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   'Hearts of Yanji'

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Paintings created by the children of Oasis of Hope Orphanage will be on display at the Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center until Nov. 20.

   A collection of art work created by the children of Oasis of Hope Orphanage will be on display at the Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center, 1809 N. Chaparral St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. The exhibit, entitled "Hearts of Yanji," will remain on display Tuesdays through Saturdays until Nov. 20. Admission to the museum is $3 for adults, $2 for students and $1 for children 12 and younger. For information, call 882-2641.
   Fabulous seafood

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A seafood dish will be the centerpiece as the Texas State Aquarium presents Sensational Seafood with Gretchen Hurt at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

   Oh, how good fresh seafood can taste! Now learn a little more about whipping it up. Head on over to the Texas State Aquarium, 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd., and find out more about preparing it when the Sensational Seafood program kicks off at 7 p.m. Tuesday with Gretchen Hurt of the Republic of Texas behind the stove. Cost is $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Reservations will be accepted until Tuesday morning. For information and reservations, call 881-1341.
   Nightlife:
   Monday
   Variety: Bobby Carter, 6:30 p.m., Blackbeard's on the Beach, 3117 Surfside Blvd., 884-1030. No cover.
   Karaoke: Kym Richardson, 9 p.m., Chelsea Street Pub and Grill, 5858 S. Padre Island Drive, 993-3322. No cover.
   Open jam: Open jam with Greg Gibbs, 10 p.m., Dr. Rockit's Blues Bar, 709 N. Chaparral St., 884-7634. No cover.
   Karaoke: Lori B., 9 p.m., Hot Spot, 5831 Weber Road, 855-4886. No cover.
   Variety: Destiny featuring Debra Scott and Kevin Hill, 6 p.m., Poets Restaurant, 4825 Saratoga Blvd., 993-2170. No cover.
   Veterans Day Events
   TODAY
   FREE VETERANS BUFFET: Golden Corral, located at both 1921 S. Padre Island Drive and 5274 S. Staples St., will offer veterans and retired and active duty military a free dinner buffet from 5 to 9 p.m. Information: 814-7300 or 992-8667.
   ALSO TODAY
   CRANE EXHIBIT: Paintings by Frances Crane are on exhibit at the Multicultural Center, Heritage Park. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 17. Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Free admission. Information: 883-0639.
   CHOIR: Corpus Christi Messiah Chorus, a new choir, is forming and will have its first rehearsal at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 900 S. Shoreline Blvd. Singers for all parts needed. Rehearsals will also be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 26, Dec. 10 and Dec. 13. This all-volunteer choir will present the Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah" on Dec. 16. Information: 884-0391, ext. 225.
   HISTORIC WORKSHOP: Deadline to register for the Texas Historical Commission's workshop "Preserving Your Historic Resources" is Monday. The workshop is scheduled from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, 1900 N. Chaparral St. Tours of the museum and the Old Nueces County Courthouse are also offered. A box lunch will be available for $7 while discussing topics with staff. Reservations and information: (512) 463-8821.
   OPEN HOUSE: The Texas Commission for the Blind will celebrate its 70 years of service to blind and visually impaired Texans with an open house from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the commission, 410 S. Padre Island Drive, Suite 103. Reservations needed. Information: 289-1128.
   PAGEANT TICKETS Tickets for the Victoria Christmas Pageant that will be held on Dec. 3-9, are now available for reservation. The event will be at Northside Baptist Church of Victoria, beginning at 6:30 and 8:15 p.m. each evening. The church is located at 4100 N. Laurent, Victoria. Free admission. Information: (361) 578-1568.
   FINANCIAL SEMINAR: Deadline for reservations to attend William Kirshner's free financial seminar, "Why You Need a Total Financial Plan!" is Monday. The seminar will be offered at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 and at varying times on Nov. 17, Nov. 27 and Dec. 1. All seminars will be at 4838 Holly Road, Bldg. 2, Suite 207. Information: 886-1686.
   CULINARY MEETING: The Corpus Christi Chapter of the American Culinary Federation/Texas Chefs Association will meet at 3 p.m. at Del Mar College, West Campus Restaurant Management Building. Information: 883-5731, ext. 2231.
   AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY: The American Legion Auxiliary Post 364 will have its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion, 5323 Kostoryz Road. Donations will be accepted to make Thanksgiving food baskets for veterans' families. Bring canned goods and non-perishable items. Information: 289-2547.
   BLOOD DRIVES: Community Blood Bank has these blood drives:
  

4 to 7 p.m., Kingsville Fire Department, 119 N. 10th St., Kingsville
  

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Equistar, 1509 McKinzie Road
  

3 to 7 p.m., Gulf Marine Fabricators, Aransas Yard, Aransas Pass
   Information: 855-4943.
   TUESDAY
   BOOK SALE:The American Association of University Women holds its special book mini-sale and silent auction at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Janet F. Harte Library, 2629 Waldron Road. Other book are scheduled from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 13 and ThursdayNov. 15Nov. 6, 13 and 15 at Parkdale Library, 1230 Carmel Parkway. Bids for the silent auction must be mailed before Nov. 15 to AAUW, P.O. Box 8151, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. Proceeds benefit Corpus Christi Public Libraries. Information: 937-6569, 853-9961, 992-0688.cq all/cdh read
   PUBLIC LECTURE: Leo Carrillo will present a public lecture, "Curanderismo In Our Culture," from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Antonio E. Garcia Arts Education Center, 2021 Agnes St. The book, "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya, will be used to discuss the mystic legacy of curanderismo. Free admission. Information: 825-3500 or 882-7837.
   PLANETARIUM: Richard King High School Planetarium, 5225 Gollihar Road, presents "Autumn and Winter Skies" at 7 p.m. Participants can view the sky above Corpus Christi and locate seasonal celestial objects. Information: 994-6917. FAMILY NIGHT: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will sponsor a family night out from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Early Childhood Development Center, Room 115. Family night will feature food and the program "Disciplining the strong-willed child: choices, consequences and contracts." Cost: $5. Registration is required. Registration/information: 825-3393.
   RELAY FOR LIFE: The American Cancer Society will have its kick-off meeting for the fourth annual Relay for Life at 7 p.m. at the American Cancer Society office, 4101 S. Alameda St. Special guests: Kurt Wickenheiser of the Ice Rays and oncologist Dr. Kirby Barker. Information: 857-0134.
   SEWING GUILD: The Corpus Christi Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will have a workshop conducted by Mary Schaudies, "Lace Angel Ornaments," from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Recreation Center, 3115 Ocean Drive. Cost: $15. A monthly meeting will follow the workshop at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Recreation Center. Program: "Free Motion Embroidery" by Mary Schaudies. Cost: $1 for members and $2 for nonmembers. Information: 991-7174.
   WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION: The Coastal Bend Women Lawyer's Association will have its regular luncheon meeting at noon at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Harbor Drive. There will be a panel discussion on client relationships and contracts. Guest speakers: John and Linda Kearney, Kathryn Snapka and Lanette Joubert. Cost: $12.75 for members and $15.75 for nonmembers. Members will receive free CLE credit. Information: 882-6611.
   CRANE EXHIBIT: - Paintings by Frances Crane are on exhibit at the Multicultural Center, Heritage Park. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 17. Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Free admission. Information: 883-0639.
   PAINTING PASTELS: Jane Goode will be painting pastel portraits in Studio B at the Art Center, 100 Shoreline Blvd., 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. Cq'ed through ms. Goode.tv
   WATERCOLOR SOCIETY: The Botanical Gardens Visitors Center Gallery has a 29-piece framed floral and scenic watercolor exhibit by members of the Watercolor Society of South Texas through Nov. 30. Garden hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to Visitors Center is free. Information: 852-2100.
   BLOOD DRIVES: Community Blood Bank has these blood drives:
  

3 to 7 p.m., Gulf Marine Fabricators, Aransas Yard, Aransas Pass
  

8 a.m. to noon, Robstown Auditorium, 710 E. Main St., Robstown
  

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ray High School, 1002 Texan Trail
   Information: 855-4943.
   WEDNESDAY
   ART SLIDE PRESENTATION: Artist Serghei Manoliu will have a slide presentation of his art exhibit, "Art Dollars in Texas," from 11 a.m. to noon at Warren Theatre in the Center for the Arts at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The exhibit opens Nov. 15 . Free admission. Information: 825-5752.
   CINEMA SERIES: As part of the University cinema series, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will show "Alphaville" (1965) at 7:30 p.m. in the Corpus Christi Hall, Room 118. Admission: free. Information: (361) 825-5750.
   CRAFTING CLASS: Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens will have a Christmas crafting class from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 17 in the Visitors Center at the garden, 8545 S. Staples St. Instructor: Craft Guild Director Pam Allen. Fee: $19 members, $21 nonmembers. Deadline for registration is Wednesday. Seating is limited. Reservations: 852-2100.
   POOR MAN'S SUPPER: The Corpus Christi Metro Ministries Poor Man's Supper begins at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Omni Bayfront Hotel. Featured speaker will be John Walsh of TV's "America's Most Wanted." The deadline for tickets is Wednesday. Tickets: $75 per person. Information: 887-0151.
   STORYHOUR: Cool Cats Story Hour is from 5 to 6 p.m. at Cool Cats Toy Museum, 2132 Waldron Road. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" will be the first book reading. Admission: free for members. Cost for non-members is $1. Cool Cats story time continues Nov. 21 and 28. Information: 939-9957.
   YANJI EXHIBIT: The Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center, 1809 N. Chaparral St., has "Hearts of Yanji" on exhibit, featuring paintings from the children of Oasis of Hope Orphanage in China. The exhibit will be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays until Nov. 20. Admission: $3 adults, $2 students and $1 children 12 and younger. Information: 882-2641.
   SAVE THE LAKE: The community of Mathis will meet at 7 p.m. at the Mathis High School Gymnasium, Highway 666, to discuss water and waste releases from the Wesley Seale Dam. Information: (361) 991-1268 or (361) 547-3826.
   ADVERTISING FEDERATION: The American Advertising Federation of Corpus Christi will have an ADDY awards workshop at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Emerald Beach ballroom, 1102 S. Shoreline Blvd. The theme and guidelines will be discussed. John Aguillard will lead the workshop. Cost: Free for members, $25 for nonmembers. Information: 980-2154.
   CRANE EXHIBIT: - Paintings by Frances Crane are on exhibit at the Multicultural Center, Heritage Park. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 17. Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Free admission. Information: 883-0639.
   PAINTING PASTELS: Jane Goode will be painting pastel portraits in Studio B at the Art Center, 100 Shoreline Blvd., 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. Cq'ed through ms. Goode.tv
   WATERCOLOR SOCIETY: The Botanical Gardens Visitors Center Gallery has a 29-piece framed floral and scenic watercolor exhibit by members of the Watercolor Society of South Texas through Nov. 30. Garden hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to Visitors Center is free. Information: 852-2100.
   BLOOD DRIVES: Community Blood Bank has these blood drives:
  

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., FEA, Building 8, NAS Corpus Christi
  

3 to 7 p.m., Gulf Marine Fabricators, Aransas Yard, Aransas Pass
  

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Koch West, Suntide Road
   Information: 855-4943.
   THURSDAY
   BOOK SALE: The American Association University Women presents its special book mini-sale and silent auction from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Parkdale Library, 1230 Carmel Parkway. Bids for the silent auction must be mailed before Thursday to AAUW, P.O. Box 8151, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. Proceeds benefit Corpus Christi Public Libraries. Information: 937-6569, 853-9961, 992-0688.
   COMMUNITY CONCERT: Corpus Christi Community Concerts presents "Always...Patsy Cline" at 7:30 p.m. at the Selena Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $50 adult general admission, $25 student general admission. Information: 980-1949.
   TRIBUTE: Del Mar College Concert Band honors Sept. 11 victims with "A Patriotic Tribute" at 7:30 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium, Del Mar College, Ayers at Kosar. Includes participation by the Corpus Christi Fire Department's Honor Guard, the Corpus Christi Wind Symphony and readings from college faculty member Robert Bridwell, professor of history. Free admission. Information: 698-1214.
   THEATER: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Center for the Arts will present "Little Shop of Horrors" at 8 p.m. General admission for theater performances is $10. Reservations and information: 825-5800.
   YANJI EXHIBIT: The Asian Cultures Museum & Educational Center, 1809 N. Chaparral St., has "Hearts of Yanji" on exhibit, featuring paintings from the children of Oasis of Hope Orphanage in China. The exhibit will be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays until Nov. 20. Admission: $3 adults, $2 students and $1 children 12 and younger. Information: 882-2641.
   MOMS AND TOTS: The South Texas Institute for the Arts will present a program for moms and tots, "Thanksgiving Feast," from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the institute, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. Children, ages 2 to 4, will share favorite foods and the story of the first Thanksgiving. Cost: $2 for members and $4 for nonmembers. Information: 825-3500.
   ART DOLLARS: An opening night reception for the Serghei Manoliu art exhibit "Art Dollars in Texas" is from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Weil Gallery, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Manoliu's works are of one-dollar bills in mint condition, decorated with gold leaf and natural pigments. The exhibit continues through Dec. 13. Admission to reception and exhibit is free. Information: (361) 825-5752.
   THEATER: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Center for the Arts will present "Little Shop of Horrors" at 8 p.m. General admission for theater performances is $10. Reservations and information: 825-5800.
   SEMINAR: A free seminar titled "Nourishment for a bright Mind and Living 100 Years and More" is from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2217 Sarita St. Presented by Dr. Joaquin Cazares of Arizona. A nursery will be provided. Information: 882-1480.
   SEMINAR SERIES: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will sponsor "Ways to Curb Violent and Aggressive Behavior in Children" from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Early Childhood Development Center, Room 115. Free admission. Information: 825-3393. HOLIDAY RUN/WALK: The Texas A&M University-Kingsville will hold the Javelina Holiday 5K Run and Walk at 8 a.m. at McCulley Hall. Entry fee: $12. Information: (361) 593-2904.KIWANIS CLUB: The Kiwanis Club of Corpus Christi will have its weekly meeting at noon at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center, Room 224. Guest speakers: Representatives from Nueces County Junior Livestock. Information: 991-4202.
   CRANE EXHIBIT: - Paintings by Frances Crane are on exhibit at the Multicultural Center, Heritage Park. The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 17. Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Free admission. Information: 883-0639.
   PAINTING PASTELS: Jane Goode will be painting pastel portraits in Studio B at the Art Center, 100 Shoreline Blvd., 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. Cq'ed through ms. Goode.tv
   WATERCOLOR SOCIETY: The Botanical Gardens Visitors Center Gallery has a 29-piece framed floral and scenic watercolor exhibit by members of the Watercolor Society of South Texas through Nov. 30. Garden hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to Visitors Center is free. Information: 852-2100.
   BLOOD DRIVES: Community Blood Bank has these blood drives:
  

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Koch East, 1700 Nueces Blvd.
  

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Robstown High School, Highway 44, Robstown
  

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Airgas, 4817 Agnes St.
   Information: 855-4943.