Ferguson Road Initiative

Townhall Meeting & Annual Election of Officers & Directors
2013-02-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | White Rock Church of Christ, 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, 75228, United States
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
6:30-8:30 p.m.
White Rock Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall
9220 Ferguson Road
Please join the FRI Community Connection in our Annual Election & Townhall Meeting to update and engage our neighborhoods in the exciting future of our far East Dallas community – Casa Linda/Forest Hills, Greater Casa View, White Rock East, & White Rock Hills.
Come meet & greet your friends & neighbors.
We will have a social meet and greet time from 6:30-6:55 p.m.
*If you are a business member of FRI, please bring your marketing materials for our Business Table and plan to meet our community! For more information, contact Maria Valenzuela @ mariavalenzuela@fergusonroad.org
Our slate of nominees for the FRI Board of Directors for 2013 is listed below:

Eric Boon
Doctors Hospital @ White Rock Lake, Dir of Business Dev.
Dr. Kenneth Cantrell, Secretary
East Dallas Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Medicine
Jerry Clancy, Treasurer
Lone Star Credit Union, President
Bill Coleman
Casa Linda Forest N.A. Resident
Doug Hunt
Access Self Storage, Owner
Dr. William “Gerry” Jones
Forest Hills N.A. Resident
Ed Leyden
Bishop Lynch High School, President
Vikki J. Martin, President
Claremont Addition N.A. Resident
Monica Smith
Down & Smith, Esquire
Ed Snyder
Lakeland Hills C.W., Resident
J.T. Walker
Claremont Addition N. A. Resident
Susan Walker, Vice-President
Lakeland Hills C.W., Resident

DEFY Phase II Camp Saturdays
2012-12-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2012-10-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus, 802 South Buckner, Dallas, TX, 75217, United States
Meetings will take place from 10am to 2pm in Community Room 108 at the Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus/802 South Buckner.

Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance
2012-11-13 08:00 - 2012-11-15 17:00 UTC | White Rock Hills Branch Library, 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, 75228, United States
Training and technical assistance for new law enforcement officers and practitioners
SKILL-BASED TRAINING CONDUCTED BY THE NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL AND HOSTED BY THE FERGUSON ROAD INITIATIVE AND WHITE ROCK HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), will provide training and technical assistance to newly hired law enforcement officers and crime prevention practitioners. Our goal is to provide officers and practitioners with skill-based training, tools, and resources to assist you in executing your jobs effectively, which, in turn, keeps your communities safe. The officers and practitioners for the Dallas course will receive a three-day 24-hour Basic Crime Prevention Course with topics such as:
Emerging Crime Trends Frauds and Scams Cyber Safety
Business Crime Prevention Neighborhood Watch CPTED
Crime Prevention Resources Senior Safety Gangs
NCPC now has a certification for National Crime Prevention Specialist. It is the ONLY national certification in the country in crime prevention. This course and any previous training courses and education will go towards your points. To get an application, download it from www.ncpc.org or email ncpa@ncpc.org.
TRAINING DATES: TRAINING FEE:
November 13-15, 2012 FREE
TRAINING LOCATION:
White Rock Hills Branch Library
9150 Ferguson Road
Dallas, TX 75228
214-670-8443 whiterockhills@dallaslibrary.org
Travel, lodging, and food costs are the
responsibility of the participant
REGISTER TODAY for the 24- hour Basic Crime Prevention Skill-building Course!
ONLINE REGISTRATION
WWW.NCPC.ORG/TRAINING OR FAX REGISTRATION FORM TO 202-296-1356
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FOR MORE INFORMATION TO REGISTER:
Sarita Coletrane, NCPC
202-261-4162 or coletrane@ncpc.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE COURSE:
Chuck Sczuroski, NCPC
202-615-9093 or csczuroski@ncpc.org
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This project was supported by Grant No. 2010-DG-BX-K036 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the SMART Office, and the Office for Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position or policies of the United States Department of Justice.

DEFY Phase II Camp Saturdays
2012-11-10 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus, 802 South Buckner, Dallas, TX, 75217, Select a Country:

East Dallas Networking Lunch
2012-10-04 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago), 2012-09-27 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago), 2012-09-20 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Highland Park Cafeteria, 1200 North Buckner, Dallas, TX, United States
East Dallas Networking was created by, and specifically for business owners in East Dallas. Our membership is largely comprised of small business owners serving the greater East Dallas community.
RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/East-Dallas-Networking/

National Night Out
2012-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 UTC

Got Drugs?
2012-09-29 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal
Saturday, September 29th, 2012, 10:00am-2:00pm
Join The Dallas Area Drug Prevention Partnership, Dallas Police Department, Dallas ISD Police, University Park Police, The Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, 12th Step Ministry, and the Drug Enforcement Administration at…
12th Step Ministry
5324 W. Northwest Hwy. Dallas, TX 75220
Dallas Police Northeast Patrol
9915 E. Northwest Hwy. Dallas, TX 75238
University Park Fire Station
3800 University Blvd. University Park, TX 75205
Forrester Athletic Field
8233 Military Parkway Dallas, TX 75227
Wal-Mart
13739 N. Central Expwy Dallas, TX 75234
Wal-Mart
3155 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX 75237
Dallas Fire Station #19
5600 E. Grand Ave. Dallas, TX 75223

Community Connection Breakfast (@ McDonalds)
2012-09-19 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | McDonalds, 8117 RL Thornton Drive, Dallas, TX, 75288, United States

2-Points to White Rock East Area Plan Community Meeting
2012-09-15 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | White Rock Hills Branch Library, Dallas, TX, United States
You are invited to the Third Community Meeting for the
2-Points to White Rock East Area Plan
A study for the future of the area in Far East Dallas
Saturday, September 15, 2012
3:00 PM
White Rock Hills Branch Library
Ferguson Road at Hibiscus
(right behind the White Rock Hills Church of Christ)
For more information and a look at the draft plan go to
www.2pointstowhiterockeast.com

MEET! East Dallas
2012-09-13 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | C.C. Young – The Point, 4847 W. Lawther Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Proceeds benefiting those served by the Exchange Club of East Dallas’
“Coats for Kids”
Homepage

RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/East-Dallas-Networking/events/55356892/

DonorBridge: North Texas Giving Day 2012
2012-09-13 07:00 - 2012-09-14 00:00 UTC
On September 13, 2012 FRI is taking part in the annual Get Up and Give! North Texas Giving Day. On this day every donation $25 and above made on www.donorbridgetx.org to non-profit organizations -like ours!- will be matched!
Please visit www.donorbridgetx.org on September 13th, search for our non-profit (Ferguson Road Initiative) and click “Donate Now.” Your donation will go a long way in helping us continue our work revitalizing far East Dallas.
Tip: To avoid the busiest times on the website by visiting and donat during off‐hours, such as 10‐11am or 2‐4pm.

Grand Opening of White Rock Hills Library
2012-06-16 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | White Rock Hills Library
June 16, 2012 – Saturday (10 am – 4 pm) – Grand Opening of White Rock Hills Library. There will be a parade, ribbon cutting, music, food, art, and storytelling. We want all of our faith communities and residents to march with us in this parade! Line up at 9:30am at White Rock Church of Christ.

Community Connection and VIP Preview of our White Rock Hills Library Cocktail Reception
2012-05-24 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
May 24, 2012 – Saturday (5:30-7 pm) – Community Connection and VIP Preview of our White Rock Hills Library Cocktail Reception, for Dallas civic leaders, the philanthropic community and FRI members only.

Bayles Elementary School 50th Anniversary
2012-04-28 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Bayles Elementary School, 2444 Telegraph Avenue
April 28, 2012 – Saturday (10am – 1pm) – Bayles Elementary School is celebrating their 50th Anniversary at their present location; 2444 Telegraph Avenue in far east Dallas. Originally founded in 1856, Bayles is one, if not the oldest public schools in the city. That’s 156 years young. This is their third location. All are welcome to the event.

FRI Community Connection Breakfast
2012-04-18 07:30 - 08:45 UTC | Circle Grill Restaurant, 3701 N. Buckner Blvd.
April 18, 2012 – Wednesday, (7:30am – 8:45am) – FRI Community Connection Breakfast – “Keeping FRI Safe” – Join local businesses and non-profit organizations that play a vital role in keeping and improving the safety of our community. Representatives from the Dallas Police will provide some additional insight and history of safety in the FRI neighborhoods. Circle Grill Restaurant, 3701 N. Buckner Blvd.
Remember, every 3rd Wednesday the FRI Community Connection breakfast will be held focusing on different businesses and topics in our community. As community members and business leaders come together to blur the line between commerce and community. Location will change from month to month. If you are a Community Connection member and would like to host a breakfast at your location, please let the FRI office know.

FRI Steering Committee Meeting
2012-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | White Rock Church of Christ, 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, 75228, United States
The next FRI Steering Committee Meeting will be January 30, 6:30 p.m. at White Rock Church of Christ. This will be our General Meeting & Election of Officers & Directors for FRI. In accordance with our Bylaws, “FRI members may place in nomination the name of any current FRI member, but such nominations must be received in writing by Dr. Ken Cantrell (cantrellpearce@sbcglobal.net) 8541 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX 75228, at least 10 calendar days prior to the General Meeting. Such nominations must include the signatures of the persons making the nomination(s) and seconding nomination(s), plus the written permission of the nominee(s). Nominations meeting these criteria will then be added to the ballot for voting at the FRI Annual Meeting.”

DISD Listen and Learn: A community conversation
2011-12-28 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Bryan Adams High School, 2101 Millmar Drive, Dallas, TX, United States
A series of open conversations between Dallas ISD and the community will help the district deliver the best education to every student

Community Connection Night
2011-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Cafe Lago, 9219 Garland Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Join us for our first social!
Drop-in and visit a bit or stay a lot! Come by and meet other people and businesses in the area. Café Lago is providing snacks and beverages. There will be a COD bar.
If you wish, stay for dinner after our event.
Members can pick up their membership packet.
Welcome and comments will be at 6:00pm.
In the spirit of the holiday, we are collecting gifts for women who are in recovery at Nexus, a neighborhood nonprofit organization. Executives of Nexus will be in attendance.
Bring Coats, sweaters, toiletries. Clothing can be new or gently used.
If you don’t have time to meet, snack and greet, and want to make a donation for Nexus, volunteers will be available in the parking lot to accept your gift.
This is a great venue for neighbors and businesses to mingle and get to know each other.
A special thank you to Café Lago, our Host for the event.
This event is free.

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2011 Women’s Arts Festival
2011-12-01 08:00 - 2011-12-31 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX, United States
Artists United For Christ, Inc. invites all women to participate in our 2011 Women’s Arts Festival to be held at Dallas City Hall and the Dallas Convention Center. One highlight our event is the 2011 Women’s Art Exhibit & Competition to be held at Dallas City Hall, December 01-31, 2011. Come and meet actress, Irma P. Hall and other artists as we celebrate the arts in our city. For more information please contact Gwendolyn Davis at (214) 357-3799.

Blood drive
2011-11-19 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Roy Stanley Masonic Lodge No. 1367, 9225 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, 75228, United States

Community Connection Experience
2011-11-16 10:15 - 15:15, 2011-11-15 13:15 - 15:15 (America/Chicago) | White Rock Branch YMCA, 7301 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
Help us connect you to potential business.
This will be the single best decision you make all month!
Please call Greg at 817-243-2587 to register.
Prizes awarded to those who participate and connect successfully with other businesses.
Tuesday November 15th.
1:15 – 1:45: Orientation
1:45 – 3:15: Call Times
Wednesday Novemver 16th
10:15 – 11:00: Orientation
1:45 – 3:15: Call Times
1:15 – 1:45: Orientation
1:45 – 3:15: Call Times

A community-wide celebration of reading
2011-11-11 11:10 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
At 11:11 a.m. on Nov.11, 2011, students throughout Dallas will spend 11 minutes of their day reading a book, magazine, or other printed publication.
In keeping with a community-wide emphasis on literacy, as many as 1,111 volunteers will join students on that day for 11 minutes of reading.
Students who read are infinitely better prepared for life and personal success than those who do not. On 11.11.11, students and adults alike will be reminded of the importance of literacy to our lives. Click on the link below to begin the process of signing up to volunteer to read to Dallas ISD students on 11-11-11.

11-11-11-11-11 Volunteer Recruitment Trailer from Dallas Independent School Dist on Vimeo.

Community connection breakfast
2011-11-09 | Highland Park Cafeteria (Casa Linda), 1200 North Buckner Boulevard, Array, Dallas, 75218
Special Guest Mayor Mike Rawlings and the
FRI Board of Directors invite you to celebrate 13 years
of success!
7:30 – 9:00 AM
Come meet local neighbors and businesses and hear about our exciting plans for the future. We have reserved a complimentary breakfast for you.

Please RSVP by November 2.

Community Halloween Party
2011-10-30 | Church of the Resurrection, 11540 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, 75228, United States
Trunk or treat
Live music
Tractor rides
Games
Free food
Door prizes
Live raffle to benefit Gill Elementary

All are welcome

White Rock Artists Studio Tour
2011-10-15 08:00 (America/Chicago) | Various, East Dallas, Dallas, United States
The White Rock area is blessed with over 50 painters, sculptors, potters and artisans who want to show you their works as well as where they work. Plan to attend the 19th Annual White Rock Lake Artists’ Studio Tour on October 15 and 16. It’s free, fun, fantastic! For information, maps, etc., call 214-328-5934 or go to www.Whiterockartists.com

Forest Hills Chili Cookoff
2011-10-15 | Unnamed Venue, 8410 San Leandro Dr , Dallas, 75218
Oct 15th Chili Cook-Off
10 am – 3 pm Chili Cook / East Dallas Vendors / YOU

Location – Alex Sanger ECPTA
Proceeds benefiting Sanger Garden Education
& Service League Events
Chili Cook-off Registration Deadline 9/28/2011 / Sponsorship Contact Tamela Southan 214-543-9442 Sponsorship Form, Chili Cook Form
FHAserviceleague@aol.com for registration form
For more information
