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60 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2015 SEPTEMBER MAD HATTERTEA PARTY WHEN Saturday September 12 from 1030am to 130pm WHERE Methodist Richard- son Medical Center 2831 E. President George Bush Highway WHAT Methodist Richard- son is hosting a Mad Hatter Tea Party to celebrate its new 3D Mammogram technology. Breast cancer survivors and patients will be honored as they strut their stuff walking downthepinkcarpet. Therewillbeotheractivitiessuchashatandgobletdecoratingre- laxingmassagesandmakeovers. Womenareencouragedtoweartheirmostcreativeand eleganthattherewillbeaprizeforthebestone Dr.JenevieveH.Hughesarenowned breast cancer surgeon will be the special guest speaker. COST The event is free but online pre-registration is required. Survivors are invited to attend as guests of honor and may bring up to three guests. CONTACT To register visit info.methodisthealthsystem.orgtea-party-registration. NORTHTEXAS GIVING DAY WHEN Thursday September 17 from 600am to midnight WHERE NorthTexasGivingDayisanonlineeventtakingplaceviatheNorthTexasGiving- Day.org website. WHAT North Texas Giving Day is an online giving event that providesnonprofits the opportunity to gain exposure to - and start relationships with - new donors and for people in North Texas to come together and raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits. In just six years North Texas Giving Day has pumped more than 86 million into the NorthTexas Community. In 2014 more than 98000 gifts totaling 26.3 million benefited 1580 nonprofits. COST Your donation to the charity or charities of your choice. CONTACT 214.346.5500 or NorthTexasGivingDayCFT.org PLANO BALLOON FESTIVAL WHEN Friday September 18 from 400pm to 1000pm Saturday Sep- tember 19 from 600am to 1000pm Sunday September 20 from 600am to 700pm WHERE Oak Point Park 2801 E. Spring Creek Pkwy Plano WHAT The annual Plano Balloon Festival is sponsored by In Touch Credit Union. The major draw for this years Balloon Festival will be the 45 magnificent colorful hot air balloons. Other features will be the Remax Sky Divers KLUV Main Stage FireworksCentralMarketKidsFunZoneKDFWFox4CommunityStageandDirectEnergy Balloon Glow. COST 5 one time entry fee 1 off for seniors 65 and older free for kids 36and under CONTACT Jessica Jackson Event Director at jessicaplanoballoonfest.org CITY HOUSE BLUE MOON GALA WHEN Saturday September 19 from 530pm to 1100pm WHERE EmbassySuitesHotelConventionCenter7600JohnQ.HammonsDriveFrisco WHAT TheBlueMoonGalabenefitingCityHouseofCollinCountywillbea1950s-themed shindig. There will be vintage sports and luxury cars on display Blue Moon martinis a three-coursedinnersilentandliveauctionsandentertainmentprovidedbythecrowned princesofdoo-wopandrockrollShaNaNaTheeventisformalattireblacktieoption- albutguestsareencouragedtodressintheirbest1950sattiretojitterbugandtwistthe night away COST Individual tickets are 150 sponsorships available starting at 1500 CONTACT Chey Reynolds creynoldscityhouse.org or 972.424.4626 THE GREATTEXAS FOODTRUCK RALLY WHEN Saturday September 19 from 500pm to 1000pm WHAT ThesecondannualGreatTexasFoodTruckRallyisaatanewandlargervenuethis yearwithmanymorefoodtruckslivemusicandabeergardensponsoredbyTheNodding Donkey Enjoy views of downtown Dallas with live music and many different types of cuisine. The rally will benefit Executives in Action an organization that connects senior executives with nonprofits to effectively achieve their mission. WHERE The lawn of ReunionTower in downtown Dallas COST 10 General Admission CONTACT KimberlyWestphall 972.931.5598 THE GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL OF DALLAS WHEN Thursday September 24 through Sunday September 27 WHERE HolyTrinity Greek Orthodox Church 13555 Hillcrest Road Dallas WHAT Marking 100 years of faith service and culture the 2015 Greek Food Festival of Dallas will offer delicious food lively entertainment marketplace and much more The weekend festival will kick off with the 100th Anniversary Preview Night onThursday. COST 8 General Admission CONTACT 972.991.1166 www.greekfestivalofdallas.com STATE FAIR OFTEXAS WHEN September 25 through October 18 WHAT The annual state fair of Texas returns to Dallas with rides fair food livestock exhibi- tion auto show creative arts competition Chevy Main Stage featuring 85 concerts in 24 days and much more WHERE Fair Park Dallas COST GeneralAdmission 18 Season Pass 39.99 CONTACT 214.565.9931 or bigtex.com WALKTO END ALZHEIMERSGREATER DALLAS WHEN Saturday September 26 registration opens at 700am WHAT The Walk to End Alzheimers is the worlds largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimers care support and research. Held annually in more than 600 com- munities this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. The Greater Dallas event is a 3-mile walk. WHERE ATT Plaza at American Airlines Center 2500Victory Avenue Dallas COST No registration donations encouraged CONTACT Erica Goldberg at 214.540.2412 or egoldbergalz.org community calendar goodTIMES