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Part of Reunion Arena can be yours for the right price.

The city is holding an auction for more than 300 items in the former home of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars, which is now scheduled for demolition starting next March.

You can bid on everything from grills and retractable arena seats to a Sony Jumbotron screen. Even a basketball floor will be for sale.

You can view items up for auction on Sept. 18 and Sept. 23 at the arena, 777 Sports Street, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Other items from the 28-year-old facility — including lockers and forklifts — are available in an online-only auction.

Let’s hope the weather stays nice for this!

The All About Uptown Fest will be this Saturday, 13 Sept 08 from 11a - 11p.

There will be historic tours of Uptown and sponsors include: City Vets, Pets R Uptown, Dean Foods, Kids Korner, Renowned Restaurants

Located on Fairmont Street between McKinney Avenue and Cedar Springs

CHEF SHOWCASE TENT
11AM: Juan Rosado - The Crescent Club at Rosewood Crescent Hotel
12PM: Vu Le - The Fish Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1PM: John Coleman - Fearings at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
2PM: Chris Meier - The Capital Grille
3PM: Paula Lambert - Mozzarella Company
4PM: David Bull - Bolla at the Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa
5PM: Brian Wubbena - Trulucks
6PM: Gianni Santin - The Conservatory at Rosewood Crescent Hotel

MAIN STAGE
11AM: Scott Whitaker - Country
1PM: A Hard Days Night - Beatles Tribute Band
3PM: Mount Righteous - Progressive Big Band
4:30PM: Jonnie Blanco - Pop Alternative Rock
7PM: Brave Combo - Alternative Polka Party Rock
9PM: The Killdares - Irish Rock

For more information, contact the Uptown Association at:
469.341.0613
www.AllAboutUptown.com

In the rush for back to school clothes, this weekend is the annual tax-free weekend that lasts from 12:01a Friday through midnight on Sunday. The qualified purchases are clothing and shoes below $100 in price.

Expect better sales this year compared to last year as the economy and retail sales are down across the board.

Also, to keep to your budget, here are some tips for staying on track:

1. Use extended hours to shop when crowds aren’t so big.

2. Make a list after you’ve inventoried what’s already in the closet and what still fits.

3. Have a budget and stick to it.

4. Research offers before you go. Sales are better than average this weekend.

5. This isn’t just for school kids. You can stock up on diapers, pajamas or a new bathing suit.

Cool off and enjoy hot deals at Haven this weekend!

50-75% Off throughout the store including home and body fragrances, tabletop, furniture, pillows, vases, books, blankets.

4 hour free parking in the B lot and parking garage. Complimentary valet at the corner of Museum Way and Victory Park Lane.

It’s a well known fact that when the economy gets tight, coupon usage and efforts to save money increase.

So the ever festive Entertainment Book which is crammed full of savings, is now FREE for Dallas 2008 - all the coupons are valid at least through 1 November 2008. They do charge a $4.99 shipping fee but you would have paid that anyway had you bought the book at the original price of $25.

This also gives you access to their website where you can find even more cost savings on everything from food to films to personal services like manicures and dry cleaning.

You will also need to agree to buy the 2009 book at full value ($25). Just use a couple of the 2-for-1 dinner coupons and the book pays for itself.

Parker County Peach Festival
Saturday, July 12, 2008
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Historic Downtown Square
Weatherford, Texas

Weatherford hosts the 2008 Annual Peach Festival on Saturday, July 12th. This year’s festival features more than 200 arts and crafts vendors. Come to the Peach Festival in Weatherford’s historic downtown, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

You will find a children’s area, a food court, non-stop entertainment, and of course sweet, juicy Parker County Peaches.

Beat the heat with Peachy treats of all kinds - Peach ice cream, Peach juleps, Peach smoothies, Peach cobbler, Peach jams, and just plain ol’ Peaches to bite and let the juice run down your chin.

Admission is $5 for adults and FREE for children 12 and under. There will be free parking from the Ninth Grade Center (1007 S. Main St.) Exit 408, Weatherford College (225 College Park Dr) Exit 409, and the First Monday Grounds (100 Block Santa Fe) Exit 409. Free Shuttle services are available from these sites as well. Free handicap parking and handicap shuttle from Weatherford Ninth Grade Center.

The Peach Pedal Bike Ride is on July 14th. Visit www.peachpedal.com for more information. Call the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce for more information: Toll Free 1-888-594-3801.

Dallas based JC Penney department stores has opted to scale back their store-opening plans for 2009.

Initially, JCP expected to open 50 stores each year between now and 2011. Their 2009 plans now call for only 10-15 new stores.