Mardi Gras in Dallas

Can't make it to New Orleans this year for Mardi Gras?

Never fear, the spirit of Mardi Gras lives on right here in Big D. It's nothing as elaborate as New Orleans-style Mardis Gras, but it promises to be a fun event nonetheless.

The organizers have been putting on this even for a few years now, but this year's event seems to be on a much smaller scale. What do you expect? We're in a recession.

For more info on how you can celebrate Mardi Gras on a budget here in Dallas, visit:

http://www.quickdfw.com/mystiqal/festivities.html

Winter Recycling Roundup

The City of Dallas has organized a 2-day recycling event. This is your chance to recycle all kinds of things including:

televisions
toys
clothing
books
scrap metal
paper
tires (limit 3)
plastics (1-7)
glass
video games
cell phones
furniture
appliances
bubble and shrink wrap
and MORE

Haven't you always wished you could just dump all the stuff you no longer want in one place and be done with it? Well now you can.

Dates: February 20th and 21st
Time: 10AM - 4PM
Where: Dallas Farmers Market, Foster Elementary School, Hampton Illinois Branch Library, and Fretz Park Library

NO HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS ALLOWED!

For more information: http://www.greendallas.net/

E. Lynn Harris Book Signing

If you enjoy reading novels that make you paranoid about the sexual preferences of your mate, then you may be interested to know that E. Lynn Harris will be signing copies of his latest novel at the Barnes and Noble on Northwest Hwy on Thursday, February 5th. The event begins at 7pm.

Enjoy!