To bring the community together and raise money for Alzheimer’s, The Village at Valley Creek will be hosting their first annual Harvest Festival. The project, which The festival will be hosted at The Village at Valley Creek from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. After mass mailing to the Denton community, Director of Sales and Marketing Joanne Conaway hopes that there will be good enough reception this year…
Comfort food, cold brews and helping the underprivileged – words John Williams wants to make synonymous with the first-ever Denton Mac ‘n’ Cheese Festival. Debuting Sunday, Oct. 28, the festival will be held from 2-6 p.m. on East Oak Street. Attendees who have purchased a $10 ticket will be able to sample 30 to 40 mac ‘n’ cheeses from local businesses and decide on their favorite. Proceeds will go toward…
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Denton County hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 10 to celebrate the official naming of its office complex, McNatt Center, on N. Bell Avenue. CASA was able to purchase the facility thanks to a $200,000 donation from longtime Denton residents, the McNatt brothers, which allowed the organization to expand its staff to better serve local children. “To say that the board of directors of…
Voting is an incredibly important matter that many people, especially students, tend to overlook. A vast number of the U.S. population only care about voting when it comes time for Presidential elections. While the presidential election is a significant time for voting, there are many other elections within local communities and government seats that are vital to how our country is run. The last day to register to vote…
Thursday, Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day. This national holiday is an annual celebration that commemorates LGBTQ awareness. This year is special because it marks the 30th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. National Coming Out Day occurs on Oct. 11 in honor of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, which happened on Oct. 11, 1987. The day celebrates the power coming out can have…
Yogi doesn’t have to only be the teas that calm your colds or soothe your midterm stress. You can be a yogi yourself with these different Denton yoga studios close to the TWU campus. Authentic Yoga Life – 218 N Austin St, Denton, TX 76201 Based off of Baron Baptiste’s Power Vinyasa Yoga, Authentic Life Yoga’s program is “designed for every person and every body,” according to their website….
Living in Denton gives students the opportunity to experience different types of foods, ranging from Mexican to Chinese. For years, Denton hasn’t had the best options for good seafood. Recently though, Denton has opened its heart to Shell Shack. “Denton is so much fun. I’ve lived out here for so long, I just couldn’t wait to get out here,” Shell Shack owner Dallas Hale said. Not only is the…
Kicking off October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, TWU’s Health Promotion, a division under Student Health Services, is hosting a Pink Promises Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 5:30-7 pm. Also deserving of applause for volunteering is the Delta Delta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma and Sigma Gamma Rho. Starting at the gardens in front of Fitness & Recreational Center, participants will walk the half mile around the…
For an affordable meal and a casual brunch or coffee stop before class, swing by 603 North Locust Street, only three blocks north of Denton square. Every day of the week, Loco Café opens its doors from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Biscuits and beverages are made fresh daily, garnering attention from many local guests. Loose tea by the cup or tea pot, fresh-squeezed juice and handmade lemonade or limeade wash a…
Have you heard the latest from the girls in Denton High? For the past two years, they’ve had the opportunity to participate in a non-profit sports organization that focuses on “the whole girl” called Girls in the Game. The program exposes girls to more than 40 different sports and focuses on health and leadership. Although fairly new to Denton, Girls in the Game is an organization that was founded in…
The last day to register to vote is Oct. 9, and the upcoming election on Nov. 6 promises to be a close and important race for Texas candidates running for U.S. Senator. Senator Ted Cruz is rerunning for his position, but is challenged by congressman Beto O’Rourke, who has risen in popularity. As of this writing, polls are showing the race to be neck and neck. The first debate out…
To welcome the new season that is just around the corner, the Denton Community Market is holding a variety of fall events and fundraisers during the month of September. From April through November, the Denton Community Market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. According to their website, the Community Market is “a producer-only farmer’s market and art market in downtown Denton, featuring live music, kids’ activities, local farms,…
Budgeting is not about catching good deals at stores, but it is about how to save money. Sometimes I think a review on basics can do us good, no matter where our finances are. I recommend laying out your bills each month up against your income so you can see what extra you have or where you can make cuts to live within your means. Most of my cuts are…
September marks the seventh annual World Alzheimer’s Month, a global campaign aimed at destigmatizing dementia, raising awareness and combating misinformation about the disease. Coordinated by Alzheimer’s Disease International, the Alzheimer’s Month campaign launched in 2012 and includes Alzheimer’s day, which is held Sept. 21. Though the campaign is London-based, its impact is international as more than 80 countries observed Alzheimer’s Day in 2017. This year’s campaign theme is “Every 3…
As of 2018, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death across all ages in the United States, and it is the 2nd leading cause of death globally for ages 15-24, according to www.Save.org. Sept. 9-15 is National Suicide Prevention Week. This week is aimed at helping people around the nation to reach out and talk about mental health, whether it be positive or negative. Having a conversation about mental…
On Sep 7, Carson Creek Ranch is hosting a three-day independent music festival in Austin, Texas for the first time. The Waterloo Music Festival is a music, food, and camping event that seeks to set itself apart in the infamous Austin concert scene. Attendees will camp out on the 58-acre ranch for a “curated, artist-driven and niche experience,” according to Cheyenne Doerr of Giant Noise Public Relations. The festival…
Outdoor Adventures Each year, the TWU Fitness and Recreation Center hosts multiple outdoor adventures that are open to students and range from kayaking, hiking, caving and horseback riding. This semester, there will be seven trips available that will cost between $10 and $40 per student. Each student must pre-register to reserve their spot. To register, visit the front desk of the Fitness and Recreation Center during their hours of operation….