City Events August 2014

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1 City Events August 2014 Saturday, August 2 ANTIQUES ROUNDUP AT WICHITA FALLS MUSEUM OF ART 10:00 AM 4:00 Wichita Falls Museum of Art. The Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU presents the Antiques Roundup. For a fee, the public may have items evaluated by professionals. Experts available from Heritage Auctions in the following categories: Texas & Western, Decorative Arts & Generalist, American/ European/Contemporary, Jewelry, Guns and Native American. $25 one item; $40 two items, $60 three items. Each item has to be hand carried in, no large items please. For more information, call the museum at (940) DEER FEST 9:00 AM - 7:00 Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. Deer Fest is a one-day event benefiting the Adopt A Box Program. Adopt A Box is a local charity designed to provide children in need with basic hygiene items. This year s special guests include: Swamp People Gator Queen, Chase and Brandon Landry, Matt and Jessie Duff, and Brian Trussel. Deer Fest and Operation Game Thief will team up to bring their Wall of Shame trailer to Wichita Falls. The Wall of Shame features some of North Texas' largest game animals killed illegally and confiscated by Game Wardens. Bass Tubs of Oklahoma brings us the Ultimate Shootout Archery Trailer. Other attractions include vendor booths, live and silent auction items, Junior Anglers Catch tank and live entertainment. Deer Fest will be an exciting fun event for the whole family with a corner of the exhibit hall designated as Kids Corner! Join us in a family friendly day of hunting and fishing fun while supporting the Adopt A Box Program! MSU BOWL-A-THON 8 AM Fain Fine Arts, C119 - In preparation for Empty Bowls of Wichita Falls, which raises funds for the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, the Ceramics Department at Midwestern State University

2 will host a day of bowl making. More than 1,000 bowls have been made each year for the past two years during the summer Bowl-A-Thon event. Empty Bowls is the premier fundraiser for the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, which uses the money to buy food for the greater Wichita Falls area. In 2012 the event raised $65,000 and the 2014 event brought in more than $85,000 enough to furnish approximately 500,000 meals for those in the area that might otherwise go hungry. This year s Empty Bowls event will be held Oct. 21. Associate Professor of Art Steve Hilton said that the goal of Saturday s Bowl-A-Thon was to make and trim at least 500 bowls. Lunch will be furnished. Call Hilton at for more information or to confirm attendance. Experience with ceramics would be helpful but those with no experience are welcome also. Monday, August 4 MAD SCIENTISTS CAMP AT RIVER BEND NATURE CENTER 8:30 AM - 12:00 River Bend Nature Center. Dust off your bug catcher, fill up your water bottle, and head out to River Bend for our amazing camps full of fun and learning! Join in on all the cool hands-on activities and make new friends! Mad Scientist Campers will set up and explore a science lab! Activities include: creating chemical reactions, extracting DNA, dissecting owl pellets, doing chromatography, and using different types of scopes and probes to dig deeper into the world of nature. For Ages: 4-12 Tuesday, August 5 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8:30 AM - 12:00 Council Chambers - Memorial Auditorium. The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8:30 AM in the Council Chambers located on the first floor of Memorial Auditorium, th Street. This is the regularly scheduled meeting of the Wichita Falls City Council. The public is invited to attend these open meetings and has an opportunity to address the Council during public comments at the beginning of each meeting. Thursday, August 7 Sunday, August 10 JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS SALE 9:00 AM - 5:00 Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. Just Between Friends is a Shopper's Dream! These are not retail stores but rather savings extravaganzas--shopping events that happen twice a year. At these events, consignors bring their new and gently-used children's and maternity merchandise to sell. Rooms 1-4 at the MPEC Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. Free, convenient parking for this event is located on the South side of the building on 5th Street. Friday, August 8 KIDS IN THE KITCHEN: HEALTHY KIDS DAY :00 PM - 4:00 Central Boys & Girls Club of Wichita Falls. The Junior League of Wichita Falls Kids in the Kitchen will be hosting their annual Healthy Kids Day event. Kids will be making a healthy snack, participating in a relay race, and will learn about healthy eating with a hands-on educational activity. Each child will be entered into a bike raffle and will receive a goodie bag filled with a Kids in the Kitchen cookbook, MyPlate information, dental floss, activity books, wristbands, stickers, and other learning materials. BACKDOOR THEATRE: FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS 7:30 PM - 9:30 Backdoor Theatre. Join us at Backdoor Theatre on the Dinner Stage for this fresh comedy! During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee, estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. They are Frances, a painfully sweet but sheltered fundamentalist; Mindy, the cheerful, wise-cracking lesbian sister of the groom; Georgeanne, whose heartbreak over her own failed marriage triggers outrageous behavior; Meredith, the bride's younger sister whose precocious rebelliousness masks a dark secret; and Trisha, a jaded beauty whose die-hard cynicism about men is called into question when she meets Tripp, a charming bad-boy usher to whom there is more than meets the eye. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny,

3 irreverent and touching celebration of the women's spirit. Show dates: August 8-9, August 14-16, and August 21-2 RON WHITE: NUTCRACKER TOUR 7:30 PM - 9:30 Memorial Auditorium. Comedian Ron Tater Salad White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy phenomenon, returns to Wichita Falls with his new stand-up show, NUTCRACKER. White has achieved three Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, two of the top rated one-hour specials in Comedy Central History, a book that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List, and CD and DVD sales of over 10 million units. Join us for this entertaining and hilarious show LIVE at Memorial Auditorium! *For Mature Audiences. TICKETS ON SALE April 25th 10:00am at the KAY YEAGER COLISEUM BOX OFFICE and online at wfmpec.com. Want a premium seat in the first 5 rows and to meet Ron White after the show? Wanna ask him a question? Take a picture with him? Just see for yourself if that's really scotch he's drinking? If your answer is yes, then purchase the Ron White "200 Proof" VIP Experience! Saturday, August 9 NATIVE PLANTS 7:30 AM - 1:00 Farmers' Market. With our current rain situation, landscaping conservatively and intelligently is extremely important. That's why the Master Gardeners will be on hand to teach about native plants. Native plants are typically much more drought resistant and easily maintained. Learn how to spruce up your yard and outdoor space with the Master Gardeners! PROJECT BACK TO SCHOOL ROUNDUP 9:00 AM - 12:00 McNiel Jr. High School. The Project Back to School Roundup is an informative and fun family event that provides children in Wichita Falls in all grades (Head Start - 12th grade) with the essential school supplies and services they need to start the school year ready to learn. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE ROUNDUP Community Resource booths providing information about school and community services, youth programs, health and safety Giveaways Immunizations for eligible children Dental screenings and exams Vision screenings FREE SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS AND BACKPACKS for students attending school in Wichita Falls and qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. The following WFISD elementary schools: BURGESS, LAMAR, SCOTLAND PARK OR WASHINGTON JACKSON s school supplies and backpacks will be available at school for those who need them, and attendees from those schools will NOT receive school supplies at the Roundup, but are invited to visit the booths. TEXOMA ALL BREED HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION 9:00 AM - 5:00 JS Bridwell Ag Center. Our Mission: To encourage and educate citizens of Wichita County, Texas and surrounding areas in the breeding, raising and marketing of horses through public competition and exhibitions. Join us at the J.S. Bridwell Ag Center at MPEC for this show. Hours are Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm. KIDZ BOP KIDS 4:00 PM - 6:00 Memorial Auditorium. KIDZ BOP records kid-friendly versions of today s biggest pop music hits sung by kids, for kids. Over the past 12 years, KIDZ BOP has created the #1 music brand for kids, selling more than 14,000,000 albums. Since 2001, families have welcomed KIDZ BOP into their homes and cars, making KIDZ BOP a fun and safe part of their daily lives. KIDZ BOP is proud to be a part of kids music firsts. For millions of kids each year, KIDZ BOP is their first introduction to pop music, and for tens of thousands of kids, the KIDZ BOP Kids Live Tour is their first concert experience.

4 Saturday, August 9 Sunday, August 10 WICHITA FALLS GUN & KNIFE SHOW 9:00 AM - 6:00 Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. Texoma's only Gun, Knife and Collectibles tradeshow! There is so much more than just guns and ammo at this show...jewelry, apparel, collectibles and more! Kids will enjoy the Free Daisy BB Gun Shooting Gallery inside the Exhibit Hall courtesy of the Northwest Texas Field & Stream Association. Show hours are Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm. Monday, August 11 ELECTION EQUIPMENT PRESENTATION 1:30 PM 4:30 Ray Clymer Exhibit hall. Hart InterCivic is a full service election solutions innovator, partnering with state and local governments to deliver the most secure, accurate and reliable elections. Thursday, August 14 LIVE AT THE LAKE: KEN NELSON QUARTET 6:00 PM - 8:00 Wichita Falls Museum of Fine Arts. Live at the Lake 2014 Concerts. New this year Gypsy Kit On the Go will be available with limited menu items for purchase! Friday, August 15 Saturday, August 16 TEXAS RANCH ROUNDUP 9:00 AM - 10:00 Kay Yeager Coliseum. It all started here...the original Ranch Rodeo. Texas Ranch Roundup showcases top historic Texas ranches, the hard work of the real working cowboy and every facet of ranch life. Ranches will compete in chuckwagon cooking, cowboy art, and of course, real ranch events! Friday and Saturday night enjoy real cowboy action as teams compete in Bronc Riding, Calf Doctoring, Team Branding, Team Penning and Wild Cow Milking. Arena events kick of at 7:00pm nightly at the MPEC Kay Yeager Coliseum. Browse around the Bit, Spur & Western Collectible Tradeshow on Friday and Saturday from 9:00am-7:30pm inside the MPEC Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. Saturday, August 16 SALSA DAY 7:30 AM - 1:00 Farmer's Market. Head on down to the Farmers' Market to test fresh, delicious salsa prepared by the Charlie-Thornberry farmers! The amazing selection of fresh fruits and vegetables only gets better as the summer goes on, so come down before it is all gone! Monday, August 18 RIVER BEND RANGERS CAMP AT RIVER BEND NATURE CENTER 8:30 AM - 12:00 River Bend Nature Center. Dust off your bug catcher, fill up your water bottle, and head out to River Bend for our amazing camps full of fun and learning! Join in on all the cool hands-on activities and make new friends! Campers will become official River Bend Rangers! Rangers will meet daily nature challenges and earn a badge each day by accomplishing outdoor skills. For: Ages 4-12 Tuesday, August 19 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 8:30 AM - 12:00 Council Chambers - Memorial Auditorium. The City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8:30 AM in the Council Chambers located on the first floor of Memorial Auditorium, th Street. This is the regularly scheduled meeting of the Wichita Falls City Council. The public is invited to attend these open meetings and has an opportunity to address the Council during public comments at the beginning of each meeting.

5 MSU MEN'S SOCCER VS. WAYLAND BAPTIST 7:00 PM - 9:00 MSU Soccer Field. Men s soccer vs. Wayland Baptist at 7 p.m. at the MSU soccer field. Call (940) for more information. Thursday, August 21 Sunday, August HOTTER'N HELL HUNDRED 3:00 PM - 8:00 Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. The Hotter' N Hell 100 celebrates its 33rd annual ride in 2014! Last year's event weekend was a huge success with over 12,000 registered participants...and this year should be even bigger! The weekend kicks off on Thursday with the Consumer Show open to the public from 3:00pm-8:00pm inside the MPEC Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. The Consumer Show continues on Friday from 1:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am-4:00pm. The events kick into high gear on Friday with the 13-mile Wee-Chi-Tah Mountain Bike Race. Then the excitement that the weekend is known for comes to life on Saturday morning with the HH100 Endurance Rides. There's something for everyone - 10K, 25-mile, 50-mile, 100K and 100-mile! If running is more your thing, then don't miss the Wee-Chi-Tah Trail Run on Sunday with a half marathon and 10K route. Friday, August 22 HAIRSPRAY 7:30 PM - 9:30 Wichita Theatre. The 1950's are out and change is in the air! HAIRSPRAY, winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her 'do! Thursday, August ADVANTAGE 11:00 AM - 1:00 Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall. 55 Advantage is a program presented by United Regional Hospital for health-conscious seniors. Enjoy lunch and a presentation covering current health topics and awareness. This is event is open to the public and takes place in Hall B at the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall at MPEC. Free, convenient parking for this event is located on the West side of the building on Burnett Street. LIVE AT THE LAKE: ALI HOLDER 6:00 PM - 8:00 Wichita Falls Museum of Fine Arts. Live at the Lake 2014 Concerts. New this year Gypsy Kit On the Go will be available with limited menu items for purchase! TOPS IN BLUE 7:00 PM - 10:00 Memorial Auditorium. Tops In Blue, is an all-active duty US Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. Tops In Blue is one of the oldest and most widely traveled entertainment groups of its kind. Composed of 35 to 40 of the most talented vocalists, musicians, dancers, and technicians anywhere, their primary purpose is to perform for military personnel and their families throughout the world. However, the enormous popularity of the group has also made them America s goodwill ambassadors around the globe.