TexTalk
August
C A L E N DA R
2013
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month National Immunization Awareness Month Cataract Awareness Month Bronze duck by Ronnie Wells; Antler chandelier by Charles Allen; Covered Wagon by Wilbur Foster; Limited edition lithography by George Boutwell; 20 gauge shotgun by Ducks Unlimited. 254.947.5232. Central Texas Area Museum, 423 S. Main Street, Salado
TEMPLE CHAMBER CLASSIC G O L F TO U R N A M E N T August 23, 12pm-8 pm Please join us at Wildflower Country Club for a day of fun, festivities, food, drinks and golf. Teams and individuals are welcome! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ralph Wilson Youth Clubs. For more information on sponsorships contact Judy Covington at 254.773.2105 or e-mail: judy@templetx.org. Wildflower Country Club 4902 Wildflower Lane, Temple
G AU LT S I T E TO U R August 24, 8:30a m Join us for a tour of the Gault Site, located in southwestern Bell County. The Gault Site is recognized as one of the most important archeological sites in America. The 2.5 hour tour covers about one mile of gentle terrain. Space is limited to 30 persons. Participants will meet at the museum at 8:30am Fee is $10 per person, payable to the Gault School. Please call 254.933.5243 or email troy.gray@co.bell.tx.us to register. Bell County Museum, Belton
G E T R E A DY, G E T S E T, LOOK GOOD BAC K TO S C H O O L E V E N T August 24, 10a m-4pm Get Ready, Get Set, Look Good is a community based event. It offers free haircuts to ALL students going back to school, free school supplies, and so much more. We want to send a message to the community that you can have fun while getting ready to go back to school. We are determined to help our community be excited about learning and looking good doing so. For more information call: 254.350.9995. 2600 South 1st St., Temple 12
AUGUST 2013 TEX APPEAL
2 8 T H A N N UA L L A B O R DAY USED BOOK SALE Au g u st 2 8-3 1 Thousands of books at bargain prices await book lovers at the upcoming 28th annual Labor Day Used Book Sale. An estimated 45,000 books have been donated for the semi-annual event sponsored by the Friends of the Temple Public Library. All types of paperbacks and hardback, and most books will be sold for $2 or less. Some current best-sellers, vintage books, and other specialty books will be priced slightly higher. Videos, books on tape and other specialty items also are available. This four-day sale will be held in the McLane Room on the third floor of the Temple Public Library. The traditional Members’ Preview Night will be Tuesday, Aug. 27. Shopping hours will be 10am–8pm Wednesday and Thursday and 10 am–4pm on Friday and Saturday. Hours for the members’ preview will be 5–8 pm on Tuesday. Memberships will be available at the door. Temple Public Library, 100 W. Adams Ave. in downtown Temple
C E N T R A L T E X A S S TAT E FA I R Au g u st 3 0-S ept emb er 1 Join us for BULLS & BANDS this Labor Day weekend! Featuring a carnival, PBR Touring Pro, and live Texas country music, we have something for the whole family to enjoy! August 30: 5:30pm-12am, Josh Grider and Aaron Watson; August 31: 12pm-12am, Cody Johnson and Kyle Park; September 1: 12pm12am. Matt Kimbrow Band and Stoney LaRue. Please contact the Bell County Expo Center about prices and fees or visit www.centraltexasstatefair.com for pricing information. Bell County Expo Center, 301 W Loop 121, Belton
C O DY J O H N S O N I N C O N C E RT Au g u st 3 1 The Outback at Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-Be-Que will be featuring Cody Johnson in concert. Tickets available at www.outhousetickets.com. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy some Texas music under the summer stars. 254.947.4663. www.johnnyssteaksandbbq.com. 301 Thomas Arnold Rd., Salado