The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) would like to invite you to participate in National Bike to Work Day.  You are encouraged to take this day as an opportunity to break out of the regional habit of driving to work alone – the habit of 79% of regional commuters – in support of alternative commuting for one day.  Follow the steps below to celebrate National Bike to Work Day and assist NCTCOG in tracking alternative mode commuter data.  1. Map Your Route.     DFWmaps.com can assist you with locating existing facilities.  2.  Ride Your Route on May                 Texas State Law, Texas Bicycle Coalition & Rules of the Road, League of American Bicyclists  3.  Log Your Ride.  Log your commute by May 23 (biking, transit, walking, or carpooling).  By logging your commute, you will be eligible to win a gift card!  4.  See the Results.      Log on to the NCTCOG Bicycle and Pedestrian Home Page  Why Bike?  Health … Fitness … Fun … Economic Savings … Air Quality Benefits … Gain Support to Expand Regional Facilities … Foster Bicycle Friendliness … Create Strength in Numbers … Create a Memory … Try Something New or Different … Start a New Routine … Inspire an Active Lifestyle for your Community and Family … Celebrate National Bike to Work Day … Do not hesitate to contact Jen Ebel with any questions at jebel@nctcog.org.

HOW TO WRITE A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN  A session on Creating a Business Plan will be held  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Prosperity Bank Conference Room at 500 North I.H. 35 in Red Oak.  Starting a business without a plan is like going on a trip without a map.  A business plan helps you start, build and manage your business.  Learn why a business plan is critical to your success, especially if you need a loan or an investor for your business.  This workshop will explain the general format, the sections of a business plan, and what information is required for each section.  The cost of this workshop is $20.00 and is for anyone wishing to start a business or already in business.  It is sponsored by the Navarro College SBDC which is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  Please make checks payable to the Navarro SBDC.  Registration is required, as seating is limited.  To register, call Dottie Ueberroth at (972) 937-2174 or email dottie.ueberroth@navarrocollege.edu.

"Identity Theft Solutions" presented by Ron Holmes-Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist, 12:00p.m.,  2nd @ Main Place, 717 W. Main St., Midlothian, TX. Please RSVP 972-723-0017 or 214-537-7494.

City of Midlothian presents 8^th Street Dance 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. (Featuring King Creole and the House Band at Gilley’s) Please call 972.775.7777 for more information.

HOW TO WRITE A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN  A session on Creating a Business Plan will be held 10:00 a.m. - Noon in the Prosperity Bank Conference Room at 500 North I.H. 35 in Red Oak.  Starting a business without a plan is like going on a trip without a map.  A business plan helps you start, build and manage your business.  Learn why a business plan is critical to your success, especially if you need a loan or an investor for your business.  This workshop will explain the general format, the sections of a business plan, and what information is required for each section.  The cost of this workshop is $20.00 and is for anyone wishing to start a business or already in business.  It is sponsored by the Navarro College SBDC which is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  Please make checks payable to the Navarro SBDC.  Registration is required, as seating is limited.  To register, call Dottie Ueberroth at (972) 937-2174 or email dottie.ueberroth@navarrocollege.edu.

City of Midlothian presents Movie In The Park @ Hawkins Springs Park (The Final Season) Please call 972.775.7777 for more information.

American Business Women's Association (ABWA), Great Visions Charter Chapter - Midlothian Monthly meeting, 6:15 p.m., Midlothian Conference Center. $10.00 for dinner.  Members are encouraged to bring coworkers and friends. Guests are welcome! For ABWA membership information: www.midlothianabwa.com .  Please RSVP to Kit Montgomery at 214-333-5209 or kit@dbu.edu.

Mid-Way Regional Airport Annual Pancake Breakfast Fly-In 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Breakfast Tickets  $6.00  One child under 8 eats free with a paid adult ticket.  Event and parking are free.  Classic Airplanes and Fighters, Discovery flights/plane rides, T-28 Demonstration, Remote control model flyers, The Classic Swing Band, Midlothian Classic Wheels and other attractions.  For more information call Tammy at 972-923-0080. www.mid-wayregional.com

Longbranch Community Baptist Church 3rd Annual Sports Camp 6:00-8:00 pm Call the church for info at 972-723-6442.

Vacation Bible School @ Longbranch Community Baptist Church  6:30-8:00 Call the church for info at 972-723-6442.

"Triple Your Memory, Triple Your Sales" presented by international speaker and media personality Ron White.  Ron is considered to be the world's foremost memory expert.  He has taught his memory seminar all over the world.  Presented at 10a.m. at 2nd @ Main Place, 717 W. Main St., Midlothian, TX. Please RSVP, space is very limited, 972-723-0017.

KIDS CAMP CROP-A-LOT is the place to be!!  Time:  9am – 12 noon each day - Registration for Camp 1 is Due:  Monday June 23, 2008 (Click here) for registration form.

KIDS CAMP CROP-A-LOT is the place to be!! Time:  9am – 12 noon each day – Registration for Camp 2 is Due:  Monday July 7, 2008   (Click here) for registration form.