Community Calendar

February 18, 2008 12:07 pm

— Feb. 18
Loss Support (nondenominational), 5:30 p.m. at David Beard’s, 1900 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford for meal and fellowship. For information, call Glenn Jones at (817) 599-4231 or (817) 594-1132.
Feb. 19
The Evergreen Club of Northside Baptist Church, 910 N. Main St., will meet at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Phil King, State Representative. A covered dish luncheon will follow the program. Come, bring a friend and a covered dish. For information, call (817) 594-2108.
Mix and Match Singles — Dinner at Tommy’s in Fort Worth; meet at Krogers 6 p.m. Call (817) 341-7613.
Spinal Care Class — Free classes are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and will run approximately 30 minutes. Bring a friend, loved one, or someone you know who could benefit from learning to Live Young the First 100 Years!
Feb. 22
Mix and Match Singles — Game night at Weatherford Doss Center at 7 p.m. Call Donna, (817) 314-7613.
Western Dance - Great Music at Weatherford Senior Center, 1225 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, (817) 596-4640. Featuring Bob Bone’s “Up The Creek” Band — 7 to 9:30 p.m. $5 cover charge, all proceeds benefit Meals-on-Wheels. All ages welcome.
Feb. 21-24
Spring Creek Baptist Church Celebration of Hope, Thursday, Friday, Saturday begins at 7 p.m.; Sunday begins at 11 a.m.; 100 Spring Creek Road, (817) 594-3707. Speaker, Don Cass; Worship, Todd Keller. www.springcreekbaptist.com or call Gary Craig (817) 832-3977.
Feb. 23
American Legion Post 163 features Justin Hunter from 7 to 11 p.m. Justin sings all your favorite country songs for two-stepping and waltzing. Join us. Public welcome. 703 Eureka, Weatherford, (817) 594-4101.
The East Parker County Genealogy and Historical Society will hold its annual business meeting at the East Parker County Library on FM 1187 in Aledo at 11 a.m. Business will include election of officers, scheduling of future programs and fund-raisers, and display of newly acquired materials to be placed in the genealogy room of the library. Anyone interested in local history is welcome to attend.
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells — Cross Timbers Nature Hike, 1 p.m. – Join Park Interpreter, David Owens, on a nature hike down the Water Trail that leads into beautiful Penitentiary Hollow. Along the way, you will learn about the natural feature of the Western Cross Timbers of Texas. The hike is limited to 30 people. Make reservations at (940) 328-1171. Event is free with paid admission to park, $5 per person, children 12 and under free.
Mix and Match Singles — Dancing at Senior Center Springtown; meet at Skinny’s 5:30 p.m. Call Patty, (817) 599-3400.
Parker Paws will have an adoption trailer of various breeds of dogs and cats from noon to 3:30 p.m. at PetsMart and Teskey’s. For information go to www.parkerpaws.org or call (817) 597-5784.
Feb. 25
Blood Drive — Dr. Heather Wright of Wright Chiropractic Health Center will be hosting a Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to noon at the clinic located at 702B Eureka St in Weatherford. Wright Chiropractic will be offering vouchers for free consultations and exams to all new patients who donate blood.
Feb. 28
Mix and Match Singles — Dinner at Los Vaquero’s in Willow Park at 6:30 p.m. Call Sheila, (817) 599-7108.
Feb. 29
American Legion Post 163 is having Karaoke with Santos, 7 to 11 p.m. Auxiliary is serving Chili Dogs for $3 a plate. Public welcome. 703 Eureka, Weatherford, (817) 594-4101.
Mix and Match Singles — Game night at Weatherford Doss Center at 7 p.m. Bring snach. Call Donna, (817) 314-7613.
Feb. 29 - March 1
Manna Giant Sale, 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 129 E. Sspring St., Weatherford.
March 1
Gloria Gilbert Barron, ventriloquist and former Miss Texas, will speak at Weatherford Business and Professional Women’s 15th Annual “Power of the Positive Woman” Scholarship Fundraiser. The event which takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Christian Church, will also include a luncheon, fashion show and marketplace (Marketplace will be open 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Tickets are $20 in advance at the Chamber, Brilliant Medical or by calling Jamie Mittendorf at (817) 594-5868.
Greater Fort Worth Council of the American Council of the Blind will meet at the Cook Children’s Hospital Board Room adjacent to the cafeteria in Fort Worth (corner of 7th Street and Terrell Avenue) at 10 a.m. Speaker, Carol Edwards. For information, call president Madeline Spearing (817) 370-8501 or R.E. Driscoll Sr. (817) 596-8259.
The North Texas Gluten Intolerance Group meets at the North Richland Hills Church of Christ, 6300 NE Loop 820. 9 a.m. Free Celiac 101 Class at 9 a.m. Please register at education@northtexasgig.com; 10AM – Regular Support Group meeting starts at 10 a.m. Both end at noon. Laura Strain, local restaurant and store owner of Laura’s Bistro/Delicious N Fit, located at 930 W. Parker, No. 420, in Plano, will be the speaker. Her location is 100 percent gluten free. You can shop for an array of gluten-free products and then enjoy a totally gluten-free meal. Laura will be coming to talk about how and why she got into this business.
March 2
Weatherford Assembly of God, Faith-Family-Fellowship, presents For the Love of the Game tour featuring, Brooke Barretttsmith, Wavorly, Building 429 and Pillar. Brooke Barrettsmith is a Season 5 American Idol contestant and Building 429 has won Dove awards for song of the year and new artist of the year. Pillar is a Grammy nominated Christian Rock band with 9 No. 1 singles. The concert will be held Sunday night at the Church in Peaster. Tickets cost $15 each and can be purchased by calling (817) 341-3650.

Income Tax Assistance
Senior Center — AARP will once again be offering income tax assistance every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting now through April 9. To make an appointment, see a staff member in the Senior Center office, 1225 Holland Lake Drive, or call (817) 596-4640.
Weatherford Public Library — The AARP will provide free tax help Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium of Weatherford Public Library on Feb. 23; March 1, 8, 15, 29, there will be no help available March 22; and April 5 and 12. The library is located at 1014 Charles Street. People requesting assistance will need to bring their W-2s and any other information necessary to complete the forms. This year’s participants may make reservations by calling the library at (817) 598-4150 during regular business hours Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. Those with reservations will be assisted prior to walk-ins but assistance is available for all.

Candidate Speaking
Springtown Senior Center — Wednesday, Feb. 20 — Candidate function from 6 to 8 p.m.