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Ongoing, October 2009 : Remind your family and friends to get their mammograms! Mother, sister, friend or wife, early detection can save a life. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central Texas Affiliate will have many events through the month to raise awareness of breast cancer and early detection.
For information: 254 753-3037 / komencentraltexas.org
Ongoing, October 2009 : This event is an awareness and fundraising program that businesses, workplaces and schools can participate in by choosing a day (or days) to wear pink and making a $5 donation (or more) to Komen. Be creative and have fun!
For information: 254 753-3037 / komencentraltexas.org
Ongoing, October–December 2009 : From October to December, Yoplait will have special lids to be redeemed for 10 cents a lid, up to $1.5 million. Those collected in the Central Texas area and mailed by December 31 will be credited to the local Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliate. Drop lids off at the office, 2911 Herring, Suite 201 or mail to P.O. Box 8504 Waco, TX 76714.
For information: 254 753-3037 / komencentraltexas.org
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October 9 (Friday) : Tee time! Join the Providence Foundation at the beautiful Twin Rivers Golf Club. Golfers will enjoy food, ice-cold beverages, exciting contests, prizes, raffles and a golfer gift bag. Don’t miss your chance to win $10,000 at both the hole-in-one and putting contests! All proceeds benefit the Providence Healthcare Network.
To reserve sponsorship or team participation: 254 751-4762
Oct 17 (Sat, 1 to 5 p.m., Art Center Waco) : Benefiting the Waco Humane Society, the Wine & Food Festival will feature wine from more than 60 wineries, food tasting from more than 30 restaurants, beer tasting, H-E-B Cooking Connection demonstrations and a live music performance by Mustard Seed and Sloppy Joe. Back again is the popular “Cork Pull” and silent auction.
For tickets and more information: Candice at 754-1454 or purchase tickets and tables online at www.wacohumanesociety.com
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Oct 18 (Sun) : Showcase Waco will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Palladium in downtown Waco. View booths representing every aspect of the arts in Waco, including museums, attractions, performing arts venues, music and theaters. Live music will be across the street in the Waco Hippodrome courtyard.
For information: Contact 750-8610 or visit www.wacocvb.com/showcasewaco.asp.
Oct 29 (Thurs, 12 p.m., Waco Suspension Bridge) : The Family Abuse Center’s “Day of Remembrance” remembers individuals who have lost their lives to domestic violence, celebrates the survivors and brings awareness to the community. Purple balloons released will recognize those lost to domestic violence in 2008. Mayor Virginia DuPuy will declare October Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
For more information: Dinah Husbands at 772-8999 / www.familyabusecenter.org
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