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FRUGAL ALERT: Romano’s Macaroni Grill $7 OFF Entree Coupon ~ YUM!

Posted on June 10, 2010 | 1 comment

Macaroni Grill is running a GREAT coupon ~ $7 off 2 entrees!
Depending on what you order, you can end up with a buy 1 get 1 free meal.

Details, Details
How: Go Here to get the printable coupon for $7 off 2 entrees.
    If you so desire, you can print up to 2 coupons (just hit the “back”
    button in your web browser)!
When: Coupon is valid through July 11, 2010.
Where: All participating Romano’s Macaroni Grill locations.
    Find a location near you, here.
The fine print: One coupon valid per party, per table. Both entrees
    must be adult entrees. Not valid with any other offers or
    discounts. Offer not valid in Hawaii (oh, snap!).

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FREE Eats & Treats: FREE Which Which Sandwich OR FREE Soup From McAlister’s Deli

Posted on June 8, 2010 | Leave a comment

A couple of FREE offers that landed in our inbox (and are worth passing along):

:: Enjoy a FREE Sandwich From Which Wich Deli

What: Join Which Which Sandwich shop’s Email Club (free!)
and they will send you a coupon for a free sandwich (with large drink).
Go here to sign up for the email club and get the coupon.

Where: Find a Which Wich location near you here.

:: Get a FREE cup of soup at McAlister’s Deli (for iPhone users).

What: Now through June 11th, show the downloaded McAlister’s iPhone
app (get it here), when you place your order and you’ll get a FREE cup of
soup. Go here for more details.

Where: To find a McAlister’s Deli location near you, click here.
This offer is valid at participating locations only.

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Frugal & Fun Ft. Worth Weekend Events (June 4-6 Edition) ~ FREE Museums, FREE Movies, FREE Outdoor Concert, and More Family Fun!

Posted on June 4, 2010 | 3 comments

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. This weekend’s tips include:

• FREE Family Movie Event, Under the Stars
• FREE Outdoor Music Concert
• FREE Stockyards Cow Camp for Kids
• FREE Museum Admission and Family Activities
• FREE Family Craft Event

:: Catch a FREE Family Fun Film with Movies Under The Stars
in Keller ~ Featuring Monsters V. Aliens (PG)
Friday, June 4, 2010

Bring a blanket and lawn chairs and enjoy Monsters V Aliens on the big
screen, under the stars at Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller. The
movie will begin at 9:00 PM (or as soon as the sun goes down). Get there
early to find a good spot and enjoy a variety of family games and activities.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, June 4, 2010. Family Games and Activities begin at
    8:00PM. Movie starts at 9:00PM.
Where: Johnson Road Park Amphitheater in Keller.
    Get directions to 640 Johnson Road, here.
Cost: FREE!

:: FREE Outdoor Concert Event ~ First Friday On The Green
Friday, June 4, 2010

Enjoy a fun evening with your family and friends with First Friday on
the Green, a FREE monthly live music series rolled out by Fort Worth
South. Bring your blankets and chairs (and even Fido if you want), and
enjoy an evening of live music from great bands in a relaxing setting.

Hungry? Enjoy one of the neighborhood’s fantastic restaurants beforehand
or take in Chadra Mezza & Grill which will be selling their tasty fare at the
event. No outside coolers or food please.

Details, Details
What: Fort Worth South, Inc. (FWSI) is the non-profit org behind the
    revitalization (and suburban greatness) of the Near Southside FW.
    Get more info here.
When: Friday, June 4, 2010 ~ 6:00PM
Where: Head to Magnolia Green Park ~ 1100 Block of Lipscomb,
    between Magnolia and Rosedale (across the street from the Village
    Homes row houses)
Cost: In lieu of admission (which is FREE), you are encouraged to make a
    donation to Tarrant Area Food Bank.

:: FREE ~ Fort Worth Cow Camp at the Stockyards
Saturday, June 5, 2010

Fort Worth’s herd cowboys will present a fun and educational demonstration
about the tools, equipment and techniques used during the cattle drive era
of the late 1800′s at Fort Worth Cow Camp.

Children and adults will have the opportunity for hands on, interactive
experiences including roping, sorting, saddling, cattle drive demonstrations
and more.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 5, 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where: Saddle up behind the Fort Worth Livestock Exchange Building,
located at 131 E. Exchange Avenue. For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE.

:: Bank of America Cardholders: Take advantage of FREE
ADMISSION to the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History
Saturday and Sunday, June 5 & 6, 2010

Bank of America’s 2010 national program, Museums On Us offers FREE
admission, the first full weekend of every month, to 120 participating
museums throughout the U.S.

This FREE Admission program takes place this weekend (June 5 & 6) in
Fort Worth at the recently renovated Fort Worth Museum of Science
and History. If you have not visited the museum since it reopened
late last year, you are in for a TREAT!

Details, details
What: To find out more about Bank of America’s Museums On Us
    program, go here. To learn more about The Fort Worth Museum of
    Science & History, click here.
How: Show a photo ID and any Bank of America Card to get FREE admission.
Where: The Fort Worth Science & History Museum, 1600 Gendy St.
    (corner of Montgomery and Burnett Tandy). Click here for directions.
When: Saturday and Sunday, June 5 & 6 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: FREE to Bank of America Cardholders (Reg: $14 Adults, $10 Children)

Other DFW Museums With FREE Admission This Weekend:

:: Take an “Art-Full” Trek to Dallas to the Nasher Sculpture
Center’s First Saturdays Family Fun Day.
Saturday, June 5, 2010

Nasher Sculpture Center, First Saturdays

The Nasher Sculpture Center and Target present First Saturdays
for families. Held the first Saturday of every month, this special
event features FREE admission and a fun schedule of activities for
the kids.

Details, details
What: For details, including complete schedule, click here.
When: Saturday June 5, 2010 ~ 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: For directions to Nasher Sculpture Center, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: FREE ~ Michael’s Arts & Crafts Stores Family Craft Event
Saturday, June 5, 2010

If your kiddos love crafts, you won’t want to miss this FREE Family
Event! On Saturday morning, all Michael’s Arts and Crafts stores will
feature a fun family craft time where children can decorate and build their
own book ~ perfect for Father’s Day!

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, June 5 ~ 10:00-2:00pm
Where: All Michael’s Craft Stores. Go here to find a store near you.
Cost: FREE!

Congratulations to all the kids who finished school this week!
Let the summer fun begin. :)

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Something to Smile About: Today is National Donut Day ~ FREE Donuts for Everyone! :)

Posted on June 4, 2010 | 1 comment

Today is National Donut Day! In honor of this momentous day, Krispy
Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts are giving away a FREE donut of preference to
every customer!

Things to know before you go: Krispy Kreme locations limit one
donut per customer, but no purchase is necessary. Dunkin Donuts does
require a drink purchase to get the free donut.

Fun Fact: National Donut day was established by the Salvation Army
in 1938.

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15% OFF Discount At Container Store
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TODAY ONLY ~ Support Our Home Team and Save: Get $6 BOX TICKETS to a Fort Worth Cats Baseball Game!

Posted on June 3, 2010 | Leave a comment

1-Day Groupon Deal (expires TODAY, 6/3):
$6 for a BOX Ticket to a Fort Worth Cats Baseball Game!

For $6, you will get 1 reserved box ticket to almost any upcoming Fort Worth Cats game at historic LaGrave Field through Fort Worth Groupon’s Daily Deal. These are great seats behind home plate and the dugout (check out the reserved box seating map here). The seats give a full panoramic view of the field from the batter’s perspective, back-dropped by the distant Fort Worth skyline.

You can buy up to 10 tickets at this price to use throughout the summer schedule or use all at once for a single-game gathering. These tickets are valid for any available game, with July 4 the only black out date.

Go here to sign up for today’s deal at Groupon Fort Worth.

New to Groupon? You are in for a treat!

About a month ago, Groupon launched its Fort Worth site (AND we did the happy dance at Frugal in Fort Worth!). If you are not familiar with Groupon, definitely take a moment to check them out.

Groupon offers a daily deal on local goods, services and cultural events across the country. Fort Worth is the 51st city launch for Groupon, and in the last month, I’ve seen their offers include everything from 50% Off Nothing Bundt Cakes to 60% Off Spa Services to 55% Off carpet cleaning ~ and seemingly everything in between!

Here’s how it works:

Each day Groupon features a great deal at an unbeatable price.
You have to sign up for the offer that day, and only get the deal if the minimum number of people join that day (so pass this along to your friends)!
Check back the next day to discover the next Groupon offer!

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Don’t Head Downtown Without These Terrific Sundance Square Coupons For: Jamba Juice, Pappagallo (50% Off!), Cantina Laredo ~ Plus 15 More!

Posted on June 2, 2010 | 2 comments

Headed to Downtown Fort Worth?
Save a Bundle at Restaurants and Shops in Sundance Square.
Downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square has just published a terrific list
of printable savings coupons & offers for several downtown merchants
and restaurants (and they are good throughout the month of June).

Some of the exclusive merchant coupons include:

Pappagallo: 50% OFF Select Sandals
Circle Theatre: Buy One Get One FREE
Texas Rangers Store: 25% OFF
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers: 20% OFF
Barse: 20% OFF
Retro Cowboy: 15% OFF
Bones: 15% OFF
Leddy’s Ranch: 15% OFF
Cantina Laredo: Free Tableside Guacamole
Jamba Juice: Buy 3 Get 1 FREE
Mercury Chophouse: 18% OFF
Daddy Jack’s: 10% OFF
Ferre: Free Appetizer

To download the coupons & newsletter (in PDF format),
click here.

Find Downtown Parking For FREE! Locate these stores and
restaurants, as well as the most convenient FREE parking for your visit
downtown at this handy link.

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Saturday to Monday: ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Exemption Holiday for Texas Residents

Posted on May 29, 2010 | Leave a comment

Please pass along to anyone in the home improvement market…

Good News! During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from
sales taxes on purchases of appliances and other energy-efficient products.

The products qualifying for the tax exemption are:

Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less
Ceiling fans
Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
Clothes washers
Dishwashers
Dehumidifiers
Energy Star Labeled Programmable thermostats
Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less

The 2010 sales tax holiday begins on Saturday, May 29, and ends
on Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day).

Qualifying products will need to display the ENERGY STAR logo. There is
no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this
sales tax holiday.

To find out more, go to the Texas comptroller’s site, here.

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Ahhh…the Arrival of Summer & A FREE Vanilla Cone From Sonic! ~ Tomorrow Only (May 29)

Posted on May 28, 2010 | Leave a comment

I Scream. You Scream. We all Scream for FREE Ice Cream!
In celebration of the end of school, Sonic Drive-In is offering a FREE
vanilla twist cone to Elementary School Students.

Just print and use the coupon here which is good tomorrow only
(May 29, 2010) and for kids Pre-K through 5th grade.

Click here to find a Sonic location near you.

Congratulations Students ~
Happy beginning of summer to you!

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Want to Get The Most From Your Grocery Dollar? Find Top-Rated Foods With These FREE Shopping Lists of Test Kitchen Winners!

Posted on May 26, 2010 | 1 comment

We go through vanilla extract pretty quickly at our home. It is that “secret kitchen weapon” that seems to make everything taste better (except, of course, broccoli!). Since the price of vanilla seems to continue to sky-rocket, I recently decided to take on a “google” hunt to find the vanilla brand with the best combination of taste and value (read about that here if you want to know more ~ some warnings about many Mexican vanillas too!).

“Pass-along Worthy” Grocery Shopping Lists

As part of my little research project, I discovered some great grocery buying resources that get the “pass-along-worthy” seal of approval! These helpful shopping lists provide the winning finalists for hundreds of name brand packaged foods in lots of grocery categories (based on blind taste tests and selected on best overall quality, taste, and convenience).

I found these lists so helpful, that I printed them as a convenient reference to keep with my weekly grocery list and saved them to my iphone so I’ll always have them with me at the store (these are all pdfs, so you can save them to your computer/pdf capable smart phone as well)!

Here’s the scoop:

:: Cook’s Illustrated Magazine: 2010 Grocery Buying Guide For Supermarket Ingredients. This list features hundreds of top-rated brands, tested and recommended by Cook’s Illustrated (a.k.a. America’s Test Kitchen and the favorite magazine of foodies). Click here for the free guide.

:: Women’s Health Magazine: 125 Best Packaged Foods (In spite of the title, not just for women). Women’s Health Magazine’s team of nutritionists tested hundreds of grocery items to find the healthiest, tastiest, and most convenient supermarket finds. Get the free list of results, here.

:: Prevention Magazine: 25 Healthiest Packaged Foods List. Prevention Magazine’s team of experts recommend their favorite healthy and budget-friendly packaged convenience foods. These selections are wholesome foods, low in sodium, calories, and without added preservatives/chemicals. See details on why these foods were picked, here (plus get quick meal ideas for each one) and download the printable shopping list, here.

:: Prevention Magazine:Top 10 Healthy Packaged Food Awards. Prevention Magazine announced it’s top 10 healthy packaged food awards on the NBC Today Show with Matt Lauer. I could not find a related “shopping list,” but you can create your own from the short Today Show video clip. Go here to see the video which will also give a tidbit on why each winner was selected (note that there is a brief ad at the beginning of the video).

How do you make the most of your grocery shopping budget? Tell us in the comments section! We look forward to hearing from you!

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Summer Movie Mania 2010 Kids Series Roundup – Beat the Heat AND High Movie Prices!

Posted on May 24, 2010 | 3 comments

Movies

Get out of the summer heat and have some fun with the kids with these cheap (or FREE!) Fort Worth area summer movie series.
There are lots of family friendly movies to choose from including Charlotte’s Web, Wallace and Gromit, Ice Age, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and many more! Following is a roundup of local kids movies series to check out:

:: HARKINS SUMMER MOVIE FUN
Harkins Theatres in Southlake is bringing back its 10-week Summer Movie Fun Program, Monday Through Friday, from June 7 through August 13, 9:45AM. It’s as low as 50 cents a movie ($5 for 10 movies or $2 for individual tickets). Find details and a list of scheduled movies at harkinstheatres.com.

:: REGAL THEATRES
Regal theatres is offering nine weeks (June 8 to August 4) of fun-filled movies for kids and parents, and best of all it’s FREE! Selected movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets are available at the box office on the day of the show and are first-come, first-served seating. In Fort Worth, you’ll find the Family Free Festival at: Fossil Creek Stadium 11 and Eastchase Stadium 9. For listings in Dallas, click here.

Tip: I have heard from several moms that this movie series gets crowded since it is free & first come, first served. You will want to get there early to avoid disappointment or go with one of the other low-cost options if you don’t like the uncertainty of getting into the show.

:: STUDIO MOVIE GRILL
Studio Movie Grill’s Summer Children’s Series will run from June 7 through Aug. 19. Children’s tickets are $1 and adults’ are $2 at the theaters in Arlington, Dallas, Lewisville and Plano. In addition, the theater will continue its occasional free screenings for kids with special needs, sponsored by Variety the Children’s Charity. Check www.studiomoviegrill.com (click on “Family Fun” at the bottom) for dates and details.

Happy last days of school!

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New Favorite: Baked Balsamic Chicken

Posted on May 20, 2010 | 1 comment

A couple of months ago I discovered a “no-fail” recipe for baked chicken. This easy recipe has consistently provided the most moist and flavorful baked chicken and is my new “go-to” for all recipes that start with a base of cooked chicken.

The recipe is perfect as is (served right out of the oven with the balsamic sauce), but we also like the chicken without the sauce, served cold and chopped up on a green salad. It would be great for chicken salad and sandwich wraps, too. I double the recipe and freeze the extra chicken for quick and easy meals.

Baked Balsamic Chicken

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, minced, or ½ teaspoon dried

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

4-6 tablespoons white wine (optional)

1. Remove excess fat from chicken and rinse the chicken. Combine the rosemary, garlic, pepper, and salt in a small bowl and mix well. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, and rub each piece of chicken with the spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray a heavy roasting pan or iron skillet with cooking spray. Place the chicken in the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken over. If the drippings begin to stick to the pan, stir in 3-4 tablespoons water or white wine (if using).

3. Bake until a thermometer inserted in the thickest portion of the meat registers 160°F and the juices run clear (about 10 more minutes).

4. If the pan is dry, stir in another 1-2 tablespoons of water or white wine to loosen the drippings. Drizzle the vinegar over the chicken in the pan.

5. Transfer the chicken to plates. Stir the liquid in the pan and drizzle over the chicken.

To freeze extra chicken: Eliminate steps 4 & 5. Place chicken on a wax paper lined cookie sheet, so that the chicken is not touching. Freeze for 2 hours (or until outside feels frozen) and then transfer to a freezer safe bag or container.

Do you have a favorite summertime recipe? We would love to know about it so we can share with our fellow readers and cooks. Share your recipe in the comments section (or email us).

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2 Years for the Price of 1 Magazine Subscriptions & Great Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on May 19, 2010 | Leave a comment

We rarely post magazine deals, but we found Amazon’s long list of
magazine subscriptions are so deeply discounted with some of the
best prices we’ve seen in a while ~ definitely worth passing along.

There are a lot of great titles to choose from, including many that would
make great Father’s Day gifts for that hard-to-buy-for dad! And, if you
already subscribe, you can use the offer to extend your subscription.

Go here to see Amazon’s full list of Buy 2 years for the price of 1
subscriptions. Below is a small sample of some of the bargains
you will find:

Home & Garden Interests

Veranda (2-year), $15
Southern Living (2-year), $19.97
Country Living (2-year), $18
Good Housekeeping (2-year), $10
Ladies Home Journal (1-year), $7
Town & Country (2-year), $10

Special Interests (Great for Dad’s Day!)

Magazines for the Family

Disney Family Fun (1-year), $9.95 (On sale separately and a great idea generator for frugal family summer time fun).
National Geographic (1-year), $15

Savings Tip: Bundle your purchases. If you have any other shopping to do with Amazon, magazine purchases will work as a great filler to get the FREE Shipping from Amazon when you spend $25 or more.

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REMINDER: FREE Monthly Jazz Series on Thursday (5/20), featuring Jay Clayton Quartet.

Posted on May 18, 2010 | Leave a comment

:: All Jazzed Up and Someplace to Go
If you are a jazz fan, then you will want to check out Fort Worth’s 2010 Third Thursday Jazz Series, sponsored by the Central Library and the City of Fort Worth. This concert series features an outstanding list of nationally and locally known talent and is FREE and open to the public.

:: Internationally known Jay Clayton will be featured Thursday.
This month’s Thursday (May 20) lineup includes vocalist Jay Clayton, a favorite of the New York and European jazz scenes. Jay Clayton has performed at New York’s Lincoln Center and the Montmartre Jazz Festival in Paris, France.

:: Details, details
What: For more information about the jazz series, call 817-871-7705
or visit the Fort Worth Central Library website .
When: Thursday, May 20, 6:30pm. See monthly lineup below for
additional monthly concert dates.
Where: In the Gallery of the Fort Worth Central Library. You can
park on the street or in the 3rd St. & Taylor Parking Garage. The parking
garage is FREE after 6:00pm or if you go earlier, have your parking ticket
validated at the Central Library for up to 2.5 hours on weekdays.
Cost: FREE, no ticket required.

:: Third Thursday Jazz Series Monthly Lineup

May 20: Jay Clayton sings silky smooth jazz standards.

June 17: Joe Carter Quartet will feature the music of Thelonious Monk.

July 15: Mack Goldsbury Quartet celebrates the sound of the tenor sax.

Aug. 19: Bruton & Price Swingmasters plays The Blue Side of Jazz.

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Frugal & Fun Ft. Worth Weekend Events (May 14-15 Edition) ~ Baseball, Big Band Music, Bueller (Ferris Bueller that is), and More!

Posted on May 14, 2010 | 1 comment

ABOUT THE FRUGAL & FUN FORT WORTH WEEKEND EDITION ~
Fridays, we post ideas for FREE (or almost free) weekend entertainment
for you and your family. This weekend’s tips include:

• FREE Downtown Burnett Park Family Event
• FREE Movie in the Park ~ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
• Fort Worth Cats Season Opening Events
• FREE Casey James American Idol Concert & Parade
• Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s – Herb Society Festival

:: FREE ~ Burnett Park Grand Opening Activities
Friday-Saturday ~ May 14-15, 2010

Bring the family for a weekend full of fun activities at the re-opening Celebration
of Burnett Park (more widely known as the downtown park with the giant man
cutout sculpture).

Weekend event highlights:

Friday, 8:30pm ~ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off movies under the sky.
Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm ~ Kid’s Party in the Park with face
painting, live entertainment, make & take pottery, interactive buskers
from the Science & History Museum, FW Nature Center reptiles, obstacle
course and much more!
Saturday, 6:30PM-10:00PM ~ Big Band Concert featuring Big
Daddy Alright and a Frank Sinatra Tribute Show with Ricki Derek
and his 16-piece band.
Food will be available to purchase, including Kincaid’s burgers on
Saturday (now that is Fort Worth bliss!).

Details, details
What: For more details about the newly renovated Burnett park, along with
a schedule of weekend events & activities, click here.
Where: Burnett Park ~ 7th St. Downtown. Click here for parking options.
When: Friday and Saturday, May 14-15. See hourly schedule, here.
Cost: FREE (food is extra)

:: Casey James, American Idol Welcome Home Parade
Friday, May 14, 2010

Kudos go out to local home town American Idol favorite, Casey James, for
making it to the top 3 this week! To celebrate, Casey has a whole day of
meet and greet and other publicity activities around town that will
culminate with a late afternoon welcome home parade and performance
in the Fort Worth Stockyards.

Details, details
What: For more information about Casey’s visit home, click here.
When: Friday, May 14, 4:00PM
Where: At the Fort Worth Stockyards ~ 130 East Exchange Ave.
For directions, click here.
Cost: FREE

:: Fort Worth Cats Baseball, Season Opening & Fireworks
Friday, May 14, 2010

The 2010 Fort Worth Cats baseball season gets underway tonight as they
take on Shreveport-Bossier. There will be an abundance of Opening Day
festivities, including:

Guests of honor ~ National Baseball Hall of Famer, Ferguson Jenkins
and former National League MVP Maury Wills
Military flyover before the game
Fireworks show after the Cats beat Shreveport-Bossier

Details, details
What: For more information, click here.
When: Friday, May 14, 7:00 PM
Where: LaGrave Field, 301 NE 6th Street. For directions, click here.
Cost: $4-$14, Go here for tickets.

:: Fort Worth Botanic Garden ~ Herb Society Festival
Saturday, May 15, 2010

Botanic Gardens

Enjoy the beauty of the FW Botanic Gardens while learning something new
at the 25th Annual Fort Worth Herb Society Festival. This educational event
and sale will feature classes by meteorologist Rebecca Miller, Judy Barrett
(publisher of Homegrown Magazine), and Ann McCormick (author and
columnist for The Herb Quarterly). Other activities include a silent auction
and festival store.

Details, details
What: For more information, click here. Box Lunches from the
    Blue Bonnet Bakery will be available for purchase in limited supplies.
When: Saturday, May 15, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
    Festival events will take place in the Deborah Beggs Moncrief Garden
    Center, close to the main entrance to the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens.
    For directions to the gardens and other details, click here.
Cost: $2

Have a wonderful (and hopefully not TOO wet & rainy) weekend!

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