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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2019 PUBLISHER

Jane Krzysiak | jane.krzysiak@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Stephanie Hasbrouck | stephanie.hasbrouck@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Stephanie Hasbrouck, Jane Krzysiak

A Nod to the Gents

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Robert Ray Photography, Blackall Photography

OK, GENTLEMEN. You’ve waited patiently for your turn. Last month, we brought you our Ladies issue—it is ladies first, after all—and this month, we present our “Gents” issue, celebrating all things masculine.

Of course, there’s Father’s Day on June 16—we hope you enjoy your weekend with a great round of golf, an amazing camping trip or whatever tickles your fancy.

This month at Cross Timbers Lifestyle, we’re excited to shine a light on five men of influence who are impacting our community daily. These gentlemen are diverse, witty and intelligent—and they were fun to hang out with for the afternoon at local gem State Draft House & Craft Kitchen.

We’ll also delve into why it’s healthy to have a hobby, so pick that basketball back up or commit to tracking down your family crest. Not every hour should be spent driving to kids’ sports activities or working.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

Parker Square’s Back-N-Time Barber Shop offers a nod to nostalgia while delivering

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

current haircuts. We love this family-owned shop and how they are providing a

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

father/son experience that can’t be beat. An older father/son duo might plan to

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

make their next stop Witherspoon Distillery in Lewisville, where we are treated to

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

their take on a new Old-Fashioned.

Meanwhile, Honey Dudes show up weekly and get things done for elderly, widows and military spouses around town. This Trietsch Memorial United Methodist service

EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

opportunity will warm your heart.

We hope you enjoy the offerings of June and give the men in your life their due!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2019

FEATURES 14 Hobby Time Hobbies Can Deliver Health Benefits while Providing Enjoyment

16 Traveling Back-N-Time Barbershop Offers Nostalgic Charm and Family-Friendly Atmosphere

18 Men of Influence Meet Five Local Men who are Working to Better our Community

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24 Honey Dudes Local Church Members Lend a Helping Hand to Those in Need

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Locally Owned

24 Giving Back 28 Trend Setter 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Hot Spot

Rates Have Dropped!

Mary Jacoby Community Relations

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GOOD TIMES

Swimarathon to End Polio Now Raises More than $10,000 Community members and swimmers from Flower Mound, Hebron, Lewisville and Marcus High School's swim teams recently participated in the Rotary Club of Flower Mound’s memorable Swimarathon to End Polio Now. The group raised more than $10,000 and swam a total of 2,254 laps with Flower Mound High School swim team claiming the Swimarathon trophy for the most laps.

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Fifth Annual Boots & Blessings Gala Benefiting Ally’s Wish The Fifth Annual Boots & Blessings Gala took place on Saturday, April 6, at Austin Ranch to benefit Ally’s Wish. The Flower Mound-based organization grants wishes to mothers battling terminal illnesses so they may create lasting memories with their loved ones. TV personality Scott Murray served as emcee, and guests enjoyed barbecue dinner, a lively auction and dancing. PHOTOGRAPHY BOB MANZANO

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AROUND TOWN Dr. Kevin Rogers said. “I am confident students and staff will continue to thrive under the leadership of these new principals.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAC! Join the town of Flower Mound Parks and Recreation Division to celebrate the CAC’s 11th birthday from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the CAC. The event will include snacks, special prizes, giveaways and much more. Members may also bring a friend for free all day to enjoy the celebration. No registration is required.

MSU – TEXAS FLOWER MOUND CELEBRATES ONE YEAR MSU – Texas Flower Mound is coming up on its first year of being open. Currently, there are

LISD NAMED BEST COMMUNITY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION For the 15th time, Lewisville ISD has received a “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.

250 students enrolled, and projections look to

"LISD is fortunate to employ a dedicated team

a fall enrollment of approximately 300 students.

of outstanding music educators. All LISD Fine Arts

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are offered in

programs provide invaluable learning opportuni-

areas such as nursing, education, human resources,

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sports administration, special education and

dent experience," LISD Director of Fine Arts

more. Classes are offered online or blended for-

Amanda Drinkwater said.

mats—perfect for the working adult! For more information, visit MSUTexas.edu/flowermound.

FLOWER MOUND NAMED SAFEST CITY IN TEXAS Flower Mound has been named the No. 1 safest city in Texas according to a study by SafeHome, a research organization that evaluates home security products and services. Researchers ranked the 65

LISD joins 623 school districts across the country—68 in Texas—in earning the national award. This designation, awarded by the NAMM Foundation, is given to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music education to all students.

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ulation and citizen-to-officer ratios. Flower Mound

Recreation Division maintains several pavilions

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top fifth percentile in the United States. For more

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the Fort Wildflower community-built playground.

LISD APPOINTS THREE NEW PRINCIPALS

Park facility reservations can be scheduled up to six months in advance. Reservations must be made

Lewisville ISD recently announced the appoint-

in person at the CAC during regular business hours

ments of three new principals for the 2019-2020

(Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). For more

school year: Kyndra Tyler, Lewisville High School

information, call 972.874.6300.

Killough; Vanesa Asbun, Lakeland Elementary; and Virginia Gwyn, Lillie J. Jackson Early Childhood Center. The three candidates were approved at the

We are always accepting submissions for announce-

April 15 Board of Trustees meeting.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

ARTICLE JANE KRZYSIAK

MY HUSBAND HAS ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS HOBBIES. When I met him, there was the model airplane phase, followed by the micro-brewing stint in his closet. In our early marriage, he played roller hockey weekly with guys 10 years his junior. Fly fishing came a little later and offered the dual pleasure of spending time in majestic places and carefully studying the art of tying his own flies, a gift he is passing on to our boys.

And while I’ve teased him over the years about his many interests, I’ve always been a little envious of his ability to “shut down” the robotic treadmill of daily life. According to the book Psychological Benefits of Leisure Participation by Howard E.A. Tinsley, “Participating in leisure activities contributes to your physical and mental health and overall life satisfaction. You’re healthier, happier and more cheerful. You enjoy life more.” Tinsley’s observations are based on 15 years of research and more than 4,000 interviews.

Hobbies relieve stress, develop confidence and can help you forge new social relationships. So, reject the mindset that you simply don’t have time for a hobby. Challenge yourself to pick back up an old favorite or pursue a new passion. You’ll be glad you did.

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HOBBIES CAN DELIVER HEALTH BENEFITS WHILE PROVIDING ENJOYMENT

HOBBY TIME

NUMBER ONE Commit to carving out time for a hobby. Start slowly so you don’t become overwhelmed. A weekly commitment is a good idea.

Now put it on the calendar, and stick to it!

NUMBER T WO Choose a hobby that will bring you joy, relaxation or confidence. It may be picking up an old favorite or trying something completely new, but weigh the benefits of what you hope to gain.

NUMBER THREE Consider branching out into new social circles. Even if your hobby is a solitary pursuit, there are often local enthusiasts or groups to meet up with.

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LOCALLY OWNED

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY

TRAVELING BACK-N-TIME BARBERSHOP OFFERS NOSTALGIC CHARM AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE

SITUATED IN PARKER SQUARE AMONG

Flower Mound and one in Keller—both filled with his impressive

THE MODERN-DAY HUSTLE AND BUS-

collection of barbershop memorabilia.

TLE OF FLOWER MOUND IS THE TIME CAPSULE KNOWN AS BACK-N-TIME

“We do haircuts, shaves and shoe shines,” he says. “We are one of the very few shops that still does straight razor shaves.”

BARBER SHOP, WHERE CUSTOMERS

Ace says many fathers bring their sons in for an old-fashioned

GATHER EACH DAY FOR A HAIRCUT,

haircut experience. The shop has an antique icebox filled with com-

SHAVE AND A DOSE OF NOSTALGIA.

plimentary sodas and juices. And children enjoy free snacks.

“Everything in here is from the 1880s to the 1930s,” says owner Ace Polson Jr. “It’s like you stepped back in time.”

What began as a collection of barbershop memorabilia has become a dedicated profession for Ace and his son, Trace, who manages the Flower Mound shop.

“I’ve been collecting barbershop items for years,” Ace says, adding that he began with a single one-station back bar and a barber chair. “The next thing I knew, we had eight barber chairs in our living room.”

Ace formerly worked in sales and management, but when he began having health problems, he decided to retire from his career and pursue something fulfilling but less stressful.

“So I went to barber school at the age of 53,” he says.

“That’s one reason kids love us,” Ace says.

The friendly atmosphere keeps customers coming back. Ace says 99 percent of all customers are repeat customers.

“You come in once, and you’ll be back,” he says.

Dawn Dorminy-Hurst, a barber and longtime friend of the Polsons, says customers appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere.

“We want Back-N-Time to not only be a place where people get a great haircut and shave, but they also feel they are part of the family.”

As with Ace, barbering is Dawn’s second career. Before becoming a barber, she was a stand-up comedian for 10 years.

“Then I decided to have babies and become normal, and being a barber is about as normal as it gets,” she says. “Back-N-Time is a blessing to me. There are no greater humans to work for.”

She says Back-N-Time also is a blessing to the community.

Though the barbershop has a traditional, nostalgic feel, Dawn says the barbers are well-versed in all of the latest hairstyles.

“Though everything here has the ‘back-in-time’ feel, we stay on top of all of the cutting-edge styles for the young ones,” she says.

He opened his first shop after graduating and now owns two barber shops—one in

“We are one of the very few places in town where you can get a traditional flat top. We give everything from flat tops to mohawks.”

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“WE WANT BACK-N-TIME TO NOT ONLY BE A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE GET A GREAT HAIRCUT AND SHAVE, BUT THEY ALSO FEEL THEY ARE PART OF THE FAMILY.”

For more information about Back-N-Time, visit Facebook.com/backntimebarbershop.

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ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY

Men of Influence MEET FIVE LOCAL MEN WHO ARE WORKING TO BETTER OUR COMMUNITY

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R y a n S c h r o e r S en io r V ic e Pr es id en t, A m er ic a n N at ion a l B a n k & T r u s t in Flo w er M o u n d Ch a ir m a n , Flo w er M o u n d C h a m ber o f C o m m er c e

As senior vice president of American

centers, quality education and recreation creates

National Bank & Trust in Flower Mound, Ryan

a wonderful sense of place. We are blessed to be

Schroer focuses on commercial lending, help-

a part of a community that serves and promotes

ing local businesses flourish. Ryan also is

the success of one another.

an active member of the community. He is chairman of the Flower Mound Chamber of

WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR

Commerce; vice chairman of the Crossroads

SOMEONE WANTING TO BECOME MORE

Bible Church deacon board; and chair-

INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY?

man-elect of Pediplace, a not-for-profit clinic

Enroll in Leadership Flower Mound. Leadership

that provides health care to children with lim-

Flower Mound is a program through the Flower

ited access to primary care.

Mound Chamber of Commerce that allows participants to survey many ways to get involved in

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING

our community. Highlighting service opportu-

AND WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY?

nities in government, education and nonprofit

Our town is an exceptional place to raise a fam-

sectors, the Leadership program allows partici-

ily and boasts a thriving business community to

pants to gain perspective on how civic functions

boot. The combination of access to employment

integrate to provide the quality of life we enjoy.

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MEN OF INFLUENCE

(CON TI N U ED)

Mayor Steve Dixon is a native North Texan who has lived in Flower Mound with his wife, Amanda, since 2000. The couple has two daughters, Amber and Lauren, who both attend the University of Arkansas. Steve also is a mortgage loan officer with American National Bank & Trust in Flower Mound.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING AND WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY? Flower Mound is a great place to live, work and raise a family. We

S t e v e D i x o n

enjoy the close community feel and the diversity of things to do and places to go. Flower Mound is uniquely located in DFW, and once you arrive in town, you know it’s something special.

WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY? For someone who wants to get involved in the community, there are many opportunities. My advice would be to introduce yourself and express your willingness and desire to help. Past this first-step introduction, be consistent and show up to help and meet others who also

M ay or , Flo w er M o un d

want to help and be involved. People can quickly see someone who really wants to be involved and help. Once these few steps are taken, the opportunities to get more involved will be very evident.

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D e n n i s J e n k i n s O w n er a n d Pr es iden t, A BC H o m e a n d C o m m er c i a l S er v ic es o f DF W

Dennis and his wife, Jennifer, have lived in the area for

another community in the DFW area that suits us better,

more than 25 years. The couple has two children, Marsha and

and I have seen virtually all of them in my line of work. I am

Russell. Dennis owns ABC Home and Commercial Services

blessed to work with a fantastic staff of people who bless our

of DFW and also is an active member of the community. In

customers every day with good service and smiles and warm

2000, he and Jennifer began the Anteater Advocates pro-

personalities. Providing them a place to work where they can

gram, offering pest control services to charitable organiza-

also give back pays more dividends than I can measure.

tions free of charge. His staff also participates in monthly volunteer opportunities, including CCA in Lewisville. The

WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR

couple’s donations to various charitable organizations

SOMEONE WANTING TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED

throughout the Metroplex totals $300,000 per year.

IN THE COMMUNITY?

“As our business grows, so does that number,” Dennis says.

My advice to someone wanting to get involved in our community is simple: just do it! Whether your impact is in the way of

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING AND

running for office or public service or coaching youth or work-

WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY?

ing to support behind the scenes, I promise you will never go

The community has been our home for a long time. We have raised our kids here and will retire here. There is not

wrong by serving. I feel that God has blessed my family, and it is our hope to be a blessing to others.

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MEN OF INFLUENCE

(CON TI N U ED)

During his 15-year tenure at Downing Middle School, Drew Libby’s seventh and eighth grade teams have won 10 basketball championships and 15 football district championships. He has become a role model to all of his students. In addition to coaching, he teaches physical education. Drew and his wife, Jamie, have two daughters, Taya and Lana, who both attend Bridlewood Elementary. In his spare time, Drew helps coach his daughter’s softball, basketball and soccer teams. He and Jamie also serve and teach Sunday school at Bridgeway church.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING AND WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY? Downing was my first job out of college, and I instantly fell in love with the kids and families from this area. The kids that I coach and teach have always been very hardworking and respectful, which is a testament to their upbringing. I love how the community comes together when a family deals with a tragedy or is struggling. The community works together very well to help each other out, which makes it a very tight-knit community. I also love how we get to benefit from a top-notch public school system in our community. I get to see it firsthand every day at work, and it excites me that my girls get the opportunity to go through a system like this.

WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY? I think volunteering to help coach a youth sports team is a great way to get involved. We have great programs in our community that offer different sports for our youth. I have seen the impact some of these volunteer coaches have had on my daughters, and I am grateful for that. I know as a coach myself how big of a role we can play in helping our youth mature and grow in the right ways. I also think volunteering and serving at your church is another great way to get involved in our com-

D r e w L i b b y

munity. Church has so many opportunities and ways for you to get involved and help, and I think by doing these things, you will help others, and it will also reward you and your family.

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Bo y s At h l e t ic C o o r d in at o r , D o w n in g Mid d l e S c h o o l

Jason Walter is the executive director of the Cross

WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE

Timbers Family YMCA. He has lived in the Flower

FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO BECOME MORE

Mound area since 1987. He recently was named the

INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY?

Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the

A good place to start is getting involved with local

Year in recognition of his work in the community. He

nonprofit groups like the YMCA. Get plugged into

serves as the president of the Flower Mound Rotary

your church and school. Check out the local Chamber

Club and is a board member of the Flower Mound

of Commerce. Both the Flower Mound Chamber

Chamber of Commerce. Jason and his wife, Jill, have

of Commerce and the Lewisville Area Chamber of

two children, Avery and Blake. Jason coaches his

Commerce are great resources for our local busi-

son’s basketball team and assists with his baseball

nesses and the residents. There is something for

team. He and his family attend Valley Creek Church.

everyone in our community, and there is not a reason to not get involved. Serving locally is not only good for

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING

the community but is also good for you.

AND WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY? This is where I grew up, and my own family is able to participate and volunteer at my Y and other community events. Also, in my role at the YMCA, I have the opportunity to work with many community leaders. Their support of the YMCA’s mission and passion for our area is second to none. We are truly blessed to call the "Flower Plex" home. The people and businesses in and around Flower Mound can’t be beat, and I am proud to be a part of this community.

J a s o n W a lt e r E x ec u t i v e D ir ec t or , C r o s s T im b er s Fa m ily Y M C A

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GIVING BACK

honey dudes LOCAL CHURCH MEMBERS LEND A HELPING HAND TO THOSE IN NEED ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY

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TRIETSCH MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH’S HONEY DUDES PROGRAM OFFERS MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT TO LOCAL WIDOWS, SINGLE MOTHERS, MILITARY WIVES AND ELDERLY RESIDENTS. Armed with their “honey-do” list, a minimum of two members of the group offer help weekly to those in the community who need an extra hand.

“Whatever two guys can knock out in an hour or an hour and a half, that’s what we do,” says Kevin Cummings, Honey Dudes’ founder.

Though their mission is simple, their work has greatly affected the community and the Honey Dudes themselves.

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Kevin says the idea behind the program originated from the Bible verse James: 1:27: “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”

“We base everything we do around it,” he says.

Honey Dudes consists of 60 men of all ages and denominations in the community. Though organized

by Trietsch, members of Valley Creek, Fellowship, Rock Pointe and The Village participate in the program.

Kevin recalls one of the most memorable moments he has experienced through Honey Dudes was receiving a call from someone who requested the Honey Dudes do yard work for a local retired pastor.

“He was too embarrassed to call himself,” Kevin says.

Kevin happily accepted the challenge. When the group arrived at the site, Kevin says the front yard was fine. The pastor had been working hard to keep up

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appearances for the neighborhood. However, health problems prohibited him from being able to maintain the rest of his yard.

“His backyard was a jungle,” Kevin says.

What resonated most with Kevin was how closely he lived to the man.

“It was two streets from where I live,” he says.

“There literally are people in our own backyard who

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need our help.”

Though most projects require two Honey Dudes, Kevin says oftentimes local Bible study groups or outreach groups will partner with the Honey Dudes for larger projects.

Many churches in the area have begun similar programs of their own.

“It’s Christian men wanting to do what the Bible tells us to do,” Kevin says, adding that many of the Honey Dudes bring their sons to work on projects.

He says it’s inspiring for the young men to see their fathers acting out their faith.

“They are seeing it’s not Bible study. It’s Bible doing.”

Honey Dudes operates solely from monetary donations and volunteer help. To participate in the

Learn more about our program and enroll today at

msutexas.edu/flowermound

program or refer someone who needs help, contact honeydudes@tmumc.org.

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TRENDY CUTS

for men

THE STYLES YOU WANT + HOW TO GET THEM

TREND SETTER

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The FADE

+ hard part straight short

in between medium

thick + curly long

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what it is There are many different types of fades, but ultimately a fade haircut is one that tapers in length the further down you go on the back and sides, meaning it isn’t trimmed to just one standard length all around. The level of fade (low, mid or high) depends on what point the shortest part of the hair begins to fade into a longer length.

ASK FOR Taper fade, low fade, mid fade, high fade or skin fade

The man bun + what it is This popular style is good for many types of hair as long as you have a lot of it. You’ll need length in the front, back and sides generally long enough to at least brush your shoulders.

KEEP IT CLEAN Be sure to keep your sideburns and neckline trimmed even as your hair grows out.

straight short

in between medium

thick + curly long

The quiff

+ what it is Closely related to the pompadour, the quiff haircut requires longer hair in the front and shorter hair in the back. The longer hair in the front is brushed upward and back from the forehead and away from the face. This look can be sleek and shiny for a classic look or texturized and matte for a modern take.

ASK FOR Short sides and a long textured top. Be sure enough hair is left on top to brush back instead of standing straight up.

straight short

in between medium

thick + curly long

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JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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The 2019 Love to the Max Scholarship

CELEBRATE HIGHLAND VILLAGE

THE POINT AFTER NORTH CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Bridlewood Golf Club, 4000 W. Windsor

Unity Park

Celebrate the beginning of summer

Scramble will be held from 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Drive in Flower Mound. Registration

Oakmont Country Club

includes lunch, golf, a fajita dinner, a

with Celebrate Highland Village and a

The tournament will be followed by a

goody bag and a T-shirt. There also will

plethora of events. The morning events

charity auction and awards ceremony at

be a silent auction and raffle. For more

include a 1K/5K walk/run, a family fish

the Point After North in Flower Mound.

information, visit LoveToTheMax.org.

out and our Arbor Day Proclamation

Proceeds will benefit the Flower Mound

along with the giving away of Texas

Police Association and the Dallas

Native Redbud trees. That same

Defenders Football Club. The mission

evening, head back to the park for

of the Dallas Defenders Football Club is

music, food, drinks, kids activities and

to provide monetary support to families

a spectacular fireworks display. Chairs,

of fallen police officers and firefighters

blankets, bug spray, small coolers (with

who were killed in the line of duty in the

no glass containers) allowed. Please,

DFW area, to raise funds to benefit the

Join Keep Lewisville Beautiful, the

no pets or glass containers.

youth in surrounding communities of

City of Lewisville and AgriLife Water

the DFW area, and to increase commu-

University for this free Garden Secrets

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nity awareness through sports to deter

Class at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 13. Learn

youth from gangs.

how to grow and care for succulents

KID FISH

7, 14, 21, 28

info@KeepLewisvilleBeautiful.org

LAKESIDE MUSIC SERIES

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Rheudasil Park Pond

Flower Mound Parks and Recreation will host Kid Fish from 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, June 1, at Rheudasil Park

13 GARDEN SECRETS: SENSATIONAL SUCCULENTS

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

in your home and garden. RSVP at

The Shops at Lakeside

or call 972.538.5949.

Pond, 2401 Lake Forest Blvd. The

Check out acoustic acts performing

Rheudasil Park Pond will be stocked

in the plaza in The Shops at Lakeside

with more than 500 pounds of catfish

each Friday night. Concerts are free

for the event, which is free for youth

and open to the public. Bring blan-

This free guided nature walk for mem-

ages 16 and younger. Rod, reel and

kets or portable chairs.

bers of the special needs community

LLELA Lewisville Lake

will take place along the wide and

bait are provided, or bring your own.

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A CHANCE TO HIKE

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level crushed-granite surface of the

FIRST FRIDAY FREE COMMUNITY YOGA

Lake, 201 E. Jones St. in Lewisville.

Cottonwood Trail from 10 a.m.–noon Saturday, June 15, at LLELA Lewisville No reservations are required.

Parker Square

ART POP-UPS IN THE PLAZA

Bring your yoga mat and enjoy free

Wayne Ferguson Plaza, Lewisville

yoga from 6–7 p.m. the first Friday

Encounter live artists creating art in

of each month on the Parker Square

various forms in Wayne Ferguson

gazebo lawn. Adventure Kids Playcare

Plaza from 6–8 p.m. every Saturday

Flower Mound will provide free out-

evening through June. Each week

door childcare for children ages 2 and

Enjoy live music, complimentary food

will feature an artist from the Visual

older. Classes are weather-permitting.

and drink, and artwork from local art-

week’s featured artists will be available on the Art Pop-Ups in the Plaza Facebook event page.

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by Cleo’s-Creations from 2–8 p.m.

LOVE TO THE MAX SCHOLARSHIP SCRAMBLE

on the upper level, outside of Cleo’s

Bridlewood Golf Club 30

ART WALK

ists at the monthly Art Walk presented

Art League of Lewisville. Weather cancellations and updates on each

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Saturday, May 15, at Music City Mall in Lewisville. The Art Walk takes place Creations and the Community Gallery.

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CUSTOM DESIGNS AND

PROFESSIONAL STYLING THAT EXPRESS BEAUTY AND FUNCTIONALITY.

19 CPR CLASS

Highland Village Fire Department

JUNE

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

The Highland Village Fire Department will conduct a CPR/

AED course from 6–9 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Fire Department, 1200 Highland Village Road. Class size is limited, so register early online at HighlandVillage.org.

21 DIVE-IN MOVIE CAC

Bring family, friends and floats to the CAC from 7:30–9 p.m. Friday, June 21, to enjoy Friday Movie Madness in the indoor pool. The Creature from the Black Lagoon will be shown. Activities are free with paid admission. Movie may change without notice.

27 HUMANE TOMORROW NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Bartonville Community Room

Humane Tomorrow will hold a New Volunteer Orientation from 7–8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Bartonville Community Room, 1941 E. Jeter in Bartonville.

29 A NIGHT IN MONTE CARLO

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

Youth and Family Counseling is hosting a casino Night in Monte Carlo from 6:30–10 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater. Try your luck at poker, blackjack and roulette, and win some silent auction items and raffle prizes. For more information,or to purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite.com.

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