August 3, 2006

First Friday Art Trail is TOMORROW ... Friday, August 4
If you haven't been yet, go! It's fun. There are more than 15 art venues showcasing works of art. The point is this ... GET OUT and enjoy the arts! Each place has something different. Hours are generally 6-9 pm. Free to the public.
What "NOT TO MISS" on the trail this time:
FauxReal is a fun trail stop (great for families) features three artists in our quaint gallery including Maxine Ricks apparel and accessories made out of neckties, a groovy activity for those who want to do it, and refreshments from 6:00 to 9:00.
Ediblemetal - on up Frankford - features several artists including our friend, Charise Knudson's glass scultpure. Their open house continues until midnight.
Here's a TRAIL TIP on how to start:
To start on the west side, visit FauxReal at 7212 19th Street (at Upland) and get a trail map and work your way downtown and to other stops.
If you live near downtown or want to start there, you can start at the Buddy Holly Center and a get a map and work your way out. While downtown, trolleys run between locations.

“Movies in the Park,” featuring Shark Tale!
August 6 at the Berl Huffman Athletic Complex Soccer Fields. Please bring a new school supply for the FirstCare “Back-to-School” Supply Drive, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Lubbock. Snacks and beverages provided by United Supermarkets. Parking available on the South end West sides of the complex. Gate opens at 7pm Enjoy snacks, drinks, fun & games! Hula Hoop contest begins at 8pm Movie begins at 8:30pm

Tax Free Shopping is this weekend,
August 4 through 6! Get ready for school clothes and save the tax on most clothing items under $100!

A Great Human Gift Hidden in a Concert!
Freada and Mark Warren welcome folks to enjoy a night of gospel music as their gift to the community as a celebration of the memory their son Clay, but also for a community which offered its whole-hearted support during a dark and trying time. Perhaps most meaningful and far-reaching of all is Mark and Freada Warren's passionate support of LifeGift, an organ donation organization based in Fort Worth. Following the tragedy, the Warrens decided to donate their son's heart, liver, and kidneys. In a moment of despair, there was also hope. The evening concert will feature The Master's Vessels performing live in concert, along with other special guest performers. One of the artists, Bill Durham, shares a unique connection with the Warrens for he was the recipient of Clay's heart. The Gospel Benefit Concert will be August 12 at the Fair Theatre in downtown Plainview.

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. More details about these events listed above can be found on the Calendar of Events. Plus there are many more upcoming FUN THINGS TO DO as well.
Click here to see what else you might be interested in doing.>>>

August 3 - WILD WEST MOVIE SERIES: STAGECOACH with John Wayne. Admission is free and so is the popcorn and drinks.

August 3 - Sunny Helms, Summer Showcase Concert Series, Buddy Holly Center Courtyard, 5:30pm FREE

August 4 - First Friday Art Trail - Over 15 art venues showcase fabulous works of art, much of which is created locally. Hours are from 6-9 pm. Free to the public. Maps available at all venues. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

August 4, 5 - David Guidice presents A Tribute to the Music of Frank Sinatra, Cactus Theater, 8pm

August 4 – 6 - Tax Free Shopping Weekend! Save the tax on most clothing items under $100!

August 4, 5, 6 - Old Mill Trade Days weekend of shopping and fun in Post.

August 5 - Magic 93.7 End of Summer Concert at Buffalo Springs Lake.

August 6 - Make A Wish Fajita Fest. 4BarK. 785-9474.

August 6 – “Movies in the Park,” featuring Shark Tale! at the Berl Huffman Athletic Complex Soccer Fields. Free admission! See article above on what to bring!

August 6 - Bring lawn chairs and enjoy a series of Sunday evening concerts from June 4 through August 20 featuring the 3 ½ octave sounds of our renovated Baird Memorial Carillon. The Charles and Ruth Baird Memorial Carillon is located in the west tower of the administration building at the center of the Texas Tech campus.

K9 SplashFest delivers FUN for Families
and their Dogs!
The Lubbock Fun Club and Parks and Recreation created an event last year that people are STILL talking about -- K9 SplashFest! The 2nd Annual K-9 Splashfest will be Sunday, August 13, 2006 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. What better way to celebrate “man’s best friend” than to give them their own play day at Clapp Pool! For more information and pictures you've just got to see ... click here!

Way to go, kids!
Frenship High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Web Site Development team won 7th place in the national Web Site Development competition in Nashville. There were approximately 3,600 students competing in over 40 competitive events and approximately 6,500 students, advisers, and guests present. Their ream of Ashley P., Sean Q., and David S. placed first at the Texas Leadership Conference in Corpus Christi which entitled them to represent Texas at the national Leadership Conference.

August 7-11 - 2006 LEGO Robotics Camp for Special Needs kids grades 6 - 8 from 9-2 on M-F for one week. Take an epic environmental robotic quest through a virtual wilderness area! Program your robot to solve problems from collaring a grizzly, sampling geysers, salvaging a bridge, and more. Build a robot of LEGOs and save the wilderness! Camp fee of $165 includes all snacks and lunch. There are a limited number of scholarships available. This camp is focused towards children with Asperger’s and is also open to autism-spectrum, PDD-NOS, etc. Call 791-1477 or 786-1442 for info if you have questions regarding your child’s dx or their age/grade.

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>>>

August 9, 10, and 12 - Free Dance classes for ages 2 1/2 and up at Christmann Academy of Dance Open House.

August 10 - Don't miss Ron White as he brings his "You Can't Fix Stupid" Tour through Lubbock! Municipal Auditorium 7:30.

August 10, 11, 12 - "Oklahoma", Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, Wells Fargo Amphitheater in Mackenzie Park, 8pm tickets

August 10, Thursday, 6:00 pm - WILD WEST MOVIE SERIES: ONE-EYED JACKS with Marlon Brando. Admission is free and so is the popcorn and drinks.

August 10 - 12 - The Flatland Film Festival Come and view wonderful short films, attend exciting screening parties, see who wins awards!

August 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, & 26 - "Smile and Nod" Fourth Annual Vaudeville Show is back for the fourth year in a row by popular demand at CATS Playhouse theater.August 12 - Gospel Benefit Concert at the Fair Theatre at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend, though tax-deductible donations would be much appreciated. Read "Human Gift" in above article.

August 13 - K9 SplashFest - Come swim with your dog at Clapp Park! This was so much fun last year. Look at the pictures!

August 14 - LISD school starts!

August 26 - Margaritaville, Texas - a party for the whole family! more>

Come on, Lubbock! Let's live it up!
Sandy
"The FUN Lady"

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