City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Events for the Week of August 19 – 26
McAlister Dog Park Grand Opening Ceremony
Friday, August 19
10:30 AM
Parks and Recreation would like to invite everyone and their dogs to the grand opening ceremony of McAlister Dog Park located at 6007 Marsha Sharp FWY. The ceremony is on August 19 at 10:30 am. The dog park offers 5 acres with three gated areas for dogs to enjoy. There is a small dog area, an agility area, and a large dog area. It has a restroom facility and ample parking. For more information please call 806.775.2687.
Candle Making Workshop
Friday, August 19
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Have you ever wanted to make your own candles? Now’s your chance at LAAC 2001 19th St! Lubbock Parks and Recreation has teamed up with DCLady Candle Creations to make your very own candles. Pre-registration is required, visit playlubbock.com to register. For more information please call 806.767.2710.
Pool Tournament
Friday, August 19
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Hey pool sharks! Put your skills to the test in our pool tournament! Please bring $5 in cash with you to the tournament. Pool tournament is hosted at LAAC 2001 19th St. For more information please call 806.767.2710.
Mae Simmons Senior Breakfast
Friday, August 19
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Start your day off with a good breakfast and fellowship with friends at Mae Simmons Senior Center located at 2004 Oak Ave. For more information please call 806.767.2708.
Coffee Chat
Saturday, August 20
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Grab a cup of coffee or tea to converse with others about gaining citizenship and learning the English language in this informal English as a second language class at Maxey Community Center 4020 30th St. Build relationships and help each other grow with those there. Conversation led by Volunteers from Literacy Lubbock. Coffee and tea provided. For more information please call, 806.767.3796.
LBKids Cooking Class
Saturday, August 20
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Previously known as Kids in the Kitchen, students will learn to make or bake their very own easy and simple snack, this month’s recipe “Walking Tacos” or treat. Cooking class is at Copper Rawlings 213 40th St and pre-registration is required. The cost for the cooking class is $5. For more information please contact 806.767.2704.
Zumba
Monday, August 22 through Thursday, August 25
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Get your feet moving and hearts pumping at Maxey Community Center 4020 30th St! You will move and dance in this aerobic fitness class inspired by Latin American music. Class lead by two Licensed Zumba Instructors. This class is for everyone of all experience levels age 13 and up. Pay a monthly rate of $45, biweekly rate of $30 or do a drop-in class for $5. For more information please call, 806.767.3796.
Senior Family Feud
Tuesday, August 23
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Grab a team and come on down to the Lubbock Adult Activity Center 2001 19th St to play a fun game of Family Feud! Prizes will be awarded to the team who wins! For more information please call 806.767.2710.
Bike Repair
Tuesday, August 23
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Having problems fixing your bike? Come out and participate in our class and learn how to fix your bike problems! Class is held at the Mae Simmons Center 2004 Oak Ave. For more information please call 806.767.2708.
Blues/Jazz Wednesdays
Wednesday, August 24
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Come out and listen to some of your favorite blues and jazz hits every Wednesday at Mae Simmons Senior Center located at 2004 Oak Ave. For more information please call 806.767.2708.
After School Care Program
Monday, August 22 through Friday, August 26
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Children will have an opportunity to do homework, supervised indoor and outdoor recreation, board games, movies and arts and crafts. LISD will provide transportation from Wolfforth and McWhorter Elementary Schools. Free hot meals provided by Kid’s Café! Contact Maggie Trejo Supercenter 806.775.2661 for registration information. Ages 6-12 (2 hours daily) $10/weekly.
Quilting/Sewing Club
Monday, August 22 through Friday, August 26
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Make friends and have fun with others who share an interest in sewing. Enjoying your individual patchwork and quilting projects while getting together with other individuals will help your skills and ideas and solutions to develop! Visit Maggie Trejo Supercenter at 3200 Amherst St or call 806.775.2661 for more information.
Senior Breakfast
Wednesday, August 24
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Join us for breakfast ($2/person), lively conversation and games at Maggie Trejo Supercenter 3200 Amherst St or call 806.775.2661 for more information.
