Category: June 2024

Casita Boys Rock the Rock & Roll Martini Group

Dave Parker The Rock & Roll Martini Group was lucky enough to host the world-famous Casita Boys during their World Tour 2024 for a driveway concert. A founding member of the group, Keenan Wallace, along with Dee Wallace, were the host for the May party. Keenan and Dee served up a Mexican feast with cheese…

Tech Club

Steve Garvin The Tech Club general session was held on May 13 at 7 p.m. in the Creative Arts and Technology Center (9404 Ed Robson Blvd., Denton) in Room 104, and the topic was “Staying Safe on the Internet.” Club member Sherry Garvin shared her personal and professional experiences regarding best security practices while using…

Celebrating Spring

Kim Wilkins Nothing marks the arrival of spring more than a tour of a beautiful garden. That is exactly what the women of Fellowship At The Ranch Church women’s group thought when they recently toured the Israel Prayer Garden in Corinth. This jewel of a garden is located at the Glory of Zion Global Sphere…

Ladies’ Night at the Woodshop

Lorraine Wilson Ladies’ Night at the Woodshop, a concept launched in 2014 by Joey Misiaszek, has become a staple event, fostering a strong community of female woodworkers. Despite initial skepticism from most Woodshop members, Joey’s unwavering dedication ensured its success. The journey of Ladies’ Night, from its humble beginnings to its present-day format, highlights the…

Word of the Month: Chimichurri

David Zapatka One of my favorite dishes on cruise ships is fish al fresco, “fish cooked and eaten in the fresh air.” This means the executive chef purchases fresh-caught fish in the ports, displays them in the outdoor grill section of the ship, then cooks them to order. One of my favorites is chimichurri on…

NxNW—Salute to Cinco de Mayo

Cherlyn Conway Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican Army victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This holiday often gets confused with Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated in September. It was interesting to find out that Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor…

Women’s Golf Association Eclectic Tournament

Ana Corey Who says there are no “do-overs” in golf? The Women’s Golf Association says there are do-overs when it’s the Eclectic Tournament. On May 13 and 14, 67 ladies hit the links in anticipation of a well-played day of golf. The weather was overcast and muggy, but that didn’t stifle the enthusiasm. All the…

Come Shimmy and Shake at the Sizzle!

Frances Hackley, Publicity Chair It definitely will be getting hot in here! One hot band is coming! The Summer Sizzle Dance will feature The Special Edition Band (thespecialeditionband.com). Back by popular demand, the Music Club is bringing The Special Edition Band back for the Summer Sizzle Dance on Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m. This…