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BOOK RELEASES

The Secret Language of Prairie Dogs Official Worldwide Release Celebration APRIL 7, 2023 AT 6 PM – 9 PM at LHUCA, 511 Ave. K. The event is free to the public and books will be available for purchase. Preorder at: www. wildlarkbooks.com

2-DAY TAMALE WORKSHOP @ COPPER RAWLINGS

Learn to make tamales, a Mexican holiday tradition. This is a two day workshop, must be able to attend both sessions. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Ages: 15+. $20 per Person. Two Day Workshop: Friday, 4/7 & Saturday, 4/8. At 213 40th St.

GENEALOGY FOR BEGINNERS

Start your family history journey by learning the basics of genealogy research and the tools you can use to trace your family roots! Ages 18+. At Mahon Library, 1306 9th, on 4/14/2023, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

45TH ANNUAL LUBBOCK ARTS

FESTIVAL, which will be held at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. This two-day celebration – from April 15-16, 2023 – is West Texas’ largest fine arts and crafts event and was recognized as the “Best In Texas” by the Texas Festivals & Events Association in 2021 and 2022. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the event, this year’s theme inspired by music is “The Beat Goes On.”

BUFFALO GRASS FEST will feature educational workshops and great music over a three day period. from Thursday, April 20 to Saturday, April 22, 2023. They'll feature great local music at the Cactus Theater including Jeremy Courture, Austin Dean Ashford and All About Alice. Friday will feature YouTube sensation and music educator Rick Beato live at the Buddy Holly Hall and Saturday will have a series of workshops for all levels of musicians. Full schedule and ticket info at BuffaloGrassFest.com.

GET-A-GRIP ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GOLF FUNDRAISER to be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Shadow Hills Golf Club. For further information call 806-762-2325. To register online visit us at lubbocklegalaid.org

TAX FORMS AT LIBRARIES they have forms 1040 and 1040-SR in English and Spanish available at all locations. You can also access all available forms and instructions from home at www.irs. gov.

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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