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Friday March 7, 2008 – Featuring chocolate, wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and live jazz. 7 pm to 10 pm at La Buena Vida Vineyards located at 416 E. College St. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

Saturday, Mar 8, 2008: Featuring chocolates, cooking demonstrations, live jazz music, and art exhibits and sales from local artisans. 11 am to 4 pm at the Founders Building in Historic Downtown Grapevine at 701 S. Main. Tickets are $14 in advance and $15 at the door.

Ferris Bueller was a high school wise guy, determined to take the day off along with his best friends, Cameron and Sloane.  Ferris is perfect in his parent’s eyes, but his sister has his number and hates that he always gets away with everything.  Principal Rooney is determined to prove that Ferris is faking his illness while Ferris is out enjoying the city and all of it’s delights.

This movie is still great and timely today, almost in the classic ranks and if you have never seen it on the big screen, this is your chance.  Showing at the Palace Theatre in Grapevine on February 1st, 2008 at 7:50pm, tickets are $7.50 adults, though you can save $2.50 by showing a receipt from a Grapevine merchant.  And, popcorn is only a dollar anytime!

Adiyl Mir, 17, a Flower Mound High School student, was killed in a one-car accident Sunday night, Jan 20, 2008 at the corner of Freeport Parkway and Patriot Drive in Grapevine. A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday night at FM High School.

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The Friends of the Flower Mound Library will host a murder mystery dinner at 7 p.m. on February 9 at Celebrations in Highland Village. Tickets for the event are $50 each and all of the proceeds will go towards supporting library programs and services. The theme for this year’s performance is the television show Dallas and will feature several local dignitaries. For more information and to purchase tickets, call Sue Compton at 972.874.6151.

The Town of Flower Mound Holiday Stroll will be held at Parker Square from 12pm – 6pm. The event will feature a snowfield, tree lighting, race track, bounce house, live entertainment and much more.

A 5k walk will be held to raise funds for suicide prevention.  Registration begins at 8:30am at Parker Square.  All proceeds will benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  For more information go to www.afsp.org

Fall Festival will be held from 10am – 2pm in the main Gazebo area.  Attractions include Boogie Woogie Choo Choo, Country Critters Red Barn, Pumpkin Patch, Costume Contest for ages 0 – 9 , Air Slide, Bounce House, Face Painting, Race Track, Hay Rides and much more.

Join others in the community of Flower Mound for a 5K Run/Walk and a 1K Walk/Tour of Parker Square, followed by live Christian music and play areas for children.

Benefiting the Gleaning Network of Texas, a group of volunteers, growers, and distribution agencies to provide food for hungry people through gleaning crops. The salvaged produce is taken to local food distribution centers.

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Fort Worth’s Premier Bridal Event, with over 125 wedding businesses and exhibitors offer great ideas and assistance to create memorable wedding events and meet your wedding needs.

Held between 11am and 4pm on July 19-20, 2008 at the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children under 14, including toddlers and infants, cash only, no credit cards accepted.

A $1.00 discount coupon is available via their website. For more information and directions click here.

Dallas’ Premier Bridal Event, with over 300 wedding businesses and exhibitors offer great ideas and assistance to create memorable wedding events and meet your wedding needs.

Held between 10am and 6pm on July 12-13, 2008 at the Dallas Market Hall, tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 14, including toddlers and infants, cash only, no credit cards accepted.

A $1.00 discount coupon is available via their website. For more information and directions click here.