Bayles Elementary School 50th Anniversary
Bayles Elementary School 2444 Telegraph AvenueApril 28, 2012 - Saturday (10am - 1pm) - Bayles Elementary School is celebrating their 50th Anniversary at their present location; 2444 Telegraph Avenue in far east Dallas. Originally founded in 1856, Bayles is one, if not the oldest public schools in the city. That's 156 years young. This is their third location. All are […]
Community Connection and VIP Preview of our White Rock Hills Library Cocktail Reception
May 24, 2012 - Saturday (5:30-7 pm) - Community Connection and VIP Preview of our White Rock Hills Library Cocktail Reception, for Dallas civic leaders, the philanthropic community and FRI members only.
Grand Opening of White Rock Hills Library
White Rock Hills LibraryJune 16, 2012 - Saturday (10 am - 4 pm) - Grand Opening of White Rock Hills Library. There will be a parade, ribbon cutting, music, food, art, and storytelling. We want all of our faith communities and residents to march with us in this parade! Line up at 9:30am at White Rock Church of […]
DonorBridge: North Texas Giving Day 2012
On September 13, 2012 FRI is taking part in the annual Get Up and Give! North Texas Giving Day. On this day every donation $25 and above made on www.donorbridgetx.org to non-profit organizations -like ours!- will be matched! Please visit www.donorbridgetx.org on September 13th, search for our non-profit (Ferguson Road Initiative) and click “Donate Now.” Your […]
MEET! East Dallas
C.C. Young - The Point 4847 W. Lawther Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesProceeds benefiting those served by the Exchange Club of East Dallas' "Coats for Kids" http://exchangeclubofeastdallas.org/ RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/East-Dallas-Networking/events/55356892/
2-Points to White Rock East Area Plan Community Meeting
White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United StatesYou are invited to the Third Community Meeting for the 2-Points to White Rock East Area Plan A study for the future of the area in Far East Dallas Saturday, September 15, 2012 3:00 PM White Rock Hills Branch Library Ferguson Road at Hibiscus (right behind the White Rock Hills Church of Christ) For more […]
Community Connection Breakfast (@ McDonalds)
McDonalds 8117 RL Thornton Drive, Dallas, TX, United StatesEast Dallas Networking Lunch
Highland Park Cafeteria 1200 North Buckner, Dallas, TX, United StatesEast Dallas Networking was created by, and specifically for business owners in East Dallas. Our membership is largely comprised of small business owners serving the greater East Dallas community. RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/East-Dallas-Networking/
East Dallas Networking Lunch
Highland Park Cafeteria 1200 North Buckner, Dallas, TX, United StatesEast Dallas Networking was created by, and specifically for business owners in East Dallas. Our membership is largely comprised of small business owners serving the greater East Dallas community. RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/East-Dallas-Networking/
Got Drugs?
Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal Saturday, September 29th, 2012, 10:00am-2:00pm Join The Dallas Area Drug Prevention Partnership, Dallas Police Department, Dallas ISD Police, University Park Police, The Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, 12th Step Ministry, and the Drug Enforcement Administration at... 12th Step Ministry 5324 W. Northwest Hwy. Dallas, […]
East Dallas Networking Lunch
Highland Park Cafeteria 1200 North Buckner, Dallas, TX, United StatesEast Dallas Networking was created by, and specifically for business owners in East Dallas. Our membership is largely comprised of small business owners serving the greater East Dallas community. RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/East-Dallas-Networking/
DEFY Phase II Camp Saturdays
Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus 802 South Buckner, Dallas, TX, United StatesMeetings will take place from 10am to 2pm in Community Room 108 at the Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus/802 South Buckner.
DEFY Phase II Camp Saturdays
Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus 802 South Buckner, Dallas, TX, Select a Country:Meetings will take place from 10am to 2pm in Community Room 108 at the Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus/802 South Buckner.
Law Enforcement Training and Technical Assistance
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesTraining and technical assistance for new law enforcement officers and practitioners SKILL-BASED TRAINING CONDUCTED BY THE NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL AND HOSTED BY THE FERGUSON ROAD INITIATIVE AND WHITE ROCK HILLS BRANCH LIBRARY The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance […]
DEFY Phase II Camp Saturdays
Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus 802 South Buckner, Dallas, TX, United StatesMeetings will take place from 10am to 2pm in Community Room 108 at the Pleasant Grove Eastfield College Campus/802 South Buckner.
Townhall Meeting & Annual Election of Officers & Directors
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesTuesday, February 12, 2013 6:30-8:30 p.m. White Rock Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall 9220 Ferguson Road Please join the FRI Community Connection in our Annual Election & Townhall Meeting to update and engage our neighborhoods in the exciting future of our far East Dallas community - Casa Linda/Forest Hills, Greater Casa View, White Rock East, […]
FRI Community Connection Townhall Meeting
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, September 10th! 6:30-7 p.m. Dedication of public sculpture at White Rock Hills Branch Library & Reception 7-8:30 p.m. FRI Community Connection Townhall Meeting at White Rock Hills Branch Library, Auditorium
DonorBridge North Texas Giving Day
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, September 19, 7 a.m.-Midnight www.donorbridgetx.org Give $25 or more to the Ferguson Road Initiative via DonorBridgeTX.org and your donation will receive some of the $1.7M in challenge funds. Make your call early and support the neighborhood advocacy organization serving far East Dallas that has done so much to improve our quality […]
ACTION Meeting, DCAD
White Rock Hills Branch Library Auditorium 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesDCAD representative Cheryl Jordan, Community Relations Officer
Directions Meeting
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesEconomic Development Fair
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, February 11 for the Economic Development Fair at the White Rock Hills Branch Library. FRI has invited the Dallas Arboretum, Lincoln Properties, Doctors Hospital, YMCA (White Rock Branch) along with other new businesses in the East Dallas area to talk one-on-one with the community about their projects, services and products. Also […]
FRI Community Connection Townhall Meeting and Annual Election
White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesTuesday, February 11, 2014, 6:30-8:30 p.m. White Rock Hills Branch Library 9150 Ferguson Road Featuring new Dallas City Manager, A. C. Gonzalez FRI has invited the Dallas Arboretum, Lincoln Properties, Doctors Hospital, YMCA (White Rock Branch) along with other new businesses in the East Dallas area to talk one-on-one with the community about their projects, […]
NE Dallas Opportunity Work Resource & Job Fair
Harry Stone Recreation Center 2403 Millmar, Dallas, TX, United StatesWednesday, April 16, 2014, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., plan to attend the job fair at Harry Stone Recreation Center, 2403 Millmar (North of Ferguson & Oates). Presented by the Safe Street Collaboration, this job fair is free and will offer information and tips on how to land a job. Employer registration due by 4.11.14 at Amanda.chase@dallascityhall.com […]
11th Annual Bayles Elementary School Kite Day
Roger Perry Athletic Complex 7401 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesMay 3, 10 am marks the 11th Annual Bayles Elementary School Kite Day. This day is hosted by Lakehill Preparatory School, Lions Club, State Representative Eric Johnson’s Office, Ferguson Road Initiative, and the Claremont Neighborhood. Kite flying for kids and their families will be at the Roger Perry Athletic Complex at 7401 Ferguson Road. If […]
Home Rule Public Education Meetings
Northaven Church 11211 Preston RdLeague of Women Voters is hosting a panel presentation about the proposed Home Rule initiative at free public educational meetings on: Tuesday, May 27 at Northaven Church at 11211 Preston Rd from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, May 28 at Fretz Recreation Center at 6950 Beltline at Hillcrest from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, May […]
Home Rule Public Education Meetings
Fretz Recreation Center 6950 Beltline , Dallas, TX, United StatesLeague of Women Voters is hosting a panel presentation about the proposed Home Rule initiative at free public educational meetings on: Tuesday, May 27 at Northaven Church at 11211 Preston Rd from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, May 28 at Fretz Recreation Center at 6950 Beltline at Hillcrest from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, May […]
Home Rule Public Education Meetings
Fireside Recreation Center 8601 Fireside Dr., Dallas, TX, United StatesLeague of Women Voters is hosting a panel presentation about the proposed Home Rule initiative at free public educational meetings on: Tuesday, May 27 at Northaven Church at 11211 Preston Rd from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday, May 28 at Fretz Recreation Center at 6950 Beltline at Hillcrest from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, May […]
“Go Green” Fair
TBDJune marks the 2nd birthday of our White Rock Hills Branch Library. The City of Dallas, Friends of the Library, and FRI will be celebrating with a “Go Green” Fair on Saturday, June 14. More information is scheduled to follow.
Mayor’s Back to School Fair
Fair Park’s Automobile & Centennial BuildingsFree school supplies are made available to families with school-aged children (pre-K through 12th grades), who reside in the City of Dallas or attend Dallas ISD schools; and who meet eligibility requirements. For details go to: www.mayorsbacktoschoolfair.com or call 311. The date for the fair is Friday, August 1st, 2014, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fair […]
North Texas Giving Day 2014
On September 18th, from 6 a.m.-midnight, "get up and give" to the Ferguson Road Initiative! Each contribution will be enhanced. Come join us at 6:30 p.m. at the White Rock Hills Library, watch our leaderboard, and celebrate our success!
Giving Day Celebration!
White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin Our Celebration! Join FRI friends and neighbors on September 18th at the White Rock Hills Library (9150 Ferguson Road) from 6-7:30 p.m. where we will watch the leaderboard and celebrate our success! With your help, we WILL reach our “50 @ $50” fundraising goal on North Texas Giving Day! Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/#!/FergusonRoad […]
Community Connection Townhall Meeting
White Rock Hills Branch Library Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, September 30th for our Community Connection Townhall Meeting. Come join the fun, get plugged in, & meet your friends & neighbors!
Recycling Kick Off with Resource One Credit Union
Resource One Credit Union 7518 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesWHAT: Recycling Kick Off Event WHEN: Friday, October 24, 2014 8 AM – 12 noon WHERE: Resource One Credit Union – Tech Ops Center, 7518 Ferguson Road, Dallas TX 75228 In order to promote the newly placed recycling containers at Resource One Credit Union's Ferguson Road location, they are hosting a Recycling Kick Off Event. The […]
Vision Workshop for the White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan
Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, United StatesFRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting Vision Workshop for the White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan Monday, November 3, 2014, 6-9 p.m. Dallas Arboretum’s Rosine Hall 8525 Garland Road (parking & entry is free), Enter at Gate I
DWU Composting Class
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center Pavilion (Building C) 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesIs your trash can full at the end of the week? Did you know that you can reduce the waste carried to landfills by composting more and throwing away less? This program teaches the composting process, the different types and methods of composting, as well as how to compost and its importance. Plan to attend […]
Warren Angus Ferris Cemetery Dedication
This Saturday, January 24 at 10:30 at Forest Hills' Warren Angus Ferris Cemetery - Corner of St Frances and San Leandro there will be a dedication by the Texas Branch of the War of 1912 descendants of a newly installed headstone for Benjamin Dye, who's grave (1852) is at the site. It is estimated that […]
Design Presentation for the White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan
Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, United StatesFRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting Design Presentation for the White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 6-9 p.m. Dallas Arboretum’s Rosine Hall 8525 Garland Road (parking & entry is free), Enter at Gate I
White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan Design Presentation
Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, United StatesCome and See the Results! City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department Public Input Meetings – White Rock Hills Recreation Center Feasibility Study & Master Plan Hosted by Ferguson Road Initiative Design Presentation Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 6-9 p.m. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Rosine Hall 8525 Garland Road (parking & entry is free), Enter […]
Dallas Water Utilities’ Lawn Care Seminar
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center Pavilion (Building C) 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesCome and learn ways you can maintain a healthy lawn with less frequent watering. Discover the most effective and earth-friendly way to care for your lawn at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center Auditorium (17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX 75252) on Saturday, February 7 from 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. For directions, click […]
District 7 City Council Candidates Forum
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United StatesCandidates Include: Hasani Burton Kevin Felder Baranda Fermin John Lawson Randall Parker James Turknet Juanita Wallace Tiffinni Young
Operation Beautification Spring Clean-Up
Walgreens 2301 Lakeland , Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin Ferguson Road Initiative To Clean & Beautify Far East Dallas! Gather your friends, neighbors, church, school and community groups to organize a beautification and/or clean-up project. There are 35 FRI Neighborhoods eligible to register for trash collection assistance: Target your neighborhood parks, streets, vacant lots and school grounds for a litter and debris abatement […]
North Texas Giving Day
Donate to the Ferguson Road Initiative Thursday, September 17th 6 a.m. – Midnight Make your gift to the FERGUSON ROAD INITIATIVE at www.northtexasgivingday.org By donating to the Ferguson Road Initiative on North Texas Giving Day you will help ensure that folks in our community will continue to benefit from free income tax assistance through our […]
FRI Community Connection Town Hall Meeting
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, United States“Eat Well Live Well” Expo for Senior Citizens
Harry Stone Recreation Center 2403 Millmar, Dallas, TX, United StatesThe Ferguson Road Initiative is partnering with the Senior SNAP Access Task Force of the Senior Hunger Action Team. The purpose of the team is to work together to increase senior participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) so that low-income seniors can get help purchasing healthier foods. The Task Force is piloting a […]
Zoo Day Dallas 2016
The Dallas Zoo 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, TX, United StatesArt of Composting sponsored by City of Dallas Zero Waste
Cathedral of Hope 5910 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesA no-cost seminar for residents wishing to learn about the benefits and uses of compost and Vermicompost, proper soil treatment, the usage of organic material discarded from lawns, gardens and flower beds; plus, growing and caring for native and adapted plants for the North Texas area. Enrollment is limited to 100 people. Lunch will be […]
Spring Fling
St. Mark Presbyterian Church 9999 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesJoin St. Mark Presbyterian Church for their Spring Fling on Saturday, April 30th, 11. a.m.-2 p.m., 9999 Ferguson Road. Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m., to learn more visit their web site: www.saintmarkchurch.org
City of Dallas Operation Beautification Registration
Registration for Operation: Beautification is now open. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2016. Registration will close Monday, May 9, 2016. You may register at http://bit.ly/OperationBeautification or click here for more information. Operation Beautification is an effort to keep our neighborhoods fee of trash/brush, maintain healthy and sustainable neighborhoods and foster civic engagement […]
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
Town Hall Meeting
White Rock Church of Christ 9220 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesDetails coming...
North Texas Giving Day
McDonalds 8117 RL Thornton Drive, Dallas, TX, United StatesGive $50 or more to Ferguson Road Initiative via northtexasgivingday.org on September 22nd, between 6 a.m. and midnight, and your donation will be multiplied from a pool of $1.5M of bonus funds and prizes! You can also give in person by going to the McDonalds at I-30 & Jim Miller from 8 am to 8 […]
FRI Community Connection—Bring Far East Dallas Together
Ferguson Glen Shopping Center 8786 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesDate: October 1, 2016 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Ferguson Glen Shopping Center – 8786 Ferguson Road – Lakeland @ Ferguson Purpose: A fun day to learn about our: Neighborhoods Local Businesses Local Youth & Senior Services And, support the Assist The Officer (ATO) Foundation and the Ferguson Road Initiative. The mission […]
Casa View Farmer’s Market
Ridge Pointe Fellowship 11440 Ferguson Road, Dallas, TX, United StatesFrom now until October, on the second Saturday of the month, there will be a Marketplace held at Ridge Pointe Fellowship at 11440 Ferguson Road from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Marketplace will continue through October. For more information contact: The MarketplaceDFW.Com or contact Kirk at 469.275.9616.
