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FIber Art by Fiber Revolution and Special Summer Event!
Of interest to tourists
Date: 7/16/2012
Time & Place:
Martin Museum of Art, Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center
Description:
The Martin Museum of Art at Baylor University will feature textile artwork by Fiber Revolution beginning July 10. The exhibition is scheduled from July 10 to August 18 in Gallery II.
Fiber Revolution is a network of professional textile artists whose goal is to educate the public about fiber art as an exciting art form. A gallery talk and silkscreen demonstration by fiber artist Carolyn Lee Vehslage will be at 1-3pm on July 19 at the Martin Museum of Art. This event is free and the public is cordially invited.
Due to popular demand the “Selections from the Permanent Collection” exhibition will be extended July 10 through August 18.
On the Web: http://www.baylor.edu/martinmuseum
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Public invited to free gastronomy class at TSTC
Of interest to tourists
Date: 7/16/2012
Time & Place:
TSTC Waco campus, 3801 Campus Dr., Culinary Arts Center, 6 to 8 p.m.
Description:
Learn the science behind the food you eat with a free Molecular Gastronomy Class, set for 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 16, in the Greta W. Watson Culinary Arts Center on the Texas State Technical College campus.
Special guest Stephen Burns, executive chef of Aramark at Baylor University, will educate participants on the use of food chemicals, where they derive from and how food additives apply to present-day foods and their uses in a professional kitchen.
Demonstrations and samples of the work, along with a question and answer session, will be held.
The public is welcome to attend, but seats are limited. The class will be held in the Culinary Lab No. 1, in the Culinary Arts facility, located on Campus Drive.
To find out more, contact Chef Len Pawelek at (254) 867-3124 or email len.pawelek@tstc.edu.
On the Web: http://www.waco.tstc.edu/articles/index.php?nid=19
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Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting
Date: 7/16/2012
Time & Place:
Please see the Posted Agenda on the Boards & Commission Page for the Location & Time for that month http://www.waco-texas.com/cms/boardsandcommissions/listing.aspx
Description:
Patty Byrd (254)750-5803
The Board makes recommendation to City Council on major policy decisions pertaining to the overall operation of the Convention Center.
On the Web: www.waco-texas.com/cms/boardsandcommissions/listing.aspx
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Recycling Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: 7/16/2012
Time & Place:
Please see the Posted Agenda on the Boards & Commission Page for the Location & Time for that month http://www.waco-texas.com/cms/boardsandcommissions/listing.aspx
Description:
Megan Miller (254)751-8538
The Committee provides recommendations to the City Council concerning new or enhanced recycling and waste reduction programs.
On the Web: www.waco-texas.com/cms/boardsandcommissions/listing.aspx
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TAME Trailblazer Traveling Science Exhibit
Date: 7/16/2012
Time & Place:
West Waco Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd. 76710
9:30 - 12:30 and 2:00 - 6:00 Twenty minute sessions - Groups are urged to make a reservation for the morning sessions. FREE
Description:
Explore seven science components, including weather, magnets, space travel, speed, and robots in this 40-foot science-themed, hands-on exhibit at this Waco-McLennan County Library's parking lot. Aimed to inspire and motivate a future science career in 3rd - 7th grade students, the TAME Science trailer will hold about 25 participants for each 20 minute session. Visitors can participate in our "Science Experiment Stations" in the library's meeting room while waiting to enter the trailer. Please call 750-5956 for more information or to reserve Group space.
On the Web: www.wacolibrary.org
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TAME Trailblazer Traveling Science Exhibit
Date: 7/16/2012
Time & Place:
West Waco Library, 5301 Bosque Blvd. 76710
9:30 - 12:30 AND 2 - 6 Twenty-minute sessions FREE
Description:
Explore 7 science components, including robots, magnets, weather, speed, and space travel in this 40-foot traveling science-themed, hands-on exhibit in the Waco-McLennan County Library's West Waco parking lot. The Exhibit aims to inspire and motivate a science career for grades 3 - 7. Visitors can participate in the "Science Experiment Stations" in the Library's meeting room while waiting to enter the trailer. Groups are encouraged to reserve morning slots. Please call 750-5956 for more information.
On the Web: www.wacolibrary.org
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"Get a Clue" Children's Summer Reading Club
Date: 7/16/2012
Time & Place:
EAST WACO LIBRARY, 901 Elm 76704
SOUTH WACO LIBRARY, 2737 S. 18th 76706
WEST WACO LIBRARY, 5301 Bosque Blvd. 76710
Description:
Ages 11 and under can sign up from May 29 - July 3 at the Waco-McLennan County Libraries and read to earn special prizes, including a book of your choice from our selected list! Reading can be done at home, on vacation, etc. for this free club.
PARENTS - This helps your child's reading skills continue during the school break and is also a great reading motivator for pre-readers!!
Ages 2 - 12 can also earn a free ticket to the Ringling Brothers Circus. For more information, please contact 750.5942 or visit our webpage.
On the Web: www.wacolibrary.org
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