Posted 11:23 am Friday, October 23, 2009
In The Spotlight, October 23
FRIDAY
Thomas the Tank Engine Ride: The Texas State Railroad, with depots in Palestine and Rusk, presents an excursion on Thomas the Tank Engine. Information: www.texasstaterr.com.
Thomas the Tank Engine Ride: The Texas State Railroad, with depots in Palestine and Rusk, presents an excursion on Thomas the Tank Engine. Information: www.texasstaterr.com.
Horse Jumping: Texas Rose Horse Park, Texas 110 N. near Interstate 20, is the site of the Texas Fall Classic A. Information: www.texasrosehorsepark.com.
Senior Citizens Dance: The weekly dance at 7 p.m. at Tyler Senior Citizens Center, 1915 Garden Valley Road, features a live band. Admission is $5.
Antique Show: The Cain Center, 915 S. Palestine St., Athens, holds its Anqique Show and Fair. Information: 903-677-2000.
Story Time in Lindale: Lindale Library presents weekly story time for children at 10 a.m.
SATURDAY
Thomas the Tank Engine Ride: The Texas State Railroad, with depots in Palestine and Rusk, presents an excursion on Thomas the Tank Engine. Information: www.texasstaterr.com.
Thomas the Tank Engine Ride: The Texas State Railroad, with depots in Palestine and Rusk, presents an excursion on Thomas the Tank Engine. Information: www.texasstaterr.com.
Star Show: Tyler Junior College's Hudnall Planetarium presents "Hubble: Images of the Infinite" at 2 p.m. Information: planetarium.tjc.edu.
Jacksonville Jammers Dulcimer Club: open to all regardless of skill level, meets 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. in the Senior Citizens Building, 302 S. Bolton, Jacksonville. Lessons for beginners available.
Multicultural Festival: Discovery Science Place, 308 N. Broadway Ave., holds its Multicultural Festival. Information: www.discoveryscienceplace.com.
Horse Jumping: Texas Rose Horse Park, Texas 110 N. near Interstate 20, is the site of the Texas Fall Classic A. Information: www.texasrosehorsepark.com.
Movie in the Park: Catch a free showing of the animated film "All Dogs Go To Heaven" at 7 p.m. in the Bergfeld Park amphitheater.
Kayak Outing: Gain experience kayaking with an instructor 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Tyler State Park. The cost is $30. Register by Oct. 16: 903-531-1214.
Saturday Night Opry: Performers take the stage at Gladewater Saturday Night Opry, 108 E. Commerce St., Gladewater, at 8 p.m. Information: www.thegladewateropry.com.
Sweet Potato Festival: Wood County town of Golden celebrates the Sweet Potato Festival with a parade, cooking contests and events. Information: www.goldensweetpotatofestival.org.
Lonestar Speedway: Lonestar Speedway, off Interstate 20 near Kilgore, sponsors the World of Outlaw Spring Cars. Information: www.lonestarspeedway.com.
SUNDAY
Star Show: Tyler Junior College's Hudnall Planetarium presents "Hubble: Images of the Infinite" at 2 p.m. Information: planetarium.tjc.edu.
Star Show: Tyler Junior College's Hudnall Planetarium presents "Hubble: Images of the Infinite" at 2 p.m. Information: planetarium.tjc.edu.
Birdhouse Factory: Angelina Arts Alliance presents the "Birdhouse Factory" featuring former Cirque du Soleil and other circus performers at 7:30 p.m. in Angelina College's Temple Theater in Lufkin. Information: www.angelinaarts.org.
Thomas the Tank Engine Ride: The Texas State Railroad, with depots in Palestine and Rusk, presents an excursion on Thomas the Tank Engine. Information: www.texasstaterr.com.
Horse Jumping: Texas Rose Horse Park, Texas 110 N. near Interstate 20, is the site of the Texas Fall Classic A. Information: www.texasrosehorsepark.com.
TUESDAY
Hay Show: Rusk County Expo Center in Henderson hosts the Rusk County Hay Show. Information: 903-657-2161.
Hay Show: Rusk County Expo Center in Henderson hosts the Rusk County Hay Show. Information: 903-657-2161.
Children's Theater: Perfor-mances of "Garry Krinsky: Toying with Science" are set for 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Stephen F. Austin State University's Turner Audito-rium, Nacogdoches. Information: finearts.sfasu.edu.
WEDNESDAY
Horse Jumping: Texas Rose Horse Park, Texas 110 N. near Interstate 20, hosts the Dallas Harvest AA. Information: www.texasrosehorsepark.com.
Horse Jumping: Texas Rose Horse Park, Texas 110 N. near Interstate 20, hosts the Dallas Harvest AA. Information: www.texasrosehorsepark.com.
Haunted House: Nacogdoches County Expo Center in Nacogdoches hosts Jaycees Haunted House. Information: www.nacexpo.net.
Auto, Truck & Cycle Show: Green Acres Baptist Church South Campus, U.S. Highway 69 South, hosts a free auto, truck and cycle show. Information: 903-839-7232.
THURSDAY
First Monday Trade Days: Canton hosts one of the largest trades days in the nation. Information: www.firstmondaycanton.com.
First Monday Trade Days: Canton hosts one of the largest trades days in the nation. Information: www.firstmondaycanton.com.
Horse Jumping: Texas Rose Horse Park, Texas 110 N. near Interstate 20, hosts the Dallas Harvest AA. Information: www.texasrosehorsepark.com.
Family Fun Festival: The city's free Fall Family Fun Festival is set 4-7 p.m. at Glass Recreation Center, 501 W. 32nd St. Kids can wear costumes and play games.
Haunted House: Nacogdoches County Expo Center in Nacogdoches hosts Jaycees Haunted House. Information: www.nacexpo.net.
Story Time in Bullard: Bullard Community Library, 211 W. Main, Bullard presents story for kids at 10 a.m.
Story Time in Van: Van Community Library, 310 Chestnut Drive, Van, presents story time for preschoolers at 10 a.m.
