Deputy Chief Andrew Acord. Photo by Danny Fulgencio

Deputy Chief Andrew Acord. Photo by Danny Fulgencio

The Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association will host a Keeping Kids Safe meeting with guest Deputy Chief Andrew Acord, commander of the Northeast Division at 7 p.m this Thursday at the Dallas Children’s Theater. At the meeting Chief Acord is also slated to address, “the recent drop in crime in Lake Highlands.”

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Watch a little 3-on-3 at the 11th annual Hoops in the Highlands fundraiser this Saturday, where 150 teams of first- through eighth-grade neighborhoods kids will compete to raise money for Lake Highlands, Northlake, Wallace and White Rock elementaries, as well as Lake Highlands Junior High. Food and entertainment are part of the big day too — including a fun zone for the little kids. Cheer on the players or just mingle with your neighbors during the tournament, which will be held at Highlands Oaks Church of Christ from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

HOOPS copyMeet fabulous and longtime fashion designer Betsey Johnson this Saturday at NorthPark Center. The fashion icon is making a personal appearance at Dillard’s from 2-3:30 p.m. to promote her latest collection. In addition to having your photo taken with Betsey Johnson, you will also receive a complimentary tote bag. Plus if you buy $50 worth of the designer’s merchandise, you’ll get even more free goodies. Call 214.373.7000 for more information.