LBJ: Texan, Politician, President

Of interest to tourists

Baylor University, W.R. Poage Legislative Library
Days & Times: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LBJ: Texan, Politician, President
Exhibit opens March 18th following our Spring lecture: LBJ Architect of American Ambition by author Dr. Randall B. Woods at 4:00 p.m. in the Meadows Recital Hall at Baylor. 50 copies of the book will be given away at the lecture.
For more information about exhibit contact: W.R. Poage Legislative Library at 254-710-3540

MCC Fall Registration

Of interest to tourists

McLennan Community College, 1400 College Drive

http://www.mclennan.edu

Classes start August 23. Current students may register 24/7 through WebAdvisor at our website. New students should call the Admissions Office at 254-299-8622 before attempting to register.
Contact: MCC at 254-299-8622

Art in Cameron Park-Yesterday and Today

Of interest to tourists

East Terrace House, Corner of Martin Luther King Drive and Mill Street
FREE ONE-DAY OPENING May 16, 2-5 p.m.
East Terrace Times: Tuesdays-Fridays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

http://www.HistoricWaco.org

Paintings, drawings, etc. on Cameron Park through the years
Regular Admission: $3.00
For more information contact: Historic Waco Foundation at 254-753-5166

LEGO Castle Adventure Exhibit

Of interest to tourists

Baylor University Mayborn Museum Thomas E. & Emilyn Anding Traveling Exhibition Gallery.
1300 University Parks Drive
Waco,Tx
710-1110

Open Daily from 10am-5pm (Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday,& Saturday)
10am-8pm (Thursday)
1pm-5pm (Sunday)

http://www.maybornmuseum.com

Waco Water Park

Of interest to tourists

Waco Water Park, 900 Lakeshore Drive
Weekdays:
Open: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sundays: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

http://www.waco-texas.com

Waco Water Park--The best summer spot in town. The park is a water adventure for all ages! Indulge in two pools, water-shooting playscapes, 22-foot slides and more. Shade umbrellas, trees, and lounge areas provide a break from the water, while the main building is equipped with locker rooms, showers, restrooms, and a concession stand.
Admission Rates:
Below 48 inches $4.00
48 inches and above $6.00
3 and Under Free
Spectators $4.00---If paying the spectator rate, one is not allowed in any part of the water.
Admission into the water park does not include participation in any instructional classes.
Call about season passes.
For more information contact: 254-750-7900

Moneyville

Of interest to tourists

Dr Pepper Museum
300 S. 5th St.
Waco, TX 76710
Museum Hours
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Last ticket sold at 4:15 p.m.
Admission Fees
Adults: $7
Senior Adults: $5
Students & Children: $3
Museum Members & Pepper Partners: FREE
www.drpeppermuseum.com
(254)-757-1024

http://www.drpeppermuseum.com

Ever wonder where money comes from and why we use it? Then take a trip to Moneyville, the Dr Pepper Museum's new interactive exhibit, and find out. Learn how money is made, discover how to catch counterfeiters, become a stockbrocker for a day, and see what a million dollars looks like. You'll start to see money in a whole new way! Don't miss Moneyville, on display until September 19, 2010 at the Dr Pepper Museum. (Museum admission is required.)

SELF: A Juried Exhibition

Of interest to tourists

Opening Reception & Awards Presentation:

July 2, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Live Jazz provided by The Horton Duo

Croft Art Gallery
712 Austin Ave.
Waco, TX 76701

http://www.croftartgallery.com

Artists interpret the self

Juried by acclaimed Baylor grad Aaron Sacco and sponsored by The Society for the Friends of Jung in Waco, "SELF" will feature artwork from over thirty local, national, and international artists.

Month-long events include a panel discussion on Jung and art, and a self-portrait workshop. Please visit our website for more details.

Summer Camp

Of interest to tourists

Community Centers and EOAC from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

http://www.waco-texas.com

Session 2
Need something for your child to do this summer? Check us out! Our campers participate in various recreational activities such as game room, arts and crafts, gym activities, nature walks, kayaking, archery, tennis, fishing, bike riding, and fun field trips. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by Waco ISD.
Cost: $160.00 for Session 1 & 2
$120.00 for Session 3
Registration: Begins April 1
Age: 5-13
Contact: Bledsoe-Miller at 254-750-8684
South Waco at 254-750-8650
Dewey at 254-750-8677

"42nd Street" Presented by Waco Children's Theatre

Of interest to tourists

July 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:30 and July 11, 18 at 2:30
at Waco Civic Theatre

The non-profit Waco Children’s Theatre is concluding its 19th annual summer performing arts camp by presenting the classic Broadway musical, 42nd Street. This professional quality show will be performed July 9, 10, 16, 17, at 7:30 p.m. and July 11 and 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the Waco Civic Theatre, 1517 Lake Air Drive. General admission tickets may be reserved by calling 754-5401 or may be purchased at the door one hour before each show. All seats are $10.

Freedom Ball 2010 Presented by SpaceX

Saturday, September 25, 2010
7pm-12am
TSTC Airport - 311 Airline Drive

http://www.wacoaviation.com

The Freedom Ball is a patriotic celebration honoring active-duty service men and women and veterans. The event was established in 2008 by the Greater Waco Aviation Alliance with the focus of saluting those who have sacrificed so much for our nation.

Our tag line “Forever Grateful, Never Forgotten” says it all. We are forever grateful to those who serve, and we will never forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our country at home and abroad.

The 7 p.m. to midnight event will be held at 311 Airline Drive in an airplane hangar on the TSTC Airport. The evening will feature entertainment from the popular Dallas-based band, The Roof-Raisers, offering a variety of music styles including pop, rock, country, 60s, 70s/disco, jazz, blues and swing/big band. The event will feature dinner, drinks and dancing.

Region IX Sporthorse Association

Of interest to tourists

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

http://www.hotfair.com

Region IX Sporthorse Association
For more information contact: HOT Fair Complex at 254-776-1660

Kevin Hull Ministries Spiritual Revival

Of interest to tourists

This event will be held at the Waco Convention Center located at 100 Washington Avenue in the Brazos Room. The event will begin on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 7:00pm. There will aslo be a service on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 2:00pm.

http://www.KevinHull.org

Please contact the ministry for more information or to reserve seating at 1.817.458.8076

Galapagos Birds

Of interest to tourists

Lake Waco, Reynolds Creek Campground Amphitheater presentation at 8:30 p.m.
Reynolds Creek Park is located at 2885 Speegleville Rd. North, on the west shore of the lake. From I-35 take Hwy 6 north for about 7 miles to Speegleville Rd., exit right, go 1 mile to stop sign, go straight and curve left, go 1 mile to entrance of park on right.

Galapagos Birds
Speaker-Kassner, Atherton
Agency-Cameron Park Zoo
Cost: Free

For more information contact: Eric Haskell at 254-756-5359 or Eric.C.Haskell@usace.army.mil

HOT Farmers Market

Of interest to tourists

Heart O' Texas Fair Complex, 4601 Bosque Blvd.
Time: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tues., Thurs., and Sat. from May 8th to Sept. 25th 2010

http://www.hotfair.com

HOT Farmer Market--Fresh produce sold from area farmers
For more information contact: Charles Saffle at 254-881-5751

Sizzling Summer Showcase

Of interest to tourists

Church of the Holy Spirit, 1624 Wooded Acres Drive,
Waco, TX 76710, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Craft Fair - 14 Vendors - Avon, Blinda's Workshop, Discovery Toys, Homemade Gourmet, K&K Accessories and Designs, "Make Your Own" Jewelry, Mary Kay Skin Care & Cosmetics, Rodan+Fields Dermatologists, Rosie B's Originals, Saxxy, Scentsy Candles, Texas Cheese House, The Pampered Chef, Tupperware. Free samples and Door Prizes!

Texas State USBC Senior Bowling Tournament

Tournament play will take place at both locations starting Saturday morning and will run through Sunday afternoon.

AMF Westview Lanes
4565 W. Waco Dr
Waco, Texas 76710

AMF Lake Air Lanes
4610 Bosque Blvd
Waco, Texas 76710

http://www.wacobowling.com

The Texas State Senior Tournament will take place here in Waco over the course of 3 weekends in July; with over 1000 participanting in both team and singles events.

For more information please visit www.wacobowling.com or www.texasbowling.com

USSSA Slowpitch Tournament

Of interest to tourists

Riverbend Park, 1001 Lakeshore Drive

http://www.waco-texas.com

USSSA Slowpitch Tournament (Men's D/E, Mixed)

For more informaiton contact: 254-750-5980 or 254-750-8080

Waco Made! Artist's Group

Croft Art Gallery
Every Third Saturday, from

http://www.croftartgallery.com

Join us for an artist's peer review & artists' chat. Bring one piece of current work to share.

Call 254-714-1710 for more info

WFC Fall Sports Registration: Flag Football, Volle

Woodway Family Center
1100 Estates Dr.
Woodway, TX 76712

http://www.woodway-texas.com

Woodway Family Center is now accepting registration for Fall Sports: Flag Football, Volleyball, and Soccer.
Flag Football is open to K-6th, Soccer is open PreK-4th, and Volleyball is open 3-6th.
Cost is $70.00 for Woodway residents and $75 for non-residents. The deadline to register your child is August 14th, and after the 14th a late fee of $25 will be assessed.
For more information, please call (254) 772-7491 or email WFC at wfc@woodway-texas.com.

WIA Waco’s first ever gathering open to the public

Of interest to tourists

TSTC Waco Airport, Airline Drive, TSTC Waco Campus, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(WACO) — The local chapter of Women in Aviation will host its first ever gathering from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, at the TSTC Waco Airport.

The event is open to the public, including men and children; free hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be served, and Alpha Eta Rho will host a "plane wash." Donations will be accepted.

Activities will be held in the hangar (located just behind the “T” hangars on the northwest side of the field) on Airline Drive.

If you would like to be a speaker, have a table or volunteer for this event, contact WIA Waco Chapter Vice President Rosalyn Montgomery at 733-7818 or WIA President Angel Newhart at 644-5742.