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Friday, November 9, 2001
Around the Bend

BENEFIT STORE: Storefront Arts Foundation announces the opening of In the Gallery, a benefit store, at 423 Peoples St. Hours are 3 to 11:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Items will be for sale for a suggested donation with funds going to support art workshops in therapeutic settings. Information: 884-1116.
   MYSTIC FAIR: A mystic fair featuring aura photos, astrology and tarot card reading, Feng Shui class, yoga and book signing with Judy Sutherland, is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Angel Light, corner of Everhart and Corona Roads. Admission is free. Information: 854-6563.
   BILBO BAGGINS: Armchair Commanders Games & Hobbies, 5301 Everhart Road, Suite P, will have a Bilbo Baggins Birthday Party at 7 p.m. today and Saturday to celebrate the release of "Lord of the Rings" miniatures and card games. Free cake and drinks will be served. Information: 994-1863.
   TAMUK SHORTS: A festival of short plays directed by Texas A&M University-Kingsville students will be presented the following weekends in the Little Theatre, Texas A&M University-Kingsville beginning at 7:30 p.m. today and 2:30 p.m. Sunday and continuing at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and Nov. 30 and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 and Dec. 1. Admission: $2. Information: (361) 593-3401.
   BOOK SIGNING: Book signing with Judi Sutherland, author of "Mary Magdalene Disciple of Christi'' and "Abraham the Initiator on Spirit, Will and Ego,'' at 1 p.m. Saturday at Angel Light, corner of Everhart and Corona Roads. Free admission. information: 854-6563.
   POETRY READING: The Ballabajoomba Poetry Slam kicks off Saturday at the Lotus Cup, 505 Water Street. Special guest "Xenogia Spoken Word Collective performs at 8:25 p.m. Poets competing in the slam sign up at 8:15 p.m. and perform following Xenogia. Cost to slam: $3. Free admission. Information: 825-2392.
   ADOPTION FAIR: An adoption fair is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at 4201 Greenwood Drive. Featuring photos, videos and personal profiles of children awaiting adoption through the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Information: 854-2011.
   SUPER SATURDAY: The South Texas Institute for the Arts will have its "Super Saturday" from 1 to 4 p.m. at the institute, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. Children ages 5 to 12 years old will create their own cornucopia using paper mache fruit. Cost: free for members, $5 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. encouraged. Information: 825-3500.
   ANNUAL EXHIBIT: The Alice Porcelain Art Club will hold their annual exhibit and sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, 77 N. Adams St., Alice. Free admission. Information: (361) 547-6789.
   OUTDOOR SERIES: The free series "Picture This!'' with Peter Parker, begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Birding Center, Ross Ave., Port Aransas. Information: (361) 749-4158.
   ART SHOW/BAKE SALE: A bake sale and art show featuring South Texas artist Carolyn Pryor begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Historic Park Hotel Antiques and Collectibles Shoppe, 8937 N. Highway 181, Tuleta. Proceeds from baked sale go to Tuleta Community Improvement Program. Information: (361) 375-2558.
   CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Lagarto Community Club annual Christmas bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Lagarto, FM 534. Information: (361) 547-7826.
   WAY TO SUCCESS: The Corpus Christi Business and Professional Women's Club presents "Light the Way to Success" fall luncheon and style show from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at King's Crossing Country Club, 6201 Oso Parkway. Tickets: $30. Information: 992-4520 or 438-5534.
   AMERICAN LEGION BARBECUE: Sons of the American Legion Post 364 will have a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion, 5323 Kostoryz Rd. Plates: $5. Information: 851-0167, 882-7649 or 882-3171.
   OPEN HOUSE: Open house at the Alternatives Resource Center, 4639 Corona Suite 5, is from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Yoga demonstrations at 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 p.m. Free chair message all afternoon, art exhibit and sale. Information: 225-4484.
   ANNIVERSARY: The Marine Corps League Coastal Bend Detachment and The Ladies Auxiliary Unit will host the 226th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps beginning with early bird program at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Chela's Restaurant, 9840 Leopard St. Guest speaker will be Major Thomas Martinez. Color detail by Corpus Christi Young Marines. Tickets: $15, $25 per couple. Information: (361) 350-6886 or 992-2730.
   LEARNING CIRCLE: The Native American Learning Circle begins at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Community Center, N. Alister St. in Port Aransas. Hosted by Griz. Information: (361) 749-4158.
   VETERAN'S DAY CEREMONY: The Corpus Christi Mayors Committee for Veterans Affairs, Inc., and the South Texas Chapter, 82D Airborne Division Assn. Inc., will sponsor the annual Veteran's Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Sherrill Park, Shoreline Drive. Keynote speaker will be Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr. The Veterans Band of Corpus Christi will perform. Information: 694-6449.
   HISTORICAL RALLY: Corpus Christi MG Car Club will sponsor the annual historical rally beginning with registration at 2 p.m. Sunday at the parking lot of Barnes & Noble Booksellers, S. Padre Island Drive. Entry fee: $10 per car. First car leaves at 2:30 p.m. Information: 937-4167 or 949-1895.
   VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION: Full military honors for all veterans at 1 p.m. Sunday in downtown Edroy, Hwy. 234. The event features live entertainment. Free admission.
   VETERAN'S SALUTE: Corpus Christi Veteran's Band and singer Bob Edlin will pay tribute to veterans at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Barnes and Noble Booksellers. On display outside will be an M29C Weasel, light, tracked, cargo carrier in 1942. Information: 992-1339.
   TRIBUTE: Del Mar College Concert Band honors Sept. 11 victims with "A Patriotic Tribute'' at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Richardson Auditorium, Del Mar College. Includes participation by the Corpus Christi Fire Department's Honor Guard. Free admission. Information: 698-1214.
   DANCE
   BUD WHITTINGTON: A dance is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Northwest Senior Center, 9725 Up River Road. Music by Bud Whittington. Admission: $2. Open to seniors 50 and up. Information: 241-3956.
   MAJEK'S ORCHESTRA: A dance is from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road. Music by Majek's Orchestra. Admission: $6. Proceeds benefit the Czech Heritage Society of South Texas. Information: 387-1384.
   LIVE MUSIC: A dance is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center, 654 Graham Road, Flour Bluff. Admission: $2. Live music. Information: 937-6316.
   EXHIBITS
   GALA ARTWORK: Artwork submitted by locally and nationally known artists for auction at the "What is Black and White and Read All Over'' gala will be on display in the lower gallery of the South Texas Institute for the Arts, 1902 N. Shoreline Drive. The exhibit will be on display through Dec. 2. Information: 825-3500.
   CRANE EXHIBIT: An exhibit of paintings by Frances Crane will be on display through Nov. 17 at the Multicultural Center, Heritage Park. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Free. Information: 883-0639.
   WINDOW/MIRRORS: The exhibit "Windows and Mirrors'' by artist Roberto Canedo and Jorge Ramirez is on display at the Janet F. Harte Public Library, 2629 Waldron Road, through Monday. Information: 225-0103.
   G. HARVEY: Featured painting by artist G. Harvey "From Can to Can't" is on display at Gary Osborne Fine Art, 345 N. Alister St., in Port Aransas. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information: (361) 749-6982.
   PAINTING PASTELS: Jane Goode will be painting pastel portraits in Studio B at the Art Center, 100 Shoreline Drive, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily through the month of November. Also see artist Greer Calhoun's creative paintings on silk and prints of Goode's expressive pastel portraits and originals on display at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Moore Plaza through November.
   SEAHORSE SEATOPIA: The Texas State Aquarium has on display "Seahorse Seatopia" exhibit on display at through the end of 2001. Exhibit features leafy sea dragons.
   KIDS
   CHEER CAMP: The Carroll High School Varsity Cheerleaders will offer its L'il Tiger Cheer Camp from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the high school gym, Weber Road and Tiger Lane. All boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome to participate. Instruction: CHS Tiger Varsity and UCA All-Star Cheerleaders and Mascots. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Cost: $25. Information: 853-2733.

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