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To submit information for the calendar, e-mail bcnews@trcle.com or
fax 817-357-8031.
TUESDAY, MAY 6
zx Burleson AARP Chapter No. 4055 meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Senior Center, 216 S.W. Johnson St. John Duke Smith will give a brief history of Cinco de Mayo, and entertainment will be provided by Gladys Celey. Attendees may bring Mexican food for the luncheon, and visitors are welcomed. For information call Trigger Rogers at 817-295-8617.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
zx The 15th annual golf tournament hosted by the Crowley Area Chamber of Commerce begins at 9 a.m. with registration at 7:30 a.m. at Southern Oaks Golf Club.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
zx Honeyfest, hosted by the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce, begins at 9 a.m. and lasts all day at Renfro Square in Burleson. The event takes on the “green initiative,” and the first 500 attendees at the festival will receive reusable shopping totes.
MONDAY, MAY 12
zx Honeyfest 2008 is in Old Town Burleson. March for Kids and Character begins at 9 a.m. Honeyfest Idol and the Little Miss Honeyfest Pageant will be held. Categories for Honeyfest Idol include kids, ages 12 and under, teens, ages 13-17, and adults, ages 18 and over. For information, call 817-295-6121.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
zx The Burleson Heritage Foundation meets at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Visitors Center in Burleson to hear guest speaker Bianca Chafin, environmental programs specialist for the city of Burleson and executive director of Keep Burleson Beautiful. For information, call 817-447-3522.
zx The Burleson Police Department’s annual open house lasts from 3-6 p.m. in the front parking lot on the corner of Renfro Street and Bransom Street in Old Town Burleson. Attendees can enjoy free hot dogs and soft drinks while they check out the department’s equipment and programs. For information, call 817-447-5300, ext. 309.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
zx Frazier Elementary School in Burleson and the Frazier Parent Teacher Association host their annual spring fundraising festival from noon to 6 p.m. at the school. The evening’s theme is “Frazier 1950s Sock Hop 2008,” and activities offered include a costume contest, silent auction, dunking booth, face-painting, carnival games, bounce houses, music and raffles. Donations from local businesses such as soft drinks, gift certificates and cakes are still needed. For information, call 817-301-4908.
zx Making it Happen for Kids: Ante up for Kids Casino Night begins at 7 p.m. at the SPJST Lodge in Burleson.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
zx The 10th annual Burleson Honey Tour Bike Ride begins at 8 a.m. at Kerr Middle School in Burleson. For information, call the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce at 817-295-6121.
MONDAY, JUNE 23
zx A children’s art-drama camp is hosted by the Burleson Community Theater today through Friday. For information, call 817-295-6121.
FRIDAY, JULY 11
zx “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” is presented by the Burleson Community Theater at the Burleson High School auditorium. For information, call 817-295-6121.
SATURDAY, JULY 12
zx “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” is presented by the Burleson Community Theater at the Burleson High School auditorium. For information, call 817-295-6121.
zx Crowley Celebration of Freedom lasts all day at Bicentennial Park in Crowley. A parade will begin at 10 a.m., and the event will feature static displays, bands and wrestling. For contest, vendor or parade entry forms, call 817-297-2201 ext. 107. Forms are also available online at www.ci.crowley.tx.us.
SUNDAY, JULY 13
zx “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” is presented by the Burleson Community Theater at the Burleson High School auditorium. For information, call 817-295-6121.
CONTINUING EVENTS
zx Toastmaster’s Club
The Burleson Toastmaster’s Club meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce, 1044 S.W. Wilshire Blvd.
zx Take off Pounds Sensibly
TOPS, or Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a nonprofit weight-loss support group, meets Tuesday nights at 6:15 p.m. for weigh-ins and at 7 p.m. for a meeting at the Burleson Senior Center. Men and women of all ages are welcome. For information, call 817-447-6146.
zx St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church
St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 380 N. W. Tarrant Blvd., offers health and fitness classes for free or low cost. For information, call 817-295-2333.
The schedule for classes is:
zx Boot Camp — Monday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per class or $20 for a punch card.
zx Tae Kwon Do — Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $25 a month for one week, $50 a month for two weeks and $75 a month for three weeks.
zx Jiu Jitsu — Monday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $25 a month for one week and $50 a month for two weeks.
zx Yoga — Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Class is free.
zx Open basketball — Tuesday. Free. Call for time.
zx Open volleyball — Thursday. Free. Call for time.
zx Walking Track — Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. Free.
zx First Baptist Church Crowley
The First Baptist Church Crowley, 400 S. Eagle Drive in Crowley, offers DivorceCare, a weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. The group meets at 5 p.m. beginning Feb. 10 at the building. Call 817-297-4347.
zx Burleson Community Center
The Burleson Community Center, 500 Chisenhall Park Lane, is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 12-9 p.m. Sunday.
The center has several ongoing activities for all ages. The activities are:
zx Table Tennis Club — Mondays from 7-9 p.m. All ages are welcome for free table tennis.
zx Beginner boot camp — Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. Cost is $35 per month. First class is free.
zx Tong Il Lo Martial Science — Fridays. Ages 4-6 are from 6-7 p.m., ages 7 and up beginner are from 7-8 p.m., and ages 7 and up advanced are from 8-9 p.m. Cost is $10 per week, with a $30 one time registration fee per year.
zx TURBO KICK — Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m. or 7-8:15 p.m. Classes start over on first Thursdays. Cost is $30 per month. For information, e-mail happilymauied2004turbokick@yahoo.com.
zx Burleson Senior Activity Center
The Burleson Senior Activity Center, 216 S.W. Johnson Ave., is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Saturdays For information, call Pat Williams at 817-295-6611.
The center has several ongoing activities for seniors. Activities include:
zx Blood pressure checks and hearing screenings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. second Tuesdays and for school employees from 2-4 p.m. second Mondays.
zx American Contract Bridge League sanctioned Bridge Club from 12-3:30 p.m. Mondays. Cost is $2 per person per game. For information, call Ann Kennemer at 817-478-3665 or Marvin Stewart at 817-295-1223.
zx Lunches. Potluck begins at 11:30 a.m. Mondays. The Out to Lunch Bunch begins at 11:30 a.m. fourth Wednesdays, and the Trinity Mission Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. first Fridays.
zx Dances. Line dancing is from 1-2 p.m. Mondays and 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Country and western dancing is from 7-9:30 p.m. second Fridays.
zx Crafts. Quilting is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, and Burleson Baby Quilting meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays.
zx Daily table games include dominoes, 42, pinochle, cards, bridge, canasta, bingo and hand and foot. Refreshments are served for Bingo Friday nights.
zx The exercise class meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays.
zx Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce
The Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce offers a defensive driving course for ticket dismissal and auto insurance discounts. Cost is $35 for the course.
The classes are offered:
zx Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 45 minute break for lunch
zx Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m.
For information, call 817-295-6121.
The chamber also offers several networking events. The networking events are:
zx Burleson Making it Happen Breakfast Club — Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. at Cracker Barrel in Burleson.
zx Burleson/Crowley Network Connection — Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spring Creek Barbeque in Burleson.
zx Burleson Making it Happen Network Connection II — Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ryan’s Grill in Burleson.
zx Burleson Making it Happen Network Connection I — Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ryan’s Grill in Burleson
zx Burleson Public Library
The Burleson Public Library, 248 S.W. Johnson Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For information, call 817-295-6131 or visit www.burlesonlibrary.com.
Weekly adult and teen programs are:
zx Mystery Lovers Book Club — Third Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
zx Anything But Mystery Book Club — Second Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
zx Read the Book, See the Movie — Saturdays at noon. Check library for movie showing dates.
zx Book Discussion Group —Fourth Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
zx Girls Only Book Club — Third Mondays at 6 p.m.
zx Teen Book Club — Third Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
zx Master Gardener Series — First Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Weekly preschool programs are:
zx Story Time for Toddlers (ages 2-3) — Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
zx Story Time for Listeners (ages 4 and up) — Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
zx Story Time for Babies (ages birth through age 1) — Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Ongoing complimentary programs and activities:
zx Monthly movies — One Saturday a month at 1 p.m. Ages 8 and up are welcome for movie and refreshments. Check library for dates and movie titles.
zx Teen Advisory Board — First Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
zx Friends of the Library Board — First Wednesday at 10 a.m.
zx The Firm Investment Club — Second Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
zx Library Board Meeting — Third Mondays at 7 p.m.
zx Computer mini-classes area available at times posted at www.burlesonlibrary.com.
zx Crowley Public Library
The Crowley library has opportunities for adult and young adults to volunteer. Volunteers perform varied duties suited to their schedule and interests. Anyone wishing to volunteer a few hours each week can call Whitworth or Leslie Rushano at 817-297-6707.
The following events are also schedule for the library:
zx Story Time for Wednesdays is canceled until September. Story Time on Fridays is at 11 a.m. for preschool students.
zx Story Time, Crafts & Pizza is held at 7 p.m. Thursdays; all ages welcome. Mothers’ participation is required for some crafts for children under 4.
zx The adult book club meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Friday of each month in the conference room. Scrap booking is available to the community for $10 on the first Saturday of each month. Computer classes are also offered; date and time information is available at the library.
zx Tutor.com, an online program for students offering homework help in several subjects to students in grades four through college, is available through www.crowleylibrary.org.
zx Friends of the Crowley Library, a nonprofit that provides support to the library staff and volunteers, meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month in the Founders’ Room. The Friends sponsor several events throughout the year that benefit the library. The most popular event is the city-wide garage and book sale, held in May and October.
zx The library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The library is closed Sunday and Monday. For information, call the library at 817-297-6707.
• Crowley Senior Center
The Crowley Senior Center is operated Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with breakfast and lunch served daily. Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 p.m. on a donation basis to individuals that are 60 years of age or older or their spouses. In addition to the meal program seniors can receive benefits counseling, attend bible study, trips to health fairs, bingo and card games as well as other activities.
For information, call the center at 817-338-4433.
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