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Editor's Note: All club and support group meeting notices will now run in the support groups and meeting notices calendar on Sundays. All notices are due Monday morning of the week prior to your meeting. They may be submitted by posting the meetings at VictoriaAdvocate.com or e-mail to planner@vicad.com. Direct questions to Robbi Patterson, 361-580-6524 or e-mail rpatterson@vicad.com
TOday
Children's Art Classes
9 a.m.-noon.
Victoria Art League
For grades first through eighth. "Drawing and Painting with the Masters," a fun approach to learn the elements of design. Fees are $80, $10 supplies, $10 Victoria Art League building use fee. $10 deposit required to hold place.
For more information call 361-572-0825 or visit website www.victoriaartleague.org.
Top Teens of America Pool Party
Tanglewood Pool
401 Rosewood Drive
7- 11 p.m.
$5 per person
All teens ages 13-19 are invited.
Music, dancing, food and drinks.
Sponsored by Victoria Top Teens of America, an interest group of Top Ladies of Distinction Friday.
For more information, call Chericka Hilburn, 850-591-8750 or e-mail cherickahilburn@hotmail.com.
Movies Under The Stars
317 S. Market Street, vacant lot in downtown Goliad
9:30 p.m.
Main Street Goliad presents "Kung Fu Panda." Bring your blanket or lawnchair. Concessions available.
Genealogy on Computer
Victoria Public Library
302 N. Main St.
9 a.m.
Victoria Public Library - Computer Lab The VPL computer lab will be reserved Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. for genealogy research. A genealogy guide will be available to assist with questions. Special emphasis will be given to the Texas State Library and Archives. Registration required by phone or online, www.victoriapubliclibrary.org.
For more information, call the Victoria Public Library, 361-485-3302.
Sit and Fit Exercises
Victoria County Senior Citizens Centers
603 E. Murray St.
11:30 a.m.
Jane Williams with Comfort Keepers will be leading low impact exercises "Sit and Fit." Bring a friend. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, call Debbie Garner at 361-576-2189.
DeLeon Club Dance
Club Westerner
1005 W. Constitution St.
8:30 p.m.
$7.50 per person, $15 couple.
Featuring the Crystals. Proceeds will benefit the club's educational fund. Guest of Honor will be Rudolfo Torres, retired educator, for his contributions to local education and the recent naming of Rudolfo Torres Elementary School.
For more information, contact Mike Rivera at 361-571-6453.
toDAY-SATURDAY
The Plaza vintage film series
Plaza Theatre, Wharton
Monterey Square
Box office opens at 6 p.m., vintage cartoons and trailers start at 6:30 and the show starts at 7.
$5
Presenting 1951's "The Day The Earth Stood Still" starring Michael Rennie and Patricia Neal. The concession stand offers traditional movie treats at vintage prices as well as beer and wine (photo ID required).
For more information or to pre-purchase tickets, visit www.whartonplazatheatre.org. Tickets will also be available at the door.
SATURDAY
Adopt-A-Pet Animal Clinic
8215 Houston Highway
10 a.m.
Veterinarian on hand.
For more information, call Adopt-A-Pet at 361-575-7387.
Victoria Farmers Market
Dr. Patti Dodson Public Health Center parking lot
2805 N. Navarro St.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Goliad Market Days
Around the historic Courthouse Square in downtown Goliad
9 a.m.
Arts and crafts, antiques, food and beverage, jewelry, collectibles, candles, plants.
Texas Pickin' Park General Jam and Slow Jam
Fayetteville's courthouse square
4 p.m., Slow Jam; 6 p.m., General Jam
Free
The slow jam is intended for newer players who benefit from playing with others. The slow jam is directed by experienced musicians who volunteer their time. The songbook can be printed from the Texas Pickin' Park website at www.texaspickinpark.com. Musicians are invited and encouraged to bring their instruments and play music on Fayetteville's town square designated as the Texas Pickin' Park.
For more information, visit www.texaspickinpark.com, or call 979-378-2753.
Races in Goliad
Pits open at 4 p.m., mandatory drivers meeting at 6:30 p.m. and racing starts at 7.
All military free admission. Adults are $10; Students with ID $7; $8 for seniors 55 and older; $5 for children 6-12 and children 5 and younger are free. Race car entry $25. Pit Passes are $25.
Modifieds, Limited Mods, Mini Stocks, Farm Trucks, Classic Dwarf Cars, Pure Stocks,True Bombers and Hot Stock Trucks. For the rest of the summer.
Johnny Steen Benefit Barbecue
Mount Nebo Baptist Church
704 East Park Street
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
$7 per plate. Desserts $1.
To help defray medical expenses. Serving chicken and sausage dinner with trimmings. Orders of six plates or more will be delivered.
Genealogy Seminar
Immanual Lutheran Church
310 Seguin St. in La Vernia
8 a.m.
The La Vernia Historical Association is sponsoring a genealogy seminar. There will be three separate presentations, designed for anyone with an interest in searching family history. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Suggested registration fee is $15 or a donation to the La Vernia Historical Association.
For more information or to pre-register, call 830-947-3194 or visit www.Laverniahistory.com
Lemonade and Bake Sale
Old Victoria
8 a.m.
Neighborhood kids in Old Victoria are having a Lemonade and Bake Sale benefits the children of Devereaux.
sunday
20th Annual Sweet Home Polka and Chicken Fest
Sweet Home Hall
10:30 a.m.
A barbecue chicken dinner with giblet rice and green beans will be served, $7 per plate. Serving time is 10:30 a.m-1 p.m. There will be six hours of dance music beginning at noon, $8 per person, with Tony Janak's Polka Band and Texas Legacy Czech Band.
CWV of Victoria, St. John's Post 1269 Barbecue Fundraiser
CWV Hall
1007 S. Main St.
11 a.m.
The meal features barbecued pork, rice and beans. There will be an auction sponsored by the CWV Auxiliary. All proceeds go toward local community projects.
For more information, call Cecilia Garcia at 361-573-6021.
MONDAY
Anime Fest for Teens
Victoria Public Library
302 N. Main St.
2-3 p.m.
Teens are invited to watch popular Anime on the projection screen. (Just like the movies!) We'll also be making candy sushi!
This program is part of the Time Twistin' TTR.09 Texas Teens Read!
For more information, call the Victoria Public Library at 361-485-3302.
