Featured 2008 Summer Events
Sunday June 8th The Plaza at Preston Center 's 2 nd Annual Best Iced Tea Contest 1-4pm, Dallas
Free, tickets for testing ballots ($5, $10, $20) www.theculturedcup.com Did you know June is National Iced Tea Month? To commemorate this Southern tradition, The Plaza at Preston Center is finding the best iced tea in the metroplex benefiting the North Texas Food Bank. Come taste the wide array of iced tea samples from participating Dallas-area restaurants to determine which restaurant truly has the best iced tea in Dallas. The public's vote will determine the People's Choice Award alongside the Judges' Award for the best version of this classic refreshment by a panel of "celebrity judges" including TEA in TEXAS editor Lee Q. Garcia.
June 28 and July 26th Healthy U Wellness Expo 9-4pm Sandy’s Market, Houston
Sandy Arch and team are committed to creating an experience that is a far cry from the hectic, impersonal, fast-food world of modern food shopping and dining, building a place to learn about your options and discover new ways to indulge yourself while enhancing your health. A forum for community enjoyment, growth and connection, Sandy’s Market is changing the way America eats. www.sandysmarket.com
July 12th Night of Culture- A night of China! 6pm Keria Teas, Round Rock
Enjoy education, costumes and teas from the motherland of Tea at this fine tea house as Kristen Schneider and staff create another coveted cultural evening in the nightly series. From Austin, I35 north to exit #252B (RR 620); head east into Historic District. (512)255-3742. www.keriateas.com
July 26 and August 9th Womens Health Fair 10-2pm Allon Health Center, Houston
Enjoy complimentary Gourmet tea and get the latest information on Anti-Aging, weight loss, asthma, allergies, fatigue, cholesterol lowering, diabetes, pain management, Hormone therapy, and vitamin deficiencies by local experts. RSVP 713-467-4488 www.drallon.com
August 23rd 10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Tea 11am, Fort Worth
Celebrating 10 years of Faith, Life, Love and Hope. The money raised will help to fund educational programs, services as well as provide breast prostheses and wigs to survivors and benefits the American Cancer Society. Festivities Include: Raffle, Full Tea, Hat Contest, Door Prizes, Shopping and auctions. Tickets $10 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott 817-723-3095 Online donations accepted at www.breastcancertea.com
October 4th Calvert Victorian Tea, Gala & Street Fair, Historic Calvert
Enjoy an afternoon of sipping tea and tasting delicacies in a lovely garden setting, period dress
is encouraged but not required. Then stay for the Gala, Formal attire or period costumes encouraged with costume contests, food & beverage, cash bar. Live Music & dancing with Horse-drawn Carriage Rides. A day to remember. www.pinoakbb.com
