Ferguson Road Initiative

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

The Future of Access to Financial Aid and Texas Colleges and Universities
2011-09-29 | Yvonne A Ewell Townview Center, 1201 East Eighth Street, Dallas, United States
WILL HIGHER EDUCATION BE BEYOND THE GRASP OF MOST DALLAS FAMILIES IN THE FUTURE?
COME JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Announcing a Special Town Hall Meeting
The Future of Access to Financial Aid and Texas Colleges and Universities
with State Representative Eric Johnson
Special Guest Raymund A. Paredes, Ph.D., Commissioner of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 – 6:30-8:00 PM – Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center
1201 E. Eighth Street, Dallas, TX 75203
For more information 214-565-5663

RSVP: Kerry.goodwin@house.state.tx.us

Redistricting hearing
2011-09-24 | Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
We will need a good showing at City Hall this Saturday so please;

SAVE THIS DATE and JOIN OTHERS AT CITY HALL ON:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011 AT 3:00 P.M.

More information regarding speakers and car pooling will be emailed as we get more information from City Hall.
More details here.

Donorbridge Day
2011-09-15
On September 15, 2011, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ferguson Road Initiative is taking part in Get Up and Give! North Texas Giving Day. On September 15, every donation $25 and above will be matched if you donate to us through www.donorbridgetx.org, North Texas’ online resource that connects donors with nonprofit organizations like us.
Please visit the site anytime between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., search for our nonprofit and click “Donate Now.” Your donation will go a long way in helping us continue our work revitalizing far East Dallas.
Plus, gifts given that day will receive a portion of $500,000+ in matching funds–making your dollars go further.
To avoid the busiest times on the site, visit and donate during off‐hours, 10‐11 a.m. and 2‐4 p.m.
Just remember to get up and give‐‐whether out of bed, from your desk, or off your couch, just give!
