EVENTS

Tidbits 3/13/2017

Abilene

Movies at the library

  • A free showing of "Hail Caesar!" will begin at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.
  • A free showing of "Deepwater Horizon" will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, at the Mall of Abilene.
  • A free showing of "The Jungle Book" will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.

Garden fair
A community garden fair will be conducted from 6-7 p.m. Monday at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane. Local gardeners will give information on plants and volunteering opportunities. Admission is free.

Business workshops
Eric Spellmann will present a free business workshop, "First Impressions - How People View Your Website," from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday at the Texas Tech Small Business Development Center, 749 Gateway St., Suite 301. A second workshop, "The Perfect Post - Social Media Writing," will follow from 6-8 p.m. To make a reservation, call 325-670-0300.

Free tax assistance​
Through April 13, the AARP will provide free tax assistance from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St., and Fridays and Saturdays at the Mockingbird branch, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane. Library doors will open at 9 a.m., with registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants should bring photo ID, Social Security cards, wage and earnings statements, and other financial information. For more information, call 325-676-6025.

Art film
As part of the “Art in the 21st Century” series, a screening of “Mexico City” will be presented at noon Wednesday at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.

Class for iPhones and iPads
Tom Miller will present a free class for iPhone and iPad users at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane. Space is limited. For more information, contact 325-692-1087 or abilenemacuser2@gmail.com.

St. Patrick's Day family night
A St. Patrick's Day family night will be open from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St. St. Patrick's Day themed projects, food trucks and a showing of "The Muppet Movie" will be available. Admission is free.

Spanish art discussion
As a part of the Scholar Speaker Series in connection with the exhibit "Spanish Texas: Legend and Legacy," Matt Walter will give a presentation, "Early Entradas Into the Big Bend," at 7 p.m. Thursday at The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St. Admission is free.

Concert and luncheon
A luncheon and concert featuring Twyla Foreman will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at the Abilene Woman's Club, 3425 S. 14th St. Tickets are $40, and must be purchased by Wednesday. For tickets, call 325-733-8999 or 325-698-1768.

St. Patrick's Day celebration
Keep Abilene Beautiful will conduct a St. Patrick's Day celebration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at The Mill Wine Bar & Event Center, 239 Locust St. A silent auction will be open. Free drink tickets will be provided to the first 100 participants.

Pain relief workshop
A free workshop, "Natural Relief from Sinus and Respiratory Problems," will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bowtech Health Center, 1150 Estates Drive, Suite C. For more information, call 325-676-9227.

Steam N Wheels
The 25th annual Steam N Wheels Bike Race will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Nelson Park, 2070 Zoo Lane. Advance registration is $25, and race day registration is $30. To register, go to www.abilenetx.com/signup.

Sidewalk march
The Abilene All in for Equality GLBT+ Sidewalk March will begin at 11:45 a.m. Saturday at Abilene City Hall, 555 Walnut St. Participants are encouraged to bring pride items to carry or wave.

Steppin' Out for Memories
The 11th annual Steppin' Out for Memories dinner and auction benefiting the Alzheimer's Association - North Central Texas Chapter will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Taylor County Expo Center's Round Building. Jody Nix will perform, and casino games and an open bar will be available. Tickets are $75. For tickets, or for more information, call 325-672-2907.

Texas Author Series
The 2017 Texas Author Series will continue with a talk featuring Johnnie Lou Avery Boyd, author of the new biography "MizHat: The Life Journey of Roy Helen Herndon Mingus Ackers," at noon March 20 at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St. Participants are invited to bring a lunch; lunches will be available for $5. Admission is free.

Business Expo
The Abilene Chamber of Commerce will conduct Business Expo 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 22 at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. More than 220 exhibitors will be present. Admission is $5. Tickets are available at the chamber office, 174 Cypress St.

'The Little Mermaid'
As part of the Children’s Performing Arts Series, The Panto Company will present “The Little Mermaid” at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. March 25 at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $9. For tickets, go to abilenecac.org/cparts or call 325-677-1161.

'Greater Tuna'
A production of "Greater Tuna" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 26 at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. For tickets, call 800-869-1451 or go to CelebrityAttractions.com.

Library banquet
The Friends of the Abilene Christian University Library will conduct its annual spring banquet at 6 p.m. March 30 in the Hunter Welcome Center on campus. Tickets are $40. For more information, contact 325-674-2340 or mas16a@acu.edu.

'Life in Bloom' banquet
The "Life in Bloom" fundraising banquet, benefiting Pregnancy Resources of Abilene, will begin at 7 p.m. March 30 at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. A sponsor reception will begin at 6 p.m. Singer/songwriters Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin will be featured. Tickets are $35. For tickets, call 325-672-6415 or go to www.prabilene.com/partner/events.

Top Gun Classic
The 15th annual Top Gun Sporting Clays Classic, benefiting the West Texas Rehabilitation Center, will be conducted March 31 and April 1 at Abilene Clay Sports, 1102 E. Spur 707. An awards dinner will be served April 1 at the Taylor County Expo Center. To register, or for more information, go to rehabclayshoot.org.

Bowl for Kids' Sake
The annual Bowl for Kids' Sake, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters, will begin at 9 a.m. April 8 at Primetime Family Entertainment Center, 4541 Loop 322. A second session will begin at 11 a.m. Registration is $20 if made by Wednesday and will be $25 thereafter. To register, go to www.bbbstx.org/abilenebfks.
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