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To submit information for the calendar, e-mail cnews@trcle.com or fax 817-357-8031.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
An after-hours business social and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab, formerly Crowley Chiropractic, is 5-7 p.m. at 1320 John Jones Dr. in Burleson. For information, call 817-297-4211.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
A household hazardous waste and electronic recycling event, hosted by the city of Burleson, is from 9-11 a.m. at 133 N. Main St. in Burleson. Costs vary for different electronics. For information, call Bianca Chafin at 817-447-5410, ext. 269.
The Marine Corps League and city of Crowley conduct a Toys for Tots drive from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the intersections of Main Street and Crowley Road, 1187 and Crowley Road and Renfro and Crowley Road. For more information, call Gene Boyer at 817-447-0990 or Ken Henry at 817-297-4405.MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
A grand re-opening celebration and Christmas Open House, hosted by Rachels Hope Resale, is from 5-9 p.m. at the stores new location, 517 SW Wilshire Blvd. in Burleson. For more information, call 817-447-3312.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
The fourth quarterly luncheon for the Crowley Area Chamber of Commerce is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Fellowship Hall at 509 Peach Street.A traditional thanksgiving dinner will be served. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For information, call 817-297-4211 or e-mail info@crowleyareachamber.org.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
Winter Wonderland Christmas Auction, sponsored by the Crowley Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Alamo Title-McKnight Firm, is at Rafter 7 Ranch. Donations are being accepted for the auction. For information, call Gigi at 817-366-4707 or Eileen at 817-297-4211.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
Santas Breakfast is from 7-11 a.m. at the Burleson Community Center.
The parade of lights and tree lighting begins at 6 p.m. at Old Town.
The Crowley Christmas parade and tree lighting ceremony is 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. For more information, call Gwen at 817-297-6707.
CONTINUING EVENTS
Toastmasters Club
The Burleson Toastmasters Club meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce, 1044 S.W. Wilshire Blvd.
Johnson County Quilting Guild meets at 7 p.m. in the community room at Joshua High School. Guests are entitled to two free visits. No meeting in May and members only in December. For information, call Tana Mueller at 817-680-7220.
The Johnson County Area Real Estate Investors Organization
The Johnson County Area Real Estate Investors Organization meets from 6-9 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Wilshire Room of the First National Bank of Burleson at 740 SW Wilshire Blvd.
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.
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:
Boot Camp Monday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per class or $20 for a punch card.
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.
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.
Yoga Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Class is free.
Open basketball Tuesday. Free. Call for time.
Open volleyball Thursday. Free. Call for time.
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.
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.
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:
Table Tennis Club Mondays from 7-9 p.m. All ages are welcome for free table tennis.
Beginner boot camp Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. Cost is $35 per month. First class is free.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crafts. Quilting is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, and Burleson Baby Quilting meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays.
Daily table games include dominoes, 42, pinochle, cards, bridge, canasta, bingo and hand and foot. Refreshments are served for Bingo Friday nights.
The exercise class meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays.
Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce
The chamber also offers several networking events. The networking events are:
Burleson Making it Happen Breakfast Club Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. at Cracker Barrel in Burleson.
Burleson/Crowley Network Connection Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spring Creek Barbeque in Burleson.
Burleson Making it Happen Network Connection II Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SAMMYs in Burleson.
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:
Mystery Lovers Book Club Third Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Anything But Mystery Book Club Second Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Read the Book, See the Movie Saturdays at noon. Check library for movie showing dates.
Book Discussion Group Fourth Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Girls Only Book Club Third Mondays at 6 p.m.
Teen Book Club Third Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Master Gardener Series First Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Weekly preschool programs are:
Story Time for Toddlers (ages 2-3) Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Story Time for Listeners (ages 4 and up) Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Story Time for Babies (ages birth through age 1) Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Ongoing complimentary programs and activities:
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.
Teen Advisory Board First Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Friends of the Library Board First Wednesday at 10 a.m.
The Firm Investment Club Second Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Library Board Meeting Third Mondays at 7 p.m.
Computer mini-classes area available at times posted at www.burlesonlibrary.com.
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:
Story Time for Wednesdays is canceled until September. Story Time on Fridays is at 11 a.m. for preschool students.
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.
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.
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.
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 citywide garage and book sale, held in May and October.
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 lunch served daily at 11:30 p.m. on a donation basis to individuals who 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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