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LIFESTYLE LETTER
JUNE 2019 PUBLISHER
Jane Krzysiak | jane.krzysiak@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Stephanie Hasbrouck | stephanie.hasbrouck@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Stephanie Hasbrouck, Jane Krzysiak
A Nod to the Gents
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Robert Ray Photography, Blackall Photography
OK, GENTLEMEN. You’ve waited patiently for your turn. Last month, we brought you our Ladies issue—it is ladies first, after all—and this month, we present our “Gents” issue, celebrating all things masculine. Of course, there’s Father’s Day on June 16—we hope you enjoy your weekend with a great round of golf, an amazing camping trip or whatever tickles your fancy. This month at Cross Timbers Lifestyle, we’re excited to shine a light on five men of influence who are impacting our community daily. These gentlemen are diverse, witty and intelligent—and they were fun to hang out with for the afternoon at local gem State Draft House & Craft Kitchen. We’ll also delve into why it’s healthy to have a hobby, so pick that basketball back up or commit to tracking down your family crest. Not every hour should be spent driving to kids’ sports activities or working.
CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
Parker Square’s Back-N-Time Barber Shop offers a nod to nostalgia while delivering
CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry
current haircuts. We love this family-owned shop and how they are providing a
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore
father/son experience that can’t be beat. An older father/son duo might plan to
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
make their next stop Witherspoon Distillery in Lewisville, where we are treated to
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
their take on a new Old-Fashioned. Meanwhile, Honey Dudes show up weekly and get things done for elderly, widows and military spouses around town. This Trietsch Memorial United Methodist service
EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell
opportunity will warm your heart. We hope you enjoy the offerings of June and give the men in your life their due!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2019
FEATURES 14 Hobby Time Hobbies Can Deliver Health Benefits while Providing Enjoyment
16 Traveling Back-N-Time Barbershop Offers Nostalgic Charm and Family-Friendly Atmosphere
18 Men of Influence Meet Five Local Men who are Working to Better our Community
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24 Honey Dudes Local Church Members Lend a Helping Hand to Those in Need
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Healthy Lifestyle
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Locally Owned
24 Giving Back 28 Trend Setter 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Hot Spot
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Swimarathon to End Polio Now Raises More than $10,000 Community members and swimmers from Flower Mound, Hebron, Lewisville and Marcus High School's swim teams recently participated in the Rotary Club of Flower Mound’s memorable Swimarathon to End Polio Now. The group raised more than $10,000 and swam a total of 2,254 laps with Flower Mound High School swim team claiming the Swimarathon trophy for the most laps. PHOTOGRAPHY LEWISVILLE ISD
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Fifth Annual Boots & Blessings Gala Benefiting Ally’s Wish The Fifth Annual Boots & Blessings Gala took place on Saturday, April 6, at Austin Ranch to benefit Ally’s Wish. The Flower Mound-based organization grants wishes to mothers battling terminal illnesses so they may create lasting memories with their loved ones. TV personality Scott Murray served as emcee, and guests enjoyed barbecue dinner, a lively auction and dancing. PHOTOGRAPHY BOB MANZANO
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AROUND TOWN Dr. Kevin Rogers said. “I am confident students and staff will continue to thrive under the leadership of these new principals.”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAC! Join the town of Flower Mound Parks and Recreation Division to celebrate the CAC’s 11th birthday from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the CAC. The event will include snacks, special prizes, giveaways and much more. Members may also bring a friend for free all day to enjoy the celebration. No registration is required.
MSU – TEXAS FLOWER MOUND CELEBRATES ONE YEAR MSU – Texas Flower Mound is coming up on its first year of being open. Currently, there are
LISD NAMED BEST COMMUNITY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION For the 15th time, Lewisville ISD has received a “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
250 students enrolled, and projections look to
"LISD is fortunate to employ a dedicated team
a fall enrollment of approximately 300 students.
of outstanding music educators. All LISD Fine Arts
Bachelor’s and master’s degrees are offered in
programs provide invaluable learning opportuni-
areas such as nursing, education, human resources,
ties and help enhance and enrich the LISD stu-
sports administration, special education and
dent experience," LISD Director of Fine Arts
more. Classes are offered online or blended for-
Amanda Drinkwater said.
mats—perfect for the working adult! For more information, visit MSUTexas.edu/flowermound.
FLOWER MOUND NAMED SAFEST CITY IN TEXAS Flower Mound has been named the No. 1 safest city in Texas according to a study by SafeHome, a research organization that evaluates home security products and services. Researchers ranked the 65
LISD joins 623 school districts across the country—68 in Texas—in earning the national award. This designation, awarded by the NAMM Foundation, is given to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music education to all students.
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the Fort Wildflower community-built playground.
LISD APPOINTS THREE NEW PRINCIPALS
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Lewisville ISD recently announced the appoint-
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ments of three new principals for the 2019-2020
(Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). For more
school year: Kyndra Tyler, Lewisville High School
information, call 972.874.6300.
Killough; Vanesa Asbun, Lakeland Elementary; and Virginia Gwyn, Lillie J. Jackson Early Childhood Center. The three candidates were approved at the
We are always accepting submissions for announce-
April 15 Board of Trustees meeting.
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
ARTICLE JANE KRZYSIAK
MY HUSBAND HAS ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS HOBBIES. When I met him, there was the model airplane phase, followed by the micro-brewing stint in his closet. In our early marriage, he played roller hockey weekly with guys 10 years his junior. Fly fishing came a little later and offered the dual pleasure of spending time in majestic places and carefully studying the art of tying his own flies, a gift he is passing on to our boys. And while I’ve teased him over the years about his many interests, I’ve always been a little envious of his ability to “shut down” the robotic treadmill of daily life. According to the book Psychological Benefits of Leisure Participation by Howard E.A. Tinsley, “Participating in leisure activities contributes to your physical and mental health and overall life satisfaction. You’re healthier, happier and more cheerful. You enjoy life more.” Tinsley’s observations are based on 15 years of research and more than 4,000 interviews. Hobbies relieve stress, develop confidence and can help you forge new social relationships. So, reject the mindset that you simply don’t have time for a hobby. Challenge yourself to pick back up an old favorite or pursue a new passion. You’ll be glad you did.
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HOBBIES CAN DELIVER HEALTH BENEFITS WHILE PROVIDING ENJOYMENT
HOBBY TIME
NUMBER ONE Commit to carving out time for a hobby. Start slowly so you don’t become overwhelmed. A weekly commitment is a good idea. Now put it on the calendar, and stick to it!
NUMBER T WO Choose a hobby that will bring you joy, relaxation or confidence. It may be picking up an old favorite or trying something completely new, but weigh the benefits of what you hope to gain.
NUMBER THREE Consider branching out into new social circles. Even if your hobby is a solitary pursuit, there are often local enthusiasts or groups to meet up with.
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LOCALLY OWNED
ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY
TRAVELING BACK-N-TIME BARBERSHOP OFFERS NOSTALGIC CHARM AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
SITUATED IN PARKER SQUARE AMONG
Flower Mound and one in Keller—both filled with his impressive
THE MODERN-DAY HUSTLE AND BUS-
collection of barbershop memorabilia.
TLE OF FLOWER MOUND IS THE TIME CAPSULE KNOWN AS BACK-N-TIME
“We do haircuts, shaves and shoe shines,” he says. “We are one of the very few shops that still does straight razor shaves.”
BARBER SHOP, WHERE CUSTOMERS
Ace says many fathers bring their sons in for an old-fashioned
GATHER EACH DAY FOR A HAIRCUT,
haircut experience. The shop has an antique icebox filled with com-
SHAVE AND A DOSE OF NOSTALGIA.
plimentary sodas and juices. And children enjoy free snacks.
“Everything in here is from the 1880s to the 1930s,” says owner Ace Polson Jr. “It’s like you stepped back in time.” What began as a collection of barbershop memorabilia has become a dedicated profession for Ace and his son, Trace, who manages the Flower Mound shop. “I’ve been collecting barbershop items for years,” Ace says, adding that he began with a single one-station back bar and a barber chair. “The next thing I knew, we had eight barber chairs in our living room.” Ace formerly worked in sales and management, but when he began having health problems, he decided to retire from his career and pursue something fulfilling but less stressful. “So I went to barber school at the age of 53,” he says.
“That’s one reason kids love us,” Ace says. The friendly atmosphere keeps customers coming back. Ace says 99 percent of all customers are repeat customers. “You come in once, and you’ll be back,” he says. Dawn Dorminy-Hurst, a barber and longtime friend of the Polsons, says customers appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere. “We want Back-N-Time to not only be a place where people get a great haircut and shave, but they also feel they are part of the family.” As with Ace, barbering is Dawn’s second career. Before becoming a barber, she was a stand-up comedian for 10 years. “Then I decided to have babies and become normal, and being a barber is about as normal as it gets,” she says. “Back-N-Time is a blessing to me. There are no greater humans to work for.” She says Back-N-Time also is a blessing to the community. Though the barbershop has a traditional, nostalgic feel, Dawn says the barbers are well-versed in all of the latest hairstyles. “Though everything here has the ‘back-in-time’ feel, we stay on top of all of the cutting-edge styles for the young ones,” she says.
He opened his first shop after graduating and now owns two barber shops—one in
“We are one of the very few places in town where you can get a traditional flat top. We give everything from flat tops to mohawks.”
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“WE WANT BACK-N-TIME TO NOT ONLY BE A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE GET A GREAT HAIRCUT AND SHAVE, BUT THEY ALSO FEEL THEY ARE PART OF THE FAMILY.”
For more information about Back-N-Time, visit Facebook.com/backntimebarbershop.
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ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY
Men of Influence MEET FIVE LOCAL MEN WHO ARE WORKING TO BETTER OUR COMMUNITY
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R y a n S c h r o e r S en io r V ic e Pr es id en t, A m er ic a n N at ion a l B a n k & T r u s t in Flo w er M o u n d Ch a ir m a n , Flo w er M o u n d C h a m ber o f C o m m er c e
As senior vice president of American
centers, quality education and recreation creates
National Bank & Trust in Flower Mound, Ryan
a wonderful sense of place. We are blessed to be
Schroer focuses on commercial lending, help-
a part of a community that serves and promotes
ing local businesses flourish. Ryan also is
the success of one another.
an active member of the community. He is chairman of the Flower Mound Chamber of
WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR
Commerce; vice chairman of the Crossroads
SOMEONE WANTING TO BECOME MORE
Bible Church deacon board; and chair-
INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY?
man-elect of Pediplace, a not-for-profit clinic
Enroll in Leadership Flower Mound. Leadership
that provides health care to children with lim-
Flower Mound is a program through the Flower
ited access to primary care.
Mound Chamber of Commerce that allows participants to survey many ways to get involved in
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING
our community. Highlighting service opportu-
AND WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY?
nities in government, education and nonprofit
Our town is an exceptional place to raise a fam-
sectors, the Leadership program allows partici-
ily and boasts a thriving business community to
pants to gain perspective on how civic functions
boot. The combination of access to employment
integrate to provide the quality of life we enjoy.
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MEN OF INFLUENCE
(CON TI N U ED)
Mayor Steve Dixon is a native North Texan who has lived in Flower Mound with his wife, Amanda, since 2000. The couple has two daughters, Amber and Lauren, who both attend the University of Arkansas. Steve also is a mortgage loan officer with American National Bank & Trust in Flower Mound. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING AND WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY? Flower Mound is a great place to live, work and raise a family. We
S t e v e D i x o n
enjoy the close community feel and the diversity of things to do and places to go. Flower Mound is uniquely located in DFW, and once you arrive in town, you know it’s something special. WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY? For someone who wants to get involved in the community, there are many opportunities. My advice would be to introduce yourself and express your willingness and desire to help. Past this first-step introduction, be consistent and show up to help and meet others who also
M ay or , Flo w er M o un d
want to help and be involved. People can quickly see someone who really wants to be involved and help. Once these few steps are taken, the opportunities to get more involved will be very evident.
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D e n n i s J e n k i n s O w n er a n d Pr es iden t, A BC H o m e a n d C o m m er c i a l S er v ic es o f DF W
Dennis and his wife, Jennifer, have lived in the area for
another community in the DFW area that suits us better,
more than 25 years. The couple has two children, Marsha and
and I have seen virtually all of them in my line of work. I am
Russell. Dennis owns ABC Home and Commercial Services
blessed to work with a fantastic staff of people who bless our
of DFW and also is an active member of the community. In
customers every day with good service and smiles and warm
2000, he and Jennifer began the Anteater Advocates pro-
personalities. Providing them a place to work where they can
gram, offering pest control services to charitable organiza-
also give back pays more dividends than I can measure.
tions free of charge. His staff also participates in monthly volunteer opportunities, including CCA in Lewisville. The
WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR
couple’s donations to various charitable organizations
SOMEONE WANTING TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED
throughout the Metroplex totals $300,000 per year.
IN THE COMMUNITY?
“As our business grows, so does that number,” Dennis says.
My advice to someone wanting to get involved in our community is simple: just do it! Whether your impact is in the way of
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING AND
running for office or public service or coaching youth or work-
WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY?
ing to support behind the scenes, I promise you will never go
The community has been our home for a long time. We have raised our kids here and will retire here. There is not
wrong by serving. I feel that God has blessed my family, and it is our hope to be a blessing to others.
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MEN OF INFLUENCE
(CON TI N U ED)
During his 15-year tenure at Downing Middle School, Drew Libby’s seventh and eighth grade teams have won 10 basketball championships and 15 football district championships. He has become a role model to all of his students. In addition to coaching, he teaches physical education. Drew and his wife, Jamie, have two daughters, Taya and Lana, who both attend Bridlewood Elementary. In his spare time, Drew helps coach his daughter’s softball, basketball and soccer teams. He and Jamie also serve and teach Sunday school at Bridgeway church. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING AND WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY? Downing was my first job out of college, and I instantly fell in love with the kids and families from this area. The kids that I coach and teach have always been very hardworking and respectful, which is a testament to their upbringing. I love how the community comes together when a family deals with a tragedy or is struggling. The community works together very well to help each other out, which makes it a very tight-knit community. I also love how we get to benefit from a top-notch public school system in our community. I get to see it firsthand every day at work, and it excites me that my girls get the opportunity to go through a system like this. WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY? I think volunteering to help coach a youth sports team is a great way to get involved. We have great programs in our community that offer different sports for our youth. I have seen the impact some of these volunteer coaches have had on my daughters, and I am grateful for that. I know as a coach myself how big of a role we can play in helping our youth mature and grow in the right ways. I also think volunteering and serving at your church is another great way to get involved in our com-
D r e w L i b b y
munity. Church has so many opportunities and ways for you to get involved and help, and I think by doing these things, you will help others, and it will also reward you and your family. 22
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Bo y s At h l e t ic C o o r d in at o r , D o w n in g Mid d l e S c h o o l
Jason Walter is the executive director of the Cross
WHAT IS YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE
Timbers Family YMCA. He has lived in the Flower
FOR SOMEONE WANTING TO BECOME MORE
Mound area since 1987. He recently was named the
INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY?
Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the
A good place to start is getting involved with local
Year in recognition of his work in the community. He
nonprofit groups like the YMCA. Get plugged into
serves as the president of the Flower Mound Rotary
your church and school. Check out the local Chamber
Club and is a board member of the Flower Mound
of Commerce. Both the Flower Mound Chamber
Chamber of Commerce. Jason and his wife, Jill, have
of Commerce and the Lewisville Area Chamber of
two children, Avery and Blake. Jason coaches his
Commerce are great resources for our local busi-
son’s basketball team and assists with his baseball
nesses and the residents. There is something for
team. He and his family attend Valley Creek Church.
everyone in our community, and there is not a reason to not get involved. Serving locally is not only good for
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT LIVING
the community but is also good for you.
AND WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY? This is where I grew up, and my own family is able to participate and volunteer at my Y and other community events. Also, in my role at the YMCA, I have the opportunity to work with many community leaders. Their support of the YMCA’s mission and passion for our area is second to none. We are truly blessed to call the "Flower Plex" home. The people and businesses in and around Flower Mound can’t be beat, and I am proud to be a part of this community.
J a s o n W a lt e r E x ec u t i v e D ir ec t or , C r o s s T im b er s Fa m ily Y M C A
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GIVING BACK
honey dudes LOCAL CHURCH MEMBERS LEND A HELPING HAND TO THOSE IN NEED ARTICLE STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT RAY PHOTOGRAPHY
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TRIETSCH MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH’S HONEY DUDES PROGRAM OFFERS MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT TO LOCAL WIDOWS, SINGLE MOTHERS, MILITARY WIVES AND ELDERLY RESIDENTS. Armed with their “honey-do” list, a minimum of two members of the group offer help weekly to those in the community who need an extra hand. “Whatever two guys can knock out in an hour or an hour and a half, that’s what we do,” says Kevin Cummings, Honey Dudes’ founder. Though their mission is simple, their work has greatly affected the community and the Honey Dudes themselves.
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Kevin says the idea behind the program originated from the Bible verse James: 1:27: “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” “We base everything we do around it,” he says. Honey Dudes consists of 60 men of all ages and denominations in the community. Though organized by Trietsch, members of Valley Creek, Fellowship, Rock Pointe and The Village participate in the program. Kevin recalls one of the most memorable moments he has experienced through Honey Dudes was receiving a call from someone who requested the Honey Dudes do yard work for a local retired pastor. “He was too embarrassed to call himself,” Kevin says. Kevin happily accepted the challenge. When the group arrived at the site, Kevin says the front yard was fine. The pastor had been working hard to keep up
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appearances for the neighborhood. However, health problems prohibited him from being able to maintain the rest of his yard. “His backyard was a jungle,” Kevin says. What resonated most with Kevin was how closely he lived to the man. “It was two streets from where I live,” he says. “There literally are people in our own backyard who
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need our help.” Though most projects require two Honey Dudes, Kevin says oftentimes local Bible study groups or outreach groups will partner with the Honey Dudes for larger projects. Many churches in the area have begun similar programs of their own. “It’s Christian men wanting to do what the Bible tells us to do,” Kevin says, adding that many of the Honey Dudes bring their sons to work on projects. He says it’s inspiring for the young men to see their fathers acting out their faith. “They are seeing it’s not Bible study. It’s Bible doing.” Honey Dudes operates solely from monetary donations and volunteer help. To participate in the
Learn more about our program and enroll today at
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program or refer someone who needs help, contact honeydudes@tmumc.org. MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
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TRENDY CUTS
for men
THE STYLES YOU WANT + HOW TO GET THEM
TREND SETTER
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The FADE
+ hard part straight short
in between medium
thick + curly long
+
what it is There are many different types of fades, but ultimately a fade haircut is one that tapers in length the further down you go on the back and sides, meaning it isn’t trimmed to just one standard length all around. The level of fade (low, mid or high) depends on what point the shortest part of the hair begins to fade into a longer length. ASK FOR Taper fade, low fade, mid fade, high fade or skin fade
The man bun + what it is This popular style is good for many types of hair as long as you have a lot of it. You’ll need length in the front, back and sides generally long enough to at least brush your shoulders. KEEP IT CLEAN Be sure to keep your sideburns and neckline trimmed even as your hair grows out.
straight short
in between medium
thick + curly long
The quiff
+ what it is Closely related to the pompadour, the quiff haircut requires longer hair in the front and shorter hair in the back. The longer hair in the front is brushed upward and back from the forehead and away from the face. This look can be sleek and shiny for a classic look or texturized and matte for a modern take. ASK FOR Short sides and a long textured top. Be sure enough hair is left on top to brush back instead of standing straight up.
straight short
in between medium
thick + curly long
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JUNE
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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The 2019 Love to the Max Scholarship
CELEBRATE HIGHLAND VILLAGE
THE POINT AFTER NORTH CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Bridlewood Golf Club, 4000 W. Windsor
Unity Park
Celebrate the beginning of summer
Scramble will be held from 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Drive in Flower Mound. Registration
Oakmont Country Club
includes lunch, golf, a fajita dinner, a
with Celebrate Highland Village and a
The tournament will be followed by a
goody bag and a T-shirt. There also will
plethora of events. The morning events
charity auction and awards ceremony at
be a silent auction and raffle. For more
include a 1K/5K walk/run, a family fish
the Point After North in Flower Mound.
information, visit LoveToTheMax.org.
out and our Arbor Day Proclamation
Proceeds will benefit the Flower Mound
along with the giving away of Texas
Police Association and the Dallas
Native Redbud trees. That same
Defenders Football Club. The mission
evening, head back to the park for
of the Dallas Defenders Football Club is
music, food, drinks, kids activities and
to provide monetary support to families
a spectacular fireworks display. Chairs,
of fallen police officers and firefighters
blankets, bug spray, small coolers (with
who were killed in the line of duty in the
no glass containers) allowed. Please,
DFW area, to raise funds to benefit the
Join Keep Lewisville Beautiful, the
no pets or glass containers.
youth in surrounding communities of
City of Lewisville and AgriLife Water
the DFW area, and to increase commu-
University for this free Garden Secrets
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nity awareness through sports to deter
Class at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 13. Learn
youth from gangs.
how to grow and care for succulents
KID FISH
7, 14, 21, 28
info@KeepLewisvilleBeautiful.org
LAKESIDE MUSIC SERIES
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Rheudasil Park Pond
Flower Mound Parks and Recreation will host Kid Fish from 9 a.m.–noon Saturday, June 1, at Rheudasil Park
13 GARDEN SECRETS: SENSATIONAL SUCCULENTS
Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater
in your home and garden. RSVP at
The Shops at Lakeside
or call 972.538.5949.
Pond, 2401 Lake Forest Blvd. The
Check out acoustic acts performing
Rheudasil Park Pond will be stocked
in the plaza in The Shops at Lakeside
with more than 500 pounds of catfish
each Friday night. Concerts are free
for the event, which is free for youth
and open to the public. Bring blan-
This free guided nature walk for mem-
ages 16 and younger. Rod, reel and
kets or portable chairs.
bers of the special needs community
LLELA Lewisville Lake
will take place along the wide and
bait are provided, or bring your own.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29
A CHANCE TO HIKE
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level crushed-granite surface of the
FIRST FRIDAY FREE COMMUNITY YOGA
Lake, 201 E. Jones St. in Lewisville.
Cottonwood Trail from 10 a.m.–noon Saturday, June 15, at LLELA Lewisville No reservations are required.
Parker Square
ART POP-UPS IN THE PLAZA
Bring your yoga mat and enjoy free
Wayne Ferguson Plaza, Lewisville
yoga from 6–7 p.m. the first Friday
Encounter live artists creating art in
of each month on the Parker Square
various forms in Wayne Ferguson
gazebo lawn. Adventure Kids Playcare
Plaza from 6–8 p.m. every Saturday
Flower Mound will provide free out-
evening through June. Each week
door childcare for children ages 2 and
Enjoy live music, complimentary food
will feature an artist from the Visual
older. Classes are weather-permitting.
and drink, and artwork from local art-
week’s featured artists will be available on the Art Pop-Ups in the Plaza Facebook event page.
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Music City Mall Lewisville
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by Cleo’s-Creations from 2–8 p.m.
LOVE TO THE MAX SCHOLARSHIP SCRAMBLE
on the upper level, outside of Cleo’s
Bridlewood Golf Club 30
ART WALK
ists at the monthly Art Walk presented
Art League of Lewisville. Weather cancellations and updates on each
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Saturday, May 15, at Music City Mall in Lewisville. The Art Walk takes place Creations and the Community Gallery. CONTINUED >
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CUSTOM DESIGNS AND
PROFESSIONAL STYLING THAT EXPRESS BEAUTY AND FUNCTIONALITY.
19 CPR CLASS
Highland Village Fire Department
JUNE
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
The Highland Village Fire Department will conduct a CPR/
AED course from 6–9 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at the Fire Department, 1200 Highland Village Road. Class size is limited, so register early online at HighlandVillage.org.
21 DIVE-IN MOVIE CAC
Bring family, friends and floats to the CAC from 7:30–9 p.m. Friday, June 21, to enjoy Friday Movie Madness in the indoor pool. The Creature from the Black Lagoon will be shown. Activities are free with paid admission. Movie may change without notice.
27 HUMANE TOMORROW NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Bartonville Community Room
Humane Tomorrow will hold a New Volunteer Orientation from 7–8 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Bartonville Community Room, 1941 E. Jeter in Bartonville.
29 A NIGHT IN MONTE CARLO
Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater
Youth and Family Counseling is hosting a casino Night in Monte Carlo from 6:30–10 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater. Try your luck at poker, blackjack and roulette, and win some silent auction items and raffle prizes. For more information,or to purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite.com.
29 GAME OF STONES
Grapevine Convention Center
The Arlington Gem and Mineral Club’s 62nd Annual Show
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will be held from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St. The show will feature more than 25 vendors selling artisan and fine jewelry, gemstones, geodes, fossils, minerals, beads and much more.
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HOT SPOT
a new WITHERSPOON DISTILLERY CO-OWNER NATASHA DEHART SHARES AN UPDATED VERSION OF A CLASSIC COCKTAIL
old-fashioned
maple old-fashioned
+
INGREDIENTS + 1 1/2 ounces Witherspoon Whiskey – Straight Bourbon + 3 ounces apple juice + 1/2 ounce real maple syrup + Orange bitters DIRECTIONS Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add all ingredients. Shake vigorously. Strain mixture over fresh ice. Top with orange bitters. Garnish with orange wedge and cherry.
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