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Lubbock Parks and Rec hosting community events
During National Parks and Recreation Month in July and throughout the rest of the summer, the City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department is hosting free community events across several parks and facilities.
Adaptive Play DaySaturday, July 12, 20251:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.The Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department is hosting our second annual Adaptive Play Day at Maxey Park and Community Center. This day of inclusive fun is designed for individuals of all abilities. There will be food trucks, fitness classes, adaptable sports demonstrations, a movie in the park, and local organizations sharing activities and resources.
The generous financial contributions for Adaptive Play Day are provided by Mighty Wash.
Lubbock Fit and Fun FestivalSaturday, July 26, 202510:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Join the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department for the first Lubbock Fit and Fun Festival. This will be a day full of field day-style games and tournaments, sports challenges, and local vendors, all of which are included in this wellness celebration at Rodgers Park. Whether you’re interested in playing, competing, or enjoying an active day, this event is for you and your family.
Movies in the ParkSaturdays, July 12, 19, 26, and Tuesday, August 5, 20256:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.During this outdoor event series, the Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department screens kid-friendly movies at parks around Lubbock, allowing families to use green spaces during the hotter months and enjoy an outdoor movie experience. Everyone is welcome to bring their lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. We hope you come for the pre-movie activities that begin at 6:00 and stay for the movie. This year’s movies will be as follows:
July 12Inside Out 2Maxey Park
July 19The Wild RobotMackenzie Park
July 26Moana 2Aztlan Park
August 5Despicable Me 4Rodgers Park
The generous financial contributions for the Movies in the Park series are provided by Wellpoint and DePelchin Children’s Center.
Family Counseling Services hosting fundraisers
Family Counseling Services, a non-profit community mental health clinic serving Lubbock since 1954, is inviting the community to its first annual fundraiser events, featuring art, mindfulness, and fun while supporting accessible mental health care for all.
Also, running now through July 20, the organization is hosting its first annual Silent Art Auction in partnership with Colorado artist Jill M. Starkey, who graciously donated her work to support Family Counseling Services. Featuring 12 high-quality art pieces with starting bids under $75, this auction offers a unique opportunity to bring calming art into your home while supporting affordable mental health services in Lubbock. View and bid through their website: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-counseling-services-silent-art-auction
Family Event: What Does “Happiness” Look Like?● When: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 2 to 4 p.m.● Where: YWCA Sun N’Fun, 6204 Elgin Ave, Lubbock● Cost: $80 per family of four, $25 individual tickets (kids under 5 attend free) This family-friendly fundraiser includes an 11×14 canvas, all painting supplies, kid-friendly snacks and drinks, and an expert-led painting and mindfulness activity designed for ages 5 and up. Children under 5 will receive an alternative activity to enjoy while older siblings or parents paint.
Adult Event: Mindful Masterpieces● When: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 5 to 7 p.m.● Where: YWCA Sun N’Fun, 6204 Elgin Ave, Lubbock● Cost: $50 per couple, $30 individual ticketsThis adults-only paint-and-sip event includes a 11X14 canvas, all painting supplies, two glasses of wine, snacks, and a guided painting and mindfulness activity in a relaxing environment. Tickets for both events are available now: https://donorbox.org/tickets-mindful-masterpieces-paint-and-sip-fundraiser-for-family-counseling-services
Texas Tech Museum hosting motorcycle exhibit
The Museum of Texas Tech University opened the exhibition, “Yamaha: The Rise of Two-Stroke Street Bikes” on June 10, which will run through Sept. 7. The exhibition features a rare, complete collection of 14 Yamaha two-stroke motorcycles from the 1960s and 70s – an era that revolutionized global motorcycle design and marketability to the youth demographic.
The museum is open 10 a.m-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. The Museum of Texas Tech University, 3301 Fourth St.
The featured collection was assembled over five decades by a local private collector, who was fascinated by the global effort from major manufacturers to produce attractive designs and models for every rider and budget. The collector began with a single Yamaha in 1971. The completed full line of 14 motorcycles includes motor sizes ranging from 50cc to 400cc in 2021.
The exhibition connects engineering innovation with personal passion, showcasing not only the technical excellence of the motorcycles but the lasting impact they had on generations of riders. It also reflects the museum’s commitment to presenting bold, multidisciplinary exhibitions that resonate with both regional and national audiences.
For more information regarding the exhibition, visit the museum’s website. Follow the museum on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.
Show Chorus seeking to grow membership meets Mondays
The Pride of West Texas Show Chorus welcomes all women who can sing to join us on Monday nights at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 3814 130th St. They are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an organization of women who love to perform 4-part, a cappella music in the barbershop style. For more information on performances or visiting a rehearsal, e-mail pwtscsing@gmail.com or call (806) 782-3884.
Lubbock Scrabble group meets regularly
Lubbock Scrabble Club meets most Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and most Sundays at 1:30 p.m. All levels of players are welcome. Call or text Kay Weston (806) 543-8198 for more information.
Covenant Presbyterian hosting morning yoga
The community is invited to join Covenant Presbyterian for morning yoga at 10 a.m. Thursdays at 4600 48th St. in the Spirituality Center (sunroom). Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, this class is designed for all ages and bodies. Bring your mat or towel, and get ready to stretch, relax and rejuvenate with us. Plus, don’t forget to join our text thread for updates and community connections. We can’t wait to see you there! More information available through Covenant Presbyterian church’s website, www.covenantpresbylbk.com.
CASA needs volunteer advocates
CASA of the South Plains is actively needing 40 more volunteer advocates by the end of the year to help change the lives of children in foster care in our community.
CASA currently serves approximately 400 children across six counties, however there is still an additional 400 children in foster care without a Volunteer Advocate.
CASA Volunteer Advocates walk alongside children who are experiencing unimaginable things during their time in foster care. CASA desperately needs committed individuals in our community to give 10-15 hours a month of their time to become a Volunteer Advocate. Over the next two months, CASA of the South Plains will be hosting multiple CASA 101 Informational Sessions. This will provide community members with an opportunity to learn more about the pivotal role CASA Volunteers play in the lives of a children in foster care.
Individuals can register for these CASA 101 Informational Sessions at www.casaofthesouthplains.org or contact Tabitha Rendon, Community Outreach Director, at tabithar@casaofthesouthplains.org.
Alzheimer’s gathering every month at Carillon
The Alzheimer’s Association, West Texas Chapter, will hosts its “A Circle of Friendship” gathering from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Carillon Senior Living, 1717 Norfolk Ave.
For questions about programs & services contact Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator at the Garrison Institute on Aging, at 806-743-6474/basinger@ttuhsc.edu.
Covenant Presbyterian hosting community drumming circle
Covenant Presbyterian Church invites the community to join for their community drumming circle starting at 6 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Covenant Center, 4600 48th St.
All are welcomed to join. No special musical ability or experience is required. Just bring your “child of God” self and a drum if you have one. If you don’t have a drum, we have several five-gallon water jugs available that make excellent drums for you to borrow.
Square Dance Club meetings 1st and 3rd Fridays
Levi & Laces Square Dance Club meets on 1st and 3rd Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Dances take place at the LASRDF Dance Center at 2305 120th St. All levels of Square Dancers are welcome. For more information call or text Fred Watson at 806-789-3756.
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