2-20-9: THE AMADEUS GUITAR DUO 7:30PM - Martin Hall, Texas Wesleyan University International guitar virtuosos Dale Kavanaugh (Canada) and Thomas Kirchhoff (Germany) will fill Martin Hall with their warm rich sound - bringing their "bubbling temperament " to East Fort Worth for one awesome evening.  Don't miss it!  Ticket Info

3-7-9: "LIVING AGELESSLY" 3PM to 4PM - East Regional Library, 6301 Bridge Street Presentation and booksigning by author Linda Joyce Altoonian. (Her "Dear Ageless" column appears regularly in the FW Star-Telegram)

4-11,18-09: LIVE MUSIC BENEFIT FOR TANDY HILLS NATURAL AREA
1PM to 3PM - Rahr Brewery
Cheers to Tandy Hills!

4-20-09: CANDIDATE FORUM FOR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
6:15pm at Southside Community Center, 925 East Rosedale (at Evans intersection)
Listen as the incumbent Kathleen Hicks and challenger Suzette Watkins address important issues facing our neighborhood. If  you care,  be there!

4-25-09: FOURTH ANNUAL FORT WORTH PRARIE FEST 10AM to 8PM - Tandy Hills Natural Area Eco-fest extravaganza!  Come imagine a world that runs on clean energy and uses ecologically sound  products. A wonderful explosion of music, dancing, food and information.  NOT TO BE MISSED!

5-25-09: MEMORIAL DAY - LEST WE FORGET Whether attending a Memorial day service or barbecuing with family and friends, take a moment today to remember and honor our armed forces.  To those who have sacrificed their time and their lives in the service of our country, we say a heartfelt "THANK YOU ". 5-28-09: TOWN HALL MEETING WITH U.S. REP MICHAEL BURGESS 7PM at Tarrant County Junior College Northeast Campus (driving directions) Here is your chance to ask Rep. Burgess questions about issues that concern you. For more info go to Rep Burgess' website Here is a map of TCJC campus to help you find the exact location of the meeting.

5-28-09: DANGEROUS ANIMAL ORDINANCE FORUM  6PM to 9PM - Meadowbrook United Methodist Church, Community Life Center,  3900 Meadowbrook In 2008, city police officers were forced to use their weapons to subdue an aggressive animal 27 times. There were 3000+  reports  of  aggressive animal bites between 2006-2008. Come attend this public forum to learn and give your input on this important issue. (Click here for more info) 6-5-09: KLABZUBA PROPERTIES BUYS RIVERBEND TECH CENTER Located in far northeast Fort Worth just south of Trinity Blvd, the Riverbend Tech Center contains 400,000 square-feet of office and warehouse space.  A casualty of the current economic times, the previous out-of-state owners lost the property and it sold at auction this week to Klabzuba Properties (pronounced CLAB-zu-bah).   Former longtime residents of Meadowbrook, Robert and wife Doris Klabzuba are known for their business acumen and philanthropic efforts For more information: KLABZUBA 6-15-09: OPERATION R.A.P.I.D.S. 6PM to 7PM at Meadowbrook United Methodist Church, 3900 Meaodowbrook Protect your valuable items with bar-coded stickers provided by the Fort Worth Police Department. Register into their database and make it easy for them to return stolen property.  You must present a valid drivers' license or Texas ID card.  For more info, contact either NPOs Gus Green (817-988-1435) or Sam Brinegar (817-944-6214). 6-27-09:  RECYCLING ROUNDUP  10am to 4PM at east parking lot of La Gran Plaza near Seminary Drive and I-35 Reduce landfills and help purchase Christmas toys for children!  Bring in your unwanted electrical equipment such as computer equipment, cameras, office equipment, portable electronics, cell phones, televisions, multimedia items with original covers,  video games, systems and accessories, sporting goods, musical instruments, non-fiction books,, home and garden items.  Items may be in any condition – damaged, non-working or fully operational. For more information, call 817-392-TOYS (8697) or visit www.cowboysantas.org. 7-13-09: PLUGGED-IN GAMING HOUR 2:00 TO 3:30PM - every Monday - East Regional Library, 6301 Bridge Street Enjoy a free gaming experience ... Wii, Playstation, Guitar Hero, Super Smash Brothers and more! 9-18-09: TRINITY TRASH BASH 8:30AM  - Hope Church parking lot at 1750 Beach Street WMNA hosts the annual cleanup of the Trinity River along Beach Street. Light breakfast, water and Starbucks provided.  Must sign waiver to participate. Contact Gigi Goesling at  817-454-5706 or gggoesling@yahoo.com 9-3 & 9-17: KITTICO CAT RESCUE  LOW COST SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC 6:30-8AM (drop off time) Humane Society of North Texas at 1840 E. Lancaster Road "Summer Luving" special of only $19.99!   Sign up three ways:  in person at the clinic,  call 817-891-6206, or email csorr@airmail.net Click on HSNT for more information.   10-6-09: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 6PM to 9PM at the Meadowbrook Golf Course - 1815 Jenson Road (parking lot and playground) Nationwide event to put the criminal element on notice and have fun, too!  Jump house, face painting, pinata, clowns and music along with  hot dogs, chips, chili, lemonade and water.  What more can you ask for?  Hosted by the combined Neighborhood Associations of Meadowbrook.  Event will be held come rain or shine.  National Night Out 10-17-09: CRUD COLLECTION DAY 9AM to 11AM at Oakland Lake Park, 1645 Lakeshore Drive Bring us your old paint, your used motor oil, your batteries longing to be free!  Release your toxins into the welcoming arms of Fort Worth Enviromental Management. Now ... doesn't feel that better?  Free to the first 60 households.   Click on LIST OF ACCEPTED ITEMS for details. In case of rain, call 817-392-6268. 10-19-09: WMNA ANNUAL POTLUCK DINNER 6:30 - doors open at Meadowbrook United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 3900 Meadowbrook Drive Bring your favorite sidedish - NO MEATS OR DESSERTS !!! -  Be sure to label all dishes and utensils. WMNA will provide main entree, desserts, beverages entertainment and fun!   10-24-9: US REP MICHAEL BURGESS TOWN HALL MEETING 10 - 11am at Texas Wesleyan University,   Ann Waggoner Fine Arts Building/Nicholas Martin Performance Hall,  1309 Wesleyan Street Here is your chance to listen and speak out about important legislatives issues such as health care, the economy and more.  Call Rep Burgess' Fort Worth office at 817-531-8454 if you have questions about this meeting. CAMPUS MAP     DRIVING DIRECTIONS                      10-19-09: EARLY VOTING BEGINS IN CCPD RENEWAL AND 11 PROPOSED TX STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Various times (see below) at Handley-Meadowbrook Community Center on 6201 Beaty Street Renewal of the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) is on the ballot. Study up and be prepared when you go to the polls to vote: RESEARCH Early voting in person can be done on these days: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19-23  7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 24 11 a.m-4 p.m. Oct.25   8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26-28  7 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 29-30 For early voting by mail info, click on:  TARRANT COUNTY ELECTION INFORMATION      11-03-09: ELECTION DAY 7AM to 7PM - Various locations Today is the last day to vote on the CCPD and the proposed Texas State Amendements.  For precinct voitng locations, call the Tarrant County Elections Administrator at (817) 831-8683 or go to VOTER LOOKUP 11-07-09: CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 8 TOWN HALL MEETING 8:30AM Registration, 9AM to NOON - Polytechnic High School, 1300 connor Street Come hear about the latest projects and programs within District 8.  For more information contact District 8 Council Aide Will Trevino at 817-392-8808 or will.trevino@fortworthgov.org. 11-11 to 11-15-09: THE LONE STAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Sundance Square -  downtown Fort Worth 100 screenings from all over the world including full-length films, feature length narratives, documentaries, animated and short films  ... red carpet entrances, celebrity guests, and nightly parties. Venues include the AMC Palace Theatre, the Four Day Weekend Theatre, and Norris Conference Center in Sundance Square, as well as the Scott Theatre, Modern Art Museum, and Kimbell Art Museum in the Cultural District. Go to LONE STAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL for more info. 11-14-09: WMNA'S 4TH ANNUAL FUND RAISER FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF NORTH TEXAS 6:30PM at Meadowbrook United Methodist Church, 3900 Meadowbrook Drive Enjoy a delicious dinner wand support a very worthy cause!  Door prices, silent auction, 50/50 raffle. Due to recent large rescue efforts, HSNT desperately needs wet/dry food for all types of animals, paper towels, toilet lid covers (yes, your read that right- for the kittens), towels, wash clothes, cleaning supplies.  Through Dec 24th, Marshall Grains  will contribute 50 cents to HSNT for every dollar's worth of in-store merchandise purchased on behalf of HSNTs. (Be sure to indicate "WMNA" on  your donation.). Questions? Contact Joyce at 817-536-5636 or joyce@marshallgrain.comcash.    11-17-09: FWLNA PUBLIC MEETING ON GAS DRILLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 7pm at University Christian Church, 2720 South University Drive Attend this important forum on urban gas drilling hosted by the Fort Worth League of Neighborhood Associations.. Hear from Deborah Rogers, an urban farmer who produces nationally awarded artisanal goat cheeses;  Dr. David Sterling, Professor and Chair, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health,  School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth;  and Dr. Michael Honeycutt, Toxicology Division Director, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Austin. A Chesapeake representative will also be speaking.  Come listen, learn and ask the hard questions facing all of us who are concerned about the future of our City. 12-1-09: NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE PUBLIC MEETING 4:30PM  Press Conference at Carter and Beach Street intersection 6PM Public Information Meeting at Hotel Trinity Innsuites, Beach Street and I-30 Mayor Calvin Tillman of Dish, Texas and Westworth Village urban farmer Deborah Rogers will speak on the dangers of gas pipelines in residential communities.  For more info, conact nctcalliance@aol.com 12-2-09: IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING PROPOSED CARTER AVENUE PIPELINE 6:30-8PM at Meadowbrook Elementary School, 4330 Meadowbrook Drive Join City Council Rep Kathleen Hicks, TX Rep Lon Burnam and TX Sen Wendy Davis as they announce important news regarding the alternative to Chesapeake's proposed Carter Avenue pipeline.  City Staff will give a presentation followed by Q&A session. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CHRISTMAS FAVORITES 2009  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Blink and the season will be gone!   Take time to enjoy the cultural richness all around us. Here are our best picks of the season .... (click here for a special Christmas Eve 2009 greeting) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  *  12-1-09: TEXAS WESLEYAN SINGERS/CHAMBER SINGERS CONCERT - Martin Hall - free    *  12-4-09: A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS  - 7PM - Polytechnic United Methodist Church sanctuary Celebrate the Advent season.  *  12-7-09: HANDEL'S MESSIAH - Fort Worth Symphoney Orchestra - Bass Performance Hall- 817-665-6000  ( FWSYMPHONY.ORG )  *  12-04 to 12-06-09: A CLAY CHRISTMAS ... AND MORE! - The Firehouse Gallery 4147 Meadowbrook Dr. A gift and art market with something for everyone. Prices range from $10 - several $K. Handmade art for your enjoyment Friday-"meet the artists" reception 5-9p, Sale continues Sat. 10-8, and Sun. 12-6p Participating artists: Rachel Bates, Jackie Berry, J.Lynn Kelley, Kim Norris, Roy Odom, Margie Pankhurst, Pam Stern, and Cindi Wills  STONECREEKSTUDIOPOTTERY  *  12-6-09: CHRISTMAS IN THE STOCKYARDS - East Exchange Avenue in Fort Worth  2PM to 6PM -  Enjoy Christmas in the Stockyards with pony rides, chicken roping, a petting zoo, and more. The event ends with a parade and a lighting of the 40-foot Christmas tree on Exchange Avenue - FREE  *  12-12/13: ANNUAL 2009 HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR - Tours depart from Stockyards Station. For more info call 817-215-8600 Ride the T to view spectacular light displays in Fort Worth neighborhoods. Admission includes tour, photos with Santa, refreshments, face painting, and great family fun. RIDE THE "T"  *  12-14: MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY'S COWBOY CHRISTMAS -  7:00 PM - Bass Hall  *  12-13 to 12-28: LIGHTS AT INTERLOCHEN 6 p.m.-11 p.m. More than 200 homeowners in the Interlochen neighborhood of Arlington decorate their homes for this tour each year. When touring the neighborhood, keep to the right to allow emergency vehicles and residents to get to the houses. Pedestrian traffic is permitted, if you prefer not to drive. Enter the neighborhood from Westwood Drive at Randol Mill Road.  *  12-14: HERE WE COME A CAROLIN' - Schola Cantorum of Texas -  St. Stephen Presbyterian Church,  2700 McPherson Ave   SCHOLATEXAS.COM  *  12-18/19/20: THE NUTCRACKER SUITE - Metropolitan C;assical Ballet - Texas Hall, University of Texas at Arlington - TICKET INFO  *  12-19: HOLIDAYS AT THE HEARTH - Log Cabin Village,  2100 Log Cabin Village Lane 817-392-5881 Celebrate the holidays Village style! See how cabins would have been decorated, string some popcorn, help make pomander balls and tamales, spin the dreidel, and reflect on storied traditions as you pause from the holiday hustle and bustle. Make your own embossed greeting card to take home! No reservations required. Cost is regular Village admission plus a $2 craft fee to make a card.  LOGCABINVILLAGE.COM    *  12-20-09: HANDEL'S MESSIAH -  Dallas Bach Society - St. Marks Anglican Church, Arlington - 7PM - $15 and up! CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFORMATION  *  12-22: CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT - St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 6306 Kenwood at Abrams, Dallas - 7.30pm During one of the busiest times of the year, let Orpheus soothe your worldly worries with Christmas by Candlelight, a concert of comfort and joy featuring familiar carols and some very beautiful new music. Low lights and the impeccable sounds of Orpheus will transport you to another time and place.   Make Orpheus part of your holiday tradition. ORPHEUSCHAMBERSINGERS.ORG

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11-23-09:  LOCAL CELTIC BAND "SEAMUS STOUT" - GOOD FOR WHAT ALES YOU! Since Christmas now comes before Thanksgiving , why not get a headstart on St. Paddy's Day??  Give a vote for these fine fellows and you might just win airfare to Las Vegas!  A "Battle of the Bands" (sponsored by Strangford Lough Brewing Company) celebrates Irish-American heritage and, coincidentally, the launch of their two new Irish Ales.  Jan Cermak, Sycamore Heights resident and fiddle player extraordinaire , urges his fellow Meadowbrookers to cast their vote for Seamus Stout!  Go to http://www.slbc.ie./involved/competitions/ to cast your vote. Check out  SEAMUS STOUT WEBSITE for more info.

10-30-09: FORT WORTH LEAGUE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCATIONS ISSUES STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR CARTER AVENUE

10-25-09: FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM EDITORIAL BOARD SUPPORTS CARTER AVENUE RESIDENTS

10-15-09: CARTER AVE BLOCK PARTY !! 10-12-09: EAST FORT WORTH BUSINESSMAN MAKES NATIONAL NEWS   Adrian Murray and other concerned citizens organized the first 912 Project Rally that was held today in downtown Fort Worth. Thousands marched in the pouring rain carrying signs to protest the Obama administration's proposed plan for health care reform. They listened to speeches by Adrian Murray, Pastor Steven Broden (Fair Park Bible Fellowship in Dallas), gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina and others. FOX NEWS INTERVIEW    ADRIAN MURRAY'S SPEECH