Early voting lasts through May 25…Early voting for the May 29 Texas primary elections started Monday and lasts through May 25. Registered voters can cast their ballots between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at any of the vote centers in the city, including the Lubbock County Elections Office and United Supermarkets. For a full list of places to vote, visit the Lubbock County Elections website or lubbockonline.com
May 17th…The Hispanic Association of Women are having a fundraiser at Casa Ole (4413 S. Loop 289) from 11am to 10pm. 20% of your bill will go towards the organization.
May 18th…Dance, dance, dance $3 Rawlings Community Center. Dance to Norteño, Tejano, and Country music. At 213 40th Street. 6 pm, Ages, 40+,
May 19th….The City of Lubbock has scheduled a Special City Council meeting for this Saturday, May 19, 2012 to canvass the election results and deliver the oath of office to the new City Council-elect. The meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. inside the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1625 13th Street.
May 19….Hodges Summer Open House - All ages are welcome and it is free. Come meet summer instructors, participate in free demonstrations of classes, have a snack, make a craft or play some games! This is a great opportunity to meet the staff and learn what fun is planned for this summer. Hodges Community Center, 4011 University; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
May 20….South Plains Astronomy Club and TTU Museum Eclipse Party - On May 20, 2012, the Moon will pass directly between the sun and earth, eclipsing the sun. The eclipse starts in China, moves north to Japan, and the open ocean below the Aleutian Islands, the south again to the Pacific northwest, and finally ending in Lubbock. The South Plains Astronomy Club and the Texas Tech Museum will provide a public viewing party at the Lubbock Lake Landmark on the afternoon of May 20th starting at 6:30pm. More information on the eclipse and event is available at; http://southplainsastronomy.org. Lubbock Lake Landmark, 2401 Landmark Drive; 6:30 p.m
May 20….Solar Eclipse Viewing at Cap Rock Winery - Join Cap Rock Winery for a SOLAR-darity and observe and toast the "Ring of Fire", annular solar eclipse, the first in almost 18 years! The path of annularity to view the solar eclipse is just 300 km wide across the world - this path crosses Lubbock! Admission is free. Protective viewing glasses available for $2.00. BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket). Wine and snacks available for purchase. For more information, visit www.caprockwinery.com. Cap Rock Winery, 408 East Woodrow Road; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
May 23rd….Enchilada Fundraiser Benefiting Mi Casita Nursing and Rehabilitation. Enchilada Plates for $7.00 a plate May 23, 2012. (Beef Enchilada, Beans, Rice, Cobbler. Place your orders now through May 21, 2012 5:00pm call 806-792-2831. All orders of 4 plates or more we will Deliver locally
