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Looking for a great way to spend an afternoon? Why not knock the dust off that old bicycle and explore the town. Dallas isn’t known for its bicycling, but there’s plenty of great hotspots to visit. Get ready for some fresh air and exercise as you explore these five great Dallas bike trails, parks and paths.

It’s time again to break out the baguettes, don your best berets, and celebrate Oak Cliff’s historic “La Reunion” French colony with the return of Bishop Arts District’s epic Bastille on Bishop celebration on Saturday, July 14, 2012.

Dallas Content Strategy will host Kristina Halvorson, the preeminent authority on the topic of Content Strategy, on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Seating is limited, so make sure you RSVP.

Taste of Dallas will feature some of the best chefs and restaurants around and also music, visual arts, kids’ activities, stuff to buy and more. Food trucks, beer & wine tasting, Taste of Olympics will all be at Fair Park.

Looking for fun activities to do this summer? Head over to the Nasher in July and check out some of the awesome exhibits they have this month!

The Dog Days are far from over! Celebrate your furry friends with The Bishop Arts District during their first ever Dog Days in the District adoption event and pet party. The fun kicks off the first Thursday in July and will run from 6 to 9 p.m.

Next Friday, July 6, 2012, Aero Studios will mail 1,000 free, signed copies of Kevin McGill’s book, Nikolas and Company: The Merman and The Moon Forgotten to those who get their orders in first. You don’t have to pay for the book, or shipping and handling.

If you’re looking for a cool pool to survive the summer heat, then jump in Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the F.O.E. Pool, as Girls Rock Dallas hosts their Summer Splash Party, a party/concert to raise money and awareness for the rock camp for girls coming up at the end of July.

Jump Start Your Social Life, a New Book Co-Authored by a Dallas-Based Lifestyle and Dating Coach teaches men on how to build a social life in 30 days or less. Ten percent of the books proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas.