4-8-8: RUNOFF ELECTIONS
Polls open 7AM-7PM in same location
as primary voting. Democrats have 2 runoffs: Railroad Commissioner and Constable
Pct. 8. Republicans have 3 runoffs: 2 District Judges & Constable
Pct 1. These are important offices .. get informed and then go vote!
4-9/10/11: CROWNS
8 PM - 506 Main St - Jubilee Theatre
presents "Crowns", a gospel musical written by Dallasite Regina Taylor and based upon the book "Crowns
- Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats". Th-F-Sat performances at 8pm. Runs through 4-20. Matinees have
sold out. For more info: www.jubileetheatre.org.
4-12: 75TH ANNIVERSARY CONFEDERATE VETERANS PLAQUE
1:30pm
- 251 W. Lancaster - Ceremony in lobby of old downtown Post Office. Julia Jackson UCD chapter and others commemorate
the original dedication of the plaque on April 9, 1933. There will be speeches about prominent Confederate
veterans of Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
4-18-08: ELIOT FISK - CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT
7:30PM
- Martin Hall - Texas Wesleyan University
Internationally renowned classical guitarist, mentored by Andres Segovia, delights
and excites audiences wherever he performs. Don't miss this one! Tickets are on sale now and at the door.
For more information go to: www.guitarfortworth.org
4-19-08: SPRING PLANT SALE AT BOTANIC GARDEN
9AM to
2PM - "The Grove" wooded area west of the Trial Garden and the Japanese Garden parking lot. Trees, shrubs,
ornamental grasses, ground covers, perennials, vines, vegetables, and annuals. Specialty plants from various plant societies.
Learn about the spring migration of the Monarch butterflies and the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. For parking, follow
the signs on Montgomery Street to the Linden Street parking lot. Parking is free but bring your own wagon to
carry your treasures!
4-24 to 4-26-08: SOUTHSIDE PRESERVATION SPRING PLANT SALE
9AM to 9PM - 1519 Lipscomb Street - Rain or shine in the Ballroom.
Perennials, roses, Texas natives,
lady bugs and praying mantis!
All proceeds benefit the Southside
Preservation Hall and the Rose Chapel.
4-26-08: THIRD ANNUAL FORT WORTH PRARIE FEST !!
The Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area present an outdoor festival to celebrate our connection
to the natural world through Music, Art, Dance, Environmental Stewardship & Wildflower Tours. Food by Smokey's
BBQ, Cafe Chadra, Spiral Diner, Hot Damn Tamales!
Free and Open to the Public!
http://www.tandyhills.org/prairiefest.htm
4-29-08: LANCASTER EAST BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
2PM - Salvation Army Building (1855 E. Lancaster in the Small Chapel)
The planning
stages for East Lancaster revitalization have begun! LEBA and the City of Fort Worth need your participation and support.
This is your opportunity to help shape our future ...
4-29-08: TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM
7-8pm - University Christian Church, Fellowship Hall-2720 S. University Dr.
Come and meet the candidates for the TRWD
Board who will be on the May 10th ballot. If you are concerned about the Trinity River Vision project and about
gas drilling injection wells, this is a can't miss meeting.
4-30-08 (also on 5-1-08): GAS LEASE SIGNING PARTY
1-7PM
- Meadowbrook United Methodist Church - 3900 Meadowbrook Drive in the Community Center
If you missed the first round
of parties, this is your chance to come in, ask questions and sign if you want to.