Legendary former Dallas Cowboy and NFL Hall of Famer Randy White will be on hand from 3-5 p.m. tomorrow at the new Sam’s Club location Timber Creek Crossing at 6185 Retail Road (corner of Skillman and Northwest Highway).

As part of the wholesale club’s Member Appreciation event, White will meet with fans and sign free autographs.

“We encourage fans to join us for a fun and exciting day,” said Sam’s Club location manager Travis Lewis. “This event is our way of thanking the community for their patronage of our club. We are excited and look forward to seeing all the smiling faces of Dallas and surrounding communities, as we welcome NFL Hall of Famer Randy White to our new location.”

Summer is flying by, and fall is just around the corner. The Shops at Park Lane help the whole family beat the end of summer blues.

Whole Foods Market

After a long restless day, unwind on the Whole Foods Market patio for free yoga, sponsored by The Mat Yoga Studio. Every Thursday bring your mat, and prepare to relax as the Texas sun sets. End the session with complimentary smoothie shots. Can’t stand the heat? Don’t worry; if the sun is too strong, the class will move to the community room inside Whole Foods.

If grocery shopping with the parents is not your kid’s ideal way to spend a summer day, let them hang out in the Kids Café at Whole Foods. Every Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 there is story time and a mid-morning snack.

Bailey’s Prime Plus

From Aug. 12 through Sept. 4, Bailey’s Prime Plus is giving back. Purchase their three-course meal for only $35. For every meal, purchased a donation to the North Texas Food Bank will be made. The menu is a high-dining experience, and includes dishes such as lobster bisque, blackened Atlantic salmon, and chocolate peanut butter tart.

Shopping

Before you leave, do not forget to check out end of summer sales. Stores like Old Navy and Nordstrom’s Rack have deals and steals exclusively dedicated to back-to-school shopping.

St. Bernard Sports in Inwood Village is attracting some well-heeled thieves. On July 13, a shoplifter stole a $37 T-shirt and fled in a yellow 2002 Lexus. Nine days later, someone took a $170 pair of denim shorts and got away in a silver Mercedes SUV.

UPDATE: The folks over at St. Bernard wanted me to point out that the scofflaw in the July 13 incident — who was driving a gold Lexus, not a yellow one — was arrested. I’m trying to figure out why the perp’s name is not readily available from the DPD, as so many of them usually are.

Tootsies is holding its Summer Style & Beauty Bash tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. Treat yourself with feather extensions, beauty treatments, jewelry, tees, and more. Don’t feel too guilty; 15 percent of the proceeds will benefit Young Texans Against Cancer. Hurry and RSVP to this great event!

In an effort to improve our health, my family is eating more fish and chicken and less red meat. I usually frequent both Whole Foods and Tom Thumb for groceries depending on what I need and how I am doing on my monthly food budget.

I have now been to Whole Foods four times to buy fish for dinner. Each time, my purchase has been, shall we say, a little “funky.” The smell and taste of the snapper, salmon, trout, and talapia have not been up to par. I figured the fish at Whole Foods would be good quality, but it hasn’t measured up. These days, for edible aquatic creatures I head to Tom Thumb and Central Market. So far, my purchases have been tasty and not too smelly.

I am not one to give up easily, so I will give Whole Foods another try, but let’s hope the funk is gone.

If you haven’t already jogged over to the newest Run On location at Preston Forest Village, then this deal will surely get your motor running. To celebrate its arrival to the neighborhood, Run On is giving away a $100 gift card to the first person to correctly respond to the following trivia question in the comments section:

You’ve seen the Nike check mark on everything from socks and shoes to shirts and underwear, but do you know what the name itself stands for? Give the correct definition of Nike, as well as the language of origin, and you’ll be rewarded with a $100 gift card to spend on any old brand you like.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

While Dough Pizzeria is still being a tease, two other businesses have signed, sealed, and delivered on their leases at Preston Road and Forest Lane. Run On Dallas and Dr. Tattoff are the latest additions to the intersection. I say make it a double-header shopping experience and get a new pair of kicks and a clean bicep/lower back/ankle in one fell swoop.

Summer is here and I have been shopping for some inexpensive (code for “sale”) items for the kids and me.  Sometimes NorthPark Center is crowded so the other day I headed north on Preston Road looking for somewhere to earn a few miles on my credit card.

I arrived at The Gap at Preston and Royal.  I have been to the store several times and each time there is a different sale.  I once wandered in and there was a sale because it was Tuesday.  Another time there was a 40 percent off day and another time a 15 percent off day.  This week there is a buy-one-get-one for $5 day, but only on kids shirts and not on shorts.  Keep in mind the 40 percent off  is good on most items, but not for jeans and, by the way, the buy-one-get-one for $5 sale doesn’t apply to marked down merchandise.  But, that’s okay because there’s an extra discount if you use your Gap credit card or open an account.

Confused? I love a great sale, but I also like predictability.  Spastic sales, like a spastic colon, are an annoyance.  I always leave the Gap wondering if I got the best deal or will there be a better sale tomorrow.  Maybe that’s the point. Maybe spastic sales bring shoppers back or maybe they just go to Nordstrom for the oh-so-simple semi-annual sale.

The end of the school year brings a lot of emotions.  My kids are happy, my husband is relieved that the hustle and bustle of finals and awards ceremonies is over, and I am stressed about what to give the teachers as a “thank you” for teaching my child and putting up with me.

I know its their job to teach, but  given all they do, don’t teachers deserve an extra “thank you” from parents?  Is there a thoughtful, but reasonably priced gift for teachers this time of year?  One year I gave the teachers candles. But, judging from the assortment of other candles on their desks, it wasn’t an original idea.  Another year I gave the teachers personalized notecards.  Two years ago I gave out Starbucks gift cards and last year I bought six chocolate Nothing Bundt Cakes.

A Hallmark card doesn’t seem like enough of a gift, but cash seems like a payoff for tolerating, comforting, and teaching my little ray of sunshine.  Is there a better option?  Please share your thoughts.  You will probably help out a neighbor and fellow parent looking for the perfect end of year teacher gift.