WHO:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) patients, families, friends and staff
The Honorable Dallas City Council member Pauline Medrano, District 2
The Honorable Dallas City Council member Carolyn Davis, District 7
Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples and wife Janet Staples
Dallas Park and Recreation Department
Southwest Dairy Museum
Texas Cooperative Extension  
Reverchon Park Recreation Center
Pilgrim’s Pride
Dallas Charity Horse Shows, Inc.
Dallas County 4-H Clubs
Operation Kindness
Friends of Reverchon Park
Friends of the Katy Trail
Dallas Police Department/Dallas County Sheriff’s Posse

WHAT:
Farm and Ranch Day is a way to celebrate Texas agriculture and its importance in our everyday lives. The community, TSRHC patients, families, friends and staff are invited to participate in a mix of fun, hands-on activities featuring various aspects of Texas agriculture. This event is provided at no charge to participants. 

WHEN:
Saturday, May 17, 2008
10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Reverchon Park
3505 Maple Avenue
Dallas, TX 75219
(Located directly behind TSRHC at the corner of Maple Avenue and Turtle Creek Boulevard)

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
-Animal displays including: goats, chicks, ducks, horses and pigs
-Itty and Bitty (miniature horses)
-Southwest Dairy Museum milking demonstrations
-Performances from various groups and musical artists
-Face painting and crafts
-Wool spinning and weaving 

HOSPITAL INFORMATION:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is one of the nation's leading pediatric centers for the treatment of orthopedic conditions, certain related neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. There is no charge to patient families for treatment at the hospital, and admission is open to Texas children from birth to 18 years of age. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please call (214) 559-5000 or (800) 421-1121 or visit www.tsrhc.org.