Zoobilee and Kid Zoobilee 2008 are scheduled for Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28. Zoobilee and Kid Zoobilee are the annual capital fund-raisers for the Cameron Park Zoo.

Zoobilee will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 27 with the patron party and the general admission gate opens at 8 p.m.

Ticket packages range from a $2,500 table for 10 to $100 general admission. This year’s theme is “Jewels of the Jungle” and music will be provided by Classie Ballou.

The event will include a silent auction, an audible auction, and raffle tickets for $10,000 in jewels. Area children can join the celebration on Saturday, June 28, with Kid Zoobilee. The fun begins at 5 p.m. with the patron party and then continues on as the general admission gate opens at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $50 per child for patron admission and $25 per child for general admission. The cost for parents to attend with their children is $25 per adult. At least one parent is required to stay and help supervise his or her children. Kid Zoobilee is for children ages two to 12.

Activities will include games, crafts, face painting and plenty of food. It is recommended that the children wear swimsuits because some of the activities involve water to help them stay cool. Online ticket sales begin on June 1 at www.cameronparkzoo.com or call 750-8415 to order tickets by phone.

Teen Summer Programs
at the Library

The Central Library will sponsor a Teen Summer Party and Volunteen Fair on Saturday, May 31 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy live music, food, games and more.

Teens will have the opportunity to sign up for the summer reading program and volunteer to work at the library with the children and teen programs.

Other summer activities include gaming tournaments every Thursday in June and July from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., movies at 2 p.m. every Wednesday; and open game days on Saturdays in July from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. In addition on Saturdays in June from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a different activity or craft.

The schedule follows:

• June 7: Game Visors – personalize your own Visor
• June 14: Marley the Dog Day – Petsmart trainer Tim Molina and Daisy
• June 21: Origami Modulars – fold simple forms, build complex things
• June 28: Yarn Bugs! – make yourself a cute companion

• Central Library, 1717 Austin Ave., Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
• East Waco Library, 901 Elm Ave., Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
• Hoover Library, 1428 Wooded Acres, Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
• South Waco Library, 2737 S. 18th St., Fridays @ 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. For more information call 750-5941.

Beginner’s Genealogy Class

The Waco-McLennan County Library together with the Central Texas Genealogical Society will sponsor a Beginner’s Genealogy Class on Saturday, June 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central Library, 1717 Austin Ave.

The class is free and will cover topics such as how to use genealogy forms, an introduction to basic records, Internet sources and research, and a tour and orientation of the Genealogy Division’s collection at the Central Library.

The instructor for the class will be Carol Scarborough of the Central Texas Genealogical Society. For more information, call Bill Buckner at 750-5945.

One Book, One Waco

The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce “Marley and Me” as the Summer 2008 One Book, One Waco reading selection.

Events will include public readings, book discussions, photo contests, pet trick demonstrations, and a family picnic in the park. Visit the Web site at www.wacochamber.com for more dates and details.

The good times and great music continue downtown on June 6 with country classics Billy Joe Shaver and Tommy Alverson. Presented by GENCO Federal Credit Union, this Brazos Nights concert will get you on your feet for some down-home country music.

Also performing will be local country singer Kim Kelly. The concert series concludes on July 4 with a lineup of blues legends James Cotton and Diunna Greenleaf, and the H-E-B Fireworks Extravaganza.

The Brazos Nights concerts are free and will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Indian Spring Park, next to the Suspension Bridge. Concessions will be available. For more information and a complete schedule, call 750-5781 or visit www.waco-texas.com

Waco Water Park

Bring the family and spend the day at the Waco Water Park this summer. With two pools, two water slides, and fun for all ages, the Waco Water Park is the best way to beat the heat.

The water park opens Memorial Day weekend. For more information call 750-5874 or visit www.waco-texas.com.

Waco Wave Swim Team

The Waco Wave Swim Team is back for another season. Swimmers ages 5 and up at all swimming levels are welcome to come out and join “The Wave.”

Team members compete in local and regional meets as well as having an opportunity to advance to the TAAF Games of Texas. Registration is open from now through June 27 and is $80 per person.Practices begin June 9 at the Waco Water Park. For more information call 750-5874.

Swim Lessons

The Waco Water Park is offering swim lessons starting June 9. There will be several sessions held throughout the summer. Registration began on May 5 and the cost is $65 per person.

The Waco Water Park also has a variety of classes and activities throughout the summer. Classes and activities include Guard Start, Water Volleyball, Water Aerobics, Movie Nights, Dog Days, and different rental options for birthdays and private parties.

For more information about these programs and activities call 750- 5874 or visit www.waco-texas.com.

Summer Camps

City of Waco Parks and Recreation summer camps kick off June 4. South Waco, Bledsoe-Miller, and Dewey Recreation Centers are all offering summer day camps Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 13.

Children will participate in indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, games, field trips and much more. The registration fee per child is $50 and the camp cost is $160 per session.

Registration begins on April 1. For more information contact the recreation centers at South Waco 750-8650, Bledsoe-Miller 750-8684, and Dewey 750-8677.

Camp Cameron is another exciting summer camp that begins on June 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for ages 5 to 13.

Camp Cameron is an outdoor adventure camp that offers campers a mix of environmental and recreational activities such as hiking, archery, kayaking, swimming, and nature studies. The registration fee is $50 per camper and $65 a week.

Registration begins on April 1. For more information, call 750-5980 or visit www.waco-texas.com.

History Day Camp

The Museum Association of Waco will sponsor “Making Tracks in History Day Camp” on June 16-20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for students in 4th - 6th grade.

Walk in the footsteps of a Ranger, a train engineer, an entrepreneur, an athlete or a naturalist while enjoying crafts, games and activities. The cost is $100 per child and need-based scholarships are available.

For more information, visit www.texasranger.org/mawcamp.htm or contact Hollis at 652-5216.

Cameron Park Centennial

In cooperation with the City of Waco, Baylor University is conducting research for a comprehensive history of William Cameron Park to be presented as a part of the upcoming Cameron Park Centennial Celebration in 2010.

In order to achieve this goal, the help of the citizens of Waco and McLennan County is essential. We would like the public to share their photos, film, postcards, and memories to help illuminate how Cameron Park has been experienced and viewed throughout the last century.

If you would like to participate in this study of Cameron Park, please provide your contact information and a brief message in the space below.

For more information on the Cameron Park Centennial Project go to www.waco-texas.com.

Juneteenth Carnival

On Thursday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Dewey Park will host a Juneteenth Carnival with food, games and fun. The cost is $3 per child. For more information call 750-8677.