Friday, September 24, 2021
Kids grow fast that is why we created a community where local families can sell items their kids have outgrown and they can purchase things they need at 50-90% off retail!
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Get ready to game all night at Nexus Esports! Bring a pillow and $20 (entry fee) and game until the sun comes up. One meal is included and served at midnight. Offering Xboxes, PlayStations, PC's, and virtual reality, Nexus Esports is an Esports Event Center located in downtown Waco.
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It’s December of 1939. Hitler is invading Poland on the other side of the world and Gone with the Wind is premiering in Atlanta, home of the prosperous southern Jewish family the Freitags. But this family is more concerned about whether or not they should put a star on their Christmas tree and who has a date to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. As love starts to bloom in unexpected places, the Freitags confront their own feelings about their religious and ethnic heritage. The Last Night of Ballyhoo is a heartwarming romantic comedy about family, faith, and finding the courage to be authentic.
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Saturday, September 25, 2021
Give your family pizza night an upgrade! Pizza night is a family favorite and after taking this class, you will have the whole family involved. Learn how to make great homemade pizza, which is no match for delivery. Instructor Dawn Schulz provides guided hands-on experience, recipes for delicious pizza dough, her own recipe for tomato-style sauce, and tips for making homemade pizza to rival your favorite pizzeria. The class will dine on the pizzas baked and will take recipes home. Do not miss this class!
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Join us for a day of art, music, and fun! Vendors and artists will be located at the Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery, MC Art Supply, Brown Electric, and Monument Barber Co. and Anna's Taxes.
*Overflow Parking is available at 2210 Washington Ave and across the street from the gallery.
Event Email: wacouptownartwalk@gmail.com
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Kids grow fast that is why we created a community where local families can sell items their kids have outgrown and they can purchase things they need at 50-90% off retail!
Nicole 5122961165
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The Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange will host a jig saw puzzle swap meet on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The location will be the butterfly garden at the Hewitt Public Library, 200 Patriot Court in Hewitt.
Exchange members will meet to swap puzzles in the morning. At noon members of general public are invited to bring any puzzles they would like to swap. Each puzzle should be in a zip lock bag inside the puzzle box. Only puzzles with no missing pieces should be brought to the swap meet. For more information contact oldgirlscout@gmail.com
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Sunday, September 26, 2021
It’s December of 1939. Hitler is invading Poland on the other side of the world and Gone with the Wind is premiering in Atlanta, home of the prosperous southern Jewish family the Freitags. But this family is more concerned about whether or not they should put a star on their Christmas tree and who has a date to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. As love starts to bloom in unexpected places, the Freitags confront their own feelings about their religious and ethnic heritage. The Last Night of Ballyhoo is a heartwarming romantic comedy about family, faith, and finding the courage to be authentic.
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Kids grow fast that is why we created a community where local families can sell items their kids have outgrown and they can purchase things they need at 50-90% off retail!
Nicole 5122961165
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It’s December of 1939. Hitler is invading Poland on the other side of the world and Gone with the Wind is premiering in Atlanta, home of the prosperous southern Jewish family the Freitags. But this family is more concerned about whether or not they should put a star on their Christmas tree and who has a date to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. As love starts to bloom in unexpected places, the Freitags confront their own feelings about their religious and ethnic heritage. The Last Night of Ballyhoo is a heartwarming romantic comedy about family, faith, and finding the courage to be authentic.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
New to the area and need to register to vote? Or recently moved within McLennan County and need to provide a change of address to the Elections Office? Volunteers will be available to assist you in the voter registration process.
For more information please call (254) 772-6955
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Thursday, September 30, 2021
Join The Cove for our 5th Birthday Bash Fundraiser, September 30th from 5-8pm brought to you by presenting sponsor, Allen Samuels Dodge. Since 2016, The Cove has provided a safe space for youth experiencing homelessness to access the resources they need to thrive.
FREE ADMISSION: At our birthday bash, enjoy family-fun activities such as corn hole, face painting, a bounce house, food trucks, live music, and more. No tickets necessary, but donations are encouraged to help us reach our $35,000 fundraising goal to further serve youth experiencing homelessness in the Heart of Texas region.
There will be giving stations set up for cash, online, and check donations. Come tour our facility and learn more about what we do to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable citizens and how your financial support can make a difference.
Learn about our 100 day youth housing challenge, programming, our volunteer needs, and other ways you can get involved to help end youth homelessness.
If you are unable to attend, you can still make a difference by donating online at Thecovewaco.org
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Saturday, October 9, 2021
The Waco Friends of the Climate will hold a styrofoam collection event
for recycling, Saturday, October 9, from 8am until 12noon, at the City of
Waco Cobbs Recycling Center, 2021 N. 44th St., Waco. Participants are
asked to wear masks and remain in their vehicles while the plastic is
removed. Styrofoam cups, other food containers, and larger molded
pieces and blocks are accepted. Peanuts are not accepted. The
plastic should be clean and the service is free. For questions email
anorthc@aol.com
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Friday, October 15, 2021
This in-house and virtual event features eight video programs with a variety of topics and exciting speakers. Programs include a genealogy beginners’ class, a focus on German towns of origin, DNA tools and more. Be sure to register for this program online for access to the online programming or register in person at the West Waco Library & Genealogy Center beginning at 9:30 AM on the day of the event. Co-sponsored by the Central Texas Genealogy Society, Texas State Genealogical Society and Genealogy Network of Texas.
Call 254-750-5945 with any questions
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During the cooler months of the year, Stanton Studios opens up the glassblowing shop for mouth-blown art pieces like pumpkins, ornaments, and vases. Make an appointment to visit our studio to blow your own pumpkins in October and ornaments before Christmas!
All ages can participate in the events, and these events are easy and fun for the whole family! While Jordan, our master glassblower, will handle the shaping of the pieces and the addition of the colors, the participant will blow it into shape. The pieces need 24 hours to anneal, but can be picked up or shipped on the following business day. The results are always gorgeous and unique!
Pumpkins are $50 each and ornaments are $42 each, and the experience is priceless! For more information, call 254-829-1151 or email jordan@stantonglass.com. To schedule, visit https://stantonhotglassevents.as.me/.
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Saturday, October 16, 2021
During the cooler months of the year, Stanton Studios opens up the glassblowing shop for mouth-blown art pieces like pumpkins, ornaments, and vases. Make an appointment to visit our studio to blow your own pumpkins in October and ornaments before Christmas! All ages can participate in the events, and these events are easy and fun for the whole family! While Jordan, our master glassblower, will handle the shaping of the pieces and the addition of the colors, the participant will blow it into shape. The pieces need 24 hours to anneal, but can be picked up or shipped on the following business day. The results are always gorgeous and unique! Pumpkins are $50 each and ornaments are $42 each, and the experience is priceless! For more information, call 254-829-1151 or email jordan@stantonglass.com. To schedule, visit https://stantonhotglassevents.as.me/.
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The Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild will present “Walking Tales” - Bringing Historic Stories To Life on Saturday, October 16, 2021
at the historic Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas. 2124 S. 5th Street.
As you leisurely stroll through Oakwood, interpreters, many in period dress, stationed throughout the cemetery will give voice to many renowned, legendary and infamous personalities laid to rest there. Come and enjoy a unique experience!
10 am – 1:00 pm Free to the public!
www.hotstorytellingguild.org Facebook: Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild
254-717-1763 for more information
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The Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild will present “Walking Tales” - Bringing Historic Stories To Life on Saturday, October 16, 2021
at the historic Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas. 2124 S. 5th Street.
As you leisurely stroll through Oakwood, interpreters, many in period dress, stationed throughout the cemetery will give voice to many renowned, legendary and infamous personalities laid to rest there. Come and enjoy a unique experience!
10 am – 1:00 pm Free to the public!
www.hotstorytellingguild.org Facebook: Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild
254-717-1763 for more information
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Sunday, October 17, 2021
Kids of all ages and their families will enjoy FREE activities designed to teach many fascinating things about gardening in Central Texas. Everyone can take home seeds and small plants ready to grow.
There will be fun crafts: • Vegetable Stamps & Leaf Rubbings • Making Metamorphosis Bracelets, showing stages of butterfly life • Stocking Babies, with living green hair and funny faces • Pot Your Own Plant and take it home • Paper Seed Cards, ready to plant at home / Learning sessions about: • Bees, Bees, Buzz • Rainwater Harvesting • Identifying Insects / & A Scavenger Hunt
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Masks per current COVID guidelines.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Join us for our popular “Dessert Off” with silent and live auctions at the Waco Convention Center, and a twist this year! Soup will be served by Waco famous, Lula Jane’s, while local caterers and restaurants compete for your vote to win “Best Dessert” in Waco. Enjoy an evening of fun while raising awareness of those who face hunger and food insecurity ever day. For additional information, please contact Director of Development, Mary Beth Kauk, at mkauk@caritas-waco.org or call 254-753-4593 ext. 205.
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Dinner Gala and live Q&A with inspirational subject of the movie 'The Blind Side' and Super Bowl winner, Michael Oher, in a presentation about his life and how he beat the odds to overcome the trauma of growing up in poverty. The night's activities benefit Talitha Koum's Nurture Center and include introduction of our graduates, a raffle, audible auction, and gourmet meal with wine. For more information, visit RiseUpWaco.org or contact Blake Garvelli at bgarvelli@talithakoum.org or 254.753.1144.
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Friday, October 22, 2021
During the cooler months of the year, Stanton Studios opens up the glassblowing shop for mouth-blown art pieces like pumpkins, ornaments, and vases. Make an appointment to visit our studio to blow your own pumpkins in October and ornaments before Christmas! All ages can participate in the events, and these events are easy and fun for the whole family! While Jordan, our master glassblower, will handle the shaping of the pieces and the addition of the colors, the participant will blow it into shape. The pieces need 24 hours to anneal, but can be picked up or shipped on the following business day. The results are always gorgeous and unique! Pumpkins are $50 each and ornaments are $42 each, and the experience is priceless! For more information, call 254-829-1151 or email jordan@stantonglass.com. To schedule, visit https://stantonhotglassevents.as.me/.
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Saturday, October 23, 2021
During the cooler months of the year, Stanton Studios opens up the glassblowing shop for mouth-blown art pieces like pumpkins, ornaments, and vases. Make an appointment to visit our studio to blow your own pumpkins in October and ornaments before Christmas! All ages can participate in the events, and these events are easy and fun for the whole family! While Jordan, our master glassblower, will handle the shaping of the pieces and the addition of the colors, the participant will blow it into shape. The pieces need 24 hours to anneal, but can be picked up or shipped on the following business day. The results are always gorgeous and unique! Pumpkins are $50 each and ornaments are $42 each, and the experience is priceless! For more information, call 254-829-1151 or email jordan@stantonglass.com. To schedule, visit https://stantonhotglassevents.as.me/.
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