National Fishing Day at PWF, June 4th

Bass caught at PWF are often around 13lbs!

Saturday, June 4th is National Fishing Day! Head out to the waters and see if your can reel up the biggest catch! There are many fishing facilities near Westside in the Village. Private Water Fishing is a truly unique experience that connects private lake owners with bass fisherman who are seeking the solitude of fishing in a private lake. Private Water … [Read more...]

Memorial Day Updates

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Westside in the Village Apartments wishes you a happy, safe, and fun Memorial Day weekend! Take this opportunity to remember our men and women in uniform while spending time with your loved ones. Please be advised that our office hours will change. Monday, May 30, 2011 our offices will be closed. Normal business  hours resume on Tuesday, May 31st, … [Read more...]

Go Green on Our Sales Tax Holiday, May 28-30

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Memorial Day weekend is an excellent opportunity to experience great savings on Energy Star appliances! May 28-30th, shoppers are sales tax exempt on certain energy efficient products. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy created the Energy Star program to encourage energy efficient practices and products. More … [Read more...]

Hats, Cocktails and History at Oil and Cotton Studio

Image by Irina Patrascu

Crafts never tasted so good. Join milliner Cassandra MacGregor and the team of Oil and Cotton Studio to make straw cocktail hats, enjoy drinks and learn hat history. Cassandra MacGregor is a professional hat maker, honing her craft since 2001. She has relocated from New York to Dallas and she wants to share her art with you! And I’m not talking about … [Read more...]

Peep at the Coops to Support a Local School

Promote outdoor science for interactive learning for kids!

Okay. This isn’t the sort of event that Westside in the Village Apartments usually reports on but we like to provide residents with a bit of variety. Into chickens? We didn’t think so. But this event supports a worthy cause and may just make you a fan of our feathered poultry friends. Sunday, May 22, 2011 from 11:00am to 5:00pm, Stonewall Gardens will … [Read more...]

“The Passage” Book Signing at Barnes & Noble, May 18th

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Justin Cronin will be at Barnes and Noble signing copies of his latest novel, The Passage. Meet the author, get questions answered and learn more about this exciting book. “Where Will You Be When the Lights Go Out?” The Passage is a novel that takes readers from this world to another not much different than our own—perhaps with more vivid government … [Read more...]

Extraordinary Delights at Henk’s Black Forest Bakery

The Sweet Madrissa Cake by Henk's

Henk’s European Deli and Black Forest Bakery is a German inspired restaurant and bakery serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and of course, dessert. If you haven’t stopping in for one of their delicious creations, you’re certainly missing out. Black Forest Bakery, as locals have abbreviated the name, has received great reviews for their wide … [Read more...]

WildRide! Against Cancer Bike Rally

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WildRide! Bike Rally and and WildRun! 5k Against Cancer will both take place on May 21, 2011 at 8am in Richardson, TX about 15 minutes from Westside in the Village Apartments. The WildRide! Bike Rally is celebrating its 8th Annual event. Ride 16, 40 or 65 mile family-friendly routes! The event is hosted by the Methodist Richardson Cancer Center and … [Read more...]