2-26-11: GROWING GREAT VEGGIES (11AM) 2-26-11: LOW COST VACCINATION CLINIC FOR DOGS AND CATS (9AM TO 4PM)            (BOTH CLASSES HELD AT 2224 E. LANCASTER LOCATION)

2-25-11: GUITAR FORT WORTH CLASSICAL SERIES 7:30pm  - Martin Hall, 1309 Wesleyan Street Gohar Vardanyan, guitar

3-26-11: LOW COST PET VACCINATION CLINIC 9AM - 4PM at Marshall Grains, 2224  E. Lancaster

3-25-11: GUITAR FORT WORTH PRESENTS TOM SHEELEY 7:30PM at Texas Wesleyan University, Martin Hall, 1201 Wesleyan Street National and international soloist Tom Sheeley graces the stage at beautiful Martin Hall.  Mr Sheeley took first place at the very first "Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Manuel M. Ponce" to celebrate the 100th birthday of the composer whom Segovia referred to as the "greatest composer for guitar". Sponsored by GUITAR FORT WORTH

4-2-11: POOCH & PALS 2011 10am to 3pm at Family PetCare, 1501 Handley Drive Enjoy a day of fun for the whole family - especially the 4-legged ones. Food, doggie games, face painter, photographer, adoptions, microchipping and more!  Presented by C.L.A.S.P. (cowtown Loves Animal Shelter Pets - donations gladly accepted)

4-13-11: "UP A CREEK" FILM PREMIER 6:30 to 8PM at Elks Lodge, 3233 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth This powerful mini-documentary  created by T.R.I.P (Trinity River Improvement Partnership) shows the other side of the Trinity River Vision.  Explore the controversial subject of flood control with Layla Carraway, a Haltom City homeowner whose backyard disappeared into White's Branch creek in 2007. If you are a taxpayer, you need to see this film. Watch the movie here: UP A CREEK

5-7-11: RAINWATER HARVESTING SEMINAR 11AM at Marshall Grain Company, 2224 E. Lancaster Learn about rain barrels and how to collect precious rainwater for your garden.  For info on this and other upcoming seminars go to MARSHALL GRAIN

4-14-11: MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM 7pm at Botanic Garden Lecture Hall, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard Come hear the candidates speak and make your decision on who next should steer the good ship Fort Worth.  Candidates Sponsored by the FORT WORTH LEAGUE OF NEIGHBORHOODS.

4-18-11: PASSENGER RAIL FEASIBILITY MEETING 6PM at Handley-Meadowbrook Community Center, 6201 Beaty Street Join representatives from "The T" for a discussion of the Southeast Fort Worth Rail Feasibility Study.  Give your input on the future of transportation in SouthEast Fort Worth (including the option of not choosing rail transportation for our area)  If you can't make it to this meeting , give your opinion ONLINE.

4-23-11: SIXTH ANNUAL FORT WORTH PRARIE FEST Tandy Hills Natural Area - 3400 View Street

4-29-11: TRINITY RIVER FUNDRAISER 6:30 to 9:30pm at Rahr & Sons Brewing Company, 701 Galveston Avenue Don't move the river - improve the river!  Come support T.R.I.P. (Trinity River Improvement Partnership) $25 gets you a Collector's Cup Edition Rahr pint glass - live music - silent auction - BBQ! Viewing of "Up A Creek" documentary. RSVP to 817-706-2947 or jspivey@savethetrinityriver.org.

4-30-11: COMPANION PLANTING SEMINAR 11AM at Marshall Grains, 2224  E. Lancaster Organic gardening guru Lucy Harrell shares her years of landscaping experience. Serious gardeners will be at this one

6-6 TO 6-18: MAYORAL RUNOFF ELECTION Handley-Meadowbrook Community Center at 6201 Beaty Street All voters can participate in this runoff, even if they didn't vote in the May election.  EARLY VOTING: (Voters can go to any of the early voting locations.) June 6-10: 8am to 5pm June 11: 7am to 7pm June 12: 11am to 4pm June 13-14: 7am to 7pm - (end of early voting) ELECTION DAY: (voting at precinct locations - verify your polling place HERE) June 18: 7am to 7pm

6-10-11: ETSY CRAFT PARTY 7 to 9PM at Firehouse Gallery, 4147 Meadowbrook Drive Connect and collaborate with  local crafters and celebrate all things handmade and vintage. Make cards for the kids at Cook's Childrens Hospital and bracelets for the women's shelter. Bring your very best cake ball/pop creations for a contest!  MORE INFO

7-28-11: NCTCA REVIEW OF AIR QUALITY STUDY 6:30 - 9PM at Old South Pancake House North Central Texas Alliance invites you to join this working group that will review the recent Air Quality Report commissioned by the City of Fort Worth to document natural gas drilling and air quality. NCTCA

8-13-11: FALL VEGGIE GARDEN CLINIC 10:30AM at Marshall Grain Company, 2224 E. Lancaster Amber Gordon will s how you how to extend your growing season to produce more food and how to  keep your plants cool through the August heat and warm through the fall.

8-22-11: CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING 6:30PM at Meadowbrook United Methodist Church,  3900 Meadowbrook Drive Residents are being urged to attend one of a series of meetings to learn about the City's effort to redraw City Council district boundaries. For more information,  go to FORT WORTH REDISTRICTING

************************* PREVIOUS 2010 EVENTS ************************* 2010 RETROSPECTIVE Photo: FWWeekly     1-13-10: "HE WON'T PIPE DOWN" - CARTER AVENUE STRUGGLE FEATURED IN FWWEEKLY  Meadowbrook resident Steve Doeung, "the last man standing" against the Carter Avenue pipeline,  appeared on the cover of the FWWeekly newspaper.  The feature article tells the dramatic story of Mr. Doeung's escape from Cambodia and how he ended up being the last resident fighting eminent domain on Carter Avenue. Read the full article in the  FWWEEKLY 1-13-10: NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE  "KICKOFF CAMPAIGN" 6:30pm at Hotel Trinity Inn Suites, 2000 Beach Street TX Senator Wendy Davis and Dish, TX Mayor Calvin Tillman are the featured speakers at this meeting hosted by the North  Central Texas Communities Alliance.  Get educated on the reality of the Barnett Shale.  1-20-10: FUNDRAISERS COME THROUGH BIG TIME FOR HSNT The holidays were good to Humane Society of North Texas.  WMNA volunteers gathered 2400 lbs pet food, $350.00 cash, bowls, toys, bedding and cleaning supplies. Marshall Grains' December "Meet the Need" 50% matching fundraiser netted $1100 in much needed cash, food and supplies - $770 from customers and $385 from MG.  Kudos to Mike, Eddie, Gigi, Joyce and everyone who contributed to this most worthy of causes !! 1-23-10: TANDY HILLS BRUSH BASH 10AM to 3PM at Tandy Hills Park, 3400 View Street Join the Friends of Tandy Hills as the restore and protect the 160-acre prarie remnant.  City employees will cut invasive brush and trees. Your help is needed in carrying the brush out of the park. Bring work gloves, water, and Ben-Gay (just kidding!) For more info, contact  Don Young at  donyoungglass@earthlink.net or 817-731-2787 1-24-2010: CONCERT FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI 3pm at Arborlawn United Methodist Churck, 5001 Briahaven Road, Fort Worth Featuring 20 minute presentations by Texas Wesleyan University Chamber Singers, Arborlawn UMC Chancel Choir, Schola Cantorum of Texas with a final conclusion of the combined choirs.  Robert MacDonald, former oranist/choir master of FW First Presbyterian and former organist of Radio City Music Hall will join Arborlawn's Jerry Westenkuehler.  Be uplited as you relieve the  horrible suffering due to the recent earthquake. Donations accepted at the door will go to American Red Cross for Haiti relief effort 2-1-10: LAST DAY OF VOTER REGISTRATION FOR MARCH 2010 PRIMARY ELECTIONS Send applications to: Tarrant County Elections - 2700 Premier Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76111-3011 Voter applications must be postmarked or received on this date by the Tarrant County Elections Administration office.  (Applications may not be sent via fax or email)  For voter eligibility requirements and an online application form click here:  VOTER REGISTRATION 2-4-10: NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE  FEBRUARY MEEETING 6:30pm at Hotel Trinity-Inn Suites, Beach & I-30 Featured speaker: Dr. Al Armendariz, newly appointed EPA Administrator for Region 6.  A former SMU professor, Dr. Armendariz' groundbreaking research on air quality issues related to gas drilling caused a big stir last year.  Initially derided and criticized by the natural gas industry, Dr. Armendariz' research is forcing industry and local governments to take a closer look at the toxic effects of gas drilling in the Barnett Shale. Come hear the facts straight from the source. 2-4-10: PACKED HOUSE AT NCTCA MEETING Indicating a growing concern over the environmental issues associated with Barnett Shale gas drilling, approximately 300 people crowded into the Hotel Trinity Inn Suites ballroom to hear presentations by Carter Avenue resident Steve Doeung, Dish Mayor Calvin Tillman and new EPA Admiistrator  Dr. Al Armedariz.  Click here for Lighthouse Services' inteview with MAYOR TILLMAN Photo by MeadowbrookToday 2-6-10:  EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY HOSTS ROMANCE AUTHORS As Valentines Day approaches, what better way to get into the mood  than a book signing with "romance" authors Leanna Ellis and Michelle Stimpson.  Ellis wrote the acclaimed novel “Elvis Takes a Back Seat” and the 2008 release “Ruby’s Slippers.” Stimpson penned “Boaz Brown,” “Divas of the Damascus Road” and the 2008 release, “Trouble in My Way.”   The authors will read from their latest works, answer questions and autograph books. The events are free and open to the public.   Photo by MeadowbrookToday 2-11-10: MONSTER SNOWFALL BLANKETS MEADOWBROOK A record-breaking 12 inches of snow fell on Fort Worth today!  Meadowbrookers woke up to a enchanted winter wonderland on Friday morning.  Whole trees buckled under the heavy snowpack and the cracking of branches could be heard all day long.  Click here for PICTURES   2-15-10: EARLY VOTING BEGINS FOR MARCH 2010 PRIMARY ELECTIONS Various times - Handley-Meadowbrook Community Center, 6201 Beaty Steet You can early vote at any of the early voting locations. Republican and Democratic primary elections are held simultaneously at the same polling locations.  You can vote in either one but not both primaries. For sample ballots, click here: REPUBLICAN BALLOT   DEMOCRATIC BALLOT  Click here for eligibility and locations: EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS 2-16-10: FAT TUESDAY AT THE MANSION 6:30pm till ??? at Stonegate Mansion, 4100 Stonegate Boulevard, Fort Worth Mardi Gras Fort Worth style!  Fort Worth Sister Cities presents the Brave Combo, Cajun fare and libations, costume contest, casino games, silent auction and more....  Tickets are $50 each,  FWSISTERCITIES.ORG 2-22-10: TOBI JACKSON ANNOUNCES RUN FOR FWISD TRUSTEE FOR DISTRICT 2 Eastern Hill's resident Tobi Jackson will be challenging 20-year incumbent Jean McClung's seat on the School Board.  From the press release today: "Longtime community leader and teacher files for Fort Worth School Board pledging to be a responsive force for change at the school district".  The election will be held on May 8th. For more information go to TOBIJACKSON.ORG 2-26-10:  JOHANNES MOLLER GUITAR RECITAL 7:30PM at Texas Wesleyan at Martin Hall  Highly acclaimed guitarist with breathtaking technique and subtle expression . Presented by Guitar Fort Worth.  For more info go to GUITARFORTWORTH 3-1 & 2-10: "ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI SUPPER" - BREAKFAST OPTIMIST CLUB OF EAST FORT WORTH 5 TO 7pm (both nights) at Meadowbrook United Methodist Church, 3900 Meadowbrook Drive All proceeds go to support youth projects of the Breakfast Optimists club of East Fort Worth. (Adults - $8.00, Children under 12 - $4.00,  Dessert - $2.00) For tickets, contact RALPH WALLER (CHAIR): 817-457-0094 ralphwalle@aol.com or TIM BICKNELL (PRESIDENT): 817-360-6603 tim@smeb.com 3-2-10: 2010 PRIMARY ELECTIONS - IMPORTANT! 7am to 7pm - Various Precinct Polling Locations Take your civic duties seriously and be sure to vote in this election. Even though there is no exciting Presidential race this year, the candidates for many important national and state offices will be determined by this primary election.  For a complete list of offices on the ballot, click on 2010 PRIMARY ELECTIONS, Only Republican and Democrat candidates will be on the ballot in this primary.  Registered voters can vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary but you can only vote once.  Libertarian and independent candidates can be included in the general election in November. FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE McBee, Caspersen, Doeung Photo by MeadowbrookToday 3-4-10: COURTHOUSE RALLY SUPPORTS CARTER AVENUE RESIDENT STEVE DOEUNG On a chilly Thursday morning, approximately 40 Carter Avenue protestors carried signs to show their support for Steve Doeung, the last remaining homeowner facing the eminent domain of 20' of his front yard.  The event was sponsored by CARO, the Carter Avenue Rescue Operation (which can be found on Facebook).  Dish Mayor Calvin Tillman, businessman Adrian Murray, activist Louis McBee, Carter Ave residents and others spoke passionately on the steps of the old Tarrant County courthouse in support of Mr Doeung before his court appearance.   In a dramatic showdown with Judge Vincent Sprinkle and two Chesapeake lawyers, Steve once again skillfully maneuvered his way through treacherous legal waters but in the end, Judge Sprinkle accepted a copy of the final judgment handed to him by the Chesapeake attorneys.  If and when Judge Sprinkle signs the judgment, Mr. Doeung will have 30 days in which to file another Motion.  Once the judgment is signed, the only thing stopping a future pipeline would be the denial of a street crossing permit by the City Council.  Let's hope that Chesapeake comes through with their alternate route .... and that Judge Sprinkle will think long and hard before signing this judgment.  3-14-10; CONCERNED CITIZENS RALLY AT TRWD HEADQUARTERS Adrian Murray and John Basham addressed a crowd of supporters today at the entrance to the Triniity Regional Water District headquarters on Riverside Drive today.  Both Murray and Basham gave details about their issues with the TRWD and the Trinity River Vision project.  Protestors gathered on both sides of the street and waved their signs as cars whizzed by on busy Riverside -  some of them honking in approval.  Video of the rally is available on this link:  TRWD PROTEST VIDEO 3-4-10: ADRIAN MURRAY AND JOHN BASHAM ANNOUNCE RUN FOR TRWD East Fort Worth businessman Adrian Murray and meteorologist John Basham have thrown their hats in the ring for seats on the Tarrant Regional Water District board.   Speaking Thursday evening to the FW Southwest Republican Club, Murray and Basham answered questions and explained their motivations for seeking office.  The pair commented on TRWD eminent domain abuse, rubber-stamping approval of every project presented to it, loans to the TRV and excessive spending, including $1500 dinners and an expensive, unnecessary helicopter that costs $180 per hour to operate (excluding pilot costs).  The TRWD  election will be held this May. For more information go to TARRANTVOTES.COM Photo by MeadowbrookToday 3-11-10: NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE MEETING 6:30PM at the Hotel Trinity - Inn Suites, I-30 and Beach Gas Drilling Basics 101 ... come learn the lingo and get the latest scoop on gas drilling in our area from experienced, knowledgeable community leaders. Recent air quality studies have shown an alarming increase in toxic chemicals. Concerns are growing about the depletion of freshwater sources and the pollution of acquifers from  hydraulic fracturing and "saltwater" disposal wells.  If you are concerned about the livability of Fort Worth in the future, you don't want to miss this meeting. Get informed and get involved!  NCTCA WEBSITE   3-14-10: TRINITY RIVER VISION PROTEST 2pm at Tarrant Regional Water District headquarters, 800 East Northside Drive The United Conservative Coalition will be joined by other liberty-loving activists as they take a stand against TRWD Board members and local politicians have supported what UCC believes to be massive tax spending, eminent domain abuse, and a "One Billion Dollar" price tag for the Trinity Vision Project.  Aspiring TRWD Board members Adrian Murray and John Basham will address the crowd and explain their vision to refocus the TRWD.  All citizens who are concerned about out-of-control government spending are urged to attend.  For more information, contact Glen Bucy at 817-504-9934 or go to TARRANTVOTES.COM 4-3-10: POOCH AND PALS PARTY 10am to 2pm at Family Pet Care, 1501 North Handley Drive Time for food and fun with your favorite four-legged friends!   This year's annual party will be held at a new location,  complete with fenced-in dog park and plenty of parking. Show your support for  C.L.A.S.P. (Cowtown Loves Animal Shelter Pets)  COWTOWNPETS.ORG  4-5-10: RECEPTION FOR TOBI JACKSON Tobi spoke to an enthusiastic crowd of supporters during a reception in her honor at the beautiful Woodhaven home of Greg and Becky Haskins. She outlined her concerns about the public school system, Eastern Hills High in particularc contributions poured in and yard signs walked out the front door as Eastsiders renewed their commitment to  improve our schools. For more information click here: TOBI JACKSON.ORG 4-7-10: BUY AN APPLE - SAVE A PRARIE 8am to 10pm at Whole Foods Market in Arlington, 801 E. Lamar Blvd. The Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area will be the recipient of the 5% Community Giving Day proceeds from sales on the 7th.  Buy an apple, or a banana,  a carrot or vitamins -  anything at Whole Foods and 5% goes to FOTHNA!   4-8-10: NCTCA MEETING - "SPLIT ESTATE" MOVIE 6pm to 10pm at Studio Movie Grill, 225 Merchants Row, Arlington Don't miss this eye-opening documentary on the conflict between mineral rights and surface owners. For more information go to NCTCA.NET 4-10-10: COWTOWN "GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP" 8:30am to 11am at the Firehouse Gallery, corner of Oakland Blvd and Meadowbrook Drive WMNA  provides Starbucks coffee, hot chocolate, Dunkin Donuts, kolaches, bananas, bottled water and a prize for one lucky volunteer!. Come for 30 minutes or two hours. Kids' trash  art "sculpture" will be presented to Kathleen Hicks at an April City Council meeting. Register by Monday, March 29, and  receive a free T-shirt. RSVP to Dan Cooper at 817-201-4559 or dankk502@yahoo.com. 4-13-10: PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTIONS DAY Polls open 7am to 7pm.  It appears that voting will take place at the previous precinct locations.  For a list of polling places  by precinct, click on TARRANT COUNTY ELECTIONS 4-24-10: FIFTH ANNUAL FORT WORTH PRARIE FEST 10AM to 8PM - Tandy Hills Natural Area, 3400 View Street 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!   PRARIE FEST VIDEO 5-4-1: MEADOWBROOK NEIGHBORHOOD WINS NATIONAL AWARD Congratulations to Eastern Hills for taking home the third place prize in the Neighborhoods USA "Social Revitilization/Neighborliness" award category.  NUSA is a national non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening neighborhood organizations.  For more information go to NUSA.ORG   FWISD AND TRWD ELECTIONS : 4-26 thru 5-4-10: EARLY VOTING at Handley-Meadowbrook Recreation Center 5-8-10: ELECTION DAY 5-22-10: TOWN HALL - US REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL BURGESS 2PM to 3PM in the GPNA Auditorium inside the Health Science/Nurse Anesthesia Building , 1000 Wesleyan Street Come listen to and voice your concerns about health care, the economy, energy and other important issues facing our U.S. Rep. Burgess. 7-18-10: VICTORY RECEPTION FOR NEW FWISD TRUSTEE TOBI JACKSON Friends and supporters of Tobi Jackson gathered at the very chic Grace Restaurant in downtown Fort Worth to celebrate her election to the FWISD Board.  The revitalization of Eastern Hills High ranks high on the new District 2 FWISD Trustee's agenda  with an important meeting scheduled IN August (see calendar above).  For the latest District 2 news click here: FIRST 56 DAYS 10-8-10: JEROME MOUFFE CONCERT 7:30PM  - Texas Wesleyan's Martin Hall  at 1309 Wesleyan Street Internationally acclaimed Belgian guitarist Jerome Mouffe graces the stage at beautiful Martin Hall  for a dazzling evening of passionate guitar excellence.  Presented by  GUITAR FORT WORTH. Don't miss it! Tickets are $25 & $15  JEROME MOUFFE 10-7-10: NTCCA MEETING - "SUNSET REVIEW OF THE TCEQ AND RRC" 6:30 to 9PM - Hotel Trinity Inn Suites at Beach and I-30 Recent recipient of FWWeekly's "Barnett Shale Watchdog Group of the Year", the North Central Texas Communities Alliance presents another information packed evening designed to educate and inform.  If you are concerned about gas drilling in our neighborhoods, this is the meeting to attend!  NCTCA     10-26-10: "GASLAND" MOVIE SHOWING 6:30PM at Landers's Machine Shop and Gallery, 217 E. Broadway 2010 Sundance Film Festival prize winner .. chosen by HBO .. highly reviewed documentary from filmaker Josh Fox reveals eye-opening facts about the gas drilling industry.  Don't miss this one.  Brought to you by SHALETEST.ORG 10-23-10: "MUSIC FOR MUTTS"  BENEFIT CONCERT 10AM to 5PM -2301 Scott Avenue Live music, dog contests, pet adoptions, food and beverages - benefitting local animal rescue organizations and Fort Worth's public low cost spay/neuter clinic.  Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and make a day of it! Leashed dogs welcome.  Adult admission $15 (18 and under free) For more info go to: MUSIC4MUTTSFW.COM . 10-5-10: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 6 to 8:30PM at the Meadowbrook Golf Course on Jenson Road "Carnival Night" theme this year with food - hot dogs, condiments, chili, chips, iced tea, lemonade and bottled water - a bounce house, removable tattoos, balloons, horseshoes, ring toss, and darts. 11-11-10: NCTCA MEETING 6:30PM at Hotel Trinity Inn Suites, I-30 and Beach Celebrate the first anniversary of the North Central Texas Communities Allieance.  Chosen by readers and staff of FWWeekly as the Barnett Shale "Watchdog Group of the Year". Get educated and informed about natural gas drilling in our area. 11-8-10: SUNSET REVIEW OF TCEQ AND RRC 6:30PM - Sheraton Arlington, 1500 Convention Center, Arlington (next to the Ballpark) Once in a decade opportunity to voice your concerns to local state officals about possible agency reforms in the upcoming Texas legislative session.  The Texas Commission onf Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees land, air ans water quality issues.  The Railroad Commission of Texas oversees oil and gas drilling.   If you are concerned about protecting the people and envirnoment from the effects of natural gas drilling in North Texas, this is the time to speak up.  Confirmed panelists at this point are TX Senator John Carona, TX Reps Lon Burnam, Carol Kent and Allen Vaught as well as former TCEQ Commissioner Larry Soward 11-12-10: GUITARIST LAURA YOUNG IN CONCERT 7:30PM at Texas Wesleyan, Martin Hall - 1201 Wesleyan Street Come hear one of the most expressive artists in the world of classical guitar today in beautiful Martin Hall.  Sponsored by Guitar Fort Worth, a family of classical guitar aficianodos LAURA YOUNG