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October 01, 2008
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Wednesday

October 01, 2008
Armed Forces Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.

October 01, 2008
10/1-2
National Day in People's Republic of China
Annual. Same date each year.

October 01, 2008
National Holiday in Nigeria
Annual. Same date each year.

October 01, 2008
UIL CX Debate: Deadline to hold planning meetings.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 01, 2008
UIL membership fees due
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 01, 2008
UIL One-Act Play: Enrollment due.
Contact: Treva Dayton, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Academics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883 Drama Only: 512 471-9996
E-mail: uilacad@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 01, 2008
UIL Spring Meet: District directors' & academic coordinators' names due.
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 02, 2008
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Thursday

October 02, 2008
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
India observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 02, 2008
6 p.m.
Music Builds Tour featuring Third Day and Switchfoot concert
Superpages.com Center (formerly Smirnoff Music Centre), 1818 1st Ave, Dallas TX 75210
Phone: 214 421-1111
Web: livenation.com

October 02, 2008
8 p.m.
San Jose @ FC Dallas soccer
Pizza Hut Park, 6000 Main St., Frisco TX
Web: web.mlsnet.com

October 03, 2008
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Friday

October 03, 2008
National Day in the Federal Republic of Germany
Annual. Same date each year.

October 03, 2008
National Foundation Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.

October 03, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 03, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 04, 2008
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Saturday

October 04, 2008
6 p.m.
Los Tigres Del Norte & Pepe Aguilar concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

October 04, 2008
10/4-5/08
Cottonwood Art Festival - Fall
Contact: Serri Ayers
Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Beltline Rd., Richardson
Phone: 972 744-4582
Web: www.cor.net
Admission: Free.
Festival is nationally ranked as one of the top 25 arts festivals.
Annual. Held on the first full weekend of May and October.

October 04, 2008
UIL Student Activities Conference: The University of Texas at Austin.
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 05, 2008
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Sunday

October 05, 2008
Republic Day in Portugal
Annual. Same date each year.

October 05, 2008
3:15 p.m.
Cincinnati @ Dallas Cowboys football
Texas Stadium, 2401 E. Airport Freeway, Irving TX 75062
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on Ch. 11

October 05, 2008
Cottonwood Art Festival - Fall continues
Web: www.cor.net

October 06, 2008
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Monday

October 06, 2008
6 - 8 p.m.
Carrollton Preserved" book signing
Contact: Toyia Pointer
Josey Ranch Lake Library, 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton.
Web: cityofcarrollton.com
Admission: Free.
Local author Toyia Pointer's book presents the City of Carrollton and area growth for more than 160 years.

October 07, 2008
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Tuesday

October 07, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 08, 2008
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Wednesday

October 09, 2008
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Thursday

October 09, 2008
Korean Alphabet Day
Korea observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 10, 2008
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Friday

October 10, 2008
Founding of Republic of China in Taiwan
Annual. Same date each year.

October 10, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 10, 2008
7:30 p.m.
So You Think You Can Dance performance
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $35 - $54.50
www.fox.com/dance

October 10, 2008
Oct. 10 - 12
ArmeniaFest 2008
Phone: 972 245-6995
E-mail: info@armeniafest.com
Web: armeniafest.com

October 10, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 11, 2008
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Saturday

October 11, 2008
Oct. 11-12 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat. and 10 am. to 5 p.m. on Sun.
Santa Fe Days
Old Downtown Carrollton, 1-35 E. at Belt Line Road (Exit #443B), Carrollton
Phone: 972 242-6453
Web: santafedays.com
Event features American Indian artists, demonstrations, music and food. Jewelry, pottery and other artifacts will be sold.
Old Downtown Carrollton Association presents.

October 11, 2008
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Elm Fork Nature Fest
Elm Fork Nature Preserve, Inside McInnish Sports Complex, off Sandy Lake Road, 1 mile west of IH-35E
Phone: 972 466-9813
Admission: Free. No pets allowed.
Event features environmental exhibits, a rock climbing wall, animal shows, guided hikes, kayaking, food and educational activities.
Animal shows are subject to cancellation if temperatures are too extreme for their safety.
Annual. Est. 1999

October 11, 2008
Oct. 11-12 at 1 to 4 p.m.
Living History Days
Contact: Cindy Johnson, executive director
Chestnut Square Historic Village, McKinney
Phone: 972 562-8790
E-mail: info@chestnutsquare.org
Web: www.chestnutsquare.org
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Events provide glimpses into the way people lived in Collin County from 1850-1920. Chestnut Square's Living History Group brings history to life through period-appropriate costumes, demonstrations and reenactments.

October 11, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Toronto @ FC Dallas soccer
Pizza Hut Park, 6000 Main St., Frisco TX
Web: web.mlsnet.com

October 11, 2008
ArmeniaFest 2008 continues

October 12, 2008
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Sunday

October 12, 2008
Columbus Day
Spain and throughout Latin America observe.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 12, 2008
Living History Days continues

October 12, 2008
3:15 p.m.
Dallas Cowboys @ Arizona football
Away
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on FOX

October 12, 2008
ArmeniaFest 2008 continues

October 12, 2008
Santa Fe Days continues

October 13, 2008
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Monday

October 13, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 14, 2008
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Tuesday

October 15, 2008
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Wednesday

October 16, 2008
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Thursday

October 16, 2008
8 p.m.
Luis Miguel concert
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $45 - $125

October 16, 2008
8 p.m.
Neil Diamond concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

October 17, 2008
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Friday

October 17, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 17, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 18, 2008
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Saturday

October 18, 2008
8 p.m.
FC Dallas @ Salt Lake soccer
Web: web.mlsnet.com

October 18, 2008
UIL Student Activities Conference: West Texas A&M University, Canyon.
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 19, 2008
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Sunday

October 19, 2008
Ascension of Muhammad Day
Indonesia observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 19, 2008
noon
Dallas Cowboys @ St. Louis football
Away
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on FOX

October 19, 2008
8 p.m.
New Kids on the Block concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

October 19, 2008
10/19-20/08
UIL Legislative Council meeting, Austin.
Contact: Dr. William Farney and Bonnie Northcutt, directors
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Policy/Administration, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 20, 2008
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Monday

October 20, 2008
Kenyatta Day
Kenya observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 20, 2008
Revolution Day in Guatemala
Annual. Same date each year.

October 21, 2008
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Tuesday

October 21, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 21, 2008
7:30 - 10:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 pm
Tuesday Night at the Plaza with the King Kraig Parker
Contact: Kraig Parker
The Plaza Arts Center, 1115 Fourth Ave., Carrollton TX 75006
Phone: 972 446-3200
E-mail: plazaartscenter@verizon.net
Web: thekinglives.com or plazaartscenter.com
Admission: Cover Charge $10. Dinner and refreshments available for purchase.
Future shows are on Nov. 18 and Dec. 9

October 22, 2008
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Wednesday

October 22, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Janet Jackson concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

October 22, 2008
UIL Girls Basketball: First day for practice.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 23, 2008
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Thursday

October 23, 2008
UIL Marching Band: Last day for region contests - 3A & 5A.
Contact: Richard Floyd, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Music, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilmusic@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 24, 2008
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Friday

October 24, 2008
United Nations Day
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 24, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 24, 2008
8 p.m.
Vicente Fernandez concert
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas TX 75219
Phone: 214 222-3687
Web: americanairlinescenter.com

October 24, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 25, 2008
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Saturday

October 25, 2008
8 p.m.
Alanis Morissette concert
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $35 - $65
www.alanis.com

October 25, 2008
10:30 p.m.
Willie Nelson concert
Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth TX 76164
Phone: 817 624-7117
Web: billybobstexas.com
Admission: $40 reserved and $20 general

October 25, 2008
Gary Burns Frisco Fun Run
Frisco Square, Frisco
Web: www.friscoeducationfoundation.com
The run was established in memory of Fire Chief Gary Burns. Proceeds benefit the Frisco Education Foundation Scholarship Fund.
Annual.

October 25, 2008
10/25-26-08
Huffhines Art Trails
Contact: Abby Morales
Huffhines Park, Plano at Apollo roads, Richardson
Phone: 972 744-4585
Web: www.cor.net
Annual.

October 25, 2008
UIL Marching Band: No 1A, 2A or 4A region contests.
Contact: Richard Floyd, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Music, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilmusic@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 26, 2008
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Sunday

October 26, 2008
National Holiday in Australia
Annual. Same date each year.

October 26, 2008
noon
Tampa Bay @ Dallas Cowboys football
Texas Stadium, 2401 E. Airport Freeway, Irving TX 75062
Web: dallascowboys.com
Broadcast on FOX

October 26, 2008
2 p.m.
FC Dallas @ Los Angeles soccer
Web: web.mlsnet.com
Broadcast on Ch. 52

October 26, 2008
Huffhines Art Trails continues

October 27, 2008
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Monday

October 28, 2008
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Tuesday

October 28, 2008
Greek National Day
Greece observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 28, 2008
Most games begin around 6:30 p.m.
District high school volleyball
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 28, 2008
UIL Team Tennis: District certification deadline.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 29, 2008
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Wednesday

October 29, 2008
UIL Boys Basketball: First day for practice.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 30, 2008
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Thursday

October 30, 2008
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying
Texas Motor Speedway, 3601 Highway 114, Fort Worth TX 76177
Web: texasmotorspeedway.com

October 30, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Carrie Underwood with Little Big Town concert
Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie TX 75050
Phone: 972 854-5111, Administration 972 854-5050
Web: nokialivedfw.com
Admission: $35 - $55
www.carrieunderwoodofficial.com

October 30, 2008
UIL Marching Band: Area contest deadline - 3A & 5A.
Contact: Richard Floyd, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Music, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilmusic@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu

October 31, 2008
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Friday

October 31, 2008
Halloween
To send a digital greeting card, visit: www1.bluemountain.com/index.html
Annual. Same date each year.

October 31, 2008
NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup practice and qualifying
Texas Motor Speedway, 3601 Highway 114, Fort Worth TX 76177
Web: texasmotorspeedway.com

October 31, 2008
Silverado 350K
Texas Motor Speedway, 3601 Highway 114, Fort Worth TX 76177
Web: texasmotorspeedway.com
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race.

October 31, 2008
Most games begin around 7 p.m.
High School football
Check your local high school for game schedules and opponents.

October 31, 2008
10/31-11/1/08
UIL Team Tennis: Regional tournaments.
Contact: Charles Breithaupt, director
Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL), Athletics, 1701 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uilath@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu