August 8, 2006

One Nation Under Dog*
*88% of women find at least one quality in their dog they'd like to see in their man
*34% of women agree that "if my dog was a man, he'd be my boyfriend."
*$38.4 billion is the estimated amount Americans will spend on their pets this year
*Orvis sold 1.4 million dog beds in the past five years, average price $145
When the Lubbock Fun Club raffled off a dog house a year or so back, we have 262 people enter in the first two days. That's how we knew we have animal lovers in our midst! So ... ALL YOU DOG LOVERS ... this is your chance to make a memory with your dog! See ad to the right. For more details click here>
(*Source: American Kennel Club Survey)

What is Margaritaville, TX?
Margaritaville, TX is an event coming August 26 -- a concert in the ampitheater -- and more! This promises to be one of the most fun parties suitable for all ages! The band is outrageously fun and has played with Jimmy Buffet. Proceeds benefit Foster Dreams. Check out these extras: Margarita Drink specials, Beauty Queen giving hula dance lessons, The Landsharks will be appearing at 7:00 p.m., Lost Shaker of Salt treasure hunt, and The Tiki Island Tourist Trap. Make plans now to attend. Click here for more details>

THIS WEEK'S FUN!
CLICK HERE for more events of this weekend! Look up the event BY DATE and call for specifics. Events are always subject to change. More details about these events listed above can be found on the Calendar of Events. Plus there are many more upcoming FUN THINGS TO DO as well.
Click here to see what else you might be interested in doing.>>>

August 9, 10, and 12 - Free Dance classes for ages 2 1/2 and up at Christmann Academy of Dance Open House

August 10 - Don't miss Ron White as he brings his "You Can't Fix Stupid" Tour through Lubbock! Municipal Auditorium 7:30.

August 10-12, 18-19, 24-26 - "Oklahoma", Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, Wells Fargo Amphitheater in Mackenzie Park, 8pm tickets

August 10, Thursday, 6:00 pm - WILD WEST MOVIE SERIES: ONE-EYED JACKS with Marlon Brando.

August 10 - 12 - The Flatland Film Festival Based in Lubbock, Texas.

August 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, & 26 - "Smile and Nod" Fourth Annual Vaudeville Show. Back for the fourth year in a row by popular demand!

August 12 - Gospel Benefit Concert at the Fair Theatre in Plainview.

August 13 - K9 SplashFest - Come swim with your dog at Clapp Park! This was so much fun last year. Look at the pictures!

August 14 - First Class Day/First Semester Begins at LISD

Learn how to make a soldered photo charm or create greeting cards for all occasions. Kids love pencil toppers and spinners too! But this is just the beginning. Click here to see current and upcoming classes.		7212 19th Street (at Upland) 771-ARTS (2787)

A LOOK AHEAD
Many more UPCOMING FUN THINGS TO DO are listed on our CALENDAR OF EVENTS even further out than the weekly postcard. Click here to see what other things are happening>>>

August 17, Thursday, 6:00 pm - WILD WEST MOVIE SERIES: VENGEANCE VALLEY with Burt Lancaster.

August 19 - Women's Protective Service John Deere Tractor Raffle

August 26 - Margaritaville, Texas! Click here for more!

August 27 - Open Auditions at the Cactus Theater for musicians and singers.

September 1 - First Friday Art Trail

September 2 - TTU vs. SMU - Jones SBC Stadium, game time TBA.

September 6-9 - Cradles 2 Crayons Consignment Sale click here for more>

September 7 - Patricia Vonne at Summer Showcase at Buddy Holly Center.

Come on, Lubbock! Let's live it up!
Sandy
"The FUN Lady"

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