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Back to School! Kids & Pets Issue AS KIDS HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL, IN SOME FASHION, EVERYONE IS HOLDING ON TO THAT LAST SLIVER OF SUMMER. In “Call of the Wild” we check out why Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose is a perfect last road trip that allows for social distancing and fun for the entire fam. We also catch up with the folks at Lewisville ISD to learn more about the newest STEM Academy at Bridlewood Elementary. Amazing!

In “Enjoying the Ride” we get to know the talented Savannah Hemby, an award-winning local equestrian who rides for the Baylor team. This impressive local young lady

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traces her roots and passion back to the Bridlewood Equestrian Center. And, in “Pretty as a Peacock,” Editor Stephanie Hasbrouck uncovers the story of the peacocks on Sagebrush, plus the family who lovingly cares for this colorful flock.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 12 Enjoying the Ride Equestrian Savannah Hemby's Childhood Dream Comes True as She Competes Nationally and at Baylor University

14 Driven Elite Athletes Provide Top-Level Training for Community and Next Generation of Competitors

18 Pretty as a Peacock These Exotic Feathered Friends Have Resided in Flower Mound Longer than Many

26 STEM Focused Bridlewood Elementary is LISD's

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DEPARTMENTS

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Animal Kingdom

22 Travel Destination 26 Giving Back 30 DIY 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Renovate & Refine

GOOD TIMES

Cross Timbers Rotary Delivers Annual Awards & Grants The Cross Timbers Rotary Club held its fifth annual Installation banquet at Circle R Ranch June 26. Twenty-five local non-profits were awarded $40,000 in grants and recognized. President Ginger Eads passed the gavel to incoming 2020-2021 President Donna Hernandez and inducted the new board of directors. In addition, Jim Moll was named Rotarian of the Year. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIXED MEDIA CREATIONS

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MEDICAL CITY LEWISVILLE RECEIVES PATIENT SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD For the third year in a row, Medical City

collected at two locations: the Flower Mound Public Library (3030 Broadmoor Lane) and Community Activity Center (1200 Gerault Road).

Lewisville is in the top 10% of U.S. hospitals recog-

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LISD HOLDS VIRTUAL AWARD NIGHT RECOGNIZING TOP EDUCATORS

“It is a great honor to receive this award, which is

The Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees’ 35th

indicative of our hospital’s unwavering dedication

Annual Employee Recognition and Awards Night

to providing the highest quality, safe care to our

was held virtually this year on LISD’s Facebook

patients. It is even more meaningful to receive the

page and YouTube channel. More than 13,000 peo-

Healthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Award at

ple viewed the event.

a time when patients’ and the community’s need

Congratulations to Alexis Miller of Southridge

for the delivery of care within a safe environment is

Elementary, who was named Lewisville ISD

needed the most,” says LaSharndra Barbarin, CEO

Elementary Teacher of the Year. Nicole Griffin of

of Medical City Lewisville. “This award exemplifies

Lakeview Middle School was named Lewisville ISD

our continued commitment to our mission and to

Secondary Teacher of the Year.

the care and improvement of human life.”

FLOWER MOUND RANKS FIFTH IN COLLEGE GRADUATES Flower Mound ranked No. 5 in the state for having the highest percentage of college graduates,

For more information about all of the award winners, including video spotlights, visit LISD.net/ Page/24196.

LEF CELEBRATES 30TH YEAR OF SUPPORTING LISD

according to a recent LendEDU survey of more

The Lewisville ISD Education Foundation is

than 25,000 U.S. cities that examined how many

celebrating its 30th year of supporting Lewisville

residents have bachelor’s degrees.

ISD with an October filled with spirit and commu-

The survey showed that 25.7% of Flower Mound

nity activities. Oct. 8-9, LEF will hold its 30 for 30

residents are college graduates. Colleyville ranked

Campaign. Beginning at 8 a.m. Oct. 8 and running

first with 26.6%; Coppell was second with 26.5%;

until 2 p.m. Oct. 9, LEF will have a day-of-giving

Southlake was third with 26%; and Argyle was

style campaign designating 30 hours for 30 years.

fourth with 25.9%.

There will be a call for general donations to support

The study noted that towns and cities with

the areas of greatest need within the school system.

higher numbers of college graduates generally

The LEF Golf Classic at The Lakes at Castle Hills will

have a more competitive housing market with

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lunch and the kick-off to a week-long silent auction

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT Photo by The Book LLC

EQUESTRIAN SAVANNAH HEMBY'S CHILDHOOD DREAM COMES TRUE AS SHE COMPETES NATIONALLY AND AT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

E N J OY I N G T H E R I D E ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY WIDYN PHOTOGRAPHY, THE BOOK LLC

SAVANNAH HEMBY OF FLOWER MOUND BEGAN

was my true calling. I vividly remember falling in love

TAKING RIDING LESSONS WHEN SHE WAS ONLY 4

with the first horse I rode, Skeeter, plotting the course

YEARS OLD AT BRIDLEWOOD EQUESTRIAN CENTER.

for me to fully invest in the horse experience.

Though she was young, Savannah knew she would one day be an equestrian. Thirty-minute lessons quickly

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became one-hour lessons, which led to pony competi-

JUMPING AS SEEN IN THE OLYMPICS. CAN YOU

tions, then larger horse competitions and multiple awards.

EXPAND ON THIS DISCIPLINE?

Savannah’s breakout moment came in 2018 with a

Show Jumping in the Olympics is a timed event,

Reserve Championship in the Hunterdon Cup Equitation

based on speed and successfully clearing the jumps.

Classic in Saugerties, NY, where she competed against 97

Speedy, agile, athletic horses are used for these classes.

other riders. When Savannah was a junior in high school,

I only began competing in this discipline in 2019, being

she transferred to Leeway Preparatory Academy to focus

awarded the William C. Steinkraus Style of Riding

on horse showing at the national level. She now competes

Award at the Prix des States event at the Pennsylvania

at Baylor University, where she will be a sophomore in the

National Horse Show. Another branch of this discipline

fall. When she is not at Baylor, she rides locally at Woodhill

is called Equitation, which is not timed, but judged and

Farm in Argyle with trainer Matt Cyphert.

scored on the rider’s elegance and ability to smoothly, gracefully, and consistently navigate the horse over

WHEN DID YOU REALIZE YOU WANTED TO BECOME

jumps and around the course. Currently, I participate

AN EQUESTRIAN?

in both the show jumper division and the equitation

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division with my personal horses, and the equitation division at Baylor.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT RIDING AND COMPETING?

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Whether I’m simply spending practice time at the barn or jumping 1.40 meters at the national championships, I treasure every minute of it! My parents have always been my number one supporters, having sacrificed and worked hard to help me achieve my goals. So, I guess my favorite part is when they can witness these events in person and share these times together.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF BEING AN EQUESTRIAN? I think this would involve learning to balance my nerves while maintaining a calm, laser-like focus…all the while having FUN in the process! A trainer once told me, “If you aren’t nervous, then you’re crazy!”

WHAT HAS IT BEEN LIKE TO COMPETE ON BAYLOR’S EQUESTRIAN TEAM? I couldn’t be happier. Becoming a student-athlete on Baylor’s equestrian team has been a life-changing experience.

Equestrian is primarily an individualistic sport, so now, having the opportunity to become part of a collegiate competition team has taught me the value of teamwork and togetherness.

Our coaches are very supportive and help us achieve a good balance of athletics and education.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR THE FUTURE? I really want our Baylor team to win a National Championship! Being part of a championship team would be an incredible experience. I’d like to get my MBA, and then join the business world…and of course, find time to show more amazing horses in the amateur jumping circuit!

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“EQUESTRIAN IS PRIMARILY AN INDIVIDUALISTIC SPORT, SO NOW, HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF A COLLEGIATE COMPETITION TEAM HAS TAUGHT ME THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK AND TOGETHERNESS.”

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

P r e t t y a s a Pe a c o c k THESE EXOTIC FEATHERED FRIENDS HAVE RESIDED IN FLOWER MOUND LONGER THAN MANY ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY GINNY WOOD

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IF YOU’VE VENTURED DOWN SAGEBRUSH DRIVE IN

guns and bows and arrows,” he says. “Someone made the

FLOWER MOUND, CHANCES ARE, YOU MAY HAVE

call to have the peacocks removed. The exotics were the

ENCOUNTERED A FRIENDLY, FEATHERED FACE OR

first to go, then most of the white ones.

TWO. For the past 31 years, exotic, brightly adorned pea-

“We lost 100 peacocks. I was so angry. I was so hurt. I

cocks have called the area home. Though, they weren’t

remember my walks with the peacocks. I sort of felt like St.

always a welcomed sight for all. They now are a beloved

Francis walking with my flock of peacocks. I walked, and

and protected Sagebrush mascot.

they walked next to me.”

Unarguably, the peacocks’ biggest fan is local resident

Bill says 25 peacocks managed to escape, includ-

Bill Garcia. Bill and his wife Mary Lou have loved and cared

ing two white peacocks. The town ultimately passed a

for the Flower Mound peacocks for nearly three decades.

Peacock Ordinance that made it illegal to hunt, harm or

And Bill never tires of sharing their beauty and history.

capture any peafowl.

“Folks are asking, ‘How did these Sagebrush peacocks come about?’ About 31 years ago, Earl Adams gave his wife a birthday gift of one male peacock and two peahens.

Once unloaded from the truck, the peacocks realized the Adams’ Rottweilers. They only lasted a few seconds at the Adams’, then flew to our property, where they found our

“Fo r th e p a st 3 1 ye ars, exotic, b righ tly ad o rn ed p e aco cks h ave called th e are a h o me.”

creek with very tall trees for roosting,” Bill says.

Those three peacocks quickly multiplied, and before

Today, Bill says, there are about 30 peacocks that meander

long, the Sagebrush area was home to about 125 peacocks.

around the nearly 50 acres surrounding Sagebrush Drive. In

“We had seven white peahens that mated with the peacocks producing some of the most exotic variegated feathered peacocks – incredibly beautiful,” Bill says.

The peacock population grew so rapidly that Bill says some neighbors considered them pests.

“We heard the complaints. One neighbor was shooting them. I had to run off teenagers with pellet guns, paint

addition, the town’s Peacock Park was named after them.

Luckily, Bill and Mary Lou have been able to provide for all of the peacocks’ needs. “Our property has many tall trees, a creek, and we must have plenty of insects. Plus we have plenty of wild bird seeds, and we feed them white bread every day. Our place has been a daily stop for them the last 31 years,” he says.

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“We feed them 60 pounds of sunflower and wild bird seeds a week,” Bill says. “We also have been feeding them leftover desserts for the last 31 years. And for you peacock nutritionists that keep telling me not to feed the peacocks bread and pastries, well, they love my pecan brownies, my cherry apple pies, my cherry cranberry pecan muffins, banana pecan pancakes, my German chocolate cake and my peach bread pudding.”

In addition, Bill says, the peacocks have impeccable taste in music. “This morning 18 peacocks showed up. Most of them are still hanging around. I’m playing their favorite music. They also like salsa music,” he says.

One of the most interesting times of year is peacock mating season, which begins in January and ends in May. During this time, the peacocks spread their tail feathers and strut around the community in hopes of attracting a mate.

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“I have seen this peacock dance a hundred times,” Bill says. “It always seems like the peahens have no interest.”

“Please slow down if you see a peacock on the Sagebrush road!”

In addition to traffic, some wild animals in the area pose a threat

During his many years of caring for the peacocks, Bill has grown

to the peacocks. Bill says although peacocks roost in tall trees, they

fond of all of them, but two peacocks in particular became more

nest on the ground, which makes them easy prey. He is sure coyotes

like members of the family. Their names were Elvis and Elvis 2.

are a threat. But he’s not sure about bobcats.

“Elvis usually hung around our house all day. He slept next to our

“The relationship between the bobcats and peacocks is a strange

bedroom window for 15 years,” Bill says. “We always said good-

one,” he says. “Once I saw a bobcat walk right through a flock of

night to each other.”

peacocks. Nobody panicked. Another time, I saw a bobcat following

After Elvis, Elvis 2 was born. “Elvis 2 had to be one of the most

a bunch of peacocks as if he was one of the peacocks. Then another

beautiful birds on earth, but he just had to venture out to be with the

time, I saw about seven peacocks following a bobcat, sort of like in a

peahens hanging around Sagebrush,” Bill says.

conga line. Really strange.”

Sadly, Elvis 2 was struck by a car this past spring and died. He was

Whether they are enjoying salsa music on the lawn, eating pastries

only 11 years old. Bill says he was hurt and angry. He says peacocks

or shaking their tail feathers, the Sagebrush peacocks are a sight to

often walk into the street, and no amount of honking will make them

behold and protect in Flower Mound. Luckily, there are neighbors

move. He urges motorists to be patient and wait for them to cross.

like the Garcias to remind us of their beauty and worth.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

call of the wild FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER OFFERS SAFARI-LIKE ADVENTURE FOR FAMILIES ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID BURTON AND LEZLEY NORRIS

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fossil rim IF AN AFRICAN SAFARI ISN’T A PRACTICAL OPTION THIS YEAR, BUT YOUR FAMILY IS EAGER TO EMBARK ON A JUMANJI-LIKE ADVENTURE, FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER IS THE PERFECT DESTINATION. “Fossil Rim is home to approximately 1,100 animals spanning more than 50 species on 1,800 acres,” says Marketing Associate Tye Chandler.

Located near Glen Rose, Fossil Rim is not a zoo.

It is a nonprofit organization seeking to save species by utilizing its vast land as a breeding facility. The many animals housed there have plenty of space to roam - much like their natural habitats. And visitors are able to observe and learn from the animals as they quietly explore the park.

“This greater room to roam allows for herds to live together and exhibit natural behaviors.

Instead of the animals being in the enclosures that you might find at a zoo, it is often a role reversal at Fossil Rim, as people are in the enclosure that is their own vehicle or they are within our guided tour vehicles,” Tye says.

The animals that live in Fossil Rim’s Main Pasture have 420 acres to themselves. Giraffes and Hartmann’s mountain zebras reside in the Game Preserve, which is 266 acres. Guest vehicles travel through a total of four pastures.

Some animals are more discreetly located.

“We have a part of the facility called the Jim Jackson Intensive Management Area, where wolves, black rhinos, and other animals live,” Tye says. “It can only be visited by guided tour and is quieter and more secluded for animals that may need the extra privacy.”

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Families can enjoy self-guided tours in the comfort of their own vehicles or guided tours led by Fossil Rim employees. Visit FossilRim.org for information on which tours and amenities are being offered at the time of your visit.

Driving through Fossil Rim, visitors can observe and photograph several different species of animals – many of which they may have never observed in person – including wildebeest, giraffes, scimitar-horned oryx, blackbuck, addax, Hartmann’s mountain zebras, cheetahs and sable antelope – just to name a few. Most animals, with the exception of white rhinos and cheetahs, can be given feed pellets provided by Fossil Rim. “I always recommend arriving as close to our 8:30 a.m. opening as possible,” Tye says. If guided tours are available, he highly recommends going that route.

“Guided tours are better than visiting in your own vehicle because you learn more, get more animal food, can take some routes guest vehicles cannot go, and you can ask questions if you have them along the way.”

As a nonprofit organization, Fossil Rim depends on visitors, members, donors, volunteers and corporate sponsors to continue its conservation efforts. For more information on how to support Fossil Rim, visit FossilRim.org/donate-2/.

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GIVING BACK

STEM Focused

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AFTER A YEAR OF PREPARATION,

programming and innovation. Students will

BRIDLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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THIS FALL. The campus now will be

“Parents can expect to see dynamic

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learning spaces designed to support flexi-

Academy at Bridlewood.

ble, experiential and project-based learning

“Bridlewood was selected as the ele-

paired with a curriculum centered on STEM-

mentary school for the Marcus High

science, technology, engineering and math,”

School feeder pattern,” says Lewisville

Bridlewood Elementary School Principal

ISD Elementary STEM Administrator Dr.

Robin Block says. “Our goal is to prepare

Jonas Greene. “Eligible schools in the dis-

students for their future while maximizing

trict were invited to complete a proposal

their learning experience in the present.”

to express the school’s interest in the pro-

Dr. Greene says Bridlewood received its

gram, which included staff and community

scheduled 20-year refresh this summer, during

support. The district will eventually offer

which a few STEM components were included

one LISD STEM Academy in each of the

in the construction. Those components

five high school feeder patterns.”

include the new Bridlewood STEM Academy

STEM stands for Science, Technology,

logo and new STEM exploration rooms.

Engineering and Math. STEM-focused learn-

“Just being a part of pulling it all together

ing prepares students for the complexities

and working with our fabulous staff to

and challenges they may face in the future.

embrace STEM, embrace the design process,

“The LISD STEM Academy prepares stu-

and get kids to be better thinkers, stronger

dents for their future by focusing on critical

thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate

thinking, problem solving, communication,

about what they’re doing, has been incredibly

flexibility and creativity,” Dr. Greene says.

invigorating,” Mrs. Block says. “Words can’t

“All of these are skills that will be essential to

adequately convey my excitement as we

student success regardless of what students

embark on our school’s next chapter.”

want to be when they grow up.”

Bridlewood is the first LISD STEM academy

At the STEM Academy campus, students

to earn certification with 100% of its classroom

will receive instruction in engineering every

teachers already nationally certified STEM

day, and STEM practices will be integrated

teachers. Mrs. Block and Assistant Principal

into all instructional areas. All students also

Aaron Hudson also earned their national

will receive instruction in robotics, computer

STEM teaching certificates.

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GIVING BACK (CONTINUED)

“Commitment is the courage to change, and the teaching staff at Bridlewood exhibited our desire to put student needs above all else by accomplishing this monumental feat,” Mrs. Block says. “I am so incredibly proud to serve alongside our dedicated teachers. Commitment speaks ‘yes’ over and over and there is no room for ‘no.’”

Though

curriculums

will

be

STEM-

focused this school-year, Mrs. Block says Bridlewood will maintain a nurturing, wellrounded learning environment.

“Our families can take comfort in the fact we will sustain our family atmosphere centered around our desire to teach the whole child,” she says. “We will not waiver on our commitment to meeting every child’s academic, social and emotional needs.”

Bridlewood is the fourth STEM campus to open in the district. Other locations include Donald Elementary, Valley Ridge Elementary and Polser Elementary. Next year Josey Lane will open its STEM campus. Dr. Greene says LISD hopes to offer even more STEM opportunities throughout the district in the future.

“The vision is for all elementary schools in the district to offer some form of a STEM foundation either through science classes, math classes or weekly enrichment in engineering,” he says.

Though all STEM campuses in LISD are currently at the elementary level, Dr. Greene says the school system will broaden STEM offerings in 2021.

“To continue learning from the elementary to middle school level, some middle school locations will begin to incorporate STEM in 2021,” he says. “At the high school level, learning for students becomes more specialized and tailored toward student interest. All five high schools already offer a variety of STEM related courses.

Additionally, the district has two career centers: Technology, Exploration & Career Center East (TECC-East) and Technology, Exploration & Career Center West (TECCWest). These locations provide additional learning in specialized STEM fields.”

For more information about LISD’s STEM learning, visit LISD.net.

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“COMMITMENT IS THE COURAGE TO CHANGE, AND THE TEACHING STAFF AT BRIDLEWOOD EXHIBITED OUR DESIRE TO PUT STUDENT NEEDS ABOVE ALL ELSE BY ACCOMPLISHING THIS MONUMENTAL FEAT.”

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+HANDCRAFTED+

DIY

FUN PAPER CRAFT ACTIVITY FOR YOU + YOUR KIDDO ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

SEARCHING FOR WAYS TO GET SOME QUALITY TIME IN WITH YOUR KIDS (AND KEEP THEM BUSY)? Put down the tablet and bust out the toolbox—the craft toolbox, that is...we don’t condone giving power tools to children. When you’re looking for some productive indoor time to spend while empowering your little ones’ imaginations, consider this easy (but we can’t promise mess-free!) project you can create with a few standard supplies and a lot of creativity.

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M AT E R I A L S

PIÑLLAMA

+ Cardboard + White crepe paper + Construction paper + Glue + Scissors + Beads, yarn, pom poms, etc.

DIRECTIONS 1. Take your cardboard and cut two pieces into the shape of a llama (we found a stencil online). Then, cut strips of cardboard the depth you want your llama to be. You’ll connect these to either side of the llama cutouts to enclose your piñata.

2. Glue your strip of cardboard all along the edge of one side of your llama, then glue to the other side.

(Be sure to leave a hole you can close up later so you can fill it with your favorite candy!)

3. Starting at the neck, cover the front, back and sides of your llama with white crepe paper, cutting a slit every half inch or so to create the traditional piñata look.

4. Cover all remaining sides of the neck and head with white construction paper, cut to fit your design.

5. Using construction paper, beads, pom poms, tassels, buttons, etc., add some flair to the rest of your llama!

Bonus points for incorporating different shapes and textures into your final product.

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AUGUST

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1, 8, 15, 22, 29

receive: a new backpack; required

Sunday, Aug. 9. For ticket informa-

school supplies; free vision exams;

tion, visit tix.com.

FLOWER MOUND FARMERS MARKET

haircuts; and information on stu-

Parker Square

sports physicals; immunizations; dent aid and after-school programs.

Visit the Flower Mound Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday in Parker Square. For a complete list of vendors, visit FourSeasonsMarkets.com.

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4

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION 101

Weight Loss Support Group will be

Medical City Lewisville

Medical City Lewisville’s monthly

Lewisville Public Library

from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. The

1

Lewisville Public Library will host

group offers fellowship and educa-

Foster Care and Adoption 101 at

tion on a variety of topics related to

JAZZ WINE TRAIN

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. The

health, wellness and weight loss.

meeting will offer information on

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

the basic requirements and pro-

Enjoy a night of soulful jazz, fine

cess of foster care and adoption.

wine and a trip back in time on

Registration is not required.

board

the

Grapevine

CPR CLASS

Vintage

Railroad’s Jazz Wine Train, 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. The event includes tastings from Grapevine winery tasting rooms, hors d’oeu-

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Highland Village Fire Department

The

Highland

Department

FIRST FRIDAYS

Village

offers

Fire

CPR/AED

courses at the Highland Village Fire

Old Town Lewisville

Station on an every-even-month

and live jazz entertainment. Ages

First Fridays in Old Town Lewisville

basis from 6-9 p.m. Register online at

21 and older.

are back. Enjoy demonstrations, sam-

Highlandvillage.org.

vres, a commemorative wine glass

ples and local artisans in the breeze-

2, 9, 16, 23, 30

way and walkways on Main Street,

TEXAS COMMUNITY MARKET, HIGHLAND VILLAGE

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DIABETES EDUCATION CLASS

Texas Community Market in Highland

CAVEMAN TRIATHLON

Diabetes Education Class at 1 p.m.

Highland Village Road and Justin Road

Village is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays

25 Medical City Lewisville

Medical City Lewisville will offer a

1200 Gerault Road, Flower Mound

Tuesday, Aug. 25. The class is led

at the corner of Highland Village Road

The Caveman Triathlon is sched-

by Nora Baustian, RD, Bariatric

and Justin Road. The farmers market

uled for 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9,

Coordinator.

features local products. For more

at 1200 Gerault Road in Flower

tion or to register, call 469-370-

Facebook.com/

Mound. For ticket information, visit

2680

texascommunitymarket/.

dallasathletesracing.com.

MedicalCityHealth.com.

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LISD BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR

BLACK BOX SONGWRITER SERIES: KELLY WILLIS AND JAMIE LIN WILSON

TEXAS TUNES: JIMMIE VAUGHAN

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

Texas

Fair will help more than 4,000

Medical

Grand

Vaughan at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

students get the supplies and

Theater’s

Songwriter

29, at Medical City Lewisville

resources they need to start school.

Series will feature Kelly Willis and

Grand Theater. For ticket informa-

Students attending the fair will

Jamie Lin Wilson from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

tion, visit tix.com.

information,

visit

Lewisville High School

The Lewisville ISD Back-to-School

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just off Wayne Ferguson Plaza.

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more

informa-

Nora.Baustian@

Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater

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RENOVATE & REFINE

A COZY SPACE TENTS AND FORTS PROVIDE HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT AND A RESPITE FROM THE BUSY WORLD ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTED

I REMEMBER AS A CHILD SPENDING HOURS UPON HOURS BUILDING FORTS WITH MY BIG SISTER. We’d gather every throw blanket and quilt from the house and drape it over furniture, and just when we’d created most solid, beautiful fort, it would be dinnertime, and we’d have to tear down our impressive creation.

Fast forward a couple of decades, and our children acquired the same passion for fort-building. When he was little, my youngest son would spend hours creating the perfect structure of pillows and blankets and chairs. It was a sight to behold.

Luckily nowadays there are many beautiful tent options available online. Less assembly (and fewer pillows and blankets) required! Children can have a permanent tiny retreat in their own room.

Forts allow kiddos to retreat and take a moment for themselves to read a book or visit with their toys or pet. It’s the perfect space for decompressing in an often over-scheduled world.

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