WILLIAM R. WILSON

Attorney at Law

6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 505, Dallas, TX 75206 214.871.2201 wrw@woolleywilson.com

Call me for a free consultation about Wills & Probate, Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Business or Commercial matters. There are many ways to avoid or resolve a dispute without costly litigation. I can also help with Adoptions, Child Custody, Child Support or other Family or Probate matters.

North Haven Gardens

Urban Garden Center

7700 Northaven Rd. Dallas, TX 75230 214·363·5316 nhg.com

Your gardening partner since 1951, specializing in garden education, the best quality plant selection and the most knowledgeable staff committed to your gardening success!

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Tours

2299 County Road 2008 Glen Rose, Texas 76043 254.897.2960 fossilrim.org

Book a guided family tour to get the full experience on one of Fossil Rim’s open-air vehicles. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery of over 1000 animals on our 1800-acre preserve.

SYNC YOGA & WELLBEING

connection matters…

1888 Sylvan Ave #250 · Sylvan | Thirty 214.946.2224 syncdallas.com

Flow basics, flow yoga, flow & release, meditation, yoga for healing, pre/postnatal and kids yoga. Private lessons, workshops, counciling/coaching, massage and much more. Call today!

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Volunteers

Vickery Meadows Learning Center in Dallas is looking for adult volunteers to teach English to non-English speakers for two hours one day a week for 12 weeks starting in September. VMLC is dedicated to improving English literacy levels among non-English speaking adults and their children by providing programs in communication and life skills. Morning, afternoon and evening hours are available Monday-Thursday. All classes are co-taught in English. Training and curriculum is provided. Contact the adult program director, Liz Harling, at lharling@vmlc.org or 214.265.5057, ext. 102. There also are opportunities for mentors, computer lab aides, office help, special events and occasional group volunteer projects. Learn more at vmlc.org.

Nonprofits

The Old Oak Cliff Conservation League awarded $18,000 in grants to member neighborhoods this summer. The Bishop Arts, Brettonwood, El Tivoli, Kiest Park, L.O. Daniel, Oak Park Estates, Stevens Park Estates, West Kessler and Wynnewood North neighborhood associations all received checks. The funds come from the league’s fall home tour and are used for neighborhood projects including sign toppers, beautification, sidewalk repair, community outreach and more.

Education

Three graduates of the Trini Garza Early College High School at Mountain View College received the Terry Scholarship at Texas Woman’s University. Valeri Lopez, Kimberly Morales and Georgette Rojas each received a full academic ride to TWU through the scholarship. All three earned their high-school diplomas along with two-year associates degrees from Mountain View.

Please submit news items and/or photos concerning neighborhood residents, activities, honors and volunteer opportunities to editor@advocatemag.com. Our deadline is the first of the month prior to the month of publication.

4019 S. Hampton Rd. Dallas 75224/ 214.331.5139 / www.saintspride.com

At St. Elizabeth of Hungary, our fundamental task is the education of the whole child -- combining learning with faith, Catholic doctrines and moral teachings. We introduce all PK3-8th Grade students to the integrated ways of STEM. This approach to education is designed to revolutionize the teaching of subject areas such as mathematics and science by incorporating technology and engineering into regular curriculum. Over the past 10 years, 95% of St. Elizabeth 8th graders were accepted to their first choice high school. Join us for an informational school tour and see for yourself how easy it is to become a Saint! Call 214.331.5139 for information.

LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931 / lakehillprep.org

Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

School

848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org

Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service. St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency

214.560.4203

Baptist

CLIFF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH / 125 Sunset Ave. / 214.942.8601

Serving Oak Cliff since 1899 / CliffTemple.org

English and Spanish / 9:30 am Sunday School / 10:45 am Worship

GRACE TEMPLE BAPTIST MULTI-CULTURAL CHURCH

Sunday Worship: English Service 9:30 am / Spanish Service 11:00 am

831 W. Tenth St. / 214.948.7587 / gracetempledallas.org

Catholic

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS MINISTRY CONFERENCE / udallas.edu/udmc

October 22-24, 2015 / Sponsored by Catholic Diocese of Dallas

Sessions on Faith, Scripture, & Ministry / Exhibitors / Music / Mass

Disciples Of Christ

EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

Sunday School 9:30 am / Worship 8:30 am - Chapel 10:50 am - Sanctuary / Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes / edcc.org

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

KESSLER COMMUNITY CHURCH / 2100 Leander Dr. at Hampton Rd.

“Your Hometown Church Near the Heart of the City.” 10:30 am Contemporary Service / kesslercommunitychurch.com

Presbyterian

OAK CLIFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / 6000 S. Hampton Road

Sunday Worship at 9:30 am & 11:05 am 214-339-2211 / www.ocpres.com