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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...Winter Reading Clubfrom:Grand Prairie Public Library SystemReading is Snow Much Fun, with the Grand Prairie Libraries' winter reading club during the month of February. Readers of all ages and levels are encouraged to read... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Grand Prairie, Texas with AmericanTowns Grand Prairie Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Dallas County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Grand Prairie organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Grand Prairie is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around Grand PrairieGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Grand Prairie areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Texas’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Grand Prairie in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in Texas is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk... Read more...An Invitation to our Grand Prairie Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Grand Prairie, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in TexasPining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Texas Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call... Read more...Grand Prairie Libraries Happenings - December 5, 2011from:Grand Prairie Public Library SystemAll Grand Prairie Libraries will be closed Fri. Dec. 23 through Sun. Dec. 25 for Christmas. Libraries will also be closed Fri. Dec. 30 through Sun. Jan. 1 for the New Year’s... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her StudentsTeaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach... Read more...
Grand Prairie Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Grand Prairie areaGrand Prairie TX Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Grand Prairie area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and... Read more...
Grand Prairie Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving... Read more...Grand Prairie Libraries Happenings - October 31, 2011from:Grand Prairie Public Library SystemThe Main Library will present a free teen movie at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, November 16. The Jonas Brothers star in this tour documentary from the “Burning Up” world tour. A... Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Grand Prairie Election Information and Polling PlacesPresidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Grand Prairie elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all... Read more...Grand Prairie Libraries Happenings - October 26, 2011from:Grand Prairie Public Library SystemThe YWCA and the Grand Prairie Main Library will present a series of free personal finance workshops, starting Oct. 30. Learn how to: - reduce debt -... Read more...Grand Prairie Public Library To Offer Downloadable Music From Their Websitefrom:Grand Prairie Public Library SystemGrand Prairie, TX - Beginning in mid-October, the Grand Prairie Public Library will offer the Freegal downloadable music service, giving library card holders free access to... Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Texas TXTexas Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Texas. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local... Read more...
Share and Celebrate Local Green InitiativesAmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Grand Prairie and across the country. With... Read more...
Dallas Celebrates Lights On Afterschool with a rallyTanya McDonald, Executive DirectorDallas AfterSchool Networktmcdonald@dasn.org214-306-8400 x100 (w)214-912-4308 (c)214-306-8400 (f)2902 Swiss Avenue, Dallas,... Read more...Find Texas Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Texas haunted Halloween corn maze this season!Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October... Read more...
Get On Board with Caring About North Texas Afterschool ProgramsDALLAS, October 3, 2011 - More than 100,000 children in Dallas County are left home alone when school is out each day, leaving them vulnerable to bad choices, predators, and other... Read more...
Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Texas TXWe have the best Texas apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Texas. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and... Read more...Grand Prairie Libraries Happenings - August 30, 2011from:Grand Prairie Public Library SystemAll Grand Prairie Libraries will be closed Sunday, Sept. 4 & Mon. Sept. 5 for Labor Day. Bookdrops are at all libraries. Renew at online or by phone at 972-237-5700.Join us... Read more...Back to School for Grand Prairie - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and moreHey, Grand Prairie! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the... Read more...Get Started in Genealogy - Free programfrom:Grand Prairie Public Library SystemThe Grand Prairie Genealogy Society and the Grand Prairie Main Library will present “First Steps to Climbing Your Family Tree,” a free workshop for beginners in genealogy. The... Read more...Lois Weber Film Festivalfrom:Grand Prairie Public Library SystemThe Grand Prairie Public Library in conjunction with the Grand Prairie Arts Council will host the Lois Weber Film Festival July 24 through the 30 at the Uptown Theater. The... Read more...5th Annual Peaceful Tomorrows With Our Troops and Vets 5K Run/WalkA fun/competitive race in Mike Lewis Park, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. A mostly flat/fast, out-and-back trail course. Have fun running/walking, . Parking available. The race is to... Read more...Make a difference in Grand Prairie! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunityYou want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Grand Prairie area and... Read more...African-American Heritage Celebrationfrom:Betty Warmack Branch LibraryThe Betty Warmack Branch Library, in conjunction with the Grand Prairie Arts Council, will present their 7th Annual African-American Heritage Celebration. Come and join us for... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to GrowBev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns HomeOn April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership SkillsReilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land MinesKristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially... Read more...July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Dallas County, TXGrand Prairie Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Dallas County, TX. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! ... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to CaringFor some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing SchoolsDr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on... Read more...
AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for PatientsLeslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery PlansThe dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning VolunteerOver the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in HomesTeresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to CampSteve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find HappinessFowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed ChallengeDJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and HistoryDenise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to HeroesWhen a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community.Military help was called in to assist with... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less StressfulMost of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund... Read more... |
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