Protect Your Hearing from Noisy Fireworks this Fourth of July

Fireworks and Hearing Loss

Fireworks and Other Loud Noises Can Cause Permanent Damage

As Americans enjoy fireworks displays as part of their Fourth of July festivities, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) reminds everyone that they can take a few simple steps to prevent potentially lifelong consequences of unsafe hearing behaviors.

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, approximately 26 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have high-frequency hearing loss from overexposure to loud noises at work or during leisure activities. Hearing loss can occur gradually over time, but can also result from a single exposure to an intense sound. Children and others may be particularly vulnerable to this risk. While hearing loss can often be prevented, there is no way to reverse hearing loss.

To prevent noise-induced hearing loss this holiday, keep in mind a few simple tips:

Free Family Fun this Weekend at Fair Park Sparks

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Fair Park Sparks is happening this Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 2 – 10pm.

This FREE family-friendly event features three bands, children’s play area with themed inflatables, carnival rides, roving costumed entertainers, face painting, clowns, balloon magicians and more. Stay for the fireworks show at the end of the night.

Floating Waterpark Coming to Lake Grapevine

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Altitude H2O, a new floating water park on Lake Grapevine, opens this Saturday, June 9

Fort Worth, TX based Vertical LLC., d.b.a. Altitude Trampoline Park has partnered with The City of Grapevine’s Parks and Recreation Department for the launch of its new brand of waterparks, Altitude H2O. The experience will be the first of its kind in Grapevine, Texas.

Perot Museum Debuts Re-Imagined Being Human Hall

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New, Redesigned Perot Museum Exhibit Debuts to Public on May 11th

Fulfilling a promise to keep content fresh, relevant and exciting, the Perot Museum will unveil the reimagined Being Human Hall to the public with twice as many interactive displays than the original hall, an array of innovative content, and dozens of experiences, all offered in English and Spanish. In a fascinating and highly entertaining manner, guests will be transported through seven components of the human journey plus enhanced Bio Lab and Nobel Prize experiences, as they explore the traits and abilities that are essential and unique to being human – from early origins and DNA; to the complexities of the brain, hands, face and voice; to the miracle of movement.

Allen Arts Festival Mother’s Day Weekend

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Friday – Sunday, May 11 – 13, 2018

The Allen Arts Festival will take place at Watters Creek on Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-13.

Free entry and free parking. Artists from around the country, live music and art activities for children will make this a fun event for the whole family.

Easter Events DFW

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DFW Easter Weekend Fun

Looking for something fun to do this Easter weekend in Dallas – Ft. Worth? Here are a few events including a couple of pet friendly ones too!