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Hillcrest Forest couple David and Josephie Jackson built the small, 2-by-2-foot hive last spring, and within a week, it produced several sheets of edible honeycomb.

For more than 20 years, the former priest and his volunteers have been planting thousands of trees along major roads around the neighborhood.

They share recollections and first-hand stories of the events that shaped their lives and changed the world.

Bread Winners Cafe, which has a location in the Inwood Village, is giving away free cakeballs through Friday to celebrate 16 years in business. They’re calling it their Sweet 16 Cakeball, and it looks mighty tasty.

The restaurant opened in 1994, and some of the original employees still work there … more

Bookmarks has a two-fer at NorthPark this Saturday for the kiddos. Songwriter Mark Burrows will present a musical program for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m., and then there’s Farmer Jason, an Emmy Award-winning children’s entertainer at 2 p.m.

Learn how to rid your garden of critters during a special program Saturday … more

City Cafe on West Lovers has temporarily closed until Aug. 9 for a “face lift” that will ultimately celebrate the restaurant’s 25-year, silver anniversary, according to a DMN update.

Since 1985, this neighborhood bistro has been recognized as one of the most prestigious dining spots in Dallas. It will be … more

The city has launched the new program Citizen Forester, a course that teaches people how to protect the trees in their neighborhoods. The program will educate people on the process for planting trees in the city and caring for them. You also can get some good information on tree identification … more

Temps are pushing 100 degrees, but here’s something to lift your spirits: free samples and tastings at The Cultured Cup in Preston Center. All day Thursday through Saturday, the specialty tea shop will offer cold teas, fruit infusions and coffee beverages. Experts  will show you how to make these refreshing … more

The Dallas Bar Association is hosting a Christmas in July event, accepting donations for the Genesis Women’s Shelter, The Family Place and the North Texas Food Bank.

Based near Park Cities, Genesis provides safety and shelter to battered women and their children in the Greater Dallas area. Right now, its … more

Starting tonight, Stratos Greek Taverna on Northwest Highway is helping raise support for the Gulf Coast oil spill recovery effort. During the restaurant’s Harem Night for the Gulf Coast, 50 percent of all proceeds from food and belly dancing tips will go toward the fund. But, it’s only happening three … more