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Okra Palooza in the News
Dallas Celebrates Okra Palooza on Sunday – Good Morning Texas Okra Palooza Preview #1 and Okra Palooza Preview #2 – WFAA #IAMUP
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North Texas Giving Day – September 17
Promise of Peace Community Gardens will be participating in this year’s North Texas Giving Day on September 17 from 6AM – midnight. There is no minimum donation, but donations of $25 or more qualify for bonus funds from the Community Foundations of Texas. Read all the FAQs.
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Okrapalooza 2015 – Entry form
Don’t miss Okrapalooza 2015 on September 13 from 11AM-2PM at the LOT (7530 E Grand Avenue, Dallas)! Want to enter as a chef? Register here. Want to attend? Learn more or buy a ticket!
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Save the dates! Upcoming POP events
These two events will be held at 1435 San Saba. More details to come! Home Grown Fun Run May 15 White Rock East Garden Tour May 27
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Songs of Freedom Dinner – March 23, 6-9PM
Join us for our Songs of Freedom Dinner at 3015 Trinity Groves on Monday, March 23 from 6-9PM. The evening will feature four fabulous celebrity chefs, four courses and wonderful music! Cost: $49. Your participation will support the efforts of Promise of Peace Gardens to build two new gardens and Read more
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Save the Date: Agape Jardin de los Milagros Groundbreaking
Join us for the groundbreaking of our new Agape Jardin de los Milagros (5111 Capitol) on March 1st at 12:30. There will be a silent auction showcasing the local restaurants and a Hoe Down Fundraiser! We will announce a build day for all who want be part of the beautiful Read more
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Okrapalooza 2014 Winners
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Okrapalooza and a big congratulations to the 2014 winners! The Okra Winfrey Team aka Thomas Archer of 3015 won in the professional chef division Greg Brown won in home cook division Chef Uno of Chino China Town won People’s Choice Check Read more
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5th Annual Okrapalooza: Sunday, September 14 ~ 11AM-3PM
In its 5th year, Okrapalooza continues to bring East Dallas a unique okra cook-off with live music, beer and specialty okra dishes. Celebrity chefs and Home-Cooks come together in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to present their best okra dishes to compete for the title of Okrapalooza champion of the world. Read more
Education
August 9 – Fall Gardening and Soil Amendments Class
Come to the Imagine Garden on Saturday, August 9 from 10AM – 12PM for a Fall Gardening and Soil Amendments Class. Instructor Justin Duncan will cover best crops and varieties, techniques for caring for your garden, companion planting and everything you need to grow a successful fall garden in North Read more
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July 27: Quest for Quality P.O.P. Up Dinner at 3015
Please join us for our Quest for Quality P.O.P. Up Dinner on Sunday, July 27 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at 3015 in Trinity Groves. Download the PDF flyer The Promise of Peace Garden is raising money to fund a new program where youth on probation in Dallas County will Read more