Upcoming Events
Summer Reading Club Rewards
The 2009 Summer Reading Clubs at the Waco-McLennan County Library continue through Aug. 15. Participants who read 20 hours by this date can return their reading logs to the library to receive a book sponsored by Target, and treat coupons from local merchants, including Auntie Anne’s, Chick-Fil-A, Pizza Hut, Shipley Do-Nuts, Subway, and Wendy’s. For more information, please call 750-5942.
Healthy Cooking Classes
The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District is offering a variety of free healthy cooking classes in August.
“Fun in the Kitchen” is for parents and children and is sponsored by the WIC program. The class will be offered Aug. 12 and 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 1105 Washington Ave. To register or for more information, call 750-5475.
The Public Health District together with the Texas Agrilife Extension Service is offering a “Cooking Well with Diabetes” class on Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1105 Washington Ave. Every class includes lessons and take home recipes. To register or for more information, call 750-5461.
After-School Camp Registration
School is around the corner, and the South Waco, Bledsoe-Miller, and Dewey Recreation Centers are offering after-school camps for ages 5 to 12. The camps take place from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays beginning Aug. 24.
Children will participate in tutoring, afternoon snacks and recreational activities. The camps will provide limited transportation from area schools. The registration fee per child is $40 a month. For information or to register, contact the recreation centers at South Waco 750-8650, Bledsoe-Miller 750-8684 or Dewey 750-8677.
Labor Day Holiday Collection Schedule
The City of Waco will not offer Solid Waste Services on Monday, Sept. 7. Monday’s routes will be picked up on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The landfill and Cobbs Recycling & Collection Center will also be closed on Sept. 7. All other routes will not change. To ask questions, call the Solid Waste Department at 299-2612.
Puppy Plunge
Dogs rule the pool at Puppy Plunge on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Waco Water Park. The fun begins at 1 p.m. with swim suit contests, retrieving contests, dog demonstrations, swimming and more. Owners must show proof of current shot vaccinations for dogs to enter the park. For more information visit www.waco-texas.com.
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