July 13, 2006

It’s a Zoo in Here!
This weekend, July 14 - 16, is the weekend for CRITTERFEST 2006 at the Science Spectrum Tigers, pumas, monkeys, lemurs, coatis, big snakes, and hundreds of other cool animals as the Science Spectrum literally turns into a Zoo this weekend. Awesome and amazing animal acts, petting zoo and pony rides, hundreds of other animals on display. The Amazing Rainforest Experience and Snake Encounters shows will headline the entertainment and teach important lessons about conserving the World’s Rainforests. Adults $6.50 / Seniors & Children (ages 3-12) $5.50 / Under age 3 Free. Additional fees for animal feeding, rides, or photos may apply.
Fri., July 14th (6:00 to 8:30pm)
Sat., July 15th (11:00am to 6:00pm)
Sun., July 16th (1:00 to 6:00pm)

Fifteen days and counting!
July 29 will be here before you know it. Just in case you haven't heard, the Family Fun Festival is coming Saturday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come, buy an arm band, come and go all day, and enjoy the amazing array of activies, art, and fun! Between now and then ... make sure you have:
1.) Entered your Baby in to the Beautiful Baby Online Photo Contest! more>>>
2.) Registered your chld for the Kid's Pageant. more>>>
3.) Put it on your family fun calendar and made plans to attend and bring friends.
4.) Become informed about all there is to do. Look! >>>

9am: Doors Open
9am-4pm: Activities Galore!
Face Painting
Arts & Crafts in Art Zone
Free Immunizations by Texas Tech Physicians Pediatric with admission
Back to School Fashion Show
Pony Rides
Spectacular Magic Show
Diaper Derby

Pose for your own Milk Mustache photo!
In addition to all the other fun, if you are coming to the Family Fun Festival and can come between 9:00 and 11:00 ... the got milk? folks will be there handing out milk and giving us the chance to pose for a Milk Mustache photo. How fun!

got milk?
The got milk? Great American Weight Loss Challenge is traveling to 75 cities nationwide to celebrate the success locals have seen when they’ve taken a realistic approach to weight loss that includes reducing their calories, exercising and adding 24 ounces of milk to their diet each day. As part of the celebration and to encourage others, the got milk? campaign is hosting free, wellness events to help put folks on the path to weight loss success.

Our event in Lubbock for this tour will be at South Plains Mall on Saturday, July 29, from 12:00 to 3:00. At the Mall, participants will have the chance to:
• Receive a free health assessment, including a body mass index reading
• Meet former Challenge participants and hear their success stories and secrets
• Sign up for the Challenge on-site
• Speak with a local registered dietitian about effective strategies
• Sample low fat and fat free milk
• Pose for a Milk Mustache photo souvenir
• One lucky Area Resident, of Lubbock will be randomly selected to win a makeover package that includes a $100 gift certificate, a one-year subscription to Shape magazine and a three-month Curves membership

(Notice his left foot in the picture above.) Marlon Shirley saw his fair share of struggles as a young boy, living with his mother who was gone a lot and moved frequently to keep trouble from catching up with her. Marlon was five years old when he was picked up by social services and dropped off at an orphanage where he began the “pinball life of an institutional orphan.” In 1984, Marlon lost his foot in an accident with a lawnmower. Mid-way through his senior year in 1997, close to flunking out and humiliated, Marlon had had it. He decided to do something with his life and signed up to participate in the Simplot Games in Idaho, the largest open high school indoor track meet west of the Mississippi. Marlon is now a 10-time World Champion and Olympic Champion. Marlon’s biggest and most desirable goal is to be the first amputee to qualify for the 100m dash at the US Nationals against athletes with all limbs.
This is a billboard - one of a vast campaign of value messages, brought to us all from the Foundation for a Better Life. If you ever need a "pick me up" or want to remember how blessed we are, visit their web site ForBetterLife.com

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.

July 13, Thursday, 6:00 pm – WILD WEST MOVIE SERIES: THE MARK OF ZORRO

July 14, Friday, 7:00 pm – FABULOUS VEGAS NITES GALA.

July 15 - High Plains Epilepsy Association’s Casino in the Canyon

July 15 - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Auction of the personal assets of Jody Nelson on behalf of Robert Wilson Receiver.

July 14 - 16 - It’s a Zoo in Here! CRITTERFEST 2006 at the Science Spectrum

July 20 - Stella's Wine Dinner at Cap*Rock Winery.

July 20, Thursday, 6:00 pm – WILD WEST MOVIE SERIES: COWBOY COUNSELOR

Many more FUN THINGS TO DO are listed on our CALENDAR OF EVENTS. Click here to see what else you might be interested in doing.>>>

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>>>

July 27, Thursday, 6:00 pm - WILD WEST MOVIE SERIES: BAD MAN OF DEADWOOD with Roy Rodgers.

July 29 - Family Fun Festival at the Lubbock Civic Center.

July 29 - The got milk? Great American Weight Loss Challenge

July 29 - "Day of the Cowboy" Ranch Dance at the Ranching Heritage Center.

July 29 – Lubbock Model Railroad Association Annual Playday

July 29-Pre-School Parent Fair.

Let's live it up!
Sandy
"The FUN Lady"

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