************************* PREVIOUS 2010 EVENTS ************************* 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.  1-23-10: 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. 2-6-10:  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.     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 2-26-10:  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 3-4-10: CARTER AVENUE PROTEST AT COURTHOUSE 7:30 TO 8am sidewalk in front of Tarrant County Courthouse, 100 W. Weatherford and Main, Old County Courthouse. Join the Carter Avenue Rescue Operation (CARO) and others to show your support for Steve Doeung and his fight against the Carter Avenue pipeline. A recent feature story in the FWWeekly highlighted Steve's plight as the last remaining homeowner forced by Chesapeake Energy to have a 20' pipeline easement taken from his frontyard.  Steve's court case begins at 8:30am inside the courthouse. For more info, click on CARO 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 -CANDIDATE FOR FWISD SCHOOL BOARD 6pm to 8pm at 304 N. Havenwood Lane Greg and Becky Haskin are hosting a reception to honor and introduce Tobi Jackson, candidate for the District 2 seat on the FWISD School Board (currently held by Jean McClung).  Come meet Tobi and hear her vision for Meadowbrook schools. Open to all voters in the District 2 area. Click on this link for  RITA VINSON ENDORSEMENT .  Remember that early voting starts April 26 - May 6, 8am to 5pm at Handley-Meadowbrook Rec Center. Election day is May 8th. 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 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.