East Meets West Mixer

Saturday, January 28 at 7:00 PM

HOSTS: Tom Kelly & Steve Holston, Darwin Folmar & Dirk Nettles, and Will Fields

Where: Will's Home (806 Delia Court Arlington, TX 76012; PH 817-909-9641)

Tom Kelly & Steve Holston, Darwin Folmar & Dirk Nettles, and Will Fields

invite you to a mixer

bringing together City Slickers from the East

and Cowboys from the West.

Bring your friends – the more the merrier.

Heavy hors d'ouevres will be provided. BYOB.

Please post your RSVP to this event (name and email address)

in the comment section for this event entry.

January Book Club

Thursday, January 26, 7:30 PM

Host: Bill

Location: 2001 Royalwood Dr., Arlington, 76006

Call for directions: (817) 718-2424

NICK AND NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn. From School Library Journal: (Grade 9-Up) What happens when two witty, wise, but vulnerable teens meet by accident at a chaotic punk rock club? They fall in love, of course. While both are dealing with the fallout of failed relationships and the infinite hurt that accompanies them, they are questioning everything about themselves, their friends, and their future paths. The passion and intelligence of these characters, along with the authors' intimate knowledge of and complete respect for their audience, make this novel unique. Told in alternating chapters over the course of a single night, the narratives create a fully fleshed-out picture of both teens, informed by their love of music, their devotion to their friends, and their clear-eyed view of the world. These kids don't drink or do drugs and it's solely their obsession with music that takes them to these clubs. One of Norah's relatives calls her a potty mouth, and that's no exaggeration. Throughout the book, the expletives fly fast and furious, but they are more about personal expression and in-your-face attitude than about strong emotions. Yet, there is also considerable depth and sensitivity. Norah explains the Jewish concept of tikkun olam the responsibility to heal a fractured world and Nick comes up with an original spin on it. There are many heart-stopping, insightful moments in this supremely satisfying and sexy romance. A first-rate read.
 
1. Get the book. (Books available at Barnes & Noble or Amazon.com)
2. Read it.
3. Sign-in on the comments for this blog entry so we know how much dessert to get.
4. Come share dessert, as well as your thoughts and insights on the book.
 
All are welcome. So that we know how much dessert to have ready, please add your NAME and EMAIL to the comment section for this event. See you there!

P.S. Insignificant Others by Stephen McCauley is the February book club selection.

January Supper Gathering

Saturday, January 21, 7:00 PM

944 East Copeland Rd., Arlington, TX 76011
(S.E. corner I-30 and Collins)

Asian Buffet: Sushi cuisine, Steak, Mongolian grill, Seafood, & Crab legs every Friday and Saturday

Please leave your FIRST NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS in the comment section for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you.

I look forward to seeing you there!

January Breakfast

ASC Breakfast Club

Sunday, January 15, 9:00 AM

Jay Jay Cafe #2

1001 S. Bowen Rd., Arlington, TX 76013 (817/861-1060)

ASC Member Recommendation: "This place has great breakfasts. The waffles combo or pancake combo are great. Good coffee never runs dry. Good friendly service. I go here on Saturday morning, no wait. Which I do not know why not. The price is fair. I would go here for breakfast all the time, but I would get fat."

Please leave your FIRST NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS in the comment section for this posting so we know how many tables to pull together and we can look for you.

I look forward to seeing you there!

RV Show

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

FORT WORTH CONVENTION CENTER

1201 Houston Street, Fort Worth

Adults $8.00 ($7.00 with discount Coupon)

Senior Citizens (55+) $7.00 ($6.00 with discount Coupon)

Literally HUNDREDS of Recreational Vehicle units of all shapes and sizes will be on display (and for sale)...from the smallest of pop-up tent campers to the most luxurious of live-aboard Class "A" motor coaches with all the amenities of a modern home! PLUS supplies and equipment, resort and campground information, insurance...EVERYTHING the RV enthusiast could want.

Meet at Tom’s Burgers & Grill  (1530 N. Cooper St., Arlington - SW corner of I-30 and Cooper) at 8:30 AM for breakfast; drive together to the Fort Worth Convention Center. (Alternatively, meet us at the ticket booth/entrance for the opening of the show at 10:00 AM.) Leave your name/email in the comments section for this posting so we'll know to look for you!

January Hump-Day Happy Hour

Wednesday, January 4 - 6:00-8:00 PM

TWISTED ROOT BURGER CO.

310 E. Abram St., Suite 100, Arlington, TX (ph: 817/201-9669)

Three chefs, sick of eating frozen, tiny, and under-seasoned burgers, opened a real burger joint to make it the way they do at home. Fresh and seasoned meat, hand battered buttermilk fried stuff, fresh cut sweet potatoes, homemade pickles, Root Beer, ice cream and even condiments… It’s like eating at our kitchen table!

• 2011 Dallas Observer Reader’s Choice Award for Best Burger Observer, 2011
• 2011 D Magazine Reader’s Choice Award for Best Burger D Magazine, 2011
• TWISTED ROOT NAMED TOP 15 BURGERS IN TEXAS Texas Monthly, 2009

Come early - stay later - just plan to be there! (Look for us in front of the RV bar.) Sign the comment section for this entry (including your email address) so we can be on the look-out for you.

See you there!