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EVENTS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK
THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. — Crafters’ Corner at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Work on projects and learn new techniques. Free. Call 940349-8752 or visit www.denton library.com. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Mini-stocking needlepoint class at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Learn decorative needlepoint stitches for an ornament-size patchwork stocking. Class is a beginner to intermediate level. Class size is limited. Free. Call 940-349-8752 to register. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. — Story Time at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-3498752. 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. — “Two Flutists Abroad,” a presentation by TWU Presser Scholar Stephanie Mikus and flute professor and music chairwoman Pam Youngblood, in Room 301 at TWU’s Administration and Conference Tower. Visit www.twu. edu/global. 3:30 p.m. — Afternoon Adventure Club, stories and a hands-on workshop for kids in kindergarten through third grade, at South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 7 to 8 p.m. — Conversation Club, for those wishing to practice their English language skills with others, at Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland St. Free. No registration required. Call 940-349-8752. 7 p.m. — Denton High School drama department presents Holes in the auditorium of the school, 1007 Fulton St. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for ages 18 and younger. 8 p.m. — Writer Hannah Tinti, author of The Good Thief and Animal Crackers, speaks in the Golden Eagle Suite at the UNT Union, 1155 Union Circle. Part of the creative writing division’s Visiting Writers Series. Free. Visit http://engl.unt.edu.
FRIDAY 9:30 a.m. — Mother Goose Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories and activities for infants (birth to 18 months) and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 11 a.m. — Story Time at North Branch Library, 3020 N. Locust St. Stories, songs, puppets and more for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Free. Call 940-349-8752. 5 to 8 p.m. — Renaissance Festival at Blanton Elementary School, 9501 Stacee Lane in Argyle, including performances by the Blanton Squire Choir, ArsOrffeus and the school orchestra and band, plus food options and games. Event benefits the school’s PTA. Call 940-3690700. 6 p.m. — Texas Cowboys Against Cancer fundraiser featuring team roping and “mutton bustin’” at Diamond T Arena, 6900 E. Sherman Dr. For fees and more information,
Give your best friend a treat on Saturday: Leash up and head out to Barktoberfest.
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ZOMBIES! A woman dressed as a zombie participates in a zombie walk in Stockholm in August. Hold on to your hearts, because zombie specialist Max Brooks is coming to Denton next week to talk about how to survive an epidemic of the undead. (Getty Images/AFP, Jonathan Nackstrand) Story on Page 11
Treat! Denton Humane Society throws a shindig for dogs
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he Denton Humane Society is ready to celebrate man’s best friend from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Barktoberfest, a dog’s day out and a fundraiser for the local animal welfare nonprofit. The animal party for pooches returns to North Lakes Park, 2001 W. Windsor Drive. There is one perk this year: An anonymous donor has promised to match the money raised up to $5,000. All proceeds support animals in need in the city. The Denton Humane Society promotes education, advocacy and awareness of animal welfare needs in Denton, with emphasis on companion animals like dogs and cats. The
visit www.texascowboysagainst cancer.org. 7 p.m. — First Friday Denton at art venues around the downtown Square. Gallery viewings, live music, art projects and demonstrations and more. For locations and more information, visit www.firstfridaydenton. com. 7 to 9 p.m. — Oxide Gallery’s fourth anniversary celebration at 211 N. Cedar St. Visit www.oxide gallery.com or call 940-483-8900. 7 to 10:30 p.m. — Kids Rock! at Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney St. A night of supervised activities for children in grades 1-5. Cost is $9 per child. Call 940-349-7275.
nonprofit also has programs to help people in need keep their pets through pet food support and other initiatives. Pet owners can get their pet’s nails clipped, take advantage of low-cost vaccinations from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and partake of doggie trick-or-treating and “poochie art” (paw prints on paper using washable paint). A DJ will pla music throughout the event, and vendors will sell dog collars, leashes, clothes and treats. Face painting will be available. A weenie-eating contest will be conducted for small and large dogs. Arrive at 12:30 p.m. to secure your dog’s spot in the contest to see which dog eats the fastest. — Lucinda Breeding
7 p.m. — Denton High School drama department presents Holes in the auditorium of the school, 1007 Fulton St. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for ages 18 and younger. 7:30 p.m. — Liberty Christian School presents Around the World in 80 Days at the school, 1301 S. U.S. Highway 377 in Argyle. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Visit www. libertychristian.com. 7:30 p.m. — Fight Boy Theatre presents Sketchy People, an original sketch comedy show, at Hailey’s Club, 122 W. Mulberry St. Tickets cost $10 at the door. For mature
BARKTOBERFEST When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Where: Pavilion 3 at North Lakes Park, 2001 W. Windsor Drive Details: Admission is free. All dogs should be on leashes and have up-to-date vaccine tags. For more information, call 940-382-7387. On the Web: http://denton humanesociety.org. SCHEDULE 11 a.m. — Welcome and opening 11:30 a.m. — Pet costume contest Noon — Rescue parade 12:30 p.m. — Weenie-eating contest 1:30 p.m. — Dancing with your dog
audiences. Visit http://fightboy theatre.webs.com.
SATURDAY 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Fall Garden Fest sponsored by the Denton County Master Gardener Association on the campus of Denton Bible Church, at the corner of Mingo Road and Nottingham Drive. Event includes workshops, demonstrations, exhibits, vendors, children’s activities and more. Free. Visit www.dcmga. com or call 940-394-2883. 10 a.m. — Story Time at South
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FIND IT INSIDE MUSIC Concerts and nightclub schedules. Page 4
MOVIES Reviews and summaries. Page 9
DINING Restaurant listings. Page 13
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