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2011
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Happy 100th Birthday Allen ISD- Allen Texas Although the town of Allen, Texas was established in 1872, the school system was not put into place until 1911. For more history, visit the City of Allen official website. FREE EVENT! Education is something to celebrate! There will be a 100th Birthday...
03/20/2011
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Doggy Day Out - Allen Texas Sunday, March 27, 2 - 4 p.m., Bethany Lakes/Joe Farmer Recreation Center, 1201 E. Bethany Cost: $10 Katie the much-beloved Schnauzer puppy has a party to attend! We will join other dog lovers for this special family event. Maybe even Dad will come this time...? ...
03/20/2011
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Inspired by Kristine Gingberg's post about Super Foods, I thought I would share a healthy addition to our dinner tonight. If you've read many of my posts you know that Big Guy and I enjoy a lot of spicey foods. Tonight, I planned to make beef fajitas with some homemade refried black beans. As...
03/20/2011
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My two granddaughters came to visit last night and were so excited to get dressed for school (daycare) today I couldn't resist snapping a shot. My phone doesn't take great pictures, but I think you can see the gleams of mischief in their eyes well enough. I hope your St. Patrick's Day was filled...
03/17/2011
The movie preview for Rango during the Justin Bieber movie visit promised an animated film so entertaining and great that Buzz Lightyear and the Toy Story gang better "move over!" Um....not so much! The two 3 year olds, who sat transfixed during the whole Toy Story movie, talked and played after...
03/09/2011
Truth be told, I've never heard of that date on the calendar before in my life! However, my mom gave me a "Mother's Love for Daughter" calendar this year for Christmas (really pretty neat) and today is International Women's Day. Not only that, but today also marks the 100th anniversary celebrati...
03/08/2011
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Join us for the 3rd Annual Allen Eagle Run! All proceeds benefit teacher/staff scholarships through the Foundation For Allen Schools, Allen ISD campuses and campus PTA's, and the student scholarship fund of the Allen Council of PTA's. Date: Saturday, March 5th Time: Registration begins at 7:00a...
03/04/2011
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Hike the Heard - For Your Community! The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary and Volunteer McKinney Center, along with dozens of charities are hosting a unique event. It's not a race or a walk, but rather an enjoyable hike at your own pace along the Heard's scenic nature trai...
03/03/2011