Summer in Dallas - 2017

"Time to sit back and unwind."

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Things to do in July!

Dallas Dodge Ball - Every Monday and Thursday you can check out their open gym dodgeball games at Walnut Hill Rec Center (https://dallasdodgeball.com/tag/walnut-hill-rec-center/)

Shakespeare in the Park: Merry Wives of Windsor & Quixote (http://tickets.shakespearedallas.org/in-the-park) - Continuing Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays from June 27-July 22, 2017

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Summer Bible Studies (Online)

Women

June 14- July 26 (7 weeks) Steadfast Love with Lauren Chandler - http://blog.lifeway.com/womenallaccess/2017/05/16/steadfast-love-online-bible-study-sign/

June 15 - July 20 - Entrusted Bible Study with Beth Moore  - http://blog.lifeway.com/womenallaccess/2017/05/16/entrusted-online-bible-study-sign/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-GBvezdwHM (video talking about Steadfast Love and Entrusted)

Begins June 19th - Overwhelmed by Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory - https://www.womensbiblecafe.com/2017/05/overwhelmed-register/

June 12-July 14 - Me, Myself & Lies - Jennifer Rothschild - http://proverbs31.org/online-bible-studies/

Men

(You can start anytime) -Unfolded: The Story of God with Eric Geiger -http://blog.lifeway.com/leadingmen/2016/12/01/unfolded-the-story-of-god-online-bible-study/#.WS3yCVKZPow

Begins June 5 - Romans: The Essential Gospel by He Reads Truth - http://hereadstruth.com (sign up for email list serve to get updates on the study. They will post daily blogs beginning June 5!)

*Also get connected to your local church (if you have one), they may have a summer series going on or vacation bible school (VBS)*

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Entertainment: Things to do in June

*This list will be updated as I come across things*

June 2: Movies at The Park (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/movies-at-the-park-rogue-one-tickets-34545002031?aff=es2) & (https://www.facebook.com/events/126921224547300/)

They will be having free movies every Friday in June at Park in Park Lane! 

June 2-4, 2017: Plano Legacy West Grand Opening (https://legacywest.com/events/legacy-west-grand-opening-party/)

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afrikoPOP in the Park

A post shared by afrikopop fitness (@afrikopop) on May 25, 2017 at 9:27am PDT

What is it you ask?

afrikoPOP is a fitness program that combines West African Dance with high intensity interval training to an Afropop beat. A workout that feels like a dance party.

I have attended two classes at Klyde Warren Park and I have ENJOYED every minute of it. I am slightly bias because I am Nigerian and slight shaking of the nyash never hurt anybody!

Currently there are free classes going on until the end of June - check out the link for details!

https://www.klydewarrenpark.org/Things-To-Do/events/afrikopop.html

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Chasing Slow - Summer Read #1

“In the fast lane of life, this book is a much needed rest stop for the soul.”

“Author of Chasing Slow and founder of Design for Mankind, Erin Loechner has been blogging and speaking for more than a decade. Her heartfelt writing and design work has been showcased in The New York Times, Lucky, Parenting, Dwell, Marie Claire, Elle Decor, Huffington Post, and a two-season HGTV.com web special, garnering over one million fans worldwide. She has spoken for and appeared in renowned international events for clients such as Walt Disney World, IKEA, Martha Stewart and Home Depot. Now nestled in a Midwestern town, Erin, her husband, and two kids strive for less in most areas except three: joy, grace, and goat cheese.” (Excerpt taken from designformankind.com)

A sweet sister reached out to me about this book and I am so glad she did. A few weeks ago I ran across this book and I thought I will just get it later because I allowed reviews to sway me. When she reached out to me, it led me to go ahead and purchase it! Boy am I glad I read this to start off my summer. Erin has a unique writing style that I throughly enjoyed. She takes you on a journey of things that she learned along the way on her journey to purpose. Our world is bombarded with constantly being on (my personal convictions), that we don’t allow ourselves to rest in order to notice the beauty in our surroundings and the people He has put in our lives. I was convicted and cried as I read this book. I needed this kick in the butt. 

One of the biggest lessons from this book is that, it doesn’t mean stop dreaming, but being intentional in what we choose to say yes to. 

https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Slow-Courage-Journey-Beaten/dp/0310345677/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1496012437&sr=1-1&keywords=chasing+slow