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9/11/2010 Patriot Day

September 10, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the 2,993 killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.

This Saturday is Patriot Day and there will be hundreds of 9/11 memorial services that have significance for everyone that remembers where they were on that tragic day.

On this day, the President directs that the American flag be flown at half-staff at individual American homes, at the White House, and on all U.S. government buildings and establishments, home and abroad. The President also asks Americans to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time), the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

The 9/11 attacks had immediate and overwhelming effects upon the American people.  We also honor the valiant efforts of bravery from everyone who took part in assisting those who needed help in New York City during this tragic event in 2001, including:  fireman, police officers, rescue workers and military everywhere.

We will never forget!

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4th of July Around the DFW Metroplex

June 20, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

The 4th of July Weekend is coming up and Grubbs Infiniti will be OPEN on Monday, July 5th. This is a great time to come by and see the latest 2011 Infiniti models are to take a pre-owned vehicle for a test drive. As we like to do with all major holiday we like to provide a list of family friendly events in the DFW area so that you can celebrate with your family.

From our family at Grubbs Infiniti to yours – Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

Courtesy of Town-Mall.net
http://www.town-mall.net/community/events-july.html

July 3, 2010 – Kaboom Town Fireworks Display (Addison, TX)
Come and enjoy Addison’s most explosive party of the year Saturday, July 3, 5:00 p.m. – Midnight The dazzling 30-minute fireworks show is choreographed to music and a live radio simulcast on 100.3 JACK FM. Rated one of the top places to watch fireworks in the country. The nationally-recognized fireworks show can be seen from anywhere in Addison, including the Addison Circle Park watching party, many of Addison’s 170 restaurants, 22 hotels and more. Plus there is great food, live music and the spectacular Cavanaugh Flight Museum Warbird Flyover with live narration on KRLD AM 1080. Stay after the fireworks show for a free movie. Family Fun Activities include rock climbing wall, giant slide, fun inflatables, sand art, massages, an obstacle course and much more. There will be plenty of food and beverage booths at the Addison Circle Park watching party. Admission is free. Addison Circle Park – Bud Light Main Stage, 4970 Addison Circle Drive Addison, Texas Visit www.addisontexas.net for more details.

July 3, 2010 - Annual Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration (Farmers Branch, TX)
“The Farmers Branch Independence Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2009. at the Farmers Branch Historical Park at 2540 Farmers Branch Lane Gates Open at 7:30 p.m. Free Admission; Low-level Fireworks at Approximately 9:35 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 972 919-2620 or visit www.farmersbranch.info

July 3, 2010 - Arlington Highlands July 4th Celebration (Arlington, TX)
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and festivities at the Arlington Highlands July 4th Celebration from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with Live Entertainment. About 9:30 p.m. experience a Fireworks Extravaganza. For details, please visit www.arlingtonhighlands.com

July 3, 2010 -   (Arlington, TX)
Plan for an explosive night of entertainment and fireworks when Arlington’s annual July 4th fireworks festival moves downtown. Enjoy a night filled with live music, great food and children’s activities topped off with a thrilling fireworks show. There will be two live music stages for your enjoyment. Located to the West of the Levitt Pavilion, the Boomtown Children’s Area will provide kids hours of fun with bounce houses, face painting and carnival games. Arlington Texas celebrates the 4th of July on July 3, 2010 in Downtown Arlington. Visit www.arlingtontx.gov for more information.

July 3 & 4, 2010 -   & Stripes Fireworks Celebration (Grand Prairie, TX)
Enjoy two full days of exciting live Thoroughbred racing and fun activities for the whole family including pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, games, clowns, live music and more followed by our 20-minute fireworks spectacular choreographed to music. Gates open early at 3 p.m. each day and the first live race begins at 5 p.m. Details may be found at www.lonestarpark.com

July 3, 2010 - 45th Annual 4th of July Parade (Arlington, TX)
The Arlington 4th of July Association would like to welcome you to the largest Independence Day Parade in Texas The parade is an annual event and consists of generally 150 entries. The number of spectators over the years has ranged from of 5,000 to 70,000. Parade entries include marching bands to exotic automobiles, military color guards to clowns, and dignitaries to unique presentations. Of course, the parade has a distinguished assortment of floats. Some floats are professionally built, but many are the proud results of individual ingenuity by local organizations and businesses. There is even an Award Ceremony after the parade at Knapp Heritage Park to recognize excellence within each of several categories. We hope that you will join us for the 45th annual parade on Saturday, July 3rd, at 9:00 a.m., for the 2010 edition of USA’s Independence Day Parade in downtown Arlington. For more info, visit www.arlington4th.com

Jul. 3, 2010 - Liberty By The Lake July 4th Celebration (The Colony, TX)
Liberty By The Lake is back and better than ever! Bring out the whole family and celebrate America’s freedom in The Colony – Texas style! With numerous events throughout the day, there really is something for everyone. The fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. on July 3rd. Visit www.ci.the-colony.tx.us for more information.

Jul. 3, 2010 - Quad Cities Family 4th of July Fireworks Celebration (North Richland Hills, TX)
The fifth annual Chesapeake Energy Family 4th Fireworks Show presented by the Cities of North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Richland Hills, and the Northeast Chamber of Commerce is right around the corner. This year’s fireworks show will be held on Saturday, July 3rd at The Hills Shopping Center, located at 6351 Boulevard 26. Admission and parking are free. Concessions will be sold. The fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m. and tune into 91.3 FM KDKR to hear patriotic music accompanying the fireworks. No personal fireworks or outdoor grilling is allowed and this is a litter-free, alcohol free family celebration. For any questions regarding the event, please phone 817.281.9376 or visit www.nrhtx.com

Jul. 3, 2010 - City of Frisco’s 8th Annual  (Frisco, TX)
Frisco Freedom Fest at Pizza Hut Park marks its ninth year as the city’s premier, signature event! Just like the community, Frisco’s July 4th celebration continues to grow! The biggest fireworks extravaganza in North Texas. For more information, please visit www.friscofreedomfest.org

July 4, 2010 -   (Dallas, TX)
For the fourth year, The Friends of Fair Park hosts a Fourth of July event called Fair Park Fourth. Fair Park Fourth is free and open to the public and will feature a state-of-the-art national class fireworks program. The event will provide fun for the entire family and will include a patriotic program, free admission to all the museums, musical performances, games and plenty of Fourth of July food favorites. You’ll have a magnificent view of the fireworks from inside the newly renovated Cotton Bowl. Fireworks will be synchronized to music broadcast on WRR 101.1 FM. Larger and higher fireworks, more games, and even more concessions will make this year’s Fair Park Fourth the premiere event in the Dallas Metroplex! Details at www.fairpark.org ….

Jul. 4, 2010 - DeSoto & Lancaster Old Fashioned 4th Fireworks Show (Desoto, TX)
The cities of DeSoto and Lancaster have once again combined their budgets to put on an awesome fireworks show. All DeSoto and Lancaster residents, and any others who love a great fireworks show, are invited to bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and come out to Grimes Park located at 501 East Wintergreen Road in Desoto, Texas The entertainment starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.  Details at www.ci.desoto.tx.us

Jul. 4, 2010- Annual Independence Day Celebration (Flower Mound, TX)
Come join the Town of Flower Mound in celebrating the annual Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza a free family event at Bakersfield Park, 1201 Duncan Lane. Gates open at 7 p.m. with concessions and children’s activities including a bounce house, giant slide, obstacle course, and rock wall, and face painting. The Walton Stout Band will play from 8 – 9:30 p.m. and the fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:25 p.m. No glass, alcohol, or tobacco products may be brought to the park. The free fireworks show and parking at Bakersfield Park are sponsored by the North Texas Tollway Authority. The rainout date for the event is Monday, July 5. Please call 972.874.7275 or visit www.flower-mound.comfor more information on the Town of Flower Mound Independence Celebrations.

Jul. 4, 2010 - 28th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza Over Lake Grapevine (Grapevine, TX)
On July 4 at 9:30 p.m., find your spot and stake a claim near Lake Grapevine Be prepared to be astonished by the fireworks spectacular, which can be viewed from any lakeside location as well as several other spots throughout Grapevine. Admission is free at most viewing locations. Some parks along Lake Grapevine may charge a minimal admission fee. Visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com

Jul. 4, 2010 – Red White & Lewisville, Fireworks and Festival (Lewisville, TX)
The city’s annual Red White & Lewisville fireworks show, will be held July 4 around Vista Ridge Mall. The spectacular fireworks show will start shortly after dark at approximately 9:30 p.m. The best viewing opportunities will be on the South side of Vista Ridge Mall and along the 121 Bypass. For more information please call 972.219.3401 or please visit www.cityoflewisville.com or www.visitlewisville.com

Jul. 4, 2010 – All-American Fourth Fireworks Show (Plano, TX)
Celebrate Independence Day 2010 at Plano’s All-American Fourth FIREWORKS event! It’s one of the best light shows ever, so bring your family, friends, lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy it. Tune into 97.5 KLAK radio for a simulcast of the fireworks show which will be synchronized to patriotic music. For more information contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 972-941-7250 or visit www.planoparks.org Location: Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, 2601 Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX

About Grubbs Infiniti
Grubbs Infiniti is a DFW area Infiniti dealership that specializes in new and pre-owned Infinitis. Our pre-owned lot features not just Infinitis but a wide range of luxury vehicles. Let us know how we can help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040. 817-318-1200

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Mayfest – Forth Worth, TX to be held April 29 – May 2

April 26, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

You might find it strange to find information about Mayfest coming up in Ft. Worth April 29 – May 2nd on the Grubbs Infiniti blog. We think it makes perfect sense. Most events that we go to we take a car or SUV and we want to let you know what local events you can go to each weekend with your friends and family.  We also want to support local and community events as much as we can.  By posting the local DFW events to our blog we hope that we can help generate some additional revenue for the charities that these events raise money for.

Here is one of the “What’s Going on in DFW” events that Grubbs Infiniti wants you to know about:

Mayfest Schedule of Events / Activities

The Trinity River, coursing through the heart of Fort Worth, is essential to the history, present and future of our community. The river and its green space provide a magnificent backdrop for Fort Worth’s most anticipated festival, Mayfest. For over 37 years, Mayfest has brought the Fort Worth community together to celebrate the wonderful offerings of Trinity Park and the Trinity River.

Throughout its rich history, Mayfest continues to change with the times to attract the more than 200,000 visitors that attend each year. The festival includes an Art Market, Children’s Area, Riverbank Area, Sports Area, The Zone (Teen Area), the Mayfest Run, Special Needs Day, Senior Citizen’s Day and tremendous entertainment on over six different stages .There are a number of attractions, free activities and a delectable offering of food and beverage. From young to old, Mayfest includes something for everyone and strives to entertain the entire family.

All profits from Mayfest, Inc., which to date exceeds $5.8 million dollars, have been returned to the community through various projects and to support community programs. With the cooperative effort and shared commitment to the community, Mayfest will continue to increase the awareness of the parks and river and to enhance the quality of life in the Fort Worth community for years to come.

Dates and Times

  • April 29th – May 2nd in beautiful Trinity Park
  • Thursday and Friday 3:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
  • Sunday 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

7 Stages of Live Music

  • 3 Stages of Live Music to please every taste – Click here for Complete Schedule
  • 4 Stages of Dance and Performing Arts – Click here for Complete Schedule

Special Shows and Attractions for 2010

The Zone

  • Everything with the teenager in mind! Including the Giant Human Maze!

Art & Gift Market Area

Tom Thumb Children’s Area

  • Over 20 FREE activity booths for children ages 3-12

Riverbank Area

  • Fun and exciting activities along the banks of the Trinity river. Including the beautiful Xeriscape Garden and Wakeskate on the River!

The Sports Area

  • Everything for the sports enthusiast

Festival Food

  • All your old favorites and new ones to savor!
  • Click here for Complete List

more..

Information on Mayfest:
Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/MayfestFW
Website – http://www.mayfest.org
Mayfest Run – http://www.mayfest.org/mayfest-run/

About Grubbs Infiniti
Grubbs Infiniti is a DFW area Infiniti dealership that specializes in new and pre-owned Infinitis. Our pre-owned lot features not just Infinitis but a wide range of luxury vehicles. Let us know how we can help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040. 817-318-1200. Grubbs Infiniti – Tarrant County’s Only Infiniti Dealer.

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Men vs Women Drivers

March 26, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Last night on NBC5 in DFW you might have watched the segment on NBC5 News at 10pm that took a look at driving habits of men and women and specifically married couples.  Meredith Land, the anchor of the

NBC5 10pm slot, came out and interviewed me and my wife, Adrian, and put us through a little driving challenge. We had a driving instructor with us in the passenger seat who gave us instructions on what to do.

First up was parallel parking and I thought that’s where Adrian would beat me.  Admittedly I am terrible at parallel parking.  However, I won that contest. It only took me two tries to get into the spot and my wife three tries.  Also, she creamed the curb while I don’t think I came close.  Anyway, I do think she is better at parking so I was surprised about those results.

Reality TV – It’s All About Editing
After the parking contest we took a drive around the block, with the instructor in the passenger seat, and he directed us on where to turn.  Here is where it gets interesting.  At the stop sign that I supposedly “rolled through” or “ran” I slowed down and since I couldn’t see the traffic in both directions and I stopped a few feet past the white line next to the stop sign.  So yes, I did pass the stop sign without stopping.  But I did stop  just a few feet past the sign where I could see the traffic from my right and left.  I guess the correct thing to do would have been to stop at where the white line / stop sign was and then slowly move out (or stop again) after looking both ways for other cars.  I have heard that called a “California stop” or “California Roll”. Well, I was born in California.

The rest of the test I will say I did go a little too fast on the corners and turned into the middle lane (twice).  But that’s the way guys drive, right?

I found the statistics used in the segment were true to me and my wife’s driving history.  I have had more speeding tickets and one expensive crash while moving and she has had a number of inexpensive fender benders, dent and dings from slow speed (single car) type accidents.  Like the time she backed into my car coming out of our own driveway.

So yes, I lost the battle in this particular instance, but the war of who is a better driver – Men or Women will continue on.

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About Grubbs Infiniti
Grubbs Infiniti is a DFW area Infiniti dealership that specializes in new and pre-owned Infinitis. Our pre-owned lot features not just Infinitis but a wide range of pre-owned vehicles. Let us know how we can help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040. 817-318-1200

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