Robson Ranch Active Adult Community

Robson Ranch is offering fall incentives on new-build homes and ready-to-move-in homes with savings up to $25,000, depending on the home, homesite and delivery date selected. Robson Ranch is a top-selling active adult community in North Texas. Contact Keith Dobbs today for a tour of the area. 469-429-0145.

Dallas-Fort Worth Events

Feb. 20 - 22, 2009 - ConDFW Convention (Dallas, TX)
ConDFW, an annual literary speculative fiction (scifi/fantasy/horror/etc) convention, will be at the Crowne Plaza Suites Dallas-Park Central 7800 Alpha Rd Dallas, TX 75240 Friday through Sunday February 20 - 22, 2009. Author Guests of Honor are David Weber and Jim Butcher. Artist Guest of Honor is Janimation. Dozens of other local and visiting authors, artists, and dealers will be there. A costume contest and gaming will be available in addition to a wide spectrum of panels, presentations, and activities aimed at readers and writers of speculative fiction. For more information, visit www.condfw.org

Feb. 20, 2009 – Robin Williams – (Grand Prairie, TX)
This fall on Friday, February 20, 2009, at 8:00 P.M. Nokia Theatre will host award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams who will embark on his first U.S. stand-up comedy tour since his critically acclaimed 26-date tour in 2002. Entitled “Weapons of Self-Destruction,” the show will highlight Williams’ trademark free associations and riffs on social and political absurdities. For more information visit www.robinwilliams.com or www.nokiatheatredfw.com

Feb. 20-22, 2009 - AmeriStamp Expo/Texpex 2009 (Arlington, TX)
Admission is FREE at AmeriStamp Expo/Texpex 2009, winter show of the American Philatelic Society, at the Arlington Convention Center February 20-22. Family fun for age eight or 80, learn the ins and outs of the world’s greatest hobby. Some 6,400 pages of stamp exhibits will be shown in competition, plus rarities including the fabled inverted Jenny airmail error valued at $400,000. More than 80 dealers from the U.S. and abroad and an auction have everything you need to pursue the stamp hobby, with helpful seminars and how-to sessions for interests of every kind. Beginners are especially welcome, with a booth for new collectors and a special area to guide youth through hobby basics, with free stamps, puzzles, hands-on skills, and games. If you have an old collection, “Stamps in Your Attic” will give free evaluations of what you’ve got, courtesy of the National Stamp Dealers Association. AmeriStamp Expo/Texpex, open Friday and Saturday 10 to 6, Sunday from 10 to 4. Visit www.stamps.org/Ameristamp

Feb. 21, 2009 – Popeyes Mystiqal Run and Parade 2009 (Dallas, TX)
Popeyes MystiQal is back for itÂ’s 11th annual 5K Run/Walk for 2009. Join us on February 21, 2009 in Downtown Dallas for MystiQal. Watch as Downtown Dallas transforms into New Orleans during Mardi Gras - complete with a nighttime parade, outdoor cafes, street vendors and live music and entertainment. Popeyes MystiQal will rival the most authentic Mardi Gras experience without ever leaving Dallas. Popeyes MystiQal will feature beads and baubles, parties along the parade route, live music and loads of fun activities with the food and drink that celebrate Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras Run benefits Captain Hope’s Kids an organization that provides for the critical needs of homeless children. For more information visit www.runontexas.com or www.captainhope.org The parade route for 2009 has been changed to start at Main Street and Ervay Street going down Main Street to Lamar Street; making a right on Lamar and ending in the West End District. The Mystiqal Run at DallasÂ’ City Hall Plaza is the site of the start and finish of the annual 5K just two blocks off of the MystiQal Parade route. The run is scheduled for Saturday, February 21st at 5:30 p.m. Popeyes wants you to know what a Krewe is. Visit Popeyes at www.bonafidekrewe.com to get updates about the parade emailed to you.

Feb. 21 - 22, 2009 - Fort Worth Bridal Show (Fort Worth, TX)
Come See The Premier Bridal Event In Tarrant Country! Over 125 wedding businesses to meet your every wedding need. Tickets are available at the door, and no advance registration is needed. Discount coupon available on line at promoters website. For more information visit bridalshowsinc.com

Feb. 22 -Mar. 1, 2009 - Sesame Street: Elmo’s Green Thumb (Grand Prairie, TX)
Sunny isnÂ’t just the weather forecast on Sesame Street - itÂ’s also the name of ElmoÂ’s sunflower friend! Join all your favorite friends on an amazing adventure as they help Elmo find a new home for Sunny in the all new Sesame Street Live stage show, “ElmoÂ’s Green Thumb”. Venue: NOKIA Theatre Grand Prairie. Details - www.nokialivedfw.com or visit www.sesamestreetlive.com

Feb. 22, 2009 - Krewe of Barkus Parade (McKinney, TX)
Dress your four-legged friend in celebrity style and head to Historic Downtown McKinney for an afternoon of Mardi Gras fun! Patterned after the legendary Mystic Krewe of Barkus in New Orleans, Historic Downtown McKinney will feature a parade and costume contest! Humans and their dog escorts are invited to participate. Children may also enter decorated wagon floats. Participants should meet at Mitchell Park located at the corner of Louisiana & Church in Historic Downtown McKinney at 12:30pm. Following the parade there will be a costume contest in Mitchell Park. Couple these festivities with an enjoyable shopping environment and plenty of parking which leads us to expecting a very successful event. For more information, visit www.downtownmckinney.com or call McKinney Main Street at 972.547.2660.

Feb. 24, 2009 - Mardi Gras Celebration (Lake Dallas, TX)
Lake Dallas Main Street is transformed into Denton CountyÂ’s only Mardi Gras Celebration on Fat Tuesday. A Mardi Gras parade travels through downtown, the best float wins $1000 and the Lake Dallas City Hall parking lot features a New Orleans style party with authentic Cajun food, live music from the NÂ’Awlins Gumbo Kings, and a kidzone featuring a giant inflatable obstacle course and slide, rock climbing wall, face painting, balloon sculpting and more! A family friendly costume contest and mask contest also take place at the event where the first place winners receive a cash prize! For more information about this event, visit the city’s website at www.lakedallas.com

Feb. 25 & 26, 2009 – Shecky’s Girls Night Out (Dallas, TX)
SheckyÂ’s Girls Night Out offers women everywhere a place to escape from modern day stressors (ahem, economic crisis!) and relax with their BFFs. Each night of the event features everything a fashionista and her entourage could want: delicious cocktails, tons of emerging designer fashions at amazing prices, fabulous beauty services and – the icing on the cake – SheckyÂ’s Famous Goodie Bags. Shecky’s Girls Night Out offers women the opportunity to get together and bond while partaking in some guiltless shopping. Additionally, ladies at the event can expect to sample and score fabulous beauty products, along with complimentary manicures, hand massages, blow-outs and mini makeovers. General admission tickets are complimentary for SheckyÂ’s Insiders and are available via www.sheckys.com . Tickets for admission plus SheckyÂ’s Famous Goodie Bag, valued at up to $100 and stuffed with this seasonÂ’s must have products from brands such as KiehlÂ’s, REDKEN and Yes To Carrots, are $25 in advance, $35 day-of-event. Pssss, see their website for half-price tickets for the Goodie Bags until February 15.

Feb. 27 & 28, 2009 - Business Solutions EXPO! 2009 (Dallas, TX)
Be a part of bringing new economic growth to North Texas by attending the Business Solutions EXPO! You have the talent and ideas; the Business Solutions EXPO will give you the know how and local free resources to put your ideas into a successful business. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet hundreds of other entrepreneurs and area business success stories of all sizes as we unite to turbo charge our economy. 16 national and international experts will interact with you during 8 discussion panels to provide you the tools you need to create the winning marketing and sales strategies for your success. Resources such as the Small Business Administration Dallas/Fort Worth District, as well as many other trusted free or almost free support organizations (created to help you leverage your every asset to its fullest) will be there to answer your questions. Complete details to this event may be found at www.businesssolutionsexpo.com

Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2009 - 35th Annual Fort Worth Rod and Custom Car Show (Fort Worth, TX)
The 2009 Fort Worth Rod & Custom Show featuring Texas finest cars, trucks and motorcycles. This yearÂ’s show will be Feb. 27th, 28th and March 1st, 2009, with move in Wednesday Feb. 25th and Thursday Feb. 26th. The show will be located at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. For details on this event, please visit www.txshowcar.com

Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2009 - All Texas Garden Show with Neil Sperry (Arlington, TX)
Two BIG Exhibit Halls, One BIG Shopping Experience! It’s A Gardener’s Paradise! Inspiring Waterfall & Pond Landscapes * Water Garden Displays * Flower & Plant Features * Stone Products, Plants & Paving Systems * Outdoor Living * “Green” Gardening * All Texas Garden Store * Children’s Activity Center * Over 30 Complimentary How-To Demonstrations, Seminars & Lectures including Neil Sperry, Horticulturist. General Admission $8.50. Kids 14 and under FREE. Friday only –Senior Citizens (65+) $6.50. Special Offer: Friday and Saturday after 6:00 p.m.: Tickets are two-for-one (no other discounts will apply). Discount coupons available at www.texashomeandgarden.com and Tom Thumb stores. For event details, call 1-800-654-1480 or visit www.texashomeandgarden.com

Feb. 28, 2009 - Cowtown Marathon (Fort Worth, TX)
Join us Saturday, February 28, 2009 for The Cowtown Marathon: Fort Worth’s premier road race for adults and children, for the expert, and the novice. The only way to experience the best of Fort Worth…on foot. The Cowtown is a non-profit organization promoting community health and wellness to North Texans of all fitness levels by providing enjoyable, accredited races for young and old, skilled athlete and novice. Events include a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K and 5K races. The Cowtown was started in 1979 and continues to thrive and grow each year. In 2009 we will be celebrating our 31st year of running. Not only do we have over 12,000 runners participate annually, but more than 3,000 dedicated hard working volunteers are involved in this great community event. For more information, call 817-735-2033 or visit www.cowtownmarathon.org