Explore the Moon
Immerse yourself in a race to return to the Moon 40 years after the historic Apollo landings. See how a competition among privately funded international teams is ushering in a new era of lunar exploration. Learn about the Moon's resources and discover what humanity's future on the Moon might hold. Narrated by Tim Allen, "
Back To The Moon For Good"
presents the Google Lunar XPRIZE, and the personal stories of competition and collaboration it inspires. Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $3-$6.
Story Time for the Little Ones
Saturday story times are back! Head to Arlington's Southeast Branch Library, 900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd., for a special family story times on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Explore the world through story books, engage in songs and rhymes, participate in fun activities, and check out books. A visit to the Arlington Public Library is a perfect way to begin your Saturday. For more information, call 817-459-6395.
Writer O.K. Carter Offers Arlington History Lesson
You are invited to hear former Arlington Star-Telegram publisher and author O.K. Carter discuss his new book, "
Caddos, Cotton and Cowboys: Essays on Arlington,"
during the Friday, Jan. 10 meeting of the Friends of the UTA Library. The event is being held in the UTA Central Library sixth floor parlor at 7:30 p.m. Carter will explore the city's history and development -
from the days when Caddo Indians made their home in Arlington through its periods of historic development. The talk is free but RSVPs are requested at 817-272-1413 or to [email protected].
Use Your Painting Skills to Benefit Mission Arlington
Texas You Can Paint is hosting a fundraiser for Mission Arlington this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is $30 to do a painting, with 50% of the proceeds going to mission Arlington. A generous donor is going to match a donation from Texas You Can Paint. That means Mission Arlington will receive $30 for every person attending Saturday's event. Check out details on http://www.texasucanpaint.com/arlington/
Take a Nature Walk Through River Legacy
With the temperatures starting to rise, take some time to explore the natural trails surrounding the River Legacy Living Science Center on a family-friendly, naturalist-led nature walk. The walk begins at 2 p.m. Space is limited, so RSVP by calling 817-86-6752.
Next week:
See Beautiful Art at AT&T Stadium
Spend a few hours viewing the collection of museum quality contemporary art, which wonderfully enhances the iconic architecture of AT&
T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. The stadium art tour is a creative and educational opportunity for all ages. Explore different areas of the stadium including the Main Concourse and club locations to see these monumental pieces. Choose an audio art tour (Mondays and Wednesday at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm) or a guided art tour (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm) and learn more about the artists and their works.
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