April 27, 2006

Lubbock Fun Club is recognized by Chamber of Commerce
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Technology Awards Luncheon, sponsored by AT&T, was held on Tuesday, April 25. After a keynote presentation, Annual Technology Awards were given in two categories: 1.) CyberPresence (Web site) and 2.) Innovation in Technology. The CyberPresence award was a tie -- won by PCCA (Plains Cotton Cooperative Association) and the Lubbock Fun Club who was happy to accept the recognition on behalf of the 11,000 members who validate their mission each week by reading their weekly Postcard. Congratulations to all of us! We have a good thing going and it's nice to be recognized!!! Thanks, Chamber!

BLUE RIBBON RALLY in the Depot District this Saturday, April 29! Someone will win a 2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy!
The 8th Annual Blue Ribbon Rally will be held April 29, 2006 in the Depot Entertainment District. It is an all day event starting at 10:00 a.m. with the Classic Car Clubs of Lubbock showing their cars and the Question & Answer Run starting at 9 a.m at Wild West Harley-Davidson and ending in the Depot District. There will be vendors and entertainment during the day. The Harley Party which includes fajitas, a silent auction and MASTERPEACE band will be held at Bleacher's Sports Cafe from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. This year's first place door prize will be a 2006 Harley Davidson Fatboy! Click here for more.

Mommy & Me Tea Party is May 6
(the Saturday before Mother's Day) at The Clawson House. There will be two seatings: 9:00 and 11:00. Moms, come with your precious child, have a moment together, sip tea, eat a scone and then have a portrait together. This is our 4th year and it’s a sweet, time every year and a family tradition. Make your reservation early, this will sell out. Click here to reserve your place.

Finders, Keepers ... No Weepers!
There are few things more stressful for pet owners than having a pet run away. Now Lubbock Animal Services is offering pet owners in Lubbock some peace of mind. Every first and third Wednesday of each month, from 9
a.m. - noon, Animal Services is offering free micro-chipping for dogs and cats (owners must purchase a city registration tag for $5.00). This free microchipping is limited to the first 50 animals each event day. Call Gail at 775-2056 to reserve a spot.

Singles! Gear up for having a good time next Thursday for Dinner and more in May!
If you're single, don't think about it ... join us! We're nice, friendly professional people who enjoy meeting others. May 4 - Dinner together at Stella's;
May 20 - HIlarious night out at Nunsense. Click here for the SOS page.

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.

April 27 - Canadian Brass featured in Lubbock Symphony Orchestra's Spring Pops
April 28, 29, May 5, 6, 7 - Garza Theatre presents "MASH"
April 28 - 3rd Annual Art Bike Parade at 5:30 pm courtyard of Art Building
April 28-30 - West Texas Ranch Festival Texas Tech Equestrian Center Stick Horse Ranch Rodeo, Chuck Wagon dinner, Cowboy poet/singer: Andy Hedges 1-800-692-4035
April 28-30th - Wesley Foundation at Texas Tech presents 5th Annual Mystery Dinner Theatre
April 28 and 29, 2006 - Lubbock Chorale performs Mozart’s Requiem as a tribute to Mozart on his 250th birthday. Texas Tech University, Hemmle Recital Hall, 8:00 p.m.
April 28 - 29 - Delta Theta Chi Annual Garage Sale - All proceeds benefit Lubbock Meals on Wheels - 8a.m.-6p.m.- 3303-38th Street
April 28 - Party on the Prairie Evening consists of live cowboy music and poetry, delicious barbecue and a campfire with s’mores. American Museum of Agriculture. 239-5796
April 29 - Blood Drive - Help save a life and donate blood today. United Blood Services will be located between the west JC Penney entrance and Pretzelmaker, on the south end of the mall.
April 29-Live Music by Victor Grafe Fiddle & Guitar 7:00 -9:00 pm Brother John’s Coffee Haus 763-3331
April 29 - 8th Annual Blue Ribbon Rally for Family Guidance and Outreach
April 29-Mexican/Tex Mex Cooking 10:30 am-Noon this month:Carne Guisada Pre-Register $5/ person Rawlings Community Center 767-2704
April 29-Fine Art Series at the BHC Beginning and intermediate art students welcome. 1-3 pm Ages 10 and up $5 per class 767-2686
April 29 & 30 - Lubbock Gem & Mineral Society Gemstone and Jewelry Show and Sale at the Civic Center
April 30 – Comedian George Lopez is coming to the United Spirit Arena. Don't miss this side-splitting show. Get your tickets at Select A Seat.
April 30 - Holy Spirit Catholic Church is hosting their 5th Annual Sausage Festival
April 30 - 'Let's Go Fly A Kite!' Workshop.
April 30 - Harp Solo and Ensemble, Gail Barber, director at 7 p.m. at Hemmle Recital Hall on Texas Tech Campus.
April 30-West Texas Ranch Festival Texas Tech Equestrian Center Cowboy breakfast, Cowboy Church 1-800-692-4035
May 1-Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Patterson Library 7pm 767-3300
May 2 - Movie Night at Godeke Branch Library.

Artists wanted!
If you are (or know of) an artist who makes jewelry, stain glass, watercolors, pottery/clay, polymer clay, mosaics, crochets, knits, quilts, creates altered books, leather work or any other kind of exceptional art, click here to tell us a little about them. We want to tell them about an upcoming gallery that might want to sell their work.

Follow up from Arts Festival
The Arts Festival was a blast! For those of you who had photos made at the Xanadoo Monster Mural out front, click here to find your pictures (look under Arts Festival Fun Club) and purchase them online if you want to. We'd like to thank Al Henderson who was our photographer for that event. Thanks, Al! Nice Job.

Reminder ... Get your Texas Water Rampage season pass by May 1 ... and tell them you're with the Lubbock Fun Club ... and you get a FREE 5-guest fun card ($75 value!) to take friends with you for the fun! more>

A LOOK AHEAD ...
May 4: "Havana Night" - 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Cigar, Poker, & Mexican Cuisine at Heroes & Legacies, 20 Guests, $25 per person

May 5 - First Friday Art Trail from 6:00-9:00 pm in various galleries

May 5, 7:00 p.m.- Chanticleer - One of the world’s finest vocal ensembles visits First United Methodist Church. Free admission.

May 5 - 7 - Old Mill Trade Days in Post

May 6 – Mommy & Me Tea Party at The Clawson House.

May 6 - "A Night on the Wild Side" 6 to 9 p.m. at the Llano Estacado Winery

May 10: "Symphony of Jewels" - 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. View dazzling jewelry designed by Charles Krypell and crystal designs by Swarovski, music by members of the Lubbock Youth Symphony Orchestra. ANDERSON BROTHERS JEWELRY 125 to 150 Guests, $30 per person


What can we do THIS week to live a little more?
Let's do it!
Sandy
"The FUN Lady"

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