New Years Eve in the Falls

Events at the MPEC in the evening with fireworks at the end! For info, go to http://www.wichitafalls.org/

Ultrasound in Wichita Falls

If you're wanting to see your baby before he or she is born, there is an ultrasound place in town called Stork Vision.

Military ID Cards

Guess you can make an appointment online if you're in the military to do all your ID Card and DEERS updates - just click here. Hope that saves someone some time!

Carriage Rides to see the Holiday lights

Someone just posted and asked about pricing for the carriage rides, here's the link to the website for all their info: http://www.starbuckcarriage.com/special.html. Looks like its $100-$180 per hour plus tipping is suggested.

White Christmas, The Musical

White Christmas, The Musical
(940) 723-9037

919 Indiana
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

December 9-18

$13.50-$18.50 Adults

$8.00 Children 8 and under

Bring the family and enjoy this Irving Berlin Christmas class live on stage!

Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm

Matinees 2:30pm

City Lights Trolley Tour

City Lights Trolley Tour

(940) 761-7490600 11th Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

December 9

$3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple

Children 5 and under FREE

Hope onboard a vintage trolley and enjoy a visit with Santa! This trip will start off with Hot Chocolate and cookies with Santa in upstairs above the Public Library (The Recreation Center) in Room 202 and will end back at the same location after a spectacular ride through the Fantasy of Lights display and the homes of Country Club Estates. Sign up with friends and family...great for church groups!

6:00pm-10:00pm (last tour leaves at 9:00pm)

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

(940) 691-1723
Memorial Auditorium
1300 7th Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

December 2

Tickets $25.00, $20.00, $15.00

Tickets can be purchased at Cash-A-Check, 3002 Kemp Blvd., starting November 1.

The Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre's annual performance of this Christmas classic.

8:00pm

MSU/Burns Fantasy of Lights

MSU/Burns Fantasy of Lights

3410 Taft
Wichita Falls, TX 76308

December 2 - January 1

Free Admission

This incredible display celebrates its' 37th year on the campus of Midwestern State University. What began more than 70 years ago on the front lawn of Mr. & Mrs. L.T. Burns, now includes 34 brightly lit displays and over 20,000 lights. Each year, thousands of people delight in the wonders of this unique display. Fantasy of Lights brings a spirit of wonder to young and old alike as you walk or drive through. Lights are turned on each evening at dusk until 10:00pm weeknights and 11:00pm weekends.

*Enjoy the Opening Ceremony, December 2 at 6:00pm. MSU Band will perform on the campus in Akin Auditorium at 7:00pm.

Santa House at the Kell House Museum

Santa House 2011

(940) 723-2712

Kell House Museum
900 Bluff
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

November 29 - December 9

$3.00 per person

Visitors will get to share in the magic as ACTors Creating Together present the Christmas-themed play "The Magical Rocking Horse Part III". Santa will be on hand to read his favorite story "The Night Before Christmas"! Mrs. Claus invites guests into her kitchen to help make a Christmas treat and the elves will take visitors to the Carriage House where they will make an ornament to take home and hang on their tree!

Weekdays 9:00am-12:30pm

Fridays 6:00pm-8:00pm

Saturdays 10:00am-3:00pm

Sundays 1:00pm-3:00pm

Tours begin every 15 minutes and reservations are highly recommended by calling the Kell House 

ElectriCritters at Riverbend Nature Center

ElectriCritters

(940) 767-0843

River Bend Nature Center
2200 3rd Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301

November 18 - December 23

$4.00 per person, children 2 & under FREE

10th Annual lighted trail exhibit with over 150 lighted silhouettes of woodland creatures, beautiful butterfiles, friendly bugs and reptiles! Enjoy live entertainment, s'mores by the campfire, hot cocoa and cider plus visits from Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph!

Fridays & Saturdays 6:30pm-8:30pm

Wichita Falls City Lights DisplayAnnual Christmas Festival and Parade

Tonight (Nov. 19) is Wichita Falls City Lights DisplayAnnual Christmas Festival and Parade, presented by Downtown Wichita Falls Development organization and the City of Wichita Falls. Festival features various specialty vendors including food and gifts, children's activities, and Santa Land on the corner of 8th and Scott. Parade features many lighted entrants: floats, cars, motorcycles, High School and Junior High School bands, and local civic organizations. Join us for the Holiday kick-off in Downtown Wichita Falls. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season as the downtown skyline sparkles up with thousands of twinkling lights and holiday floats fill the streets! Festival vendors and horse-drawn carriage rides. Event kicks off at 4:00pm with the parade at dusk. Downtown Farmers Market 8th and Ohio. 


For more information, call (940) 322-4525 or visit www.downtownproud.com

Hangar Holiday 2011

Hangar Holiday 2011 at the MPEC 19 & 20 Nov:

The Sheppard Officers’ Spouses Club annual vendor festival features 225 vendors and photos with Santa at the MPEC (1000 5th St).

FREE entry and open to the public, this event provides scholarships and assistance to Air Force and local charities. www.hangarholiday.org

Please bring a non-perishable food item in support of the Airmen & Family Readiness Food Pantry and area Food Bank.

Sat, 19 Nov 9am – 6pm
Sun, 20 Nov Noon – 5pm

City Lights Holiday Parade

Wichita Falls City Lights Holiday Festival and Parade 19 Nov 7pm:

Street festival from 4 – 8pm in downtown shops with parade at 7pm; route winds down 8th & Broad St to Ohio, west on to 9th St and back up to 8th & Broad St

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale

Wichita Falls
Fall Sale
November 11 - 13, 2011

Wichita Falls get ready for the JBF Fall Sale, on Friday, November 11th (9am-7pm) and Saturday, November 12th (9am-5pm), and Sunday, November 13th (1:00pm - 5:00pm) at 3909 Kell Boulevard (beside Waggoner Carpet).

http://wichitafalls.jbfsale.com

After School Care

• Warriors Way
• First Christian Church
• Building Blocks Learning Center
• YMCA
• Camp Fire
• Floral Heights UMC

* Disclaimer:  I haven't tried any of these programs myself, but just have heard of them.  If you know of any others, let me know and I'll put a link on here.

PowerPak 4 Kids

A weekend child-feeding program maintained by the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank.  This "backpack" program is designed to send child-friendly food home to hungry children over the weekends that have little or no food at home.  Many of these children are on free school lunch program.  If you feel that this would be beneficial for your child, please let the teacher or counselor know.

Children of Incarcerated Parents

Activities to help children process and cope with the loss of a parent or caregiver due to incarceration.  Support group for caregivers of these children with parenting tips on managing the children through their losses.  Held by WFISD School Counselors at Brook Village School.  2222 Brook Ave, Thurs at 5:30 Oct 6-Nov 10

Building Bridges

Building Bridges offers emotional support to grieving children and teens and their families who have experiences loss through the death of someone significant int heir lives.  Building Bridges is held each Spring and Fall K-12 grades.

Building Bridges is a FREE community service.  To register or for more information call Margie Smith  940-691-0982.  Held at University United Methodist Church 3405 Taft Blvd.  Tuesdays at 6:30pm Sept 27-Nov 8

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Parent's Again cordially invites you to attend a support group at Trinity United Methodist Church 5800 Southwest Parkway Thursdays at 6:30 Call for info: 867-1127

If you are a grandparent raising your grandchildren, we are here to lend a hand.  Things are different now than they were when our children were growing up.  Come and share your concerns, needs, and expectations.  Child care provided.

Coyote Ranch Resort Kite Festival

Saturday, Sept 10, 2011 10am-5pm is the Coyote Ranch Resort Kite Festival

Exhibitions by World-Class Competitive Kite Flyers!

Free:
* Kites for the first 150 kids 12 years and under
* Hot Dogs
* Sodas
* Cotton Candy
* Popcorn
* Sno-Cones
(*while supplies last)

Courtesy of the Red River Optimist Club; IP Optimist Club, WF Optimist Club, Sunrise Optimist Club, United on Jacksboro, and McGruff the Crime Dog

14145 US Hwy 287 N., WF, TX  76310 (Exit Stephens Ranch Rd)

TX/OK Fair

Sept 13-17, 2011

The grounds of MPEC, 1000 5th Street, come alive with the sights and sounds of the annual Texas Oklahoma Fair!  Midway, Vendor Booths, Fair Food, Live Entertainment and more!  Tuesday-Friday 6:00pm-11:00pm and Saturday 1:00pm-11:00pm.  Don't 'Ya Dare Miss It!  For more information, visit www.joetomwhite.com or call (940) 692-3766.

Sheppard Air Show

Sheppard Air Show & Open House on Oct 1 & 2, 2011 - Free fun for the whole family!  http://www.sheppardairshow.com

Texas Ranch Roundup - Aug 19 & 20

Next Weekend is the Texas Ranch Roundup at the MPEC.  Kid-friendly event.  Tickets are between $5-$18 per person.  Schedule of events is here.

HHH

Aug 25-28, 2011 is this years Hotter 'n Hell Bike Race -- for more info, go to http://www.hh100.org/.  This is their 30th year.  The 100 mile bike race will be on Saturday and start at 7am.  Come out and cheer for all the riders!  Route distances are:  10K - 25 mile - 50 mile - 100K - 100 mil.  You can still register if you're interested in riding!

Back to School

Tax Free Weekend is...Aug 19-21 - click on the link to see what's tax free that weekend!

Also, Sikes Senter is offering a $15 gift card if you spend $100 on Aug 19-20

Minature Golf

There is an indoor minature (putt-putt) golf place at Sikes Senter Mall now (next to JCPenney's)!  Another fun, cool activity you can do with your kids!  Lunar Mini Golf - 940-689-0033

School Schedule and Supplies List for WFISD

Here's a link for the school calendar for WFISD for 2011-2012

And the school supplies list.

2011 Stroll n Roll

Saturday, September 10 - 2011 Stroll n Roll - all local museums are free, plus trolley/bus transportation to the downtown museums free to the public.

City of Wichita Falls Website

Choose Wichita Falls Website 

Harry Potter Night at Kemp

Friday, July 8th at 5:30pm   FREE  family event - Harry Potter Night at Kemp

Busy Kids = Happy Mom

Looking for ways to keep your kids busy this summer?  Want to make sure they don't lose what they learned in school last year?  A great new blog is up and running with info for all of that - check it out!  http://busykidshappymom.blogspot.com/

Michael's Summer Crafts

Passport to Fun

4th in the Falls

*****NOTICE - the fireworks has been moved again due to dry conditions!  It will now be Dec 31, 2011.  For more information, click here.


******  4th in the Falls Postponed Due to Dry Conditions 
Due to extremely dry weather in the City of Wichita Falls the “4th in the Falls” celebration has been postponed. The event, in it’s entirety, has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 3rd beginning at 6pm.  http://www.wichitafalls.org/  ****
4th of July Fireworks will be on the MPEC grounds (Wichita Falls and Sheppard AFB take turns doing the fireworks every year).  Events kick off at 6:00pm on the MPEC Grounds and inside the Exhibit Hall.  The only link I've found so far is here:  http://www.choosewichitafalls.com/city-wide-calendar/events/2011-07-04/fourth-falls.  

Vacation Bible School

At Lamar Baptist Church

Next week: June 13-17, 6 to 8:30 pm

4 year olds till 6th grade. 

BIG APPLE ADVENTURE (Romans 10:17)

Fun, Fun, Fun!!! Register at the front of the church!! 

Call church office 723-4371 for more info!!!


Vacation Bible School at Victory Baptist Church
1400 Midwestern Parkway
Wichita Falls, Texas

Date: Thursday, June 16th 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Friday, June 17th 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday, June 18th 10:00am to 3:00pm (lunch will be provided)

Theme: The Bible Splash
Dive Into the Word of God

Ages: 5-11 (Kindergarten thru 6th grade)

WFPL Summer Reading

Wichita Falls Public Library Summer Reading Program is May 31 - July 30.  They have tons of activities going on at the library during this time, check out their calendar on their page.

Wichita Falls City-Wide Events

Check out their webpage for a calendar of events - http://www.choosewichitafalls.com/city-wide-calendar

Riverbend Nature Center Summer Camps

Riverbend Nature Center Summer Camps

Children's Camp at Chaparral

Children's Camp at Chaparral

Whispers of Hope Horseback Riding Camp

Whispers of Hope Horseback Riding Camp

Vernon Kids Kollege

Vernon College has a kids program in the summers - one in Wichita Falls and one in Vernon.

WFMA Summer Art Camps

Wichita Falls Museum of Art Summer Camps

YMCA Summer Camps

YMCA Day Camp

YMCA Sports Camps

YMCA Summer Membership

YMCA Swim Lessons

Kemp Center for the Arts Camps

Kemp Center for the Arts Camps
Camp Creativity
Awesome Glass Camp
Drama Camp
Kids Art Camp
Clay Days
Art Dolls

Summer Movies for Kids

BOTH movie theaters in Wichita Falls will be having Summer Kids Movies!  


Sikes at the Mall (Carmike Cinema) will be on Thursdays at 10am for $1.  Their Kiddie Trays is $4 including popcorn, drink, and fruit snack.


Cinemark has their Summer Movie Clubhouse on Tuesday or Wed at 10am for $1 per show (or you can buy 10 shows for $5).  They have a movie snack pack that you can buy as well.

KidsFest 2011

Kids Fest 2011 - Saturday, May 7th at MPEC 9:00am-4:00pm  Admission $1 per person.  The first 1,000 kids receive a FREE t-shirt

Air Show in Fort Worth

Air Power Expo, NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, TX

16-17 April

The US Navy Blue Angels, A-10 Demo Team, F-16 Viper Demo Team and many other air acts will be featured on April 16 & 17 in Ft Worth.

The base will open its doors to welcome the general public at 0900.

The Air Power Expo will kick off both Saturday and Sunday morning at 1100 with aerial performances and flight demonstrations.

More info at http://airpowerexpo.com/.

2011 MSU Summer Camps

MSU Summer Camps for 2011 -- Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Football, and Basketball

http://msumustangs.com/sports/2011/4/6/MBB_0406111456.aspx?

YMCA - Healthy Kids Day

YMCA - Healthy Kids Day

Saturday, April 16th  

Bill Bartley Branch Family YMCA 
10am-1pm
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!

Schedule of Events:        

10:00 am       Gymnastics 

10:30 am       Family Zumba

11:30 am       FREE Healthy Finger Foods and Snacks! 

PLUS:   Face Painting, Basketball, Football Toss, Kid’s Obstacle Course, XRKade Fitness Room 

The first 100 kids will get a FREE T-shirt! 
Sign up for YMCA Summer Camps and pay NO Registration Fee!  
Sign up for YMCA Membership and pay NO Joining Fee!

For more information about this event, call 761-1000.

Home Alone Class

Home Alone Class


Parents, this is a must for kids who may be spending some time "home alone" this summer.  Designed for agges 6 - 13 with parents, but everyone is welcome.  Youths and parents will learn personal safety tips, proper use of 911, latch key kids, how to say "NO", how to answer doors and telephones when home alone, and much, much more!  Information for use at home and on the street.  
  
Ages:           6 - 13, but everyone welcome
Fee:             FREE!!

When:          Tuesdays, May 17th
Time:           6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where:        W.F. Recreation Center, 600 11th Street, upstairs room 203
Presenters:  W.F. Police & Fire Departments

Summer Outdoor Concert Series

Summer Outdoor Concert Series - All Ages - Free Admission - Public Welcome Performances occur every Tuesday during June, from 7:30 - 9:00 pm.  All concerts take place in South Weeks Park, located at Southwest Parkway and Taft (old Funland site).  Bring your lawn chair or blanket, sit back, and enjoy an evening of great music and socializing.  Click on link for calendar.

Babysitting Class

Babysitting Class for ages 12 & up


Ages:     12 & up
Fee:       $5.00 per person (must preregister in Recreation
              Office, room 209 upstairs above the Library,
              600 11th Street)
When:         Tuesday, June 7th
Time:          10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Lunch provided)
Where:        W. F. Recreation Center, 600 11th Street,
                   upstairs room 203
Instructors:  Nursing Staff - Wichita City/County
                   Health Department

Princess Camp

Princess Camp

Ages:    5 - 8 (Girls) 

Fee:      $40.00 per child  (registration starts May 2nd)
             Register before June 1st and get a $5 discount. 
        
This is an exciting four day camp for girls.  Participants will dress up, sing, and dance to theme music, have "tea parties" and do a craft everyday.  This is the perfect program for your own "Little Princess."  Smacks will be provided.

When:         Monday - Thursday, June 6 - 9
Time:          9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Where:        W.F. Recreation Center, 600 11th Street,
                   upstairs in room 212

MSU Girls Soccer Camp 2011

2011 MSU Girls' Soccer Camp

Ages 5-8 Half Day Camp 9-11:30am $90

Ages 8-13 Full Day Camp 9am-3pm $145

May 30th-June 3rd Girls

June 13th-17th Girls Only

Enroll by May 15th and Save $15

Call 940-867-5000

*Bring soccer ball, cleats, shinguards, water, money, and sunscreen.

Enrollment form can be found here:  http://msumustangs.com/custompages/Camps/2010-11/2011_MSU_Womens_Soccer.pdf

"Kids in the Kitchen" One Mile Fun Run and Activity Day

April 30 the Junior League of Wichita Falls will presents its "Kids in the Kitchen" One Mile Fun Run and Activity Day.  Free registration for the run will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Lucy Park Log Cabin; the run begins at 9. All participants will receive a medal. There is no admission charge for the day's events.

Participants may register at www.jlwf.org or by calling the Junior League office at 940-692-9797 for more information.

Garage Sale - Baby & Kid Stuff!

Come check out HUNDREDS of clothing items, shoes, toys and accessories.

Most baby/kids items are BRAND NEW WITH TAGS and are at least 70-90% off retail prices. Stock up for spring and summer with your favorite brand names: Old Navy, GAP, Gymboree, The Children’s Place, Jumping Beans, Ralph Lauren, Carter’s, OshKosh, Vans, Arizona, Cherokee, Okie Dokie, American Living, Skechers, Urban Pipeline and much, much, more.

Here is just a sampling of what is available for BOYS AND GIRLS - NEWBORN through AGE 14: Shirts (tees, tanks, polos, flannels, sweaters, etc.), pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, bathing suits, water shoes, pajamas, sleepers, shoes (sneakers, sandals, play shoes and dress shoes), holiday dresses for girls, holiday outfits for boys, coats and jackets, backpacks, toys, skateboards and many others.

Other items for sale are: adult clothing and shoes, house wares, leaf blower, re-chargeable dust buster , computer monitor, etc. There is something for everyone!

WHEN: Friday, April 8th and Saturday, April 9th from 8AM-5PM

WHERE: 2411 Bryan Glen Street in Wichita Falls

(From Southwest Parkway, head North on Taft. Make first left onto Barbados and first right onto Bryan Glen. Sale will be at the first house on your left with the swing set in side yard.)

CONTACT: kids-closet@live.com – e-mail Kim with any questions

Please pass this information along to all your friends and family interested in great deals on kids stuff!

JBF Consignment Sale

Just Between Friends (JBF) Consignment Sale for the Spring/Summer 2011 will be April 14-17.  It will be at held at 3709 Gregory St. Suite 105 (South of Lowes and Behind the NEW Courtyard by Marriott off Lawrence Rd). Please visit their site to find out how to sign-up, how to volunteer, things you can consign, etc.  

Babygarten at the Library

The Wichita Falls Public Library is starting a new Babygarten program!  Babygarten is just for parents and babies age 0-18 months.  They'll meet once a week for an hour to sing nursery rhymes, read a book together, and parents will make a craft.  They will meet Thursdays at 10am starting April 7 through May 12. 

Dr. Seuss at the Library

Saturday, March 26 from 10am-1pm at the Wichita Falls Public Library Rooms 202-205.  Door prizes, Celebrity Readers, Games & Activities, "Seussical" Refreshments

Photographers

• Kelly Kate Photography
• J. Bailey Photography
• Rachel Photography
• es photography
• Janice Photography 
• Photo Emotion Photography
• Beverly Long Photography
• Leslie P Photography
• Remnant Photography

Wichita Falls Ranch and Farm Expo

TODAY!  March 9 (9am-5pm) and tomorrow, March 10 (9am-4pm) - The Wichita Falls Ranch and Farm Expo at JS Bridwell Ag Center.  There will be horse training demonstrations, 3x World Champion Bareback Rider Will Lowe signing autographs, Cattle handling demonstrations, and it's all FREE!

North Texas Kids Got Talent

“North Texas Kids Got Talent” hosted by First Step


February 11th, 2011  Kids do you like to sing? Do you like to dance? Would you like to show off your talent? Come be apart of our 1st annual talent show fundraiser. April 23, 2011 at Rider High School will be the time and place. Application fee is $50.00 for a solo act and $100.00 for a group act of no more than 4. Application and entry fee deadline is due no later than March 15th. Applications may be picked up at your local school office or at 624 Indiana 76301. Call (940)723-7799 for more info. PRIZES will be given out to each age category!  Application can be found at the link above.

YMCA Shamrock 5k Run

YMCA Shamrock 5k Run
5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk
Saturday, March 12th, 2011, 4pm
8th & Ohio (Downtown Wichita Falls)

Entry Fees:

Adults (Pre-registered by Mar. 9th) $20
(Late Registration) $25
Kids 12 and under $12

**Online registration available at http://www.runreg.com/**

Registration & Entry Fee by mail or in person at the YMCA

Packet Pick Up: Friday, Mar. 11th, from 12-7pm at the Bill Bartley Branch Family YMCA.
This event will be held regardless of the weather. NO REFUNDS.
All pre-registered entrants will receive a really cool T-shirt!
* All participants may take their race number to the Downtown YMCA for a free shower after the event.*

St Patrick's Day Downtown Street Festival

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Downtown on Saturday, March 12, 2011.  (600th Block of 8th Street)! Live Bands, Great Food, Children's activities, fun for the whole Family!

Gates open at 5:00pm!   Ends at 11pm.

Purchase tickets at: United Market Street, Downtown Wichita Falls Development Office, Iron Horse Pub, SAFB ITT Ticket Office or Turtle Creek Trading.


$9 advance with Military or Student ID * $10 advance general public * $15 at the gate * 12 and under get in Free (must be accompanied by adult)

Call 940-322-4525 for more info

Dr. Seuss Storytime at Target

On February 26 from 9-11 am, bring the kids to your local Target store to enjoy giveaways, coupons and hear Dr. Seuss favorites.  http://reading.target.com/read-across-america?ref=sr_shorturl_readacrossamerica

Tops in Blue

The Air Force show "Tops in Blue" will be performing at Memorial Auditorium on March 15, 2011 from 7-10 pm.  The show is FREE, but seating is first come, first serve!

Riverbend Spring Break Camp

River Bend Nature Center has a Spring Break camp for kids Kindergarten through 6th grade.  March 14-18th from 8:30-12.  $50 for non-members, $40 for members.  Call 940.767.0843 if you have questions.

Bike Swap

There is a 'bike swap' where people can buy, sell & trade anything bicycle related in the Hotter'N Hell Hundred building at 104 Scott Street this Saturday (tomorrow)from 9AM to 3PM. Several (10+) locals are setting up their used products at tables for sale or trade and Texoma Cycling Center is getting 2 tables full of highly discounted products. 

Parents Night Out

The YMCA offers a Parents Night Out for ages 6 mos - 12 yrs.  $12 per child, $6 each additional child.  Dinner included!  The dates for PNO are below:

Saturday, January 15th, 6-10 pm
Saturday, February 19th, 6-10 pm
Saturday, March 19th, 6-10 pm
*Children MUST be registered by the Wednesday prior to the event!
Bill Bartley Branch Family YMCA, 761-1000

Childbirth Classes

United Regional offers classes on Childbirth, Infant CPR, breastfeeding, and becoming a sibling.   


Childbirth classes are also offered at the YMCA by Martha Testerman, Certified Childbirth Educator and Doula. She has developed an abbreviated four week childbirth class. These classes are appropriate for those intending or expecting natural, medicated, induced, and / or caesarean births. Classes will be offered quarterly.

Days: Sat, 3-5:30pm

Fees: $25 M/$40 NM

Breastfeeding Groups

Breast of Friends Wichita Falls  This is a support group for women who are breastfeeding. They encourage all moms, including those who are expecting, to come along and be part of a friendly community to share advice and tips on motherhood.  The link is for their facebook page for any activities.

Wichita Falls La Leche League is for all breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding. Babies are always welcome at the meetings.
 They meet:
2nd Monday of each month at 6:00pm
2nd Friday of each month at 10:00am
 Meeting Location:
#2 Belgrave Ct Wichita Falls, TX 76309

Dallas Zoo at RNC

Mark your Calendars - May 11 and May 12, 2011, Riverbend Nature Center will be hosting the Dallas Zoo.  There will be two shows each day.  11am and 12:30pm $4 for children and adults (babies under 1 are free).  To reserve a spot, call 940-767-0843. 

Addisions Ice Cream

Addisions Ice Cream has birthday parties!  Here's the information from their site:
$8.99 each for 10 kids min.  Includes create your own sundae, 8" round ice cream cake, and use of the facility for 1.5 hrs.  They are located at 1501 Midwestern Pkwy.  Phone is 940-720-0557.

MARCH MOVIE MADNESS!

MARCH MOVIE MADNESS! March 14th-18th (WFISD Spring Break) Begins at 2:00 pm each day.  For Kids Ages 5 & up!  Wichita Falls Public Library - WF Recreation Center - 600 11th Street (room 205)
All children MUST be accompained by an adult through entire duration of movie.

Come join the fun! For movie titles/program and more information please call the Recreation office at (940) 761-7490.

All Movies will be PG or G rated.

FREE popcorn and drinks!!

Easter Egg Hunt

EASTER EGG HUNT  Saturday, April 16th, 3pm at Lucy Park Ages: 3 years to 2nd Grade  FREE !
No Registration required!  Early arival recommended to meet the Easter Bunny and avoid traffic congestion. Thousands of individually wrapped candy eggs and numerous prize eggs to be hunted!

KID FISHING RODEO

KID FISHING RODEO March 5th from 10-12 for ages 16 & under.  Free!

Participants will fish mainly for trout. Prizes will be given for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd largest and smallest trout and 1st & 2nd largest and smallest of other species in three age categories: 2 - 7, 8 - 11 and 12 - 16. Participants should bring their own fishing poles and bait. A limited number of poles will be available to borrow from Parks & Wildlife at the event, first come, first serve. The lake will be stocked with Rainbow Trout shortly before the event.  Plum Lake 1702 Sheppard Access Road by the Softball Complex is the place to be.

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has a FREE Fishing Tackle Loaner Program. To borrow everything you need to go fishing at Plum Lake, go by the District Fisheries office at 409 Chester Ave. or call (940) 766-2383.

Soccer Sign-ups

Greater Wichita Falls Soccer Association (GWFSA) sign-ups for New & Transferring Players is on the following dates at the GWFSA Complex:

Jan 15, 2011 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Jan 16, 2011 from 1-4pm
Jan 29, 2011 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

New players must bring birth certificate. Fee is $45 check or money order. Players must be 4 yrs old on Dec 31, 2010 to register.  Those that played last season and want to play on the same team need to contact you coach from last season.

Youth season starts March 5, 2011.
 
Information can be found on their website: http://www.gwfsa.org/
 
Registration form:  http://www.gwfsa.org/forms/GWFSA_Recreational_Membership_Form.pdf

Free Wildcats Hockey

This Friday (January 7, 2011), the Wildcats are having a free hockey game. Information is on their website: http://www.wfmpec.com/eventDetail.php?id=669. Thanks Katherine for the info!

Omniplex - Oklahoma City, OK

We visited the Omniplex in Oklahoma City, OK (about 2 hours from Wichita Falls), this winter break and it was INCREDIBLE!  Our children had so much fun there!  There are a lot of things for all ages of kids to enjoy.  And they offer a military discount.  Discounts can also be found in Oklahoma City guides.  Definitely a fun day trip!