Friday, May. 16, 2008

Community Calendar

May 17 - The Graham-Argyle Cemetery Association has scheduled a Work and Decoration Day, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday at the cemetery. The Decoration Day Service will be at 1 p.m. For information, call 940-464-7214.

May 18 - A Blended Family Workshop will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Cross Timbers Community Church, 1119 S. U.S. 377, led by Mike and Michelle Fitzhugh. For information, call 940-240-0029 or see www.crosstimberschurch.org.

FLOWER MOUND

May 16 - Forestwood Middle School, 2810 Morriss Road, will host the Dallas Mavericks mascot, the Mavs Man, in the school gym from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday. LISD students in grades 3-8 are invited. For information, call 469-713-5997 or see www.fridayniteliveevents.com.

May 16-23 - Parks and Recreation is conducting registration for Summer Adult Softball Leagues from 6 to 7 p.m. at 3929 Churchill Drive. Play begins June 8. For information, call 972-874-6271.

May 16-Ongoing - Enrollment is under way at RockPointe Weekday Preschool, 4503 Cross Timbers, for the 2008-2009 school year for ages 18 months through pre-K. Class hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information, call 214-995-4600.

May 16-May 23 Deadline - Charter Memberships to the new Flower Mound Community Activity Center are now on sale with a bonus of two free months of membership privileges for those who join before May 23. For information, call 972-874-7275 or visit www.flower-mound.com/cac.

May 16-July 7-11- Registration is under way for Upward Cheerleading Camp for K through sixth grade students July 7-11 at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morriss Road. The camp will be 9 a.m. to noon each day. For information, call 972-539-8547 or see www.tmumc.org.

May 17 - Flower Mound High’s Rosettes drill team will have a Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 3411 Peters Colony. Proceeds will offset the cost of participating in the 2008 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.For information, call 972-355-3399 or visit www.fmhsrosettes.com.

May 19 - LISD will host a Consultation Meeting with parents, teachers, principals and private school representatives concerning federal grants at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Room 164, LISD Administration Building, 1800 Timber Creek. For information, call 469-948-8219.

May 20 - Handling "Mommy Guilt" will be the topic of discussion at the Greater Lewisville Chapter of Mothers and More meeting at 7 p.m. at Z Bar & Grill, 2321 Cross Timbers. Speaker will be counselor Eliska Counce. Call 1-888-535-7118 or see www.mothersnmore.com.

May 20 - Greater Lewisville Mothers and More will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Z Grill, 2321 Cross Timbers in Flower Mound. The group, which includes members from area towns, meets the third Tuesday of each month in a Flower Mound restaurant. For information, call 1-888-535-7118 or see www.mothersnmore.com.

May 22 - Young Racers of America is sponsoring its fourth annual Golf Tournament at Tour 18 Golf Course in Flower Mound. The organization helps children achieve their dreams in motor sports. For information, call 817-431-8309 or see www.youngracersofamerica.org.

June 2 Deadline - The town is accepting applications for its Community Support program. Applications must be received by June 2. For information, call 972-874-6040 or see www.flower-mound.com.

HIGHLAND VILLAGE

May 17 - Fun and Sun Beach Brunch and Fashion Show will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Life’s a Beach Grill and Sports Bar, 2420 FM 407. There will be a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County. For information, call 972-317-2818, ext. 227.

May 19-23, June-July - Registration is under way for Summer Theater and Acting Classes at Studio B Performing Arts Center, 2400 FM 407. Ready to Be a Star runs May 19-23 for ages 4-7 and 8 and older. Children’s Workshops for The Emperor’s New Clothes and Tom Sawyer will be in June and July. Other classes also are available. For information, call 972-966-2787 or see www.studiobtheater.info.

LEWISVILLE

May 16-31 - Visual Art League of Lewisville artist David Kreinberg is exhibiting his artwork at Blue Anjou Yoga Studio, 135 Main. Artist Dolly Manion is showing her work at Lewisville State Bank, 191 Main. For information, call 972-420-9393 or see www.visualartleague.org.

May 16 - The Women’s Chapter of Referral Networking of Lewisville meets the first and third Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Landmark Grill, 1297 Justin Road. For information, call 817-907-3012.

May 16 - American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Southeastern Denton County is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Lewisville High, 1098 W. Main. Proceeds help combat the disease. For information, call 469-426-9122 or see events.cancer.org/rflsedentoncotx.

May 17 - Visual Art League of Lewisville artist David Mask presents a free workshop on "How to Make Art Trading Cards," from noon to 2 p.m. at the league’s gallery, 701 S. Stemmons Freeway (I-35E). For information, call 972-420-9393 or visit www.visualartleague.org.

May 17 - Communities in Schools of North Texas, Lewisville, will recognize personal achievements at 7 p.m. during "Celebrating Successes" at Omni Park West Hotel, 1590 LBJ Freeway (I-635), Dallas. For information, call 972-436-6377 or visit www.cisnt.org.

May 19 - The Lewisville High Band, which turned 50 years old, will celebrate with a Project 50 Alumni Gala at 7 p.m. in school auditorium, 1098 W. Main. The band will perform its Spring Concert and will recognize alumni band members. For information, call 972-467-0515.

May 21 - St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 1897 W. Main, is hosting an Educational and Support Program for anyone with significant loss, including death of a loved one, divorce, life-threatening illness, loss of employment, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. For information, call 972-219-1686 or see www.stphilipcc.org.

May 21 - Greater Lewisville Newcomers Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Lewisville Church of Christ, 901 College Parkway, with a program called "Interior Redesign," featuring a speaker from M and M Staging. For information, call 940-321-4227 or 214-505-2343.

May 24-25 - Vista Ridge Mall will host a Blood Drive with Carter BloodCare on the lower level from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 24 and noon to 6 p.m. on May 25. For information, call 972-315-3641 or visit www.carterbloodcare.org for chances to win prizes.

THE COLONY

May 17 - The Colony High Student Council will sponsor a Dodge Ball for Dreams Tournament at 10 a.m. at the school, 4301 Blair Oaks. All proceeds benefit Adopt a Dream from the Dream Foundation, which offers adults with terminal illnesses a chance to make their last dream come true. For information, call 469-948-2639.

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