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The West Oak Cliff Area Plan is now in the works, and the City of Dallas is gathering input from neighbors. The approximately 5-square-mile area straddles ZIP codes 75208 and 75211, from Davis and 12th to the north, Illinois to the south, Tyler/Vernon to the east and Cockrell Hill to the west. Many residents want zoning changes in their neighborhoods in this chunk of Oak Cliff, so City Councilman Chad West recommended doing it comprehensively. “I believe that if we as neighbors don’t have a plan for the future of our neighborhoods and commercial corridors, someone else will come up with one for us,” West says.

Search “West Oak Cliff” Area Plan at oakcliff. advocatemag.com to read more.

DEC. 5 STAY HOME

DEC. 2 GET INTO THE OAK CLIFF BLUES

Houston-based photographer Tracy Anne Hart brings her new book about Stevie Ray Vaughan to the guitarist’s hometown. Hart’s photos of Vaughan from 1983-1990 create the visual portrait that is “Seeing Stevie Ray.” The seated outdoor event with limited capacity starts at 7:30 p.m. The Wild Detectives, 314 W. Eighth St., thewilddetectives.com

Support The Well Community without leaving the comfort of your pajamas. The nonprofit’s annual Starry Nights fundraiser is completely online this year, with a video presentation and a live contest from 7-8 p.m. The event is free to attend, with donations benefiting mental health support. The Well Community, thewellcommunity.org

THROUGH DEC. 16 DONATE TO A TOY DRIVE

Prism Health North Texas is accepting donations of coats, food and toys for families affected by AIDS and HIV. Prism Health North Texas, 351 W. Jefferson Blvd., phntx.org

THROUGH DEC. 16 PUT PRESENTS UNDER THE TREE

Promise House makes it easy for anyone to give presents to its residents with an Amazon wish list. The Oak Cliff-based nonprofit provides housing for homeless teens from all over the Dallas area. Promise House, promisehouse.org

DEC. 19

BRING YOUR BINOCULARS

The Trinity River Audubon Center leads a bird walk from 7:30-8:15 a.m. Limited to 10 participants, who must wear masks. Tickets cost $10 and can be reserved online. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S. Trinity Forest Way, trinityriver. audubon.org