Book Discussion Group - Oct. 6
Go to http://www.wfpl.net/bookgroup.htm for the latest list of books.
Wichita Falls Public Library 600 11th St.,Wichita Falls, TX 76301 940-767-0868
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Where:
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Linda Hughes Conference Room |
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When:
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6:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. |
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Cost:
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Free |
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Reading Tails - Oct. 6
Encourage reading skills by bringing children in to read aloud to Puppy Love, a group of trained therapy dogs who love to be read to. The children can bring a book with them or choose one at the library. This is a great opportunities for all young readers!
Story Time - Oct. 6
Story time is for pre-school age children to hear and appreciate stories that are read to them.
Story Time - Oct. 7
Story time is for pre-school age children to hear stories read to the them.
Accessibility Fair - Oct. 8
This Accessibility Fair is for all individuals who have trouble walking, seeing or hearing. We would like to show you what the Library and the 50+ Zone have to offer, to assist you with your needs. We will have vendors from:
Texas Rehabilitative and Assistive Services
Assistive Cane Handler
Texas Deaf Action Center
Texas Veterans Commission
Wichita Falls Public Library
Wichita Falls 50+ Zone
North Texas Rehabilitation Center
North Texas Regional Library Systems
Texas Talking Books Program
Vusix Medical Video Viewers
United Way
T.A.M.U. Extension Agent Home Economics
Jones Hearing Aid Center
Wichita Medical Supplies
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Where:
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Ballroom, upstairs. |
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When:
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10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Cost:
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Free |
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Kids Crafts - Oct. 8
Come enjoy Make It 'n' Take It craft time at the Library! Crafts is located in the Storytime Room.
Wichita Falls Public Library 600 11th St.,Wichita Falls, TX 76301 940-767-0868
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Where:
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Storytime Room |
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When:
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3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. |
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Cost:
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Free |
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Story Time - Oct. 13
Story time is for pre-school age children to hear and appreciate stories that are read to them.
Reading Tails - Oct. 20
Encourage reading skills by bringing children in to read aloud to Puppy Love, a group of trained therapy dogs who love to be read to. The children can bring a book with them or choose one at the library. This is a great opportunities for all young readers!
Story Time - Oct. 20
Story time is for pre-school age children to hear and appreciate stories that are read to them.
Kids Crafts - Oct. 22
Come enjoy Make It 'n' Take It craft time at the Library! Crafts is located in the Storytime Room.
Wichita Falls Public Library 600 11th St.,Wichita Falls, TX 76301 940-767-0868
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Where:
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Storytime Room |
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When:
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3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. |
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Cost:
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Free |
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Story Time - Oct. 27
Story time is for pre-school age children to hear and appreciate stories that are read to them.
Wichita Theatre Presents "Annie" - Sep. 12 - Oct. 3
Bring the family to enjoy the Broadway musical based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip. The loved story of a young orphan girl's adventures in finding a family that will take her.
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Where:
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Wichita Theatre
915 Indiana
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When:
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2:30 or 7:30 p.m. Click on website link to see times on date. |
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Cost:
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723-9037 |
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Mayor Town Hall Meeting District 3 - Oct. 1
Everyone is invited to join the Mayor and city leaders for this lively and informative question and answer session. District 3 is hosted by City Councilor Rick Hatcher. The Mayor's Town Hall Forum is a great way to get answers to your questions concerning city business and activities.
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Where:
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Ben Milam Elementary School Cafeteria
2901 Boren Ave. |
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When:
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7-9 p.m. |
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Caribfest - Oct. 2
Caribbean food, parade, & music. Funds benefits local charities such as First Step, Hospice of WF, and the WFISD. Tickets are $5 for the meal. www.mwsu.edu.
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Where:
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Sunwatcher Plaza
Midwestern State University |
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When:
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5 p.m. |
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Cost:
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$5 for meal
package deals available that includes t-shirt |
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Hello Dolly! - Oct. 2
Dolly Levi takes a trip to Yonkers, NY to see the "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire," Horace Vandergelder. While there, she convinces him, his clerks, his niece and her beau to go to New York City. There she fixes the clerks up with the woman Vandergelder had been courting, and her assistant (Dolly has her eye on Mr. Vandergelder, you see).
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Where:
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Backdoor Theatre
501 Indiana
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When:
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7:30 p.m. |
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Cost:
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$13 or $15 |
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Paws III - Oct. 2
Dinner, entertainment, live & silent auctions to raise money for the Humane Society Building Fund. Take home a puppy, dog, kitten, or cat that needs a forever home.
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Where:
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MPEC J.S. Bridwell Ag Center
111 N. Burnett
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When:
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7 p.m. |
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Cost:
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696-0520 |
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Eco Fair - Oct. 3
Bring your family and enjoy Eco Fair 2009! At the "Sustainable living festival" families can enjoy seminars and demonstrations all day with information on Solar, Wind, Water, Plants, Natural Products, and Organic and Recycled Materials. There will be food, music, and fun for all ages, including recycled crafts for kids.
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Where:
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River Bend Nature Center
2200 3rd St. |
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When:
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9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Cost:
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FREE |
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City Council Meeting - Oct. 6
This is the regularly scheduled meeting of the Wichita Falls City Council. The public is invited to attend these open meetings and has an opportunity to address the Council during Public Comments at the beginning of each meeting.
Regularly scheduled City Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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Where:
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City Council Chambers
Memorial Auditorium
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When:
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8:30 a.m. |
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Cost:
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FREE |
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National Night Out 2009 - Oct. 6
The Wichita Falls Police Department is asking ALL citizens to help celebrate National Night Out 2009. Celebrate with your existing neighborhood watch group. To find out where one is in your area or about starting up one, please call 720-5007 or 720-5019.
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Where:
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Neighborhood Watch Groups throughout the Community |
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When:
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720-5007 |
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MLK Golf Scramble - Oct. 9
4 person Golf Scramble that will raise money for the Martin Luther King Center's annual programs: Senior Citizen Fan Giveaway, Thanksgiving food baskets, kids Christmas gifts and supply giveaway.
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Where:
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Champions Course at Weeks
4400 Lake Park Dr. |
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When:
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1 p.m. |
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Cost:
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761-1743 |
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Harvest Dinner & Dance - Oct. 10
Dinner, dance to the music of T-Bone Rd. Fundraiser for the North Texas Chapter of the TX Assoc. of Vietnam Veterans.
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Where:
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Elks Lodge
4202 Seymour Highway |
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When:
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5:30 - 11 p.m. Doors open at 5 |
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Cost:
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$30 for couples, $17.50 for singles, $10 for children 5-12, free to those 4 & younger |
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Race for The Cure - Oct. 10
6:30-7:30am Registration
7:30am Aerobic Warm-up
8am One Mile Fun Run/Walk
8:30am 5K Run/Walk
9:30am Awards
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure—raising funds for breast cancer research.
Ribs & Rafters- Friends of Habitat - Oct. 10
Introducing Ribs and Rafters - Habitat's FIRST EVER Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Event! A rib dinner will be provided by the Mavericks, and a silent auction will be held. More details to come...SAVE THE DATE...Thursday, October 22nd.
Sheppard Air Power Show - Oct. 10 - Oct. 11
"It Starts Here" 2009 is a two-day event at SAFB you don't want to miss. This year's special guests are the Snow Birds, a 9 formation demonstration from Canada's Air Force. They'll bring their special brand of high-flying excitement. Gates open at 9 a.m.
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Where:
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Sheppard Air Force Base |
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gates open at 9 a.m. |
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Cost:
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FREE |
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City Council Meeting - Oct. 20
This is the regularly scheduled meeting of the Wichita Falls City Council. The public is invited to attend these open meetings and has an opportunity to address the Council during Public Comments at the beginning of each meeting.
Regularly scheduled City Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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Where:
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City Council Chambers
Memorial Auditorium
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When:
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8:30 a.m. |
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Cost:
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FREE |
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Kemp Center Mystery Art Fest - Oct. 23
Mystery Exhibit Opens October 1, 2009 at the NorthLight Gallery. Final pre-auction viewing will be 6:00 p.m. Auction night is from 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 p.m. Auction for your favorite 8x10 piece of original art created by local and original artists. At the end of the auction, find out who the artist was.
Lucy Park's Halloween in the Park - Oct. 24
Bring the entire family to the Park and Recreation Department's 9th annual Lucy Park Halloween event. The event is a safe, family-oriented Halloween Carnival with activities for children of all ages: free costume contest and parade, face painting, moonwalk, cake walk, Clinko, ring toss, ball bingo game, pony rides, and lots more!Everyone (adults included) is invited to dress up in their favorite costume to enjoy the free Costume Parade & Contest sponsored by KNIN radio. Registration will be held from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at the Lucy Park Log Cabin.
Most of the actives are free, and some require tickets that can be bought at the event. There will also be food and drink concession available.
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Where:
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Lucy Park |
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When:
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5:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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Cost:
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Free, some activities require tickets that can be bought at the event |
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