Local woman plans devilishly good chat with author

Cheryl Nason constantly has irons in the fire.

Her latest foray allows her to hear juicy tidbits from the latest authors.

A radio and television personality, the Arlington resident hosts the Metroplex Today program on local cable television and recently decided to start a literary blog.

In her latest adventure, Nason will talk with Lauren Weisberger, author of The Devil Wears Prada, who will discuss her newest work, Chasing Harry Winston.

Weisberger will also sign her new tome.

You can join them at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Border's Books, 10720 Preston Road, Suite 1018 in Dallas.

Learn more online at www.dallasbookdiva.com.

Memorial observance: Betty Hart opened her back yard Saturday for a party to salute local veterans.

She's always been patriotic, serving for many years with the Arlington Fourth of July Parade Association, but she said this party was a first.

"This is the first time I've ever thought of doing a salute to America's greatest generation," she said.

Veterans who were honored included Bob Emerson, Sam Munson, Dorothy Tinsley and Gardner Williams.

She also honored other veterans in memoriam. They included Ed Banios, Larry Flynn, Nancy Johnson, Victor Hart and Guy Berry Jr.

Fundraiser for China: The Chinese community in Tarrant County is planning a fundraiser for victims of the China earthquake.

The "Children to Children Love Marathon To Help Children" concert will feature young performers on the violin, piano, cello and the Chinese instrument guzheng. They will also perform songs.

Ching Lin said the young performers wanted to help the children in China affected by the earthquake.

Tickets are $15 and will be donated to the American Red Cross for the children of Sichuan.

The concert is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday at the University of Texas at Arlington Irons Recital Hall, 700 Greek Row Drive.

For reservations, donations or more information, contact Jang-Shing Chiou at 817-468-1473 or e-mail at Jang-Shing.Chiou@AlconLabs.com or pcw00@yahoo.com.

Republic history: The Charles Calvin McCoy chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas honored local students during its annual Bluebonnet Tea held April 19 at the Fielder House museum.

The day is organized to remember the battle of San Jacinto and also to recognize fourth- and seventh-grade students who won the chapter's essay contest.

Winners included Betsy Trejo, a fourth-grade student at Thornton Elementary School, and Joanna Williams, a seventh-grade student at Bailey Junior High School.

Williams' essay was also chosen as the winner in the local district, District 2; she competed against nine other districts.