ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Jazz It Up. Galveston Island Seafood Restaurant at Skillman & Royal continues Hot Summer Jazz each Sunday in August. Music begins at 2 p.m. and plays till 5 p.m. For more information call 214-348-8844.
Junior Players. Aug.1-6 the Junior Players’ summer production of William Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night will feature 23 youth ages 15-18 from 14 area high schools. Performances are held at the Samuell-Grand Park Amphitheater, 6200 East Grand Avenue; show time begins at 8:15 p.m. The performance is directed by Matt Tomlanovich and produced in cooperation with the Shakespeare Festival of Dallas. Three Lake Highlands students were cast in this performance: resident Paige Collette who attends Ursuline Academy, and Brady Fugua and Travis James who both attend LHHS. All performances are free and people are welcome to bring food and beverages. For more information call 214-526-4076.
Nature Photography. The Skillman Southwestern Branch Library, 5707 Skillman, is hosting an exhibit lent by Florence Box: Beauty and Engagement. For information, call 214-670-6078.
Cool Thursdays. It’s back to the scenic Arboretum for another summer of casual musical evenings through Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m., on the Camp Concert Lawn overlooking White Rock Lake. The venue features a variety of music ranging from light jazz, classical, swing and country — just bring your blanket and picnic basket. For information and a list of performers, call 214-327-8263. The Arboretum is located at 8617 Garland Road.
EDUCATION
Exchange Awards. During the Exchange Clubs yearly awards breakfast a number of students and teachers received awards for their outstanding achievements throughout 1999-2000 school year. The Youth of the Year went to Becky Bristow and Joseph “Chip” Hodges (pictured with Lake Highlands High School Principal Dr. Bob Iden). The Teacher of The Year awards went to (pictured left to right) Dolores Onstott from White Rock Elementary; Carrie Boydston from Wallace Elementary; Robert Rowe from Lake Highlands High School; Judy Rowland from Aiken Elementary; and Liz Fleskes from Moss Haven Elementary.
Each year the Exchange Club presents awards to Junior High students who have made drastic changes in their lives and overcome personal adversity. These are known as the ACE awards — Accepting The Challenge of Excellence. This years recipients and presenters were (top left to right) Kevin Graham of Lake Highlands Junior High School; Danny Hill of Forest Meadow Junior High School; Club member Keith Ross; Jimmy Villalba from the Freshman Center; (bottom left to right) Mairbeth Gillis, the Freshman Center; Jada Anderson, Forest Meadow Junior High School; and Danielle Everett from Lake Highlands Junior School.
For the 20th year the Lake Highlands Exchange Club has presented scholarships totaling $44,500 to 33 graduating seniors from Lake Highlands High School. Picture 1: (top from left to right) Owen Taylor, Stephen Weir and Lana Dautovic; (bottom left to right) Emily Morgan, Mandy Chow, Devon Thomas and Galinda Konovitch. Picture 2: (top left to right) Chip Hodges, Brad Holmes, Ryan Strawn, Zachary Galindo and Robert D’Angelo; (bottom left to right) Lindsay Tanner, Anne Marie Chan, Erin Johnston and Fevin Gelai. Picture 3: (top left to right) Kathryn Fisher, Eric Requenez, John Herrington and Jamie Riddlebarger; (bottom left to right) Anneliese West, Jennifer Steege, Sarah McClurg and Kerri Shin. Not pictured are Andria Abel, Monica Acosta, Miriana Andreeva, Veronica Davis, Sandra Gomez, La Torsha Oakley, Tanisha Reynolds, Natalie Ross and Kbrom Yohannes.
Northlake Celebration. Students at Northlake Elementary School recently donated nearly $800 to Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. This effort was led by the Northlake Student Council, students raised the money by decorating and selling paper bears. Children’s medical Center representatives attended a school assembly to accept the donation.
Youth Service. The Beta Club, a service organization dedicated to helping others at the LHHS Freshman Center, collected over 4200 diapers that will be distributed to area agencies who help take care of needy children and their families.
MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS
Adult Reading Club. All members and new members are invited to join the group’s lively discussion of The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver on Aug. 9, 7 p.m., at the Skillman Southwestern Branch Library, 5707 Skillman. For information, call 214-670-6078.
Technology Tuesdays. The Audelia Road Library, 10045 Audelia, offers three Tuesday classes to help individuals learn more about the computer world we live in. At 11 a.m., Introduction to the Internet is offered and covers basic procedures for using the Internet in the library. At 2 p.m., Library On-Line guides you through the new web-based program (Web-2) that allows you to conveniently look up, reserve, and renew materials while in the library or at home. At 7 p.m., Introduction to Personal Computers gives a non-technical look at computers, including keyboards, mice and monitors. No experience is necessary for the instruction; however, registration is required. To register, call 214-670-1350.
JUST FOR KIDS
Books and Songs. The Skillman Southwestern Branch, 5707 Skillman, will be offering a variety of activities throughout August. On the 2nd, celebrate summer with a party — food, fun and surprises — at 2:30 p.m. The next Library Live! performance will be on Aug. 12 at 2:30 p.m. On Tuesdays at10 a.m., Toddler Time will feature stories, songs and rhymes for ages 18 to 36 months. At 10:40 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., similar activities for preschoolers are planned. On Aug. 7, 7 p.m., ages two and older can wear their pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal to Pajama Story Fun. For information, call 214-670-6078.
SENIORS
The Casa Linda American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will meet at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 7 at the Family Life Center of Casa Linda United Methodist Church (CLUM), 1800 Barnes Bridge Rd. Esther Kelley from the Deaf Action Center will demonstrate and inform about the latest aids for hearing loss. AARP is for all persons over 50 years of age.
Adventures In Learning. The Greater Lakewood Shepherd’s Center offers new activities for seniors through Aug. 25. Participate in activities ranging from water aerobics to square dancing. Attend lectures and learn to play bridge. Participants bring a sack lunch; beverage and desert are provided. Cost is $20 a semester per person. Visitors welcome. Please call 214-823-2583 for more information. Activities will be held on Fridays at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 3204 Skillman Ave. The Greater Lakewood Shepherd Center is located at 6255 East Mockingbird Lane.
IN THE NEWS
Business of the Year Awards were presented recently by the Dallas Northeast Chamber. Area award winners include: New Business Development, Studio 3D, owners Pat Sweet and Chris Hoyte; Community Contribution & Development, Herb’s Paint & Body, owner Alan Walne; Innovative Concept, Texas Can (Dallas Can Academy), Grant East owner; The Cave, owner Elizabeth Reindell; Extraordinary Customer Service, A & T Builders, owners Time and Shirley Speaks; and Eastside Flowers, owner Renaldo Parker. The awards were presented at the Chamber’s Annual Business Award Luncheon.
2000-20001 Lake Highlands Exchange Club Officers are: President, Mike Olglesby; Past President, Make Pappas; V.P. Publicity, Don Lee; V.P. Fund-Raising, Mark Cashburn; V.P. Scholarships, Harvey Zimmerman; Treasurer, Tim Bubel. Directors — 2nd Year are: American Citizenship/Child Awareness, Tom Lochry; Programs, Keith Ross; Youth Scholarships, Bill Loaring-Clark. Directors — 1st Year are: Membership, Charlie Hayes; Community Service, Jack Cleaveland; Community Development, Mario Barone; President Elect, Jerry Allen; V.P. Advisory, Bill Wright; V.P. Youth, Janet Beard; V.P. Leadership Development, Gary Nash; V.P. Communications (Newsletter), Reneigh Reynolds; Secretary, Ward Beaudry.
For the Love of the Lake was honored as a finalist at the JC Penney Golden Rule Award ceremonies. Penney’s award, created in 1982, is presented to groups and individuals who have performed outstanding volunteer service in their communities. The group received a framed certificate and a $250 contribution.
