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DFW is fortunate to have three local branches of the Sierra Club: Dallas, Fort Worth and Cross Timbers (Denton and north central Texas).

Sierra Club has a two-fold mission:
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2. Acting lawfully to "conserve" our habitats for the long term benefit of all living things. 

The Fort Worth Sierra Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month. 

The Dallas Sierra Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month. 

The Cross Timbers Sierra Club does not schedule regular meetings at this time. Call 940 891-4984 for more information. 

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December 2008

This calendar covers an extended period of time. Changes happen. If we are informed of new events or changes, they will be posted here and designated Changed. But we don't always get notified so please call number listed before driving to an event.

Saturday, Dec 6 - Fort Worth Vegetarian Society dines out at Spiral Diner, 6th and Magnolia, Fort Worth, 6:30 pm. Look for the table with the FWVS sign. 

Saturday, Dec 6 - SPCA of Texas’ Pet Grief recovery program for those grieving the loss of a beloved companion animal. Meet at 1 pm at the conference room at SPCA of Texas, 2400 Lone Star Drive, Dallas. Free.

Sunday, Dec 7 - Sierra Club's Sustainable Sunday Lunch. Thai plant-based buffet at Thai Jasmine, 817 283-8228, 3104 Harwood at Hwy 121, SW corner, Bedford. This all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Sunday, Dec 14 - Sierra Club's Sustainable Sunday Lunch Luncheon Buffet at Kusum Indian Dining, This plant-based buffet is North Indian cuisine--not as spicy but still as tasty. 1725 Airport Fwy on the north side of the freeway between Central and Forest Ridge in Bedford 76021. 12 noon until 2 pm. Organizer: Terry Jensen 972-251-1532(W) 

Sunday, Dec 14 - All Sierra Club members and their guests are invited to our annual holiday party at Winfrey Point located on White Rock Lake at 6 pm. This year's party will feature a wine tasting contest, dinner, music, and an auction. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine or bring your favorite dessert to share. The Club will provide the main meal and drinks. Tickets are $10 for individuals, $15 for couples. If you would like to help decorate, set up, or take down, call Rita Beving at 214-373-3808.

Wednesday, Dec 17 - Fort Worth Sierra Club Holiday Party! Bring friends and join the fun at 7 pm. Please bring a snack or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided. Location: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Garden Center, 817-871-7686, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard at University, north of I-30, Fort Worth.

Wednesday, Dec 17 - Young Sierrans (20s and 30s) Happy Hour/Dinner.Arrive anytime after 6:00 PM. The Old Monk offers a veggie-friendly menu. Look for us in the covered patio area. Please RSVP by noon on 12/17 to the Evite or the youngsierrans[at]dallassierraclub.org email address so we have a rough estimate for seating. All 20s/30s welcome; you don’t have to be a Young Sierran or Sierra Club member to attend. See you there! 2847 N. Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206, (214) 821-1880 ** Contact: Peter Wilson youngsierrans@dallassierraclub.org 

Friday, Dec 19 - Winter SolstiCelebration: Doors open at 6 pm; Service from 7 to 9 pm; Yule Fest from 9 to 10 pm. Cathedral of Hope, 5910 Cedar Springs,at Inwood, Dallas, Texas 75235, northeast corner, access from Nash St. off Inwood. $6 entry, $3 seniors, kids; $5 per child for childcare. Bring a flashligh to participate in light service. Donations for ffod pantry accepted but not required. This is an awesome celebration. Service signed for deaf.

Saturday, Dec 20 - Hike in Plano, Chisholm Trail. Meet at 9:00AM in front of the Starbucks/Barnes & Noble (north side of 15th just west of US 75). We will walk 5 or 6 miles on a paved path. Bring water. No reservations, just show up. Optional restaurant afterwards. Leader: Judy Cato 972-238-5738(H) 

Saturday, Dec 20 - Young Sierrans (20s and 30s) Volunteer Activity. Please join us for a gift wrapping service activity on Saturday, December 20th. We wrap; REI customers donate. All proceeds benefit the Inner City Outings group, which helps get urban kids out into nature. Many time slots are available (from 12/13-12/24) Contact: Peter Wilson youngsierrans@dallassierraclub.org 

Sunday, Dec 21 - Sierra Club's Sustainable Sunday Lunch. Plant-based, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Organizer: James Bisby 469-371-1938(H)

Sunday, Dec 25 - Sierra Club's Holiday Lunch. Plant-based, all-you-can-eat buffet from 12 noon until 2 pm. Regularly $9, $1 off for Sierra Club. New Start Veg, (972 243-0507) 2330 Royal Lane, ste 900, Dallas 75229. Just west of I-35 on the south side of Royal. Organizer: James Bisby 469-371-1938(H)

Saturday, Jan 3 - New Year's Recycle, Hope, and Peace Potluck--Fort Worth Vegetarian Society and Sierra Club with other groups at 4:30 pm in East Fort Worth (almost Arlington.). Recycle those holiday gifts or other white elephants. Put them on the recycle table and grab something else you had rather have. Bring a Vegan dish, appetizer, or dessert to share. Vegan means plant-based with no dairy, eggs, meat, or fish. Bring a peace thought to share. RSVP not necessary. Just show up with food and hope for planet earth in the New Year at the Community Room, First Jefferson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1959 Sandy Lane, East Fort Worth, 76112. Terry at 817 545-0140.

Sunday, Jan 4 - Sierra Club's Sustainable Sunday Lunch. Thai plant-based buffet at Thai Jasmine, 817 283-8228, 3104 Harwood at Hwy 121, SW corner, Bedford. This all-you-can-eat buffet is served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm..Sierra Club sits to the left of the door but you have to ask for the group to be seated there.

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Thai Jasmine: First Sunday of each month, 11:30 am until 2 pm, $8, children $4. All-Veg’n Buffet
3104 Harwood, southwest corner of Hwy 121 and Harwood in SC center with Tom Thumb, Bedford. 817 283-8228. Thai Jasmine is in a free-standing building on south side of Harwood, backing up to Martin.

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Directions:  

From Airport Fwy, exit Hwy 121 North, then exit Harwood from Hwy 121 North. Turn left across highway. Thai Jasmine will be on your left.

From LBJ and Hwy 114, exit Hwy 121 south to Fort Worth. Be careful to stay on Hwy 121 SOUTH coming thru Grapevine. It can be confusing. Exit Harwood, turn right. Thai Jasmine will be on your left.

From Fort Worth, take Hwy 121 as if you were going to DFW Airport. You will see an exit to Hwy 121 North right after you pass Central Drive in Bedford. Exit Hwy 121 north to your right. Exit Harwood. Turn left across highway. Thai Jasmine will be on your left.

Botanic Garden, 817 871-7686, 3220 Botanic Garden Boulevard at University, Fort Worth. 
Directions

Driving west from downtown Fort Worth, take the University exit and turn north or right. The Garden has two entrances on your left about 1.5 miles north of I-30. The Garden Center is located at the second entrance. When you enter the building ask for the Sierra Club or turn right to find the Azalea Room.

Directions to Kalachandji's  214 821-1048, 5430 Gurley Av, Dallas. Exit I-30 at Grand Av, turn northeast. Turn left 3 blocks at Beacon St and left again at Gurley. Restaurant is located in the temple building. Kalachandji Park is to right of temple.

Directions to Bob Eden Park:

From the North: Exit SH 121 at FM 157 (Industrial Blvd) to Mid-Cities/Cheek-Sparger Rd.  From exit ramp, Do Not reenter SH 121, take either of the center two lanes under SH 121 to the traffic light (Mid Cities Blvd) and turn left. The entrance to Bob Eden Park will be on your right.

From the South: Exit SH 121 at Mid-Cities Blvd.  Turn Right and proceed past the next street (Industrial Blvd) to entrance to Bob Eden Park on your right.

Directions to Spiral Diner, 1314 W. Magnolia Av, NE corner at 6th, 817 332-8834, Fort Worth. Going west from downtown Fort Worth on I-30, exit on 8th and turn left. Turn left on Magnolia and Spiral Diner will be on your left.

Directions & Map to Healthy Approach Market, 5100 Hwy 121 Colleyville 76034. From Hwy 121 in Grapevine, exit Hall-Johnson Road and remain on west access road, From Hwy 121 north from Airport Freeway, exit Hall-Johnson Road and turn left under freeway to west access road.

Stay on west access road past Gateway Dr and past Rio Mambo and Mac restaurants. Immediately past the restaurants, turn right into Healthy Approach parking lot. Sign is hard to see because of trees. If you reach Glade Rd, you have passed entrance to Healthy Approach.

Community room is on second floor with stairs in the far right hand corner of the restaurant. Telephone number of store is 817 399-9100. See map below: