Autism Awareness Symposium in Grapevine

February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Autism Awareness Symposium

“The Biggest Loser” Couple will talk about Autism at Community Event Phil and Amy Parham share how appearance on show created a second life-changing opportunity for their family. According to Phil and Amy Parham, stars of season six of “The Biggest Loser,” stress and pain over their son’s struggle with autism helped make them overweight as they turned to food for comfort. Life changed dramatically for the overweight couple when they were selected to compete on the weight loss reality show. As a result, they lost a combined … [Read more...]

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Greater Lewisville Cares: Volunteer Opportunities for Families

February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Greater Lewisville Cares

GLC is proud to announce changes to both its services and its web site. Going forward, volunteers will no longer have to wait for their monthly calendar or call a project leader for volunteer assignments.  Volunteers will be able to access the most current activity, needs and agencies for the Greater Lewisville area on one site at anytime.  GLC’s new site is designed to support our agency partners and serve as a self-service link for our volunteers to access opportunities in the Greater Lewisville Area. No longer will GLC directly … [Read more...]

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7 Days of GIVEAWAYS

February 3, 2012 By 1 Comment
7 Days

Family eGuide GIVEAWAYS!! Monday, February 6 - Sunday, February 12 At least 2 giveaways every day -     Exclusively for our Facebook Followers!Prizes include: Family 4-pack to Day Out with Thomas (4 winners) Family 4-pack to Monster Truck Jam Family 4-pack to Monster Energy Supercross Family 4-pack to The DFW Family Expo (3 winners) $30 Gift Card to Rockfish 4 Tickets to Fiddler on the Roof at Studio B Tickets to NRH20 Family Waterpark FREE Enrollment and 1 Month Gymnastics at Best Gymnastics (2 winners) Personal … [Read more...]

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Father Daughter Valentines Dance Highland Village

January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Daddy Daughter Dance HV

Come enjoy dinner, dancing and door prizes. Space is limited. 
Dress Semi-Formal You may register in person at the Parks and Recreation Department or online at www.activenet.active.com/hvparks. Saturday, February 10, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: Residents ($25) per person;    Nonresidents ($30) per person. Celebrations2380 Farm to Market Road 407Highland Village, TX   … [Read more...]

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CPR & 1st Aid Classes Highland Village

January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CPR and First Aid HV

The Highland Village Fire Department conducts monthly CPR and 1st Aid training classes for our residents and those in the neighboring communities. All classes are taught by the Highland Village firefighters who are certified by the American Heart Association as instructors. These courses are American Heart Association based modules designed to educate all ages in the proper method of assisting someone in cardiac arrest. This CPR course covers CPR for infant, child and adult with an overview of the AED (Automated External Defibrillator). The … [Read more...]

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Resolution Run 2012 in Highland Village

January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Resolution Run Highland Village

So you say you've got a RESOLUTION..? Run the 5K Resolution Run or bring your Four-Legged Friend for the 5K Run/Walk. The run benefits the Highland Village Parks Foundation and the City Trail System. • Saturday, January 21st, 9am Make your resolution to get healthier, spend more time outdoors, spend more quality time with your family and pets, and give back to your community. The great news is...you can accomplish all of your resolutions by participating in one great event! Two great events to choose from: 5k (10 and under, 11-12, … [Read more...]

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The Slinky at Brilliant Sky Toys and Books in Highland Village

January 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Slinky

The Slinky One of the great things about the internet is that we get to watch other people’s local TV.  OK, maybe not, but WCSH TV in southern Maine did an interesting piece on the Slinky, and if it wasn’t for the internet we couldn’t watch it.  From the piece: "Every Slinky sold in the world is made in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania [...] on machines that were originally built by the toy's inventor, Richard James."  So says Ray Dallavecchia, CEO of Poof-Slinky, Inc. James was a Naval engineer working on cushioning sensitive … [Read more...]

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January Events at Brilliant Sky Toys and Books

December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Brilliant Sky Toys and Books, The Shops at Highland Village 1101 Shoal Creek Highland Village,TX 75077 http://highlandvillage.brilliantskytoys.com/ 972-966-2321 General information about Story Time: Our weekly story time starts back January 3 with Special Guest Readers! This preschool story time is geared towards children ages 3 to 5 who can sit and listen to short stories. A craft, game or activity immediately follows story time. Siblings are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 1/2 Kindermusik with … [Read more...]

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Hot Deals Today 2011-12-19

December 19, 2011 By 2 Comments
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  Featured Deal: $12 for Enjoy the City Coupon Book - Dallas Edition Includes coupons to Sprouts, Buca Di Peppo, Lenny’s Sub Shop, LePeep, Jersey Mikes, Kolache Haven, Ole’s Tex Mex, Dickey’s BBQ, Sweet Basil, Village Grill, Angelina’s, The Library Bar & Grill, Saltwater Willy’s, Rainforest Cafe, Bahama Bucks, NRH2O, Main Event, Bridlewood Golf Club, Exposure Indoor Rock Climbing, Summit Climbing Gym, Polar Ice House,  Going Bonkers, Firestone Complete Auto Care, Fantastic Sams, Sports Authority, Dicks Sporting Goods, … [Read more...]

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Kids Night Out: Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village, & More!

December 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Kids Nite Out

FRIDAYS Friday Night Open Gym at Best Gymnastics Flower Mound Friday Nite Live, Briarhill MS, Highland Village Friday Nite Live, Forestwood MS, Flower Mound Club Funscape in Grapevine SATURDAYS Best Night Out at Best Gymnastics in Flower Mound Fun Time Live, Coppell Aquatic & Rec Center Saturday Nite Out, Lewisville Rec Center (FHRC) Saturday Nite Out, The Colony Friday Night Open Gym at Best Gymnastics Every Friday, 6:00 - 9:00PM Best Gymnastics, 601 Cross Timbers Rd Ste. 100, Flower … [Read more...]

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