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February 8….LFC
Young Singles Monthly Dinner (Age Group: 30s/40s)
– All singles in this age group
are invited to come join the fun....and be sure
to bring friends to share in a meal and a good
time together. Meet at Ruby Tequila's, 8601 University
6:30 p.m.
February 8 –
11….Hodges Community Center's 15th Annual
Silent Auction - Just in time
for Valentines Day, come bid and outbid others
for fabulous gifts and gift baskets donated by
local businesses. All proceeds benefit Hodges
Community Center's Youth Programs including camps,
classes, and events. Hodges Community Center,
4011 University; bidding starts at 9 a.m. on Monday
and will end at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
February 12….YWCA
Valentine’s Day Father & Daughter Dance
- Girls ages 4-12 are invited to attend with their
father or another adult father figure for $10
per person, which includes a complimentary corsage
for each girl. Sweets and punch will be served,
and music will be provided by Music to the Maxx.
Keepsake photographs will be available for purchase,
with two prints and one jacket costing $5 and
additional prints costing $2 each. Guests should
enter the building through the south doorway.
Free parking is available on the south, east,
and north sides of the building. For more information
or to make reservations, call the YWCA at (806)
792-2723 x3200. Grand Ballroom at The Legacy Event
Center, 14th Street and Avenue O; 6:30 p.m. -
8:30 p.m.
February 13….
Valentine's Day Printmaking Workshop
- Many of the great artists have created works
through printmaking. Learn about the history behind
this fun and distinctive art form and how to design
relief prints in the method of the masters. You
will also create unique Valentine's Day cards
to give to friends and family! Class limit of
25, preference is given to those who pre-register
by February 5, 2010. Children 6 & up welcome;
younger children will need adult supervision.
Call Helena at 775-3567 to register. Class is
free. Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave; 1
p.m.- 3 p.m.
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February 13 - 14….Friends
of the Library 1/2 Price Book Sale
- The annual 1/2 price book sale presented by Friends
of the Lubbock Public Library (FOL), raises funds
to support a wide variety of programs for the Lubbock
Public Libraries. There will be bargains galore,
books, books on tape and cd, vhs and dvd movies,
music on vinyl, tape and cd, a silent auction, and
a large selection of framed art. Mahon Library basement,
1306 - 9th Street; Doors open to the general public:
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.
February 16-18….Riverdance
- The thunderous celebration of Irish music,
song and dance that has tapped its way onto the
world stage thrilling millions of people around
the globe, will play 3 farewell performances at
the City Bank Auditorium. Composed by Bill Whelan,
produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan,
to date, Riverdance has played over 10,000 performances,
been seen live by more than 22 million people in
over 350 venues throughout 40 countries across 4
continents. They have played to a worldwide television
audience of 2 billion; sold over 3 million copies
of the Grammy Award-winning CD and over 10 million
videos making it one of the best-selling entertainment
videos in the world! An innovative and exciting
blend of dance, music and song, Riverdance draws
on Irish traditions and the combined talents of
the performers propel Irish dancing and music to
the present day capturing the imagination of audiences
across all ages and cultures. This extraordinarily
unique show features an international company all
performing to the magic of Bill Whelan’s music.
Tickets range from $25 to $55 and are available
at Select-A-Seat, area United Supermarkets, online
at SelectASeatLubbock.com or by calling 806-770-2000.
City Bank Auditorium, 2720 Drive of Chanpions; 7:30
p.m.
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March
4-6…. Cradles2Crayons Children’s
Consignment Sale -
Cradles
2 Crayons is Lubbock’s only
local children’s consignment
sale and hosts 2 events annually (March
& September). This sale offers
shoppers a chance to buy quality,
gently used children’s clothes,
gear, furniture, toys and much more.
Shoppers will experience an event
that offers the best in "gently
used" children's clothing - newborn
to pre-teen size, maternity wear,
shoes, baby gear, feeding/diapering
supplies, nursery furniture and decor,
outdoor playground equipment, books,
videos, bicycles, toys and more. This
event strives to provide an affordable
option for purchasing children’s
items while helping the Lubbock community.
Donated clothes go to UMC Health System's
Burn Unit's Angel Closet and Highland
Baptist's Clothes Closet. A portion
of the proceeds also benefits Raintree
Christian Church. Cradles 2 Crayons
hosted its first sale in September
2006 with less than 40 consignors.
Over the past few years, it has grown
at an incredible speed and gets better
and better each time. In February
of 2009, 125 consignors, over 15,000
items, and thousands of shoppers participated
in the event. Three full time working
moms put this event together in their
“spare time”. They greatly
enjoy the fun and friendship that
comes with it. They work hard for
great customer service and satisfaction
with consignors, volunteers, and shoppers.
For more information visit www.cradles2crayons.net.
Admission is free.
Lubbock Fun Club Midnight Madness
Special Pre-Sale Opportunity:
Thursday, March 4, 2010, 9 p.m. –
12 a.m.
(Free membership in the Lubbock
Fun Club and one (1) canned food item
required for admission).
How do you join the Fun Club for free?
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Public sale: Friday, March 5, 2010,
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Half-off sale*:
Saturday, March 6, 2010, 8 a.m. –
1.p.m. *(half-off most items). Raintree
Christian Church, (82nd St., near
Memphis Ave).
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