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10/14/2008 Community calendar
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Oct 13, 2008, 11:18
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
A golf tournament, sponsored by St. Anns Men Club, begins with tee-off at 1:30 p.m. at Southern Oaks Golf Club in Burleson. The tournament is a four-man scramble. The entry fee for individuals is $60, and golfers will be served hamburgers for lunch. A hole sponsor will receive signage on the Tee Box for $100. Team sponsorships are available. Proceeds of the fundraiser will be used for the continuing ministries of St. Anns. The deadline for individual golfers is Oct. 10; the deadline for sponsors is Sept. 30. For information or to request an entry form, call Michael Hall at 817-426-5858.
A community garage sale, sponsored by the friends of the Crowley Public Library, is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bicentennial Park in Crowley. Booth spaces are available for $10 each. For information, call the library at 817-297-6707.
The Nazarene Christian Academys first Asian Run begins at 8 a.m. with a 1-mile fun run. Cost is $15 before the race and $20 the day of the event. The 5K run begins at 8:25 a.m. Cost is $20 before the event and $25 the day of the event. For information or to register, call Paula Cook at 817-366-4995 or visit www.asianrun.ncaptf.com.
A workday, sponsored by the Crowley Cemetery Association takes place beginning at 9 a.m. Participants should bring their own tools and yard-care implements and a covered dish to share. People are encouraged to come to visit if unable to work. For information call Ray Cunningham at 817-297-1155.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
The annual Character Luncheon, hosted by First United Methodist Church in Burleson, is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cliff Dugosh will be the guest speaker. The event is free, and tickets are available at the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
A Texas Hunter Education Safety Course, hosted by the city of Burleson, is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Burleson Community Center. A 10-hour program geared toward children greater than 9 years of age and adults, the class is two days and costs $25. For information, call 817-295-8168.
The second annual Haunted Hayride and Fall Festival, sponsored by the city of Crowley and Albertsons, is today. The hayride is at Bicentennial Park. For information, call Gwen at 817-297-6707. The festival is at Shoppes of Deer Creek in the Albertsons parking lot. For information, call Jeramy at 817-297-8600. Volunteers are needed to decorate the park and act out spooky characters.
A pancake breakfast, hosted by the Masonic Lodge, 209 N. Magnolia St., is from 7-10 a.m. Cost is $3 per person, and donations are welcome.
The Annual Fall Funival hosted by the Burleson Church of Christ is from 6-8:30 p.m. at 820 S.W. Wilshire Blvd. Activities include a cake walk and other games, food and fun. For information, call 817-295-2233 or visit www.burlesonchurchofchrist.org.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
A Texas Hunter Education Safety Course, hosted by the city of Burleson, is from noon to 5 p.m. at Burleson Community Center. A 10-hour program geared toward children greater than 9 years of age and adults, the class is two days and costs $25. For information, call 817-295-8168.
The 2008 Fall Family Festival sponsored by First Baptist Church in Crowley is from 5-8 p.m. at 400 S. Eagle Drive in Crowley. Everything is free, including food, door prizes, Trunk or Treat, games and activities. For information, call 817-297-4347.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
The 15th annual Crystal Heart Gala, hosted by Huguley Memorial Medical Center, is at Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth. Kenny Loggins is the featured entertainment for the evening. Proceeds will be used for the purchase of a mobile medical clinic. For information, call Laurie Evans at 817-568-3281.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
Boo Fest is from 6-9 p.m. in Old Town Burleson. For information on booth spaces, call Neal Jones at 817-343-2589.
The FWF Church of Nazarene Annual Fall Festival is from 6:30-9 p.m. at 2001 E. Main St. in Crowley. For information, call 817-297-7003.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
x 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.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
The fourth quarterly luncheon for the Crowley Area Chamber of Commerce is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 auctions. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
zx 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 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:
Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 45 minute break for lunch
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:
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 Ryans Grill in Burleson.
Burleson Making it Happen Network Connection I Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ryans Grill 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.
x 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.
x 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.
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.
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.
x 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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