Tops in Blue Concert

Tops in Blue will be in concert on Saturday, Aug 8, 2009 from 7-9pm at Memorial Auditorium (1300 7th St) - FREE to the public.

Booster Seats

Well, I still haven't bought a new booster seat....for my 6 year old. She's still in her convertible car seat (Britax Wizard, which is similar to the Britax Boulevard). The weight limit goes from 5-65 lbs and height under 49". Since she's still in that range, I've never switched her. But boy does she want to!

I've been doing research and was told that "any booster seat would do" since it's more of a function of the car's seat belt. But, after researching more, I found that's not true. Here's the report that came out in Oct 2008. http://www.iihs.org/externaldata/srdata/docs/sr4308.pdf.


(this is from http://kgmb9.com/main/content/view/10164/50/ because I didn't want to type it all up)
"the first major test says many of the booster seats made may not be safe enough. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested 41 seats looking for those that make children sit high enough, so that adult-safety belts will effectively protect them. Of them, 13 failed to get the institute's first ever recommendations.

Best Bets
Graco TurboBooster backless with clip
Fisher-Price Safe Voyage backless with clip
Combi Kobuk backless with clip
Fisher-Price Safe Voyage
Britax Parkway
LaRoche Bros. Teddy Bear
Safeguard Go backless with clip
Volvo booster cushion
Recaro Young Style
Britax Monarch
Good Bets
Graco TurboBooster
Safety Angel Ride Ryte
Recaro Young Sport
Combi Kobuk
Safety 1st/Dorel Apex 65
Not Recommended
Safety Angel Ride Ryte backless
Cosco/Dorel (Eddie Bauer) Summit
Graco CarGo Zephyr
Evenflo Big Kid Confidence
Cosco/Dorel Traveler
Compass B505
Compass B510
Evenflo Generations
Dorel/Safety 1st (Eddie Bauer) Prospect
Cosco Highback Booster
Cosco/Dorel Alpha Omega
Evenflo Chase Comfort Touch
Safety 1st/Dorel Intera"

Hope this helps someone else in making a booster seat decision!

Wichita Theatre

Wichita Theatre - http://www.wichitatheatre.com/

"A designated Texas Historic Landmark and non-profit theatre featuring live on-stage entertainment suitable for the entire family...since 1908."

Aug Events

HOTTER’N HELL: Aug. 28-30, centered around the MPEC. 100-mile bicycle ride/race in 100-degree weather.

4th of July Events

EVENT: Sheppard Pre-Independence Day Salute -
FREEDATE: Fri, 3 Jul 09 1400 - 1600
LOCATION: SAFB Parade Field
FEATURING: 'Vocal Trash' band concert

EVENT: 4th in the Falls - Wichita Falls
DATE: Sat, 4 Jul 09
KFDX Kids Fest 3-9pm
FEATURING: food, music, and games
FIREWORKS - 9:15PM Free
LOCATION: MPEC 5th St Wichita Falls

EVENT: EXPLODE-ARAMA in Iowa Park
DATE: Sat, 4 Jul 09
TIME: 5pm gates open til midnight
FEATURING: a lawful location to set off your own fireworks - it is illegal to set off fireworks in local cities;safety and emergency personnel will be on hand
COST: $5 per car load
LOCATION: Lake Iowa Park

EVENT: Kell House Independence Day Parade -
FREEDATE: Sat, 4 Jul 09
TIME: 0930 - Noon
LOCATION: 8th & Ohio St up the hill to the Kell House at 9th & Bluff St Wichita Falls FEATURING: SAFB Special Activity Team Color Guard

JUBILEE FIRECRACKER 5K RUN, WALK: July 4 in Friendship Park, Burkburnett. The children’s fun run starts at 8 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. Go to jubileechristian.cc and click the firecracker icon, or call (940) 923-8069.

EVENT: 4th of July Celebration in Burkburnett
FREEDATE: Sat, 4 Jul 09
TIME: 5-8pm Children's Fun Area
6-10pm Food & Drink Vendors
FEATURING: Free watermelon
Live Concert 6-10pm 'Brothersharp' opens for headliner 'Vocal Trash'
FIREWORKS - 10pm
LOCATION: Friendship Park Amphitheatre on Davey Drive

NO TOLERANCE Policy on shooting personal fireworks in the city limits: City officials will be actively seeking out those who are breaking the law by possessing or discharging fireworks in the city limits.Rather than taking a chance of receiving a hefty fine for violating this ordinance, citizens are encouraged to attend 4th in the Falls Fireworks, Burkburnett Fireworks, or take their own fireworks to Lake Iowa Park.

July Farmers Market

PEACH DAY AT THE FARMERS MARKET: July 11, Eighth and Ohio. Sample peach cobbler made from Charlie peaches. 544-2223 or 631-7111 or www.wichitafallsfarmersmrket.com.

WATERMELON DAY AT THE FARMERS MARKET: July 25, Eighth and Ohio. Sample ice cold watermelon 544-2223 or 631-7111 or www.wichitafallsfarmersmarket.com.

KFDX Kids Fest and YMCA Kids Derby

KFDX KIDS FEST: July 4, MPEC. http://texomashomepage.com/content/kidsfest The 2009 4th of July celebration is sponsored by the City of Wichita Falls and has been renamed "4th in the Falls". It includes KidsFest from 3pm - 9pm at the MPEC exhibit Hall. It's only $1 admission and great fun!

SUPER KIDS DERBY: 6-9 p.m. July 17, Ninth Street hill in front of the Wichita Falls YMCA. Presented by the Wichita Falls YMCA. The Super Kids Soap Box Derby is designed for special needs children and youth. The car is a specially designed two-seater car built to accommodate two children. Each child is accompanied by an escort driver who pilots the car. Limited to 10 children. Category 1 is for children 6-9 and category 2 is for those 10-14. $25 entry fee. Deadline to enter is June 15. brandon(at)ymcawf.org.

Farmers Market

http://www.wichitafallsfarmersmarket.com/

Downtown Wichita Falls Farmers Market...bring cash...it's all local growers (nothing trucked in from south of the border)