Winnetka Heights Chili Fest is at noon on Saturday, October 22 to help feed the folks that are planting trees during our neighborhood Reforestation Day. Bring your chili in a crock-pot to Tyler Street Methodist Church between 11:00 and 11:30 AM. You can hang around and enjoy the camaraderie or run errands and come back to pick up your crock pot at 1:00 P.M. We will have cornbread, drinks and dessert along with a few toppings like corn chips, grated cheese and chopped onions. Let me know if you want to bring a participate at haglercarolg@tx.rr.com

We will feed the hungry tree planters and crown the Master Chili Chef of Winnetka Heights!

See you there!

P. S. Be sure to send this to other potential chili cooks. The more the merrier!

Candace and Steve Bossay have agreed to open their home to the Winnetka Heights Winos on October 15 at 7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those of you that are new to Winnetka Heights to meet your neighbors.

Please rsvp in this thread if you plan on attending and if you know what varietal of wine you will be bringing, post that as well. Remember, space is limited. The wine tasting is generally limited to 24 guests, although 1 or 2 more may squeeze in. So, sign up early, as the tastings often become “fully subscribed”. Here’s how it works.

Each couple, or pair of neighbors who have teamed up, brings a bottle of wine and a bite to eat that pairs with the wine. As the night progresses, you will introduce yourselves, your wine and your food and we eat and drink one wine and one food item at a time until we are all full and happy!

What type of wine? Anything works. Winos range from aficionados to novice wine drinkers. There is no snobbery. Bring something special or something you just found at the store. While we all enjoy tasting the nice stuff, we also appreciate finding new inexpensive and accessible wines. On any given night, there is a wide range of wines, including whites, red, sparkling wines, and dessert wines.

What type of food? Again, whatever you like! While some people take the opportunity to flex their kitchen skills, it is perfectly fine to bring something store bought or simply prepared at home. Don’t let the cooking keep you away. Just have fun with it. Some tips: Bring enough for about 24 tastes. If your food requires a utensil, plate or toothpick to serve, bring what you need (don’t count on the host having enough utensils or plates). Also, don’t count on the host for any special equipment. You should be able to warm your dish in the oven or microwave, but because of the number of dishes, do not plan to cook your dish at the host’s home.

If you have any questions you can email b.a.roy@sbcglobal.net for more information or call Barbara directly at 214.942.4043. We hope to see you all on the 15th.

Your neighbors with Oak Cliff Coop Snoop are raising awareness of backyard chicken keeping while also raising money to install coops and flocks in Dallas schools.  Its members believe that a movement toward local, ethically raised food can begin in your backyard.  In 2011, Oak Cliff Coop Snoop is showcasing at least 8 urban chicken coops – all within a one mile radius!

October 22, 2011 -10am-3pm

Headquarters:
700 W. Davis St.
Dallas, TX 75208
214-948-4770

More information: http://oakcliffcoopsnoop.blogspot.com/

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Join your neighbors on Tuesday, October 4 as we recognize National Night Out, a crime and safety awareness effort that draws attention to the importance of community involvement in crime prevention.

This year, our event will also serve to dedicate our historic district plaque as we honor the efforts of our neighbors in creating the historic district in 1981.

We will gather on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. in Heights Garden, 7th and Rosemont