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Events
09:48 AM CDT on Thursday, May 8, 2008
THURSDAY
11 to 11:45 a.m. — “If These Walls Could Talk …” free lecture/tour series, spotlighting Victorian lighting and lighting devices, at Bayless-Selby House Museum, 317 W. Mulberry St. Call 940-349-2865.
6:30 to 8 p.m. — Thursday Twilight Tunes: Bubba Hernandez and Los Super Vatos perform on the lawn of the Courthouse on the Square, 110 W. Hickory St. Free. Visit www.dentonmainstreet.org or call 940-349-8529.
FRIDAY
7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by TWU professor Patrick Bynane, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $15 for seniors 62 and older, and $10 for children and all students. Call 940-382-7014 or e-mail thedctteam@campustheatre.com .
SATURDAY
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Vote-nik, a music festival featuring voter registration and condom awareness, at Quakertown Park amphitheatre, 321 E. McKinney St. Free.
1 to 3 p.m. — “Second Saturdays” theater education seminar for aspiring and established costumers at the Campus Theatre, 214 E. Hickory St. Presented by Denton Community Theatre. Free.
7:30 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by TWU professor Patrick Bynane, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $15 for seniors 62 and older, and $10 for children and all students. Call 940-382-7014 or e-mail thedctteam@campustheatre.com .
SUNDAY
2 p.m. — Denton Community Theatre presents To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by TWU professor Patrick Bynane, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $15 for seniors 62 and older, and $10 for children and all students. Call 940-382-7014 or e-mail thedctteam@campustheatre.com .
3 p.m. — Denton Bach Society Mother’s Day concert at The Selwyn School, 3333 W. University Drive. Features French music by Denton Bach Choir, plus recognition and farewell events. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $7 for seniors and students. Visit www.dentonbach.com or call 940-382-3636.
TUESDAY
7 to 9 p.m. — Play Readers of Denton meeting, with participants reading a play out loud, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Call 940-382-7014 or e-mail thedctteam@campustheatre.com .
6 to 8 p.m. — “Tapped Out: The Coming Water Crunch in North Texas,” a community discussion addressing possible water supply challenges in the area, at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. The discussion’s guest speaker and facilitator will be Rodney Love of Tierra Designs.
7:30 p.m. — An honors ceremony for the winners of the Denton Public Library’s creative writing contest at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. The winning written works will be posed on the library’s Web sites. Call 940-349-8752 or visit www.dentonlibrary.com or http://dentonlibrary.wordpress.com .
WEDNESDAY
2 to 4 p.m. — Twilight Garden Club’s 50th anniversary celebration at Denton Woman’s Building, 510 Oakland St. Event is open to the public.
7 p.m. — “Professor’s Corner” literary discussion group at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Dr. Darryl Dickson-Carr of Southern Methodist University presents “Raising the Mucks: Satire in African-American Literature.” Free.
MUSIC
Andy’s Bar Fri: Little Big Horn, Mad Mexicans, Flying South. Sat: Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward, Austin Collins, AM Ramblers. Cover varies. 122 N. Locust St. 940-565-5400. www.myspace.com/andysbar .
Art Six Coffee House Thurs: Jazz set with Lane Garner, 7-9pm; open mic night, 9pm. Fri: Phil Villeza, 7-8:30pm; It Is What It Is, 8:30pm. Sat: Uptown Saturday Night with Bone Doggie, 8:30pm. Music, plays and gallery shows in a house converted into an arts space. No cover. No smoking inside. 424 Bryan St. 940-484-2786. www.myspace.com/artsixcoffee .
Banter Each Thurs, open mic night, 9pm-midnight, free. 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638.
Boiler Room Thurs: The Sundowners, Joe Tucker Band, the Barbacks. Fri: Chris Watson Band. Sat: Hyperion, Psychiatric Regurgitation, Mold Company, In the Arms of War. Sun: Dirty Hairy, Five Kings, Good Gracious and the Sakes Alive. Each Mon, DS Murphy Karaoke. Each Tues, dance night with Vendetta Entertainment. Each Wed, drum & bass with Municipal Audio. Cover varies. 101 W. Hickory St. 940-566-5483. www.myspace.com/dentonsboilerroom .
Cool Beans Live music and films on rooftop patio. All-ages before 9pm; 21 & up after 9pm. 1210 W. Hickory St. 940-382-7025.
Dan’s Silverleaf Thurs: Mike Dillon. Fri: The Drams, Killhawks. Sat: David Dondero, the Unfortunate Heads, Mount Righteous, $8. Sun: The Lads, Brent Best, Isaac Hoskins, Gigi Foster, 5pm, free. Tues: The King Bucks. Each Mon, Paul Slavens, free. Cover varies. 103 Industrial St. 940-320-2000. www.danssilverleaf.com .
The Drink 125 Ave. A. 940-591-0789. www.thedrinkonfry.com .
Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen Sat: Compadres, Too, 6-9pm. 1925 Denison St.
The Garage Each Mon, open mic. Each Tues, Salsa Night. 113 Ave. A. 940-383-0045. www.thedentongarage.com .
The Greenhouse Thurs: Brian Girley, 10pm. Mon: Pete Weise Quintet, 10pm. 600 N. Locust St. 940-484-1349. www.greenhouserestaurantdenton.com .
Hailey’s Club Fri: Nouns Group, the Carrots, Daniel Francis Doyle, Fight Bite, 9pm, $8-$10. Sat: Fab Deuce, Vortexas, Rec League, Parable Paul, Soul Relentless, $7-$9. Wed: Roy Zimmerman, 9-10:30pm, $5-$7. Each Thurs, “’80s Night” with DJ G; Sun, Wild in the Streets; Mon, “Chillout Monday”; Tues, “OMG … LOL BBQ”; Wed, “Radio Clash” with the Flashlight Party. Cover varies. Doors at 9pm. 122 W. Mulberry St. 940-323-1160. www.haileysclub.com .
Hooligans 104 N. Locust St. 940-442-6950. www.hooligansonline.com.
J&J’s Pizza Live music in basement bar of restaurant on the Square. 118 W. Oak St. 940-382-7769.
R Bar Fri: Mike Philippus, Tanner Fenoglio. Cover varies. 827 Eagle Drive. 940-320-0405.
Rockin’ Rodeo Thurs: Johnny Cooper, Rich O’Toole. Cover varies. 1009 Ave. C. 940-565-6611. www.rockinrodeodenton.com .
Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios Thurs: Stay Cool Swag School presents Midlake (DJ set), Young Doc, Totally Trash, Markus with a K, $5. Fri: Falkens Maze, Land Mammals, Scarves and Bowties, the Top Fives, $6-$8. Sat: Sarah Jaffe, Emil Rapstine, Glen Farris, Jen Seman, $6. Tues: Big A$$ Beer open mic. Wed: Short Attention Span Theatre, free. Doors open at 9pm for shows. 411 E. Sycamore St. at Bell Ave. 940-387-7781. www.rubberglovesdentontx.com .
Texas 8 Ball 218 W. Oak St. www.tx8ball.com .
Town and Country Coffeehouse Live music at coffeehouse located in Lake Cities United Methodist Church, 300 E. Hundley Drive in Lake Dallas. Smoke- and alcohol-free. Doors open at 7:30pm. 972-849-6068. www.townandcountrycoffeehouse.org .
FUTURE BOOKINGS
Denton Community Theatre presents To Kill a Mockingbird, directed by TWU professor Patrick Bynane, at the Campus Theatre, 214 W. Hickory St. Performances are 7:30 p.m. May 16-17 and 2 p.m. May 18. Tickets cost $17 for adults, $15 for seniors 62 and older, and $10 for children and all students. Call 940-382-7014 or e-mail thedctteam@campustheatre.com.
IN THE REGION
Motorcycle enthusiasm event for women, at Harley-Davidson of North Texas, 1845 N. I-35E in Carrollton, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 13. Free. Visit www.harleydavidson.com .
Flower Mound Symphony Orchestra’s preparatory and progressive orchestra present a spring concert at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church 6101 Morriss Road in Flower Mound, at 7 p.m. May 13.
Flower Mound Symphony Orchestra fundraiser at the Grotto, 2300 Highland Village Road in Highland Village, including a six-course gourmet dinner with wine served and hosted by Morris Salerno of the Grotto. The May 18 event will feature music, door prizes and a silent auction. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $75 per person. Visit www.fmco.org or call 972-317-2139.
“From Power 2 Empowerment: An International Conference on Critical Literacy in Visual Culture,” presented by the UNT College of Visual Arts and Design’s Communication Design program, June 6 and 7, at the Universities Center at Dallas, 1901 Main St. Registration options range from $25 to $150. E-mail kowens@unt.edu or visit www.visualliteracyconference.unt.edu .
Southwest Bluegrass Club Meeting, jamming and show each 3rd Sun of the month at 2pm. Free. 701 S. Main St., Grapevine. Visit www.southwestbluegrassclub.com .
CHILDREN
Mother’s Day Out, for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old, at North Lakes Recreation Center. Registration is $100 per session. Classes are 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, April 28 through May 2. There is no class on May 24. Sign up at the recreation center. Call 940-349-8578.
Preschools at Denia and Martin Luther King Jr. recreation centers have openings for half- and full-day programs for children ages 3-5 (must be toilet-trained), operated by Denton Parks and Recreation. Call 940-349-8136.
Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland St. 9am-6pm Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat; 9am-9pm Tues & Thurs; 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8712. Denton Public Library events are seasonal and subject to hiatus.
l Story time 25 to 30 minutes of stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and caregivers. 11am Wed.
l Toddler Time 20 minutes of stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1 to 24 months. 9:30am Wed.
l Book Adventures 40 to 45 minutes of books, crafts and activities for children in kindergarten through third grade. 4:30pm Wed.
North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. 9am-9pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-6pm Fri & Sat, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8756.
l Mother Goose Time 10am each Fri.
l Story time 25 to 30 minutes of stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and caregivers. 11am Fri, 10am Sat.
l Book Adventures 40 to 45 minutes of books, crafts and activities for children in kindergarten through third grade. 4pm Tues.
South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Lane. Noon-9pm Mon & Wed; 9am-6pm Tues, Thurs-Sat; 1-5pm Sun. All events free. 940-349-8251.
l Mother Goose Time 9:30am Tues.
l Story time 25 to 30 minutes of stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and caregivers. 10am Thurs, 10am Sat.
l Book Adventures 40 to 45 minutes of books, crafts and activities for children in kindergarten through third grade. 3:30pm Thurs.
l First Friday Movie 3:30pm every 1st Fri. Third grade and older. Call 940-349-8252.
LITERARY EVENTS
Emily Fowler Central Library 502 Oakland St. 9am-6pm Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat; 9am-9pm Tues & Thurs; 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8712.
North Branch Library 3020 N. Locust St. 9am-9pm Mon-Thurs, 9am-6pm Fri & Sat, 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8756.
l Second Friday Movie Free family feature at 4pm on the 2nd Fri of each month. To find out what’s showing, call 940-349-8780. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
l Chess Night Casual, non-tournament play, 6pm Mondays.
l Denton Community Network computer courses Call 940-349-8757.
l Secondhand Prose Friends of the Denton Public Libraries’ fundraising bookstore is open 9-3 Mon & Sat
South Branch Library 3228 Teasley Lane. Noon-9pm Mon; 9am-6pm Tues, Thurs-Sat; 9am-9pm Wed; 1-5pm Sun. 940-349-8251.
l First Friday Movie Free family feature at 4pm on the 1st Fri of each month. To guess what movie, call 940-349-8252 for a hint. Children younger than 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
POINTS OF INTEREST
The Bayless-Selby House Museum, restored Victorian-style home built in 1898. 317 W. Mulberry St. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Free. Handicapped accessible. Regular special events and workshops. 940-349-2865. www.dentoncounty.com/bsh .
Denton County African American Museum, 317 W. Mulberry St., part of Bayless-Selby House Museum. Features exhibits of historic black families in the county, including artwork and quilting, and personal items of the lady of the house. Free. Tues-Sat 10am-noon and 1-3pm. www.dentoncounty.com/dcaam .
Bethlehem in Denton County, a small gallery displaying a personal collection of more than 2,500 nativities. Open evenings and weekends, by appointment only. Located 6 miles north of Denton. Free. Small groups and children welcome. Call 940-458-3563 evenings/weekends to schedule your visit. www.bethlehemindentonco.com .
Cicada Trail Self-guided nature walk at Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area. Dawn-dusk. Free. 972-436-2215 for directions.
Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum Exhibits include photos of Denton communities, historic Hispanic and black families, farm and ranching artifacts, and special collections including Southwest American Indian and Denton County pottery, pressed glass and weaponry. Research materials, county cemetery records, genealogical info, photographs. 110 W. Hickory St. 10-4:30 Mon-Fri and 11-3 Sat, closed holidays. Free. Special monthly exhibits and lectures. Call 940-349-2850 or visit www.dentoncounty.com/chos .
Denton County Historical Museum Inc. and Texas Heritage Center depicts life in Denton County from mid-1800s through 1950s. Exhibits for all ages. Documents, photographs, records relevant to county history. Family research center. 5800 N. I-35 at exit 470. 10am-5pm Tues-Sat. Free. 940-380-0877.
Denton Firefighters Museum, at 332 E. Hickory St., offers a collection of firefighting memorabilia from the 1800s to the present. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Closed on city holidays. Free and handicapped accessible.
Gowns of the First Ladies of Texas Created in 1940, exhibit features garments worn by wives of governors of Texas. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri. Administration Conference Tower, TWU campus. Free, reservations req. 940-898-3644.
Hangar Ten Flying Museum WWII aircraft on display including Lockheed 10A, Beech Aircraft Stagger Wing, PT22 & Piper L-4. Mon-Sat 8 am-3 pm. 1945 Matt Wright. Free. 940-565-1945.
Little Chapel-in-the-Woods Built in 1939, one of 20 outstanding architectural achievements in Texas. Daily 8am-5pm, except on university holidays or when booked for weddings, weekends by appointment only, TWU campus. 940-898-3644.
SENIORS
American Legion Building 629 Lakey in Fred Moore Park. 10am-3:30pm Mon- Fri, 7-10:30pm Thurs. 940-349-8298.
Denton Senior Center Offers daily lunches, classes, travel, health services & numerous drop-in activities. 8am-9pm Mon-Fri. 509 N. Bell Ave. 940-349-8280. www.dentonseniorcenter.com .
l Dancing and potluck, live big band & country music every second and fourth Friday, 7-9:30pm, $5.
l Movies 6pm each Wed. Free for Denton seniors. $1 for popcorn and soda.
l SPAN noon meal each Mon-Fri. $1.50 for seniors age 60 & older, $3.50 for those younger than 60.
NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association) meets at 11:30am every 4th Friday at Golden Corral on Loop 288. All members and other federal employees are invited. Call 940-382-6049.
RSVP Referral & placement service for volunteers age 55 & older. 1400 Crescent St. 940-383-1508.
ACTIVITIES
Friday night community dances at Denton Senior Center from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Dances are open to all adults and include live music and refreshments. Dance hosts will be present to dance with unaccompanied ladies. Admission is $5. The Senior Center is at 509 N. Bell Ave. Call 940-349-8720.
Green Space Arts Collective Ballet, tap, jazz, modern, salsa, swing and African dance classes for children and adults; preschool playshop; theater workshop for ages 7-12; Hatha yoga for adults. 529 Malone St. 940-387-2722.
Achievers Gymnastics Recreational and competitive cheerleading and gymnastics for boys and girls ages 1-18. Call 940-484-4900 for schedules and pricing. www.achieversgymnastics.com .
Harps Over Texas Autoharp Club Jamming as well as help for new and experienced players. All acoustic instruments welcome. 7pm, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1424 Stuart Road. 4th Tues each month. 940-382-3248.
The Triangle Squares Local square dancing group meets at 7:30pm 1st and 3rd Fridays each month at Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Starts with early rounds and workshops. Grand march starts at 8pm. Caller Toby Thomason officiates the dances. Non-members pay $6 per person, members get in free. Call 940-387-8777 or e-mail paul.daniels5@verizon.net .
l Mainstream dance lessons at 7:30pm each Mon at First United Methodist Church, 201 S. Locust St. in Denton.
YOGA
Denia Recreation Center Yoga Connection classes are at 9am, 5:45pm and 7:15pm Mon & Wed. Classes are at noon Tues & Thurs emphasize gentle, restorative yoga. Call Crystal at 940-231-1077 or Julie at 940-391-3822.
Green Space Arts Collective Wed: Hatha yoga for adults, 6-7pm, $10 or $50 for six. 529 Malone St. 940-387-2722.
Hatha Yoga classes taught by Becky Klett for all levels Monday through Friday at North Lakes Recreation Center, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. For more information, class times and prices, call 940-382-3430.
Power Yoga and Beyond teaches Ashtanga athletic yoga. $50 per month, $40 for students. 307 S. Locust St. 940-597-4047.
Private lessons offered by Pat Colonna, a registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, within Denton city limits. Cost is $50 per 90-minute session; only your space limits the number of students. Call 940-387-5638.
VISUAL ARTS
Art Six Coffee House 424 Bryan St. Mon-Sat 9am-midnight. 940-484-2786.
Banter 219 W. Oak St. 940-565-1638.
The Cupboard Cafe 200 W. Congress St. 940-387-5386.
Cora Stafford Gallery In UNT’s Oak Street Hall, 1120 W. Oak St. Mon-Fri 2-5pm or by appointment. 940-368-1366.
Denton Center for the Visual Arts 400 E. Hickory St. Free. Tues-Sat 1-5pm. 940-382-2787. www.dentonarts.com.
l Visual Arts Society of Texas’ 40th annual Visual Arts Exhibition, in the Meadows Gallery through May 29.
Elements of Design Home accent store with permanent display of art glass by Polish artist Stanislaw Borowski. 115 W. Hickory St. Mon-Sat 10:30am-5:30pm. 940-243-0870.
Gallery 010 in the TWU student union, at the corner of Bell Avenue and Administration Drive. Mon-Thurs 8-9; Fri 8-5; Sun 1-9. Free.
Green Space Arts Collective Gallery hours are Mon 5-6:30pm, Tues-Wed 4-7pm, and by appointment by calling 940-387-2722. 529 Malone St.
Jupiter House 114 N. Locust St. Free. Open 24 hours. 940-387-7100.
TWU East and West galleries in the TWU Fine Arts Building, at Oakland Street and Pioneer Circle. Free. Mon-Fri 8-5; weekends by appointment. 940-898-2530.
UNT Art Gallery in Art Building on UNT campus. Mon-Tues noon-8pm, Wed-Sat noon-5pm. Free. 1201 W. Mulberry St. at Welch. Groups by appointment only. 940-565-4005 or 940-565-4316. Visit www.art.unt.edu.
UNT University Union Gallery UNT Union, 400 Ave A. 8am-10pm Mon-Sat. 940-565-3829. www.unt.edu/union/gallery.htm.
l Voertman’s Student Exhibit, on display through Saturday, May 10.
Visual Arts Society of Texas Member organization of the Greater Denton Arts Council offers community and continuing education for local visual artists, professional and amateur. Meetings are at the Center for the Visual Arts, 400 E. Hickory St. Monthly meetings include mini-shows and demonstrations by visiting artists. Two annual juried exhibits. Critique groups and workshops. Visit www.vastarts.org or e-mail Executive Director Jo Williams at texjo@msn.com.
FUN & GAMES
Kil’n Time Studio & Gifts Ceramic studio features pottery, painting, classes for children & special events. 118 W. Congress St. 940-898-7447.
Lantana Lodge & Marina at Ray Roberts Lake in Pilot Point. 30-room hotel resort near south edge of 500-acre Jordan State Park. Trail rides on horseback, wagon rides, overnight trail rides, private receptions and parties in rustic air-conditioned barn. Marina offers boat valet, floating chef. 2200 FM1192. 1-866-LANTANA. www.lantanalodge.net .
Skydive Texas Tandem jump course & jump (incl training & free fall); accelerated freefall course. From I-35 in Denton, go 15.7 miles west on U.S. Highway 380, turn right at CR2320, go 1 mile and look for Skydive Texas signs. 1-800-872-8825.
Thrill Seekers Parasailing Incl take-off & land from 32-ft winch boat. Sail 600 ft over Lewisville Lake. Pier 121 Marina, Lewisville Lake. Reservations, 972-849-4902. www.thrillseekersparasailing.com .
SPORTS
Denia Recreation Center Fitness center, basketball court, climbing wall, gymnastics, dog-training classes, nature trips & more. 7am-9pm Mon-Wed; 7am-8:30pm Thurs-Fri; 9:30am-3:30pm Sat. 1001 Parvin St. 940-349-8285.
McMath Middle School Gym Open gym basketball, recreation classes, tournament & league play. Gym hours: 6am-9pm Mon-Fri; 10am-4:30pm Sat. 1900 Jason Drive. 940-381-5044.
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center 20,000-square-foot center features basketball court, fitness, game rooms & classrooms. 9am-9pm Mon-Fri; 9:30am-6:30pm Sat. 1300 Wilson St. 940-349-8575.
North Lakes Recreation Center Offers fitness memberships, aerobics, tai chi/chi kung, yoga, gymnastics, preschool classes, meeting rooms and more. 5:30am-10pm Mon-Thurs; 5:30am-9:30pm Fri; 7:30am-3pm Sat. 2001 W. Windsor Drive. 940-349-8287. Basketball court located across Windsor Drive, behind the softball fields on the north side of the park. Lights available until 10pm (closing time for the park).
AQUATICS
Civic Center Pool Closed for the season. 515 N. Bell Ave. in Civic Center Park. Call 940-349-8279.
Denton Natatorium Indoor pools with open and lap swimming, swim lessons for children and adults, water exercise available. Also: Family Fun Nights, 4:30-8pm Fridays. 2400 Long Road. Mon-Fri 5:30am-4:30pm; Tues, Thurs & Fri 4:30-8pm. Admission for city residents is $3.50 for ages 12 and older, $2.50 for ages 6-11, $1 for ages 5 and younger. Nonresidents pay $5, $3 and $1.50, respectively. Call 940-349-8800.
Water Works Park Summer season begins June 7. Four giant slides, a tubing river, a children’s water playground, two indoor pools and sand volleyball. Admission includes access to Natatorium. At 2400 Long Road, just off Loop 288 and FM428 (Sherman Drive). Visit www.dentonwaterworks.com or call 940-349-8800.
l Preview days are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 17; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 24; noon to 7 p.m. May 25; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 26 (Memorial Day); 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 31; and noon to 7 p.m. June 1.
BOATING & SAILING
Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club Sailboat racing & sailing each wknd on Lewisville Lake. Lessons avail. 972-294-1661.
DOG PARK
Wiggly Field Dog Park at Lake Forest Park, at 1400 E. Ryan Road, between Teasley Lane and FM1830 (Country Club Road). Free. Closed 7am-3:30pm each Wed for mowing and maintenance. For rules, visit www.dentonparks.com or call Kathy Schaeffer at 940-349-8731.
GOLF
Decatur Golf Club 211 Country Club Road, Decatur. 940-627-3789. Daily fee, 9 holes.
Denton Country Club 1213 Country Club Road, Argyle. 940-387-2812. Private, 18 holes.
Doral Tesoro Golf Club 15801 Championship Parkway, Fort Worth. 817-497-2582. Daily fee, 18 holes.
Lantana Golf Club 800 Golf Club Drive, Lantana. 940-728-4653. Private, 18 holes.
Oakmont Country Club 1200 Clubhouse Drive, Corinth. 940-321-5599. Private, 18 holes.
On Course Golf Driving Range Open to public daily 8am-9pm. $5-$9. 2009 W. Windsor Drive. 940-381-2700.
Robson Ranch Wildhorse Golf Course 9400 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton. 940-246-1001. Semi-private, 18 holes.
Spirit of the West Resort 100 S. Texas St., Tioga. 940-437-5000. Daily fee, 9 holes.
Texas Sundown Ranch Golf Course 13037 I-35, Sanger. 940-458-5979. Daily fee, 9 holes.
TWU Golf Course 1120 Club House Drive, Denton. 940-898-3163. Daily fee, 18 holes.
The Timber Links at Denton 5201 Par Drive, Suite 2, Denton. 940-380-1318. Semi-private, 9 holes.
HOCKEY
Face Off Hockey Center In-line hockey leagues for youths and adults. 222 S. Mayhill Road. 940-393-8439. www.faceoffhockeycenter.com.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Canyon Lake Ranch riding lessons & guided trails. Basics of horse care and Western-style riding. Trails on wooded rolling hills along Lewisville Lake. Equip. provided. Lighted arena. One mile west of I-35E on FM2181. 940-321-2840.
Trinity Riding Center Leisure riding & adventure riding. Riders navigate the Trinity River Greenbelt to Ray Roberts Lake trails. Trails also move south to Lewisville. $35-$125. Riding lessons avail. Located on the Trinity River Green Belt in Aubrey, 4247 FM428. 940-320-1715. www.trinitytrainingcenter.com .
Wind Swept Farms Stables with English riding lessons, beginners to advanced. Tues-Sun by appointment. 220 W. Harpole, Argyle. $25 group, $35 private. 940-240-1476.
MARTIAL ARTS
Denton Academy of Martial Arts
612 Hercules Lane. 940-387-7442.
MOTOR SPORTS
Fwd-Fwd Club 4-wheeling off-road club with regular excursions and meetings each 2nd and 4th Tues at 7:30pm, Lee’s 4-Wheel Drive, 1015 N. I-35E, Suite 216, Carrollton. 972-240-8237.
North Texas Dragway 1/8-mile asphalt & concrete drag strip with year-round junior and index racing each Fri 7pm-midnight; Sat 6pm-midnight; Sun noon-6pm. I-35 at exit 474. 940-482-6989.
Texas Motor Speedway Tours of speedway available ($6, $4 seniors & children 3-13); souvenir shop. Highway 114 at I-35W, Fort Worth. 817-215-8500. $5, $1 children 6-12, free for children younger than 6. www.texasmotorspeedway.com
RUGBY
Denton Rugby Football Club For experienced & beginning players; trains each Tues & Thurs, 7pm, UNT intramural fields, Ave E next to Fouts Field. 972-509-7588 or 214-744-1279.
SKATING
Skate Works Park Ramps, platforms, railings & more for skateboarders & inline skaters of all skill levels. Classes, rentals & parties available. 5-9pm Wed-Thurs; 2-10pm Fri; 1-10pm Sat; 1-8pm Sun. Admission is $5 per day, or less with discount punch cards. Helmets required, may be rented for $3. Next to Water Works Park on Long Road at Sherman Drive (FM428) and Loop 288. 940-349-8125.
Vertical Reality skatepark and ministry. 3350 Deerwood Parkway. Open 2-5pm Sun, 5-7pm Thurs, for those willing to participate in Bible study. Signed waiver & helmet required. 940-382-8500.
SOCCER
For beginners or experienced players, all women ages 18 and up invited to play outdoor soccer. Ten games on Sundays; two seasons a year (Feb-May and Aug-Oct). Practice and play in Denton. Visit www.ntwsa.org . Call Kelli Alexander at 940-390-4161 or e-mail catfish@prodigy.net (put “soccer” in subject line).
TENNIS
Goldfield Tennis Center 8 outdoor lighted courts and utility court. Offers classes, leagues & tournaments. Mon-Thurs, 10am-9pm; Fri 10am-5:30pm. 2005 W. Windsor Drive. 940-349-8526.
WRESTLING
XCW Wrestling Matches at 8pm each Friday at 1131 Fort Worth Drive. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for students with ID, seniors and children younger than 12. BYOB, cans only. Visit www.xcwonline.net or call 940-891-3283.




