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A CELEBRATION OF BLACK

ART AT MAHON LIBRARY Before heading over to the First Friday Art Trail, stop by Mahon Library to celebrate Black History Month through art! This free family event will involve take-and-make crafts for all ages!

February 3, 2023 At 3:30 – 5 pm

SABOR LATINO Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 6 pm – 11 pm, at McKenzieMerket Alumni Center. Sponsorships available. Contact: contact@lubbocklatinochamber.com

INTRO TO ARABIC LANGUAGE & CULTURE FOR ADULTS Learn the basics of Arabic language and culture! In partnership with Texas Tech Professor, Rula Al-Hmoud! Ages 18+., onFeb. 7, 2023, 6:30 to 7:30 PM, at Mahon Library, 1306 9th St.

MY FOREVER VALENTINE DANCE @ LAAC

Bring your valentine and dance the night away at the Lubbock Adult Activity Center, 4011 University Ave. Pre-register online at playlubbock.com or pay the night of! Cost is $10 per person. Doors open at 6:15pm. Ages: 50+

SOUTH PLAINS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING Join us at Mahon Library, 1306 9th, every 2nd Saturday of the month for the South Plains Genealogical Society monthly meetings!

Ages 18+

FIRE DEPART-

MENT 2023

GRADUATION will be held February 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at, 1501 Mac Davis Lane

ADULTING 101 @ HODGES Join other young adults (ages 18-29) and local experts to explore your biggest questions about this thing called life. This group meets monthly on the 2nd Monday of the month starting at 5:30 PM - Feb. 13, at 4011 University Ave. FREE.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

LAST FRIDAY BOOKSALE 2/24 & 2/25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can buy gently used books for as little 25 cents! Friday shopping open to members only from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday shopping is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cash, checks, credit and debit cards accepted. To become a member of the Friends of the Library, please visit http:// www.lubbockfol.org/

MEALS ON WHEELS MARDI

GRAS Feb. 28,2023, 5:30 to 9 p.m. For tickets go to lubbockmealsonwheels. org

2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUESTIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services.

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