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.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
Martin Luther King Jr. march
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march will begin at 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge on East Highway 80, east of Treadaway Boulevard. Participants will start gathering at 1 p.m.
Others ...
- AARP, 9:30 a.m., Rose Park Senior Citizens Center Room B.
- Cancer Services Network’s Auxiliary meeting, 10:30 a.m., 100 Chestnut St., Suite 100. 325-672-0040.
- Overeaters Anonymous, noon, Abilene Public Library South Branch, Mall of Abilene.
- Schizophrenia Support Group, 1-2 p.m., Mental Health Association of Abilene, 333 Orange St. 325-673-2300.
- Free swim class for people with multiple sclerosis, 5:30 p.m., YMCA, 3250 State St.
- Anorexics Bulimics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Shades of Hope, 402A Mulberry St., Buffalo Gap. 800-588-4673.
- Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society of Abilene, 7 p.m., 7607 Highway 277 South. 325-692-0063.
- Abilene Toastmaster’s Club 1071, 7 p.m., Conference Center, Texas State Technical College, 650 E. Highway 80. 325-692-7325 or abilene.toastmastersclubs.org.
- Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1501 N. Broadway, Ballinger. 817-689-2810 or 325-977-1007.
- Mid-City Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First Christian Church. 325-670-4304.
- Memory Men (4-part a cappella singing), 7 p.m., First Baptist Church University Place, 302 Hickory St. 325-676-SING or www.memorymen.org.
- Those Left To Cope, 7-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Ministry of Counseling and Enrichment, 1502 N. First St.
- Abilene Community Band rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Bynum Band Hall, McMurry University. 325-232-7383.
- South Pioneer Al-Anon Group, 8 p.m., 3157 Russell Ave.
- Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Avoca United Methodist Church. 325-773-2611.
- Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Group. 325-676-1400.
TUESDAY, JAN. 16
Square dance
TYE — The Wagon Wheel Squares will conduct a graduation square dance at 7 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel.
Others ...
- Mission on the Move Soup Kitchen, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Southwest Drive Community United Methodist Church, 3025 Southwest Drive.
- Abilene Southwest Rotary Club, noon, Beehive Restaurant, 442 Cedar St.
- High Noon Al-Anon, noon, Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Road (south end; follow the yellow signs).
- Stroke/Aphasia Recovery Program support group, 1:30-2:30 p.m. West Texas Rehabilitation Center boardroom, 4601 Hartford St. 325-793-3535.
- Dystonia Support Group, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Not Without Us, 3301 N. First St. Suite 117.
- Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), 5:30 p.m., Brook Hollow Christian Church, 2310 S. Willis St. 325-232-7444.
- Legacies Al-Anon Family Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Open Door Building, 3157 Russell Ave. 325-280-7584.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness, 6 p.m., Grace Fellowship, 910 Cypress St.
- Family (of Mental Health Consumers) Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Mental Health Association in Abilene, 333 Orange St. 325-673-2300.
- MHAA Bipolar/Depression Peer Support Group, 6-8 p.m., Ministry of Counseling & Enrichment, 1502 N. First St. 325-673-2300.
- Free certified nurturing parent class (pregnancy to toddler), 6-8 p.m., Mission Church, North Third and Mockingbird streets. 325-672-9398.
- Abilene Star Chorus, 6:15 p.m., Wisteria Place Chapel, 3202 S. Willis St. 325-829-1470.
- Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Exodus Metropolitan Community Church, 1933 S. 27th St.
- Family Support Group for parents with special needs children, 6:30-7:30 p.m., West Texas Rehabilitation Center boardroom, 4601 Hartford St. 325-793-3500.
- Alzheimer’s Association — North Central Texas Chapter, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Chisholm Place, 1450 E. N. 10th St. 325-672-2907.
- Al-Anon Parents Group, 7 p.m., Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler Ave. Use Church Street entrance.
- Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Doug Meinzer Activity Center, Knox City. 940-658-3926.
- Brigadier General John Sayles Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 366, 7 p.m., American Legion Building, 302 E.S. 11th St.
- Abilene Society of Model Railroaders, 7-8:30 p.m., 2043 N. Second St.
- Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander St.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17
Taylor County Livestock Show
The 29th annual Taylor County Livestock Show and Sale will begin with poultry at 11 a.m. in the Big Country Hall at the Taylor County Expo Center. Steers and heifers will follow at 1 p.m. in Griffin Arena.
Others ...
- Overeaters Anonymous, 8 a.m., Baker Heights Church of Christ, 5382 Texas Ave.
- Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater.
- Abilene Cactus Lions Club, 11:45 a.m., Cotton Patch Cafe, 3302 S. Clack St.
- Abilene Wednesday Rotary Club, noon, Abilene Country Club, 4039 S. Treadaway. $12 for lunch. Jo Ann Wilson, 325-677-6815.
- Kiwanis Club of Abilene, noon, Abilene Country Club, 4039 S. Treadaway Blvd.
- Clearly Speaking Toastmaster Club, noon, Hunter Welcome Center, Abilene Christian University.
- Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Western Hills Healthcare Residence, Comanche.
- Alzheimer’s disease support group, 5:15 p.m., Cedar Crest Care Center, 1901 W. Elliott, Breckenridge. Assists those who have a family member with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. 1-800-272-3900 or 254-559-3302.
- Free swim class for people with multiple sclerosis, 5:30 p.m., YMCA, 3250 State St.
- Veterans Peer Support Group, 6 p.m., 765 Orange St. 325-670-4818.
- Mid-week Al-Anon Family Group, 6-7 p.m., Open Door Building, 3157 Russell Ave. 325-698-4995.
- Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1501 N. Broadway, Ballinger. 817-689-2810 or 325-977-1007.
- DivorceCare support group, 7 p.m., Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler Ave. 325-691-4200.
THURSDAY, JAN. 18
Taylor County Livestock Show
The 29th annual Taylor County Livestock Show and Sale will continue with lambs and goats at 8 a.m. in the Horse Barn at the Taylor County Expo Center. Rabbits will follow at 5 p.m. in Big Country Hall.
Class for iPhones and iPads
Tom Miller will present a free class for iPhone and iPad users at 1 p.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane. Sign-in will begin at 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact 325-692-1087 or abilenemacuser2@gmail.com.
Domino game night
A game night featuring the domino game "42" will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St. Snacks will be provided. Admission is free, but space is limited. For reservations, go to www.thegracemuseum.org.
Others ...
- Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Albany High School.
- 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.
- Retired Military Wives Club bunco social meeting, 12:30 p.m., Rose Park Senior Activity Center, 2625 South Seventh St. 325-677-9656 or 325-793-1490.
- Mental Illness Open Support Group, 1-2 p.m., Mental Health Association of Abilene, 333 Orange St. 325-673-2300.
- Abilene 42 Club, 6 p.m., Rose Park Senior Center.
- 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.
- 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.
FRIDAY, JAN. 19
Taylor County Livestock Show
The 29th annual Taylor County Livestock Show and Sale will continue with swine at 8 a.m. in the Horse Barn at the Taylor County Expo Center.
'The Phantom of the Opera'
As part of the Paramount Film Series, the 2004 musical "The Phantom of the Opera" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Film historian Robert Holladay will give a lecture on the film at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students, seniors, military and children. For information, go to paramount-abilene.org.
Others ...
- Blood drive, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Holland Medical High School, 2442 Cedar St.
- Abilene Chinese Corner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Abilene Christian University library. lld09a@acu.edu.
- Mid-City Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First Christian Church. 325-670-4304.
SATURDAY, JAN. 20
Family history fair
A family history fair will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3325 N. 12th St. Participants will able to research their genealogy, and information will be available on the use of FamilySearch.org and other family history websites. Admission is free.
Taylor County Livestock Show
The 29th annual Taylor County Livestock Show and Sale will conclude with a premium sale at 12:30 p.m. in the Horse Barn at the Taylor County Expo Center.
English history
BUFFALO GAP — Fred A. Bailey will present the third part of his four-part lecture series, "Queen Victoria's England (1819-1901)," from 1-4 p.m. at the Taylor County History Center, 133 N. William St. Participants are encouraged to bring a pen and a three-ring binder. Admission is free.
'The Phantom of the Opera'
As part of the Paramount Film Series, the 2004 musical "The Phantom of the Opera" will be shown at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students, seniors, military and children. For information, go to paramount-abilene.org.
Movie at the library
A free showing of "Kubo and the Two Strings," rated PG, will begin at 3 p.m. at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.
Telethon
The West Texas Rehabilitation Center's 48th annual Rehab Telethon & Auction, featuring Carly Pearce and Little Texas, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. Tickets are $12, and are available at westtexasrehab.org under "Upcoming Events." For information, call 325-793-3400.
Burns Supper
The annual Burns Supper and Scottish Night will begin at 7 p.m. at the Natural Food Center, 2534 S. Seventh St. Haggis will be served and JamisonPriest will perform. Tickets are $35. For information, go to abilenepipers.org.
Barn dance
TYE — A barn dance featuring the Harmony Creek Cowboys will begin at 7 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel. For information, call 325-829-1517.
Country western dance
A dance featuring Midnight Blue will be 7-10 p.m. at Eller Hall, 201 Mesquite St. Admission at the door is $10 for adults, $5 for children age 12-17 and free for children under 12.
Others ...
- Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., Shades of Hope, 402A Mulberry St., Buffalo Gap. 800-588-4673.
- Big Country Chapter American Association of Medical Transcriptionists meeting, 10 a.m., Arbec Room, first floor, Texas State Technical College, East Highway 80, Abilene. For medical transcriptionists or anyone interested in becoming one. 325-698-8898.
- Abilene Society of Model Railroaders, 10 a.m. to noon, 2043 N. Second St.