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Calendar 12/18/2007
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Dec 17, 2007, 17:28
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
• The Southwestern AARP Chapter No. 416 holds its regular monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at Edge Park United Methodist Church, at the corner of Southwest Loop 820 and Crowley Road. David Lucas and his group of musicians will provide entertainment. Newly elected 2008 officers will be installed at the meeting by Connie Heinbrenner. The chapter will furnish ham and turkey for a Christmas potluck to conclude the meeting. Visitors and new members are welcome. For information, call Velma Craft at 817-923-1868.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20
• The Crowley City Council work session begins at 6:30 p.m., and the regular meeting begins at 7 p.m. at city hall.
DECEMBER 21-29
• Crowley student Victoria Minton performs at Bass Performance Hall in the Broadway production of “A Christmas Carol.” She plays the singing part of Grace Smithe. Tickets are available on the Bass Hall and Casa Manana Web sites.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28
• The Crowley Public Library shows the Disney movie “Ratatouille” at 4 p.m. with free popcorn and drinks. For information, call the library at 817-297-6707
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
• The Burleson Public Library hosts a seminar on “Depression, Drugs, Alcohol and Aging” at 6:30 p.m. For information, call the library at 817-295-6131, ext. 264.
CONTINUING EVENTS
• Burleson Public Library
The Burleson Public Library hosts a book discussion group at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. Titles are available at the Burleson Public Library and through shared resources in multiple formats.
Other upcoming books are:
Weekly preschool programs are:
• Story Time for Toddlers (ages 2-3) — Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
zx Story Time for Listeners (ages 4 and up) — Wednesday at 10:15 a.m.
• Story Time for Babies (ages birth through age 1) — Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Ongoing complimentary programs and activities:
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.
The library is located at 248 S.W. Johnson Ave. and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For information, call 817-295-6131 or visit 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 city-wide 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 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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