WHAT: Long Cove, one of the country’s premiere waterfront communities, will host a patriotic fireworks show on Cedar Creek Lake Saturday, July 1, 2017. The best views are from the water, so grab your family and friends, get on your boat and drop an anchor on the southeast corner of Cedar Creek Lake for a night to celebrate our community, country and freedom with those you love most. 

WHEN: July 1, 2017, at Sunset 

WHERE: Long Cove shore, on the southeast corner of Cedar Creek Lake 

COST: FREE

SAFETY INFO: For this event, boats will need to be a minimum of 600’ away from the fireworks barge. Additionally, Long Cove asks that all boaters abide by standard safety measures including, but not limited to, the use of life jackets, boating licenses and standard speed regulations.

ABOUT LONG COVE: Long Cove is a luxury residential community located just over an hour from Dallas on Cedar Creek Lake and designed to provide owners with an unplugged, relaxing and family-oriented experience. Situated on more than six miles of pristine shoreline in Cedar Creek's deep waters and spanning more than 1,000 acres, the Long Cove property is considered to be the "Watercolor" or "Seaside" of Texas. Long Cove offers special home sites for waterside cottages, lakefront homes and porch homes, which can all be built-to-suit, accommodating the unique needs of each resident. Amenities at Long Cove include boat valet and concierge, lakefront swim club, fishing and canoeing pond, hiking and biking trails, outdoor gathering spaces and fire pits, tennis courts, fitness center, amphitheater and more. For more information, please visit www.long-cove.com.

WHAT: Buxton Marine will open its doors at Long Cove Marina just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Buxton Marine will offer several exciting opportunities for both Long Cove residents and the public to take part in, such as:

Pro Shop Grand Opening: Whether you want to talk about carving the surf over coffee or pick up a new tube rope after lunch, we are now here to help! The Buxton Marine Lunch Squad will have the coolers stocked and the shade tents up, grilling brats and burgers all weekend. So, come early, come hungry, and come explore the newest gear available to maximize your lake fun!

Interactive Nautique Demos: Get acquainted with our 2017 models to discover which Nautique fits your family, experience how the new boat design and innovative technology can enhance your lake lifestyle, or just come knock the rust off and try our wave out firsthand. Buxton Marine will have all the new 2017 models available to demo, so feel free to bring your ski, surfboard, or wakeboard for a pull behind your favorite Nautique!

Interactive Nautique Demos will be available on Saturday - Sunday :  8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

Personalized Surf Lessons: Bring your Nautique to the Long Cove Marina to have a Buxton Marine Pro Shop professional provide surf lessons tailored to your crew. In addition to providing surf tips and instructions, Alec or Matt will also provide pointers on driving your Nautique as well as how to set up your boat for the optimal ride.

Personalized Surf Lessons will be available on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from  8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Be sure to RSVP with Michael Smith at Michael@buxtonmarine.com if you would like to sign up for surf lessons or demos!

WHEN: Saturday, May 27 - Sunday, May 28, 2017

WHERE: Long Cove Marina 

3700 Highway 198 

Malakoff, TX 75148

ABOUT LONG COVE MARINA: Long Cove is known for its white-glove, turn-key service, and already offers a boat valet as well as a Boat Club that offers residents shared access to a number of different boats. Boat owners at Cedar Creek Lake, as well as Long Cove residents, now have access to on-demand mobile service for all boating needs and maintenance plans that notify them of scheduled tune-ups. The maintenance plans also allow customers year-round boating with a special option for winterizing and de-winterizing boats. The new Buxton Marine pro shop will offer access to a wide variety of brand name surfer, ski and wake board accessories, and the ship store will serve as a small convenience shop with on-the-go snacks and beverages. In addition to the store, Long Cove residents and the public will continue to have access to the Long Cove Marina and the fuel dock. The marina is located adjacent to the Highway 189 bridge, just south of Caney City, and includes dry stack storage for 72 boats. It is the first marina on Cedar Creek Lake with dry stack boat storage. Boats are taken in and out of the water on forklifts and stored in a 3-story steel building.

ABOUT LONG COVE: Long Cove is a luxury residential community located just over an hour from Dallas on Cedar Creek Lake and designed to provide owners with an unplugged,relaxing and family-oriented experience. Situated on more than six miles of pristine shoreline in Cedar Creek's deep waters and spanning more than 1,000 acres, the Long Cove property is considered to be the "Watercolor" or "Seaside" of Texas. Long Cove offers special home sites for waterside cottages, lakefront homes and porch homes, which can all be built-to-suit, accommodating the unique needs of each resident. Amenities at Long Cove include boat valet and concierge, lakefront swim club, fishing and canoeing pond, hiking and biking trails, outdoor gathering spaces and fire pits, tennis courts, fitness center, amphitheater and more. For more information, please visit www.long-cove.com.

Patio Wines and Cheese

Thursday, June 1, 2017, 7 p.m. & Friday, June 2, 2017, 8 p.m.

$40 per person

It's hot! Time to pop open some rosé or cool whites! We will explore the perfect wines to enjoy on a hot summer evening and the cheeses that pair perfectly with them. 

Cheese 101 – Winner of D Magazine’s Best of Big D!

Thursday, June 8, 2017, 7 p.m. 

$40 per person

Join us as we experience comparative tastings of cheese and out-of-the-ordinary items that will help you focus on the distinct flavors of each cheese type. We will cover the basics of how cheese is made and answer questions about cheese pairing fundamentals. Also, there will be soothing libations provided to be enjoyed in the relaxing atmosphere of the shop!

Beer vs Wine SMACKDOWN - Father's Day Edition (PLUS CHARCUTERIE!)

Thursday, June 15, 2017, 7 p.m. & Friday, June 16, 2017, 8 p.m.

$45 per person

Which is truly the better pair with cheese? Will wine lovers shake their stems in the agony of defeat? Will beer lovers mourn by crying into their...well...beer? Even if you know the answers to these vexing questions, who wouldn't love the experience of putting these two elixirs to the test? Each of the five rounds consists of one cheese, one wine and one beer. We will talk about pairing in general and specific impressions of each pair. There will be a vote and a winner. What truly is cheese's best partner? You will decide! We have added a selection of cured meats to the class for Father's Day! 

Comparing Napa and Sonoma

Thursday, June 22, 2017, 7 p.m. & Friday, June 30, 2017, 8 p.m.

$45 per person 

Two of America's greatest wine producing regions sit on opposite sides of the Mayacamas mountains. Napa and Sonoma Valley produce distinct wines with characteristics that are indicative of each valley. We will compare six wines (three from each valley) paired with sixcheeses! Come taste some of California's best!  

Charcuterie and Cheese

Friday, June 23, 2017, 8 p.m. & Thursday, June 29, 2017, 7 p.m.

$40 per person 

Charcuterie, those delicious cured meats! Whether you prefer salami, prosciutto or pâté, we will be talking about how they are made and matching them up with incredible handmade cheese and tasty wines!  

WHERE: Scardello Artisan Cheese

             3511 Oak Lawn Avenue

              Dallas, Texas 75219

PURCHASE ONLINE: Classes may be purchased online at scardellocheese.com. In order to cancel, please call 214.219.1300. Scardello will provide a full refund when cancelling 48 hours before the start of the class. A 50% refund will be given when cancelling 24 hours in advance. There is no refund when cancelling the day of the class. Scardello has a strict cancellation policy. These events do typically sellout, so be sure to purchase your seat today!

WHAT: JDRF, the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, will host the TypeOneNation Summit on Sunday, April 23, 2017. JDRF has assembled a top-notch team of medical experts, diabetes educators, and inspirational speakers, who themselves struggle with diabetes, to teach and better educate anyone who interacts with and/or cares for an insulin-dependent diabetic person.  People impacted by T1D who attend the TypeOneNation Summit will learn how to better care for themselves or that special person, who struggles with the difficulty of managing diabetes. Keynote speaker, Kerri Sparling, blogger and author of “Six Until Me” and “Balancing Diabetes”, aims to spread a message of hope versus fear through the power of social media, advocacy, and storytelling.

TypeOneNation is generously underwritten by: ORIX Foundation and Niagara Cares locally, and Lilly Diabetes, BD, Dexcom, Novo Nordisk, Medtronic, Insulet, Tandem Diabetes Care and Roche nationally.

WHEN: Sunday, April 23, 2017

Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. 

Sessions and speakers from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Marriott Quorum 

14901 Dallas Pkwy 

Dallas, Texas 75254

TICKETS:Individual tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child 16 and under. To purchase, please visit jdrf.org/dallas/events/typeonenation-summit or call 214-764-6769. 

ABOUT JDRF: JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence, and a working plan to bring life-changing therapies from the lab to the community. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF has invested nearly $2B in research over the past 45 years, and is sponsoring scientific research in 17 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit jdrf.org.

C. C. Young, a premier, non-profit senior living community, is excited to announce a call for art and writing for the 2017 Spirit is Ageless Art and Writing Contest. Residents of  C. C. Young and the general public, age 55 and better, are encouraged to enter. Entries will be accepted on March 22 and 23, 2017.  

Started in 1999, The Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest continues to be a very special event at C. C. Young. The contest, art gallery show and celebration of artists and writers is designed for the entire Dallas-Fort Worth community to enjoy. The annual show features entries from 16 categories in an effort to celebrate each person’s ageless creativity, ability to grow and eagerness to share his or her special talents, no matter a person’s limitations or status. All ability levels are welcome to participate in the contest.

The Spirit is Ageless Awards & Celebration Event will be held at The Point & Pavilion at C. C. Young on Saturday, May 6, 2017, and is open to all participants and the general public. The featured speaker will be Lily Cabatu Weiss, Executive Director of the Dallas Arts District. Please RSVP today to rsvp@ccyoung.org  or 214-841-2831.

“C. C. Young is dedicated to serving our residents and community at large so that each individual can grow in body, mind and spirit, no matter their life’s circumstance or limitations,” said Denise Aver-Phillips,  Vice President of Community Outreach at C. C. Young. “This contest inspires and celebrates each individual’s creativity.”

How to Enter

The contest is open to members of the general public, age 55 or better, and is open to residents of C. C. Young. The art is to have been completed at age 55 or better and created by the person entering the piece. C. C. Young Residents are limited to entering two (2) pieces and there is NO cost. All others are limited to entering one (1) complimentary piece and may enter one (1) additional piece of art for a $10.00 entrance fee, which must be paid at the time of art delivery/drop off. Winners will be honored at The Spirit is Ageless Awards & Celebration Event on Saturday, May 6, 2017, in the following categories:

 Drawing · Fiber Arts · Group Project · Hard Crafts · Metal · Miscellaneous · Mixed Media

Painting · Photography · Poetry · Prose · Upcycle/Recycle (NEW for 2017!)

Wood Carving · Wood Turning via Lathe

Entry forms are now available online. Visit www.ccyoung.org/spirit-is-ageless to access the application and additional information. Completed entries will be accepted March 22-23, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and must be delivered in person to the lobby of The Point & Pavilion at C. C. Young at 4847 West Lawther Drive, Dallas, Texas 75214.