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TODAY'S BEST BETS
Tuesday, March 27, 2001

PASTEL DEMONSTRATION: Christine Fore will demonstrate pastel portraits from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Art Center of Corpus Christi, 100 Shoreline Blvd.
   CAREER FAIR: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will host the spring 2001 Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Center Lonestar Ballroom, A&M-Corpus Christi. Bring resume. Information: (361) 825-5518.
   JEWELRY EXHIBIT: Art glass jewelry by Tumbleweed Studio will be on exhibit at the Art Center of Corpus Christi, 100 Shoreline Blvd. Lampwork beads and fused glass will be featured in unique handcrafted designs. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
   EXPLORER POST: The Texas State Aquarium Explorer Post program for youths ages 16-21 will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the aquarium's Resource Center. Program designed for youths interested in science, business, education, animals and the outdoors. Fee: $25 annual dues. Information: 881-1256.
   SPRING TEA: Spring Tea begins at 3 p.m. at the Art Museum of South Texas, 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. Guest speaker will be Jim Clifton, director of the Blaffer Collection. Cost: $7 members, $10 nonmembers. Information: 925-3500.
   WINTER LECTURE SERIES: The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History holds the Winter Lecture Series "Jose de Escandon: Mission, Recognition, Honor" at 10 a.m. at the museum, 1900 N. Chaparral St. Admission to the lectures is free with paid admission to the museum. Information: 883-2862.
   PLANETARIUM: King High School Planetarium presents "Spring & Summer Skies," a mostly "live" program featuring the objects and events in the sky over Corpus Christi, at 7 p.m. at the planetarium, 5225 Gollihar Road. Also added features, Hubble photos, when available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $2 for adults, $1 for students and senior citizens. Information: 994-6917.
   PRESENTATION: The Latino Education Project presents a Breast Care Presentation and Awareness Program at 10:30 a.m. at the Banquete Senior Center in Banquete. Information: 980-0361.
   WORKSHOPS: Lynda Whitton-Henley will instruct on the basic steps of Internet search from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at the Northwest Branch Library, 3202 McKinzie Road. Workshops are free. Information: 241-9329.
   SLIDE PRESENTATION: Gruene Outfitters of Corpus Christi will host a slide presentation on "Fly Fishing the Flats for Reds and Trout" with Chuck Skates, at 6:30 p.m. at the store, 1233-A Airline Road. Free. Information: 994-8361.
   PERFORMANCE: A Circus Performance by the kindergarten classes of the Chapel of First Baptist School will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the front of the building, 3115 Ocean Drive. Information: 884-8931.
   MEETING: Coalition for the Advancement of Women of Nueces County meets at noon at Martha's Mexican Restaurant, 1001 Third St. (Gaslight Square). Special guests: Live debate, and District 5 City Council candidates Rex Kennison and Steve Morales. Also Punto De Vista (Viewpoint) will air on MAJIC 105.1 and KTMV (channel 6 cable) at 10 a.m. Information: 850-9225.
   NURSES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF) group of Corpus Christi will meet for Bible study and Christian fellowship at 7 p.m. at Doctors Regional Hospital, 2 West Conference Room. Information: 881-3865.
   MEETING: American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Palmetto Room, Coleman Center, Del Mar College-West Campus. Speaker: Sarita Null. Topic: Custom Service for your Internal and External Customers: Communication That Really Works. Lunch: $10. Information: 993-0958.
   LUNCHEON: The Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association holds their annual March Luncheon honoring Women in History at noon Thursday at the Corpus Christi Town Club, 800 N. Shoreline Blvd. Guest speaker: Cathy Bonner, president of the board of directors for the Women's Museum. Fax reply cards to 887-0441. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday. Tickets: $20. Information: 882-2272 or 880-4040.
   CORPUS CHRISTI SKIERS: Corpus Christi Skiers meets at 7:15 p.m. at Wings & More, 5990 S. Staples St. Officers for 2001-2002 will be elected. Everyone welcome. Information: 850-7119.
   BLOOD DRIVES: Community Blood Bank holds the following blood drives:

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Benavides High School, FM 2295, Benavides

8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mathis High School, Highway 666, Mathis
   Information: 855-4943.

   Wednesday
   CONCERT: Jam Theatricals presents "Chicago," the Broadway musical, at 7:30 p.m. in the Selena Auditorium. Tickets available at Ticketmaster locations. Ticket information: 881-8499.
   RECOGNITION BANQUET: Annual Youth of the Year Recognition Banquet will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Joe Salem Auditorium, 3902 Greenwood Drive. Information: 853-2505.
   SPRING JOB FAIR: Corpus Christi Caller-Times Spring Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bayfront Plaza Banquet Hall, 1900 N. Shoreline Blvd. Business attire is required; bring copies of resume.
   CERAMIC WORKSHOP: Ceramic Workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Galvan House, Heritage Park, 1581 N. Chaparral St. Limited seating. Registration: 883-0639.
   WOMEN'S HISTORY: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Office of Multicultural Programs and the Women's Center for Education and Service will host "Telling Our Grandmother's Stories" from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the University Center, Oso Room 221, A&M-Corpus Christi. Event will feature a reception and reading of stories from noon to 1 p.m. "Telling Our Grandmother's Stories" is an exhibit of non-traditional works celebrating the history of women within our families. Information: 825-5778.
   CLOWN ACT: Joey Kelly, grandson of the late Emmett Kelly, the world's most famous clown, will be appearing in Rockport-Fulton today as an advance public relations clown for Carson and Barnes 5-Ring Circus. The Carson and Barnes 5-Ring Circus will perform at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. April 5 in Rockport. Ticket information: (361) 729-6445.
   BROWN BAG LECTURE: Grace Armantrout Museum will present Ralph Smith at Brown Bag Lecture from noon to 1 p.m. at the museum, in George West. Smith is a farm toy maker and collector of Mathis.
   FILM SERIES: The free screening of "The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter'' (1980) begins at 7:30 p.m. in Corpus Christi Hall, Room 118, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. "Shoah'' will also be presented.
   PRESENTATION: The Latino Education Project presents 911-Education and Awareness Program at 11 a.m. at Palacio Residencial, 1757 Gollihar Road. Information: 980-0361.
   PLUMERIA MEETING: South Texas Plumeria Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens, 8545 S. Staples St. Program: History of the Gardens and the 250-plant plumeria exhibit. Information: 992-1258.

To submit items to What's Up, send details one week prior to the event to calendars@caller.com or mail to the The Caller-Times, P.O. Box 9136, Corpus Christi TX, 78469. Compiled by Cindy Garcia.

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