October 12, 2006

This week's Lubbock Looks edition features:
Fashion Tips for Fall
People "caught in the act" of style
A Look at Fall Styles
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KNIT OUT 2006 is THIS Saturday
The Craft Yarn Council of America developed this program to bring knitting, crocheting and yarn crafts to the public’s attention. Our Lubbock KNIT OUT is this Saturday, October October 14, 12:00 Noon-5:00 pm, Hodges Center, 4011 University, Admission is Free to all ages!
Beginning Instruction & Demonstrations
Fashion with Style! Show
Bring and Brag Time & Yarn “Doctors”
Children’s Activities & Projects
Knitting and Crochet Circles as well as Knitting/Crochet Guild
“Mad Hatter’s” Hat and Scarf Contest
Savvy Swapper Area and Vendor Booths
Volunteers Welcome! Call 767-3706

Rush Elementary Fall Festival & Classic Car Show
Saturday, October 14
More than 30 activity booths, Hummer Rides, Rock Climbing Wall, Castle Jumpers, Horse Rides, Paintball, a Live & Silent Auction, Food Court and the 1st Annual Classic Car Show. You may enter your Car (Sports Car, Bike, Classic Car or Truck) in the contest for $20. Prizes and Awards will be given in several categories! It is free to come look at the cars! It will be LOTS of fun for the whole family. 12 - 4 pm

Dog Day Howloween is October 21
Be getting your dog costumes ready!
Dress your dog in a Halloween costume and join us! Prizes for the best-dressed dogs in three owner groups. Ages: All Cost: $1/dog 10-11 am Maxey Community Center 30th and Oxford 767-3796

Dog Lovers ... Have you heard about Skidboot, the amazing dog?
Click here to see a video on Google about him. It may take a second to load but wow, this is amazing and very sweet. I just got a puppy, Molly, and you can click here to see her picture on our web site home page. Isn't she cute?

THIS WEEK'S FUN!
CLICK HERE to visit the Calendar of Events 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.

Now through November 25 - THE MAIZE is OPEN for FAMILY FUN! Plan now on visiting the Maize - an "a-maizing place" for outdoor family fun! more>>

October 13 - Singles going to the CATS Playhouse Theater together.

October 13 – 15 - Lubbock Public Library “Friends of the Library” Annual Book Sale at the Mahon Library basement at 1306 9th Street.

October 13 & 14, 20 & 21 - "Oliver!" The Musical at the Garza Theatre in Post.

October 13-15, 20-22 - “Ten Little Indians” at the Boston Avenue Playhouse

October 13-14, 20-21 7:30 pm - "Deathtrap" by Ira Levin at the CATS Playhouse Theater

October 14 - Knit Out & Crochet! Day 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Hodges Center, 4011 University

October 14 - Rush Elementary School Fall Festival & Classic Car Show

October 14 - 13th Annual Grape Day at Llano Estacado Winery

October 14/15 - The Nature of Art show at Caprock Winery

Click here to see details on these and what else you might be interested in doing.>>>

Signature Chefs of Lubbock is October 19
Signature Chefs is an exciting event that combines the elegance of a fine cocktail reception with the excitement of a live auction. Lubbock’s most popular chefs will gather to present their signature dishes, along with a menu of gourmet auction packets guaranteed to please all food lovers. Lubbock Civic Center, 6:30 p.m.-9:30pm. – Cocktails, Chef sampling, Live & Silent Auction, $75 per person Reserved Table Sponsorships available, Approximately 400 Proceeds go to the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. The March of Dimes carries out this mission through programs of research, community services, education and advocacy. 797-6771

Go climb a wall!
and recognize your kids' grades at the same time.
Kids recently got their 6-weeks report cards ... and for every "A" they received, the Climbing Wall at the Maize will give them a dollar off. That means that for someone who got 5 A's ... they get to do the climbing wall for FREE. (Must have report card with you and this offer is good through October 22.)

Friday Night Out THIS FRIDAY for Fun Club Singles Group.
Our SOS (Singles only group) is for professional adults who want to meet some nice people and make new friends. We are going to see "Deathtrap" at the Cats Playhouse 2405 34th on Friday Oct 13th at 7:30. Adults are $8.00 and Senior citizens are $5.00. It is not recommended for children. Afterwards we will go to a great ice cream shop that is nearby. No need to call ahead. Just come! Call CATS Playhouse to get your ticket. 792-0501

October is National Pet Wellness Month
As part of the celebration of National Pet Wellness Month, Above and Beyond Pet Care Hospital is hosting an event Oct. 21st from 1-5pm at the clinic located at 3410 98th St. Suite 7. Dr. Lubenau (Dr. J) and Dr. Oden are providing free wellness exams to pets during these hours on a first come, first serve basis. They are happy to provide one free exam per household, and certain restrictions may apply (such as an emergency fee for critical cases).

October 21 - Tumbleweed Classic hosted by the Lubbock Bicycle Club in Post, Texas. This year the ride will have a mass start leaving at 9:00 AM from the Post City Park. The ride will take you up the caprock and then back down through rolling hills and valleys along lightly traveled two lane country roads. There will be rest stops approximately every 15 to 20 miles with refreshments and snacks. Porta potties will also be available at rest stops Sag vehicles will be traveling the route to assist with mechanical problems, flat tires, or worn out people. The event will be held rain or shine. All entry fees are non-refundable.

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>>>

October 17th - 19th - South Plains Obedience Training Club's Agility Match 3 day event at the Caprock Equestrian Center, Wolfforth.

October 20-22 - The Peddler Show at the Civic Center

October 21 - 36th Annual Ranch Day at the Ranching Heritage Center

October 21 - Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Bug Run

October 21 - Dog Day Howloween at Maxey Community Center.

October 21 - American Heart Association's Heart Walk.

October 21 – Wolffarth Elementary's 2nd Annual Fall Festival.

October 21 - Tumbleweed Classic hosted by the Lubbock Bicycle Club

October 21/22 - “Company” features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Mainstage Theatre on TTU Campus.

October 27 & 28 - The Garza Theater Halloween Spook House

October 28 - TTU vs. Texas - Jones AT&T Stadium, game time TBA.

October 28 - Dia de los Muertos Procession of art exhibits, live entertainment, and traditional refreshments.

Don't just live here ... LOVE LIVING HERE!
Sandy
"The FUN Lady"

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