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Children wishing to visit the library during the summer months will be able to take a bus for free to the library. Any child ages 8 and up can ride the City bus to and from the library for free. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult, who may also ride to the library without paying a fare. Fare cards are available for pickup at the library. Children will have the back of their fare card stamped as validation that they have visited the library. The event begins May 28th and ends August 23rd, 2019.

A gracious foundation has given its support to Backdoor Theatre's School! All registrations are only $100! Limited Spots Open! Open to K-12th Graders. Registration closes September 1st.

The latest exhibit in the Galleria at the Forum features the artwork of Lawton, OK artists The Divas. The group comprised of students brought together by well-known Medicine Park, OK watercolorist Tom Biggs. Beginning with a painting class in 2014, the students became close-knit and Tome started calling them his "Divas". Since that beginning these artists have expanded their artistic learning, branching out from watercolor to other media across a range of subject matter.

Annual Membership Benefits: free admission during regular business hours, 4-guest passes for friends, 10% discount in the Nature Gift Shop, Subscriptions to their email, Free or reduced admission to select events, Check out books from their Rotary North Club Library, Free admission and discounts to ANCA Nature Centers and Museums.

The WFFD is now taking applications for their Citizen's Fire Academy. This will be a 7-week academy meeting on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. The dates of the academy are September 10th - October 22nd with Graduation on Saturday, October 26th. This will be a hands-on and classroom firefighter experience. Participants will learn the entire history of the WFFD from its inception to the present time. Citizens will need to fill out an application, which can be emailed, delivered in person, or online. Must pass a background check and be at least 18 years of age.

Prothro Blair Financial provides comprehensive and holistic financial planning to their clients by integrating insurance, investments, retirement income distribution, business succession, and estate planning. Clients state that the real benefit of working with Prothro Blair is that they feel taught - not sold, challenged - yet encouraged, better organized and, therefore, more financially confident in planning for themselves and future generations. Join us for August's Wake Up Wichita Falls as we learn from Prothro Blair!

Come meet our fuzzy family members here at River Bend Nature Center from 4-6 PM next Thursday! Learn about the mammals of Texas and make fun mammal crafts. All ages are welcome and the price is included with general admission. Adults: $6, Children/Seniors/Military/Students(w/ID): $5, Members and Babies 1 and under: Free.

Hotter'N Hell Hundred is one of the oldest and largest cycling events in the nation. Over 13,000 riders from across the globe come to Wichita Falls, TX for 4 days of challenging and inspiring activities. A NEW challenge coming for HHH 2019 is the first-ever Gravel Grinder Event.

Due to the closure of key downtown streets for the HHH BIke Race, the Travel Center will be closing at 2 PM on Friday, Aug. 23rd. The Schedule for the Clarence Meuhlberger Center is as follows: 8/23-Close at 2 PM, all Greyhound buses for the day will be sent to Flying J on Jacksboro Hwy. 8/24- ALL Greyhound routes to Flying J, 8/25- All Greyhound routes to Flying J. All Greyhound routes will resume as normal on Monday, Aug. 26th, at the Clarence Muehlberger Center. All Greyhound passengers must buy or have picked up their tickets before noon on Aug. 23rd.

Downtown Wichita Falls Development and Planet Fitness host the 2nd Annual Hotter'N Ale. The 0.5K is sold out, but you still come downtown and party with us!!! Come hang out after Hotter'N Hell 100, cheer on the Hotter'N Ale 0.5 K "runner" and the Grava del Fuego-Gravel Grind WFTX! Everyone is encouraged to dress in 80's athletic wear. FREE Block party that will be open to all ages the evening. Activities include inflatable (Yes, for adults!) yard game, TAG"S Rock the Party DJ Experience "DJ MF Maniac", and more.

Wichita Falls Streams & Valleys presents its first-ever Grava del Fuego gravel grinder event during Hotter'N hell weekend, starting at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, August 24 in downtown Wichita Falls. There are three distances: 30-mile Intro to Gravel 45 mile Party Loop 100Kish Gravel Grind Registration is available online at www.hh100.org/sign-up on the official HHH registration page. The 30-mile Intro is for first-timers and families, with cyclists under 18 requiring a signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian. The 45 mile and 100Kish events are for cyclists 18 and over.