Central Texas Literacy Coalition
The Central Texas Literacy Coalition will meet Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Friends for Life Building, 5000 Lakewood, Waco 76710 for its quarterly meeting. Inez Russell, Executive Director of Friends for Life will be the presenter, followed by a tour of the Friends for Life facility. The public is invited to attend. For additional information call or text 254-722-6395 or e mail crocketts1955@yahoo.com
It’s Time Africa and Baylor ASA Culture Show Saturday, April 27 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Come join us to celebrate our inaugural event for It’s Time Africa in partnership with Baylor’s African Student Association. The event aims to highlight the richness and diversity of cultures across the African continent. We will have special performances from Baylor ASA’s dance troupe and various members showcasing their own African country’s culture, a wide variety of African food, and African arts and crafts for purchase and silent auction. All proceeds from the event are to fund our first school renovation project in Accra Village, Ghana. Friends and family are welcome but seating is limited so please reserve your space today! For more information, visit www.itstimeafrica.com
NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS CLUB OF WACO Attention all ladies in the Central Texas area. Come join us for April lunch meeting at 11:30 am on April 17th at Ridgewood Country Club at 7301 Fish Pond Road. The cost for lunch is $25 payable at the door. Our guest speaker will be Bradley Turner. He is a 7th generation Wacoan and avid historian who is an Associate Professor at McLennan Community College. He has published several books and will be giving us a review of his book, Cotton Bales, Goatmen, and Witches: Legends From The Heart of Texas. He will entertain us with humor, history, legends and ghost stories. For anyone, not already a member, who would like more information and/or a reservation please contact Kathy Northrup, President, at (254)836-5170 Cut-off deadline for Reservations is Thursday, April 11th, at 5:00 pm. Are you new to Waco or are you wanting to make new lifetime friends? Like to play bridge, 42, canasta, mahjong, crochet, knit, read books and much more...If so, Newcomers and Neighbors of Waco is for you. Since 1989 this non-profit, social club has been extending a friendly, welcoming hand to all women in Central Texas (not just new to Waco). To learn more about our club and our events, please visit our website at: www.newcomersandneighborsofwaco.com
Spring Miniature Garden Workshop Thursday, April 11, 2019 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Mayborn Museum
We are kicking off spring with a workshop our adult audiences will dig! Learn the art of designing miniature container gardens and leave with a creation of your own. Seating is limited to first 25 participants. Workshop fee is $15 for non-members and $10* for museum members. Museum admission is not included. This workshop is limited to those 18 and older. Register here: https://71342.blackbaudhosting.com/71342/Garden-Container-Workshop
The Week of the Young Child April 8 – 12, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm daily Mayborn Museum
We are celebrating The Week of the Young Child with daily hands-on activities for our early learners. The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) which seeks to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Join us for Music Monday, Tasty, Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday, Artsy Thursday, and Family Friday.
Send Community Event Information at least 2 weeks in advance to Kristy.Ferlet@wacotrib.com
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