Park Cities, TX August 2023

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The Kids & Pets Issue

AUGUST 2023
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This One is for Kids of All Ages

Our Kids & Pets issue is always one of my favorites. It might be because of the intensity I feel as a mom of three trying to potty-train my middle child while still keeping track of the other two (as well as our 11-year-old dog). I suppose I find comfort in learning about other families experiencing their own brand of chaos. And yes, it’s also because of the immense joy that children bring to their families and the significant impact they make on their communities, of course!

But really, kids are just the best. In all sincerity, children are not merely the hope for a brighter tomorrow; they are the foundation upon which our society stands. Their innocence, curiosity, and boundless potential have the power to shape the world in ways we can only imagine. Kids represent our hardest work and greatest investment—what a privilege for us to highlight the best of everything for kids in the Park Cities this month.

To start, we covered family-friendly activities and destinations (page 14). Have you ever been to the Dallas Firefighters Museum? Add it and the rest of our recommendations to your checklist of things to do before summer ends. Then we interviewed the fantastic Stacey Lizotte, chief learning officer at the Dallas Museum of Art (page 16). Talk about having the world at our fingertips. At the DMA, our kids have the opportunity to pursue their interests in arts, culture, and beyond at a world-class institution.

We also looked at experiences for kids at different stages of life. From prenatal chiropractic support (page 32) to dance classes for little ones (page 20) to services for grown-up kids helping their aging parents (page 26), we tried to report on a variety of local organizations that exist to help kids of all ages.

And although the focus is primarily on the kiddos, we didn’t forget to include our furry friends. Read about dog-training services available in our Business Monthly section on page 10! Or, if you prefer a less traditional pet, we’ve got the intel on backyard chickens, chicken coops, and anything else you need to know on that subject on page 38.

Reading stories like the ones in this issue always inspires me to take a step back and enjoy life’s moments with our kids and pets. We always should, but sometimes the world is moving fast around us. I hope this issue inspires you to pause, give an extra hug or belly rub, and find comfort in the chaos.

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inside the issue The Kids & Pets Issue AUGUST 2023 ON THE COVER DEPARTMENTS 4 Lifestyle Letter 8 City Scene 10 Business Monthly 14 Local Experiences 16 Education Corner ARTS + CULTURE 20 Local Limelight ARTS + CULTURE 26 Family Care PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 32 Self Care HEALTH + WELLNESS 36 Realty Report REAL ESTATE 38 Pet Friendly LIFE + CULTURE 40 Events 26 16 20 32 Photography: Contemporary Ballet Dallas Contemporary Ballet Dallas specializes in dance training and offers dance programs for the child and adult student from 18 months and up. contemporaryballetdallas.com FEATURED 16 The Art of Learning Stacey Lizotte, Chief Learning Officer at the Dallas Museum of Art, connects community with creativity. 20 Dancer’s Den Contemporary Ballet Dallas stays true to its mission of professional training in a positive environment. 26 Innovative In-Home Senior Care Solutions Once the kids grow up, Elderly Care Concierge is there to help with aging parents.
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1: David Haemisegger and Nancy Nasher pose with Nasher Sculpture Center director Jeremy Strick at the Nasher Prize Award Gala. 2: Laura Wilson and Jessica Nowitzki attended the Nasher Prize Award Gala at the Nasher Sculpture Center. 3: Niki Anthony, executive director of The Ryan Anthony Foundation, with Robert Kyle and Delia Parman at the CancerBlows benefit. 4: The Junior League of Dallas held its Donor Cocktail Party at Neiman Marcus Downtown. 5: Kristin Parrino with Royal Chef Darren McGrady and Dallas Service Forum President Marla Nunally at “A Royal Affair.” 6: Chairs C’Mone Wingo, Pamela Musgrove, and Lori Bush with Founders Spirit Award honoree Jolie Humphrey and AWARE president Dr. Holly Hull Miori. 7: Founders Award recipients Bob and Myrna Schlegel at the AWARE Gala benefiting Alzheimer’s research.
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A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Sponsorships Available for 2023 NEWH Gala

Sponsorships are now open for the 2023 NEWH Dallas Chapter fundraising gala and scholarship dinner. Sponsorship levels range from $800 to $10,000, and all proceeds directly support students entering the hospitality industry. This year, the annual event will be hosted on October 20 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. To sponsor, contact Micaela Sheffield at MLSheffield@leoadaly.com.

Pictured: 2022’s Diamond sponsor and returning Diamond sponsor, SmithBrown. newh.org

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Contemporary Ballet Dallas Open House on August 12

Contemporary Ballet Dallas is hosting an open house on August 12 from 10am–2pm. Visit the studios, get recommendations on the best classes for your child, and register for the 2023-24 Season. Classes begin August 14 for ages 18 months to adult. Classes are available in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Creative Movement, and Parent & Me. Call 214.821.2066 to learn more. ContemporaryBalletDallas.com

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The best places and things to do in our area.

Grab the kids, pack your bags and hit the town for some end of summer fun. Reference this list for some family-friendly adventures that will excite the little ones and create lasting memories together.

Our Picks for Family-Friendly Fun

TEXAS FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM: Explore firefighting through the ages with exhibits including a steam engine from 1884, engines from the 1920s, and equipment from across the decades. 3801 Parry Avenue, Dallas

TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS: Stroll through natural gardens, visit the butterfly house, or slither into the snake shack at this 7.5-acre urban oasis located in historic Fair Park. 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Dallas

CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE: Spend an afternoon on all the colorful activities inside this facility, which is bigger than a football field and packed with things to do. 6121 West Park Boulevard, Plano

FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER: Visit this 1,800-acre wildlife conservation park to see domestic species like sheep and goats along with native and exotic animals like tortoises and black-footed cats. 2299 County Road 2008, Glen Rose

EPIC WATERS INDOOR WATERPARK: Experience a wave of fun at the largest indoor waterpark in Texas. Open year-round, there are slides, pools, an arcade, gift shop, and eatery. 2970 Epic Place, Grand Prairie

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The Art of Learning

The Dallas Museum of Art’s chief learning officer, Stacey Lizotte, aims to connect the community with creativity.

Stacey Lizotte wants the Dallas Museum of Art to be a place where community, art, and learning collide. The museum’s new chief learning officer is passionate about putting education at the forefront of the museumgoer’s experience. And as someone who has worked for the DMA for 19 years, Lizotte is particularly attuned to what speaks to the community.

Last year, she was promoted to The Allen and Kelli Questrom Center for Creative Connections Education Director, a position she retains along with her new title of CLO. “They definitely work in tandem,” Lizotte says of her two roles. “The important part is ensuring

that our education team has the support they need, as well as having that voice and connection to senior leadership to make sure our input and feedback is really considered at that high level.”

In her CLO position, Lizotte aspires to reinforce the connection between the community and art, and to ensure that the DMA is a place where everyone feels welcome to pursue their own journey with art. Her focus is on “deepening partnerships within the community, coming up with creative ways to welcome visitors, and making sure that the museum itself isn’t a barrier for connecting the community with our great collection.”

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Almost two decades ago, Lizotte first experienced the DMA through the lens of an intern. She started her career there in public programs, working on gallery talks and performances. She then worked as manager of family programs and manager of adult programs, overseeing late-night programs, concerts, performances, and community partnerships with different performing groups. From there, she became the head of adult programs and multimedia services and shepherded the adult programming team into its current state. After taking on the education director role in an interim capacity, she stepped into it full time. All of her former roles at the DMA have culminated in making her a thoughtful and visionary leader as chief learning officer now.

“It really, for me, is ensuring that we’re a welcoming place,” Lizotte says. “And that what we do here is making a difference in people’s lives and that we really kind of enrich the Dallas community as a whole. We are the Dallas Museum of Art, and we don’t take that lightly that we are our community’s largest museum.”

In her first year as CLO, Lizotte and her team are evaluating what they offer and what’s working and what could be improved, particularly since the pandemic. She’s testing some programs to see if they still resonate with visitors and are helping make good connections.

“We’re evaluating, we’re getting feedback—what does the community want from us now?” she asks. “Their priorities have shifted over the last few years, so we don’t want to keep offering the same thing just because we always did. We’re still in that learning phase

and still in that evaluation phase to really make sure when we do offer something new, it’s what the community wants.”

When visitors walk inside the DMA, they can expect to see art from around the globe representing different cultures and different time periods, Lizotte says. The museum’s sheer size, with four gallery levels, may seem initially overwhelming to families with little kids, but the museum’s free, downloadable family guides—ranging from Flower Power to Music Maestro to Top Dog—help break down a visit into bitesized, thematic tours that can provide structure to a day at the DMA. Lizotte also encourages visitors and families to pick one theme or area per visit and come back several times to get the full experience. “There’s something new to see each time, so I really just want them to get excited and get a spark of curiosity about art and human creativity,” she says.

Throughout the year, families can plan for and attend classes, workshops, and festivals at the DMA. There are baby and toddler classes, and there’s even a teen program for teenagers looking to get more involved at the museum.

One of the best things about the DMA though, Lizotte says, is not found within its walls. It’s that the museum is well-located downtown next to the Nasher Sculpture Center and by Klyde Warren Park, where parents and kids can enjoy food trucks, playgrounds, and simply being outside. “I think it’s great,” she says, “that families can have a little variety when they come to see us.”

Making a museum visit into a full day of experiences means that the learning can continue far beyond the art.

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“I think it’s great that families can have a little variety when they come to see us.”
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For parents who want to see their children in a recital, will Contemporary Ballet Dallas give them that chance? “Yes, of course!” exclaims director Lindsay DiGiuseppe. Founded in 2005 by DiGiuseppe, Contemporary is located in Mockingbird Central Plaza and specializes in dance training, offering children and adult students a wide variety of classes in a positive and welcoming setting. Recitals include the Spring Annual Concert or Holiday Show for your young dancer, and we asked DiGiuseppe to tell us more about the opportunities for kids at her school.

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PARK CITIES LIFESTYLE: HOW DO YOU EDUCATE CHILDREN IN THE ART OF DANCE AND GIVE THEM AN APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS?

Lindsay DiGiuseppe: Even at a young age, students that attend dance classes and play a part in performances learn an appreciation for the arts and movement, which instills the importance of the arts and physical training, among many other positive attributes. Dance is an art—a very physical one—that requires students to tap into their creative side and bring an aesthetic to their performance while not showing all of the hard work. We encourage students to attend local performances in dance, music, musical theater, and more. We also bring those attributes into the classroom, as appropriate, for the elementary and upper levels by incorporating our Company level students into younger level classes periodically. This engagement inspires the younger students and provides a platform for children to grow, create, and challenge themselves. We encourage creative dance time with the littles while making connections

to performances such as Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, and encourage as early as elementary school dancers to create combinations or sequences while working together in classes, which also taps into their creative process choreographically.

PCL: FOR PARENTS WITH CLEAR PERFORMERS ON THEIR HANDS, WHAT WILL THOSE KIDS BENEFIT FROM MOST WITH THE CLASSES AT CONTEMPORARY?

LD: Contemporary instructors are skilled dance professionals and performers who have trained at top level schools, in tours, and companies that stretch the globe.  Our instructors are from all over as well, and some grew up in Dallas and have returned to make Dallas their home after their performing careers. We hold auditions for our Pre Professional Companies in Ballet, Tap, and Hip Hop and Jazz, providing kids that have the dance bug an opportunity to train more intensely and perform more in large productions, in the community at local festivals, dance competitions, and solo competitions.

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PCL: FOR THE KIDS WHO MIGHT NOT BE AS INTERESTED LONG-TERM IN DANCE, WHAT WILL THEY BENEFIT FROM MOST?

LD: All children will benefit from learning movement technique, training, and discipline in a welcoming and positive atmosphere. Students also gain a strengthened understanding of social interactions, muscle memory, heightened mind-body connection, spatial awareness, teamwork, self-esteem, multi-tasking, the importance of exercise, and body awareness.

PCL: AFTER ALL THE STUDENTS YOU’VE TAUGHT, WHAT IS CONTEMPORARY’S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?

LD: When I look back at all of the years of teaching and directing the school to date, I would say the best achievement is that we have dancers that return back home to

us. We have graduates that go on to perform professionally in companies and students that pursue their undergraduate degrees who return to join our faculty years later or just pop in to attend our adult classes while in town. We have adult students that have never lived in Dallas, that travel for work, and attend adult classes periodically when they are in town. Former faculty and staff visit and attend classes. Dance Professionals on tour attend classes when in town. We are also a home for various dance companies. We train students in dance, but we are also training choreographers, performers, and creatives for the world, no matter what their path may be. It is nice knowing that Contemporary and I had some part in that journey. Contemporary spans all ages, levels, and barriers serving as a Dallas dance home, or hub, to so many.

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“Even at a young age, students that attend dance classes and play a part in performances learn an appreciation for the arts and movement, which instills the importance of the arts and physical training, among many other positive attributes.”
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Innovative In-Home Senior Care Solutions

Once the kids grow up, Elderly Care Concierge is there to help with aging parents.

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Sherri Sparks founded Elderly Care Concierge in Dallas in January 2022, somewhat by accident. After a long successful career in business, working with some of the world’s top brands, she was led to the business of caring for seniors through her own experience with an aging parent.

During that time, she developed an intimate understanding of the issues families face with seniors.

The bulk of her career focused on business applications via technology. “I worked for Fortune 500 companies for three decades (EDS, Capital One, Sabre Holdings),” Sparks explains. Throughout her career, she solved all sorts of problems with technology. But this was her family, and a much different scope. That’s when alarms began to ring.

“As I thought about the care that seniors need, I soon realized there had to be a better way to offer assistance to families taking care of parents and provide seniors the kind of care and independence they needed to live in their own homes,” Sparks says.

A University of Michigan study found that the majority of people over 50 say it’s important that they keep living in their current homes as long as possible.  However, another poll shows many of them haven’t actually prepared for “aging in place.”

That is a significant part of Elderly Care Concierge’s services, which include coordination of care, home services, transportation, meals and nutritional assessments, financial planning, elder law, social and mental wellness, in-home fitness and training, and life planning. Elderly Care Concierge helps families navigate and identify what services and/or care may be needed so that parents or a senior can stay in their home.

“For example, we can bring in both medical and nonmedical care into the home,” Sparks says. “Or, if mom needs help with shopping or getting to the doctor, we can help.”

The company offers 24/7 monitoring for additional peace of mind for families, driven by modern technology that is not intrusive to seniors but allows families to feel secure in their safety.

“Our team of caring and trusted professionals allow you to focus on relationships and time with your loved ones, while we handle the tasks and details,” says Sparks, who serves as the company’s president. “We communicate and update families on exactly what’s been done, and the next steps needed.”

Sparks says she’s extraordinarily proud of the distinctive philosophy at the heart of her company: “We have a deep culture of caring and strive to make a difference in our members’ lives.”

She also points to a number of differences between Elderly Care Concierge and other such outreach organizations. “We are the one central point of contact for families needing care for their parents or for seniors that need a little extra help,” she says. “We also employ a vetted network of quality professionals so that families do not need to spend hours trying to find the right resources. And, we have our own online portal to streamline and facilitate communication of services to any family members that need to know of the care members are receiving.”

No two families are alike. “By listening closely to our members, we identity and tailor services to meet their specific needs,” Sparks says. “Our overarching goal is to provide peace of mind for the families and independence for parents or seniors.”

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“As I thought about the care that seniors need, I soon realized there had to be a better way to offer assistance to families taking care of parents and provide seniors the kind of care and independence they needed to live in their own homes.”

allow you to focus on relationships and time with your loved

while we handle the tasks and details.”

Located on Northwest Highway, the company is situated in a familiar spot for Sparks and Park Cities residents. “Our children were raised in Highland Park, and we have been residents of Preston Hollow, Park Cities, and now, Bluffview,” Sparks says. “We know the area very well.”

As for the next steps, Sparks is enthusiastic: “I see Elderly Care Concierge offering services to seniors not only in the Park Cities and around DFW, but also in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.”

LEARN MORE: Elderly Care Concierge is located at 4347 West Northwest Highway. For more information, visit ElderlyCareConcierge.com or contact 214.814.1722 or info@elderlycareconcierge.com.

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GENTLE ADJUSTMENTS

Established in 2010 and located in Snider Plaza, Serving Life has been operating in the Park Cities for more than 13 years and serves all ages, from grandparents to newborns. Weber and her team of Texas board-certified chiropractors are part of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and offer more than two decades of experience in the field. We asked Weber more about what she does and how her practice helps kids and families at all different stages.

Denisa Weber says she has always been in awe of how the human body operates. Her history as a competitive gymnast landed her in a chiropractor’s office when she was young after having gone to all the usual medical professionals. “All I remember is she was the one who helped me and got me back to what I loved doing,” says Weber, now a family chiropractor at Serving Life Chiropractic in the Park Cities.

PARK CITIES LIFESTYLE: WHAT IS THE NO. 1 REASON EXPECTANT MOTHERS COME TO YOU?

Denisa Weber: Many moms and soon-to-be mamas seek out chiropractic care in order to navigate the demands and changes in pregnancy with more ease. Whether moms are experiencing discomfort, trying to optimize their pelvis for a good delivery or preparing for an easy postpartum, receiving chiropractic care in pregnancy is definitely a vital piece to a healthy and more enjoyable pregnancy.

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Serving Life Chiropractic helps families achieve optimal health through prenatal and pediatric care.

PCL: WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REASONS PARENTS BRING THEIR INFANTS AND TODDLERS TO YOU?

DW: A lot of parents are looking for natural ways to support their child’s health and are referred by other parents that have had great results with their children under chiropractic care. Our more common reasons parents seek care for their children are for colic, recurring ear infections, reflux, behavioral issues, and constipation. While symptoms may be the reason they come in, we do not offer to treat any of these things. What we do as pediatric chiropractors is assess the function and efficiency of the neuro-spinal system through our technology, exam, and consultation. If there is interference in the body’s ability to communicate well with itself, it will exhibit signs of imbalance. Our job is to help clear the communication highway (aka the nervous system) via specific and gentle inputs or adjustments and allow the body to do what it was designed to do, express health.

PCL: WHAT ABOUT FOR BIG KIDS?

DW: Same for our big kids, except they have more stressors in their systems whether physical, mental, emotional, or chemical. With the increase in demand in sports, activities, pressures to perform at school, more studies, less sleep, and more booked schedules, these kiddos need to increase their system’s support in order to keep up with the demand—or their health will “give in.” When their nervous system is optimized, some see improvements in sleep, mood, physical performance, behavior, focus, breathing, etc. Again, we never deliver care with the objective of “curing” anyone of anything, because that is not what we do—it is what the body does. All we can do as pediatric chiropractors is facilitate a more open and communicative system through nervous system-based chiropractic care.

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PCL: WHAT ARE THE MOST REWARDING MOMENTS FROM WORKING WITH FAMILIES AND KIDS OVER THE YEARS?

DW: There are so many it is hard to choose what to mention. The texts from moms as their child experiences some huge wins are why we do what we do.

For example: hearing a 5-year-old boy who was non-verbal and diagnosed with autism say, “I love you,” to his mom the first time; a sweet girl (who doesn’t have a cerebellum) walking down the sidewalk unattended with siblings and parents cheering; a precious 3-year-old with cerebral palsy pulling up to stand for bathtime; a middle-schooler stating that he finally “feels like himself” because he can regulate his emotions better; moms able to have a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) after being told they would always have to have their other babies via C-section; a mom of 3 saying her postpartum recovery was so much better than her previous two due to receiving chiropractic care during this pregnancy; the list goes on. There isn’t a day in our office that we aren’t filled with so much gratitude to do what we do and help others. It is truly a blessing.

PCL: ARE THERE REASONS WHY KIDS SHOULD BE SEEING A CHIROPRACTOR THAT MAYBE PARENTS HAVEN'T THOUGHT OF?

DW: Chiropractic is part of keeping people well. It is not about the suppression of symptoms and mitigation of illness, it is about optimizing the body’s ability to heal and adapt to whatever is thrown its way. Having a clear and supported nervous system is the key to changing a child’s health trajectory for the better and, thankfully, nervous system-based chiropractic care is easy to incorporate into a family’s health strategy.

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A sample of recently sold properties in Park Cities.

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AUGUST 2023 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME BECKYFREY.COM How can we help you make your next move? NEIGHBORHOOD ORIGINAL PRICE %SOLD/ORIG DOM Highland Park $10,900,000 97% 32 Highland Park $4,995,000 96% 7 Highland Park $4,995,000 94% 54 University Park $3,750,000 107% 3 Highland Park $3,800,000 100% 8 University Park $2,950,000 110% 3 Highland Park $2,999,000 102% 4 Highland Park $2,550,000 104% 1 Highland Park $2,500,000 105% 3 Highland Park $2,595,000 100% 25 University Park $2,500,000 103% 0 Highland Park $2,497,000 101% 6 Highland Park $2,700,000 93% 1 University Park $2,550,000 98% 149 University Park $2,199,900 109% 8 University Park $2,495,000 92% 37 Highland Park $2,245,000 94% 6 University Park $1,999,000 103% 12 University Park $2,195,000 19% 19 University Park $1,959,000 97% 74 This
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data is a sampling of sold properties from June 2023. Source: IRES MLS system.

Backyard Chickens

Chickens have become increasingly popular as pets in both suburban and urban areas during the last 20 years. Backyard chickens may seem to be an unsuspecting animal to keep as a pet but the tried and true egg producers are back in fashion as food costs are soaring and families are looking for more food independence in light of recent supply chain shortages.

There’s a lot to like about raising chickens in your backyard. Surprisingly, chickens are relatively low maintenance. And bonus – unlike dogs, they don’t need to be bathed or groomed, and they don’t shed on your clothes or require training. Could backyard chickens be the perfect pet/producer to add to your home?

Things To Consider Before Getting Chickens:

First, check local town ordinances to ensure that keeping chickens is even allowed in your neighborhood or if there is a limit to the number of chickens you can keep at once.

Make sure you have the space for a henhouse or a full-size chicken coop. It has to hold a feeder and water containers, a roosting area, and a nest box for every three hens. A proper coop should be large enough that you can stand in it to gather eggs and shovel manure comfortably, but a simple hen house can be quite a bit smaller. Plus, any housing must be sturdy enough to keep your chickens safe from all the predators out there. Gorgeous coops are aplenty on places like Pinterest if you’re building your own, but many pre-made options are available through various farm supply stores as well.

Chickens need food and water daily. Feed is about $20 per 50-pound bag, but prices vary depending on your location and the quality of the feed. How long a bag lasts depends on the number of chickens you have.

Hens will lay eggs through Spring and Summer and into the Fall, as long as they have 12 to 14 hours of daylight. Expect to collect eggs daily, or even twice a day.

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events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

Book of Mormon

MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK | 7:30 PM

Don’t miss what The New York Times called “the best musical of this century.” This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries. BroadwayDallas.org

Crowns of Power: Henry IV

SAMUELL-GRAND AMPHITHEATER | 8:00 PM

In collaboration with Shakespeare Dallas, Junior Players presents Crowns of Power: Henry IV. Dealing with universal themes of family, power, and honor, this show is a can't miss! JuniorPlayers.org

Perot Museum TECH Truck at Reunion Tower

REUNION TOWER | 2:00 PM

The Perot Museum’s TECH Truck will be onsite at the iconic Reunion Tower’s GeO-Deck to bring engineering and science learning directly to the community. ReunionTower.com

Dallas Running Club 3 x 2 Relay

NORBUCK PARK | 8:00 AM

This relay trail run is back for 2023. On these teams of 3, each runner runs the Norbuck Loop (about 2 miles) once–for a total of 3 loops per team. DallasRunningClub.com

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Dollar Day at the Dallas Zoo

DALLAS ZOO | 8:30 AM

Admission to the zoo drops to $1 for anyone ages 3 and older on this special day. (It’s always free for ages 2 and under.) However, this discount is only eligible for tickets purchased online in advance. DallasZoo.com

90s Night at Dallas Wings

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