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It’s October and that means family fun, fall festivals and leaves (we hope), football and food. This month in Local Experiences we highlight our Top Five Foodie Establishments around town that we are loving right now. Have you tried them all? No? Well, get on it! We are so fortunate to live in a beautiful community that has so many top-notch restaurants. In “California Dreamin’,” Editor Stephanie Hasbrouck catches up with her foodie friend and writer Aimee Jackson as she explores California wine country. I’m ready to book my trip! But if you want to stick closer to home, think about “Hotel Vin,” Grapevine's award-winning boutique hotel that is the perfect foodie getaway. During October we are in the thick of football season and that often means watch parties with family and friends or tailgating before the big game. “Host Your Own Football Tailgate Party,” offers an Americana twist that will have you thinking outside the box this season. “A Space to Grow,” showcases local realtor extraordinaire and Bartonville resident, Vanessa Van Trease’s bounty and lessons from her garden. The healing properties of working in the soil with our hands cannot be underestimated. “Foodie Gift Guide,” provides inspiration for those hard-to-buy hostess gifts or early holiday ideas for the foodie in your life. Foodie dice is a thing, y’all! Check it out. We hope you are enjoying the fall season with the ones you love and hold dear.

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inside the issue The Food & Drink Issue

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Grapevine’s Award-Winning Boutique Hotel Is The Perfect Foodie Getaway

22 California Dreamin’

Our Foodie Friends Aimee and Terry Jackson Explore California Wine Country

30 A Space to Grow

Vanessa Van Trease Shares the Bounty & Lessons of Her Garden

42 Foodie Gift Guide

We’ve Rounded Up Our Favorite Culinary Gifts for Friends, Family & Foodies

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Dr. Messina & Associates Opens New Flower Mound Office

Medical City Lewisville Honored for Obstetrics Excellence

Dr. Messina & Associates Cognitive Behavior Therapy & Psychiatric Services recently opened its new Flower Mound location at 1011 Surrey Lane, Suite 16. Dr. Messina & Associates employs a team of clinical psychologists, psychiatrists and counselors that offer comprehensive, individualized and compassionate care to patients with a variety of needs. For more information, visit DrMessina.com.

Medical City Lewisville is a five-star recipient of the 2022 Ob-Gyn Awards by Healthgrades, a leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. This is the eighth consecutive year Medical City Lewisville has received the five-star awards in the C-Section Delivery and Vaginal Delivery categories. This rating indicates Medical City Lewisville’s clinical outcomes are statistically significantly better than expected and places the hospital among the national leaders in labor and delivery.

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LISD Earns Top Ranking Each year, Forbes releases a list of top employers in the state, and LISD once again has been ranked No. 1 for DFWarea school districts and the No. 2 district in the state of Texas. In April, the LISD Board of Trustees approved pay raises for all 6,500 employees, and LISD continues to develop new ways to appreciate teachers and staff. “We have the best staff here at LISD,” says Superintendent Dr. Lori Rapp. “The key is to make sure we remind them of that every chance we get.” Photography Lewisville ISD

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Flower Mound Seeks Outstanding Citizenship Award Nominations

Madison Reed Opens in The Shops at Highland Village

Dirty Cajun Seafood Kitchen Opens in Flower Mound

The Town of Flower Mound is seeking nominations for the 2022 Outstanding Citizenship Award. Nominees must be a Flower Mound resident or group and must display two of the following criteria: • Strive to make a positive impact in the community • Enhance the Flower Mound community and the lives of its citizens • Address or fulfill a community need or concern Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Nov. 4. Pick up nomination forms at Town Hall or visit flower-nound.com/ outstandingcitizen.

Madison Reed recently opened in The Shops at Highland Village. The salon’s professionals support clients through their hair color experience, helping them find their perfect shade. The location will feature color, gloss, highlights and blow-out services. For more information, visit madison-reed.com.

Dirty Cajun Seafood Kitchen has opened at 1913 Justin Road, Suite 101, in the Shops of Flower Mound. The New Orleans-inspired restaurant offers a variety of seafood and freshwater delicacies – even fried gator. The menu also includes spicy jambalaya, crawfish cornbread, fried seafood basket combos, crab legs and much more. For more information, visit dirtycajun.com. Photography Town of Flower Mound

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

Fall is here, and we are ready for a foodie experience to usher in the new season. We are sharing some of the best spots around town with great atmosphere, seasonal menus and an elevated experience. These are just a small sampling of amazing venues in our area. Treat your taste buds this month and get out and experience what our area has to offer.

St ylish & Upscale Foodie Establishments R USTICO WOOD FIR ED GR ILL & WINE BAR : Rustico offers wood-fired cui-

sine with global influences in a refined, yet rustic industrial setting. Enjoy local artisan meats, organic produce, artisan-style cocktails and an extensive wine list. 3701 Justin Road, #150, Flower Mound HILLSIDE FINE GR ILL: Hillside Fine Grill offers a fine-dining experience in a casual, upscale atmosphere. Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, an extensive wine list, seafood, steaks and shareable plates. 3140 FM 407, Highland Village BISTECCA: Executive Chef Morris Salerno draws from his rich family heritage to serve up new American cuisine with an Italian touch. Enjoy decadent pastas, seafood, lamb veal and high-quality steaks. 2300 Highland Village Road, Highland Village PR IME FAR M TO TABLE: Prime features local and sustainable ingredients for the ultimate farm-to-table experience. Healthy options include dishes that are vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, keto, Whole 30 and more. 5810 Long Prairie Road, #200, Flower Mound SCOUT: Scout is a casual, fun destination for great food, happy hours, sports, classic arcade & board games, live entertainment and more. 4110 River Walk Drive, Flower Mound Hillside Fine Grill

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HOTEL VIN Grapevine’s Award-Winning Boutique Hotel Is The Perfect Foodie Getaway ARTICLE BY STEPHANIE HASBROUCK PHOTOGRAPHY BY HOTEL VIN, MONIKA NORMAND CREATIVE

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On the corner of historic Main Street and Dallas Road in Grapevine sits an unexpected treasure – the incomparable Hotel Vin, Autograph Collection. Located in the heart of historic Grapevine, the stunning 120room boutique hotel pays homage to the history of the region with its thoughtful design and boasts an impressive culinary and wine program. Last year, Hotel Vin was named a Reader’s Choice Winner by Condé Nast Traveler – a high honor for which the hotel has been nominated again this year. And it’s no wonder, as some of the most alluring aspects of Hotel Vin are its unique style and collection of exquisite dining and cocktail venues.

BACCHUS KITCHEN + BAR Named for the Roman God of wine, Bacchus Kitchen + Bar is an all-day dining venue inside Hotel Vin showcasing

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Euro-Mediterranean flavors, along with nods to Texas. Bacchus Kitchen + Bar also boasts an extensive menu of wine, spirits, hand-crafted cocktails and craft beer options.

RIOJA ROOFTOP TERRACE The Rioja Rooftop Terrace offers Spanish-inspired beverages and tapas-style shareable plates. Open on Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant is situated on the fourth floor and is the ideal setting for a cocktail, romantic night out or social gatherings.

and hand-crafted specialty foods. The eclectic space also includes two bars – the Main Bar, which is the centerpiece of the food hall, and Third Rail, an intimate setting for enjoying libations and live music.

MAGNUM Mysteriously tucked behind a secret telephone-booth entrance, Magnum is an intimate speakeasy within Hotel Vin. The bar features a rotating seasonal cocktail list and highly sought-after spirits. This hidden gem is the perfect spot to enjoy a nightcap.

HARVEST HALL Connected to Hotel Vin is Harvest Hall, a European-inspired food hall and entertainment venue that features Main Line Coffee Bar and six chef-driven kitchens. Enjoy a wealth of high-quality

For more information on Hotel Vin and upcoming events and promotions, visit hotelvin.com.

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One of America’s stunning treasures is California wine country, with its rolling hills perfectly lined with rows of grapevines. It truly is a site to behold. This past summer, my dear friend, Aimee Jackson, and her husband, Terry, enjoyed an extended vacation through California and visited wine country. Because Aimee is a brilliant cook, wine enthusiast and writer, I asked her to share her trip with our readers so that we could visit wine country vicariously through her words.

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. I am Aimee Jackson, aka, “Not the Perfect Cook.” I spent years as a food, wine and travel writer, and five years on Nashville’s NBC affiliate, WSMV, appearing three times a week. I self-published four cookbooks, but am now more of a faith-based writer. (You can take the girl out of the food and wine world, but you can’t ever take the food and wine world out of the girl.) I am currently working on a book titled When Love Shows Up. One of the ways I believe we can bring change to the hurting world around us is the things we do when love shows up. For me, it’s feeding people and sharing our favorite wines with them.

THIS PAST SUMMER YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND EMBARKED ON A DREAM TRIP TO CALIFORNIA. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO TAKE THE TRIP? My husband was actually born in California, and we have been talking about making this trip for years, but let life, deadlines and other things prevent us from scheduling and taking this trip. If we all learned anything from 2020 and the dumpster fire of a year

that was, it is how precious and precarious life really is. So no more putting it off! We wanted to drive our way through California (and map out who had the cheapest fuel prices, to fill up there), so we started our trip in San Diego, driving up along the breathtakingly beautiful Pacific Coast Highway for the bulk of our trip.

WHAT SET EACH PLACE YOU VISITED APART FROM THE REST? I think one of the most incredible realizations is just how very different each region truly is. We visited wineries in Paso Robles, Napa and Healdsburg. Healdsburg is a little more than an hour north of Napa and sits at the juncture of three wine-growing regions: The Russian River Valley, the Alexander Valley and the Dry Creek Valley.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY? Expansive. Absolutely beautiful and a mustsee. The rolling hills, the meticulous vineyards, and the unique flowers growing everywhere that are just so beautiful make this such a picturesque place to visit and appreciate.

WHAT WERE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE WINERIES THAT YOU VISITED AND WHAT MADE THEM SPECIAL/UNIQUE? We visited: Jordan, Orin Swift Cellars, Justin and The Prisoner wineries.

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TELL ME ABOUT JORDAN WINERY. Visiting Jordan winery was beyond my wildest dreams. We had a wonderful guide named Hannah. Hannah took us through the history of the Jordan family, their wines and their passions. Philanthropic giving is very important to John Jordan, and learning about the many ways he has given to the community just made me love and appreciate their wines, even more. The Jordan goal is “to preserve a natural habitat and conserving resources are two tenets in our sustainability efforts.” I was so impressed; their winery runs almost entirely on solar energy, and their vineyards and winery are certified sustainable. The Jordan tour and tasting were almost like a fairy tale ... The Jordan Chateau alone is worth the visit. The Jordan family built this chateau in 1974, with the desire for their visitors to feel as if they had visited France without leaving California. (Ironically, our daughter had been in France one week prior to our visit to Jordan and had toured a couple of wineries there.) There is an emphasis on hospitality at Jordan that was such a delight for this southern girl at heart. During the tour of the grounds, we were told about the chateau and the renovations and work, but it wasn’t until we stepped inside that I felt as if I were in a movie. We were led upstairs to the library, where I could have spent days and days, just sitting and reading the books on the shelves, taking in the beauty and sipping their exceptional wines. In this room, we tasted the 2020 Chardonnay that was paired with a Pacific halibut ceviche. After this tasting, Hannah (our tour guide) explained to us that The Jordans loved the chateaus in France and the hidden doors leading to private rooms, so they built one. This secret door in the library took us to a private dining room where the most elegantly set table I have ever seen, was waiting for us. There was a plate set up for each of us with a variety of cheeses, duck prosciutto, breads, marmalade and Jordan’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil. And let me just tell you this … as a foodie, I fell in love with their EVOO. I would never want to cook with it, though, because it tastes far too good, on its own.

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WHAT WERE ORIN SWIFT AND THE PRISONER WINERIES LIKE?

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Terry and I both are big fans, I guess you could say, of Dave Phinney’s Orin Swift wines, so we were pretty eager to experience this particular tasting at the Orin Swift Cellars. The Prisoner wine, which Dave Phinney started and then later sold, was the first wine of Dave’s we discovered. Although it is under new ownership now, we visited there in order to pay homage to him, and to the wine. But it was the tasting at Orin Swift Cellars that truly excited us. We had the opportunity to taste wines that are currently sold out in stores or in limited availability. That was one of the benefits, of course, of being at a winery, is having the option to buy it directly from them, right then and there! We had four wines listed on our tasting menu, but we actually got to taste eight wines! And yes, we bought bottles of the wine sold out in stores, while we were there, and we are holding onto them for special occasions.

This trip was basically spontaneous, and we very much enjoyed the spur-of-the-moment decisions we made. However, our next trip will not be spontaneous, because we will want to schedule tours/tastings and dinner reservations in advance. While we were able to schedule tours and tastings about two weeks out, it worked in our favor that we were there during the hottest time of the year, so it wasn’t terribly crowded. I think we got lucky with the ability to make reservations where we did, but during months with nicer temperatures, I’m certain reservations are made well in advance.

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WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OUR READERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO PLAN A TRIP TO CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY? The biggest piece of advice I would give is to plan ahead. If you know some of your favorite wines are the wineries you want to visit, make reservations with them first. The popular wineries and vineyards fill up quickly, so it is important to make reservations in advance. Second, ask around and find out where your friends have visited, and what they liked and didn’t like. Two years ago, I’m not sure we had ever tried Justin wines, but a friend brought a bottle to our home, and we fell in love with it. Because of that one gift of wine, we decided to visit Justin winery. Another piece of advice is if there is a more expensive wine you would like to try, the tasting fee is really worth it. Splurge and allow yourself to learn from some of the best in the business. If there is a wine just outside of your price range, buy it anyway. Birthdays and anniversaries, job promotions, book deals, kids getting engaged, etc. are all reasons to celebrate!

OTHER THAN TOURING THE WINERIES AND VINEYARDS, WHAT WAS THE MOST MEMORABLE PART OF YOUR TRIP? Outside of visiting wine country, driving along the Pacific Coast Highway with my husband will forever be one of my favorite memories. We would stop to take pictures and just stand there together, mesmerized and speechless. The fog in the middle of the summer was surprising to me, but it is just another layer of beauty California offers. We found a town to get fuel one evening, called, “Gualala.” Gualala is located on the coast and is an hour and 45 minutes from Healdsburg. This town turned out to be a favorite stop for us! We found a place called Hotel Breakers and had just a wonderful, beautiful stay in their rooms that are more like studio apartments. Next to the hotel was their restaurant, Vue Kitchen. This was probably one of the most memorable meals we had. We sat outside next to the heaters and watched the glorious sunset. I can’t wait to go back. Follow Aimee Jackson, Not the Perfect Cook, on Facebook and @nottheperfectcook on Instagram for words of faith, food & wisdom.

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Vanessa Van Trease Shares the Bounty & Lessons of Her Garden ARTICLE BY STEPHANIE HASBROUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY BY VANESSA VAN TREASE If you ask Vanessa Van Trease where her favorite place is – she most likely will tell you it’s her own backyard. Because that is where her garden is. “The garden is my happy place,” she says with pride. Vanessa has spent hours tending her garden, which is 30 by 60 feet and includes 14 bays. And, though she admits that it requires much work, the literal fruits of her labor make it all worthwhile. She grows “everything,” including tomatoes, peppers, herbs, onions, potatoes, artichokes, eggplants, leaks, pomegranates, lettuce, okra, squash, pumpkins, flowers and much more. She says there is nothing quite like growing one’s own food.

“It’s just the freshness,” she explains. “That fresh basil -whether you’re making it into a pesto or putting it onto a piece of mozzarella with your fresh tomato from your garden. Rosemary - oh my gosh – to take sprigs of fresh rosemary and baste your steaks with the butter. It’s the best! The taste that comes out of a fresh garden is truly magnificent,” she says. But her garden is much more than just a source of fresh food. Vanessa says a garden is a place of learning and reflection, often mimicking the stages of her life. “I always say if you want to know where my mind is, look at my garden. If there’s chaos in my world, you can guarantee my garden will have chaos.” CONTINUED > OCTOB ER 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/C RO S ST I M BE R S

This past summer, the wild and wonderful sunflower patch in her garden reflected the season’s chaos. But even the chaotic spaces are beautiful and healing - both literally and figuratively. The sunflowers were planted to help purify some problematic soil. And other plants in her garden have their own medicinal qualities. “Everything has healing properties,” Vanessa reiterates. Especially the herbs in her garden. “Oregano has lots of antioxidants. My mom used to always make us oregano tea. And it’s an amazing thing for whatever ails you – especially a wicked cough,” she says. “Rosemary, thyme – everything goes back to mother earth.” Vanessa says the garden also helps heal the spirit. “It’s my spiritual haven. This is where I get with God, and this is where I connect.” In fact, Vanessa began her garden years ago, when her spirit needed healing the most. When asked what inspired her to create the space, she will say, “A broken heart.” “My husband and I had a difficult time having children. I remember telling Corey I need a garden to dig in the dirt and grow something. My mom would always tell me if I have something heavy on my heart then I need to do something creative with my hands,” Vanessa says. “Creating a beautiful garden from seeds is so rewarding. There is something about spending time in nature and cultivating.” Vanessa’s late father also inspired her to cultivate her garden. In fact, he spent many hours helping her. “He taught me so much,” she says. “He would always break up clay pots and put them at the bottom of a new pot when he was planting for various reasons. After he passed, I was reusing a few pots and replanting some plants, when I dug to the bottom and found a few of his broken pieces. I cried like a baby. Daddy is always in my garden in one way or another.” Though the thought of starting a garden may be intimidating to some, Vanessa says the rewards are well worth the challenge. “Just try it,” she says. “I have people tell me all the time, ‘I can’t do what you do. I can’t grow.’ Yeah, you can. Just start small and experiment.” The best part of growing one’s own food is knowing exactly how it was cultivated, she says. “You know what’s in the soil. You know how to treat it. You know how you water it. So you’re getting the best that you can. It’s better than the grocery store because you know where it’s coming from.”

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Vanessa’s Herb Butter Ingredients 1 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

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Instructions In a medium bowl, make compound herb butter by combining softened butter, thyme, sage, parsley, chives and rosemary, alternatively. This could also be done in a food processor. Turn out onto parchment or plastic wrap and roll into a log, 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Chill until firm or freeze for up to one month. Herb butter is great to slice off 1/8 inch and place into your hamburger patty. As the meat cooks the herb butter will melt into the patty. Delicious! Herb butter is also great to put a slice over your fish or add to fresh garlic and put over fresh bread. You can go on and on with the uses.

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HOST YOU R OW N FOOTBA LL TA ILGATE PA RT Y It’s officially fall, football and tailgating season, and you can feel the excitement in the air. Kick off your party by inviting your favorite fans over, then entertain in effortless Americana style with the latest styling tips hosted by experts Lauren Lane Culinarian and LeAnn Parker of Silvertooth Home. You’ll earn hearty cheers for your hosting skills with these charming tailgating DIY tutorials plus original recipes upstyled for a modern spin on stadium comfort food. It’s the ultimate outdoor game-day experience you can enjoy in your own backyard or anywhere you love to gather your team for the season.

Praline Pecan Crunch Snack Mix Ingredients • 8 cups brown sugar or cinnamon cereal squares • 1 cup pecan halves • 1/3 cup light corn syrup • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar • 3 tablespoons butter • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 2 cups white chocolate-covered pretzels • 1 cup salted peanuts • 2 packages of large waffle cones or paper bags

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Instructions 1. Heat oven to 250°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine cereal and pecans in pan and set aside. 2. In a 4-cup microwaveable bowl, combine corn syrup, brown sugar and butter spread. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling. 3. Stir vanilla and baking soda into mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Spread on baking sheet and cool completely; break into pieces. When cooled, add peanuts and pretzels. Makes about 10-11 cups. Store tightly covered.

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Champions for Children Gala

T HE S PEEDWAY CLUB AT TEXAS MOTO R S P E E DWAY | 6 :0 0 P M Don’t miss the premier Champions for Children Gala from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at The Speedway Club at Texas Motor Speedway. The event will benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas. For more information, visit cacnorthtexas.org/events.

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Hope Gala: An Evening with Fillies, Foals & Friends

LUCKY S PUR RAN CH | 6:30 PM New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy will hold its Hope Gala: An Evening with Fillies, Foals & Friends from 6:3011 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Lucky Spur Ranch. The event will include a mix & mingle with fillies and foals, followed by a seated dinner, live entertainment and silent auction, plus a spirited live auction and paddle raise. For tickets, visit NewHopeEquine.com.

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Fangtacular Family Campout

T WIN COVES PARK | 3:00 PM Pitch a tent at Twin Coves Park’s Fantacular Family Campout beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15. The camping event will include pumpkin patch activities, family games, a catered dinner, breakfast and late-night snacks. For more information or to register, visit flower-mound.com/specialevents.

TXFallenPD Tribute Event

DOUBLETR EE R AN CH PAR K | 8 :0 0 A M Join the Highland Village Police Department for its 14th Annual TXFallenPD Tribute Event, which will include a 5K run, police & civilian bike race, a police obstacle course and a Kid Ride with a Cop. There also will be live music, vendors, a kids' zone and food. The event benefits the Texas Police Chiefs Association Fund. Register at highlandvillage.org.

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Bronco Bash

BRIDLEWOOD ELEMEN TARY S C H O O L | 3:0 0 P M Enjoy an afternoon of family fun at Bronco Bash. Proceeds from the event benefit Bridlewood Elementary School.

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Marquettes Craft Fair

MARCUS HIG H S CHOOL 9 A.M . The Marcus Marquettes will host their annual craft fair from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Marcus High School. The event will feature crafts, clothes, decor, specialty foods and more. CONTINUED >

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Flower Mound Smoke Fest

PA RKER S QUAR E | 12:00 PM The Flower Mound Smoke Fest, Texas State Championship BBQ Cook-Off will be held from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in Parker Square. Enjoy great food, live music, vendors and games.

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Pack in the Outfield Movie Night

2 600 DIXON LAN E | 6:00 PM Marcus High School Baseball will host its second annual Pack in the Outfield Movie Night from 6:15 -11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at 2600 Dixon Lane.

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Glowing Pumpkin Plunge

CAC IN DOOR POOL | 6:30 PM Grab your neon swimsuit and towel for an after-hours, glow-in-the-dark pumpkin plunge. The CAC indoor pool will be decorated with black lights for this fun, family-friendly, spooktacular event. For more information or to register, visit flower-mound.com/specialevents.

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Woof-O-Ween

H OUN D MOUN D DOG PARK | 5 :30 P M Dress up your pup in their favorite Halloween costume for the Town’s annual Woof-O-Ween. Awards will be given for the most creative, scariest, best homemade, funniest and best pet/owner look-alike costumes.

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Halloween Egg Haunt

VA RIOUS LOCATION S | 7:00 P M Flower Mound residents can wake up on Halloween weekend to a fun hunt for treats and tricks. Register by Oct. 19, and Parks and Recreation staff will come and scatter your lawn with Halloween-colored eggs filled with prizes and candy. Staff will scatter the eggs between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. To register, visit flower-mound.com/specialevents.

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2022 Lakeside 5K & Fun Day

LAKES IDE DFW | 7:30 AM The fifth annual Lakeside 5K & Fun Day benefiting Ally’s Wish will be held Saturday, Oct. 29. The event will include a 5K run, one-mile Family Fun Run, vendor booths and a dress-up contest. Ally’s Wish, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in Flower Mound devoted to granting the last wish to terminally ill mothers.

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Foodie Gift Guide WE’VE ROUNDED UP OUR FAVORITE CULINARY GIFTS FOR FRIENDS, FAMILY & FOODIES Looking for the perfect present for any occasion – you’ll never go wrong with a food-inspired gift. This month, we share our favorite gifts for family, friends and foodies. With the holidays right around the corner, this list is sure to come in handy!

Italian Pantry Gift Crate, Williams-Sonoma. com, $109.95 Gift the authentic taste of Italy with this beautiful crate filled with aged balsamic vinegar, cold-pressed olive oil, pasta, pesto, olives and Pecorino Romano Cheese.

TRUFF Variety Pack, Truff.com, $67.99 For the hot-sauce enthusiast, TRUFF sauces blend spice and sophistication. The TRUFF Variety pack includes The Original truffle chili blend; The hotter, a jalapeño rich blend; and White TRUFF, with red chili peppers infused with white truffles and organic agave nectar.

Foodie Dice, $24, Amazon.com A great item to tuck in a gift basket or Christmas stocking, the Foodie Dice makes cooking fun by providing simple meal inspiration.

Baby Vegetables Gift Box, $109.99, HarryandDavid.com Harry & David has a host of fruit and vegetable gift items. We especially love the idea of a whole box filled with seasonal, fresh veggies.

Butter My Biscuits gift set, $23, LovelessCafe.com Give the gift of biscuit love with this delicious gift set from Nashville’s iconic Loveless Café. Trust us. These biscuits are the best and make ideal holiday gifts.

Gold Medal Wine Club is our favorite wine subscription program, offering a variety of choices. Gold Medal also offers gift baskets for those who don’t want to invest in the subscription program.

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Kevin Bailey & JD Morgan (Americana, country)

Reigning Nickels (classics, blues, jazz) Blurry (indie, pop, classics) The Tu-Tones (blues) HOLIDAY EVENT (Christmas)

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