October 13, 2011

THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY

October 13, 14, 15….7th Annual Flatland Film Festival - The Flatland Film Festival cultivates an appreciation for film, video, and digital moving-image expression. Based in Lubbock, Texas, Flatland Film Festival serves the citizens of this region and encourages artists working in this mode of expression. Flatland Film Festival combines the art of independent filmmaking with the business of independent filmmaking, shuffling the emerging with the established in terms of vision, passion, and technology and dealing new directions for all. Now in its seventh year, Flatland Film Festival has begun to establish itself as a grassroots venue for independent short film. Flatland Film Festival is about the films, the filmmakers, and their audiences. Flatland Film Festival cultivates an appreciation for film, video, and digital moving-image expression. Individual tickets for adults are $10 and $5 for students. Festival pass is $40. Tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting Select-a-Seat at (806) 770-2000. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Avenue K; For times visit flatlandfilm.org.

FRIDAY

October 14…Fall Festival Superheroes of the Bible - Bring the kids and come enjoy this free family festival with lots of free candy, games, a rock wall, bouncers, Preschool Land and door prizes. Concession foods also available. For more information call 797-9704 or visit iabc.org. This event will be fun for the whole family. Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, 98th & Indiana Avenue; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

October 14….Lubbock Chorale Concert: Handel-Fest The Lubbock Chorale performs great choral masterworks at the highest attainable standards and provides a public service by bringing such music to the attention of the community. The Chorale regularly performs with other organizations of national and international reputation both in and out of Lubbock. To reserve tickets please call 792-9220. Hemmle Recital Hall, Music Building on the Texas Tech campus; 8 p.m.

October 14 (Repeats Oct. 21, 28; November 11, 18)….A Tribute to Music's Greatest Power Trios - Throughout the history of rock 'n' roll, there have always been "power trios" that rocked America. This show pays tribute to bands such as ZZ Top, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, the Police, Green Day and many more, featuring the Lubbock Texas Rhythm Machine Power Trio. Tickets are $20.00 and can be reserved by calling the box office at 762-3233. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY

October 14-16….The Peddler Show – This show offers shoppers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that can't be duplicated. Whether your style is trendy or traditional, classic or contemporary, you're sure to find that perfect gift at The Peddler Show! Whether you're looking for personalized designs, creative gifts or unique jewelry, the Peddler Show has it all! It’s the perfect street of shops-customized just for you! Don't miss the shopping experience designed to be as individual and unique as you are! Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors 65+ and Children under 12 are free. One admission good all weekend. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. Show hours: Friday: 3 p.m.- 8 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

SATURDAY

October 15….Big XII College Football: Texas Tech vs. Kansas State - The Red Raiders look to rebound from their tough loss last weekend as they host the visiting K-State Wildcats for Homecoming. Prior to the game, enjoy tailgating and Raider Alley pre-game festivities in the parking lots and adjacent fields near Frazier Pavilion across from the stadium. Jones AT&T Stadium. Drive of Champions and University Avenue; 6 p.m.

October 15 (repeats Oct. 22, 29; Nov. 5,12) …."Ransom at Dry Gulch” - More hilarity and great music as the cast of "Poker and Lace" returns in a Jane Prince Jones play, featuring Kurt Kiser, Mark Martin, Jere Lowe, Mike & Mariel Morgan, Ashley Hayes and Jane Prince Jones as saloon owner "Belle". Tickets are $20.00 and can be reserved by calling the box office at 762-3233. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave. 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY and SUNDAY

October 15, 16….42nd Annual Saint Joseph's Sausage Festival - This festival will bring sausage lovers an assortment of German food from authentic recipes and more than 7,500 pounds of sausage. "This sausage doesn't play games!" Buy sausage by the pound on Saturday, October 15th from 9 a.m. until they sell out - legendary regular, spicy jalapeno, and a limited supply of kicking habenero! On Sunday come and enjoy chicken & sausage plates just the way Oma & Opa used to make from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Tickets are $9 a plate for adults and $6 for children. Take-out plates are $9 each. Don't forget to cross the street to the school when your belly is full for the Silent & Live Auctions, Country Store and Fun Fest: kid's games, face-painting, bounce houses and an all-around good time! St. Joseph Hall, S. 21st St. and W. Division St.,Slaton, TX. Saturday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Sunday (11 a.m.- 4 p.m.)

SUNDAY

October 16 (Re-scheduled due to last weekend's rain)….Kids’ Fun Fest - The Kids’ Fun Fest is hosted by Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic and co-sponsored by the City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department. The Kids’ Fun Fest is a fundraising event for non-profit organizations designed for kids and families. At the event, families will have an opportunity to stroll with their children and participate in carnival/festival type fun game and activity booths, enjoy food at the food booths, and learn about the participating charitable organizations’ activities, services, and programs. Tickets worth 50 cents each are sold to pay for booth offerings. Another main attraction of the Kids’ Fun Fest will be the Open Stage where kids of all ages can showcase their talents. Choirs, dance schools, gymnastic teams, karate schools, and individuals will have the opportunity to perform throughout the afternoon. Recruitment of these performers from local schools, churches, and businesses will be done by Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic. If you know a talented kid or a group, call the clinic at 749-3800 or download the form for performers and fax it to 749-3802. In addition to all the fun and festivities, Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic will promote a Coloring Contest for our “Scarecrow” logo. All kids from pre-K through 5th grade will be able to submit their entry for the drawing. Lubbock Children’s Health Clinic will select a 1st and 2nd place winner in three age categories, pre-k to 1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, and 4th-5th grade. Their art work will be displayed at the event and they will be recognized for their winning entry by receiving gift cards. Please visit the event's website www.kidsfunfest.weebly.com for more info. Mackenzie Park located at 600 E. Broadway (in the Santa Land area); 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Last Week's Trivia Winners....

The Question: What are the names of Cinderella’s stepsisters?

Answer: Anastasia and Drizella

Winners: Julie H. and Nicole V. both of Lubbock
This Week's Trivia Contest....

This week....as before.....3 winners will be chosen for a Family 5-pak to The Maize (the prize package includes: admission, hayride, cowtrain, corn cannon for 5 and your choice of pumpkin).
To win these tickets, answer the trivia question below and email it to us at info@lubbockfunclub.com using the fun phrase "Aw, Shucks...Time to Get Lost in the Maize" as your subject title.

The Question: In Greek mythology, who was in charge of guarding the labyrinth (maze)?

The deadline for this contest is Sunday at midnight and the winners will be contacted Monday by mid-afternoon. Please....we ask that you only enter the contest once to be fair to everyone out there : )

Please be sure to include your daytime contact info in the body of the email so we may get the tickets to you easily. We'd like to know if you live in Lubbock or in the surrounding area, so please include your hometown. Good luck to everyone!

Parks and Recreation Department Seeking Help for "Pumpkin Trail"

In less than two weeks, the trails in the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum will be lined with hundreds of lighted jack-o-lanterns for Parks and Recreation’s 3rd Annual Pumpkin Trail! To make this happen, we need the people of Lubbock to donate their carved pumpkins to the Pumpkin Trail. The more carved pumpkins we get from the community, the longer the trail. Last year, we received 1,553 pumpkins and over 10,650 people walked the trail! Our goal this year is 2,000 or more pumpkins! Watch the pumpkin count grow at www.playlubbock.com, on Facebook at Lubbock Pumpkin Trail hosted by the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum or on the Pumpkin Trail website at www.lubbockpumpkintrail.shutterfly.com

To date, we have 914 pumpkins already pledged to the trail, so we are well on our way to our goal. Groups bringing 10 or more pumpkins will have a sign posted along the trail with their name or logo on it. Pumpkin carvings must be family-friendly and appropriate for even the youngest child. We are asking all participants to carve their pumpkins no earlier than Monday, October 17, so that they stay fresh throughout the four-day event. Whether you plan to carve one pumpkin or a dozen, call “Pumpkin Central” at Maxey Community Center, 767-3796, and let us know how many pumpkins you are bringing as we build towards our goal! In addition to pumpkins, we are also signing up volunteer groups to help each night as candle lighters, trail guides and counters.

Deliver carved pumpkins to the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Arboretum is located at 4111 University and the delivery site is on the east side of the parking lot. Look for the “DELIVER PUMPKINS HERE” signs!

Looking at Next Week & Beyond
October 20–23….3rd Annual Pumpkin Trail
October 21-23…..Friends of the Library Fall Sale
October 21-23…..LCT presents: “Over The Tavern”
October 22…......7th Annual Strut for the Mutts Fundraiser
October 22-23….Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show
October 27…...Building Strong Families Parenting Conference
October 29….Buddy Holly Center Día de los Muertos Workshop

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shane@lubbockfunclub.com

Special event coming up? Send us the details!
info@lubbockfunclub.com

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