February 16, 2006

Health Beauty & Fitness Expo
One Day Only -- THIS SATURDAY -- at Civic Center
The 7th Annual Health, Beauty and Fitness Expo will feature RICHARD SIMMONS, “KING OF WEIGHT LOSS” on Saturday, February 18th, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Come dressed to join RICHARD in one of his humorous, energetic workouts in the Exhibit Hall. From 10a-5p on Saturday in the Exhibit Hall approximately 50 businesses and non-profit exhibitors will also offer the latest information on health issues and weight loss, beauty, fitness, general well being, screenings, massages and entertainment in the Exhibit Hall. Screenings will include free Blood Pressure and glucose tests, PT/INR tests for persons taking coumadin, free to the first 50 people.
See ad to the right ... or ... click here for more.

Local auditions for kids February 21
We're looking for kids 2 - 5th grade (and they don't have to sing!) for auditions for "Dear Edwina" children's musical to be performed for the Lubbock Arts Festival. Auditions will be this coming Tuesday, February 21, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 6-8 pm. Prepare a 30 second memorized piece and sing 30 seconds of any song. Click here to ask any questions.

“Just Desserts—An Evening with Friends”
Local Chefts create desserts using Girl Scout Cookies!
The evening will feature desserts prepared by local chefs from Firewater Café, Stella’s Restaurant & Deli, Rockfish Seafood Grill, Texas Tech University Catering Department, Chef Marco, Café J, Honeychild Catering and the City Bank Griffith Center. This fundraising event takes place Monday, February 20, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.at La Diosa Cellars, 901 17th Street. There will be a silent auction, and live entertainment will be provided by D.G. Flewellyn. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple and include a glass of special La Diosa wine and dessert. A cash bar will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Girl Scouts of Caprock Council. Seating is limited so call the Council office today to make your reservation -- 745-2855.

HEY MUSIC LOVERS ... Annie Get your Gun is a
great show for Families ... and lovers!
February 17 & 18 (8:00 p.m.) and Sunday February 19 (3:00 p.m.) - Irving Berlin’s ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (1999 Broadway Revival version by Peter Stone) Performances at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theater, Tickets $10, $15, $20 available January 16, 2006 from First United Methodist Church Music Office, FUMC Music Office, 1411 Broadway, Lubbock, (806) 763 0781.

Something cool for youth is coming March 18
WORD recording artist Rachel Lampa will be the highlight of a full day of music, fun and fellowship with a focus on youth called Praise on the Plains! Gates open at 10:00 a.m. and $10 entertains them all day. We're helping to promote this now so you can forward this to your YOUTH COORDINATOR, giving them time to plan to get a group together to go. more>

Be an informed voter!
This Sunday afternoon, February 19, there will be a Nonpartisan Candidate Forum where you can hear District Attorney candidates in an informal debate, meet/greet both Democratic and Republican candidates for other offices in the March 7 Primary Election, try Lubbock’s new voting equipment. Cosponsored by the Hispanic Agenda, African-American Chamber of Commerce, and Lubbock League of Women Voters. 3:30-5 p.m., Mae Simmons Community Center, 23rd & Oak.

THIS WEEK'S FUN!
For the details on these and MANY MORE UPCOMING EVENTS ... visit our CALENDAR OF EVENTS and look up the event BY DATE.
February 16, 18, 23, 25 - The Lubbock Cotton Kings
February 17-19 - “Six Characters in Search of an Author” at Texas Tech
February 17, 18, 24, & 25 - "Steel Magnolias" at CATS Playhouse
February 17, 18, 19 - Red Raider Baseball at Dan Law Field
February 17, 18, 24, 25, and March 3 - 5 - Garza Theater in Post presents "Funny Money" - a comedy that will make your sides hurt from laughing!
February 17 & 18 ANNIE GET YOUR GUN Musical
February 19—Nonpartisan Candidate Forum 3:30-5 p.m.
February 20 - Just Desserts Fundraiser at La Diosa (benefits Girl Scouts)
February 22 - TTU Lady Raider basketball at United Spirit Arena
Don't miss the many other events at the Calendar of Events. This is just a sampling!

Thanks Parkridge Place!
Our Lubbock Fun Club has a team of stay at home moms, independent business people, and exceptionally creative people who care. Parkridge Place, just west of Slide on 50th, has allowed us to have meetings at their clubhouse and it's a nice, spacious, pretty place with windows that overlook a pool ... a cozy place to meet. We want to THANK THEM for their hospitality as well as inform you that they are open to other groups who might also need a nice, quiet place to have a meeting. Their number is 795-1578 and they are happy to answer any questions you have.

Carpet Tech's Tip of the Month
What to do if you ever have water damage ... more>

Brigham Young Folk Dancers from BYU in Utah will perform at the Lubbock Civic Center on February 27 from 7:00 to 8:30. Tickets are only $5.00 so families can enjoy the expressive and upbeat show! Tickets are at any Select-a-seat location.

A LOOK AHEAD ...
February 24 and 25 - Lubbock Symphony Orchestra
February 24 - dallas Stevens debut CD RELEASE CONCERT
February 25 - Texas Hold-Em Tournament at Cagles
February 25 - Students Bound for Grad School take note of FREE assistance
February 27 – BYU Folk Dancers (from Brigham Young University in Utah)
February 28 – Mardi Gras at the Lubbock Civic Center
February 28 - Exploring Birds Through Poetry

Something to Warm Your Heart
Imagine a studio musician who devotes his time (with the help of other studio musicians) to write, arrange, and record PERSONALIZED SONGS written for seriously ill children and teens called Songs of Love. I first saw them on 60 minutes with Dan Rather. If you want to be inspired ... do this: click here to go to their site ... and ... click on the video. In 10 seconds you'll be captivated with this man's heart and generosity. Well, anyway, I sent them an email and asked them how we could get a chapter started in Lubbock for our special children and youth facing tough medical treatments and times. We're not sure where all this is heading ... but at a time when we're celebrating love ... I can't help but share SONGS of LOVE with you . As of right now, they have written and delivered 8,600 songs ... and they're hoping to hit 10,000 in August! If you know of a seriously ill child or teen that is facing a difficult medical time or treatments, click here to send me an email and I'll see it is forwarded to the right people.


Come on, Lubbock ... let's live it up in 2006!
Sandy
"The FUN Lady"

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