November 22, 2017

November 22….Safety City Walk, Roll or Run - This year, enjoy Thanksgiving knowing you’ve already burned off the calories! Come to Safety City. to “pre-burn” your Thanksgiving calories. Bring the whole family to walk our streets (6 laps = 1 mile), run races, or ride bikes and scooters around our miniature town. Free admission! All ages welcome. Bring your children’s bikes or use ours. We’ll help you figure out how many calories you burn so you can enjoy a guilt-free turkey day. Call (806) 767-2712 for more information. Safety City, 4500 Avenue U; 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

THURSDAY
Happy Thanksgiving!

November 23….25th Annual Turkey Trot - “The Annual Turkey Trot has celebrated family, fitness, and fun in Lubbock since 1993. The Turkey Trot’s most appetizing draw is obvious – run a race in the morning and trotters can feel guilt-free about gobbling down all day long. $20.00 WTRC members & non-member kids 5-12 only; $30.00 non members. Must be 16 or older to run the 12K. Must be 5 or older to run the 2M.Visit http://wtrunning.com for more information. Bayer Museum of Agriculture, 1121 Canyon Lake Dr. 9 a.m.

November 23….Overton Thanksgiving Feast - Join the Overton Hotel for one of their favorite traditions as they prepare a grand Thanksgiving feast. Come enjoy all your favorites and let them do the dishes this year! Reserve a table in the gorgeous Sunset Ballroom for Lubbock's largest Thanksgiving Celebration! Reservations are only $38 for adults and further discounts for children and seniors! To reserve a seat and for more information, call: 776-7010.Overton Hotel, 2322 Mac Davis Lane; 11 am.- 4 pm.

THURSDAY through SUNDAY

November 23 - 26 (Repeats December 1 - 3; 8 - 10; 15 - 24)....Santa's Land Drive-Thru Christmas Park in Tahoka - Admission is free, donations will be accepted to help keep the lights on. Everyone is invited to stop by and see the lights and Santa (please bring your camera). The park includes four acres of land, thousands of lights, 100 plus wooden cut outs, 15 inflatables, tons of Christmas trees, and decorated antique car. Lots of new stuff this year. Visitors are able to stay inside their cars or get out and mingle while enjoying a warm fire and hot chocolate & cookies. Opening Night is Thanksgiving The train will be available opening weekend only. It will be at Santa's Land Drive thru Park November 23,24 &25 (Thursday-Saturday). It is free to everyone and all ages may ride. Lights will be on the 25th. If Santa is present he arrives at 6:30 and departs at 9 p.m. Lights out at 10 p.m. If you want to make sure Santa will be present call (806) 891-1291 or see www.facebook.com/SANTASLAND79373. Tahoka, TX (30 miles south of Lubbock). Park is located at South 11th &Ave O (use Google map) just off of Hwy 87. Gate opens 6:30 nightly; lights out 10 p.m.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

November 24-26….Lubbock Moonlight Musicals Presents: Meredith Wilson’s "Miracle on 34th Street" - This Thanksgiving, fill your hearts with the miracle of family and friendship at Moonlight Broadway’s production of Meredith Willson’s Miracle on 34th Street! Based on the beloved films and with a musical score by Meredith Willson, Miracle on 34th Street tells the tale of a single-mother, Doris, and her struggle to balance work, her young daughter, the loving guy across the hall who wants to be more than friends, and many years’ worth of dashed dreams and a hurting heart. Then one year at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, a man named Kris Kringle appears just as a replacement driver is being sought for the Parade’s Santa Sleigh. By expressing kindness, generosity, forgiveness, compassion, and love, Kris prompts people to remember the reason for the season and their lives begin to change. Find the magic of the season with Moonlight Broadway’s Miracle on 34th Street during the Junior League of Lubbock’s Holiday Happening. Tickets available any Select-A-Seat location, by calling 806-770-2000, or visiting SelectASeatLubbock.com. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; November 25, and 26 at 2 p.m., November 24, and 25 at 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY ONLY

November 25….Sounds of West Texas: Inspirational, Country, Gospel & Holiday Favorites - The Sounds of West Texas will be presenting a special night of some favorite classics songs including some inspirational music, holiday tunes and much more gospel than usual. The songs they will perform promises to lift your spirits and sooth your heart and soul. The Sounds of West Texas will still continue to have their great mix of classic tunes, unique presentation of door prizes for lucky audience members, and jingles performed by some of the performers for sponsors of the show. This seasonal show is one you will not want to miss! This AMAZING line up of confirmed performers are: Larry Allen, Steve Burrus, Kaci Brice, Lesley Carraway, Mike Carraway, Kelly Hastey (lead singer for the Texas Cadillac Jack Band); Brenda Hopkins, Mike Huffman, Donnie Martin, Cale Richardson (currently the lead guitar player for the Eli-Young Band), Johnny Richardson, "Southern Conviction Band" (Jeff McCreight, Julie McCreight Arriaga, Mike McCreight, Rick McCreight, Brent Adkins and Mike Huffman), Ray Espinoza, Brent Smith, Cindie Taggart, Betty Smith, Keith Smith, Mark Wallney, Terry Westbrook and Steve Williams. Special early start time: 7 pm - earlier than most start times at the Cactus - so allow plenty of time for parking and getting goodies before the band kicks in at straight up 7. Plenty of parking in the new Cactus parking lots behind the theater, too. Base price for tickets is $20 for reserved floor seats and $15 in the balcony. Limited box seats priced at $40 (box ticket INCLUDES concessions...just present your box ticket at concession counter before ordering refreshments). Box office open 3:00-5:30 p.m. daily or call (806) 762-3233 or order tickets online at cactustheater.com. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 7 p.m.

Last Week's Trivia Winners....

The Question: Which editor of the popular women’s magazine Godey’s Lady’s Book, began a campaign in 1827 to make Thanksgiving a national holiday? (Hint: She also wrote the timeless children's song "Mary Had a Little Lamb")

Answer: Sarah Josepha Hale

Winners: Sonya M. and Aaron C.

Looking Ahead in the Calendar....

Nov. 30….Levelland Festival Lights & Christmas on the Square
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1....Michael Martin Murphey: Cowboy Christmas
Dec. 1…Pride of West Texas Presents: “Calling all Elves”
Dec. 2....Mackenzie Walker CD Release Party - Free Event!

Many more UPCOMING FUN THINGS TO DO are listed on our website...lots further out than the weekly postcard. Click here to go to our CALENDAR OF EVENTS for more info on these activites and MORE>

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