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Events/Campaigns |
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| January | |
| January 11 - February 3, 2008 Souper Bowl of Caring January 6 - February 24, 2008 Dine Out & Help Out January 23 - 29, 2008 Panera Bread Grand Opening |
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| February | |
| February 22, 2008 Empty Bowls |
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| March | |
| March 7 - 8, 2008 Savor Dallas March 10-April 20, 2008 Oprah’s Big Give: Operation North Texas March 15, 2008 Dash Down Greenville March 27-April 6, 2008 AFI Dallas |
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| April |
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| April 12, 2008 Dallas Desperados Promotion April 13, 2008 Dallas Cowboy's Tailgate Party |
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| May | |
| May 3, 2008 Golf for Kids At Firewheel Golf Club May 10, 2008 Stamp Out Hunger May 12, 2008 Help End Hunger sponsored by HEB/Central Market |
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| June | |
| June 8, 2008 Best Iced Tea Contest June 11, 2008 Bringing Hope to the Table sponsored by Kroger June 29, 2008 Taste of the Nation – Dallas |
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| July | |
| July 1 - July 31, 2007 Clay Pit Celebrates the Third Annual Mango Month July 1-31, 2008 Canary Café 5 Year Celebration July 13, 2008 La Costeña Feel The Heat Jalapeño Eating Challenge July 15, 2008 Christmas in July - Martini Park July 15, 2007 Bringing Hope to the Table sponsored by Kroger |
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| August | |
| New! | August 8-10, 2008 Restaurant Week Preview August 11-17, 2008 Save the date for KRLD Restaurant Week ’08! August 14, 2008 Shut Up and Shoot Me movie screening |
| September | September, 2008 Phil Vassar joins Hunger Action Month September 6, 2008 canstruction September 25, 2008 Everyone Deserves a Place at the Table September 26, 2008 State Fair of Texas Opening Day September 27, 2008 All About Uptown Festival: The Art Of Living |
| October | |
| October 1, 2008 Go Texan Round-Up October 16, 2008 USI Annual Charity Golf Tournament October 18th, 2008 Keeping Families Together Pet Food Drive October - December, 2008 Sneaky Pete’s Fall Meal Deal |
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| November | |
| November through December Check out our fabulous holiday items! Available Now! November 13, 2008 Feast of Sharing November 17 & 24, 2008 Resounding Harmony Concert November through December Extinguish Hunger |
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| December | |
| December 1-24, 2008 Whole Foods Giving Tree |
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Phil Vassar joins Hunger Action Month – September 2008!
The North Texas Food Bank, a network member of Feeding America, is thrilled to partner with Phil Vassar in the fight to end hunger during Hunger Action Month this September! For this inaugural nationwide campaign, Phil Vassar has created a special version of his song “Prayer for a Common Man” with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Feeding America. Mr. Vassar is also appearing in CMT One Country tv spots and country radio promos, making appearances at food banks on tour, and offering free concert tickets and auction items during September. To view the video thank you from Phil Vassar to donors who support the North Texas Food Bank go to www.feedingamerica.org/thankyou.
Canstruction®
Saturday, September 6, 2008
The Society for Design Administration presents the 13th anniversary of canstruction® Saturday, September 6. Architecture and design firms will create life-sized sculptures made out of canned food items at NorthPark Center in competition with other firms. The structures will remain on display until September 14th. All food used in the structures will be donated to the North Texas Food Bank. To learn more about canstruction®, please visit www.sdadallas.org or www.canstruction.org.
ALL ABOUT UPTOWN FESTIVAL: THE ART OF LIVING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008
Uptown Dallas Association Creates Signature Lifestyle Festival to Showcase Uptown Dining, Arts, Culture and more!
WHAT: All About Uptown Festival: The Art of Living, Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. is designed for a day of exploring the best of Uptown Dallas with legendary food by famous Uptown chefs, art by world renowned artists and artisans, and tours showcasing the historic culture of this vibrant neighborhood including homes, cemetery and trolley rides. Beyond the great food and drink; guests will enjoy live music, history, artisans and edutainment from Uptown locals – you’ll feel right at home in this urban oasis.
In Short….
- Sample signature offerings from more than 20 Uptown restaurants
- Enjoy continuous live music from local, regional and national bands on the Main Stage
- Enjoy arts performances from local theatre, comedians and artists
- Visit Chef Showcase for Uptown chef demonstrations, wine pairings/tastings and live music. A different chef each hour on the hour from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Historic home tours, trolley rides and cemetery tours available.
- Uptown Art Walk open all day for guests to visit local galleries
- Participate in fun for the whole family at the Little Ones area with arts & crafts, clowns and interactive activities.
Enjoy shopping at the various artisan booths.
SPONSORS: KVIL 103.7, MOVIN 107.5, JACK FM 100.3, Dallas Morning News, Quick, WFAA Channel 8, Modern Luxury Dallas
WHEN: Saturday, September 27 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
WHERE: Fairmount Street in between McKinney Ave and Howell, in the heart of the historic Uptown community.
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING (in designated Festival parking)
FOOD AND ARTISAN PURCHASES CAN BE MADE WITH CASH OR CREDIT CARDS. ATM on site.
Proceeds will benefit the North Texas Food Bank.
State Representative Helen Giddings' Movie Night in the Park
Valley Ridge Amphitheater in Cedar Hill
Saturday, September 20th from 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Showtime will begin at 8:00pm featuring SHREK THE THIRD. Admission is free with a donation of a canned food item to benefit the North Texas Food Bank. Please arrive early with lawn chairs and blankets. Call Tamara Hobbs @ 972-224-6795 or email tamara.hobbs@house.state.tx.us for more information.
Everyone Deserves a Place at the Table
September 25, 2008
5:30-8:00pm
Furniture Marketing Group and Haworth present this evening of culinary delights, extraordinary creativity, great raffle items and a fabulous silent auction featuring hand-crafted plates by local artists and several restaurant packages. This event will be held at the beautiful Haworth Showroom, located at 325 N. St. Paul Street, Republic Center, Suite 150, Dallas, TX 75201. All proceeds benefit the North Texas Food Bank. Tickets are $30 at the door. Online advance ticket purchasing is now closed.
View the invite here.
State Fair of Texas
September & October, 2008
Opening Day – Friday, September 26
Bring a 20-ounce or larger full Coca-Cola product to the Fair to donate to the Food Bank, and you’ll get in opening day for $4!
It’s a Fair Deal! – Wednesday, October 1, 8 and 15
Sponsored by Kroger
Each Wednesday of the State Fair, Kroger invites fairgoers to bring at least three canned food items for the Food Bank, and receive a discounted admission of $1.