Central Texas College (CTC) will host its third annual 5K run/walk on Saturday, Aug. 13 in conjunction with GeekFest. Dubbed the Super Hero Dash, the race begins at 8:30 p.m. All participants report to the CTC gym (Bldg. 151) by 8 p.m. and are encouraged to dress up as their favorite super hero.
County News
Thousands honor Fort Hood Fallen Soldiers
By Erin Rogers
Fort Hood Public Affairs
FORT HOOD, Texas – Thousands in the sprawling Central Texas post paused for a solemn memorial held for nine fallen warriors June 16 during a service inside the Spirit of Fort Hood Chapel here.
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Belton Senior Center dance June 2
The Belton Senior Center will be having a country and western dance from 6:30 to 9:30 pm on Thursday, June 2, at 842 Mitchell St. in Belton. Music will be provided by the “Old Friends” band. There will be a $5 admission fee, and guests are encouraged to bring snacks or finger food to share. For more information, contact the Belton Senior Center at 254-939-1170.
Movies in the Park kicks off with Minions
(Temple, TX) – The Temple Parks Foundation’s Movies in the Park series will officially kick off at sundown on Saturday, May 28 at Miller Park (1919 N. 1st Street.) featuring the 3-D animated comedy film, Minions, sponsored by McLane Children’s Scott & White in Temple.
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Grand Ole Opry is Coming to Town!
In 1925, Nashville heard the start of a one-hour country music radio show. Broadcast on WSM, the Grand Ole Opry’s original purpose was to promote the station’s parent insurance company through the relatable medium of country music. Over time, the program became enormously popular, evolving into a stage show that soared to the national spotlight and attracted the brightest stars of its genre. Grand Ole Opry, opening June 1, 2016 at the Bell County Museum, is an exhibition that documents the radio show known as the “home of American music” through the work of commercial photographer Gordon Gillingham during the 1950s.
Let your Geek Flag Fly
Early bird GeekFest tickets on sale now
Advance tickets for GeekFest 2016 are now available. GeekFest – a celebration of all things geek – gaming programs and tournaments, anime, costume contests, science fiction, technology and fantasy – will be held August 12-14 on the campus of Central Texas College (CTC) in the Mayborn Science Theater and Anderson Campus Center. Early bird passes are on sale now through June 30. A limited number of VIP passes are available for $40 (save $10) and a three-day pass is $15 (save $5). Tickets are available online at www.starsatnight.org/geekfest. Proceeds benefit the CTC Foundation scholarship program.
Rain Water Harvesting Workshop
Rain Water Harvesting Workshop
UPDATE on Saturday, May 21, 2016, Bell County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M Agrilife will host the first Rainwater Harvesting workshop for Bell county residents.
Ale on the Rails hits breweries in Temple & Taylor
Hop aboard as the Temple Convention & Visitors Bureau team up with Temple’s very own BJ’s Brewhouse and Taylor’s Texas Beer Company to bring you Ale on the Rail, a new craft beer experience on Amtrak’s Texas Eagle.
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TCT looking for Cat in the Hat and other Seuss characters
The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, the Grinch and the Whos in Whoville are some of the Dr. Seuss characters taking the stage this summer at Temple Civic Theatre. And the theatre is looking for people to portray these beloved characters in “Seussical the Musical.”
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Celebrate National Train Day in Temple on May 14
Love trains? Celebrate National Train Day on Saturday, May 14th at the Railroad & Heritage Museum (315 West Avenue B) in downtown Temple.
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