What's Happening
Posted On: Thursday, Jun. 10 2010 11:29 PM
Best BetsThe Second Chance Animal Shelter has pet adoptions from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at PetSmart and Petco.
The adoption fee for dogs is $120, which includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, vet check and microchip.
The adoption fee for adult cats is $50 and $45 for kittens.
Visit the shelter at 5501 Clear Creek Road (two miles north of the Killeen airport) to see animals ready for adoption. It's open from noon to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends.
For more information, to volunteer or make a donation, call 526-6200 or go to
www.centexhumanesociety.com.
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Don't miss the Stardust Ballroom Dance with music by the Gary Lee Band from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Strasburger Hall, Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple. Cost is $15 per person, $5 for students under 24. Dress is semi-formal. For more information, call (254) 773-8983.
Movies, Music, Arts, Theater & BooksThe Mike Clifford Band is performing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today at Bo's Barn Dance Hall in Salado. Cover charge is $8.
The Scott Shelby Band is Saturday night's featured entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cover charge is $8.
The Last Call Band will play from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Cover charge is $8.
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The Dead Fish Grill at 2207 Lake Road in Belton presents live music many evenings.
David Taylor performs country from 7 to 10 p.m. today.
Sonido Sol has Latin jazz and aqua drums from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday.
Jared Johnson performs country, rock and blues from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Open Mic Night hosted by David Taylor is from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday.
For more information, call (254) 939-5771.
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Killeen's Hot Summer Nights/Movies in Your Park series continues tonight with a free screening of "Monsters vs. Aliens." The film, which is rated PG, will start at dusk at the Killeen Amphitheater, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. The series runs each Friday night through July.
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Club Laredo, Central Texas' premier Tejano club is now open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 704 Edwards Drive, Suite B, in Harker Heights. On Thursdays, join the 8-ball tournament. Entry is $5 a person and the house adds $50. Sign-in begins at 8:30 p.m. and play starts at
9 p.m. Thursdays the club plays rock and southern rock and there is no cover charge. Friday night is Ladies Night. Ladies get in free all night. On Saturday nights, enjoy live Tejano bands. Los Banger Broz performs Saturday at 10 p.m. Tickets for the show are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Reserved tables are available. For more information, call (254) 501-3800 or (254) 289-0121. Club Laredo is in the Harker Heights Plaza.
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Schoepf's BBQ presents live music from Wild Horses and the Leon River Band from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday as part of Schoepf's Free Texas Music Series. Schoepf's is at 702 E. Central Ave. in Belton.
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Don't miss the Father's Day Comedy Jam at 8 p.m. June 18 at the Harker Heights Event Center. Comedian Joe Torry hosts the evening, which features comedians Melanie Comarcho, Piper and Mama Michelle with headliner comedian/actor Bill Bellamy. Tickets are $40 for general admission and $50 for VIP. A portion of the proceeds benefits the U.S. Army Survivor Outreach Service (SOS) at Fort Hood. Tickets are available online at ticketweb.com, by phone at (866) 468-3401 or at ITR at Fort Hood, the Event Center box office in Harker Heights, Renaissance Records in Killeen and Obessions by Carolyn in Killeen.
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Platinum-selling gospel recording artists Trin-I-Tee 5:7 is in concert June 20 with gospel artist Deitrick Haddon at the Harker Heights Event Center during the 2010 Gospel Showcase hosted by Mookie. Tickets are available at the Event Center box office, Phase One Beauty Salon in Harker Heights, Renaissance Records in Killeen, ITR at Fort Hood, Inspired Designs Hair Salon in Killeen and Obsessions by Carolyn in Killeen. For VIP, reserved tables or vendor booth information, call (254) 535-4235. For more on the show, go to
www.myspace.com/genesisentertainment2010.
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"Play Ball!" the Salado Silver Spur Theater's vaudeville salute to "the great American pastime," adds up to nine innings of onstage fun for the whole family. The show runs weekends through June 26.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with 2 p.m. Saturday matinees. Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for senior citizens, military personnel and students with ID; and $8 for children aged 12 and under for evening shows. For matinees, tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for all others. Group rates are available. For reservations, call (254) 947-3456. For directions or more play information, go to www.SaladoSilverSpur.com.
FestivalsSonghai Bamboo Roots Association hosts the First Caribbean Afr'am Festival at the Killeen Community Center from noon to 11 p.m. Aug. 14. This nonprofit organization sponsored event, which is free to the public, features a poetry dub corner, open mic, live entertainment, African dance and vendors. The Killeen Food Care Center will be on location for a food drive. For more information, call (254) 681-8861 or (512) 538-8820.
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Stronjea Enterprise, during its program June 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. in front of Dillards in the Killeen Mall. The afternoon includes poetry, singers, dance interpretation, skits and a mini fashion show to create awareness about African-American history in Texas.
MuseumsActive-duty service members and their families will gain free access to hundreds of museums throughout the nation this summer, thanks to a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families. More than 600 museums in 50 states and the District of Columbia have signed up so far to participate in Operation Appreciation: Blue Star Museums. The program offers active-duty service members — including activated Guard and Reserve — and up to five of their immediate family members free admission to participating museums from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Go to
www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index.php for a complete list of participating museums.
Clubs, meetingsThe Apple Tree Users Group computer club (Macintosh) will hold its regular monthly meeting at Scott & White Conference Building, room A200A at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Regular meetings are usually on the third Thursday of each month. The iPhone is included in discussion topics. The public is invited. For more information, go to
www.appletreemug.org.
For childrenThe summer CAMPLACE art program for children of all ages begins in mid-June. Classes have morning and afternoon sessions from Monday through Thursday until early August at Salado Arts Workshop. Students may select morning, 9 a.m. to noon, or afternoon, 1 to 4 p.m., sessions or a combination of both. Parents and loved ones are welcome to join the children in this family focused environment for learning. Each week will explore several art media choices. For more information, contact Sheryl Russell at
sheryl@saladoartsworkshop.org or (254) 947-5260 or (254) 913-5859.
Swimming poolsDaily admission and season passes are available for all of the area's public pools, which keep summer hours. Most pools open this weekend and close after Labor Day weekend.
Swimming lessons also are available at many of the pools during the summer. For information about costs, ages and available dates, contact the phone numbers listed below for each facility.
Killeen
Family Aquatic Center at Lions Park, 1800 E. Stan Schlueter Loop. Call (254) 501-6537.
Long Branch Pool and Splash Park at 1101 Branch Drive
Pershing Pool at 1125 Bonnie Drive.
For more information, call (254) 690-SWIM or (254) 526-SWIM.
Harker Heights
Carl Levin City Park, 400 Miller's Crossing.
For more information, call (254) 953-5657.
YMCA Spray 'n' Play at 901 S. Ann Blvd. Call (254) 634-5445.
Copperas Cove
City Park Pool, Turkey Creek Pool and South Park Pool.
For more information, contact Director of Community Services Ken Wilson at (254) 547-9247 or the city recreation hot line at (254) 547-2719.
Belton
Splish, splash your summer away at the Belton splash pads. Enjoy an alternative to the lake and bring the whole family to the Harris Community Park on Alexander Street or the South Wall Tiger Park, at South Wall Street and Avenue S. Both locations are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. For more information, call (254) 933-5860 or go to www.ci.belton.tx.us.
PlanetariumThe following films are now showing at the Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater at Central Texas College:
Weekday matinees
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket at 2 p.m Monday through Thursday.
Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe at 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Friday and Saturday
Hurricane on the Bayou at 7 p.m.
Astronaut at 8 p.m.
Pink Floyd: Through the Prism at 9 p.m.
Pink Floyd: The Wall at 10 p.m. Friday
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon at 10 p.m. Saturday.
Saturday matinees
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket at 11 a.m.
The Little Star That Could at noon.
The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather at 1 p.m.
Molecularium — Riding Snowflakes at 2 p.m.
Astronaut at 3 p.m.
Animalopolis at 4 p.m.
Sunday matinees
Molecularium — Riding Snowflakes at 2 p.m.
Astronaut at 3 p.m.
Animalopolis at 4 p.m.
For a show description, upcoming schedule and ticket prices, go to
www.starsatnight.org or call (254) 526-1800.
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