We're combining two events in one evening so be sure to attend the Ribbon Cutting and Business after Hours on October 28th for Deaton's Hair Design and Gifts at 8630 Garland Road, next to Walton's Gardens.

This combined event is a great opportunity for members to network so be sure to come out and meet with other chamber members and Deaton's clientele.

Both Business after Hours and Ribbon Cuttings are well attended and can be scheduled by contacting the Chamber at 214.328.4100 or emailing us at president@eastdallaschamber.com.

On Wednesday, October 28th, we will have a Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours at Deaton's Hair Design and Gifts from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  Deaton's is  located at 8630 Garland Road, next door to Walton's Gardens.  Please join us in congratulating them at their new location.  They will be offering a 25% discount on their entire gift inventory with selected merchandise at 50%.  They have a lovely selection of gifts just in time for those holiday purchases.
 
On Thursday, October 29th, our Power Hour Networking Thursday Speaker Series will feature Jeff Crilley, Emmy Award winning reporter and author of Free Publicity, who will discuss Marketing Without Money.  Jeff will share his secrets to getting good news stories that even many seasoned PR pros do not know.  Our upcoming speaker for November 12th will be Russ Riddle, presenting "Galvanized Customer Service".  Please see flyer for further details.

This month, the City of Dallas officially kicked off construction of Phase One of the Santa Fe Trail, a recreational pathway traversing through East Dallas' cultural and natural landmarks. The section of the Trail now under construction begins at the south end of White Rock Lake and continues toward Woodrow Wilson High School. A great deal of progress is evident from East Grand Ave to West Shore at Lindsley Park.

"It is a great milestone to see dirt moving on this section of the trail," said Chris Angarola, Chairman of the Friends of the Santa Fe Trail. "As Dallas becomes a more pedestrian oriented city, the availability of an extensive recreational and commuter trail system is vital. The Santa Fe Trail we hope will mature into a critical piece of this city-wide link, connecting East Dallas to Downtown in a sustainable, socially conscious and enjoyable manner."

The City of Dallas and the Texas Department of Transportation have dedicated close to five million dollars to-date to establish the Trail. An initial two mile section now connects Randall Park near Woodrow Wilson High School to Hill Street. Near S. Hill Avenue, the trail will connect to the DART right-of- way, connecting Fair Park and Baylor. Plans for the trail also include a pedestrian bridge over Garland Road, as well as a long-term vision of a connection to the Central Business District.

• Phase One - Current construction of a paved trail from White Rock Lake to Woodrow Wilson High School near Glascow. Construction began in October 2009 with expected completion in January.
• Phase Two - Phase two was completed in April 2009 with a paved pathway from Woodrow Wilson to Deep Ellum. Landscaping, public art and other amenities are being planned.
• Phase Three - With authorization given last summer for extension, Phase Three will continue the Trail from Deep Ellum to Fair Park and Baylor, with a long-term vision of connecting to a trail system that extends to the Central Business District.

About Friends of Santa Fe Trail
About the Friends of the Santa Fe Trail: Our mission is to bring value to our community by bringing neighbors together, encouraging healthy lifestyles, improving the quality of life, increasing usable green space, and providing alternative commuting options through quality sustainable development that reflects the unique qualities of East Dallas. We want our neighbors to get fit, get connected, and get involved.
Website: http://www.friendsofsantafetrail.org