division’s Community Outreach Representative, at 214-670-0659, or via e-mail at kim.peters@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us
INTRODUCTION TO DALLAS' HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
6 to 8 p.m.
WILSON CARRIAGE HOUSE--behind Preservation Dallas, 2922 Swiss Avenue
Tracey Cox, Planner with the City of Dallas, gives an overview of the development and growth of Dallas' historic neighborhoods and their architectural styles. Learn how a trip to Munger Place was the equivalent of traveling to Plano "back in the day".
THE VISION AND PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THE KALITA HUMPHREYS THEATER
Thursday, July 30, 2009
6 to 8 p.m.
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE, 2700 Flora (at Arts Plaza in the Dallas Arts District)
**Enter parking lot off of Ross Avenue, just a few yards west of Central Expressway**
Join us as architect and Frank Lloyd Wright expert Ann Abernathy explores the vision and philosophy behind one of Dallas' best-known icons, the Kalita Humphreys Theater on Turtle Creek Boulevard. (Above photograph of Kalita Humphreys Theater by Ann Abernathy, F.A.I.A.)
Cost Per Session: $10 Preservation Dallas Members, $20 Non-Member
For more information on Summer Sizzlers, please visit the Preservation Dallas website at www.preservationdallas.org or contact them at (214) 821-3290 today!
Event #1: THE INTERURBANS--THE ORIGINAL D.A.R.T. RAIL
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
6 to 8 p.m.
Wilson Carriage House--behind Preservation Dallas, 2922 Swiss Avenue
North Texas historian Tom Petr will present an overview of early North Texas rail transportation and the man who orchestrated it all, J.F. Strickland. This impressive and most extensive system is the basis for Dallas' public transportation rail lines today.
Event #2: LOST DALLAS
Thursday, July 16, 2009
6 to 8 p.m.
Wilson Carriage House--behind Preservation Dallas, 2922 Swiss Avenue
Join Mark Doty, Senior Planner with the City of Dallas, as he explores those beloved buildings and structures that were once part of the Dallas landscape and are no more. Famous buildings like the Dallas Cotton Exchange and the Dr. Pepper Headquarters will be highlighted, along with lesser known Downtown buildings and structures such as the Comet Roller Coaster.
Cold drinks will be provided
Free Parking in the lot behind Preservation Dallas (enter off of Liberty or Floyd Streets)
$10 Members/$20 Non Members
For more information on Summer Sizzler sessions and package options, or to register, please visit the website at www.preservationdallas.org or call 214.821.3290.
What do you do with a dozen neighbors who find it too hot to stand on a porch? You stand them in your kitchen. That was Robert Kam's solution during the monthly Porch Party on the 19th of June. The fortified, 1899 foundation of said kitchen easily allowed said neighbors to enjoy an impromptu dish as they dished the dirt. Analgesic libations went hand in hand with soothing conversations. The defiant air conditioning allowed the attendees to prolong their informal "go see" without draining their enthusiasm. There's an old saying that I just made up: "You can take the party out of the heat, but you can't take the heat out of the party."
These proceedings will be placed on hiatus until the Fall of the year so that the "porch" can once again be utilized in "The Porch Party."
Please check your listing for theaters and show times. Thank you to Robert Kam for hosting the June PAHA Porch Party!
Neighbor Jesse Moreno would like to invite all Peak's Addition neighbors to the Boys and Girls Club of Dallas Independence Day Cookout on July 2nd! Please see flyer for full details!
Event: Boys and Girls Club of Dallas Independence Day Cookout
Date: July 2, 2009
Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: 4804 Worth Street
Don't Forget! June PAHA Porch Party!
When: June 19, 7:00
Where: Robert Kam’s, 4403 Junius Street
What: Bring your own beverage and light appetizer. Dinner afterwards at a local establishment.
May 15, 2009.
About two dozen neighbors, confidantes and homies braved the mild temperature and tranquil breeze for what can only be described as "a delicious, metaphysical goulash of all the human emotions."
Borderline stimulating conversation and the aroma of median wines filled the air. Aged canines and humans alike gazed and/or grazed upon succulent hors d'oeuvre. The occasional jogger, transient or passerby leered in amazement at the level of recreation that was playing out in realtime before their eyes, like some post-Woodstock, dream state. Perhaps, they too would some day be fortunate to participate in a similar cornucopia of leisure and frivolity. One can dream, can't one?
This dream can be realized when the month of June promises to bear one more of these glamorous proceedings at a yet undetermined, historic stoop 'round this parts. Updates will be divulged as they evolve.
Stay tuned and stay thirsty.
Breaking News: June PAHA Porch Party!
When: June 19, 7:00
Where: Robert Kam’s, 4403 Junius Street
What: Bring your own beverage and light appetizer. Dinner afterwards at a local establishment.
First Fundraiser a Success! Join the effort today!
Friends of Buckner Park held its kickoff fundraiser for the revitalization of Buckner Park at Veritas Wine Bar on Tuesday, March 19th. There were about 60 people in attendance from Peaks Addition, Junius Heights, Munger Place, and Swiss Avenue plus lots of friends. Everyone had a great time and over $1,500 was raised for improvements in Buckner Park. Thank you to all who attended this event and look for more fundraiser's and park events in the near future! Also a big thank you to Veritas for hosting this event and for Fish City Grill for their generous donation of appetizers.
Friends of Buckner Park would like to thank Fish City Grill for their very generous donation of appetizers for our fundraiser at Veritas. We love neighborhood friendly restaurants and Fish City Grill is just that! It is crawfish season so stop by Fish City Grill and get a pound or two! 2323 N. Henderson.
Invite your friends, tell your colleagues, bring a neighbor!
Kickoff your support for the revitalization of Buckner Park at Veritas Wine Room on Henderson while enjoying delicious wines, cheeses, and a variety of heavy appetizers from local restaurants.
Who: Friends of Buckner Park and Veritas Wine Room will host this delicious event!
What: Wine Tasting, Delicious Local Foods, Silent Auction, Raffle, Retail Discounts, and our First Major Buckner Park Fundraiser!
Where: Veritas Wine Room, 2323 N Henderson Ave, Ste 103
When: Tuesday, May 19th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Arrive early, stay late, but don’t miss it!
Cost: $25 per person. Tickets may be purchased online in advance at www.friendsofbucknerpark.org or at the door.
Benefits: Enjoy 2 glasses of wine and unlimited appetizers, as well as some excellent retail discounts. Also participate in a silent auction, raffle, socialize and network with local philanthropists, business owners, and local officials, and have fun for a great cause! Additional glasses or bottles of wine can be purchased for our thirsty supporters at a retail discount available only to FOBP wine tasters. Opportunities to become a member of East Dallas’ newest 501c3, Friends of Buckner Park (FOBP).
Silent Auction items include:
DOWNTOWNDALLAS and Preservation Dallas present Celebrate Downtown 2009! Art and Architecture - May 16. The cost per person is $25 and includes all food and drinks at several locations.
Click here to download the event flyer.
For full details on the tour, see the event website at http://www.preservationdallas.org/new_site/events/cd09/index.htm
Come Join The Fun on May 17th!
You're invited to stroll, stride, push or pedal to Lakewood Village Shopping Center and enjoy free live music on several stages from 2 – 8 pm. We’re inviting our neighbors to shop, eat and drink locally and learn about greener living choices. There will be kid’s activities and many fun surprises. Admission is FREE!
Click here to download the event flyer and map.
For full details see the Lakewoodstock website.
The Swiss Avenue Historic District Association would like to invite the families of Peak's Addition to join us for the Annual SAHD home tour and fun children’s events next weekend May 9-10.
Central Patrol Division Commander Vincent L. Golbeck will be holding a quarerly crime synopsis, with a special appearance by Community Prosecutor Cody McCullar.
Cesar Chavez Learning Center - Ross & Carroll
Thursday April 16th at 7:00 p.m.
Meet and Greet and 6:30
Fairmount Historic Tour of Homes
Mother’s Day Weekend
May 9th and 10th, 2009
12:00-6:00pm
$10.00 in advance/ $15.00 at the event
www.historicfairmount.com
You are cordially invited to Fairmount’s 27th Annual Historic Tour of Homes! This home tour will mark 27 years of celebrating beautifully restored homes in Fairmount, the largest designated historical district in the Southwest.
Fairmount’s Annual Tour of Historic Homes is one of the premier events located in Fort Worth’s Southside, a preservation district for antique homes dating from the turn of the century to the late 1920s. Join us to view living history! The tour features six beautifully restored homes, one new construction home, and a “work in progress” house that gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at home restoration.
Advance tickets are sold at Old Neighborhood Grill, Old Home Supply, Montgomery Street Antique Mall, and Butler’s Antiques.
Day of Tour Tickets sold at tent in front of Old Home Supply, 1801 College Ave.
For more information visit the Historic Fairmount website or download the tour flyer.
Alright everyone, it's time to rally the troops for MZ Grocery one more time. They have filed their appeal and the matter is set for hearing next Thursday, March 26th at 9:30 a.m. It is being heard in the 44th District Court (Judge Carlos Cortez), which is located downtown in the George Allen Courts Building at 600 Commerce Street (this is different from where the trial was). This is very short notice, but that is the timeframe that the procedural rules dictate.
We need as many people there as possible. No one will have to speak and, in fact, the Protestants sole mouthpiece will be the Attorney General's Office (who represents TABC, the technical "Defendant"). However, just as with the original trial, neighborhood participation through attendence will be very important.
Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: arrive in court by 9:15
Location: George Allen Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street
Parking: there are various parking lots around the courthouse, but there is underground parking connected to the courthouse (entrance on Commerce St. by the Old Red Courthouse) that is very convenient. Approximately $8-$9.
Duration: The hearing could last anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 hours, but it should not be an all-day event like the trial.
This is the final step, if we are successful, at having alcohol sales discontinued at MZ Grocery. A final ruling is due by March 30th, so the end is potentially in sight. We need everyone's help to try and finish this out!
Lenders will be on hand to answer foreclosure questions
WHAT: The City of Dallas, the North Texas Housing Coalition (NTHC) and Fannie Mae are working together to assist persons having trouble paying their home mortgage by hosting a free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop.
Attendees will have an opportunity to speak with a HUD certified counselor, mortgage service provider and learn about home retention programs. Lenders are ready to work with borrowers to address their current mortgage situation.
Persons attending the workshop should bring the following information if possible:
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17
WHO:
NOTE: Home retention events are just one way the NTHC offers help to North Texas citizens. NTHC is a proud member of the local Home Ownership Preservation Enterprise partnership (HOPE); an alliance between several of the major lenders and HUD approved non-profit housing counseling agencies.
For more information go to www.nthcinc.org or call (214) 946-3500. Or contact Steven Bradley at steven_c_bradley@fanniemae.com.
You and your guests are invited to the Central Patrol Division’s Year End Crime Synopsis on Thursday, January 15th, beginning at 6:30pm, at the César Chávez Learning Center, 1710 N. Carroll Street.
The meeting’s focus is to inform residents of crime trends seen during the past year, of current crime trends, of successes in combating crime, and to encourage continued dialogue between the public and the police Department. The new Central Division Watch Commanders (Lieutenants in command of each watch, or “shift”, and responsible for different geographic areas within the Central Division) who have come to the Central Patrol Division will be introduced at the January meeting.
Past meetings have proven very successful. Information exchange, both from police to the public, and from the public to the police, has helped to identify areas and trends that needed to be addressed.
This meeting is open to the public.
If you have questions, please contact Officer Kelly Qualls (contact information is below), or Sgt. Dennis Craig at 214-670-4420.
Thank You, and we look forward to meeting you on the 15th.
Kelly Qualls, #7666
Community Relations Officer & Crime Analyst
Central Patrol Division
Dallas Police Department
214-670-0659 (Direct)
214-670-4031 (Fax)
clarence.qualls@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us
http://www.cepatrolcrimewatch.org
On December 14th, the White Rock Marathon made its annual pass through Peak’s Addition. Once again, neighbors Daniel and Alex Watters generously hosted a party, along with new neighbors Stephanie and Thad Toups, in front of their homes.
Runners were greeted by the invigorating sounds of three bands: the Cat Daddies, Shig Shag, and Squirrel Attack. Neighbors diligently cheered on the runners while enjoying the great music and breakfast refreshments. This event was truly fun for the whole family! Some runners encouraged personal cheers by printing their names on their shirts so encouragement shouted by strangers could be made more meaningful!
If you have not experienced the neighborhood ‘Run the Rock’ party, make plans to join us next year. This is a great way to meet the neighbors and enjoy a beautiful day!
4722 Swiss Avenue
Sunday, December 14, 2008
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Enjoy great live music while you cheer on marathon runners. This year Alex and Daniel Watters are hosting 3 bands for the event. The Cat Daddies are coming back and When Squirrels Attack followed by Shig Shag.
http://www.catdaddiesrock.com/happenings.cfm
As usual it will be BYOB&B. Bring your own beverage and breakfast item. Our hosts will supply coffee and mimosas.
Dallas Heritage Village invites PAHA neighbors to their Candlelight event on December 13-14, 3-9 p.m. Download flyer for full event details.
The Winnetka Heights Holiday Home Tour is a great chance to check out a nearby neighborhood!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
12 to 8pm
Starting at the Turner House, 401 N. Rosemont Avenue
Celebrate 100 years of Craftsman Homes and Bungalows decorated for the Holidays in historic Oak Cliff. Children's activities, a Silent Auction, Music, After-Party and more are included as part of this year's tour.
Visit www.whhometour.org for an interactive tour map and additional information.
Tour the Alexander Mansion on Ross at Annex!
Thursdays through Sundays:
December 4 to 7
December 11 to 14
December 18 to 21
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
4607 Ross Avenue
Presented by the Dallas Woman's Forum, Chair Suzanne Palmlund and Co-Chair Maria Viera-Williams invite you to experience the magical spirit of the season―made more special amid the nostalgic setting of the 1906 C.H. Alexander mansion.
Visit www.dallaswomansforum.org for ticket prices and additional information.
MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW FOR A NIGHT OF FESTIVE FUN!
Experience one of Dallas ’ most popular family traditions – the Dallas Symphony’s Christmas Celebration! This year’s spectacular concert features the DSO, the Dallas Symphony Chorus and Children’s Choir, led by David R. Davidson, in a program of Christmas carols, holiday favorites and a visit from Santa Claus. Special Peak's Addition Homeowners Association pricing $35 - $45.
Log in to Dallas Symphony web site
Enter Promo Code creun09
Choose the date of the concert from the calendar on the right
Hey everybody, 'tis the season for the annual PAHA Holiday party. It's finally here!
This year, Chris & Virginia Campbell have graciously offered to host the party at their wonderful home on Swiss Avenue. This is a purely social event (after some brief announcements and voting), so come eat, drink and be merry. The party starts at 7:00 on December 2nd.
Business matters to be covered including voting by membership on:
The homeowners' association has kindly agreed to provide a barrel of ice cold beer from our very own Shiner, Texas, as well as a few bottles of wine and the main course. When you RSVP (via Evite), please note how many guests you plan to bring and sign up to bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, or dessert, along with your favorite beverage. For those that prefer to stay out of the kitchen, help setting up or cleaning up would be greatly appreciated.
There is a small, $5/pp charge for non-PAHA members only (pay at the door). PAHA members are free. Once again, membership has benefits!
Please consider bringing a coat or a toy for the annual Zaragoza drive. See you on the 2nd! ...and Happy Holidays!
To receive full details for the event and to RSVP, contact postmaster@peaksaddition.org. If you would like to vote via an absentee ballot, please contact secretary@peaksaddition.org.
Support the Develop-Neighborhood Compromise and help build exciting new walkable urban neighborhoods for Dallas! Mark your calendar now to attend this critical public hearing, rescheduled from November 10th, for a new form-based zoning code. This will govern the next generation of Dallas development.
December 3rd, 2008 at 9 a.m.
Dallas City Council Chambers
1500 Marilla, 6th floor
“NO” to the NATINSKY PROPOSAL - The Natinsky Proposal will Devastate Dallas’ Neighborhoods
“YES” to the DEVELOPER-NEIGHBORHOOD COMPROMISE - Unanimously supported by the City Council-appointed Advisory Committee and the City Plan Commission
This will build exciting walkable Urban neighborhoods
This will protect our existing neighborhoods
Why say “NO” to the NATINSKY PROPOSAL? The Natinsky Proposal will devastate Dallas’ neighborhoods:
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Continue reading "December 3 City Council Meeting - Need Neighbor Support" »
The second annual Junius Heights Home Tour will take place this Sunday November 9th, from 11:00 - 5:00. If you are willing to volunteer to help with their tour, please contact Rene Schmidt.
Support the Develop-Neighborhood Compromise and help build exciting new walkable urban neighborhoods for Dallas! Mark your calendar now to attend this critical public hearing for a new form-based zoning code. This will govern the next generation of Dallas development.
November 10th, 2008 at 1 PM
Dallas City Council Chambers
1500 Marilla, 6th floor
“NO” to the NATINSKY PROPOSAL - The Natinsky Proposal will Devastate Dallas’ Neighborhoods
“YES” to the DEVELOPER-NEIGHBORHOOD COMPROMISE - Unanimously supported by the City Council-appointed Advisory Committee and the City Plan Commission
This will build exciting walkable Urban neighborhoods
This will protect our existing neighborhoods
Why say “NO” to the NATINSKY PROPOSAL? The Natinsky Proposal will devastate Dallas’ neighborhoods:
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Junius Heights 2nd Annual Home Tour is scheduled for November 9th. The event also features an Arts & Crafts Bazaar in Munger Park. See the Junius Heights Website for more information.
Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
& Heritage Auction Galleries
invite you to join us for
A Main Street Wine Reception
Friday, October 10, 2008
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
1515 South Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75215
Enjoy wine, hors d’ oeuvres, and live music provided by the Allegro Guitar Society on Dallas Heritage Village’s beautiful 1900 Main Street. At 6:30 p.m., representatives of Heritage Auction Galleries will present a brief program entitled “Treasures in Your Attic” that will outline what’s hot and what’s not in the current antique market.
Complimentary Valet Parking
$20 per person, No Tickets at Door
Please RSVP by October 6 to 214-413-3663, mleopando@dallasheritagevillage.org, or
visit www.DallasHeritageVillage.org.
Appraisal Day
Saturday, October 11, 2008
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Appraisal Experts include Fine Art, Decorative Art, Texas Art, Western Art, Jewelry,
Watches, Silver, Sports Memorabilia, Texana, and Books and Manuscripts
Appraisal Items $10 each; $5 each for DHV members, no limit, but items must be able to be carried by individuals – no staff available to help bring items in.
All proceeds from these events benefit the museum’s building preservation fund.
Grace United Methodist Church is hosting a garage sale.
Saturday, Oct 4th
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
All proceeds from this event benefit Grace United Methodist Church. If rain on the day of the sale, it will be moved to the Fellowship Hall. Grace is located at:
4105 Junius Street @Haskell Avenue in East Dallas near
Baylor Hospital. Call 214,824.2533 for more information.
For more information, download the event flyer.
Zelman Brounoff invites neighbors to an Open House Party on
Friday, September 19th from 5:30 p.m. until dawn.
4314 Trellis Court, Dallas, TX 75246
See flyer for more details.
Kids Fest 2008
Saturday, August 30th
8 AM - Noon
JFK Learning Center, 1802 Moser Ave, Dallas 75206
Please view the attached flyer for a wonderful effort to help local kids get an opportunity to do better in class with the correct tools. Please drop off any school supplies by Friday, August 1, to 4715 Swiss Ave. Neighbors should leave all donations in the box located on the right side of the front porch beside the couch.
Thanks in advance for your support to help the kids get a great education. Starting with the right tools is only the beginning.
Although temperatures were approaching the 100 degree mark, we had a great turnout for the PAHA Early Fourth of July Hot Dog/Ice Cream party. There were approximately 50 people in attendance and it was great fun. We were happy to see so many new faces and hope everyone will attend our next general meeting in August. Special thanks to Sharron Sadacca and her family for hosting the party and making fabulous homemade cake and ice cream. Also, thanks to Zelman Brounoff for slaving over the hot grill and cooking the hot dogs to perfection!
Preservation Dallas is pleased to present the 2008 season of the Summer Preservation Institute! This series of professional adult education classes offers insight into local preservation topics, history and architecture.
All sessions are located at the Wilson Carriage House, behind 2922 Swiss Avenue, unless otherwise stated. Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Carriage House, between Swiss Avenue and Floyd Street.
For more information about this or other Preservation Dallas programs, phone 214.821.3290.
Continue reading "Preservation Dallas Summer Preservation Institute" »
In lieu of the PAHA monthly general meeting, we will have a hot dog and ice cream social in celebration of the 4th of July. Sharron Sadacca has generously offered her home at 4806 Gaston Avenue for this occasion. Please bring a covered dish or dessert. Hot dogs, soft drinks and water will be provided. Those that would like additional libations should BYOB.
Look forward to seeing everyone there!
Those on the PAHA email distribution list received an evite invitation. Other neighbors who plan to attend should contact Janet Staring to RSVP.
Join Peak's Addition neighbors for a summer hotdog and ice cream social on Tuesday, July 1st at the home of Sharron Sadaca. The social will be at 7:00, in lieu of our general meeting normally scheduled for that evening. Details will be published in the July newsletter and will be posted to the website.
Preservation Dallas and DowntownDallas present two tours in one day. Pick your passion and join us for one of these tracks.
Tour 1 - Walk the Spots - Live in the shoes of a true urbanite for a day, and set out on foot to discover some of Downtown's landmark residential properties, rooftop patios, historic pathways and public plazas. Wear comfortable shoes ... or shop for a new ones at the stylish boutiques along the way!
Tour 2 - Connect the Dots - Connect the dots on an excursion that will take you through some of Downtown's significant residential and entertainment districts. Tour historic warehouse conversions, highrise luxury residential and tomorrow's world class Dallas Center for the Performing Arts.
Click here to visit the Preservation Dallas website for more information.
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A personal note from PAHA neighbor Jim Anderson:
I am on the tour committee for the big downtown tour on June 7th. I hope you can attend and see all the really exciting things going on downtown. I have worked on most of these projects and they are really great; the Mercantile, Joule Hotel, Dallas Power and Light, Sears Building, and the Mosaic to mention a few. All the buildings will be open to see their apartment units and pool decks. All the stops will have refreshments including foods and beverages from some of downtown Dallas’ premier new restaurants. Also design plans for Main Street Garden Park, The Woodall Rogers Deck Park and the new Art’s District Performing Arts Center Buildings will be featured. The tour terminates at the Third Rail lofts pool deck for a great urban party. The cost is only $25 and all proceeds go to Preservation Dallas.
I hope you can attend with me and experience the new downtown Dallas!
Join your neighbors
for a fun evening with the
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Community Parks Concert Series
at Exall Park
Thursday, May 28
8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Continue reading "2008 Parks Concert Series - May 28 at Exall Park" »
Water-Wise Garden Tour
2008 Tour – Saturday, June 7
9:00 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
Dallas Farmers Market
presents
Farm & Flower Festival
Saturday, May 31, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Social
May 6, 7:00 p.m.
Monica's 2914 Main St.
Dine on your own dime and visit with your neighborhood friends!
Behind the scenes of our 2008 Home Tour were many people who bent over backwards for weeks to create extraordinary environments for friends, neighbors and people they have never met. Thank you all for opening your homes and thank those of you who supported the home owners and myself.
Continue reading "Thanks to all - Home Tour 2008 by Sara Anderson" »
Preservation Sponsor - Freeman Honda
Heritage Sponsors - Andres Properties, Dallasite Billards Club, Greenway Investments, The Alligator Cafe, Woodbine Development Corp
Neighbor Sponsors - Architexas, Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center, moran&murphy architects, inc., Times Ten Cellars, Tony’s Neighborhood Store, Vino 100, Zelman Brounoff Portrait Studio
Additional Sponsors - Aw Shucks, Barefoot, Chilis, Cinemark, Community Waste Disposal, The Corinthian B&B, Dallas Affairs, Dallas Contemporary Theatre, Dallas Mavericks, Glo Cleaners, Go Fish, Jonas Aveda, Laura Ford, Magnolia Theatre, Magnolia Theatre, Pei Wei, Quaint Home Gallery, Shelby Johnson, Stoneys Wine, Texas Rangers, Tower Club, Yutaka Sushi Bistro
Media Sponsors - The Advocate Magazine, D Magazine, D Home, The Dallas Morning News, Intowndallas
You are cordially invited to Fairmount’s 26th Annual Historic Tour of Homes! This home tour will mark 26 years of celebrating beautifully restored homes in Fairmount, the largest designated historical district in the Southwest.
Fairmount’s Annual Tour of Historic Homes is one of the premier events located in Fort Worth’s Southside, a preservation district for antique homes dating from the turn of the century to the late 1920s.
Join visitors statewide who return year after year to view living history! The tour features six beautifully restored homes, one new construction home, and a “work in progress” house that gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at home restoration. The tour takes place Mother’s Day weekend (May 10th & 11th). Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. Advance tickets are sold at Old Neighborhood Grill and the Old Home Supply. To purchase tickets or find more information, please visit the Fairmount website at www.historicfairmount.com. For any additional questions you may have, feel free to contact Tabitha Burns, Home Tour Director, at 817-501-8789 or at tab_dan@sbcglobal.net.
This year’s Swiss Avenue Mother's Day Home & Gardens Tour on May 10-11 features:
Support Buckner Park and other neighborhood initiatives by attending the Munger Place Historic District Home Tour!
Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
and
Sunday, May 4, 12 Noon – 6 p.m.
Tickets: $10 in advance at the Quaint Home Gallery, Whole Foods on Lower Greenville Avenue & Whole Foods Forest / Preston. $12 day of the tour. Credit card purchases can be made in advance through the Quaint Home Gallery 214-370-9994.
Help with the tour and receive a complimentary ticket! Contact Amanda Castille at 214-370-9399 to find out about two-hour docent shifts and other volunteer opportunities.
The 4900 block of Tremont Street will be blocked off and transformed into “Tremont Park” for the weekend celebration of neighborhood spirit, with entertainment, food and kids’ activities. The block’s expansive porches will host local artists and artisans in the neighborhood’s highly successful PorchFest.
Continue reading "Munger Place Historic District Home Tour This Weekend!" »
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time: Check-In 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Time: Working at Locations 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Time: Lunch at Reunion Arena 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
What is it?
The 2008 Trash Attack and Graffiti Wipeout is a City-wide community effort to remove litter and trash and abate graffiti in our City.
Who can participate?
Anybody can! This is a great event for families, Scout troops, schools, and private corporations. You can even earn community service hours for school for this! *Minors will need adult supervision and have a signed liability waiver from their parent or guardian for the day of the event.
Where do I register and check in?
Registration will open online April 1. You Check-in Locations are listed below for the area you choose.
CENTRAL
East Dallas DPD Storefront
4545 Bryan Street
4 Simple Steps: Register for the location you would like to work in.
On the day of the event, go the the assigned Check-in Location for your area.
Receive assigned work areas and go work them
Return to Reunion Arena for clean up, lunch (is provided), and entertainment.
If you would like to report graffiti in your area, please call 3-1-1 to provide the location and give a description.
For more information please contact Lisa Fullerton at lisa.fullerton@dallascityhall.com or call 214-670-5647.
Date: April 3rd
Location: "The Parlor" at Grace United Methodist Church, 4105 Junius
Play: Multiple Games of BINGO for fabulous prizes!!
Drink: Wine, Beer, or non-alcoholic beverages of choice - these will be for sale at cheap prices!
WIN: Fabulous Prizes including: wine tastings, B & B overnight stay, dinner gift certificates, and more!
** 2 special lightning rounds for extra-special prizes will be held towards the end of the evening. Tickets for this round must be purchased at the event.
Join neighbors, supporters, and friends at "The Parlor" at Grace United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 3rd for a fun fundraising frenzy! Grace is located at 4105 Junius Street.
Doors open at 6:30 and the games begin at 7:00 p.m. and end before 10:00 p.m. Limited Seating is available, so purchase your BINGO cards in advance! Tickets are $5 each. What a deal!
Proceeds will benefit your favorite neighborhood, Peak's Addition, and a portion will be donated to Grace.
Monday, April 7th 2008
7:00 p.m.
Andrea’s Restaurant
4816 Gaston Avenue
Peak’s Addition Homeowner’s Association presents:
Dallas Police Department officers discussing new programs to clean up the neighborhood. Including: East Dallas Warrant Roundup, Omni Watch Camera System, VIP Civilian Patrol, Drug Sting Programs, and much more
Come be a part of cleaning up East Dallas and making it a safer, cleaner, crime-free neighborhood!
The Red Violin at the Dallas Symphony
March 27 - 29 8:00 pm
Relive the poignant story of a 17th Century violin maker whose finest instrument is a violin varnished red by his deceased wife's blood in Corigliano's hauntingly beautiful The Red Violin Suite. Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 22 with pianist Jonathan Biss and Mendelssohn's atmospheric Scottish Symphony cap off the evening.
Calling all concerned citizens. The TABC has scheduled the hearing on the protest of MZ Grocery's beer and wine license for March 28, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be held at the State Office of Administrative Hearings, located at 6333 Forest Park Road, Suite 150-A, Dallas, Texas 75235. This is the third (and hopefully final!) setting for this hearing.
Many PAHA members attended the previous two settings, and that support was greatly appreciated--it sent a clear message to the administrative law judge that the neighborhood has united in this cause. The neighborhood is calling on your support one more time. We need as many neighborhood residents as possible (PAHA members or otherwise) to be in attendance at the March 28th hearing to demonstrate to the Court just how unified the community is on this issue. If you have first hand knowledge of shady activities at or around MZ Grocery, or have documentary evidence of this (e.g. pictures, video, etc.), please contact Walker Duke at 214.891.8034, as you may have an opportunity to share your experiences with the Court. Even if you do not wish to testify at the hearing, everyone's support in the form of their attendance will be vital. If you cannot make it to the hearing but would still like to contribute to the cause, we would welcome letters to the Court. Please call Walker if you are interested in providing this form of support.
Let's pack this hearing office on March 28th!
March 13-16
Stravinsky: Firebird Suite
Ravel: Valses nobles et sentimentales
Stucky: Second Concerto for Orchestra
Tchaikovsky: Rococo Variations for cello and orchestra
Close your eyes and imagine the pageantry of aristocratic Versailles as the DSO performs Ravel's tribute to the waltz. Also on the program: Steven Stucky's Pulitzer Prize-winning Second Concerto for Orchestra, Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations with cellist Pieter Wispelwey, and Stravinsky's colorful and exotic Firebird Suite. Please note: Stucky's Second Concerto for Orchestra will be omitted from the Casual Friday performance.
Tickets as low as $20. Call 214.871.4092 or e-mail h.coyle@dalsym.com.
Visit the Dallas Symphony Orchestra website.
Peak’s Addition will host a Historic Home Tour and Celebration Picnic on Sunday, April 20th to benefit the restoration of historic Buckner Park. The Celebration Picnic will be held at Buckner Park from 1:00-6:00 p.m. and will feature local dignitaries, a presentation of the Bucker Park Master Plan, great local bands, food, drinks, and a photographic and memorabilia display of Old East Dallas history. Tickets for the Home Tour, which will be open from 2:00-5:00 p.m., will be available at the picnic or any of the homes on the tour for $10 each. Tickets can also be purchased in advance at hometour.peaksaddition.org.
In order for the Home Tour to be a success, we need your participation! We have several volunteer opportunities available so please help us make this year’s Historic Home Tour the best yet. Volunteer opportunities available include:
Play: Multiple Games of BINGO for fabulous prizes!!
Drink: Wine, Beer, or non-alcoholic beverages of choice - these will be for sale at cheap prices!
WIN: Fabulous Prizes including: wine tastings, B & B overnight stay, dinner gift certificates, and more!
** 2 special lightning rounds for extra-special prizes will be held towards the end of the evening. Tickets for this round must be purchased at the event.
Join neighbors, supporters, and friends at "The Parlor" at Grace United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 3rd for a fun fundraising frenzy! Grace is located at 4105 Junius Street.
Doors open at 6:30 and the games begin at 7:00 p.m. and end before 10:00 p.m. Limited Seating is available, so purchase your BINGO cards in advance! Tickets are $5 each. What a deal!
Proceeds will benefit your favorite neighborhood, Peak's Addition, and a portion will be donated to Grace.
Contact Elizabeth Nelson at 214.724.8639 or buffynelson@hotmail.com and she will gladly sell you your lucky BINGO cards.
If you have services or items you would like to donate for the event, please contact Sara Anderson at 214.821.3936. The more prizes we have for our players, the better. Plus it is GREAT marketing and PR for your business! Call Sara today with your donated service or item.
Volunteers are requested for setup of the bingo fundraiser; opportunities are primarily the day of the event, setting up, selling cards, selling drinks, etc. To volunteer, please contact Elizabeth or Sara.
See you there!!
3rd Annual Historic Neighborhood Mixer and Potluck dinner, February 29, 2008 at the Sons of Hermann Hall.
The DSO invites Peak's Addition Homeowners Association members to . . .
Hear it. See it. Feel it.
To reserve tickets – 214.871.4092
February 21-24
Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute
Corigliano: Clarinet Concerto (1977)
Debussy: La Mer (w/projections)
Ravel: Bolero
See dramatic seascapes by British painter J.M.W. Turner projected on a larger than life screen to accompany Debussy's symphonic sketches of the sea in his La Mer. Hear acclaimed clarinetist Richard Stoltzman as he joins the DSO for Corigliano's splendidly theatrical Clarinet Concerto with musicians positioned all over the hall. Feel the seductive rhythm of Ravel's Bolero as the evening comes to a close. The beauty of this concert is more than just musical.
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Texas Instruments Classical Series presents Great Music, Great Art
Join the Dallas Symphony as we celebrate a unique collaboration with the Dallas Museum of Art and continue our focus on Great American Music. Debussy's evocative La Mer, one of music's great tributes to the sea, is accompanied by projected slides of dramatic seascapes by British painter J.M.W. Turner whose works are currently on display as part of the Turner Exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art, February 10 - May 18.
Click here for more details on the Turner Exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art
Student Rush tickets for this performance are also available: Click here To Learn About Student Rush Tickets.
The 2008 Home Tour website is up! Visitors can find out more about the tour, get sponsorship information, and see pictures at http://hometour.peaksaddition.org.
For those interested in seeing a DISD "Exemplary" rated school, here's an opportunity to tour. Lipscomb Elementary (5801 Worth Street) is hosting a Meet and Greet for prospective parents and interested neighbors with the principal and/or school counselor on Thursday, January 31st and Wednesday, February 6th from 9:30 - 10:30. Coffee and bagels will be served. For more information please contact Pauline Mayfield at 214-827-5859 or email pmayfield@swbell.net.
As 2007 came to a close the neighborhoods efforts to redesign and improve Buckner continued to move forward at a slow but steady pace. Michael Helman, Senior Parks Planner for the Parks and Recreation Department attended the associations Christmas Party in December and unveiled the new master plan for the Park. The design is the result of many meetings and much hard work by your neighbors and by the City Parks Department. At this point the Parks Department is proceeding with actions necessary on their end to bring the park plan to reality.
Continue reading "Home Tour 2008 Benefits Buckner Park by JW Brasher" »
On December 9th, the White Rock Marathon made its annual pass through Peak’s Addition. Once again, neighbors Jarrod and Allison Bassman and Daniel and Alex Watters generously hosted a party in front of their homes.
Runners were greeted by the invigorating sounds of three bands: the Cat Daddies, Shig Shag, and Squirrel Attack. Neighbors diligently cheered on the runners while enjoying the great music and breakfast refreshments. This event was truly fun for the whole family! Some runners encouraged personal cheers by printing their names on their shirts so encouragement shouted by strangers could be made more meaningful!
Nathan Galbreath and Arthur Cirillo, both PAHA members, ran the marathon. If you have not experienced the neighborhood ‘Run the Rock’ party, make plans to join us next year. This is a great way to meet the neighbors and enjoy a beautiful day!
'Tis the season for the annual PAHA Holiday party. It's finally here!
Clark Mitchell and JW Brasher have graciously offered to host the party at their home on Swiss Avenue. This is a purely social event (after some brief announcements and voting), so come eat, drink and be merry. The party starts at 7:00.
The homeowner's association has kindly agreed to provide the main course and beverages. When you RSVP (via Evite), please note how many guests you plan to bring and sign up to bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, or dessert, along with your favorite beverage. For those that prefer to stay out of the kitchen, help setting up or cleaning up would be greatly appreciated.
Please consider bringing a coat or a toy for the annual Zaragoza drive. Renew your PAHA membership for 2008 (or do it online NOW via PayPal) .
See you on the 4th! ...and Happy Holidays!
December 4, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
4811 Swiss
Support our neighbor historic district by attending their first home tour on Sunday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Munger Park, which is at the corner of Junius and Dumas, across from Garden Cafe and Quaint Home Gallery.
For more information about the tour, seewww.juniusheights.org.
Junius Heights is looking for volunteers for this event. To volunteer, contact Rene Schmidt at 214.729.6695. Or to sign up as a docent, contact PAHA member Jim Anderson, who is coordinating one of the homes, at 214.821.3936.
For more information click here or call 214.597.6463.
The Preservation Dallas fall architectural tour on Saturday, October 20 presents some of the finest examples of the Revivalist styles, a period of design popularized in the late 19th century until World War II.
Various regional styles such as the Southern antebellum mansions, Spanish Missions and New England Colonials provided inspiration for a new twentieth-century look. Houses emulating Norman French cottages, Elizabethan manors and Italian villas were also re-invented. This year’s general tour will feature six Revivalist style houses from Southern Colonial to Spanish Eclectic.
Patron ticket holders will visit an additional house in Preston Hollow reinterpreting the Edwardian style.
Chaired by Bonnie Bauer and the Pacesetters Real Estate Networking Group, the patron and general tour will begin at the Angelika Theater at Mockingbird Station at 8:30 a.m. with registration.
Our keynote speaker will be W. Brown Morton III, international authority on historic preservation and co-author of the Secretary of Interior Standards for Historic Projects.
Click here for more information and reservations.
Continue reading "Preservation Dallas Fall Architectural Tour" »
Tour of Homes
Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
Eight Dwellings. Eight Visions of modern living.
The Dallas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is pleased to announce the first-annual Tour of Homes. The tour features single and multi-family residences in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area designed by Texas architects. Each of the eight dwellings explores the fascinating directions that modern residential design is heading. Tickets to the Home Tour are $25 per person; individual homes may be visited for $10 per home the day of the tour.
Visit www.hometourdallas.com or call 214.742.3242 for more details and ticket information.
The Dallas Citizens Fire Academy offers insight into the daily lives of firefighters. The inaugural class received 9 three-hour classes taught by various members of the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department plus one 8 hour class on the last day of the series learning about methods used by the Urban Search and Rescue Team (US&R), thus giving one a greater appreciation for the firefighters and their responsibilities.
In the classroom various important topics in fire science are taught. These are abbreviated versions of those taught to the firefighter recruits. They cover topics such as hydrology, types of fires, hazardous materials, and problems associated with different building structures. In addition, “hands-on” experience is obtained in areas such as wearing the weighty firefighter bunker gear, handling a fire hose, climbing the ladder of a ladder truck, entering a smoke-filled building, and putting out a fire while experiencing the incredible heat from that fire. It is truly an eye-opening experience.
A new session of the Dallas Citizen’s Fire Academy is about to begin. The time commitment is one hour per week for 10 weeks.
Apply now!!! Deadline Oct 6th
Contact Cynthia McGruder 214-670-0231
For more information:
Dallas City Hall website
Dallas Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association
October 23, 2007
7:30 p.m. at East Dallas Christian Church
629 Peak Street between Worth and Junius
Confused about the issues surrounding the Trinity River Project Referendum?
Want to learn more before you vote?
On October 23, 2007, plan to attend a forum on the Trinity River Project Referendum for residents and friends of the East Dallas Historic Districts—Peak’s Addition, Junius Heights, Munger Place and Swiss Avenue. Both sides of the issue will be represented at the forum—Councilwoman Angela Hunt for “Trinity Vote Yes!” and former councilwoman Veletta Forsythe Lill for “Vote No!—Save the Trinity.”
Preservation Dallas and the Modern Committee will be hosting a hip evening with cocktails, hors d’ oeuvres and a silent auction at the Mosaic Building (formerly Fidelity Union) on Thursday, September 13, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Mix and mingle on the private, eighth floor pool deck of this incredible 1952 tower for an ultra urban posh party featuring cocktails and global inspired hors d' ouevres by Chef Blaine Staniford of the Mosaic Building's restaurant Scene.
The former Fidelity Union Tower will have residential units open with interiors designed by Ike Isenhour Inc, Ray + Thornton and Merriman Associates Architects, Inc. Not to mention a very special Modern Lifestyle Silent Auction.
The Mosaic Building
300 North Akard
Complimentary valet parking
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
$20 members - Preservation Dallas and A.I.A. Dallas
$30 for non-members
www.preservationdallas.org
Preservation Dallas and the Friends of Fair Park are sponsoring a private tour of the murals at Fair Park, followed by Dutch–treat lunch and a screening of A Fair to Remember, a Media Projects documentary that chronicles the development of Fair Park from its inception in 1886.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Check in at: Magnolia Lounge
Walking Tour: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Old Mill Restaurant
Film Screening: 1:00 p.m., Hall of State
R.S.V.P. to 214.821.3290 or sroebuck@preservationdallas.org (only if attending, please). For more information, visit these sites:
www.fairparkmurals.com
www.mediaprojects.org
Continue reading "Tour the Fair Park Murals & View "A Fair to Remember"" »
The City Plan Commission review of the Reconciliation Outreach SUP Proposal at Peak & Bryan, previously scheduled for Thursday, August 23rd, has been postponed. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Preservation Dallas presents the McKinney Avenue Pub Crawl
Thursday, August 23
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Cost is free for Preservation Dallas members and $10 for guests
Free for those who join at the event - No cost to ride Trolley
Please RSVP if attending to 214.821.3290 or sroebuck@preservationdallas.org
The Dallas Homeowners’ League is sponsoring its 10th Annual Neighborhood Leadership Boot Camp on Saturday, August 25 from 8:30 to 12:30 at City Hall. Jim Diers, author of Neighbor Power and a nationally recognized leader in neighborhood programs, will be the keynote speaker and Dallas City Mayor Tom Leppert will also be speaking. This workshop is a great opportunity for neighbors to learn about strategies to organize themselves, plan projects, and make their voices heard to City Hall. Peak’s Addition would love to have several members attend so that we can cover all of the informative breakout sessions. The cost is $10 and interested neighbors can register online or email postmaster@peaksaddition.org for more information.
Continue reading "Dallas Homeowners' League Boot Camp on August 25" »
The Preservation Dallas Summer Preservation Institute begins Tuesday, July 10! This 2007 series of professional adult education classes offers insight into local preservation topics, history and architecture.
Just phone Preservation Dallas at 214.821.3290 to make your reservations, or download the brochure on their website to view the complete class listing and print a registration form.
Continue reading "Preservation Dallas Summer Preservation Institute" »
A great time was had by all at the Buckner Park fundraising and knowledge raising Sunday afternoon June 10th. The event was held to increase the surrounding neighborhood awareness of the potential jewel in the crown for not only Peak’s Addition but also the surrounding neighborhoods including Alcalde, Munger Place, Junius Heights, and Swiss Avenue Historic Districts.
Summer Social / General Meeting
July 3, 7:00 p.m.
4715 Swiss Ave
Bring side or dessert
BYOB
An evite will be distributed to the membership list. If you are not a member and are interested in attending, email PAHA.
Wine list from the Second Annual PAHA Wine Crawl held in June 2007:
Guigal, Côtes du Rhône blanc 2005
Tavel rosé, Ferraton Père et Fils 2005
P. Lessec, Costières de Nîmes 2003
Ferraton, Côtes du Rhône, Samorens 2003
Domaine de La Janasse, Côtes du Rhône 2005
Ferraton, Crozes Hermitage, La Matinière, 2004
La Cave Warehouse 214.747.9463
Buckner Park
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, June 10th
Carroll Ave between Worth and Victor
- Review the Buckner Park Master Plan and provide feedback and input on the plan
- Meet neighbors and city officials
- Donate to and pledge your support for the improvement of Buckner Park
- Enjoy entertainment featuring dancing by Ballet Folklorico (3:00), music by Restoration Blues (4:30), and games for kids
- Buy raffle tickets and win one of many fabulous prizes, including 20 Gallon Black Walnut and Green Ash trees, Portable DVD Player, Massage Chair, Backyard Tent, and Grill Set
- Bring your own picnic
- Cold drinks and snacks will be available
Hosted by Peak's Addition Homeowners' Association
The following graphic represents a draft of the Buckner Park Master Plan. This draft is intended to provide a starting point for input and feedback from all neighborhood residents!
The Trinity River Fiesta will be a free two-day event that will be held in recognition of the Trinity River Project and in celebration of the 4th of July Holiday. The event will include various family elements and entertainment that will focus on celebrating community unity.
Paul diCarlo and the rest of the team at Jimmy's are excited to announce that Mr. Lionello Marchesi will be returning on June 18th. Mr. Marchesi did a store wine tasting in January 2006 and promised to return when the "Wine Room", now called the "Circolo del Vino", opened. Including food by Alessio Franceschetti of Alessio's Il Restorante.
Jimmy's Food Store
Circolo del Vino
$85.00 per person
(includes tax and gratuity)
Space is limited; RSVP to paul@jimmysfoodstore.com. You will receive an email confirmation on Monday, June 11th if your reservation is accepted.
Tuesday, June 12 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fair Park
Enjoy live music, organic and local beverages and hors d'oeuvres and more at Texas Discovery Gardens' monthly Organic in the City event.
On June 2nd, please join your fellow PAHA members for a Junius Street wine crawl. Taste some phenomenal wine selections chosen specially for PAHA by Francois at La Cave Warehouse.
Members and friends enjoying the
First Annual wine crawl in May 2006
Continue reading "Second Annual PAHA Wine Crawl - Featuring Junius Street" »
- Plant Lantana and Coleus for added color and heat tolerance.
- Plant Salvia, Zinnas, Periwinkles and Caladiums this month.
- Plant turf grasses in seed form or sod this month. Fertilize existing grass. Mow Bermuda to 1 1/2 inches. Mow St. Augustine to 2 inches.
- Plant sweet and hot peppers as well as tomatoes this month through July 1st.
- Prune spent flowers from annuals to encourage new blooms.
- Pinch back mums to encourage branching out before fall blooming season.
If preferred, let mums bloom for spring then dead head for reblooming this fall.
- Remember to add 3-4 inches of mulch to all beds for weed control and to aid in moisture retention for the root systems.
Continue reading "Garden Tips for June - by Shari Hartrick" »
Join Preservation Dallas and see the views from the newly renovated Gables Republic Tower and the Gulf States Building/Third Rail Lofts project on Thursday, May 24 from 6 - 8 p.m.!
Continue reading "Experience Downtown Living Tour May 24th" »
Give graffiti the brush on Saturday, May 19th! Come on out and join this city-wide united effort in wiping out graffiti and beautifying Dallas.
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m at Fair Park. Pull in from Parry Ave and there will be lots of signs to direct you.
Painting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Drop the paint back off by noon at Fair Park and Carrabba's Italian Grill will provide lunch.
Sign up online at http://66.97.146.46/graffiti/GraffitiRegistrationForm.aspx
If you have questions call 214.670.6362 or email lisa.fullerton@dallascityhall.com.
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Community Parks Concert Series is a series of free outdoor performances by the Symphony in Dallas-area parks held throughout the spring. In partnership with the City of Dallas' Park and Recreation Department and Office of Cultural Affairs, the Dallas Symphony has been performing outdoor concerts in Dallas area parks for over 20 years.
Join neighbors on Wednesday, May 30th, at Exall Park on Live Oak, from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. for the Community Parks Concert. Sponsored by Target. For more information see http://dallassymphony.com/DSO.aspx?pID=100.
The 2007 Parks Concert Series dates and sites:
Sunday, April 8.................Lee Park............3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Wednesday, May 16..........Fretz Park............8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 23..........Dallas Arborteum....8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, May 28...............Flagpole Hill.........4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 29..............Kiest Park.............8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30..........Exall Park.............8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mayoral candidate forum on Tuesday, May 8th, with focus on issues of urban planning, historic preservation, zoning and the built environment.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Monday morning, May 7th to Preservation Dallas by calling 214-821-3290 or email at sroebuck@preservationdallas.org.
Preservation Dallas is looking for docents for the Baldwin House as part of Swiss Avenue Historic Home and Garden Tour May 12-13. Continue reading to find out more!
Continue reading "Preservation Dallas Seeking Baldwin House Docents - May 12 & 13" »
Hollywood Heights
Saturday, April 28th
Sunday, April 29th
12:00 noon to 6:00p
For more details, check out their website:
http://www.hsmna.org/hometour.htm
Munger Place
Saturday, May 5th — 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 6th — 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
For more details, check out their website:
http://www.mungerplace.com/07tour/07hometour.pdf
Swiss Avenue
Saturday, May 12th — 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with Parade starting at Noon
Sunday, May 13 — Noon to 6:00 p.m. with Champagne Brunch in Savage Park
For more details, check out their website:
http://www.sahd.org/site_pages/home_tour.html
M Streets
Saturday, May 19th
Sunday, May 20th
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
For more details, check out their website:
http://www.mstreets.org/hometour2007.asp
Learn about global environmentalism in a fun social environment with live music, organic and local beverages and hors d'oeuvres at the Texas Discovery Garden's Monthly Organic in the City event!
May's topic is Composting
Tuesday May 8th, 6 pm - 9 pm
Entry, hors d'oeuvres, and beverage $10
Sponsored and Supported by: Whole Foods, Smart Water, Green Mountain Energy, Times Ten Cellars
http://www.texasdiscoverygardens.org
Wednesday, April 18th, 6:30 p.m.
East Dallas Christian Church
629 N. Peak
All neighborhood businesses and residents are invited to attend this meeting.
Come see how much crime has been reduced in other Dallas areas with this service.
Presented by OmniWatch Corporation
Saturday, April 28th — Sunday, April 29th
12 noon to 6:00p
For more details, check out their website
http://www.hsmna.org/hometour.htm
The PAHA 2006 Holiday Party on Friday, December 8th, was a great success. The association extends a warm thank you to Laura Ford, who generously hosted the event.
The pictures are in from the 2006 White Rock Marathon. Check them out.
It’s time again for the second annual Historic Neighborhood Mixer, brought to you by Restoration Blues and Jo Nickodemus at Sons of Hermann Hall. No cover, oldies from your neighbors and friends, Restoration Blues, and the ambiance of one of the finest (and oldest) honky tonks in Texas… the Sons of Hermann Hall, at 3414 Elm on the corner of Elm and Exposition.
Bring your kids, bring a pot luck dish (if you’re so inclined) and bring your dancin’ shoes, cause we’ll bring the music if you’ll bring the FUN!!
NO COVER!!! 8pm till midnight Friday, January 19th, 2007
4726 & 4722 Swiss Avenue
Sunday, December 10, 2006
8:30 AM – 12:00
3 Bands: “CatDaddies”-“ShigShag”-“SquirrelAttack”
Please bring a morning beverage of your choice: (i.e. orange juice & a bottle of champagne; bloody mary mix & a bottle of vodka) &/or brunch/snack item
Call Jarrod -214-841-4295 or Daniel -214-370-4545 if you have any questions.
Hey everybody, 'tis the season for the annual PAHA Holiday party. It's finally here!
This year, Laura Ford has graciously offered to host the party at her spectacular home on Worth Street. This is a purely social event (after some brief announcements and voting), so come eat, drink and be merry. The party starts at 7:30 and continues until??
The homeowner's association has kindly agreed to provide a barrel of ice cold beer from our very own Shiner, Texas, as well as a few bottles of wine and the main course. When you RSVP (via Evite), please note how many guests you plan to bring and sign up to bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, or dessert, along with your favorite beverage. For those that prefer to stay out of the kitchen, help setting up or cleaning up would be greatly appreciated.
There is a small, $5/pp charge for non-PAHA members only (pay at the door). PAHA members are free. Once again, membership has benefits!
Please consider bringing a coat or a toy for the annual Zaragoza drive. Renew your PAHA membership for 2007 (or do it online NOW via PayPal) .
See you on the 8th! ...and Happy Holidays!
December 8, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
4801 Worth
RSVP via http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=PDFBEXHSYHFPGLGGXIDX&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei3
On Friday, August 25, Peak’s Addition Homeowners’ Association hosted a party celebrating the successful completion of the Baylor project.
September 21, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect
Catch up with your neighbors!
There will be a social event this week. We will be meeting at Best Cellars at 3205 Knox. Hope you can make the event.
On Thursday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m. there will be a nondenominational neighborhood gathering on the patio of the Old Monk: 2847 N. Henderson Ave. (Central Expressway and Henderson). Come sample some of the Monk’s exotic brews and don’t forget to bring your appetite (and your neighbors). There will be dining aplenty within walking distance. Hope to see you there!
Help is needed now to get the event going!!! Adam Medrano, our new DISD board member who also works for the Parks Department at Zaragoza, will help us get some games together for the kids. Please put on your thinking caps on how you can help. Think picnic, food, music, games and fun!
-- Sandy (segraham@p450bm3.net)
On May 19, please join your fellow PAHA members for a Swiss Avenue wine crawl. The starting point will be the porch of Chez Buterbaugh (between 7:30 and 8:15 p.m.)
PAHA General Meeting , May 2
7:00 p.m. - PAHA General Meeting
Monica’s in Deep Ellum, 2914 Main Street
Saturday April 22nd, 2006 from 9-1pm at 5732 Richmond Avenue
The association Holiday Party will be held on December 6th, 7pm at 4811 Swiss Avenue. Please plan to attend and bring a covered dish. We will also be voting on the 2006 board members.
The Mill Creek Sesquicentennial celebration was a huge success!
In Spring 2005, three of Old East Dallas’s oldest and most well-known neighborhoods will celebrate milestone birthdays. Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District, the earliest developed portion of East Dallas and its oldest residential neighborhood, will celebrate her 150th birthday. Both Munger Place Historic District and Swiss Avenue Historic Distric will turn 100 years old. To mark these milestones, Peak’s Suburban Addition Historic District will host a neighborhood block party with food, drinks, music, vintage cars, and fun on April 3, 2005, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm on the 4800 block of Swiss Avenue and the first of the three historic Home Tours, sponsored by DirectBuy.
