October 25, 2012

THURSDAY

October 25.....Scooby’s Spooky Halloween Party – Come and enjoy crafts, games and snacks! Admission is free. Registration/Tickets required. For more info call (806) 775-2834 or visit the website at www.PrincessPartyEvents.net. Event held downtown at the Mahon Library, 1306-9th Street; 3:40 p.m.

October 25….International Week Events - Please come and join Students for Global Connections in celebrating Texas Tech University International Week's festival on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. in the Engineering Key. SGC will be kicking off the TTU International Week Festival by having the International Flag Parade. We will walk from the Engineering Key to the Student Union Building. The parade will showcase all the flags of the various countries that are represented by the international students at Texas Tech University. All flags will be provided by SGC at the Engineering Key. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate. Participants will be able to choose flags based on a first come first serve basis, so come on time and get the flag you want to carry. If the flag of your country is already taken, you can still walk with the parade. Please dress in your beautiful and colorful traditional national costume.
THURSDAY through SUNDAY

October 25-28….TTU Dept of Theatre and Dance: “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" - From the authors of "Guys and Dolls" comes one of the most delightfully irreverent musicals of all time. A satire of big business and all it holds sacred, this smash Broadway hit follows the rise of a lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert. Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser, based on the novel by Shepherd Mead. Directed by Courtney Brown. Tickets: $18.00 for Individuals, $5.00 for any Student with valid ID. Free student rush tickets are available on a limited basis to Texas Tech students. Maedgen Laboratory Theatre (west entrance), located on 18th Street between Boston and Flint Avenues; Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays.
FRIDAY Only

October 26….Heritage Halloween - The National Ranching Heritage Center will host an old-fashioned Harvest Festival. Trick-or-Treaters can fill their bags with period-correct treats as they visit several of the historic structures at the NRHC. Also offered are $1 hayrides through the park, a cakewalk at the McLaughlin Arbor and making fall crafts in the Four Sixes Barn. “Heritage Halloween is an opportunity for children to enjoy the holiday in a safe and educational way,” said event coordinator and Manager of Education Emily Arellano. “As children in costume visit the historic buildings, their treats will be period-correct for each house. For example, at the 1909 Barton House, volunteers will be handing out Hershey’s Kisses, which were developed in 1907. At the 1886 Las Escarbadas division of the XIT Ranch, Trick or Treaters will receive Tootsie Rolls, which were developed in 1896.” Arellano added that the community has been very supportive of this event. “The Maize is providing corn and shocks to decorate the historical park and the Ranch Hosts volunteers will demonstrate traditional activities such as pulling taffy,” she said. Cogdells General Store will be open with Halloween decorations, gifts and fall merchandise. Admission is free to the public, but donations are welcome at the door. For additional information, contact Emily at (806) 742-0498 or by e-mail at emily.arellano@ttu.edu. National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth Street; 4 – 7 p.m.

October 26….Christ the King Cathedral School Annual Fall Festival - Christ the King Cathedral School’s Home & School Association will host its annual Fall Festival which will feature a variety of booths including: home-cooked food, bingo, a silent auction, a bake sale, and many games. Attendees can also enjoy bouncers, a cake walk and Trick or Treat Alley. The public is invited to take part in this year’s fun-filled festivities at Christ the King Cathedral School, 4011 54th Street from 5-9 p.m.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY

October 26-27….CATS Playhouse: The Somewhat True Tales of Hansel & Gretel - Some horrible crimes have been committed to all of our favorite fairy-tale characters in the enchanted forest. All fingers point toward Hansel and Gretel, who are running for their lives. Follow these stories and the investigations as we discover who is really to blame for these heinous crimes. Written by Steph DeFaire and directed by Kara Marshall. Adults $8, Children, Students, Seniors $6. To make reservations please call (806)792-0501. C.A.T.S. Playhouse, 2257 34th Street; House opens 7 p.m. and show time at 7:30 p.m.

October 26-27….Lubbock Moonlight Dinner Theatre: “My Fair Lady” – The Lubbock Moonlight Dinner Theatre kicks off its fall season with Lerner and Loewe’s beloved musical, My Fair Lady. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture “PYGMALION”, the show is centered on Eliza Doolittle, a street urchin, and Henry Higgins, a wealthy phoneticist. While walking the streets of Edwardian London, Higgins strikes up a bet to turn the flower-peddling Doolittle into a well-spoken and refined lady. Ann Marie White and John Davis star as Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins. This show marks the first performance for Moonlight Dinner Theatre in the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts in the Christine DeVitt Icehouse Theatre. Reserve your ticket for dinner and a show today at Select-a-seat. LHUCA Ice House Theatre, 511 Avenue J; 6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

October 26-28…. Friends of the Library Fall Sale - There will be over 100,000 sorted books in all classifications, both fiction and non-fiction. This does include children's books as well. There will also be a collection of movies, tapes, CD's, framed art, books-on-tape, collectibles and a silent auction. A very large group of Star Trek and Star Wars will also be available. The event will be open to members only on Oct. 26 (memberships will be available at the door) but will open to the public on Oct. 27 and Oct 28. Prices in the General Book Area are $1.00 for all hard cover books and $.50 for all paperbacks; children's books are 25 and 50 cents; Better Books priced as marked. Mahon Library basement, 1306 – 9th Street; Hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday the 26th and 27th and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 28th. Looking ahead, there will also be a one-day Christmas Sale held on December 1, 2012. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on that Saturday in December...and lastly, there will also be a half price Book Lovers Sale on Feb. 8 and 9, 2013, same location.

October 26-28....Lubbock Community Theatre: “All in the Timing” - This critically acclaimed, award-winning group of one-act comedies combines wit, satire, intellect and just plain fun. Each play comes with it’s own insight and meaning while remaining playful and clever. "Like sketches for some hilarious, celestially conceived revue. The writing is not only very funny, it has density of thought and precision of poetry… All in the Timing is by a master of fun. David Ives spins hilarity out of words." —NY Times. Written by David Ives and directed By John A. Packard. Rated PG 13. Tickets can be reserved by calling (806) 749-2416. Lubbock Community Theatre, 4230 Boston Ave; Friday & Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
SATURDAY Only

October 27….1st Annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Run/Walk - Bring your 4-legged friends, monsters and goblins and join us for this family friendly event. With 2 distance options (2K9 – 1.2 miles or 5 miles), there is an event for everyone. The “family friendly” course of 2K9 (1.2 miles) will take you along the beautiful Canyon Lake 6. The more challenging 5 mile course will have you running through the City of Lubbock Cemetery and paying tribute to Lubbock’s most famous son, Buddy Holly. The course will conclude with a loop around Canyon Lake 6. Dog supplies will be collected and donated to Haven Animal Care Shelter. For more, see www.westtexasendurance.com. Canyon Lakes 6, MLK and Canyon Lakes Drive; 8:30 a.m. ( dog costume contest), 9 a.m. run/walk begins.

October 27….Downtown Farmers/Art Market - Grab your coat and head down to 19th Street & Buddy Holly Avenue this Saturday for farmers market! Start off by filling your belly with hot, fresh pancakes by Nelliecakes! Fill your shopping bag with bagels from Black Bear Bagels, wine from D'Vine Wine, cheese from Dutch cheesemaking & local raw honey from Apple Country Orchards. Stop by the market booth for pumpkins, herbs and a scavenger hunt. See you Saturday! 19th & Buddy Holly Avenue. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m....or until everyone sells out!

October 27….Halloween at Apple Country Orchards – Come and enjoy fresh apple pancakes and sausage starting at 9:30 am. Come take a hayride through the orchard to the pumpkin patch and then do some apple picking! Buckets are provided and you eat while you pick. No pesticides or sprays on the apples. Enjoy fresh apple pies and apple tunovers ready to eat. There is also roasting chilies, BBQ brisket and fixins for lunch and fresh veggies from the garden. Apple Country Orchards. 4 miles east of Idalou on Hwy 62; 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.

October 27….The "Shelter Me” Homeless Awareness 5K - The South Plains Homeless Consortium (SPHC) is ushering in National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, November 10-18, 2012, with the “Shelter Me” 5K. Water stations and information about local organizations working with the issue of homelessness will be available along the route. Mayor Pro Tem Karen Gibson will signal the start of the event. Rosalinda Jimenez initiated the first 5K last year to inspire citizens to become aware of homelessness in our community and to become actively engaged in meaningful assistance. “Currently, our community needs food so we can help our homeless brothers and sisters”, stated Jimenez. The results of the January 2012 Point-In-Time homeless survey documented the clothing and/or food category was one of the four services most needed by those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Now, almost nine months later, the South Plains Food bank is reporting severe food shortages. To assist in meeting local food needs, we request each participant donate 10 cans of food or $10.00 at registration. If you are out of town or would rather not walk, there are several opportunities to participate. During business hours food donations may be taken to Our Lady of Grace Parish Office, between 8-1 am or 1-5 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday and St. Stephens Episcopal Church, between 10 am-2 pm, Monday -Thursday. You can also mail donations to SPHC, 2005 Avenue T, Lubbock, Texas 79411. All donations will be given to the South Plains Food Bank. For more info contact Rosalinda, at 241-0101 or Karen, at 535.4191. Participants will register between 8:30 and 9:15 a.m. in Mackenzie Park at the intersection of East Municipal Drive and Cesar Chavez Drive (near the softball fields). The Walk/Run begins at 9:30 am.

October 27….Dog Day Howl-o-ween - Dress your dog in a Halloween costume... maybe like this spider...that's a real dog! Prizes will be awarded for best costumed dogs. Youth, teen, and adult categories. Pre-register or register day of event. All ages; $1 admission or dog toy donation. Maxey Center, 30th and Oxford; 10 a.m.

October 27….Llano Estacado 19th Annual Grape Day Celebration - Grape Day is a celebration of the harvest. It is a chance for customers to come out and enjoy all the fruits and wines of our labor for not only this harvest but the previous harvests. There is a $5 entry fee to guests, and this includes 1 complimentary glass of wine, and everyone is allowed to keep their glass as a memento of their visit. We serve almost all of our wines by the glass that day. Glasses usually cost $3 per, we also feature live music outside under the tent, as well as football games on the big screen inside. For more info (806) 745-2258 or visit www.llanowine.com. Llano Estacado Winery, 3.2 miles east of US 87 South on FM 1585; 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

October 27….5th Annual Princess and Pirate Cookie Party - Ahoy Maties and Beauties! Princesses and Pirates of all ages are invited to dress up and come decorate your own crown or treasure chest cookie. Participants will be able to have their picture made with a Disney Princess or a Swashbuckling Pirate! Cost is $10 for the event and reservations are required. (three-one hour parties), Please call 794-6992 to RSVP by Thursday, October 25th. Join in the fun of the Pirate and Princess Party and let’s make a “sweet” memory together! Cookies By Design, 3310-82nd Street; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

October 27….Buddy Holly Center: Sugar Skulls & Skeleton Pets - All ages are welcome to decorate sugar skulls, make skeleton pets and create skeletons at our fun activity stations. Cost is $7.00. For more information or to sign up for the event, please call 806.775.35621. Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave; 1 - 3 p.m.

October 27….Mad Hatter Tea Party - Come join in a magical and ridiculous evening of Mad Hatter Tea! There will be games, arts and crafts, tea and loads of wonderland fun! Be sure to dress up, there is a prize for best costume! Call 767-3724 for more details. Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University Ave; 5 – 7 p.m.

October 27….International Week Event at Texas Tech University - On Saturday, October 27, the Students for Global Connections presents the Worldwide Showcase, the biggest event for International Week! Travel the world in one evening by watching 20+ TTU international student associations perform for their respective countries. Come join us for a night of great choreographies in traditional wear, live music with native languages, guest performances, and many more! Pre-sale tickets for students are $3.00, non-students $4.00, and at the door $5.00. Pre-sale Tickets will be sold through Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the SUB Free Speech Area. Come out to show your support for all the international students here at Tech! TTU Student Union Bldg. Allen Theater; 7 p.m.

October 27….Cactus Theater: Junior Vasquez, Kenny Maines and Jay Horton in Concert - Come and enjoy some fun music from two of Lubbocks' favorite sons, Junior and Kenny and the return of Jay Horton, that's sure to please all of his friends and fans! Help support this fundraiser for “The Gathering” ministry. They meet at the Pavilion at Spirit Ranch every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Reserved Seat Tickets $20. For more information, visit www.cactustheater.com or call 806.762.3233 to purchase tickets. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY

October 27 & 28....Rapunzel at the Pumpkin Patch - Stop by the Pumpkin Patch and meet Rapunzel for a party at the patch! Cumberland Church, 7702 Indiana Ave. For more info call 806.792.3553 or visit www.PrincessPartyEvents.net. Cumberland Church, 7702 Indiana Ave.; Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m.
SUNDAY Only

October 28….TTU University Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert - Ever popular with young and old alike, this concert combines costumes, classical music, and lots of fun! For more information call 806.742.2270. Admission is free but donations are encouraged. Hemmle Recital Hall, Music Building on the Tech campus; 3 p.m.

This Week's Trivia Contest.....

This week, 3 winners will be chosen for a Family 5-pak to The Maize. This includes admission, hayride, cow train and corn cannon for 5! An a-maizing prize package you will thoroughly enjoy!

To win these tickets, answer the trivia question below and email it to us at info@lubbockfunclub.com using the fun phrase "Outta the Haze...and Lost in the Maze! " as your subject title.

The Question: How many acres does the corn maze near Shallowater encompass?

The deadline for this contest is Sunday at midnight and the winners will be contacted Monday by mid-afternoon. Please....we ask that you only enter the contest once to be fair to everyone out there : )

Please be sure to include your daytime contact info in the body of the email so we may get the tickets to you easily. We'd like to know if you live in Lubbock or in the surrounding area, so please include your hometown. Good luck to everyone!


Also....Relating to this trivia question, we wanted to share these upcoming activities and special events taking place at The Maize...one of our longtime partners:

October 28….Come out to The Maize in costume and "trick or treat" from 2-5 p.m. Sponsored by Pi Beta Phi sorority.

October 31st....Halloween night. Open 6-10 p.m. - Free Hayride to Pumpkin Hollow with paid maze admission.

Nov 15th - Nov 18th....Calling all Scouts to The Maize! Only $5 maze admission for all scouts in uniform. Scout leaders and parents are also just $5 each. Bonus: Free scout patch while supplies last!

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours:
Wednesday, Nov. 21st: 3 pm - 9 pm;
Thursday, Nov. 22nd (Thanksgiving Day): 3 pm -9 pm;
Friday, Nov. 23rd, 3 pm - 9 p.m.;
Saturday, Nov. 24th (Closing Day), 10 am - 10 p.m.

Looking at Next Week & Beyond...
August 14-15…...Cactus Theater: "Dooley’s Back at Belle’s"
October 30…Silly Science Carnival
Oct. 30…......Lubb. Heritage Society 'Haunted Lubbock' Event
October 30….Lubbock Symphony Orchestra: Fall Chamber
October 31…Spooky Science Carnival
November 2-3….Holiday Extravaganza
November 4….I am Thankful for Being a Girl Tea Party
November 9….High Point Village’s 3rd Annual Fundraiser
November 9….TTU Performance Series: Marc Cohn
November 9-11….AKC Dog Agility Trials
November 15….Pocahontas Fall Harvest Party

Got an idea especially for the ladies?
steph@lubbockfunclub.com

Got an idea to promote something just for the guys?
shane@lubbockfunclub.com

Special event coming up? Send us the details!
info@lubbockfunclub.com

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