Martin Museum of Art

Of interest to tourists

Baylor University, Martin Museum of Art, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, 60 Baylor Avenue
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Friday,
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, 12-5 p.m.

http://www.baylor.edu/martinmuseum

Gallery I
Yih-Wen Kuo, Ceramic Sculpture

Gallery II
Baylor Contemporary Quilt Invitational-Liz Axford, Ann Adams, Susie Monday, Jane Dunnewold, Sue Benner, Connie Scheele, Jack Brockette

Guest Speaker-Kate Lenkowsky, award winning author and quilt artist. October 29th, 2:00 p.m. "That's a Quilt?! Tracing the Lineage of Comtemporary Quilt Art"

For more information contact: 254-710-1867

Texas Cutting Horse Futurity

Of interest to tourists

Heart O' Texas Fair Complex, 4601 Bosque Blvd., Dodge Show Pavilion

http://www.hotfair.com

Texas Cutting Horse Futurity
For more information contact: Heart O' Texas Fair Complex at 254-776-1660

"Secret Drawing Society" hosted by The Hancock Bro

Of interest to tourists

The Croft Art Gallery At 712 Austin Avenue Waco, Texas 76701
Hours are 10-5 pm and open late during Hippodrome performances.

http://www.croftartgallery.com

The "Secret Drawing Society" is a group of artists that have created images on 10x10 inch sheet of paper. The gallery will exhibit up to 700 of these drawings. There will surely be something for everyone. Call Katie or Ali @ 254-714-1740.

Deck the Halls Gift Market

Of interest to tourists

Waco Convention Center
Schedule of Events

• Holiday Gift Market
Friday, November 6, 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 8, 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• Cinderella’s Night Out Preview Party
Thursday, November 5, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Patron Party, 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Preview Party

• The Emperor’s New Clothes Brunch & Style Show
Friday, November 6, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. includes Private Shopping

• A Visit from St. Nick Family Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

• Hansel and Gretel Gingerbread House Event
Saturday, November 7, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

• Enchanted Forest Mother-Daughter Tea
Sunday, November 8, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. includes private shopping 11:30a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

http://www.jlwaco.org

“A Fairytale Christmas”
The Junior League of Waco is proud to present 2009’s premier shopping event at our annual Deck the Halls Gift Market, November 5-8, at the Waco Convention Center. This year’s theme is “A Fairytale Christmas”. Enjoy the thrill of early holiday shopping with merchants offering accessories, jewelry, clothing, gourmet food, toys and more. Come lunch in the “12 Dancing Princesses Tea Room” or sample delicacies from the Sweet Shoppe while enjoying live entertainment that will be hosted throughout each day.
For more information about Deck the Halls Holiday Gift Market or Junior League of Waco, Inc. donations or membership, call 254-753-5574 or visit www.jlwaco.org.

JLW Deck the Halls: "A Fairytale Christmas"

Of interest to tourists

Waco Convention Center

http://www.juniorleaguewaco.org/waco/npo.jsp?pg=support8

Junior League of Waco's annual Deck the Halls event.

The Poverty Summit

Baylor University - Bill Daniel Student Center

Schedule:
Friday, November 6:


5:00-9:00 p.m. Registration/Check-in

6:00-7:00 p.m. Welcome

7:00-9:00 p.m. Dessert Reception and Exhibition


Saturday, November 7:


8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration

9:00-9:45 a.m. Keynote speaker: David Johnson (www.silentimages.org)

10:00-11:30 a.m. Breakout Session I (3 session options)

11:45-12:45 p.m. Lunch and Panel Discussion

1:00-2:30 p.m. Breakout Session II (3 session options)

2:30-2:45 p.m. Break

3:00-4:30 p.m. Breakout Session III (2 session options) or off-campus service project

6:00-8:00 p.m. World Hunger Dinner

9:00-11:00 p.m. Poverty/Social Justice movie and discussion


Sunday, November 8:


9:30-10:00 a.m. Summit Send-off

10:15-11:00 a.m. Serve breakfast and set-up at Church Under the Bridge

11:00-12:00 p.m. Attend service at Church Under the Bridge

http://www.baylor.edu/povertysummit

The Poverty Summit aims to stimulate academic thought about poverty issues in Waco, the United States, and the international community. Through ongoing and open dialogue, the Summit provides a forum to: engage students and community members in meaningful thought about the issues surrounding poverty, raise awareness, and encourage action.

Contact: Marianne_Magjuka@baylor.edu 2547106938

Ride Cameron Park

Of interest to tourists

Cameron Park

http://www.waco-texas.com

An award-winning mountain biking clinic designed for women.
Cost: Free
Ages: Women of all ages
Contact: 254-750-8057

Riverbend Run GFP Tournament

Of interest to tourists

Riverbend Park, 1001 Lakeshore Drive

http://www.riverbendpark.com/tournaments.html

Riverbend Run GFP Tournament

For more information contact: City of Waco, Riverbend Park at 254-750-5875

Deck the Halls Holiday Gift Market

Of interest to tourists

Waco Convention, 100 Washington Ave., Chisholm Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

http://www.jlwaco.org

Deck the Halls Holiday Gift Market---Browse through a kingdom of merchants with gifts and decorations galore. You'll find something for everyone on your Christmas list and a few treasures you wish for too!! Admission Price: $5.00 if purchased in advance, $6.00 at the door
For more information contact: Junior League of Waco at 254-753-5574

Enchanted Forest Mother-Daughter Tea

Of interest to tourists

Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave., McLennan Hall, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes private shopping from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

http://www.jlwaco.org

Enchanted Forest Mother-Daughter Tea---Make a memory with your special girls at the Enchanted Forest Mother-Daughter Tea. You can shop the market during the private shopping hour then indulge in the tea treats and be dazzled by the holiday performers.
Price: $30.00, Reserved table of 8 is $275.00
For more information contact: Junior League of Waco at 254-753-5574

Israeli Artists Exhibition and Sale

Of interest to tourists

Temple Rodef Sholom, 1717 N New Road, Waco, TX 76707

9:00 am - 6:00 pm Nov. 8, 2009

http://www.templerodefsholom.org

Exhibition and Sale of art works by 20 Israeli artists including paintings, lithographs, geclee, and watercolors. The art reflects a wide range of styles of both religious and secular themes. Contact: Mike Levine 254 754-3703

Pet Vaccination & Testing

Of interest to tourists

1531 Wooded Acres Drive from 12 a.m. to 4 p.m.

http://www.animalbirthcontrol.org/site/calendar.php

Animal Birth Control Clinic is having their monthly vaccination and testing clinic

For more information contact: 254-776-7303