Things to do in and around Abilene

THURSDAY, JAN. 11
ArtWalk
ArtWalk, a program of Center for Contemporary Arts, will take place from 5-8 p.m. Thursday in downtown Abilene. The theme will be "Beauty & the Beast," with costumes encouraged. A lollipop rose "make 'n' take" projected will be available at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St., and Donna Kacmar will speak about her book, "Big Little House," at 7 p.m. at The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress. St.
Others ...

• Abilene Garden Club, 10 a.m., 300 Westwood St.
• Chronic Pain and Depression Group, 11 a.m. to noon, Mental Health Association of Abilene, 333 Orange St., 325-673-2300.
• Abilene Founder Lions Club, 11:30 a.m., Al’s Mesquite Grill, 4801 Buffalo Gap Road.
• Kiwanis Club of Greater Abilene, noon, Beehive Restaurant, 442 Cedar St. 325-695-0092.
• Mental Illness Open Support Group, 1-2 p.m., Mental Health Association of Abilene, 333 Orange St. 325-673-2300.
• Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Abilene City Hall, 555 Walnut St.
• Abilene 42 Club, 6 p.m., Rose Park Senior Center.
• PEP (People Enjoying People) Club, 6 p.m., Wylie Baptist Church, 6097 Buffalo Gap Road 325-692-4909.
• Brownwood Art Association Photo Group, 6 p.m., Brownwood Art Center, 215 Fisk St., Brownwood.
• Teen Recovery Group, 6-7 p.m., Mission Abilene, 3001 N. Third St.
• Free certified nurturing parent class (all ages), 6-8 p.m., Mission Church, North Third and Mockingbird streets. 325-672-9398.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6:30 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4933 S. Seventh St. Weigh-in begins at 5:30 p.m. 325-665-5052.
• Free swim class for people with multiple sclerosis, 6:30 p.m., YMCA, 3250 State St.
• Gambler’s Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Unity Spiritual Living Center, 2842 Barrow St. 325-338-2575.
• West Texas Genealogical Society, 6:30 p.m., Rose Park Senior Citizen Center.
• Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County, 7 p.m., Myrtle Wilks Community Center, Cisco.
• South Pioneer Al-Anon Group, 8 p.m., 3157 Russell Ave.
• Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander St.
• Hendrick Hospice Care sponsors a “Gone But Not Lost” support group the second Thursday of each month for any bereaved parent who has lost a child of any age. Information: 325-677-8516 or 1-800-622-8516.

FRIDAY, JAN. 12
Genealogy lock-in
A genealogy lock-in will be 6-8 p.m. at the South Branch of Abilene Public Library, in the Mall of Abilene. Members of the West Texas Genealogy Association will provide assistance. Admission is free.
'Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.'
A production of "Legally Blonde The Musical Jr." will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets range from $10 to $20. For tickets, or for information, go to paramount-abilene.org.
Others ...

• Blood drive, 1-4 p.m., Abilene Bone & Joint CLinic, 1633 Cottonwood St.
• Abilene Chinese Corner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Abilene Christian University library. lld09a@acu.edu.
• Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary, 6 p.m., 2555 Grape St. 325-793-9699 or 325-480-6175.
• Mid-City Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First Christian Church. 325-670-4304.

SATURDAY, JAN. 13
Chautauqua
BUFFALO GAP — The Chautauqua Learning Series will continue with a presentation by Mark Young, "Telling of Tall Tales," at 11 a.m. at the Taylor County History Center, 133 N. William St. Admission is free.
Movies at the library
A free showing of "The NeverEnding Story," rated PG, will begin at 11 a.m. at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, in the Mall of Abilene. A free showing of "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time," rated PG-13, will follow at 2 p.m.
Pastel demonstration
BROWNWOOD — Artist Kit Timmins will present a free pastel demonstration from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Brownwood Art Center, 215 Fisk St.
'Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.'
A production of "Legally Blonde The Musical Jr." will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets range from $10 to $20. For tickets, or for information, go to paramount-abilene.org.
Others ...

• Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., Shades of Hope, 402A Mulberry St., Buffalo Gap. 800-588-4673.
• Abilene Society of Model Railroaders, 10 a.m. to noon, 2043 N. Second St.
• Celiac Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Abilene Regional Medical Center, Classroom 2. 325-721-5645.
• Abilene Creative Arts Club, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Studiio 13, 909 N. 13th St. 325-660-6834.
• Aglow International, 6 p.m., The Crossover, S. First and Poplar streets. 325-829-8826.

SUNDAY, JAN. 14
'Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.'
A production of "Legally Blonde The Musical Jr." will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets range from $10 to $20. For tickets, or for information, go to paramount-abilene.org.
Movie at the library
A free showing of "Gods of Egypt," rated PG-13, will begin at 3 p.m. at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, in the Mall of Abilene.